The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-08-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
I.UCAI. BREyITIES.

n MtuieN iIbLu lAOch NIL WI 1fEtSi
next week.
County Treasurer Masenhimer left ON We'd
nesday for ten days vacation.
Ouite number of persons from Westmiu
ster and vicinity drove TO Hanover last Mon.
day to view the scene OF the destructive fire oil
the day before.
The Sunday school Of St. Paul's Reformed
Church, this city, held picnic on Thursday
at Meadow Branch. Many Of the congrega'
ton attended also.
Westminster canning establishments began
putting up corn on Thursday. The pack will
not be as heavy as usual. owing to the short
crop, on account of the drouth.
The fourth annual convention of the Patri-
otto Sons of America in Maryland was held at
Chestertown on Tuesday. P. b. Englar, Of
Taneytown, was elected secretary.
Mr.. Paul Reese, architect, has finished the
plans aud specifications Of the new building
for the Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank, this city, and work viii be commenced
at once.
There win be no service in st. Paul's Re
formed Church, this city, tomorrow, Sunday
on account Of the absence Of the pastor, who
will conduct the service in the chapel at the
Blue Mountain House.
Mr.. John E. Herbst, Of Manchester, this
county. died last Saturday evening at the
Washington House in York, Pa. where he
had been boarding since June. Mr.. Herbst
was 81 years old, and leaves one son, Frank
HeFbst, who lives at Melrose.
The corn and potato crops Of Carroll will
not exceed half Of fair yield No amount
OF seasonable weather can better the condi
ton. Fruit has suffered greatly also. Peaches
are small and apples, pears and grapes are
dropping from trees and vlaes.
Messrs. J. W. Lockarl & SON. of Westmin-
ster. are agents for the sale Of automobiles, and
have one at their establishment on Liberty
street It il frequently run out on our streets
aud attracts much attention. Itappears to be
easily controlled aud IS Speeded or slowed st
will.
Mr.. D. p, son Of Mr.. Ephraim Lester, Of
Cranberry, graduated from Bryant 4 STRAIT
TOMS Business College. Baltimore, Md, this
week, receiving a special certificate IN mathe-
mates aud penmaaship. Mr.. Leister has been
appointed 20 q pruiessorship Of mathematics
In a business college AT PaSsaic, \. J.
1t Is said the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Company in the near future will erect com
modious warehouse and waiting rooms # MI
Airy. with excellent accommodations for the
public. Nj. Airy is an important point for
ADG6t IfNiGHA AI AtaFN# atta AN k'+ftsaf ~ t-As
place aud vicinity will heartily welcome the
improvements.
Mr.. Michael f. Walsh. Of this city, on We'd
pesdav shovel as some cranberrieS taken
from the Zimmerman farm. 10 Hampstead
district, he purchased about year ago. The
berries are growing Wild aud are qaite plenti-
full Some years ago crAnberries were cult
waited on the farm, aud they would no doubt
be profitable crop if cultivated again.
On Wednesday last jeremiah Elms. exeeu-
tor Of William ElmS, deceased, sold two farms
IN Freedom district, near Day I. q. One. a
farm Of IS acres, rood and 10 Ferches, was
sold 10 Elizabeth Elms, for S320 90 per acre
making The total amount for this farm =, 1h2. =
90: the other. a farm Of s. acres and roods.
was sold TO Joseph J. Brandeuburg for 50 20
per acre, making the total OF S2,5li.'5
Ait the Democratic convention Of the second
congressional district at Hayre de Grace, on
Wednesday, Johnnie +. Bsasman represented
Carroll on the committee ca credentials and
b. r. Grouse on the committee on resolutions.
Mr.. Grouse seconded the nomination &C ].
Fred. c. Talbot, after il was apparent that
be would have no opposition, but said BE- be-
heyed some other candidate might prove
stronger He pledged his best endeavors 70
secure Mr. Talbotts election.
On Tuesday last Mr.. j. J. Hanna, agent for
the G. F. Harvey Co, Of Saratoga, n T.,
lost long black pockelbook containing 81
in cash, and the following checks-oae each
for $3.50. $s5. SIS, and several for smaller
amounts Mr.. Hanna arrived 10 this cts by
the 9.53 q. m. train and thinks the book
slipped from his pocket while on the train.
Ii i to be hoped the finder will return the
book either to the firm or TO this office. Pay,
ment Of checks were Immediately stopped.
Mr.. Charles C. Gorsuch entertained the
juveniles Of Westminster at bis hospitsble
home on West Main street Tuesday night.
The yard in front was decked with lanterns
Of various eolors; large and small Chinese
lanterns were hung about md around the
honse and electric lights ADDED 70 the bril-
Iancy Of the scene. The invitation was gen
eral 10 the children Of the city. and most all
were there, and they had royal time. Piano
and violin music and juvenile drum corps
enlivened the occasion.
Mrs. Sabilla Young. wife of John Young,
died at her home. about two miles from West
minister. at Ten o clock Sunday morning, aged
aboaf eighty years She was quite active until
about q year ago when she had a fall and
fractured her ankle Mrs Young was sister
of the iaie Peter Woods. former sheriff OF
Carroll. aud Mr. Elfus Woods, prominent
Baltimore business man. She was q member
ofthe German Baptist Church. Her husband,
two daaghters-Mrs John I. CasSeil aud Miss
Mary Elizabeth Ynnng--and three sons -.
Harry, Ira J. and David J. Young-survive
her
Mrs. Abigail Van Deusen, wife Of Edwin
G. Van Dcusen, of Reisterst0wn, died at her
home at that place Tuesday morning al ilt,s
week from perlonitis, after an illness ct only
a few DAYS, aged 81 years. Mrs. Van Deusen
Che iyyia a6
bar first husbsad being the late John SLAMS
bury. She is survived by her husband and
the following children hy her first marriage
Mrs. Webster Ebaugh, of Westminster; Har
vey Stanabury OF Washington, ID. c.; Miss
Blanche Staa bury, Of Baltimore, aud Miss
Eva Myrl StaRsbnry, of Reisterstown. The
funeral services and interment took place on
Thursday at Bethel Church Of God, near
Reese. this county Before removing to
Reisterstown Mr. aud Mrs. Van Deuseu re-
sided at Carrolllon, this county.
Mrs. Amanda, wife of Joseph o. Jones, Of
this county, died Saturday evening, August
H. at her home near RabenstiRe postoiiice,
York county, Pa, after several weeks illness.
from dropsy, aged 81 year 6 months and 8
DAYS, Mrs Jones IS survived By her husband,
son Maurice, at home aud two daughters
Mrs. I4ahieh AFTER and Mrs Frank Baugh-
man. of Carroll county. Also four brothers
and three sisters. The sisters are Mrs. Eph-
rain Rollinger, If Union township, Adams
county; Mrs Jacob Hostetter, Of Penn town
ship. and Mrs Henry Halter. of West Man
helm township. The brothers are Abraham.
of Baltimore county; Andrew, of Canton,
Ohio; Jacob. OF Mt. Holly, Pa, aud John, Of
West Mannheim township. The funeral, which
sss held on the 18th instant, was one OF the
largest ever held in VENTS u. b. Church,
Rev Lewis Kohr officiating.
Mr.. Henry Pool, the famous gardener, Of
Westminster, manufacturer Of Pools Insect
Powder and weather prognosticator. was 70
years old on Thursday. August lG. The daF
was remembered by bis children and grand
children, and they gave hiln surprise visit.
Those present were Lewis J. Barnes, O! Gam
bsr: Mr.. and Mrs George w. Arnold. Wilbur
Arnold and Miss Ida Arnold. Of Saudyvilei
Mrs. George A. Barnes of Baltimore, and
Miss Emma Pool. An excellent dinner was
Anioyed and about 4 O'Clock refreshments
were served Mr. Pool was the recipient OF a
' number of presents, and much enjoyed the
occasion. He is man of cheerful DISPOSE
ton, and will never grow old in spirits For
his years he is active, and he will IN AL prob
ability be around for many years to supply
the people With insect powder and to forecast
the weather.