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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
Silver Run Items.

The Childrens day services in the Reformed
Church. on Sunday evening July $, was well at
tended The church filed. The children per-
formed their parts perfectly and the singing was
good. The Union Mills Orchestra was present and
enIivened the occasion with their sweet music.
This is the warmest weather we have experienced
for u number of years. On Tuesday the lhermonie-
ter registered 1869 in the shade and 1889 in the SUM-
Rain is needed very badly, corn is suffering and
garden vegetables are whitening. On Tuesday eve
ming we had n heavy thunder gust but only a light
sprinkle of rain.
Grain is turning out well.
On last Monday Miss Laura Leese, residing with
Washington King, swore out a warrant against
oliver Shull, of Silver Run Valley, for assanlting
her on Saturday night Constable Davis of West
muster arrested him and took him before Justice
Moore where he gave security for hearing.
Miss Mary Christie, of baltimore, is the guest o!
her aunt Mrs. Harvey Lippy.
Misses Emma and sallie Baum, of York, Pa. arc
visiting their stepsster. Mrs. H. Spangler and other
relatives and friends m this place and Deep Rum
Prof Kurizenahe, of Harrisburg, Pa, Inns n slug
ing class of rs members both Reformed and Luther
mn in the Reformed church in this place. The class
is progre> sing finely.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
MedfOrd Items.

Clifton Dapner was overcome by the heat
on Monday.
Mr. Snider, our wheelwright and blacksmith,
has employed two more hands. His shops
are full of work.
George Hoover gave splendid harvest
treat, but he did not serve peaches from his
own trees.
James Lester is putting new roof on the
barn of Amos Wampler and making other re-
pairs. W. S. Arbaugh has finished refaint-
ing Mr. Wampler's house. ~
William Curry, with Isaac Stoner, is re
garded as the quickest and the best butcher IN
Carroll.
The machinery is being put up at d. Eng
lars to make phosphate.
The business has so much increased at the
laundry thai another hand has been employed.
Lumber is being hauled for tents at the col
ored camp. The attendan ce is expected to
be large.
Jonas Wagner is doing some good work in
threshing. In one day he threshed out 5s6
bushels Of barley.
t William Reese has returned from his annual
trip West. His health is much improved,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
Gambler Items.

Mr.. Lewis Shipley claims to be the champ
ion grain stacker Of our neighborhood. He
put six large ricks of grain ON his farm this
harvest and when he ihreshed it he found not
one wet grain, because, Mr. Shipley says
there has not been one drop of rain fallen
since he cut the grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Sellers, who have been
spending the past two months in Pennsylva-
MA have returned home.
George Sireaker, of Howard county, was III
town Saturday.
r. W. Barnes, the big huckster, has pur-
chased fine colt from Mr.. Stull, of Patap-
SEQ. Dolly and the colt make fine team,
and when Mr.. B. gets behind them his men
tai avoirdupois is greatly increased.
Mrs. Walter McCrea is on the sick list.
With the Thermometer at 100 in the shade,
and sweltering humanity seekinga cool place,
vet the man is permitted to live who asks
as it hot enough for you.
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Harvey Items.

Among the visitors in this place last Satur-
day and Sunday were: Mr.: John g. Hess
and Miss Riley, OF townsville, and Jas. Herr
and Charles Staub of Baltimore.
Rev. P. FL. Fry, Of Cooksville, Ohio,
preached an excellent sermon TO large audi
ence last Sunday evening in the U. B. Church.
Nearly one-half bushel of apricots were
gathered from tree owned by VIM. F. Null
on last Saturday night by some known parties.
BOYS, remember the seventh commandment,
s'Thou shalt not steal.
There seems to be some difficulty IN secnr-
ing water for Mr.. Andrew Stonesiier, near his
mill. The we'll has been drilled to depth
of 100 feet, and the water supply is dehcient;
Last Monday very hard rock was encountered
by the driilers, only enabling them to drli,
about two feet that day. A supply that will
yield four gallons to the minute will be re-
CURED for mill purposes.
Vegetation is greatly suffering for the want
of rain. Unless rain falls very soon corn VIII
be short.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
HOODS Mill Items.

A party of young people from Hoods Mill
and vicinity headed by Miss Yelling and Miss
Hewitt gave picnic in the grove adjoining
the dam Friday afternoon, July Ii. Boating
and fishing were INDUCED in, after which sup
per was served on the rocks.
When they had grown tired OF the wood
land shade Mr. Casthorn invited them to
spend the remaining hours on his lawn. Here
THE Mt Ida Pleasure Club" was organized,
the following officers being elected: Presi-
dent, Clinton White; LIST vice president, Jnlia
yelling; I'd vice president, Ida Cauihorni
secretary; Richard Trip.
Miss yelling invited the club to her home
Thursday evening A constitution, motto and
colors will be adopted at the business meet,
ing. and an informal dance will be held al
$50. Those present were Fannie, Ida and
Elsie Jones, Jemima Forsythe and Caloline
Hewitt, Col Frank de Marceau, Clinton
White, Richard Trip, Pennington Bennett,
James Forsyihe, William Forsythe, Charley
Cauiborn, Harry Macgill and Chas. c. Rid
dlemonser.
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Wheat was quoted at 69970 by dealers yes
terday. No other changes in the markets
given.
Wheat in Freedom district is turning out
well. The general yield is from 25 10 80
bushels per acre
At 10 a. IN. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau SEM out the following bulletin =
Local rain tonight; Saturday partially cloudy;
light to fresh northwest winds.
The Farmers Club of Copperville will hold
picnic next Saturday, July %. DIR. G. Bir-
ME will deliver an opening address. j. A..
Goulden, of New York, will also be among
the speakers.
Geo. W. Miller, of Pleasant Valley, was ar
rested ON Thursday by Officer Davis on the
charge of cruelty beating his wife, Louisa R.
Miller. He will have trial on Tuesday be-
fore Justice William Moore.
Rev. K. Otis Spessard, Phi. D., pastor of
the Union Bridge charge, Reformed Church,
has accepted call to become pastor of the
church of that denomination at Mifflinburg,
Pa, and will remove to that place about Au-
gust first
Mr.. Charles E. Furhman, near this city,
sowed bushels and 8 pounds of wheat on
three acres of land, and realized l26 bushels
and So pounds. This is twenty Lone bushels
for one. and an average of something over AZ
bushels to the acre.
The heat this week has been excessive al
most throughout the world. In all the large
cities of the United States the people suffered
terribly and many deaths occurred. In this
city life has been made worth living by showers
and fine breezes.
Beginning August first three additional
Free Rural Carriers will commence service
over the following routes David A. Hyson
from Hampstead to Beckleysville via Arma-
cost and Grave Run, distance of % miles;
John X. Miller from Wagon c, Manchester,
to Miller's, Alesia, Roller, Grave Run, Maple
manyille, Roller, Alesia, Miller's to Lineboro,
distance % miles.
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UnionfoWn Items.

Rev B. W. Kindley is on two weeks vacation
visiting his fathers family, Rev. G. +. Kindey, in
Frederick county, Nd
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hesson and daughter Elaine
of Baltimore, visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Edgar
Myers. -,
the past week with Miss Eva E. Gilbert and friends
Miss Rose Creager, of Baltimore. and Miss Emma
Reck and Mr.. Lester Reck, of Union Bridge, were
guests of the latter's sister, Mrs John Heck, during
the week.
Mrs John Spes of York, Pa, who was visiting
Mr. John Wolf s family, returned home on Monday
Miss Lena Ohler, of Baltimore. is a guest OF Mr.
John VOLTS family
Miss Bessie Zie. of Frizellburg, was the guest OF
Miss Nellie Weaver Saturday and Sunday, and MISS
Nellie Haines.
We would extend our thanks to Mr.. Marshall IL
Shaw for papers and pamphlets illustrating anu de-
scribing the Isle of Palms, from Charleston. > T.,
where Mr.. Shaw is enjoying an outing fora few
weeks.
Miss Sallie Yingling and Master Elmer. OF Balt-
more are visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Eekari.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. X. Fox and daughter Margaret,
and nurse. of Washington, d. C. arrived at Mrs
Fox's PARENTS DIR. and Mrs. j. J. Viewers on Satur-
day. Mr. Fox returned OH Monday. Mrs Fox VIII
spend the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Warner. of New OK ford Pa, visited
Mrs Warmers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. William HON
man. of Baltimore, on Sunday, at the Eureka House
on Wednesday DIR. J. T. Shreeve received teie-
gram that his parents Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Shreeve
are critically ill at their daughters, Mrs Stevens,
at Swan Neck, Nd. The DIR. left for their home ON
Wednesday.
Miss Emma Erb, of Hampstead, Nd, who is en-
gagged in teaching music there. came home to her
fathers Mr. Levi Erbs, on Saturday, TO spend ten
days vacation.
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Mlller's Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelia Lands and son
Harry, of York, Pa, spent a few days recently
with relatives in and near this vicinity.
Mrs. Lewis Redding. of Manchester, re-
Gently visited friends in this place.
Mr.. VIM. Miller. of Stevenson Station, was
the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs l.
Miller, of this place, last Sunday.
Miss Minnie and Harry Berwager, near
here. gave very enjoyable straw ride on
Tuesday last for a few of their friends. !. a A
very pleasant evening was spent and at ,l late
hour all returned to their homes well pleased.
Those present were Misses Clara Folkerf;
Emma Hoffacker, Annie Folkeri. Minnie aud
Meiie Bsrwager yere p Hoa Shss F Sassrs
Harry Berwager. Horatio Riley, aud Mr.. and
Mrs. George W. Hoffacker is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. Lewis Sprinkle, BALTIMORE
Mr.. VIM. Gent, OF Baltimore, spenlawe
vacation with Mr.. I. W. Merryman.
Miss Ella Manly, of Baltimore, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. T. W. Merryman, near here
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
WAR IN CHINA.
Allied Forces Repulsed With Con-
siderable Loss

The allied troops in Tienisin mel with a
Disastrous r..unlse il arlack upon the native
city July IL.
The Ninth Enited States Infantry. which
was conspicuous in The ail.sck, was. according
10 The accounts nj hand. cui to pieces. ius,'',.
its commander, Col f. H. Liscuui, aud about
% per cent. of its men. The other foreign
troops also lost heavily.
News of the disaster came to Washington
officially in cable message from Admiral
Remey, dated Chefu, July 16. He gives the
following list of losses:
RUSSIANS, 100. including colonel.
AMERICANS, 80, including Colonel LIS
cum, ami Captain Davis, of Marines, killed,
aud several officers wounded.
BRITISH, over 40.
JAPAN, SIS, including colonel.
FRANCE, 25.
Admiral Remey's dispatch indicates thai
there were two attacks, one in the morning
aud one in The evening. The attack in the
evening 'swas repulsed with great loss. y
Press dispatches from Tientsin give more
details OF the fight. 1t is stated that at The
time the correspondent left the field the result
was in doubt. At that time, according TO al
estimate by surgeon, 25 per cent. of thu
Ninth Infantry had been hit and the regiment
was still exposed to n direct and enhladlnt
fro
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
New Advertisements.

The Greatest Sale of Muslin Underwear
Ever Held in Western Maryland-MlMlIesr
Bros. Popular Cash Stores, Westminster No No
Third and Last Week of Our Occasion Ex-
traordinary-Wr,. F. Derr's Model Empor-
Jun, Westminster, Md.
Executors Sale of Valuable Real Estate
and Personnel Property-Jeremiah Eims' Elk
cutor. r w. NJ
kel Chemical Co., Union Bridge, Md.
Bargain Monday No. 3.New YORK bar
gain House, Westminster. Md.
Notice to the Tax Payers of Woolery DIS
trict-J. G. Hoffman, Collector. =
Small Farm at Private Sale-F. Thomas
Babylon, Westminster. Md.
list of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoftee
Westminster. Md. NJ
Clean Sweep Sale : Stouffer Il Ensor, new
Windsor, Md. g.
To Water Consumers-A. H. Huber, Sec
rotary.
Legal Notices. Festivals.
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Personal Notes.

Miss Ida Lockard, of Westminster, is visit
ing Mr.. William Benefits near Sykesville.
Mr. Philip NJ. Hunter, of Baltimore, for
mer resident of Westminster, was here from
Saturday until Monday.
Mr. Charles Lockard, of Baltimore, spent
this week in Westminster.
Miss Grace NJ Wilcox, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. c. A. Runkles, Mt. Airy.
Later she will visit relatives in Westminster.
Gustavo Lamothe, son of Mr.. P Lamothe,
of Matanzas, Cuba, who lived in this city
twenty or more years ago while attending St.
Georges School, has come to Westminster
and will enter Western Maryland College in
September He is boarding with Mrs Eman-
uel Shaeffer, and is under the charge of Mr..
John ]. Reese, an intimate friend of his father.
Mr.. t, A. Dryer, who for several years
has been with the Holy Cross Fathers, in this
city, has left for his former home in Massa.
cbusetts. While with the Fathers he was of
great service to them and was quite popular
with those of our citizens who knew him.
Mrs. Blanchard and her daughter, Miss
Eva have gone to Atlantic City. where they
will spend about two months at a cottage con-
Quoted by Mrs. Higgins, wife of Rev. Jesse
Higgins.
Rev. DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Purcell, OF Sykes
will, will go to Atlantic City next week, to re,
main until August 9. Their son, Mr.. Noil
Purcell is abroad, and is now in Paris.
Prof. w. ]. Heapes and Riley Z. Egen, of
this county, visited Prof. Thomas Fell, Of st.
Johns College, Annapolis.
Mr.. David Stoner left Westminster on Mon
day for visit of two weeks in upper Carroll.
Mr.. VIM. c. Sherwood, of Jersey City
N. j., gave a delightful dance at 'The West
Minister" on Wednesday evening. Those
present outside of Westminster, were the
Misses Motter and the Misses Briniug, grand
daughters of Mr. John McKellip of Taneytown,
Miss Fannie Thomson, of Washington, D. G.,
and Misses Saunders and Norris OF baltimore.
Elaborate refreshments were served.
Miss Nell G. Chapman of friedrich, who
has been visiting Miss Elizabeth Siouch,
Penna Ave-, has returned home.
Miss C. R. Cockey, Mr.. and Mrs. K. h.
Yost. Mrs. DIR. Arthur 0. Brickman and fam.
iy. Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Forster and Mr.. and
Mrs Ralph Dennis, all OF Baltimore, are
spendipp the summer at The Westminster.
Mrs. Maude A. Gingrich, of Norfolk, Va,
is visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Fanny ..
Pearson and Miss Mary B. Shellman-
DR.. Lewis Woodward returned home on
Wednesday from Philadelphia, Pa, for "a few
weeks vacation A dinner was given by his
mother and uncle, Mr.. Samuel Roop, to the
| DR.. and number of his friends the same
evening at Mr.. Roop's residence near this city.
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orphans Court.

Monday, July l6th.-George l.: and Chas.
I. Warner, executors of Jesse Warner, re-
ported sales of personal property and lease
hold estate. IN,
jeremiah EIms, executor of William Films,
returned inventories of personal property and
debts, and received orders to sell personal
property and real estate.
Eliza Reaver, administrators of Charles A.
Reayer, settled first and final account.
David E. Shamer, executor OF Sarah Il.
Shamer, returned inventory of personal prop
erty and received order to sell personal prop
erty.
Tuesday, July 17th.-Francis Neal Parkee,
administrator OF Mary Currey, reported sale
of personal property.
Amos W. Wilson and Penelope E; Snyder,
executors of Joseph Wilson, received order to
sell real estate.
Edward Fl. Krideler, executor OF Samuel
Shaffer, settled second and final account.
Willoughby E. F. Rhodes, guardian OF
Minnie May Hoffacker, settled third account;
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Lamanda Wentz granted to John W. Tracy.
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West Falls Items.

Matte Mercer.
If the drouth is not broken soon the corn and
tobacco crop will be an entire failure.
Mr. Riley Elgen is visiting friends in Baltimore.
Messrs Charles Jones and Truman Lowman WIS.,
tied Mr. Cleveland Carbon, ON Sunday.
lightning struck a tree near Mr.. Charles Haines'
stable one evening last week
lightning struck a tree in Mr.. Bartholomew
Baum gartners woods Thursday evening of last
week. and set il fire. and the fire has burned over
about % acres of wood land. Several cords of wood
are still burning.
The Mt Olive Sunday school will have picnic
today in a grove near Mr.. A. Harrison's- The Win
field band will be in attendance.
Communion services by Rev. c. L. Dudrear at
West Falls NJ. f. Church on the 10Th Instant.
While threshing rye at Mr.. Wesley Lowman's
day this week, the cylinder bursted IN Mr:
Lewis Hoods machine and would have resulted
seriously but jar threw the belt off and the ma
chine stunned
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21
weather record for the Week.

J,,v 1A-mercury So at a. IN. and % at
July lam oraiIv clear. July 15--mercury II
p ?; % Il g and 80 at p M; clear. July IS
a, : d. n * a, a. m. and 95 at 2 p. M; clear
mercury ,I sas q. s;t july l7-mercury IS at a. M
WIN a7 al JPN; clear with fine breeze; heavy
ana ANUS to The West and Southwest about p.
e,ou With - vivid lightning light showers between
M @ 20 and ss at p clear thunder sa s nf
p ,e Saaree Ill in the temperature. July II.
10 ues Is at a. M and ss at p. M; airi
aImost continuous rain from go ?, m. n 1nIa
midnight, with lightning and 'e aa a. '1 ny.
aO-mercury II at n. m ana % ~ IL r. The
generally fair; indications oil SHOWERS :" '
afternoon.
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BUSINESS Locals.

Fourteenth Annual Lutheran Reunion at
Penmar will take place on Thursday, July 26.
Special train will leave Westminster at s
o'clock a. M, Spring Mills at s04, Avondale
Mt s.O7. Medford at 500, Wakefield at 8.15,
New Windsor at s.2l, Linwood at 1927. Union
Bridge at S31, Middleburg al $40. Bruce.
vile at s43, Double Pipe Greek ut s.4s, and
at other stations to Blue Ridge. The round
trip is $1.00 from Westminster, and less at
each station beyond Medford.
Each package of Putnam Fadeless Dye
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly
at one boiling. Sold by Shaw Drug Co.,
Westminster, Md.
Enterprise Lodge. /. o. G. T. will hold its
annual picnic, on Saturday, July %, in the
grove of Mr.. A. L. Shipley, near Daniel
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-07-21

Mrs. P. NJ. Handy and three children, of
Frederick, Nd, has been visiting her mother,
Mrs W. ii. Heagy, for few days.
Mr.. Edward F. Reese and wife, of Balii-
more, arrived here on Tuesday last on a visit
to friends here and Frizellburg.
Mrs. E. E. Taylor who has been visiting
in Baltimore, returned home last Saturday.
W. Fl. Heagy is still confined to his room
with sickness.
Mr.. Lawrence R. Babylon, who moved to
Haqerstowp a few months ago and had been
employed at the Hagerstown Table Works,
has been harvesting near Fnnkstown, on the
Baker farm, where battle was fought in
1864, and 80 Union men were killed. He
saw the locust tree which cannon ball split.
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Held on a Serious charge.

Oliver Sholl, aged about 20 years, son OF
Jobn Sholl. near Silver Run, was held for the
action of the grand jury yesterday morning by
.Ius,ice VIM. Moore, of this city, in the sum
Of $1,000. 90 bail, which was giveni on the d
harae If felonious assault on Miss Laura Z.
Kim King aged 81 years, adopted daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Washington King, also near S, M
Run On Saturday night last sn Ss ,oos near
King to Melrose. They, let Melruss n ae;d
midnight to go home, and the assault a:,, :; ' ,hs
y, vo DDS Her torn clothing was exhibited at
the hearing. : ranor,ed in
M;ddeburs district, the victim being girl,
eleven wears old.
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Tientsin CAPTURED.

The allied forces who were repulsed at
Tienisn July 10 IN an attack upon the walled
city renewed the fight July IA and succeeded
in capturing the city and forts. The allies lost
about 800 men. Chinese losses were heavy.
The fact of the fall Of Tentsin is stated Of
fcially by Admiral Remey in a dispatch to
the Navy Department al Washington. 1t was
dated Chefn, July II. He said:
asThe city and forts (of Tientsinl are now
in the hands of the allies.
s Admiral Remey said the total losses of the
allies reported were 775. OF these he SAID
2l5 were said to be Americans, 40 of the
Marine Corps and l75 of the Ninth Infantry.
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iuly-2l-4t

yxTIsNER's SUNDAY SCHOOL will
w hold festival in Mr.. William Ever
hart grove on Saturday evening. July 2sth,
for the benefit of the school. They will also
hold their annual celebration on the 25th OF
August. Juiyzi-zs
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kIorIcE TO oREp1ToRs.

NOTICE 10 CREDITORS.
NO. 1862 EQUITY.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
John P. West. Mortgage, VS.. Stephen MN
tiers, ct al, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given 10 all the Creditors
of Reuben Winters, deceased, to iile their
claims duly proven and authenticated with tue
Clerk of The Circuit Court for Carroll county,
on or before the 21st day of September, A. u.
1900. >,rn
;n,y.o1.At Auditor.
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Children Washable Sailor Suits, with
large deep collars, and nicely made aud
These suits go at one-halfprice
zoe Suits reduced TO 25c
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$50 Long Pants Suits for Boys, II to
10 years Of age. All the suits left from