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orphans, Court.

| Monday, May 21.-Simon G. Shultz, ad-
Illustrator of Julian Shultz, returned inven,
tories of personal property, money and debts
and received orders to sell personal property
and to notify creditors.
William +. Stocksdale, administrator OF
William FL. Stocksdale, reported sale of per-
| soaal property.
Last will and testament of William Fenby
was admitted 10 probate and letters testament
tary granted to Franklin p Fenby and Edwin
b. Fenby, who received order to notify credi-
tors.
Sarah A. Franklin, executrix of Nathan G.
Franklin, settled first account.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Charles l.. Hughes were granted TO Milton
Bennett.
Jno. W. and Noah A. Houck, administra-
tors of Henry B. Houck, returned inventories
OF personal property, money and debts and
received order to sell PERSONAL property.
Andrew ID. Reese and Horace G. Reese,
executors of Sarah c. Reese, reported sales
of personal property.
of Jesse Warner was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary were granted to George
l.. Warner and Charles 7. Warner.
Last will and testament of Ephraim Garner
was admitted to probate and letters testanen-
tary were granted to Ezra B. Garner and
Jesse P. Garner, who received order 10 notify
creditors.
Fl. Oliver Stonesifer, guardian of Charles
FL. Stonesiier, settled first and final account.
Annie NJ. Rooms, administrators of William
w. Rooms, returned inventories of personal
property, money and debts, and received
orders 10 transfer mortgage and to sell per-
sonal property.
Letters of administration on the estate of
James Hope were granted to William A.
Mckellip.
Last will and testament of Elizabeth Hud-
son was admitted 10 probate and letters iesia-
mentary were granted 10 r. Ii. II. Shipley.
Mary L. Norris and Francis j. Shriner, ex-
ecutors of Peter II. Shriner, received order to
transfer mortgage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Another Slow week-Adjournment Near
at Hand.

Business has been slow in the circuit court
this week. Only a few cases have been dis
| posed of. Three cases against the County
| Commissioners, the Poole will case and Ken
needy Trayer malicious prosecution case have
been removed. The case of the Mayor and
Common Council of Westminster against the
Westminster Savings Bank, for back taxes,
amounting to about S., 900, was taken up on
Thursday, and after an argument on bill of
particulars, was laid aside until June 20, as
Judge Jones could not remain to determine it,
The grand jury has found number of true
bills, several of a serious nature, which are
noted elsewhere. Ii is likely the grand jury
will finish their work today, and that the
States Attorney will be able to dispose of the
criminal docket by Thursday next.
The following cases have been tried since
our last report:
State VS.. Thomas Bates; carrying concealed
weapons; plea of guilty confessed and SEN
fenced to county Jail for ten days. Weant
for State.
State VS.. Robert H. B. Edwards; unlawful
y neglecting his wife; tried before the court;
adjudged guilty, and released on ticket of
leave for one year. Weant for State; Smith
for prisoner.
State VS.. Charles Johnson; larceny of meat;
tried before a jury; verdict of not guilty.
Weant for State; Steele for prisoner.
State VS.. Howard Toop; stealing use of
before jury; verdict of guilty. Weant and
Henning for State; ]. NJ. Reifsnider for pris-
oner. loop was sentenced to the Penitentiary
for % years by Judge Reifsnider yesterday
morning.
State VS.. VIM. Cox; gambling; tried before
jury; verdict not guilty. Weant for state;
Smith and Reifsnider & Grimes for accused.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
SOME JUDGEMENTS.
One for Forgery and Two for Criminal
Assaults.

Philip H. Babylon, of New Windsor, is
under indictment in the Circuit Court for the
alleged forgery of the name of Joshua Smith,
| of New Windsor, to five promissory notes.
The alleged forgeries, upon which true bills
were found, were: Note for $500, dated
August Z, 1897, payable to the Carroll Savings
Bank, of Unioniown, by which the note was
discounted; note for $500. dated June l6,
1898, also discounted by the Carroll Savings
Bank. of Uniontown; note for S106, dated
March %, 1899, negotiated by William b.
Thomas, banker and broker, of this city; note
for $500, dated May 9, 1899. payable and dis
counted by the Farmers and Mechanics Ma.
tional Bank of Westminster; note for $3.50,
dated July 8, 1899, negotiated by Charles E.
Goodwin, insurance agent, of this city, who
formerly employed Mr.. Babylon as clerk.
All the notes mentioned above are signed by
Mr.. Babylon, with Joshua Smiths name as
surety. Mr.. Smith repudiates the signature.
The accused is also charged with forging the
name of Emanuel Formwalt. of Unontown,
10 note dated March 4, 1899, $3.50, upon for
which he obtained the money from the West
minister Deposit and Trust Company. None of
the notes have been paid.
Jeremiah J. Garner, of Uniontown, and
Jesse Bloom, of Uniontown district, have
been indicted for n criminal assault upon
Lottier Ecker, daughter of Aaron Becker,
aged fifteen years. The accused are young
men, Garner being married. 1t is alleged that
the assault took place on Saturday night, 18th
instant.
George W. Frank, Jr., of Miller's Station,
has been indicted for statutory assault upon
Emma V. Myers, of the same neighborhood
Miss Myers is under the aged ofsixteen years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
POLK miller at Odd Fellows, Han.

Polk Miller, the Southern huinorist and
delineator of the Southern Negro of ante
bellum days, appeared at Odd Fellows Hall
here on Monday evening. Owing to lack Of
proper management the hall was moi opened
until after o clock and some who went there
left and did not return. The audience, how
ever, was a fair one and one of the best gath
cred there for some years. The small boy,
with noisy feet and shrill whistle, was absent,
much to the pleasure of the audience.
Mr.. Miller fully maintained his reputation
as humorist, and for an hour aud a hall
kept his audience in roar of laughter by re-
lating humorous incidents and personal ex-
periences, and by initiating the banjo playing
of the old time darky.
Among some of The things Mr.. Miller said,
between his humorous stories, were
..When the colored people were set free,
no provision was made for the superannu-
ates-the old colored people, who were I'M
able to earn a living"
'.The colored people have given up every
thing nearly they did in slavery times. The
banjo is cast aside by the negro, and the old
time banjo playing can only be learned from
the whites who learned to initiate the way the
plantation darkies played"
'''The old time colored people were never
proiane.n
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
Union Mills Items.

The many friends of Mr.. Geo. W. Yeiser
will be glad to learn that he arrived safely at
home on Saturday evening last, after an ex-
tended tour through Europe, Egypt and the
Holy Land.
DR.. J. J. Stuart, Messrs. Henry Herman
and John Burgoon are having their dwellings
painted.
Samuel j. Cretin's new house will soon be
ready to occupy. Other needed improvements
in this place will soon follow.
The drought in this vicinity was broken up
by the copious showers on Saturday last.
Corn, generally. is coming up well. The
prospects for a good wheat crop was never
more encouraging.
Recently the following officers of the Union
Mills Sunday School were elected Josiah
Erb president; John Burgoon superintendent;
Harvey Tagg and Mrs. d. Masenheimer as
sisiant superiniendents; Miss Mollie Tagg
secretary and treasurer, and Miss Estelle Bur-
COON organist.
Messrs. b. f. Shrives & Co., recently pur-
chased from John Burgoon, agent, new
American manure spreader. tits the first one
in this community. This firm will do a larger
business than ever this season, as the acreage
Of corn, peas, etc., grown is greater than any
previous wear
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
miller'S Items.

Mrs. Wnl Bender gave a social to few of
her lady friends on Thursday afternoon of last
week, and all had an enjoyable time. Mrs.
Bender entertained her friends by the gramo-
phone. AT three o'clock all were invited TO
the DINING room 10 partake of refreshments,
consisting of ice cream, cakes, confectionery,
chocolates, &c. Those present were Mesdames
J. K. Miller, T. W. Merryman, J. P. Frank,
n Fisher, E. Miller, I. W. Frank, |. Miller,
Geo. Deagen and S. Ii. Hare.
Isaiah Miller is improving his home by put
ting a new yard around the house.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Daniel Miller, Of Maple
Grove, aud Mrs. I. w. Meryman, of this
place, visited Mrs. John X. Miller, on Sunday
evening last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lessner are visiting
friends in Hanover.
Miss Maggie Miller spent Sunday with Miss
Edith Miller, of this place.
Mrs. Garvic, of Woodberry. spent few
days with her daughter, Mrs. John Rabenstine.
Miss Verie Hoffacker is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Lewis Sprinkle, of Baltimore. She will
remain a few days.
Mr.. H. C. Frank. of this place is spending
Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore.
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Harvey Items.

| AS necessary arrangements could not be
made by the A. o. K. of the NJ. C. for hold
ing decoration services on May Both, they
have decided to postpone the exercises
| until Saturday, June End. The parade
will form at 8. 80 p M and march to Noun
tainview cemetery for the purpose of decorat-
ing the graves. Immediately after their re-
turn addresses will be delivered by prominent
speakers. The programme has been well
| prepared, and great crowd is anticipated TO
| witness the ceremonies.
On last Monday evening camp of the Pa
triotic Order Sons of America was instituted
at this place with twenty. eight chartered mem :
bers The camp is to be designated as Wash
ington Camp No. SO, of Harvey, Md. The
following persons we're elected officers TO
serve for the ensuing term :: Past presi-
dent, DR.. f. B. Louderbaugh; president,
J. William Reck; vice president, Henry Null;
master of forms, Jesse Currens; conductor,
H. Stonesifer; recording secretary, W. Null;
financial secretary, ii. .. Harner; inspector,
c. A. Kemper; guard, FranS kiser; treasurer,
S. s. Shoemaker; trustees, Andrew Stonesiier,
Henry Null aud j. w. Reck.
Mrs. Jones 0hler, of near this place, died
last Tuesday morning. She had been suffer
ing from consumption. Funeral services were
by Rev. j. o. Clippinger. lnterment in u.
b. cemetery. The deceased was in her 33d
year. She leaves husband and several
children. She was a kind, loving and smypa-
thetic mother.
Mr.. II. o. Harner, of this place, received
an invitation TO deliver an address at Littles-
town, Pa, on decoration day, May 30, but a
previous engagement prevented an accept
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
UniOntown Items.

Mrs. G. w. Baughman and daughter Mary,
went to Greencastle, Pa, on Monday.
Mrs. Missouri Routson returned from Balti-
more on Tuesday, after spending several
months there.
DIT. c. Routson, of Buckeystown, was called
to Westminster on business on Tuesday. He
also spent part of the day with his parents
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Z. Routson, re-
turning to his home in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Anders and son
Earle, of New Windsor, we're guests of Mrs.
Elizabeth Davis on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wesley Rodkey entertained
on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Levi d. Reed and
Mr.. and Mrs j. William Hull of Taneytown,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Hiltebidle, of New
Windsor, and Miss Ida Hesson and Mrs. Will
liam Rodkey of Mayberry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Garner, of Linwood,
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Garner and daughter
Elizabeth, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Garner
Mrs. Eliza Zollickoher aud Mr. VIM. r.
Zollickoifer were very unexpectedly called TO
Philadelphia on Friday on account of the ex
IRENE Illness of Mr.. Howard Zoliickoffer,
who is suffering from IA sun stro sc, or pros
ra,on caused by the sun, last week. Mr..
Milton Zollickoifer is receiving daily reports
of his condition, which contain no hope of .,is
recover.
Mr.. W. Philip Englar has been called quite
otter to the home of his father, Mr.. Uriah
Eugar, near New Windsor, on account Of the
illness of his father.
Mrs. Jesse Geiman and son Wade H.. of
Bloomfield, Va, are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Davis Myers.
Mr.. Milton Zollickoffer and Mrs. Harry
Birnie, of Taneytown, went to Philadelphia
on Tuesday to see Mr.. Howard Zollckoffer,
their brother. A card from them Wednesday
morning states he is holding his own at that
writing.
Mrs. Pearl and children, of Baltimore, Miss
Cora Hamburg and Mrs. Edward Haines,
Craft and Thorton Haines, visited friends in
Frizelburg on Tuesday.
Mrs. Clothworthy Rodkey and daughter
Pearl, who has been spending several months
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wesley Rodkey, re-
turned to Baltimore on Wednesday.
Mr.. George Trite was cutting down some
trees in the woods. When the tree fell, he
tried to get out of the way, but was injured
by the tree falling on him. He is suffering
with pain in his side.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
COL. JAS. G. BERKET.
H. Believes Mckinley is Weaker and Bryan
Stronger than In 1896 and That
Bryan VIII be Elected.


Ooi. James u berrei, OF Freedom, spent
several days IN Westminster Tins week.
hough 10 his S6th year, he walks erect, ana
ms mihd Us as clear rs ever. HIS eyes have
lost none of their lustre, his hearing is acute
and his voice firm. There has been 10 APP
preciable change in him in the past twenty
years.
Sixty three years ago he was elected one Of
the first representatives of Carroll in the
House of Delegates. His colleagues from
Carroll were DIR. Jacob Shower. OF Manches-
ter district ; Col. John b. Boyle, of fancy
town district, and Jacob Powder, of West
minister district. Dr. Shower and Mr.. Powder
have been dead many years, and Col. Boyle
died four years ago at ripe age. Col. Ber-
ret is not only the only survivor of the Legis-
lature of 1878, but there is not one person
living who was in any way connected with the
state government at that time.
Over fifty years later, in 1892, Col. Berret
was returned to the House of Delegates by
the voters of Carroll and was the Chairman
of the WAYS and Means Committee, the most
important in that body.
When a Young man he went to Washing
ton, d. c., to live, where he filed important
positions in several departments, served as
postmaster of the city and was twice elected
Mayor.
He has lived retired life for some years,
spending the winters in Washington and the
summers at his home in Freedom district.
He is in Freedom now.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
heath of MISS Ruth Hayden.

Miss s. Ruth Hayden died at her residence
ON Green street, Westminster, on Tuesday
morning, aged nearly SO years. She was the
second child of seven daughters and one son o.
The late Basil Hayden, and was born in this
cii,, in the house ON Main street, now oc G.,
ISL. Her only brother was the late Judge
William N. Hayden, for fifteen years.is67-
lss2-associate judge of this Judicial circuit;
Her surviving sisters are Misses Rachel and
Mary Hayden, both of Westminster.
Miss Ruth was lady of remarkable mem
ory, and was very entertaining in talking OF
Westminster and its prominent citizens as tar
hocl as $500 She knew the whole popula-
ton and used TO relate many incidents she
learned from persons who were then old.
She was member of St. Johns Roman
Catholic Church, and funeral services were
held there Thursday morning at $50, Rev.
Father Cassidy officiating.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
Pleasant Valley Items.

After the service on Sunday Rev. H. J..
Macallister surprised his congregation by
announcing the reunion of the Reform choirs
of Carroll county, 10 be held at this place on
September 10. All necessary preparations
will be made for accommodation and to make
it a success.
While young man was taking his lady
home from the Christian Endeavor on Sun
day evening last, his horse became frightened
as he was crossing the breast of the mill pond,
and the horse ran in the water. BY immedi-
ate assistance he soon was out of his trouble.
resulting only in good soaking.
Mr.. Ed. NJ. Hahn and son, Norval, spent a
few days with his daughter at Glenco, Balti-
more county, Md. last week.
There is an elegant prospect for fruit this
season, especially peaches.
The infant child of Harry Frock, near
FrizeIlburg, died on Sunday last. Funeral
and interment ct this place. Rev. H. ].
Macallister officiating.
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Myers-Eowble.

Mr. Ira b. Myers and Miss Ida Coda,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fowble, OF
Pleasant Grove, were married at the home OF
the brides uncle, Mr.. Newton S. Watts, OF
Fowblesburg, Baltimore county, last Wednes-
day evening. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. D.. NJ. Browning, of Hampstead.
Miss Belle Myers, the groom sister, and Miss
Dora Fowble, tie BRIDES cousin, were brides
maids. The groom was attended by Mr.. P.
Guy Malehorn. Mrs. Ida Gill presided at the
organ. The bride and bridesmaids were at
tired in dresses Of white organde. A reeep
ton was given TO ikenewly married couple by
Mr.. and Mrs. Watts Immediately after the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Myers will reside
at Pleasant Grove, where the groom is en-
gagged in farming.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
DRESSES
For Graduates.

and the
preparations for It's the of Stoe News
the fact the have admirable gathering of dainty
White materials especially suited for Commencement Day gowns The
experience has told this purpose
ideal that follow will found
somewhere and investigate further:
India Linen l2l, yard prices
very much less than we can buy today
Persian Lawns sheer and inches
French Nainsok Al inches WIDE yard
White Silk Mulk, % inches wide,
French Organizes, 25c, 37ac, Csc and75 yard
White Runed Tuckng 20 inches wide, 75c a
White Tucked Dmi "a inches wide and 95c yard
Embroidery Swiss % inches wide yard
Dotted Swsses n dots, 80 inches wide, 25c.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
weather record for the week.

May 19-mercury 62 at a. m. and Sc at Q
D. M; continuous rain from 2 a. IN. until 8 p.
IN. partially clear at night May 20-mercury
81 at a. m. and Go at 2 p. M; clear until
noon; partially cloudy with occasional light
showers. May 21-mercury "A at a. m. and
65 at p. m. light rain followed by generally
clear and blustery weather. May 22-mer-
blustery. May 23-mercury SO at Z a. m.
and 70 at 2 D. M; hazy. May a4-mercury
81 at a. m. and IS at 2 p. M; cloudy, with
strong east wind; light showers in the after
noon and at night. May 25--mercury Sc at
a. m. and IS at p. M; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
POPULAR SHIRT WAIST MATERIALS.

stripes inches wide 12 yard
White Checked inches wide 12c 1Sc and 25c
a yard
Light weight the things in white goods used for max
Shirt Waists, 2S inches WIDE 25c and 371c yard
Dmie with 90 inches wide 25c yard.
Long Cloths inches wide 12dc and 15c yard.
Irish Linen, Sc inches wide, 40c and SOC yard
Linen inches wide 25c and 4Oc yard.
Rque wde 25c 3Oc SOC yard
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-05-26
Resignation of a Bank Official.

After continuous service for over thirty
seven years Mr.. Hugo L. Fiddis has resigned
his position in the Union National Bank, this
city. For over thirty years be was paying
teller, and in that time has handled thousands
of dollars Many changes have taken place
in the directory and the depositors have
changed also, but through it all Mr.. Fiddis
has held The esteemed and confidence of both
the officers and those who had business with
the bank His whole time, early and late,
has been given to the work of the bank, and
no institution ever had :. more faithful and
conscientious attache. Mr.. Fiddls will retire
on the l5tl.of June. next. As an evidence
of the high regard in which his services were
appreciated BY the President and Directors,
the following resolutions were passed
UNION NATIONAL BANK,
Westminster, Nd, May Is. 1900.
WHEREAS Hugo E. Fiddis who has been con
neeted with this Bank since 1868, has rendered MS
resignation of the position OF Teller, TO take effect
on the 10th of June, next,
Resolred That in accepting the resignation, we
express our reg ct at the severance oil the relation
which he has heretofore sustanei 10 the BANK anu
our high appreciation of the valuable ana reinbie
service which he has rendered III all these years,
and onr best wishes for his future welfare.
Resoircd That these resolutions be entered upon
the minutes of the bank and copy be hanneu TO
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-04

THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
! United States for the Eastern Dis.
trict Of Virginia.
'In the matter Of No 1876 In
Walter Tyler, Bankrupt ! Bankruptcy
Order of Notice for Discharge.
On this eth day Of August, A ID.
1900, on reading the petition for dis.
charge Of the bankrupt, IL is
ORDERED BY THE COURT, That
a hearing be had upon che sams on the
18Th day of September. A. ID 1900, be.
fore said Court at Richmond, in said
district, at IL o'clock noon and that
notice thereof be published in The
fredericksburg Free Lance, a newspa-
per printed In said district. and that
all known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear at the said time
and place and show cause. II any they
have, why the prayer OF the said petit
tiouer should not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court
That the clerk shall send by mail 20 all
known creditors copies cf said petition
and this order, addressed 20 them az
their places Of residence az stated.
August eth. A ID. 1900
G +. BOWDEN. CLERK
by JOSEPH p BRADY,
IL Deputy CLERK.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-09-04
NORTHERN NECK ITEMS.

Charles McCArty, of Richmond couu-
ty, died last week.
Plasterers and painters are at WORK
on the Lancaster National Bank build
ing, at Iryington.
There is talk Of connecting White
Stone, Lancaster county, with west
land by telephone line.
The Lancaster Board of Health has
settled claims growing out Of the small
pox trouble, which amounted to about
$500.
Oaptain ]. +. Bussells, of Irvington,
Lancaster county. has been granted q
patent for an apparatus for the making
OF fertilizers.
The Northern Neck Telegraph and
Telephone Oompany's lines are in bad
condition, it being exceedingly difficult
to send messages.
As result Of tie protracted services
at MenOkin Baptist church recently,
seventeen candidates were baptized at
Nomini Ferry, Westmoreland county,
By Rev. r. S Monds.
The wife and daughter Of Congress
man W. A. Jones, of Warsaw, who very
recently recovered from severe spells Of
illness have gone to the Fauquier
White Sulphur Springs for their health.
There are said 30 be more partridges
in the Northern Neck this season than
for several years past. Rabbits and
SQUIRRELS are also numerous, bus
Wild turkeys seem to be on the decrease.
The closing Of Wharton Grove last
Sunday marked the closing Of the camp
meeting season Of the Northern Neck
of Virginia. In most respects all three
of the camps-Kirkland, Marvin and
Wharton have been successes - Ohesa'
peake Waterman.
Fitz Lee and James Armstead, two
colored men living at White Stone, at
tempted TO take q vessel which was
locked by orders Of the magistrate &c
the wharf at Weems, Lancaster county.
The colored men each had gotten a p's'
tol and proceeded to take mp the lines
after first breaking the look. Mr.. Hugh
Owens, the proprietor Of the railway,
appeared upon the scene. when a lively
fusillade took place, which resulted IL
one of the colored men being peppered
with shot. The colored men were both
placed under arrest and taken 90 Jail al
Lancaster Courthouse.