The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-05-11
SATURDAY, MAY II. 1901
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREvITIES.


was transacted by the County Commissioners
beyond making transfers and attachments.
The May Term of the Circuit Court begins
on Monday with an unusually large docket.
There are 73 trials, II appeals and II originals
Recently painted houses are badly scared
by smokers striking matches on them. Don't
do it. Use the sole of your shoe for that pur-
pose.
Mr.. Samuel Miller on the Washington road,
has had his residence painted, wire fence
placed around his yard, put in new pump
and made other improvements.
The ADVOCATE acknowledges the receipt of
an invitation TO the ceremonies attending the
LAYING of the cornerstone of the Fifth Regi
ment Armory. this Saturday, May 18th.
DR.. J. Howell Billngslea, Clerk of the Cir
cut Court. has placed in the vault of the Office
two bicycle ladders. They are great con-
venience to those who use the records.
Bicycle riders should remember that the
city ordinances prohibit the riding of wheels
on The pavements or sidewalks, and that they
must not ride after night without lighted lamps.
Mr. George w. Albangh has commenced a
mill, 34x7S feet, on his property on the Cor
such road, near this city. He will also erect
pumping station, &c., on the same property.
Between and 8 o clock Wednesday night
a much needed rain began falling and con-
tinued with slight cessation until p. m.
Thursday During the night there were sew
eral fine showers and u thunder gust.
Messrs. Jacob Elgen u Son have contracted
with the Westminster Savings Bank for new
building. They are removing the old build
ing, and in its place will erect a first-class
bank, with the latest improved vault, &c.
Hillary Ford. of Hanover, Pa, a conductor
or the Baltimore and Harrisburg Railroad,
was caught between the side of car and the
platform at Hampstead, last Tuesday, and re-
ceived severe bruises on his breast and right
shoulder.
According to the Philadelphia Ledger, the
coal trust advanced the price of anthracite
coal ten cents ton on May 1st, and there is
to be monthly advance of ten cents until
September, when the March circular figures
will be restored.
The Montour House, this city, has been
thoroughly cleaned, some repainting has been
done, and other improvements made, and the
house been put in excellent order. Mr.. John
H. Six, formerly of Union Bridge, and hotel
proprietor of long experience, has taken a
lease on the hotel.
Judge Reifsnider drew the following jurors
on Wednesday, in place Of those who were
excused David A. Buchman, instead of
Tobias A. Martin; John E. Null, instead of
George Carbaugh Fletcher A. Bale, instead
of Francis T. Buckingham, and Frank G. Dor
sey, instead of John w. Wilson.
{. Hanover, Pa, and vicinity was visited by a
terrific gale at late hour on Thursday night
of last week. The barn of Samuel Bair was
unroofed, and because of trees the house was
saved from serious damage by preventing the
roof from striking it. Fences, outbnildings,
shade and fruit trees were Frustrated. Ram
fell heavily, accompanied by brilliant lightning
and severe crashes of thunder.
Mr.. William Fl. Gregg, father-in law Of Mr..
Frank w. Shriver, of Philadelphia, Pa, for
merly of this city, died at his residence in
Wilmington, Delaware, on the 18th instant.
Mr.. Gregg was born in Wilmington SO years
ago In 1866 he began the manufacture OF
carriages, and was so successful that he was
induced to open branch in Philadelphia, OF
which Mr. Shriver had charge. Mr.. Gregg
was well known in his native city for his many
charities.
From Mr. W. Riley Myers, agent for The
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
we have received book entitled Accidents,
Emergencies and Hlness-A Manual for Refer
ence." 1t contains information that you want
quicky-what to do in case of accidents,
emergencies, poisons, care of invalids,. and
remedies to use until you can obtain physl-
clan. The treatments have been carefully
prepared by a corps of skilled physicians and
can be relied upon.
The Gettysburg Compiler, of Tuesday last,
saws At meeting of gentlemen interested
IN the proposed Washington Gettysburg Rail
way, in the office of the First National Bank
Friday, the following officers were elected
President, DIR. J. B. Colgrove, of Washington,
d. c.; president, Hon. C. A. Duttera, OF
Littlestown; Secretary, "a. A. Cady, of WASH
ington; treasurer, S. NJ. Bushman, of Gettys-
burg. Beyond the statement that the next
meeting is to be in Baltimore on May 23rd,
nothing definite is given out for publication.
A call was made by the Secretary of the
Treasury for statement by the National
Banks at the close Of business on April "a.
The banks of this county at that time had on
deposit the following amounts Union Ma
tional, $2I3, 749. a. Farmers and Mechanics
SI19, 479. 90; the First National, 1929, 1879. 43,
and the First National of New Windsor, $50,
6O7. 49, On Thursday last the Westminster
Savings Bank had on deposit $640, 1929, the
Union Mills Savings Bank $31, 1872 45, anc
the Westminster Trust and Deposit Company
$318, 848.01.
The Epworth League of Centenary M. B.
Church, this city, gave a very pleasant socla
in the lecture recon- of the church Tuesday
evening. A very interesting program was
rendered, consisting of recitations. vocal ant
instrumental solos, duets, quartets, severa
selections on the graphophone, and spelling
bee, in which about thirty persons took part
Miss Rachael Buckingham was the successful
contestant, being the only one remaining OF
the floor, and received large cake, as also
did Mr.. James Shreeve, of the College, who
was next to Miss Buckingham. Relreshment:
were abundantly served.
Mr.. Charles E. Fink, of this city, and two
others have been granted franchise for the
use of the streets of Littestown, Pa, for al
electric railway for 40 years. The propert,
is to be exempt from taxation for 10 years
Mr.. Fink and the syndicate which he repre-
sents have purchased the turnpike which rum
from the Maryland State line through Littles
town to Gettysburg, Pa 1t is expected tina
an electric railroad will be built from Gettys
burg to Westminster and be extended through
to Washington, D. c., at an early date, ant
probably, also, to Resterstown to connec
with the line from there to Baltimore
The Western Maryland College base bal
club were defeated last Saturday. in Baltimore
by the club of Mount St Joseph's College, b.
III to 6. The ST. Joseph's boys were at th
bat 40 times, made 10 hits, IL runs and
errors Western Maryland was at the bat 81
times, made IL hits, 6 runs and errors. Th
game was witnessed by about 600 persons
who yelled and cheered, and got the Western
Maryland pitcher somewhat mixed IN the At
and 7th innings, when the visitors made MIN
of their eleven runs. On their home groun
this Saturday morning the Western Mary
land ball tossers will cross bats with the clu
OF St. Johns College
Mrs Amanda E. Baehr, widow Of the lat
John Baehr, of Hanover, Pa, died last Sun
day night from complication of disease:
after an illness of four weeks, aged rs years
2 months and days. She was daughter {
Daniel Diehl, of near New Oxford, p
About So years ago she married John Baehl
who died two years ago. She is survived b
one brother, Jesse Diehl, of near New o.
ford; two half-sisters, Mrs. Henry Weiker
of near Bonneauvile, Mrs. Jacob Hellzel, {
New Oxford, and two half brothers, Elijah /
f. Diehl, of Leesburg, Indiana, and Rev
Samuel A. Diehl, Of Westminster. Mr.:
Baehr was an aunt to Messrs. Albert, Charlie
and Milton Schaeffer, of this city.