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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-13
EInkshurg Temperance Union.

The Finksburg Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union held their last month ymeeling at
the parsonage on June 29th and had a very in
teresting meeting Mrs. Haslnp the State
President, made a very helpful talk TO the
Union. large number was present, it being
the seth anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Nichol-
sons wedding.
On Sunday June 3Oth public meeting was
held in the M. p church. Mrs. Haslup made
a very interesting address dwelling upon the
"Woes'' pronounced upon intemperance,
there were also addresses by Rev. Morgan
Reed of Atlantic City, and Rev. Jacob Mich
olson. AS result of these meetings four
members were added to the list making a
total of "a members.
The Union decided to give lawn party al
the home of Mr. and Mrs. j. W. Zepp, on
Thursday, July Is, at 8 p. m.
An interesting program consisting OF music,
recitations and tabeaux will be rendered. The
public is cordially invited.
The next monthly meeting of the Union
will be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
B. Stocksdale, on Saturday, August 5, at p.
M, instead of the last Saturday of July as was
intended
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MillerS Items.

A heavy rain passed through this section
Thursday evening of last week, which made
the farmers hustle in order to get their grain
in The rain was a great benefit To corn
fields and gardens.
Mrs. Theodore Smith aud children, of Bal
timore, are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Hoffnagle.
Mr.. David Brown, near here, is able 10 be
out again.
Mr.. William Bender spent day recently in
Baltimore.
Miss Maggie Miller has petunia stalk that
has over 100 large punches OF flowers on 1t.
A number of our farmers worked into the
night cutting grain by moonlight and resting
were Frustrated by the intense heat
Mr.. Lewis Redding, of Baltimore, spent
Saturday and Sunday last with his cousin, Mr..
Isaiah Miller, at this place.
Bushels of small cherries will go to waste
for want of pickers.
George l.. Hoffacker, a student OF a Baltl-
more Business College, spent the 4th at home.
Corn keeps good color and is looking fine.
Mrs Giler, Of Baltimore, is visiting Mrs.
Vim. Bender.
Snakes are plentiful around here this sum
mer. Mr.. Geo. Barber recently killed black
snake which measured nearly 5 feet in length.
Mr.. Samuel Hare has had his new barn
painted. Messrs Albaugh and Upton, Of
Hampstead, did the work.
Christian Endeavor at Miler's Church Sun
day evening at o. clock. All invited.
Fruit trees are full of caterpillars, aud they
have found their way into the gardens
Rey VIM. Warner, Of near here, is visiting
in Carrot county.
Miller's U. b. Sunday school will hold their
seth annual celebration in their beautiful
grove east of the station on the 10th OF July.
The famous Alesa Band will furnish music
for the occasion.
Mr.. Willie Giller, of Jersey City, N. j.. is
spending the summer with his grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Bender.
The health of this community is very good.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Miller spent Sunday
last with friends near Black Rock.
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Refuses to Preach.
From the Hampstead Enterprise OF July u.

FROM Tue hampstead Enterprise OF July L.
The people of Manchester and vicinity have been
trea ted to mild sensation during the past week.
For several months there has been some friction
between Rev. Fl. II. Flick, the recently elected pas
tor of Man leicester Lutheran Charge, and the men,
bers of the Manchester congregation. The pastor
in his remarks from time to time has shown his
discouragement and 'sore displeasure at the small
attendance upon the service. The congregations
have been gradually decreasing, notwithstanding
the efforts of the pastor both in and out of the pull
pit to counteraet this unfortunate tendency.
Notwithstanding the pleasant change in the
weather conditions on last Sunday only 'corpor-
ais guard" present at the morning service,
which was in German and about fifty at the eve
ming service. This was the proverbial "laSt straw
that "broke the camePs back" The pastor directed
his remarks largely at both services to the matter
of church attendance. At night he delivered some
very "plain talk" He said the church had men,
bershp of COO and that he could get better atten-
dance from congregation of GOO heather. THE
people lie around like dogs he asserted, instead
of going to church on Sunday and they should be
work on railroad break stone than to be pastor
of church that takes little or interest in the
service, and at the conclusion OF his remarks he an
nounced that he would not preach again unless or
dered to do SO by the church council.
The outcome is awaited with much interest on
the part of both members and outsiders 1t is re-
ported that a meeting of the church council was
held on Monday evening but no statement was
given out AS would be supposed, the majority OF
the members not pleased with the drastic re-
that the pastor has grounds for complaint but that
he could have adopted better method of efecting
improvement. 1t is not likely that the council
will formally request him to continue preaching.
Some of the offended members are in favor OF dis.
continuing their pastors salary from the date OF
his refusal TO preach. Rev. Mr.. Flick seems very
willing to his connection with the pastora te
if the unpleasant relations continue
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Uniontown Items.

Mrs. Elizabeth franklin and son, Mr.. Joseph
franklin, of Westminster. guests last Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs William Segafoose.
Mrs Lydia Roberts Brubaker, who has been WIS.,
iling friends, In Philadelphia and other parts of
Pennsylvania returned home on Tuesday.
;jHarry, son of Mrs. Missouri Routson. came home
from Baltimore Tues lay to spen his vacation.
Mr.. B. w. Kindley, Masters George and William,
and little Miss Charlotte, on Friday went to Har-
ford county Nd to visit friends.
Miss Jessie Cover of Elkton, Virginia. is the guest
of the Misses Cover in this town.
Mrs. Ed. K. Fox and daughter Miss Grace and
Miss Irene Cross guests of Mrs Foxs parents Dr.
and Mrs. J. J. Weaver.
Last Saturday evening Rev. b. W. Kindley at the
NJ. p. parsonage received a call from Mr. William
Wine and Miss Nettie Palmer, of Hampstead, re-
questng his services to unite them in marriage,
which ne gladly consented to- The newly mar
ried couple were guests of the brides brother MI.
Frank Palmer and family. They returned to
Hampstead Sunday evening. where they will
reside. The bride white organdy, with hat
and gloves to match.
Mr. Norman Eckard came home on Saturday
| from Baltimore to spend short vacation.
| Miss Daisy Shaw has returned home for her sum-
mer vacation Mr. Witter, of Baltimore, was her
| guest for a few days.
| Rev. Ross Stonesfer of the Church of God of
Chambersbprg Pa, by special request filed Rev.
| b. w. Kindleys pulpit last Sunday evening and
delivered a most interesting discourse. He is a
young man of unusual talent an earnest, forcible.
thoughtful impressive speaker, and bids fair to be
an orator He has wonderful memory and de-
| livers his sermons without notes He is graduate
of Princeton College.
! Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Worthington, daughter
| Dora and son Roland, were guests of Mr. Josiah
| Erb's family SATURDAY. and Sunday.
Sunday morning. July IA, at 1870, the annual
| harvest service will be celebrated in the NJ. P.
church. Wheat will be very prominent in the
decorations. The pastor will hold at p. m a
patriotic service. Subject, Our Religion and ouI
Country.
Mark Matthias of Baltimore; Mrs. Wade Courtney
| Cummings and Courtney, of Tighman, Md
are visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs Reuben j.
| Matthias.
Miss Lotte Six and Charles Harry, of Middle
| burg were guests of Frank Zentz's family on We'd
nesday
| Miss Margaret Ann Hartman is visiting friends in
Frizellburg.
! Mrs. John Harbaugh, Misses Elizabeth and Elsie
| Harbaugh Miss Roman Hollenberry and Carroll
| Weaver spent Wednesday visiting friends in West
| minister.
Mrs. Harry Birnie, of Taneytown, is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Eliza Zollickoffer.
| Mrs Helen Bower, of Askridge, Kansas. visiting
! Mr. and Mrs. Thomas II. Routson
Miss Flossie Englar, of Pennsylvania, is the guest
| of her cousin DR.. Jesse Englar.
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Personal and Society Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs VIM p Maulsby, Of Freder-
lex, visited Mrs. Anna Manlsby, of Westmin-
ster last Saturday.
Mai. Geo. c. Wedderburn, of Baltimore,
was a guest of Mr.. G. II. Vanderford from
last Saturday until Tuesday.
Mr.. C. R. Miller and wife, of Baltimore,
visited relatives in Westminster from Saturday
until Monday.
Mrs. c. H. Vanderford and children and
Mrs. Florence Mills are at their cottage on
the Patuxent at Baskerville.
Hon. Milton G. Urner and Alfred Ritter,
of the Frederick bar, were in Westminster
last Saturday on legal business.
Ex-Gov Frank Brown, son Frank Brown,
Jr., and daughter, Miss May Brown, sailed
from New York on the Steamer Deutschland
for Europe on Thursday. They will return in
September.
Mr.. S.A. Tubman and family and Mr.. Rich
ard Worthington and family, all OF Baltimore,
Nd, are at The Westminster.
Mr.. F. Ray Lockard, of Baltimore, is spend
ing his vacation with relatives near this city.
Mr.. Vernon Savage, of New Market Iowa,
is visiting his brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. George E. Stoner. He brought
with him, from Kansas City, Marie, aged 81
| years, uaugnter OF MT. Harry OtoHeI.
Miss Man. Henning, of Westminster, Miss
Mary Wells and Mr.. G. Franklin Wisner, OF
Hampstead, attended house party given by
Mrs. William g. Henning, of Baltimore, at
her country home, Middleboro, Hartford coun
ty, last week.
Mr. Charles Roop, of Baltimore, is visiting
his mother and sisters, this city.
Mr.. Paul Reese, Of New York, is home on
visit.
Mrs. W. S. Odell, of Washington, d. c., is
a guest of Miss Mary Il. Shellman.
Mr.. Geo. H. Brnie, of Taneytown, who at
tended the Christian Endeayor Convention at
Cincinnati, left there on Wednesday, at the
close of the conventions, for a trip TO the
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, and thence
through Northeast Ohio.
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Silver Run Items.

The body of Mrs. Lydia Frock widow of the late
Henry Frock, who died at the home of her daugh-
ter in York Pa on the 18th inst mt, brought
here and buried in the old cemetery last Saturday.
Services were held in the Reformed church. Rev. j.
S. Hartman officiating.
Elmer NJ son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bowman,
near Piney Creek, died last Monday night from
spasms and was buried in the Silver Rum Cemetery
on Wednesday He was aged II months and 10
days Services were held i'll the Lutheran church.
Rev. W. II. Ehrhart officiating.
Last Saturday evening heavy thundergust pass
ed over this place which cooled off the atmosphere
considerably. The thermometer fell % degrees in
halfan hour.
Carpenters have commenced work on Mr.. Eli
Bosses new house.
Mr. Jacob Koontz has had an addition built to his
barn; Kemper & Feeser carpenters.
Mr. John D. Feeser lost one of his best horses from
collie last week. About months ago one of his best
horses died.
Miss Grace Dell, of Hanover, is visiting her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. Il. Lippy, i'll this place.
Mr. Samuel F. Null and wife of Westminster; Mr.
Henry T. Troxell and wife of Deep R IN; Grace Dell
of Hanover; Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Lippy and others of
this place. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Wisner
last Sunday
Farmers are done cutting grain in this vicinity
and are now hauling it in. Some have flushed
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-13
A Desperate Negro.

A. Leo Franklin, of the Maryland Univer.
sity, class of 1902, and son of Dr. B. G.. Frank
lin, of this city, was violently attacked by a
colored inmate of the hospital few days ago.
Mr.. F. had just recovered from a spell
of sickness. The violent negro had been
brought to the hospital by three policemen
and supposed to be suffering from the effects
of heat. He was at once put under the inhu-
ence Of morphia and soon became quiet.
At two o'clock that night Mr.. Franklin
with two other students was called to sit up
with the man. and warned to keep on their
guard when he awoke. He did awake and
gave the young men lively chase, and before
Mr.. franklin could escape from the room he
dealt him severe blow that blackened his eye
and cut deep cash above it.
He did not stop at this but ran him through
the corridors, and it was only with difficulty
that he escaped from him. Nurses and staff
were terrified and no one would venture near
him until the aid of four policemen was Sc
cured.
He threw one officer down and hurt him
very seriously.
The negro was large, muscular man, and
with blood gushing from his nostriIs, blood
shot eyes and foaming at the mouth, he had
the appearance of mad man.
The officers succeeded in getting him to the
station house, and the young men appeared
against him the next morning. The negro
was fined $40 and costs and sent to Jail for
thirty days
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Taylnrsyille Items.

The farmers of this section have completed cutting
wheat and are now housing it, Some of them have
already threshed it. The crop, it is thought, will not
average more than 10 to Is bushels per acre.
Mr.. Wesley Jenkins, of our town, met with a
painful accident last Saturday. while working
a barn near Ridgeville. Ratchet slipped from the
hand of fellow workman, striking him on the left
side of the head with the blade maknga deep cash.
Children's Day service viii be held at Taylors-
VILE church on next Sunday afternoon, commenc
ing at 80. AT its conclusion about 2S0, DR.. Reese
Murray agent of the Twentieth Century Thank
Offering and of the Woman's College, of Baltimore,
will deliver nn address sermon. Dr.. Murray will
also preach al Salem in the morning and will ad
dress the Epworth League at Ebenezer at night.
Rev ]. Everett Mitten, junior pastor of West Falls
circuit is off on a short vacation at present, spend
a few days at Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Rev. c. f. Dudrear preached at Homestead, Balti
more, on last Sunday, of which church he had been
a pastor The occasion was the 18th anniversary of
the church.
The Sunday school of West Falls church will
hold its annual picnic on Saturday the Goth. The
Monocacy band has been engaged for the occasion
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-13
SYKESvILLE ITEMS.
Wheat and Wagon Burned Large Eels-
Personals, &c.

Miss CoruelIa Lagore who has been visiting her
lister. Mrs Walter Seilman. has returned to Bsiti-
more.
Miss Tetlow and sister, Mrs. Owens, OF Baltimore
spent last week with Mrs. ]. R. weer.
Mr. B. F. Hammaker, of Libertytown, Frederick
county, was in sykesyille last Tuesday.
An exciting runaway occurred here on Friday OF
last week. horse belonging to Mr., Thos. Barnes,
of Eidersburg. took fright at piece of paper and
dashed headlong towards home, running about
mile before being caught Hsdaughter, Miss May,
was thrown out but fortunately. she escaped with
slight injuries No damage was done to vehicle OF
horse.
The intense heat last week caused the death oil
several horses. Those loosing them were Messrs.
John Forsythe John Cauthorn James Hatfield and
Thomas Bennett.
The annual 4th of July festivities of the Spring
field Hospital for the benefit and pleasure OF the
patients was held on that date. An exciting game
of ball and other outdoor sports given during
the day In the evening display of fireworks and
at night grand hop.
While threshing wheat from a field last Monday,
Mr. John o. Devries. OF Eldersburg, lost load oil
wheat and the wagon upon which it was loaded.
The team was driven by Mr.. Deyries' son. and in
going TO the machine he passed too near the en-
CINE, spark from which set fire TO the wheat. So
rapid did the fame consume wheat and wagon that
the team came near perishing. The loss is esti-
mated at sos.
Two Of our fishermen made good haul last Tues
day night. Harry Weer landed an eel 3l1a inches
long and 61z inches in circumference. 1t weighed
pounds ounces Harry Mellor caught one 3211a
inches long. 81 inches in circumference and weigh
ed pounds and ounces.
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orphans, Court.

Monday, July sth.-Mary c. Gilbert and
Eva E. Gilbert, executives of Edwin g..
Gilbert, deceased, returned inventories of
personal property, debts and money and re-
ceived order to sell personal property.
Frank G. Sharrer, administrator of Francis
A. Sharrer, deceased, returned inventory of
money.
Margaret A. Henry, administrative of
Samuel S. Henry, deceased, returned inven-
tories of personal property and money.
The Westminster Deposit and Trust Com
pany bonded as guardian to Thomas Pickett,
Lloyd Pickett and Howard Pickett, infant
children of Thomas Pickett, deceased.
Tuesday. July 9th.-Letters of adminstra-
ton on the estate of Lydia A. Frock, deceas-
ed, we're granted to Alice J. Frock.
James G. Berret, administrator of II. Emma
Berret, returned inventory of personal prop
erlV.
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Reunions at Pen-Mar.

The Reformed Church will hold their 18th
annual reunion at Pen Mar next Thursday,
the 18Th Three brilliant young speakers are
announced to address the gathering. The W.
Nd. R. r. will run a special train on the oc-
casion, leaving Westminster at Sa. m, Spring
Mills at 8.O4, Avondale at 8.07, Medford at
800 Wakefield at s. Is, New Windsor at 8.2l,
Linwood at 1927, Union Bridge at S.3l, Mid
dleburg at $40, Buceville at 8.43, Double
Pipe Creek at S48. The fare will be ST. 90
for the round trip from Westminster and points
to and including Medford, then the fare de-
creases as the distance lessons.
The 10Th annual Lutheran Reunion will be
held al Pen-Mar on the following Thursday,
July 25. Several addresses by distinguished
Givines and others will be delivered. A spe-
ciaI train will be run from Westminster on the
same schedule as given above aud at the same
fare.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-13
The Big Snake Killed.

In The ADVOCATE of June % was given an
account of an encounter with large black
snake by Mr.. Jonas Fridnger, of this city,
which bv many was received with expressions
of doubt, but all doubt can be cast aside now,
as the monster has been killed. Last Tues
day, while some men were working in or about
the place where Mr.. Fridnger saw it, near
Wisners schoolhouse, cutting timber for Dr.
Kalbach, they were fortunate in killing it, or
one equally as large. When dead it meas
ured IL feet and inches in length, and il is
said to have been the finest specimen ever
captured in that section. 1t is regretted that
the men had no appliances for weighing it,
though one man could not lift it easily. 1t
was called the Fridinger snake, and the com
munity is grateful that it is no more, as very
few cared to travel that road after Mr.. Fri
dinger's experience.
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weather Record for the Week.

July 6-mercury 70 at 7 a. m. and 90 at 2
p. m; generally clear with good breeze;
thunder gust from 2,45 until 5p. m. July =
mercury II at a. m. and 81 at 2 p. M; partly
cloudy; light shower at = 40 p. M; heavy thnn-
der gusl between $50 and I. p. M. July s.
mercury 67 at a. m. and IS at p. m; oc-
casional showers between 1890 and $50 a.
M; generally cloudy. July 9-mercury 81 al
a. m. and 81 at 2 p. m; generally clear.
July l0-mercnry y al a. m. and 81 at 2 p.
M. fog, followed by partly cloudy weather.
July 1i-mercury Is at a. m and "a at p.
m. fog, followed by generally clear weather;
cloudy after 80 p M; thunder gust with
light rain at $50; almost continuous electrical
storm from l l.3O p. m. until 400 a. m. with
heavy rain. July l 2-mercury 65 at Z a. m.
and 80 at 2 D. m; cloudy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-07-13
proceedings of the School Board.

The School Commissioners at their meeting
on Friday the 9Th instant, appointed Mr..
Everett Hidey, of Baltimore City, as teacher
in the manual training department to be es-
tablished in the High School at Westminster.
Mr.. Hidey has just taken special course in
manual training Miss Sallie Solliday, of
Hagerstown, graduate of Western Maryland
College, was appointed as first assistant in the
same school, in the place of Mr.. Burgoon, re-
signed
Mr. Franklin w. Horich was appointed to
the Maryland Institute for the promotion OF
the NJ echanic Arts.
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Mt, Airy Items.

On Friday of last week Mr.. Charles Runkles and
wife went to Atlantic City, and returned on Mon
day.
Mrs. DERRICK has moved into her new house.
Miss Belle Runkies spent Monday with Miss
Pearl Mercer. at Morgan
Mrs A. Eugene Mercer of Baltimore, is visiting
her PARENTS Mr. and Mrs VIM. Fl. Roberts
Miss Netie Norwood and Mr.. F. Marion Pool
spent Sunday in Mt. Pleasant.
pr w J Seman and wife of Baltimore. are Wis
iting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Seman, at
this place.
o. NJ. Spurrier
ME- MORGAN Clary has occupied his new dwelling
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LinebOro Items.

Farmers are nearly done harvesting and
hauling in By Saturday night all will be done.
At the close of harvest a large table is filled
with cake, lemonade, ice cream, &C., and
served in abundance. This is the way our
farmers treat their harvest hands and the
hands enjoy the treat very. much.
The potatoe crop will be small on account
of the extreme heat. Cabbage worms are de-
stroying gardens. A large number of celery
plants are being set out. Onion crop is a
good one, and they are selling at from 40 to
AZ cents per bnshel.
Farmers sowed milet early in the spring
and it promises to be fine crop.
Mr. Abraham Urine, our Oldest male citizen,
in now enjoying his Seth year. He is in good
health and never had a sick day.
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CRANBERRY Items.

Thursday morning of last week 81 chickens
were found dead in the chicken yard of Mr..
Peter Wertz, that had been killed Wednes-
day night, and probably many carried away.
What did the butehery is not known, but is
believed to be mink. Several weeks ago
about 20 were killed for Charles Lippy; also
some of Henry Hosfel's The later thinks his
we're killed by pug dog
VIM. II. Stansbury has purchased the
threshing rig of Jacob l.. Shaffer, including
the engine, wheat separator, clover hulier'
shingle saw, chopper and crusher.
Grove Bros, of Manchester, passed through
here Monday evening with new Geiser trac-
tiou engine and separator, which they pur-
chased recently.
Corn is looking fine in this section.
Sunday school at O. clock a. m. sharp
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Washington, Westminster and Gettysburg
Railroad.
From the Gettysburg Compiler, July9.

From the Gettysburg Compiler. July 8
A. f. Lehman, of Philadelphia, who is
wel-known here as railroad surveyor was a
Gettysburg visitor last week, being here on
business connected with the proposed steam
road TO be known as the Washington, West
minister and Gettysburg R. r. He has begun
work on the survey of the Maryland end of
the line and will move toward Gettysburg, we
are informed This road has no connection
with the Baltimore. Westminster and Gettys-
burg Street Railway Company, although both,
it appears, will run in relatively the same di-
rection.
At meeting of number of gentlemen
who are concerned in this project last Monday
new company was formed, having for It's
purpose the construction Of steam road from
Gettysburg to York Springs. 1t is composed
of the following: j. B. Colgrove, of Wash
ington, President; Chas. II. Duttera, of Lit
testown. Vice President; S. NJ. Bushman,
Treasurer; Charles A. Trostle, Secretary; J..
L. Bntt, Esq, John +. Houck, John A.
Shorb, Of this county, and A. C. Cady, of
Washington.