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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Harvey Items.

Mr. Henry V. Shryock, who resides along
Rock Creek, on last Saturday sold his personal
property, realizing fair prices for all. He will
move TO Waynesboro, Pa, TO engage in
business.
The voice of the ''auctioneer" can be heard
almost in any direction, and for his labors, in
this field he is receiving very large prices.
Mr. Homer Hill has purchased the Shoe
maker property, and will conduct a meat mar
ket in the future.
Several of our young men have volunteered
to deliver orations at the commencement ex-
ercises to be held at Milton Academy, fancy
town, in June. We would say TO those young
men, make thorough preparation, so that your
orations will leave an impress upon the citi-
zens of Carroll county, and convince them
that there are few orators approximate to
Mason and Dixon's line.
For sometime our columns contained num-
erous articles for and against the Free Rural
Delivery System, and we were compelled to
close the discussion Send all complaints to
Capt. L. Ii. Hathaway, Westminster, Md,
who has entire control of that Department for
this county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Surprise Parties at Mt. Pleasant.

An enjoyable surprise party was given at the res
idence of Mrs. Mary Ludwig OH the evening of Feb
ruary 25 Conversation and games were enjoyed
until 10 O'Clock, when refreshments were served.
Those present were irwin Warehme and wife, W.
NJ warehime and wife, W. NJ. Masenhimer and
wife, J. W. King and wife, Mrs Sarah Hesson;
Misses Ella Hesson. Nase warehime. Katie Stonesi-
fer, Hester warehime. Anna Warehime. Sue Ware
hime, Edna NJ. Hesson, Reany Masenhimer, Ada
James, Messrs. j. W. Frock, Clinton Warehime
Frank Stewart George Bankert and W. 8. Grouse
On the evening of March ID. there was a surprise
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Warehime.
All had pleasant evening. Refreshments were
served in abundance. Those present were Irwin
warehime and wife, w. NJ. warehime and wife. W
NJ Masenhimer and wife; Misses Katie Stonesifer
Nase warehime, Ada James. Hester warehime, Eils
Hessou, Anna Masenhimer SADIE warehime. Reany
Masenhimer, Agnes Masenhimer; Messrs. j. W
Frock Frank Stewart, John HUFF Denton Ware
hime, John stouesifer and W. s. Grouse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10

J. Robert Hughes, Freedom, Md. !,
writes: -"I have used your "Potato Com
pound for the past four years and shall
use it again this season. 1t suits our soil. l
find it far superior to any other fertilizer
for potatoes. p"
james w. Thomas, Howard county,
states:-sI consider your "Potato Com
pound the best potato fertilizer on the
market
James E. Linton, Carroll County,
writes:-'I have used potato Com
pound for the past six years, during
which time have recommended it to a
number of my neighbors. 1t has always
given perfect satisfaction.
Francis J. Albaugh, Gist, Nd, sends
us the following:-I can recommend youl
"Ammoniated Bone for oats and corn.
consider it first class fertilizer in every
way"
William H. Amoss, Howard county,
rites:-YouI 'tAmmoniated Bone is al
you claim for it. | am much pleased
with results from it. !"
Elias S. Gather, Sykesville, Md. j,
writes:-I have used your "Ammoniated
Bone for several years and consider it an
excellent fertilizer for Spring crops.
have had good results from it on potatoes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Local Legislation.

In the Senate, on Monday night, the House
bill TO authorize the Town Commissioners OF
Taneytown to provide for the improvement OF
the town was passed; also to authorize the
Board of School Commissioners of Carroll to
refund to Mary A. Hoff money paid for an
unused liquor license; also providing for an
additional justice of the peace in the Eighth
district of Carroll county.
The Senate bill to amend the charter of
Union Bridge was favorably reported, and on
Tuesday it was ordered to be engrossed for
final passage.
The bills requiring the payment TO Hamp-
stead portion of the road tax, and author
izing the transfer of liquor licenses were or
dered engrossed for final passage.
On Tuesday, DIR. Norris presented q petit
ton from citizens of Carroll and Frederick
counties asking for an appropriation for farm
ers' institutes.
Mr.. Walsh obtained leave to introduce bills
to amend the road laws and to prohibit the
sale of calves less than three weeks old.
In the Senate House bills were favorably
reported-to define the corporate limits OF
Taneytown, and to amend the charter of Mt
Airy.
In the House favorable report was made
on the bill amending the charter of the West
minister Water Company.
DIR. Norris obtained leave 10 introduce
bills authorizing Carroll County Commission
ers to adjust the accounts of VIM. w. Smelser,
late county tax collector; referred to the del
egation; and 10 sanction requests of Samuel
Hoffman, late of Carroll county; by Mr..
Walsh to sanction gifts to various organiza-
lions by the late Margaret S. Ferguson.
The House bill to pay David N. Henning
for services rendered the State was favorably
reported.
The House bill to authorize the Liberty and
Pipe Creek Turnpike Company to issue bonds
to take the place of those redeemed, was
passed.
Governor Smith has signed the following
bills: To etxend the privilege of the George
w. Albaugh Real Estate and Brokerage
Company of Carroll County, and enable it 10
loan money on or TO purchase evidence OF
debt; also to authorize the commissioners OF
Carroll county to erect sign boards.
Mr.. Walsh obtained leave to introduce a
bill providing that any telephone company
chartered in this State the gross receipts of
which do not exceed S., 900 and which does
not earn sufficient money to pay any dividends
shall not be subject to the franchise tax of 2
per cent. on its gross receipts or earnings.
In the House favorable reports were made
ON the bills to amend the charters of the
Manchester, Union Bridge and Union Mills
Banks.
The House bill to authorize the redemption
of the Bonds of Westminster was passed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Personal Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. P. Gruber, of Baltimore,
visited his sister, Mrs. John b. Sayler last
Saturday.
Miss Bessie Stone, of the Great Model
Emporium millinery department, is in New
York this week.
Mrs. Arthur Spalding, of Prince Georges
county, was guest of Mrs. j. Howell Bill
lingslea several days last and this week. Mrs.
DR.. Mitchell and daughter, of Charles county,
are guests of Mrs. Bilingslea now.
Mr.. VIM F. Derr spent this week in New
York.
Mrs. Frank W. Fouke, of Baltimore, and
Mrs. A. II. Campbell, of Washington, D. c.,
were in Westminster several days this week.
Mrs. DIR. Jos. T. Herring and son are visit
ing relatives in Baltimore.
Mrs. M. p Waggener and daughter, of Gov.
ington, KY, were guests at The Westminster,
this week. They are visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Edwin 81. Manning.
Miss Carrie Shriver, Of Westminster, at.
tended the wedding of Miss Ella =. Willard
and Rev. George Hines, at Buckeystown,
Frederick county, on Wednesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Valuable Fee Simple Real
Estate-James L. Burgoyne and q. Howard
Isaac, Trustees.
Our Improvements are Now Being Made
Miller Bros. Popular Cash Stores, West
minister, Nd.
The White Palace-Big In Value-John
D. Bowers, Westminster, Md.
Notice to Dairymen and Milk Shippers
Jas. B. Councilman.
Public Sale-John E. and Ida NJ. Diffen-
baugh, Administrators.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoffice,
Westminster, Md.
Model Store News-Wm. F. Derr, West
minister, Md.
Desirable Residence at Public Sale-Annie
Haines.
New York Bargain House, Westminster,
Md.
Carload of Horses-H A. Smith, Hanover,
Pa.
Wanted-A. T. Norris, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Theo. Derr & Son, Westminster, Md.
Legal Notices. Oyster Supper.
Public Sale-Amos Ebaugh.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Orphans' Court,

Monday, March 5.-Letters of administra-
ton on the estate of William w. Ogle granted
to George III. Ogle, who returned inventory OF
debts and received order to transfer mortgage.
Last will and testament of Samuel Hoffman
admitted to probate and letters testamentary
thereon granted TO Margaret Hoffman and
Samuel Wolfe, who received order to notify
creditors.
Henrietta Martin, administrative of Ru-
dolph Martin, returned inventories of per-
sonal property and debts and received order
to sell personal property.
Thomas III. Lewis, executor OF James L.
Ward, settled I'd and final account.
Last will and testament of Lewis ii. Knox
admitted to probate, and letters testamentary
thereon granted to Mary E. Knox.
Last will and testament of Adeline K. Van
derford, admitted to probate.
Alice Richardson, executrix of James ID.
Richardson, reported sales of personal prop
erty.
Samuel f. Hess, administrator of Mary A.
Bushey, reported sale of personal property
and settled first and final account.
Tuesday, March 6.-Laura A. Fowble, ad,
mnistratrix of Angelina Heltabridle, returned
inventories of personal property and money
and received order to sell personal properly.
Uriah Six, administrator Of William Six,
settled I'd and final account.
Jennie E. McKinstry and Agnes NJ. Simmons,
executives of Mordecai C. McKinstry, re:
turned inventories of personal property aud
money.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Maria Shaffer, deceased, granted to Edward
H. Krideler, who received order to notify
creditors.
John II. and George W. Stansbury, execu-
tors of Eliza Houck, settled first account.
Solomon Shepherd and Anna E. Wood,
executors of Sarah Ann Shepherd. settled
first and final account.
Final ratification of the sale of the lease
hold estate of Julia A. Smith, deceased.
William M. Reindollar, executor of Samuel
Reindollar, reported additional sale of per-
sonal property and settled first account.
Last will and testament of Margaret Frank
forter, admitted to probate, and letters of ad
minisiration w. a., granted to Josephine
Grumbine and George T. Grumbine, who re-
ceived order to notify creditors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10

The entertainment given in the Mystic Chain
hail. last Saturday evening. by some of our school,
assisted by Miss Flora Fllckinger and Messrs. II.
NJ. Lippy, U. Ebaugh and Thos. Boose. was a sue
cess The hall was packed to the doors, and quite
a number were unable to get in. The total receipts
were $685. which will net the school between SIC
and So, and which will be added to the library
fund. This was the first entertainment given in
the new hall by home talent, and all were sur
prised and very much pleased with the perform
ance. The Union Mills Orchestra, under the lead
ership of Mr. Howard stitely. was present and add
ed much to the occasion by rendering number OF
selections in manner that would have done credit
to n much older organization. Following is the
program:
Song, The Old School Bell" by Entire Company
FAIRY fIei Freaks IAN Amusing Play in Acts
',initiating a Chinaman," "a Comicai Play in two
Acts
:'aandicapped, ' IA Comic Drama IN s Acts
:,Tbe BLACK Barber" IAN Ethiopian Drama in
Acts.
'srhe Indian scouts" IAN Amusing Play in Acts
The Captain at santiago, "a National Play in
Acts)
America, to thee
We pledge our loyalty,
Mind, heart and hand;
Thy laws be wisely made
And faithfully obeyed.
Thy banner ne'er betrayed
God, keep our land.
America, may we
Give life itself for thee
At thy command;
The foes that thee assail
Before our valor quail,
Their i'll intentions fail
God, save our land.
But by prosperity
Long may we live to see
On every hand
America, to day
For thee and thine we pray
Let all the people say
God bless our land
Mr. David Boose who has been confined to his
house for seveml weeks with the grip, bordering
Oh pleurisy or pneumonia is still suffering quite
severe from the attack.
Mrs A. s. Morelock. of Cherrytown. is quite i'll al
this writing from rheumatism, so that she is una
Bile to leave her bed.
A Sunday school teachers meeting was held al
ST. Mary's Reformed parsonage, on Wednesday
evening. Only seven of the sixteen teachers OF the
school were present Next week the meeting VIII
be held at the residence of Mr.. o. A. Haines
Mr. Nelson Study, agent for the Deering ma,
chimes and other agricultural implements, had
public sale of personal property Wednesday after
noon at his residence in this village. He will move
to LittlestoWn in the near future.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
50 COME QUICK.

bales of yard wide Ueached duplicate
it would cost Sc, but let have at &c yd
Same in yard wide Beached, at
IA Beached Sheeing, worth at yd
1000 yards Cotton Plaid Dress Goods at yd
1000 yards Good Light Outing Flannel, worth &c. Sc
25 pieces fancy Robe Prints, worth Sc a Sc yd
LOGO yards Sc and Toe Emboidenes, in remnans, Sc
yards 121c o Embroidenes in emnant1 yd
pieces No. 40 all Silk Iafea Ribbon als
10 pieces SC and 10c Light Dress Ginghams SC yd.
25 pieces 1Oc Perales yard wide, DC
pieces of Sc all Linen Brown Crash sc yd.
100 dozen Of those Misses 10c Ribbed 5to Sea
25 dozen Mems 15c Zoe Half
lot Torch Val Trimming worth up
to 12ac yard, at lie yard
We have other special bargains throughout
possible to advertise each item visit here will amply
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
weather Record for the week.

March 3-mereury "a at 7. a. m. and SO at
p. M; fair and blustery March 4-mercury
80 at a. m. and 4S at Q p. M; fair until
noon, partly cloudy afterwards; light rain
after $40 p. IN. March 5-mercury Ss at
a. m. and SO at 2 p. M; cloudy, followed by
hazy weather. March 6-mercury 80 at a.
m. and 4S at 2 p. M; rain from an early hour
until $50 p. M; followed by clearing and
blustery weather. March mercury 80 at
2 a. m. and s8 at 2 p. m. cloudy, followed by
clear weather. March 8-mercury "a at
a. m. and "a at 2 p. M; generally cloudy;
partially clear in the afternoon. March p
mercury "a at J a. m. and 4s at p. M; par
tally clear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
circuit Court proceedings.

The case of Mary NJ. Myers, wife Of John
T. Myers, Abraham Miller and Albert Miller,
caveators, against George r. Gehr and Jonas
Bachman, executors of the will OF Jonn u
Miller. was closed on Thursday evening by a
verdict in favor of the cayeators, setting ASIDE
the will. The case occupied the court ten
davs and was closely contested by counsel on
both sides. The jury reached verdict short
" after retiring to the jury room, and but one
ballot was taken.
The court heard few motions yesterday
morning, and then adjourned until Monday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Killed bv a KICK From a Horse.

About O'Clock on Thursday morning Mr.:
William u. Lambert, of Tyrone, was kicked
in the right side of his stomach by horse.
and died about the same hour in the evening,
though his physician, DIR. j. Rinehart, did
everything to relieve him from the intense
pain. Mr.. Lambert would have been SO years
old in April, was bachelor, and two sisters
lived with him. Two other sisters, Mrs.
Charles Phillips and Mrs. Charles Marquett
reside near by In religion he was Lutheran
and a Republican in politics. Mr.. Lambert
was highly esteemed in his neighborhood and
his sudden death is much deplored by large
number of friends. His funeral will be held
at Baust Church today, Saturday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
A Tea Party.

A very pleasant tea was rendered 10 a com
pany of her friends by Mrs. Elizabeth Engler
of New Windsor, on the 9Th inst. Her guests
we're most agreeably entertained and the
evening spent in very delightful manner:
The table was the acme of perfection, and
evineed the taste and hospitality of the hostess
to appreciatiye guests. Those present were
Mrs. Elizabeth Engler, Miss Florence Engler,
Mrs. John Buckley, Mrs. Jane Leppo, Mrs.
Elizabeth Weaver, Mrs. George L. Stocks.
dale, Mrs. Hannah Baker, Mrs. Winfield
Snader, Mrs. Catharine Shorb, Mrs. Margaret
Shunck, Mrs. DOME Mullennix, Miss Annie
Greenwood, of Waynesboro; Miss Leanna
Snader, Master Paul Buckley.
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Fr,zellburp items.

The Christian Endeayor Society of Baust
Church will visit the Y p Society of this
place next Sunday night, and meet in the
Chapel. Messrs. Straughn and Lewis, of West
ern Md. College will also be present, and q
good meeting is expected.
The only child of Walter Frazer is quite i'll
at present writing. Mrs. Jennie Baust is still
confined to her bed with pneumonia
Frank Snader was in Baltimore this week
on u business trip.
Ezra Sullivan is going TO have sale of his
personal effects AND will move 10 Hanover.
There will be quite n number of changes in
this vicinity this spring. They will be given
later.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
Field and Garden Seeds.

Choice Clover Seed, Timothy Seed,
Kentucky Blue Grass, Orchard and Herd
Grass, White Welcome Seed Oats, Golden
Deut Seed Corn, Seed Potatoes, { Northern
Crown, Early Rose, Beauty of Hebron,
Green Mountain and Burbanks.
Try one or the other of our family col
lections of Garden Seeds. Collection A,
seven varieties, mailed to any address,
postpaid, Csc; collection, B, fifteen varie.
ties, SOC. Seeds by ounce or pound.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10

FERTILIZERS.
FERTILIZERS.


We manufacture special brands for GER
tain crops, which is acknowledged by
recognized authority the only way that
Fertilizing materials should be used to pro-
duce the best results Being made from
Pure Bone Goods, the fertilizing properties
will not give out during the growing sea-
son, as many quick acting articles do, but
will mature the crop and leave the soil in
an improved condition. 1t may be used
heavy enough to produce best possible re-
suits without firing the crop. We ask
your attention to the following Spring
Brands:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
BUSINESS Locals.

For RENT.-A house on Green street, near
Centre, all Modern Improvements. Apply
to D. l.. Farrar.
FoR RENT-The late residence OF f. II.
Orendorff, on Main street, Westminster.
Apply TO Chas. E. Fink.
HORSES FOR SALE.-Four Good Workers
and Drivers. Henry Streaker, Berreti, Md.
Get good Auctioneer, if you want to have
good sale. P. A. Gorsuch, of Westminster,
fills the BILL Try him.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
MARRIED.

March l. 1900 at the parsonage of the Reformed
Henry Luther Lucabaugh, of near Alesia. Nd and
Miss sevilia Irene Masemer, of Baltimore county,
Nd
At the Manchester Lutheran parsonage, on
March 4, 1900, by Rev. C. NJ. Eyster, Horace ID.
Garrett of near Manchester Nd, and Miss Annie
Gertrude Rupp, of near Hampstead, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10
FURNITURE, GU EENSW ARE
and HoUsEFUR NISHINGS

that beginning
The goods rapidly disappearing but still have good line select from and hope
call and
last weeks positively and
possible few specials below, which will
will be found hundreds of useful articles the Houefunng the
following double
this
and Furniture, if they it a all.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10

% cents snss for so six mo sents
ana - iiTISING RATES-One square Is linesl will
10 ted times or less for 81 and % cents for
eacn suDS onths s.. 12 months S. Business Cards,
sL,O o,oeeding lines, IS per year: When the num-
h sr If insertions is not marked viii
be e3l'a dartisers must confne advertisements to
letri 6,~, business Rule and Figure Work double
ts n business Locals 10 cents per line Marriages
pT deofhs in ted free. Obituaries and Personal
aana n 5 cents per line.
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OUR IMPROVEMENTS
ARE NOW BEING MADE.
No Interruption to Business.

left Of
0eentsa
osupply the
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-03-10

POTATO COMPOUND, for Potatoes
and Garden Truck;
AMMoNiATED BONE, for all
Spring Crops;
DISSOLVED S. G. ROCK,
MURIATE POTASH,
KANT,
PLASTER.
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he democratic Advocate,

prRIIsHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
NDERFORD BROS
oopNFR of MAIN AND CENTRE STREETS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-28
Hershey Mill Closes.

The low stage of water and the at
tendant officially of getting logs to
the saw mill has caused the great
lumber producing plant of the Her.
shey company, OF Muscatine. employ
ing about 800 men, to shut down tenn
porarily. A dredge boat and force of
men will be put to work Immediately
to make channel 20 feet wide
through the bank of sand near the
raft so that the logs can be fioated to
the mill. The dredgers are anticipat-
ing considerable difficulty, as i'm bed
ded in the sand bank are snags, trees.
bark and sunken logs which will rem
der the process OF clearing channel
slow one. Ordinarily with a fair
stage of water four or five men were
enough to gIide logs into the drive
way leading to the milk, but in the
last few days no less than p were
employed in this work. singing out
the smaller logs. as the shallow water
would not permit OF pushing heavier
ones throug h it. This tedious process
became imperative with a steady de-
cline of the river, and had to be aban-
doned, causing a suspension of the
work in the mill and lum Der yard. As
soon as a channel can be opened the
mill will resume operations.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-06-28
Ruddan Death.

Charles Cole (colored) died sudden
ly yesterday afternoon at the home
of his sister. Mrs. Maggie Williams,
400 Sixth street. Cole returned last
week from the west, where he had
been for his health. He was a suf-
ferer from consumption. He was sit
ting in the house when he was seized
with a coughing spell and died within
a few moments. Coroner L. v Eek
hart was notified. impanelling jury
composed of o. E. Cramer, foreman;
DR.. c. T. Foster. Franklin Williams,
William Ramskill, Madison Wright
and G.. w. Henry. After hearing the
testimony of Mrs. Williams, Mary
Terry and DR.. Foster the jury returned
a verdict that death was caused by
hemorrhage of the lungs due to con-
sumption. The funeral will be held
from the A. NJ. E. church st 10 a. m.
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