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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09

10 Cure ChIlls and Fever-Take
Rogers Blue Chill Cure. The first
dose breaks the chills, and three deses
will cure. Price 25 cents. No cure
no pay. Sold by all druggists.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
RUBEN A. TURNER,

d. e No. 27o42, for the west half
Of northeast quarter Of section 19 and
southwest quarter Of southeast quarter
and southeast quarter of southwest
quarter, section 1s, township 8, north
range west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of asid land, viz:
Gal Byrd, Wilson Lawrence. Dave
Turner, A. L. Merritt, all of Kittrell,
Miss. JAMES HILL. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
ALEX IRELAND,
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
February IL, 1900.

LAM Omce ht JACKSON, MISS. Z
February IL, 1900. }
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lswing named settler has fled notice
Of his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene County, at Leakesville,
Miss, on April 2, 1900. viz: Austin
Tatum, H. E. No. 24S67 for the W half
quarter, Sec. 5, L. 1, N. R. 8, W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Edmun Tatum, Evans johnson, G. H.
Linsey, Ensley Nord, all of Leaf,
Miss.
If JAMES HILL, Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson, Miss, January 2, 1900
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
or his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim and that SAID
proof will be made before Circnit Clerk
Greene county, at Leakesville, Miss,
on March II, 1900, VIZ:
MARY GRIMES.
H E. No 1889, for the west half
OF southwest quarter section II T, g.,
N. R. West.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Q. w Breland, W A Mills, j, w
Gardiner, j. B Plat, all of Leakes-
vile, Miss
tt JAMES HILL, Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
WANTEDl

Reliable man for manager Of branch
Office wish to open in tbis vicinity
Good opening fof an energetic sober
man. Kindly mention this psper when
writing. A. T. MORRIS.
Cincinnati, q
ulustratad catalogue 1 cents postage
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
MARY GRIMES.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, Land Office
at jackson. Miss, January 90, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice OF
bis intention to make final proof in
support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before Circuit Clerk
Greene county, at Leaksville, Miss, on
March 10, 1900, viz:
ALEX IRELAND,
a. E. No. 25S44 for the southwest
quarter section Q T. 2 N. R Z west.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
Mike Miller, g. E. jenkins, Dallas
Pipkins, F M jenkins, all OF Betty
Miss
tt JAMES HILL, Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09

The letter denotes stop on Gag signal
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-03-09
Mobile & Ohio R. R.
The Great Short Line
Between the North and South.
DOUBLE DAILY VESTIBULED FAST TRAINS.
IN Palace sleeping Cars With
Drawing Room and Buffet
The Great Southern Short Line
FOR

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Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta and
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Mobile Steamship for South Florida Havana
Cuba points, Mexico Central and South America
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZES.
The Members Sworn In--Jacob M. Blocher
Elected PreSIdent--0ther Proceedings.

On Monday last Messrs. Jacob II. Rlocher,
Peter Buchanan, John B. Eppley, Theodore
F. Englar and Elias o. Crimes five OF the
new school commissioners appointed by Gov
ernor Smith, were sworn into Office and en-
tered upon the discharge of their duties. Mr..
John o. Devries, the sixth appoiniee, was
not present. The board organized by electIng
Jacob H. Blocher, of Manchester district,
president Mr.. Grimes nominated Mr..
Blocher for president and he was unanimously
CHOSEN. Mr.. Blocher was a school commis-
soner from 1890 till 1896.
The Office of assistant secretary is vacant
James S. Baer, Jr. the former assistant. hay
ing recently resigned, but the board did not
elect his successor. The matter was consid-
cred, but action was deferred until the next
meeting, June 4. The announcement WIS
made that ali the Indebtedness due and to be-
come due before June will be paid ON that
date out of the proceeds of the bonds now Of
fered for sale by the County Commissioners,
who have assumed the Indebtedness.
The School Board assigned the supervision
of the schools in several districts 10 the com
missioners individually, as follows: 70 Mr..
Blocher, Myers and Manchester districts,
Peter Buchanan, Woolery's and Hampstead
districts; John B. Eppley. Middeburg and
Union Bridge districts; Theodore +. Englar
aud E. o. Grimes, Taneytown, Uniontown,
Westminster and New Windsor districts;
John o. Devries, Freedom, Franklin and Mt.
Airy districts.
The board received the resignation of Miss
NJ L. Gilliss, principal OF Sykesville School,
and Miss Mamie Spurrier, principal of Ridge
School, near Mt. Airy.
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Death of Miss Mary E. Cox.



At her residence, Mountain View, near
Union Bridge, Miss Mary E. Cox died on the
afternoon of the 9th instant. About a year
ago her health seemed to fail, and she grew
gradually weaker until the close of life, which
came peacefully. The death ola dear nephew
weighed heavily on her spirits. She had a
large circle of acquaintance and her pre-emi-
nently social nature made her home place
of attraction for old and young. Her exc
cutive ability was of high order. the old
homestead of her father, George Cox, where
she and her brothers we're raised, was by her
direction and planning, improved and beau
titled, until it became very attractive. In the
Office of her brother Dr. L. G. Cox, of Balti-
more, she obtained very good knowledge
OF disease and their remedies, and to many of
her neighbors she was physician as well as
counselor and friend. The funeral services
ON the 9Th we're conducted at the Friends
Meeting House, near Union Bridge, accord
ing 10 the order of that Society of which she
was member. John ]. Cornell, of Balti-
more, addressed the meeting, using as the
base of bis remarks, the words of Paui, Mark
the perfect man, and the Upright, for the cad
of that man is peace. The long train OF car
riages which followed her remains to the
cemetery, and the large concourse of people
assembled to witness the last sad rites OF IN
terment, gave evidence of the high esteem IN
which she was held by her neighbors and
friends. The casket was covered with beauti-
full flowers. One brother, James L. Cox, sur
wives her. The late DIR. Ephraim G. and John
r. Cox. of Baltimore, were also brothers.
The pall-bearers were George W. Lamb, OF
Baltimore; Joseph Wolfe, Jesse Englar,
Jacob Stoner, DR.. NJ. M. Norris and James
(ilnmSOn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
.Jordan,s Retreat Items.

Corn planting and house cleaning is the
order of the day.
The rain last week is making grass grow
finely, and the present prospect for large
wheat harvest could not be any better.
Farmers are peeling quite a lot at bark this
spring.
Mr.. j. D. Kaufman day or too ago killed
on the Batson property three black snakes.
The largest one measured six feet one inch
long and FIVE and ahalf inches in circuinfer.
ence; the other two FIVE feet seven inches and
five feet six inches long. He found them
under an old stump.
Margaret A. Reaver is visiting relatives in
and about Taneytown.
Mrs. Harry j. Jones, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. and L.
l.. Hollenbaugh near the Retreat.
ST. James Sunday school has been organ
lied for the summer The officers are :-Su-
perintendent, E. L. Holenbaugh; assistant,
w. E. Keefer; secretary, A. P. Albaughi as
sistant, Ardeane Haines; librarian, Master
George Stem; assistant ETA Coushing; treas
urer, B. Fl. Greenwood; chorister and organ
st, Professor Guy Abaugh; assistant, Eta A.
j. Keefcr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Cover Items.

Mr.. Hiram B. Jones lost valuable horse
from lockjaw. Several weeks ago the horse
stepped on nail which penetrated the
interior portion of his hoof and resulted ms
above stated
Jacob Elgen and son, of Westminster, have
been visiting friends aud relatives near here.
Owing to the scarcity of decaying animal
matter the turkey ruzzards in this vicinity
have been reduced to the necessity of taking
live chickens for their recuperation of their
bodies. Mr.. Geo. w. Grimes observed n
buzzard catch chicken and make off with its
prey.
A sign OF the existing good times is that of
the number of improvements being made
under the Smithian administration. There
has been built within radius of II miles of
this place the following new buildings: Mr..
Thomas A. Barnes, new house Tobias Cos
nell, new house Hamilton Reaver, new
house; Nathan Franklin, new house; Geo. T.
Long, new house; Daniel Duddrear, new
clearer than words the existing prosperity OF
Maryland.
The fruit prospects are good. The plum
crop may be small, but peach bloom is large
and good.
The Sunday school at Bethany is larger
than it has been for many years.
Our searly Bird" Mr.. Geo. w. Lowman,
has a field Of corn up. 1t has healthy APP
pearance.
The trustees of Winfield Academy have
offered the present principal all the income
from tuition for the coming year. He will
accept, providing thirty annual students will
attend. Those attending will hold their fifth
annual commencement ON the evenings of
the 2Ist and 22nd of June. Gold medals will
be gwen to successful students in oratory,
elocution, essays and scholarship. Several
students will graduate and Rev. 4. F. Camp
bell will make the address to the graduates
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
A Social and Musical.

The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Methodist Protestant Church, gave a delight
full social and musical in the lecture room
of the Church, on Tuesday evening, which
was largely attended by the members of the
society, and their friends. The room was
tastefnlly decorated with growing palms,
loaned by Mr.. VIM. +. Derr, and vases of cut
flowers, with the word iWelcome" in crimson
letters The programme opened with singing
by the entire audience of the bright Endeavor
song, '.Let the Blessed Sunshine In," after
which Rev. W. R. Graham, D. D., pastor OF
the church offered prayer. Mr.. Will Mather,
President of the Society, greeted the assembled
guests and on behalf of the society presented
to DR.. Graham beautiful bouquet of roses,
and welcomed him TO another year as pastor
of the church. DIR. Graham is highly esteem
ed by the Christian Endeavor Society, who
are proud to number him as one of their active
members and staunchest friends.
A fine musical programme was rendered by
he Westminster Orchestra, including cor
net and ocarina solos by Mr.. Arthur Stone.
sifer, who always is greeted with well merlted
applause; :. u.
Virgie Weigand recited "Little Boy Blue, !"
both of which were heartily applauded, Dur
ing the evening the orchestra played number
of beautiful selections, accompanied on the
piano by the talented young musician, MIR.
Howard Benson After which refreshments,
consisting of cake and ice cream, in abundance
were furnished to all. The evenings enter
tainment concluded with singing of another
Sunshine song, and the guests departed, every
one expressing their pleasure at the delightful
evening given them. The sick in the congre-
CATION were remembered and packages of cake
sent to them. The affair was in charge of the
social committee, Mrs. Lizzie Zahn, chairman,
Misses Mamie Rinker.; NJ. B. Sheilman and
Bessie Armacost, and Mr.. George Mather, as
sisted by the other members of the society.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.
Westminster, Taneytown, New Windsor and
Mt. Airy Held Elections on Monday Last

The first Monday in May is set apart by the
charters of Westminster, Taneytown, New
Windsor and Mt. Airy, as the day ON which
the people of these places vote for their NUM-
cipa officers Some times there is a spirited
contest, at other times very little interest is
manifested.
In Westminster there was opposition
ticket, though 393 votes were polled. Mr..
Oscar D. Gilbert for Mayor receiving 39l,
and 2 scattering. For Councilman, John j..
Reese received 1856 votes, John 7. Zahn 800,
Harry X. Shaeffer $50, Gershom Huff 3SS,
Nelson Gilbert 800; and seven other votes
were scattered. The Judges were Messrs. M.
l.. Lantz, John Bernstein and Josephus Sheel-
er; Clerks, Messrs Theodore Mitten and w.
Riley Myers.
In Taneytown DIR. George F. Motter was
elected burgess, and Edward Kemper, DR..
Frank II. Seiss, Joshua Koutz, Harry P. Mil
Ter and Charles A. Elliott, commissioners.
In New Windsor Charles P. Bale was elected
burgess, and Charles Jones, Charles I. Repp
and A. L. Lampert commissioners.
In Mt Airy Mr.. B. S. Dorsey was elected
mayor, and DIR. VIM. E. Carver, Charles A.
Runkles, Ernest NJ. Anderson, Andrew J..
Baker and John Klees were elected council
men for two years. There were two tickets
voted for and 20 votes we're cast. The indie
pendent ticket, as given above, was elected,
not more than one-half the citizens voting
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Death of DR.. Thomas Craig.

DIR. Thomas Craig died suddenly at his
residence in Baltimore on Tuesday last. 1t
will be remembered that DIR. Craig resided in
this city during the summer of 1898, occupy
ing the cottage of Mr.. Charles ii. Baughman,
corner of Willis and Centre streets. The
Baltimore papers speak in the highest terms
of his attachments as mathematician.
DR.. Craig was professor of pure nathe.
mates at the Johns Hopkins University. and
had been complaining of feeling unwell for
several weeks, though he was at the univer.
sity as usual in the morning. He returned
home about noon and went to his room for a
rest before dinuer A member of the family
went to the room to call him for dinner and
found him dead. DR.. Craig was a son of Mr..
Alexander Craig, an expert mining engineer,
of Pittston. Pa. He was born at Pittston in
1855. After completing his common school
education he took a course at Lafayette Col
lege, Easton, Pa, and graduated IN 1873.
The following year he went 10 the Johns
Hopkins University and received his fellow
ship in 1879 He was first made associate
professor of mathematics and during the past
10 wears he was full professor. DR.. Craig is
survived BY his father and sister-Mis IS
Margaret Craig, ut Pittston, Pa widow,
who was Miss Louise Alvord, daughter OF
Gen. Benjamin Alvord, of the United States
Army. and two daughters-M Miss Ailsa Craig
and Miss Ethel Craig. He visited Europe
frequently, and through the journal he edited
was widely known to all the leading mathe-
maticians of that country.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Eighteenth Commencement of Westminster
Theological Seminary.

Sunday last was an ideal day, and the
Methodist Protestant Church was filled to its
utmost capacity, the occasion being the elgh-
teenth commencement of the Westminster
Theological Seminary. The floral decorations
were cut flowers and potted plants. At 1890
the annual sermon to the graduates was de-
livered by the President, Rev. DIR. Hugh l..
Elderdice. His text, taken from Isaiah.
"Comfort ye my people, saith your God, y was
full of knowledge and helpful hints for the
graduates.
In speaking of the Gospel of Peace he said
SONY few months ago the International
Peace Congress met at The Hague to substi-
tute arbitration for the sword-then adjourned
to increase their armies and navies for the
long-predcted universal war. After all the
Church has done to enthrone the Prince OF
Peace upon national thrones, less than half
the world is Christian, and that fraction is
seeking to subdue the balance, not by the
sword of the Spirit, which is the word OF God,
but by the sword Of steel.
"Worse yet, the two nations which arrogate
TO themselves the highest of all Christian CIV
iization are the only nations which today are
waging war against poor patriots; and. worst
of all, some political preachers disgrace their
pulpit and blaspheme the meek aud mild
Saviour by applauding the slaugh ier of men
success Of a political party or the triumph OF
a national flag is more 10 them than Is the
terrible truth of Him who gave for all time
this solemn warning: All they that take the
sword shall perish with the sword
The alumni sermon was delivered at p m.
by Rev. j. H. T. Ewell, of Georgetown, of
the class of 'S9.
The annual meeting of the Board of Cover
nors was held in the seminary chapel Tuesday
morning at 1890, and Rev. J. NJ. Gill, of
Chesterlown, Nd, was elected member TO
fill the vacancy caused by the death of Rev.
]. T. Murray DR.. l.. W. Bates was reelected
president, ]. W. Herring treasurer and Hugh
l.. Elderdice secretary of tie board.
Commencement exercises were held Tues
day night and certificates of graduation were
bestowed on James Lawrence Nichols, of
Wilmington, Del, whose thesis was entitled
Preparation for the PM pit; Frederick James
Phillips, of Lawsonia, Nd, thesis, Character
and Mission of Jesus and Edgar Adgate
Sexsmith. of Antioch Mo-, thesis, ''The Sat
isfaction Theory of the Atonement." The
degree of B. D. was conferred on Roby Frank
lin Day, OF Holder, ILL.,, whose thesis was
1.-The Kingdom of God" Mr.. Day is an A.
B. of Western Maryland College, of the class
of '9S.
The following prizes were awarded-Ihe
Drinkhouse prize. for excellence in extempo-
raneous debate, to Arninius Gray Dixon, of
Monroeton, N. c.; Herring Hebrew prize, to
Claude Cicero Douglas, of Montrose, W. Va. /;
Grimes New Testament Greek prize, to Roby
Franklin Day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Rerrett and Vicinity.

The farmers of this vicinity have nearly all
finished planting corn, and owing to the ex-
IRENE drought for this season of the year
have turned their undivided attention to the
Divine power in behalf of rain.
Miss Anna Mary Fleming, of Soldiers
Refuge, is looked upon by the young people
of this locality as being our champion GRO
auet player, and the young men take great
pleasure in soliciting games, but for fear OF
being defeated they become somewhat nervous
as the time for the contest draws near.
Misses Lula and Mary and Messrs. William
and Robert Brandenburg, of Morgan, spent
last Saturday fishing in the vicinity of Finks-
burg. They returned home Sunday evening
greatly pleased with their trip.
Last Sunday night while returning home
from church Mr. Guy Stem was held up
about two miles from Winfield by an unknown
man who commanded him to halt. Mr.. Stem
not being "a regular and unaecustomed to
obeying such a command, Immediately quick
ened the speed of his horse and escaped under
cover of darkness. The man tried to get hold
of the horses bride, but did not succeed.
The Berrett base ball club, under the care
full management of Mr.. Guy +. Dorsey, is
said to be in better condition than ever before,
even back TO the medieval history of our
town. when the reformation ofthe old Berrett
club excited the nervous system of every base
ball fan in the country. Mr.. Dorsey has ar
ranged game for Saturday, the 18th, with
the Winfield club 10 be played ON the grounds
of the latter at o'clock p. m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Erizellburg Items.

Mr.. Philips of Western Maryland College
will preach in the Chapel next Sunday even
ing. at O'Clock.
Frederick Harver has finished the founda-
ton for his new house, and the carpenters
are now putting up the frame work. Harry
Black and William Harver " Co., of Balti-
more, are the carpenters.
Mr.. Oliver Shoemaker, of Taneytown, re-
Gently put in new iron pump for Mr.. Harver.
James Myers has completed the foundation
for his new house. Both the above houses
are in sight of this place.
Mrs. Alfred Warner and son Russell, of
near Linwood, spent Sunday at Mrs. William
FriZZels.
Mrs. Sterling Snader, of Baltimore, spent
several DAYS last week visiting her parents in
this place. Her mother, Mrs Silas NJ. .Blsh,
who was quite i'll for some days, but at present
writing is able to be about again.
John Wilt and wife and Claude Wilt, all of
Marston, spent Sunday last at F. I'll. Willets' :.
Harvey Bankert and family, and Mrs. Alb
raham Sheets, of New Windsor, visited Mr..
John Null last Sunday.
Miss Mary Otto, of near New Windsor, was
a guest at Chas. W. Myers, near this place,
for several weeks.
Walter Frazer has secured a position in
Baltimore during the summer.
Scott Freeman, of Baltimore, visited Har-
vey Freeman few days this week.
Harry Rinehart who is travelling for Brad
streets Commercial Company, was home over
Sunday.
The green houses, owned by Harry S. Roop
of Westminster, located near here, are being
closed out.
Lee Brown killed black horse runner
near Winfield. on Thursday of last week, tina
measured FIVE feet in length.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-12
Haight Items.

Rev. Mr.. Febrey preached to a large and
attentive congregation on Sunday morning
last al New Oakland aud al night at Oakland
Mills.
The hour for preaching at New Oakland
has been changed from eleven O'Clock to
half past ten. Epworih League services are
conducted at New Oakland on every Sunday
nights beginning at 1880. The public are
cordially invited to attend these services, as II
program is carefully prepared for each ser
vice.
After a lingering illeess OF several mouths
Mr.. Charles Hughes, of near Freedom, died
at his home on Friday evening last, aged II
years. He leaves u widow, one sister and
three brothers, residing near Pikesville, Bal
timore county, one daughter and another
brother living in Kansas, who, owing TO the
distance, could not get to the funeral. The
funeral service was held at New Oakland,
Rev. Mr.. Febrey, of Freedom circuit, otiiciat,
ing Internent in the cemetery at Oakland
NJ. E. Church The pall-bearers were Messrs.
VIM. Dsvries, John o. Devries, Harry Curley,
John F. Hare, E. S. Mccoy and o. Z. Phil
lips. The deceased was well known and re-
spected by all for his many charitable deeds.
The many friends of Mr.. ii. Phillips will be
pleased to know that his health has greatly
improved as TO enable him to be out again.
Mrs. T. o. Mallonee is very sick at thus time
from an attack Of nervous prostration.
Mrs. E. NJ. Shipley, who has been confined
to her roomfor several months, Is rapidly re-
covering.
Mr.. Charles Bellingham, near North
Branch, while returning to his boarding house,
was thrown from his wheel and severely
bruised about the shoulder, thereby combining
him to the house. DIR. j. L. Bolte was sum
moned and dressed the injuries.
Farmers about here are nearly through
planting corn Owing to the cold and dry
weather corn and other seeds are coming up
badly. Grass is very short, but grain is look
ing exceedingly well and promises better
yield than for two or three years. Fruit trees
of all kinds are laden with blossoms, and
should there be no frost to injure the crop, a
larger yield is expected than for several
years.
Mr.. Loche, of North Branch, sowed his
entire wheat crop last fall without any fertl-
lzer and much interest is manifested in the
outcome of the experiment At thus time
one of his fields is looking about as well as
the average.