The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-04-21

Bieyclers should not ride on the pavements
or sidewalks unless they wish to become better
acquainted with Policeman Beaver. Rider:
should also have their lamps lighted after
night.
Mr.. Andrew Wakeey is having seven
room dwelling built on East George street
this city. Mr.. Joseph K. Shreeve is having
two brick and frame dwellings erected on
East Green street.
Wade H. Cover, of Silver Run, and Miss
Edith Baumgardner, daughter of Mrs. Isaiah
the home of the bride at clock last Sunday
afternoon by Rev. NJ. j. Roth.
From Becker, Bro. & Son, box manufact-
urers, Lexington and Frederick streets, Balti
more, Nd, we have received tape measures
suitable for either a lady or gentleman. They
are of convenient size and can be carried in O
pocket Thanks.
Messrs. VIM. G. Rinehart, T. Herbert
Shriver and others have purchased the stock,
&C., of Messrs Bennett & Co., lumber and
coal dealers, this city. A stock company will
be Immediately organized and continue bust
ness at the old stand.
Mrs. Samuel Stevenson, formerly Miss
Minerva Hiner, died on the 10th instant at
her home near Darlington, Hartford county,
Nd, of double pneumonia. Mrs. Stevenson
was a native of this county, and was at one
time matron of Western Maryland College.
| Regular correspondents and occasional ere
porters' should always sign their names in
full. We cannot always rely on the initials
of reporters as being correct, and some
| times fail to recognize the chirography of our
regulars, especially when they use a lead pen
| ell.
We have received from Postmaster Schaef-
fer the new Postage Stamp Book. 1t is OF
convenient size for the pocket, is made to
carry twelve or more stamps, and is sold, with
the stamps, for twenty-five cents. The de-
mand has been so great that Mr.. Schaeffer's
order was not filed until today.
Miss Helen, daughter of Mrs. Mary E.
Brotherton, who recently moved to this city
from Waynesboro, Pa, died yesterday morn.
| ing friday from pneumonia. They resided
| in the property of Mr.. Charles H. Baughman,
corner of Willis and Centre streets Her re-
mains will be taken to Waynesboro and in
tered there.
Miss Ida Grouse. of this city, attended a
reception given Rev. Harry d. Mitchell and
wife at the parsonage of Bethany NJ. E.
Church. Baltimore, last Monday evening, in
honor of the tenth anniversary of their we'd
ding. Mr.. Mitchell was a student at Western
Maryland College, and after leaving there en-
tereu Inc ministry.
On Sunday, April 8, ST. Benjamin's Luth-
eran Sunday school elected officers for the
ensuing year as follows President, Calvin
Starner, ST.. superintendent, VIM. E. Starner;
assistant superintendent, NJ. T. Yeiser; secre-
tary, Joseph Hunter; treasurer, Holley Dell;
teachers of the infant department, Mrs. S. A.
Diehl, Miss Ida Essig, Mrs. Holley Dell.
Harry Feeser and Walter Angel, the young
men charged with robbing the country resi-
dence of Judge Harry NJ. Clabaugh, of fancy
town, had hearing before Justice William
Moore last Saturday morning, and were held
for the action of the grand jury. Judge Cla-
baugh was present as a witness, and identified
the articles stolen as his property. On Mon
day Feeser was released, his father giving bail
Nellie ", aged q years, daughter of Geo.
Bowers, colored of Bark Hill, was fatally
burned on Thursday of last week. She and
another child of years were left alone by
their mother while she went to store. The
younger child's dress caught fire liz some way,
and the older one threw a bucket of water over
her, extinguishing the flames, but not until
fatal injuries had been inflicted, and she sub
sequently died.
Charles W. Reese, farmer living near
Beggs, this county, had his leg broken in a
singular manner last Saturday morning. When
he went to his barn he found one of his horse !
down and fast in its STALL He attempted to
help the animal up, but when it had risen
about half way it fell back, catching Mr..
Reese's leg and breaking both bones short off,
Just below the knee. The fractures were re-
duced by his brother. in law, DR.. Charles r.
Foutz, of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Glover entertained
a number of their friends at their home, in
Louisville, on Easter Sunday. Music was
rendered by Mr.. Belt, of Virginia, and fine
selection on the organ was given by Miss Ada
KINNEY. of Westminster. Among those pres
ent were Misses Ollie Deeds, Ada and Alice
KINNEY, of Westminster; Nellie Belt, of Bal
timore, and Dora Belt, of nampden; Messrs.
Harry d. Glover and Earnest Glover, of
Louisville; s. W. Belt and Hugh Belt, of
Newport News, Va.
John H. SponsIer, native of this county,
committed suicide last Saturday night at his
home, 9O3 North Fremont avenue, Baltimore,
by inhaling illuminating gas. He was 3S
years old, and draughtsman in the employ
of Thomas G. Basshor & Co. A widow, who
is the daughter of John l.. Hoff, of Baltimore,
and son, II years old, survive him. The
cause of suicide is said to have been mental
worry over his work and study on inventions
to be patented. His remains were inferred in
Union Bridge cemetery on Wednesday.
DR.. VIM. H. H. Campbeli's residence, at
Owings' Mill, Baltimore county, was burned
Tuesday. One of his sons was awakened by
smoke about $50 a. M. and gave the alarm.
There were sixteen persons in the dwelling
and all escaped. The fire started in summer
kitched and spread to the house. Neighbors
assisted in saving some furniture, clothing, &c.
Dr. Campbell is well-known in this vicinity,
and has the sympathy of many friends. His
wife is granddaughter of the late DR.. War
field, who was President of the Farmers and
Mechanics National Bank of this city, over
thirty years ago.
On Monday the funeral of Mr.. Isaac N.
Cole, of this city, took place from Gunpowder
meeting house of the Society of Friends, near
Cockeysville, Baltimore county. The pail
bearers were Messrs. Frank G. Scott Griffith
Gent, Herbert Matthews, John Scott, Daniel
S. Pearce, Edward E. Scott, cousins Of Mr..
Cole. Mr.. Cole went to Washington for
treatment for consumption and died there on
Saturday last. He was the grandson of the
late DIR. Isaac Cole and the son Of the late
Charles Cole, near this city. Mrs. Jas. Zepp,
of Washington, and Mrs. Dora Bankard, of
Westminster, sisters, and Messrs. Clarence,
Edwin and Harry Cole, brothers, survive him.
He was about As years old and unmarried.
Mr.. Adam Lindsay, a clerk in Mr.. Frank
Zepp's store at Taylorsville, was shot at by
some unknown person about midnight last
Saturday. Mr.. Lindsay resides near Sans
Creek, and was on his way home when he was
shot at, the ball passing through his hat,
stunning him, and he fell from the cart I'M
conscious. That he was not killed by the as
sailant is probably due to the fact that he was
unconscious. Mr.. Lindsay thinks he was
chloroformed When he became conscious
he found himself lying in the road with his
horse and cart nearby, and that he was robbed,
as his assaiaut had gone through his pockets
and taken all the money he had, amounting, to
81 or So. The affair occurred within few
miles of the place where William Wood, an
aged citizen of New Windsor, was assaulted
and robbed on the public highway in broad
daylight about u year ago.
Personal Notes.
Misses Shertzer and Lord. graduates of