The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-04-13
Mr. T, GIadb;lI is having a house erected

Mr. L. GadhilI is having house erected
on Liberty street. this city, near George.
Mr.. James Hill, of Eastyiew, moved this
Week to the farm he recently purchased near
Taneytown.
Mr. Harry Harbaugh has commenced work
preparatory 10 erecting large livery and ex-
change stable on Main street, this city, near
the railroad.
The Common Council last Monday night
passed an ordinance limiting to six the num-
Der of hogs that may be kept by one person or
firm in Westminster.
At IL IN. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau sent oat the following bulletin -
Fair tonight; Saturday partly cloudy, with
fresh northeast winds.
Messrs. George w. Albaugh and F. Thomas
Babylon have purchased from Mr.. John MUIR
ray Yingling, wood lot containing about q
acres, near Corbin's mill. Price $500.
Mr. s. c. Smith has sold the stock in trade
of The Central Hotel, this city, to Mr.. j. l..
O'Farrel. of Clearspring, Nd. who took
charge of the hotel on Wednesday.
Yesterday morning, at 6 clock, there was
ice and heavy frost, and the mercury was
down TO 80. A northeast wind prevailed and
heavy clothing was necessary for comfort.
On Wednesday a small barn OH the farm of
Mr.. d. H. Clemson, at Clemsonville, was
burned by sparks from passing traction en-
CINE. The contents were saved, except the
hay.
All the churches were largely attended
Easter Sunday; the music and decorations
were in keeping with the great festival, and
many Of the ladies wore their spring gowns
and hats.
The Albaugh- Babylon Grocery Company
has purchased from Charles e. Fink the
Hardy property, fronting 120 feet on Penn
sylvania avenue, this city, for $1,000. The
property is to be improved at once.
Noah H. Frounfelter, farmer, of Double
Pipe Creek, made application in the United
States Court, Baltimore, Wednesday, for the
benefit Of the bankrupt law. He has liabilities
aggregating $1,000. So and no assets.
Bonneauville, Adams county, Pa, will
shortly be connected with the free rural de-
livery. Special agent Edwin w. Shriver in
spected "a new proposed route last week and
has recommended that it be granted.
An Athletic Carnival will be held at West
ern Maryland College grounds this Saturday
afternoon, at l O'Clock. Running, jumping,
throwing the shot, &C., are some OF the at
fractions, and at O'Clock a game of ball will
be played between the University Of Maryland
and the College teams.
Mr. Charles E. Stewart. of this city, has
been awarded the contract to make the West
ern Maryland railroad improvements west of
Hagerstown. On Wednesday he went over
the line Of the proposed new tracks and Sc
lected site for his camp. Work will begin
at once. Additional water tanks will be built
at Charlton and Potomac Valley Junction.
The Ladies Wednesday Card Club was en-
tertained on Thursday afternoon by Miss
Dallas Roberts at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Charles E. Stewart. The first prize was won
by Miss Madge Shaw, the second by Mrs.
John H. Cunningham and the BOBBY by Mrs.
William B. Thomas. The visitors prize was
won by Miss Waggener Mrs. George D.
Fouke will entertain the club next week.
Mrs Laura Woods, widow of Jos. Woods,
died suddenly from heart failure at the resi-
denee of Mr.. John 7. Cassell, near this city,
last Wednesday morning, aged about 48years.
She was a daughter of the late John Gross of
this county, and her husband was brother of
Rufus Woods, of Baltimore. She leaves one
son, Milton Woods, of Baltimore, and two
daughters, Mrs. Neviu Roger and Miss Ger
trude Woods, near this city.