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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
circuit Court PROCEEDINGS.

The Circuit Court was engaged from Satur
day until Wednesday in the case of John Il.
Grouse against Mary S. and Sylvester Crabbs,
administrators of William Grouse. The
amount sued for was $3.50, and the case was
warmly contested by counsel. The jury rem
dered verdict for the defendants. Henning
for the plaintiff; j. NJ. Reifsnider and Bond
& Parke for defendants.
Court adjourned Wednesday evening until
yesterday morning, the I'D being legal hol-
iday.
The other cases disposed of since our last
report we're
Howard L. Myers and Chas. T. Repp, exc
cutors, VS.. John W. Myers; action of assuinp-
sit; tried before Court; Judgment for plaintiffs
for S133S.7S Bond & Parkc for plaintiffs;
Reifsnider & Grimes and Thomas for defen-
dant.
Same vs. Frank j Devilbiss and Jesse Bale;
assumpsit; tried before Court; Judgment for
S409.80 against Devilbiss. non pros. against
Bale.
Same VS.. George Weller; assumpsit; tried
before Court; judgment for plaintiffs for
Sl00.2O.
Silas NJ. Spencer VS.. Edward E. Roop; as
sumpsit; Judgment for plaintiff for Sl52.22.
Fink for plaintiff; Reilsnider & Grimes for
defendant.
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Alesia Items.

Sleighing was fine the first of this week and
nearly every one that had team was out
enjoying themselves.
Next week we win have plenty of fittings.
J. Wilhelm and family, ]. List and family and
J. Landes and family win move to Baltimore.
Their places will be soon filed by other
families.
Mr.. H. Hoffacker, j. Fl. Hare and j..
Grogg are in partnership, attending sales with
candy, oysters, &c.
Farmers are very busy hauling wheat 10
Mr.. ]. Ii. Blocher, our grain dealer, who is
paying cash prices for it.
Mr.. Henry Moore and wifi. of Baltimore,
visited her brother, Ii. Kramer and family ON
Wednesday.
Mr.. s. j. Hofacker, OF Alesiil. has been
appointed Justice of the Peace for this place
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
Business Locals.

The ladies of the NJ E. Church, New
Windsor, will hold an Oyster Supper ON the
evenings of March 9th and 10th.
HoRsEs FOR SALE.-Four Good Workers
and Drivers. Henry Sireaker, Berrett, Md.
Get a good Auctioneer, if you want to have
a good sale. p. A. Gorsuch, of Westminster,
fills the bill. Try him.
ENTERTAINMENT AT FRIzELLBuRo.-Th
public school at Frizellburg win hold grand
entertainment in the Hall on Saturday even
lug, February oath. The program VIII con
sist of dialogues, recitations, tableaux, vocal
and instrumental music, etc. The public is
cordially invited. Admission 10 cents; re-
served seats Is cents. If the weather be too
Indictment il will be postponed until the fol-
lowing Saturday evening
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
Local Legislation.

On Monday night DR.. Norris was granted
leave to introduce a bill to amend the charter
of Union Bridge.
Mr. Walsh was granted leave to introduce
a bill to amend the laws relative to the collec
ton of taxes.
On Tuesday the Senate passed the House
bill authorizing the County Commissioners of
Carroll to erect signposts at crossroads. In
the House the bill to incorporate the Birney
Trust Company was passed.
In the Senate, Wednesday night, the
House bill to amend the charter of the g. W.
Albaugh Land Company was read a third
time and passed.
Senator Beasman introduced bill to regu-
late the practice of medicine and surgery and
to create board of medical examiners.
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UniontOwn Items.

Morris Routson, of Baltimore, son of Mrs
Missouri Routson, is visiting his mother
We wish 10 express oar sympathy for our
friend, Mr.. j. Hamilton Singer, who, en-
countering some ice on Saturday on his way
down street, had II hard fall. His storm col
lar and fur cap prevented a crushed skull
While he is suffering some soreness, yet no
bones were broken.
Mrs. William Segaloose and family attended
the funeral of her sister. Mrs. Jennie Stem
Dudderar, wife of Mr. Westwood Dudderar.
which took place on Thursday. Mrs Dad
derar had been frequent visitor to our town.
Mrs. David Bloom has been WISHING friends
in Warfcldsburg. as the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. Emily flushing, and returned home on
Monday.
Mrs. Margaret Mill II, who has her home
with Miss Margaret Shriner, spent the past
week in Baltimore
Mrs. Adeline Lewis, colored, who buried
her husband few weeks ago. had sale on
Saturday and moved TO her son-in laws,
Aliaph Gibson, near linwood
Fourth Quarterly Conference will meet in
the Methodist Protestant Church on Saturday
at o'clock. Important business will require
the attention of the members
Mrs. Flora, wife of Mr.. William Starr, son
of the late Milton Starr, formerly OF this vicin-
ity, whose death occurred at PikesviIle. Md.
left four children and husband. Her burial
took place last Wednesday in Baltimore.
Mr.. L. G. Gilbert is still confined to the
house on account of his late sickness Among
the number of sick are Mrs. g. Wright Har-.
baugh, Mrs. S. b. Graft, Mrs E. Hartsook
and Mr.. Davis Myers.
7. d. Quaintance, State Deputy Modern
Woodmen of America, is in town organizing
a local camp. He is meeting with much snc.
cess, and on Tuesday night next he will hold
public meeting in the |. O. NJ Hall for The
purpose of completing the work, All inter
esied are invited to be present This organi-
cation is n fraternal insurance order, and very
strong in the West.
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sociable Near wakefield.

very enjoyable plrty was given on Thursday
evening, February 18TH ut the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Denton warehime, near Wakefield Playing
games and music-making were INDUCED in until ii
O'Clock, when refreshments were served in album
dance. Those present were:
Denton warchime and wife, Misses Carrie Brown.
Katie Lefiert Florence Hull, Lille Warehime, Bet
tie Kane Fannie Helwig, Amy Young, Mary BABY
Ion, Emma Brown, Grace Formwalt, Daisy Form
walt: Messrs Howard Hull, George Smith, Harry
Hartman, Weaver Wagner. Charles Wagon, Milton
Brown, Theodore Brown, John Brown, Wilson
WARREN John Rickle. Noah Babylon, Homer Ware
hflne Bud Little Jess Robertson, Grove Warehime.
John Ledert Charles Copenhayef, Walter Babylon,
Arthur Bixler. Harry Kane Joshua Hesson. chas
Young and Row Babylon.
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Cover Items.

Owing TO the recent snow storm, the roads
running in a northerly or nearly northern di-
rection, were drilted to an impossible condi-
ton. They remained in this manner for sew
eral days but are again open and ready for
traffic.
The students of Winfield Academy are busily
engaged in preparing program for their sec
ond recital, to be given on the evening of
March 18th. An interesting part of the pro-
be duel and fight to the finish, with lynch
ing scene in full view of the audience.
Mrs. Mary Lowman is sick at this writing.
DIR. Thomas Sappngton IS attending her.
Mr.. George W. Grimes, Sr., who has been
sick for the past few weeks, does not APP
pear any better at this writing.
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Weather Record for the week.

February F-mercury IS at a. m. and 81
at p. m.; snow until late hour at night.
February lS-mercury 3 at a. m. and Is at
2 p. M; clear and bustery. February 49,
mercury 10 at Z. a. m. and q at 2 p. M;
generally clear and blnsiery. February 90
mercury 10 al a. M. and 80 at 2 p. M. clear
until noon, hazy afterwards. February 81
mercury q az a. IN. and SO at >. M,
high wind all night. February 12-mereury
40 at q. m. and As at p. M; raiuy and
cloudy until p. M; partly cloudy and
showery until 8 p. m, followed by partly
clear and blustery weather. February %.
mercury rs at a. Ia. and 40 at 2 D. M; gen
orally cloudy aud blustery. : -
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Frlzsllburg Items.

The Young Peoples Society here will have
a visit on Sunday evening next from the
Christian Endeavor Society of Baust Church.
student Of the Western Maryland College
is also expected 10 be present. Services to
be held in the chapel.
Don't forget the grand entertainment to be
given by the public school at this place il the
Hall this Saturday evening, February oath.
Charles Foreman, of Baltimore, is home on
a visit.
James II. Myers and wife and son Frank,
Frederick Yingling and family, Edward N.Y.
ers and family, and Emma Myers. all Of near
Pleasant Valley, spent last Sunday at Robert
Harhaueh's
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24

A stable and forty horses were burned in Cleye-
land, Ohio. Monday. Alongside of the stable wasa
tenement house, and the inmates were turned out
in the cold without clothing. Fortunately it did
not burn. though the house was saturated with
water. Loss $4,000.
Snow fell in the mountains near Santiago, Cub.
on Monday last for the first time in 30 years. lhe
Juragua Mining company's rnilroad system ran an
excursion train in the afternoon to a point where
Mount San Piedra could be plainly seen. and hun
dreds of cubans then S1.s snow for the first time.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
WANT COLUMN.

Bright young lady to assist in examining
Shirts at onr Sewing Rooms. on John street,
Westminster. Apply to B. B. Ball, Manager.
Wanted in Baltimore good German girl
for general housework. good home and
good wages will be given TO the right party.
Apply or address Geo. D.. Volker, 2229 Penn
sylvania avenue, Baltimore, Nd.
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The War In South Africa.

After an unbroken series of successes, in
Guiding three considerable battles, the Beers
are now being hard pressed by the British.
Kimberly has been relieved and Ladysmith,
too, most likely by this time, while General
Kronje is almost surrounded by the British.
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Eldersburp Items.

Snow began falling at an early hour on
Friday morning of last week and continued
until late Saturday night, when high wind
prevailed, causing the snow to drift to such
an extent as to completely blockade some oil
the roads. The cold for few days was in
tense, and only the brave ventured to enjoy
the delights of sleighng.
On the 10th instant q surprise party visited
the hospitable home of Miss Prough, where
they received most cordial welcome. Games
of highly interestingcharacter were INDUCED
in until twelve o'clock when an invitation to
repair to the diningroom was extended.
There pleasing spectacle met the eye and all
did Justice to the good things prepared.
Adieus were then sung and said, and all
agreed as to the pleasantness Of the accession.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. p. c.
Prough, Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. Selby, the Misses
Ethel and Cora Selby, Emma Deckebaugh,
Elsie Bennett, Bessie Warner, NJ. Barnes and
l.. Ridgely; Messrs Harry and Roy Warner,
Harris and Herbert Reed, Wilbur Ridgely,
Thomas Bennett, Wilson Welsh, Geo. Grimes
NJ. Shipley, Walter Ruby and Albert Little,
of Washington, ID. G.
Rev. C. w. Baldwin, D. D., Presiding Ell
der of the West Baltimore district of the NJ
Il. Conference, will preach at Wesley Capel,
near Freedom, on Sunday. the 25th instant.
Dr. Baldwin at one time served this charge
in the capacity of preacher in charge. and
his friends will doubtless enjoy the privilege
of hearing him.
Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Dorsey are rejoic-
ing in the birth of little daughter.
Mrs. Henry is visiting her daughter. Mrs.
B. Dorsey, at this place.
Miss DENIES, of Baltimore, is visiting Miss
Norris.
Mr.. G. H. Bevard spent few days in
Annapolis last week.
Mr. Harris Reed has returned from visit
to friends in Baltimore.
Gov. Smiths appointments for this district
give general satisfaction.
The horses belonging to Mr.. John H. Ruby
are all afflicted with epizootic.
Health of the community is excellent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-02-24
nIiterate Voters in Carroll.

Much interest has been manifested in regard to
illiteracy of voters in the State and Senators and
others interested have had compiled from the regis
tration books of each county the statistics re-
corded in them. Following are those from this
county by districts:
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Harvey Items.

On February 18th very delightful basket
social was held at Piney Creek school-house
by the teacher and scholars Quite number
of young folks from our village were present,
and spent very pleasant time.
Mr.. hardwood Angel, who has been work
ing in the State of Illinois for period of two
years, but who has been home on vacation
for two months, left on Tuesday 10 resume
work. He was accompanied by Gland w.
Harner, Thomas Lennon and others, who
are going TO try TO live in western State.
Misses Douglass and Phoebe Newcomer re-
turned home last Saturday after having spent
a very delightful time.
Mr.. ID. j. Hesson, our popular merchant,
who three years ago abandoned business TO
accept position as one the Democratic men,
bers of the blouse of Delegates has been
located at the old stand since January list,
is again doing a very thriving and hourishing
business. Since Jacob has returned we
can all sing sold Folks at Home.''
The A. o. K. of NJ. C. Order is making
wonderful progress and strength this winter.
The present membership is S. The citizens
of this country are beginning TO realize the
good of the Order, as there were recently
about fifteen young men enlisted in the SER
vice of the Order. All praise to the heroic
men, who in their failures and successes,
mustered their band of noble young men into
the A. o. X. of NJ. C. Order.
AT this writing, Mr.. William Lynn, az
aged citizen OF this place, is suffering from
paralyiic stroke
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he Democratic Advocate,

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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that I, Gus d,
Thiessen of Lewiston, Nez Perez county,
Idaho, on or about the first day of Feb
ruary, 1900, did take up stray animal at
the old Fountain station Of said county
and state, about twenty miles from Lew
iston. Said animal is described as fol-
lows, to-wit. One black horse, unbroke,
weight about $50 lbs, branded Up on
right sti fle any one claiming said ami
NAL can have the same by producing the
proper proof, and paying the costs thereon.
Gus -. THIESsEN.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior Land Once al Lewis
ton idaho. Feb, u, 1850.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Ot his Intention 70 Make hnai
proof ia support OF his claim, ani that said proof
will he nj abe before Register and receiver at Lewis
ton, Idaho on April :, 1860. viz. Thomas t King, for
The n Y nsA sec. Is, tp. % n, range ;, w b. NJ.
He names the following witnesses TO prove his CON
nuous residence upon and cultivation OF said land
viz. William n, King solomon fuhe, William Ban
lett. Henry BrammeT. all of Beenan, Idaho,
g. WEST REGISTER
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up. at my place Rock creek. this day,
Dec 2s 1879 one bay horse weight about Us lbs.
age or 10 years he has a snag sore IN his breast
also has halter marks on his is BRANDED ~
right stffe.
He came To my place in August.
Owner can have him hy paving for his feed and
trouble FRANK L. SIMMONS,
kippsn r. % Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07

Nottce is hereby given. that !, Oliver Johnson. Of
Nsz peTce county l1aha on about the FIRST day ct
January 1850 iii take up two stray horses at ny
place about nine miles east Of Lewiston sltj ami
mails iese ribei as follows. iuSit Two bay horses,
one solid bay and the io'hsf with hinj legs ~hhe,
ami white stripe in fnfpheai. no hand visible they
are ahou, e yht years old and weigh about ilOn lbs
each Any one claiming SAID animals can have The
same BY proiuCIng evidence AMI paying me tusls'
4S-lm oLlNHh JofNSi'N-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
ESIRAY NOTICE.

State OF lisho. County of Nez Perce. So
Notice is hereby given, that !, VIM, II, Gage, Nv
ing three miles south OF Genesee, did the second
day OF March, 1900 take up at my residence the TOD
lowing described eStray animal. iowii. One black
geling weight about 1850 pounds, bloch brand IN
right shoulder, age about nine years, Owner pf said
animal can have the same by furnishing sufficient
proof and paving costs of advertising and Keeping
46-lm WA. H. GAGE.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
heretofore existing as II lIemning x
Co., comprised of II. IIemming and l..
Stannus, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent l.. Stannus will attend to the
unfinished business of the firm.
Signed ii. HEMMiNG,
l., SrANNus
Dated Lewiston, Idaho, March 7, 1900.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
FSTRAY NOTICE.

taken up one soueI mare. weigh, about 1000 lbs.
animal by establishing ownership ana paying char
ges. ~
Taken up by y L, MiLLER,
Six miles south Of Fletcher.
March ,, 1900. "a In
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
ESrR NOTICE.

Strayei on to the premises Of the uniersignei IN
OF about the IA OF December, 1872, one BACK horse
with narrow white stripe in (! &c, front foot cut On
wire weight about ilel pounds, brand on lett
shoulder G.
II ownsr does not come and claim tie same ana
nav excuses Sali horse Will he sud- According to
~ i,u's Il IIahu {. A. CLARK
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken up at the Harris ranch. about the ls OF
November, four small mares, two BALI face Bays.
brand on right hip; one gray, brand / on lett hip
small ron gray no brand. blind Of one eye one
bay and one gray mare Shot.
PAU HARRIS,
42-lm KippeR, IDAHO
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07

Russell, IDAHO. Jan. I, 1870.
Taken Up at nv residence four miles south OF
Russell Idaho, one gray about nine years Old,
branded thus Is P) on right stne. On: gray horse
four years OLD branded thus. 90 y on left suite One
brown mare six years oii, banded thus o. on left
Stlne l.. u. l3ftiEEiN.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
Real Estate and Mines

ouse @ ana anas tor sale located in the vineand
of
Choice g located in the Pierce Musseh Ciy Dixie;
and Florence mining districts to bondor ~''' DNN'
Investments capitalists
and Acknowledgements ''S anu ho'' e'seS mace
Nh''Ne'
Correspondence solicited Address
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
Houses Tor Sale.

Large modern house. Lot IooxAoo on
Main street; also large house, and lot
about IooxI25, near town. Inquire of
James r. Babb, Lewiston National Bank
building
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
Bronze Grass Seed for Sale

have pounds of Bronze grass seed
for sale. II is fresh, clean seed. will
deliver this seed in Lewiston at 22c per
pound. NJ. A. MEANS.
Genesee, Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-07
NOTICE

For sale or trade for COW. one latest
improved Singer sewing machine, ad
dress or call on
S, J. RoBERrs.
Concord, Wash
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-19
L MORNING ASTORlAN wEuNE>pAl SEPTEMBER ~, l9O
FRIGHTENED TO DEATH.
Chicago Woman Was Terrified BY a
Revolver in the Hands Of Her
Husband.

CHICAGO. Sept. lS--Mrs. Florence
EWchler died here last evening because
her husband, Ernest ID. Buehler. fright
ened her
He threatened to kill her. She was
SO terrified that she fell unconscious in
the street where they were walking
az the time.
Afterwards Buehler was locked up IN
the police station whore he became de-
spondent and attempted suicide by
puncturing the artery in his wrist with
q pin. The police found him lying ON
the floor exhausted from the loss OF
blood and took him to the county Jail
hospital He again attempted his life
In the same manner and died
Several months ago Mr.. and Mrs.
Buehler luarreled. She filed a bin for
"a divorce but, repenting, withdrew the
suit and they continued TO live together.
Two weeks ago when they again quar-
relied Buehler threatened TO XIII her.
Mrs. Buehler escaped nom the house
and started down town To see her law
yer She was again attacked on the
street by her husband. who brandished
a revolver and made threats 10 take her
life.
Mrs, Buehler then fell unconscious.
She was taken to the county hospital
where she remained until her death.
For time IL seemed as II she might
recover, although it was evident that
the fright had been severe shock. A
few days ago she was told ~ her huS-
bands suicide and from that time her
condition became worse.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-09-19

Northern; Vice President Hannaford, OF
the Northern Pacific: President Burt,
OF the Union Pacific; President FELTON,,
of the Chicago &Alton; President Mar
vim Hughltt,of the Chlcago & North
western, President f. p. Ripley. Of the
Atchlson; President Roswell p, Miller,
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul;
Vice President II. E. Huntington. OF
the southern Pacific, and President
Henry c. Rouse, OF the Missouri, Kan
sas & Texas.
Many important subjects are TO be
considered at the conference. An at
tempt will be made to straighten out
the unsatisfactory traffic conditions
which still exist in the western terri
tory.
The meeting win also devote its at
tention 10 the practical failure Of the
plans which were set on foot. at the
June conference, TO regulate rates.
These plans wsre-first the formation
of district or territorial committees at
important centres like Kansas City,
Omaha. st. Louis, st. Paul and Minne-
apOliS and. second. the organization OF
a new transcOntinental passenger as
sociation.
The opposition Of the Atchison road
was one OF the principal causes which
went TO block the carrying into effect
9f these plans.