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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
Union Bridge Items.

new band has been organized in Union
Bridge with the following members aud the
instruments u. c. Wentz, president, alto;
J. E. Lambert, vice president, cornet; VIM.
II. Perry, treasurer, alto; G.. c. Myers, secre-
tary, double bass; j. w. Little, leader, cornet,
and G. L. Clemson, Ezra Arbaugh, Lowell
Birely, G. C. Clemson, Thomas Gather, each
cornet; C. p Snyder, Harry Snyder, d. G..
Pearre, Chas. Minnick, C. Z. Gray, ali clar-
nets; James Arbaugh, picolo; Vim. A. Au-
men. euphonium; Bernard Wilson, tuba; P.
NJ. Rinehart, Oscar Harris, Benton Arbaugh,
all trombones; John W. Arbaugh, alto; c. c..
Little, Drum Major; Frank Snyder and
Willie Gray, snare drums; Hickson Pearre,
saxiphone and Edward Foge, janitor.
The Knights of Pythias held very enjoy
able entertainment on Tuesday evening. Rob
ert o. Fuss was the fortunate holder of the
coupon that drew the barrel of flour. The
town orchestra furnished the music. Among
the attractions was minstrel troupe. The
Knights number about fity-6 members.
The firemen cleared about $50 at their fair
last week They had 65 cakes presented to
them John A. Englar, of Linwood was a
regular attendant at the fair.
We hear that the wedding bells will ring
soon. We think from the Methodist church.
A. w. Buckingham, of Westminster, our
school teacher, was in town several days this
week.
One hundred and twelve dollars taken
! in at the LinwSod festival.
|. C. Rinehart of Priestland, has purchased
the DIR. Mannakee residence, on Broadway,
from Mrs Markell, and will improve it and
move here this fall.
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urnnanS, Court.

Monday, June 3.-Letters of administration
on the estate of Mary C. Mills, deceased,
granted to John S. Mills, who received order
to notify creditors.
John S. Mills, administrator of Mary c.
Mills, returned inventories of personal prop
erty, debts and money.
Mary E. Armacost, executrix of Mary +.
Armacost, deceased, returned inventories OF
personal property, debts and money.
Almer w. Pickett, administrator of Susan
Z. Pickett, returned inventory OF money and
settled first and final account.
Tuesday, June Murray &. Masenheim-
er, administrator of Susan A. Masenheimer,
returned inventory of personal property and
received order to sell same.
Daniel A. Cox, executor of Melchor Cox,
settled twelfth account.
Grove j. Shipley aud George Benson, ad-
ministrators pendente lite of John Wonders,
returned inventories of personal property,
debts and money.
Last will and testament of Cornelius Bra
shear, deceased, admitted to probate and let
tiers testamenary granted to Albert Jones,
who received order to notify creditors.
Charles Marquart, administrator of William
U. Lampert, settled second and final account
First and final account in the estate OF VIM
T. Wells, John G. Wells and Frank ii. Well;
infants, stated by Rock Hill College, surety.
Edward o. Weant bonded as guardian to
John g. Wells and Frank H. Wells, infants
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Long Corner Manchester District) Items.

st. Peters Chldren's services were well
attended last Sunday morning.
st. Pauls u B. Sunday school intend eel
ebrating Childrens Day on June 10.
Picnics and festivals are in order now. The
festival at Miller's school house last Saturday
evening was well attended considering the in
clement weather The school house was opened
and all that could found shelter in there while
it rained.
John C. Seim was the first one to make
hay, commencing June 3.
George Fritz, ST.. has cow that had to be
strung up on account of an injury in her hip.
Paul Bohn's horse became unmanageable
at the barking of dog at VIM. Masemore's
on the way to the festival on Saturday even
ing. Mr.. BONN in some manner fell out of
the buggy and had his face scratched eonsid-
cradle. The horse went on to Alexander
Bortner's, where it was caught by Edward
Freede, who was also on his way to the festi-
val The team sustained no injury.
The roads that had lately been worked with
the road pillow were made very rough during
the late rains.
Henry Seim, of York, is spending week
with his parents.
Harry Bortner made business trip to Bal
timore on Friday and Saturday of last week.
C. f. Shelter made business trip to Jeffer
son on Monday.
Mary Ehrharl was in Glen Rock Saturday.
Miss Amy Shelter was in Hanover several
days this week
John Thurman, who lived with Fremont
Miller. has left that place and is with N. R.
Hare of Loganvile. Rufus Miller now fills
the position vacated-by him.
Miss Rosa Naitzell was the guest of Misses
Louise and Jennie Peppler on Sunday.
Miss Ida Fouhrman, of New Freedom, was
the guest of her parents on Sunday.
Annie aud Saliie FIorestead, of Hoffman
Vile, visited their sister, Mrs. E. B. Good
fellow, and family, on Sunday.
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New ADVERTISEMENTS.

Millinery, Trimmed Hats, Ribbons, &c, at
and Below Cost-Mrs. X. l.. Sherman, 10
Penna. Ave, Westminster.
Special Bargains at Derr Lamherd's Great
Model Emporium, Westminster, Md.
This Weeks Good News at the New York
Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
Excellent Cooking D, Bowers, The
White Palace, Westminster, Md.
Everybody Desires to be Easy-Wm. e..
Devilbiss, Westminster, Nd
Visitors to the City Welcome at Miller
Bros. Popular Cash Stores.
Notice TO Farmers-M. John Lynch, Mana
ger, Westminster, Md.
Bids for Building Public School House
S. Simpson, Secretary.
Every Day, &c--Wade H. d. Warfield X
Co., Sykesville, Md.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postothee
Westminster, Md.
Read Derr & Landlords Little Advertise
ments.
Dividend No. 4-George NJ. Parke, Treas.
Special Notice-H. b. Grammer, Clerk.
Special Notice-O. ID. Gilbert, Mayor.
Legal Notices. Festivals
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WESTERN MARYLAND COLLEGE.
Thirty-Flrst Annual commemorative
gram of Events.

Friday, June 7th-s.OO p. m.-Closing Ex-
ercises of the Preparatory School.
Saturday, June 8th-6.30 p. m.-Presi-
dents Reception.
500 p. m.-Class Reception.
Sunday, June 9th-10. 80 a. m.-Baccalau-
reate Sermon by President Lewis.
500 p. m.-Sermon before the Christian
Association by Rev. Frank r. Bristol, d. D.,
of the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church, Washing
ton, d. C.
Monday, June 10th-s.0O p. m.-Gradu-
ates' Recital in Music and Elocution.
200 p. m.-Field and Track Athletics,
consisting of high jumping, running, shot
putting, relay races, and a game of base ball
between Western Maryland College and West
ern Maryland Alumni.
Tuesday, June 11th-10.00 a. m.-Sociely
Contest for the Merrill and Newell Trophies.
1920 a. m.--Annual meeting of the Board
of Trustees.
200 p. manual Meeting of Alumni
Association.
$50 p. m.-Society Reunions.
8.00p. m.-Sophomore and Freshman Con-
test in Elocution for the Norment Prizes.
Wednesday, June 12th-9.30 a. m.-Com-
mencement
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Gambler Items.

Mt Pleasant M. Z. Sabbath school will
hold its Children's Day service on Sunday,
June 23d.
Quite number of our citizens attended
memorial exercises at Winfield last week.
Mrs. Robert Barnes is quite i'll with in
hammatory rheumatism. DIR. b. G. Frank
lin, of Westminster, is her attending physi-
clan.
Mr. Samuel Monroe attended the funeral of
his aged mother, at Welheredsville, on the
9th instant.
The plasterers have about completed their
work on the Jr o. U. A. NJ. Hall at this
place.
Miss Elsie Arnold, of Baltimore, is visiting
her cousin, Miss Daisy Barnes.
Miss Margaret Haiues, who has been visit
ing her sons in Philadelphia, returned home
last Saturday much pleased by her visit.
Mr. Clinton Shipley is having his house
painted; Mr.. A. +. Gambler, contractor.
Mr.. William Galloway, who recently pur
chased the farm of the late Rebecca Mussel-
man, is building thereon dwelling and other
necessary buildings.
Mr.. r. w. Barnes has built an addition TO
his wagon shed.
Mrs Mollie Bush had the misfortune to
lose fine driving mare by loekjaw.
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Pleasant Valley Items.

Miss Clara Myers. formerly of this place,
but now of Baltimore, and Master Willie
Fowler, of Baltimore, paid visit TO our town
last Sunday.
Mrs. Harry Myers aud son Vernon, of this
place, spent a week with Mrs. Myers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Baker, and other relatives, of
Copperville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph P Yingling attended
the funeral of Mrs. Yingling's uncle, Mr.
Ephraim Cover, of Frzelburg, on Monday
last
Miss Elsie Leistsr is spending several weeks
with her aunt, Mrs. Joshua Fowler, Of Balti-
more. Mrs. Fl. 7. Wantz and daughter,
Ruth Anna, are visiting friends in Baltimore.
Rev. VIM. Fl. Ehrhart will preach here
Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Owing to the
Indictment weather ON May 26th there was not
a full turnout of the members at communion
services, therefore there will be another OPP
portunity Sunday morning for the benefit of
those who were unable to be present May 18th.
Mr. Brooke Cover, of Lowell, Mass, and
sister, Mrs. Lewis T. Reese, near Union
Bridge, visited Mr.. Joseph P. Yingling last
Tuesday.
On last Tuesday morning Mr. Elmer Zepp
and Miss Ella Black, daughter OF Mr.. aud
Mrs. Granville Black. passed through this
place on their way to Silver Run, where they
were ny otN w III. II. lHuiilliA. HC
bride is very highly esteemed young lady
and the groom is promising young business
man of Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs. Zepp have
our best wishes.
Quite number of our people expect to at
tend the great fremen's parade and other
events in Westminster next Wednesday and
Thursday.
Summer school closed on Wednesday and
we think the children as well as the parents
and teacher are glad
Mrs. Washington Myers and daughter, near
Silver Run, spent several days this week with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Black.
Mr.. Irwin Hahn,o Glenco, Baltimore county,
is spending few days home, aud attending
the teachers examination at Westminster.
Wheat aud grass are looking fine and farm
ers feel encouraged.
The Sunday School celebration will be held
July 81
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
MedfOrd Items.

Messrs Bale, Engle & Co. have three
stores-one at Medford, one at Gist and one
at Manchester, and they have two teams on
the road Messrs. Ernest Winters and John
Koontz are clerks at the Medford store, VIM.
Allen at Manchester, and Chester Bale at
Gist.
Mr.. Jesse Baile's new laundry is so ar
ranged as TO be run by either steam or water.
1t is said TO be the best fitted establishment in
the county.
Mr.. David Englar is kept busy filling orders
for his patent gate.
Mr. Harry Mitten, our butcher, is doing a
large business.
r. Isaac N. Stoner recently purchased u
fine drove of fat cattle, and also shipped a car
load of fresh cows. From Mr.. Ernest Myers
he purchased two-yearold bull that weighed
1870 pounds.
The best grass in this vicinity is where the
refuse from canned tomatoes was placed. and
the best grain is on the ground where the to-
matoes grew.
Mr. Harry Lippy and wife have moved to
the farm of Mr.. Frank Stevens.
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Harvey Items.

Mr.. Theodore B. Horner, died suddenly
last Monday at his home. He leaves wife
and several children. inferred in the Gettys-
burg cemetery Wednesday.
Mrs Lewis Heiser died at the home of her
son, Benjamin Heiser. She was buried in the
Lutheran cemetery, Taneytown, Tuesday.
Mr.. Joseph A. Good is visiting his father.
His wife was buried in the Lutheran Gene
terry short time ago. He has six children.
Miss Arela Shriver has returned from Ship
pensburg Pa, high school. She is gradu-
ate in music.
Mr.. Edward Kiser, of Baltimore, is visiting
relatives in this place and vicinity.
Miss Blanche Lauderbaugh has returned
from school.
Miss Phoebe Newcomer, who has been in
York for several months, has returned home.
Mr.. Stanley Smith opened his hotel this
week.
Last Sunday evening there were nine
buggies coming into town a short distance
apart. The first party stopped suddenly and
there were six buggy tops smashed or torn;
fortunately no one was hurt
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Among the promising young men Of Car
roll county is Mr.. Alvan E. Shaeffer, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Shaeffer, of Hampstead,
who, through vigor, energy and perseverance
has gained for himself distinction, as we'll as
notable advancement. Until recently Mr..
Shaeffer was Private Secretary to Mr.. Geo.
r. Webb, President of the Maryland Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company of Baltimore,
and gave up the position with the Telephone
Company to accept that of Private Secretary
to Mr.. Lyman McCarty, Assistant General
Passenger Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company, with headquarters in New
York City. Since then be has become chief
clerk in the Passenger office, New York. He
first Started with the B. so. in the capacity
of Stenographer and Bill Lading Clerk in the
in the Office of Mr.. H. w. Atkinson, CONNER
cial Freight Agent, and at the time had charge
of all the reconsigned grain, etc. from the
West, through Green Spring, W. Va, to the
Western Maryland and Phila. & Reading Rail
roads, as well as to points in the Virginias
While at home Mr.. Shaeffer had very
great inclination to advance himself and is
well known in his community for his sterling
integrity. He went through the Hampstead
High School, and later took a Stenographical
course in the leading Shorthand College of the
South, and is an expert Stenographer. He
is also associated with the Young Mems
Christian Association of Baltimore and mem
Der of Clifton Methodist Episcopal Church.
Today Saturday he will visit his parents
III Hampstead district
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Silver Run Items.

Mr.. Herbert NJ. Lip2y, who attended The
State Normal School in Baltimore, is home on
vacation until next September, when he will
resume his studies again.
Mr.. Edgar Yingling who is employed in The
York silk factory was home over Sunday.
Charles Hull who has been out in Indiana
since March is home again.
Messrs. Henry Willet and Edward SIiier are
hauling bark for Kemper & Feeser 10 the
Tannery below Westminster.
The communion services in the Lutheran
church we're very well attended on Sunday,
the church was crowded. About 225 com
muned and the collection amounted to $50.
Mr.. Henry Willet is improving his property
by having it painted. Mr.. John HARLEY, OF
Frizellburg is doing the work.
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MelrOse Items.

Notwithstanding the continuous wet wealth
er there seems to be good prospects for crops.
VENTS Union Sunday school now numbers
78, and more are coming. Their annual eel
ebration will be on August 81.
The creamery is doing good business,
with a promise of more in the future;
Mr.. John E. Rhodes at the old WenIz
stand, has bought two tons of binder Irvine.
Last week Mr. John S. Wentz sold TO Mr..
Emanuel Sellers a small lot of land here for
800 We learn that Mr.. Sellers has sold Mr..
Henry Black a piece of land here, and that
Mr.. Black intends to build upon it in the near
future.
Mr.. Samuel j. T. Steiner has finished re-
painting his residence; Geo. Thieret has made
some improvements to his hotel; Mr. Z. IL.
Wentz, of Lineboro, has erected a large coal
bin at the station house, and many other IN
provements are going to be made.
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A NEGRO RIOT NEAR MT. AIRY.
One Man instantly Killed and Another Dies
Shortly After.

At Jackson's Chapel, near Mt. Airy. q
strawberry festival was held last SATURDAY.
night, which was participated in not only is
the negroes of that community, but by large
number of those at work on the rallroai im
provements. Charles 4. Burns, aged alb nj
% years was instantly killed, aud Luke -do"re,
aged about As years was fatally Wounded.
Outsiders and participants describe the racket
as free for-all shooting match, at least
twenty shots being exchanged by The two men
and their friends.
Sheriff Troxell, Deputy Sheriff Brenge
States Attorney, Worlhingion ailI Coroner
C. Ii. EckSteiu, all of Frederick, visited the
scene Sunday aud empann-led a jury, with
Lysander Etchison as foreman. The jury
rendered verdict 10 the feet thai Burns
came to his death from IA bnhet fired by Luke
Moore and that Luke Nose received Il prob
ably fatal wound from pistol shot bred by
Oliver Buns, who was arrested and committed
10 Jail.
William Gordon and Robert Dunlap, both
colored, were charged with being accessories.
Gordon was baied, but the officers were I'M
able 10 apprehend Dunlap. The jury severe
ly condemned the chapel as a nuisance, as 1t
is used for other than religious purposes
From the evidence, which was very contra
dictory, it was shown that j. Jackson owns
the place; that a festival was in progress and
the building was crowded when dispute
arose between Burns and Moore about wo-
man. Burns was elected. He went off, but
returned with several friends and demaned
admission.
Another quarrel was provoked when Burns
and his friends, who were on the outside,
opened fire on Moore The fire was prompt
ly returned by those inside, where pandemo.
mum reigned. Women screamed and jumped
out of the windows. Others, men as well as
women, fell upon the floor to avoid the bull
lets. Some of these we're trampled upon Dy
the crowd vainly endeavoring to seek an exit.
After the ammunition was exhausted and the
lights restored, Moore was found on the floor,
having been shot in the stomach, and short
distance from the place Burns was found
deal, with bullet hole in his neck, the ball
having lodged under his left arm.
DIR. Jesse Downey, of New Market, held an
autopsy, and in looking for the bullet found
the young negro's heart was on the right side
of his body. Moore was sent to Baltimore
hospital Sunday afternoon but the doctor said
he could not live.
Luke Moore died at Johns Hopkins Hospi-
tai last Monday, and the States Attorney of
Frederick county was informed of the fact.
Moore had fifteen wounds in his bowels, and
his death was caused by shock and in1amma
ton from pistol ball that penetrated the left
side of the abdomen. Moore was foreman of
Z ho oil RI nd in, ha napa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
MO. 1882 EQUITY.
I, the Circuit Court for Carroll County.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
George W. Albaugh, Assignee, etc, VS.. Al
fred T. Buckingham and wife, Mortgagors
Ordered this oath day of May, 1901, by the
Circuit Court for Carroll county, sitting as a
Court of Equity, that the sale of the real es,,
tate mentioned in these proceedings made and
reported by George w. Albaugh, Assignee OF
Mortgage, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause to the contrary thereof be shown on or
before the 24th day of June, next; provided a
copy of this order be inserted in some news
paper printed and published in Carroll county
aforesaid once in each of three successive
weeks before the 18th day of June, next
Thereport states the amount OF sale to be
two thousand dollars $4,000.
JAS. Fl. BILLINGSLEA, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test
may25 st JAS. III. BILLINGsLEA, Clerk.
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Child Burned TO Death.

Edna, aged four years, child of Mr.. Edward
Reed. near Manchester, was burned to death
last Wednesday morning. She was with two
other children who had gone into summer
kitchen to start fire in stove, and Edna's
clothing took fire from the stove, burning her
so severely that death ensued during the day.
Dr. Weaver of Manchester was Immediately
summoned and alleviated her suffering. Her
face, body and limbs were terribly burned
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
Mt, Airy Items.

Mr.. Vinton Baker, of Baltimore, spent last
week with Mr.. B. Norwood and family.
Children's Day exercises will be held in
Ridgevlle Church Sunday afternoon, June g.,
at O clock
There will be an ice cream and strawberry
festival held at the NJ. E. Church. this place,
on the evenings of June 13, IA and Is.
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Live-Brd Event 5 birds, high guns Pet
ers, 5; Seiiz, 3; Eyster, 5; Malone, 5; N. II.
Bortner, 8; German, 8; Bortner, 2; Hawkins,
4; Baughnfan, 3; Hicks, 8; Ref, 5; Willis, 3;
Duval, 3; Oursler, 8.
Miss aud Out ($2 entrance, at live birds y
N. Il. Bortner, Malone, Oursler, Ref and
and Willis divided
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
NOTICE.

Having disposed of my business to The
Merchants Grocery Co. of Westminster, Nd,
| wish to thank my old friends and customers
for the patronage they have so kindly given
me, and at the same time notify all persons
knowing themselves to be indebted to me by
book account or past due notes, TO call and
make settlement OF same.
jun-1-3t Il. y. GhlMES.
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Tran Shooting.

On Friday last week the annual spring trap
shooting tournament given by the Westmin-
ster Gun Club was held The light attend
ance and low scores were due to inclement
weather. Score:
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,,,..NKENTUcKY and
g., OHIO HORSES.

On Tuesday, June 4, 1901, 1 will receive
carload of
Kentucky and Ohio Horses, Workers
and Drivers; also few fine Sad
dlers. Call and see my stock before buying
elsewhere.
81. A. SMITH.
;un1 Hanover, Pa.
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Myers, Jesse Zepp, Joseph ID.
The following will participate in the parade:
Company H., First Md. Regiment, Capt
Auer in command.
Carriages with President and Elk Pres-
dents and Officers of Maryland State Fire
Mayor and Common Council and invite d
guests.
Westminster Band.
Westminster Fire Department.
Junior Fire Company No. /, of Westmin-
ster and Drum Corps.
Junior Fire Company No. 2,of Westminster.
Veteran Volunteer Firemen of Baltimore
and Drum Corps.
Sons of Veterans Volunteer Fire Company
of Baltimore.
Water Witch Hook and Ladder and Hose
Company of Annapolis.
Independent Hose Company No. ofFred
erick and Band.
Union Bridge Fire Company and Band
United Steam Fire Engine Company No.
of Frederick.
Frostburg Fire Company aud Band.
Taneytown Fire Company and Band.
Cumberland Hose Company and Band.
Rescue Hose Company of Annapolis.
Good Will Fire Company No. of Iona
coming.
Manchester Fire Company and Band
Junior Fire Company No. 2 of Frederick.
McSherrystown Steam Fire Engine Com
dany Of McSherrystown, Pa.
Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
No. 4, Alexandria, Va, and Drum Corps.
Philadelphia Fire Engine Company No. l
of Pottstown, Pa, and Drum Corps.
Rouss Hook and Ladder Company No. l
of Winchester, Va.
Hampstead Fire Company of Hampstead
and Drum Corps
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-06-08
STATE FIREMEN's CONVENTION.
Route of Parade Participating Companies
Aids TO the Chief Marshal, Etc.

Following is the route OF the Parade of the
various companies that will be Represented al
the Firemen's Convention in this city next
week. The parade will lake place Wednes
day, the first day. twill start from the Fire
Department Building, ON Main street, al 2
D. M, and the route will be Main street TO
Union, TO Pennsylvania avenue, to Main. to
Washington avenue, to Green, to Belle Grove
Square, to Bond, disbanding at Main street.
We republish synopsis of the program Tor
the two days: Wednesday, June 12.-7 a.
m. TO IL M, reception of delegates aud visit
ing companies by reception committee; 200
p. M, grand parade; 1870 p. m. to 9 p. m.
grand band concert; $50 p. M, Ninth Annual
Convention of Maryland State Firemen's As
sociation, at the High School Building, 10
which all firemen are invited. Thursday, June
1910 a. M, second meeting of Maryland
State Firemens Association at the same place;
IL a. M, hook and ladder contest; II M,
steam engine contest; 2.30 p. ~, races and
prize drill; $50 p. M, grand band concert.
The public are invited to attend the conven-
ton on both days.
Chief Marshal, John Milton Reifsnider, and
Ghiafo Staff Frank r. Gunninoha,n