The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-06-16
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Lightning. IL II cSpSCthiiN lite ItstitiS At
this time.
The Westminster De, osit and Trust Com
pany have declared a semi-annual dividend of
three per cent.
T. Walter Bush, assistant postmaster at
Hampstead, has been appointed to a position
in the Baltimore postoffiee.
The firm of Long & Barth, of this city, has
been dissolved hy mutual consent. Mr.. J.
Frank Long will continue the business.
Mr.. d. Joshua Hunter has filed bill in
equity in the Circuit Court for Carroll county
for a divorce from his wife, Lula May Hunter.
The following high scores were made at
Albaugh's bowling alley this week-Ecken-
rode 232, Coonan 2l4, Stiiely 245, Thomson
22I aud Franklin BOG.
Mr. John McIlyaiu died in LiltIestown, Pa,
on Monday night last, in his 9lst year He
always lived in that town, and was for many
years a Justice of the Peace.
Thomas p Collins, of Sykesville, has been
granted U. 5. pension Of s. per month.
Lewis H. Loals, Manchester, has had his
pension increased to IS per month.
Mr. Ezra l.. Roger, of Washington. ID. c.,
son of MIR. John Rayer, near this city, was
married on the 9th instant, in Washington, to
Miss Francis Kelchner, Of Rockville, Nd.
An examination Of public school teachers
was held on Thursday and Friday Of this week
at the High School Building, Is city. Eighty
teachers aud others part cipated in the exam
nation.
Owing to the great increase Ia business, on
july Isl Westminster postnfce will pass from
the third To the second class. aud the salary
Of the postmaster increased irom $500 To
1900 per year.
Dr. Louise H. Holmes. OF Baltimore, has
been appointed an assistant physician for the
female group at Springfield State Hospital for
the Insane al Sykesville b. The managers.
There are PIP patients ia the Hospital.
Mr. Samuel H. Shipley, who had been
clerk IN the Westminster l'ostotiies for over
twenty years, retired yesterday, aud was sue
eeeded by Milton A. Bachman. who has been
mail messenger for several years
Door-to- Virtue Lodge. No. 10, A. r. A.
NJ, conferred The degree Of Master Mason on
Thursday evening, after which refreshments
we're served and social evening enjoyed.
The Lodge then closed for the summer.
Col VIM A. Mckellip, aS aSsignc, of mort
gHeee, on SATURDAY, hast sold a hnifs.. ind ~
IA NaF6eidsbarg. belonging is Florence 4.
Kraft and husband. Go Mr. Nathan l. Cor
such. trustee II Centenary w. Z. Church Tor
$3.50.
Mr. George T. Noel. carpenter of this city.
is haildi5sg n bara 47x70 feet III tect to the
square, On the farm of Mr.. Howard. near
Owings' Mill, Baltimore county. He also has
contract To bpid u house. barn ai,i wagon
shed for Mr. +. |. Fleagle, 10 the same neigh
bnrh0od
Messrs. b. +. Shnver & Co. packers. this
city, Union Mills aud Littlesiown, Pa, re-
eeived from DIR. j. Rinelart. Of FriEcllburg
day this week. one days picking. q
bushels Of peas Ii sas the heaviest tao.
horse laad received at the factory this season.
The Dr's. crop unusually fine this season.
A dispatch from Carlisle, Pa. June ~,
says REV. \. T.. Yeiser, n Lutheran mis-
nionary. who has resided here for The past
wear, working for the Board at Foreign Mis-
sions has accepted "A call TO- the Lutheran
Church ~ Troy, n. T." Mr. Yeiser is son
Of Nh. emanuel Yeiser. Of Deep Ran, this
county. aud his many friends viii be greatly
pleased to hear OF his promotion.
The remains of Mr.. Frederick Il. Huber,
formerly of Gettysburg, Pa, were inferred in
ST. Johns cemetery, this city, on Tuesday
last. Mr.. Huber was nephew Of Mrs. En-
genia Hayden. and was wellknown here. He
died at the residence Of his mother in Atlantic
City, n. j., on SATURDAY. last, after lingering
illness, aud was abont % years old.
During the thunder gust on Monday might.
lightning struck the grape arbor in the yard
of Mr.. Isaac Cohen, on Bishop street, Just as
he came ont Of the house to close gate. Mr..
Cohen was knocked down and remained un-
conscious for some time. Medical aid was
summoned aud he was soon relieved. Another
member of his family was slightly sh oeked
About 2 80 p. m. on the sth instant a thunder
gust passed over this city, preceded by
severe wind storm which whirled the dust in
every direction, very much to the disgust Of
honzaEaaparg The ra1n rnuf1uual until fa rtv
o'clock, and vegetation was much freshened.
In some parts Of Pennsylvania there
severe hail and wind, barns and small houses
blown down. trees stripped Of fruit and foliage,
and grain destroyed.
Mr. John Cross, son of Rev. 7. J. Cross,
of Libertytown, Frederick county, recently
graduated from the law department of the
University of Maryland. in a class Of SO. and
won two prizes of 500 each. His average
was the best, for which he was awarded first
prize of 500. and he received 500 also for
best thesis. Mr. Cross is a nephew Of DR..
George +. Baughman and Mr.. Charles II.
Baughman, of Westminster.
Mrs Elizabeth Menchey, widow Of Jacob
Menchey, died at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Mandilla Weniz, in Hanover, Pa,
on Saturday night last, aged 81 years,
months and IA DAYS. For "a number of years
after their marriage they resided in this eoun-
~. She leaves five sons and three daughters
William and Valentine. of this county; John,
Of Ohio; Jacob, of Glen Rock, and Hanson,
Of Columbia, Pa; Mrs. Anna Bankert, Of
Jacksonville, Ind; Mrs. Ellen Garrett, Of
this county. and Mrs. Mandilla Wentz, of
Hanover, Pa.
Annie Elizabeth, wife of Lewis Formwalt.
near Wakefield, died on June 9th, aged II
years, 10 months and 8 DAYS. She was
e h. I.ta Nvars
Uniontown. Besides her husband she leaves
"A son, William, and daughter, Mrs. Daniel
Young and ten grandchildren; also three
brothers-Joel, Philip B. and Davis Myers.
aud two sisters-Mary, widow of the late John
CARRIER. Of Unionown, aud Eliza. widow of
John D. Fouiz, Of Uniontown. Her funeral
was held at Baust Church last Sunday. and
was largely attended, Rev. g. W. Baughman
officiating.
Mr.. Charles " Wantz, of this city, was re-
elected secretary of the Maryland State Fire
mems Association at their annual meeting ia
Baltimore this week. The Baltimore Ameri
can SAYS "Mueh satisfaction was expressed
at the success of Mr. Wantz. as he has been
the secretary of the association during the last
wear, aud has been most energetic aud faith
full in performing the duties Of his Office and
in looking out for the interests of the asSocia
zion" Among the Vice Presidents chosen
were George S. Motter, Manchester; o. W.
Hess, Union Bridge; H. C. Keefer, Wesimin
ster, and Robert S. Mckinney, Taneytown.
The class of 1896, Western Maryland Col
lege, held reunion ut the college on Monday
night. The class enjoyed banquet ON the
occasion, and one of the pleasing incidents of
the evening was the presentation of a loving
cup to the first born to a member of the class,
Edwin Henry Livingston, aged nearly two
years. son of Rev. w. 0. and L. Grace Liv
ingston The cup Is silver, gold lined, and
the presentation was made by f. o. Grimes,
Jr., of the Westminster bar, in behalf of the
class, and Rev. Mr.. Livingston responded.
Mr.. Livingston married Miss Il. Grace
Weaver, daughter of Mr.. J. Edwin Weaver,
of this city. He is now stationed at ljams
vile. Frederick county,