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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
CARROLL COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE co.
Election of Direct0rs-Annual Dinner
Losses by Fire and Lightning.

On Monday last the annual election for d.
rectors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of Carroll Counig was held at their office in
this city. The following were chosen DIR.
Joshua w. Herring, DR.. Jacob j. Weaver, j.
Oliver Wadlow. Frank l.. Herring, Edward +.
Rinedollar. Louis (. Shriver, Samuel Roop,
E. O. Grimes, Dr. Chas. BilingsIea and
Joseph l.. Hanes, in place of Granville 5.
Haines, deceased. The directors organized
by eecting DR.. Herring prfSi'.t't and Edward
Lynch as secretary and treasurer The re-
ports of the various committees were read and
adopted. DR.. Herring thanked the directors
for comforting the honor upon him, for the
10Th time, and also showed how the company
had increased in that time Mr.. Lynch also
thanked the directors for the confidence re-
posed in him. After the close of business the
Directors adjourned TO The Westminster
where was served one of Host Crouts best
dinners, consisting of oysters-raw, stewed
and fried-roast beef, turkey, kraut, vege-
tables, celery &c. The table was decorated
with smilax and carnations.
The Secretary and Treasurer reported the
following losses:
Losses BY FIRE-John W. Davidson $500,
S. p. Sterner 1862. so, II. Gait $50, George
E. johnson So, Otto l.. Eide $196, David g..
Gents $115, Adam r. Zentz $40, d. S. Gil
ean S4OO, ii. NJ. Gllelan 81, 300. 10, ANNE
Dietrich 500, W. Z. Benson 81, Patterson
Bros. $3.50, j. B. and Z. Fl. Rakestraw $50,
John 0. Devries $2l, ID. Fl. Clemson SIG. Is,
r. Il. Bennett 81, O96. IS, R. II. Devries SIC,
Charles c. Hauver $40, G. |. Creager $3.50,
Ja.es and Ann AIbaugh $3.50, Louis Shipley
81, 100; total S7,23l.2S.
Losses BY LIGHTNING.-M. and &. A.
Wetzel $25, Jesse w. Fuss S25, John G.
Buckley S25: total SIS.
Amount of Property Insured 81, 1872, 227;
amount of Premium Notes $308, 1927, amount
of Invested Funds $3l ,527.22, number of
Policies 3,047.
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New President of the First National Bank.

On Tuesday last Mr.. John l.. Reitsnider,
of this city, was elected President Of the
First National Bank of Westminster, to sue
coed the late Granville S. Haines.
Mr.. Reifsnder has been director of the
bank since November 5, 1881, and has, per
haps, given more attention to It's affairs than
any other member. He has always been a
careful and prudent man in business, and
also an active and progressive citizen. He
was born in Taneytown on October 10, 1896.
At the age of eighteen he became partner
with his father, the late Jesse Reifsnider, i'll
the merchandise business in this city. He
later succeeded to the business, and then
again he was in the wholesale tobacco and
cigar business. For some years past Mr..
Reisnider has not been engaged in any regu
lar business.
He was leading spirit in the organization
of the Westminster Gas Light Company il
1863, and has been President of the Company
from its formation to the present time. lie
was also interested in the establishment OF
the plant of the Ice and Cold Storage Com
pany of Westminster, and was President OF
the company for the first few years Of its eX
istence Mr. ReifSnider was active in the re
organization of the Westminster Cemetery
Company in 1888, and has been its President
since that time. always taking an interest IL
its affairs
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services as usual in the Church of God Union
town-Sunday December p; subject for 1O.15 a. M,
Good News; in the evening on Life Voyage
Rev. J. D. Clark, Pastor.
Christmas sermon at Pipe Creek NJ. p. Church
sunday morning at 1879. Christmas service at
Uniontown NJ. p. Church at 40 p. IN:
Rev. B. W. Kindley. Pastor.
ST. Paups Reformed Church.-Sunday School at
9l5 a. m Divine service at 1O.3O a. m. ana 40
p L. '"'''''i'-- c. S. slagle, Pastor
Grace Lutheran Church-Sunday School at a.
N. Christmas Sermons and Christmas Music at
1870 a. m and 7.30 p. m. CHRISTMAS Exercises Dy
the Sunday School Christmas day at l.3O p m
P. II. Miller. d. D., Pastor.
Carroll Charge Reformed Church.-Diyine Ser
vice at Benz lmin's at 10 a. m AT Bachman's at2 p
m. Christmas Service Christmas at P m
Rev. James b. Stonesifer, Pastor
Salem Charge. Lutheran Church-Benjamin's
Church.-Sunday School ats a. m. Christmas ex-
ercises by the School at 10 Should the weather
be unfavorable. Monday evening or the hrst fair
evening. Y P. s. C. E. at p. m ST. johns
Church-Sunday School at p. m. Preaching at
p s. A. Diehl. Pastor.
Uniontown Charge Observation-Disclosures
vice at 10 a. m. Baust Church-servlces at z ?. M
the BIRD; Uniontown the oath; winters, the 2eth
G. w. Baughman, Pastor.
Centenary NJ E. Church.-Sunday School at 9. AS
a. m. Preaching at 1893 a. m. ard $50 p. IN. Ep-
Rev. j. A. Price, D. D., Pastor.
Methodist Protestant Church. Rev. w. R. Graham,
ID. D. Pastor.-Sabbath Services.-Preachlng al
1890 u. IN and 7.30 p IN. Sabbath school 9.l3 a. m
Junior C. E. at 200 p. m. Christian Endeavor I.9o
p. m. Mid week Service IN tue lecture room Neu-
ne-day evening ut 730 O'Clock.
st. Johns Church-sundays-Low Mass at Tbs
and High Mass at 10 a. IN. Vespers at 15O p IN.
De Joseph Ii. Cassiday Pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Shirley Items.

At this writing ice cold weather is at par and
MANY a pond is frozen over. We had very heavy
fall of water here on Saturday night the 18th in
slant, accompanied by some storm. The rain had
scarcely soaked in the ground before the cold wave
came and the ground was frozen several inches
deep in exposed places.
Whooping cough has made its appearance in our
section and our juveniles are somewhat scared.
Reports says we may expect our holiday season
to bring wedding or two
Or citizens have been preparing this week for
the coming holidays, and many parlor Will have
its Christmas tree to please the little ones and at
tract the large ones, too.
Zion Chapel has Christian Endeavor society of
p members. 1t meets every Sunday night at z
O'clock The meetings are well attended and
much interest is manifested.
two 81 and 3l7 Jas. V. Criswellstwo 406 and 33S;
Mrs Elizabeth Shipey, two, AID and 40l1a; Geo g.
Freyman three, 800, 327 and 326: Charles Megins,
three 800 3l2 and $780, C. A. Shipley, five, 436, 394
352 1856 and 800; India Logue three 290 $50 and 240
John Schneider seven, 1920 Grove J. Shipley, two,
401 and $780,
We close by wishing the Editors of The ADVOCATE
and its many readers Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A Birthday Party.

The evening of December 18th was the occasion
of delightful birthday party given at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kerchner, near Westminster,
in honor of their niece, Miss Mamie Byers. At an
early hour the guests assembled. The evening was
devoted to amusing games and instrumental and
vocal music Refreshments were served i'll abun-
dance which the guests again returned to the
pleasures of the evening until late hour, when the
happy visitors departed for their homes.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs Jacob
Kerchner Mr.. and Mrs John Shipley. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S Burkholder, Mr.. and Mrs John d. Schaetfer,
Mrs Caroline Bankert, Mr.. John II. Byers; Misses
Mamie Byers, Maude Byers. Cora Matthias, Maude
Bankeit, Frances Matthias, Lille Gunther, Rosie
Gunther, Elsie Bowman, Della Murdoch, Ada
Mourer Martha Null. Ethel Veach, GOldie Stone
sifer Maude Schaetfer, Maggie buckingham, Mary
Schaeffer Moie Hahn, Platte Wimert, Jessie Hahn,
M&bel oclr.fIer; MessrS T. Ii. Bankert. Joseph Bow
man, Edward Nysren, VIM. Bowman, Rodger An
ders Vim. Lynch, Chester Woodrow Cook Bankert,
Albert Null, Jessie b, ers, Joseph Manager. Howard
Manager, VIM. Grouse, Joseph Frock, VIM. Wimert,
Harry Bush Charlie Crawl ford, Walter Coppersmitls
Frank Schaefer AMI Master Sterling Shipley.
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MI AjrV items.

Mrs A. Harrison spent few days recently III
Baltimore.
There is to be a Christmas entertainment ut the
NJ f Church Christmas night beginning AT :
O'Clock.
Mrs. A. f. Mercer, of Baltimore, who spent last
week with her parents, has returned home.
Revival services closed at the NJ. f. Church
South last Tuesday night. The meeting was very
good.
There is to be Christmas entertainment at MI
Olive NJ. F. Church Christmas eve, commencing at
O'Clock.
Rev William Norwood will preach at the NJ T.
Church South Sunday at 10 II. M.
Rev T. c. Jones will spend next week III Bnltl-
more with his parents.
Miss Pearlic Mercer, of Morgan, spent Il few days
recently with Miss Belle Runkles.
Mr.. W. H. Roberts slaughtered 10 porkers weigh
ing 365 80 3l5 3d. 800. 29S, 49, 296 2SS 24O 800,
1872, 1885, 49,, $50, 10, 49, 122, l70-total l,472
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A birthday Party.

On Wednesday, December 18TH the hospitable
home of Mr.. and Mrs. George Rigler, near West
Falls this county, was the scene of most enjoya-
BILE occasion, being the ce Iteration of Mr.. WIN. II.
Rigler's Dist birthday. Games were INDUCED IN
until late hour when the guests were invited into
the dningroom, where refreshments were served
in abundance, after which all returned to their
homes. Those present were Mr. and Mrs George
Rigler Thomas Hood and wife, Emily Gosnell,
William Rgler Mamie Gum, Charles Wright, Grace
Condon Harry Smith, Iona Hood, Quincy Brashers
Efie Crawford, Leonard Lowman, Clara Carver
William Gunn Emma Carver. Herbert Adams, Lille
Adams, Cleveland Carver, Celia Mullinix, Jesse
Hood. Amelia Barnes, Burgess Condor, Pearl Multi
nix, George Fleming, CIeta McCleland, Edward
Rigler, Dora Baumgardner, Raymond McClelland,
Birdie Condor, William Barnes, Frank McClelland,
Clarence Gosnell, Herbert Gosnel, Henry Fogle and
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Personal and Society Notes.

Miss Pauline Frizell, of Frizellburg, who
has been employed in a millinery store at
Batesburg, South Carolina, will spend a week
at the Charleston Exposition before she re-
turns home.
Mr. Moses Berkowich and family have
moved to Baltimore. and will reside on Mon
ument street near Gay.
Miss Nina +. Stocksdnle, of Maple Spring,
returned home on Monday, after spending a
pleasant week in Baltimore with relatives.
Mr. d. r. Potter, prominent fine stock
breeder, of Harper, Kansas, who had been
visiting his grandchildren and their father,
Mr.. II. d. StOner, this city, left on Thursday
for home. He will stop in Illinois fora short
time.
Mrs. A. j. Lamme. of East Orange, New
Jersey. and son, are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William B. Thomas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

Miss Lucy Erb, who was reported last week as
being i'll, died on Sunday night, not quite one week
after her mother died, and was buried in the new
cemetery on Wednesday. Services were held i'll the
Reformed Church, Rev. J. s. Hartman officiating.
Her age was 80 years, months and p days. Her
sister, Mrs. Eliza Keefer, is confined to her bed i'll
the same house with pIeurisy and bad cold which
she took while attending 10 her mother and sister
Mrs. Hannah Erb, who died as reported last week,
was the mother of ten children-Christophe c., of
Berryyile Va; Emanuel, of Kump Md; Edmond,
of Lincoln Neb Jacob and Levi, of Peru, Indiana;
Mrs. Eliza Keefer, of Mayberry, Md. and Lucy, OF
Silver Run, who was buried on Wednesday. Mrs.
Erb had II grandchildren, 81 REORGANIZATION,
and great-great- grandchildren. In her Goth year
she crocheted with great regularity, without eye
glasses seven wash cloths for Christmas presents
for IA son and six grandchildren.
Miss Cora, daughter of Nelson Study, formerly OF
this place but now OF Lttlestown, Pa, died on
Tuesday and was buried at Silver Run on Friday
Four years ago Mr.. Study's wife and two sons died
and now he is left without wife or children.
Christmas exercises will be held i'll both Lutheran
and Reformed Churches at the same time Christmas
evening December 25th.
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IJniOntOWn Items.

Mrs Jacob Willett returned to her home in Thur
mont on Monday.
DR.. and Mrs Luther Kemp spent last Saturday in
Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Dehl, of Frederick county.
Nd, were guests of Mrs. Hannah Dotterer on We'd
nesday.
Mrs John C. Hoenberry and daughter. Anna
G., spent part of the past week in Westminster.
Miss Agnes Gilbert spent Monday visiting friends
in Westminster
Church of God Christmas entertainment will be
held on Monday evening.
The Lutheran Sunday school will hold their an
nual entertainment on Christmas Eve.
The members of the Methodist Protestant Sunday
school will receive their annual treat of CONNECTIONS
etc. on Friday evening, December q.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Cranberry Items,

Noah Miller Killed live hogs which weighed 226,
pa 223 4U2 296 and II beef jGS. John I. Yingling,
five 2O2 DO .sl6 229 rs and beef l34, which
dered 63 pounds of tallow.
Mrs WIN. Mcrke. better known as Granny
Merkle" is threatened with pneumonia. DR.. J. Ii.
Sherman is her physician.
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Miller John Strevig and Miss
Agnes and Lizzie Miller visited John T. Wing ling
last Sunday evening.
A report which was circulated last week that the
dome of Vim. Stausburys traction engine was
blown off causing IA complete wreck is not correct.
The wreck sustained the bursting of the water
lining in the smoke box OF the engine. Mr.. STAINS
bury has ordered repairs and the engine will be
completed in u few days.
Miss Stella Merkle spent week with her brother
Nsce'S Pa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
TWO FIRES IN CARROLL.
1--WE Barns, Hay, Farming Implements,
Wheat and Horses Burned,

barn on the farm of William Gibson. near
Gist, this county, was destroyed by fire Friday
evening OF last week. About 20 tons of hay
and lot OF harness were burned. The build.
ing was insured in the Dug Hill Company for
S4O0. The loss is estimated at $500.
The barn on the farm of Samuel P. Sterner.
IN IaneytoMn district, was destroyed by fire
early last Wednesday evening. 1t was built
a year ago, and is the third barn DESTROYED for
Mr.. SterLer within ii few years He also had
another building destroyed about six or eight
years ago, making the last fire the fourth on
his place. An icehouse and several smaller
buildings, a new binder and other farming
implements and a lot of wheat and fodder
were destroyed. Two horses persisted in the
hre The horses and some of the farming i'm
plements and other property belonged 10 a
man named Staley, Sterner's tenant Ster-
ner resides in Taneytown. Loss on buildings
about 81 900; on other property, $500 to $500
Through his deputy, Charles V. Wantz, of
this city, Fire Marshal Price was requested to
investigate the origin OF the fire.
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Surprise Party Near Brummel.

The hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ma
thias near Brummel on Tuesday even ng last WAS
the scene of an enjoyable surprise party The guests
to the parlor, where social games and amusements
were INDUCED in and vocal and instrumental music
was rendered At late hour the guests were in
yited to the dining room, where table wa he4vily
laden with confectionery cakes, nuts and fruit.
After enjoying the refreshments and extending their
wishes to the host and hostess for their hospitality
the happy guests started homeward.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Matthias,
Aaron Schaffer Mrs. Jane Berwager, Mrs Joseph
Matthias. Misses Stellie Reese, Lola Lester Dysia
Schaffer Kate Herd, Mamie Reese Alice Matthias,
Lizzie Schafer Ada Lester, Mary Schatfer, Bertha
Matthias, Emma Matthias, Annie Berwager, Emma
Schatfer: Messrs Emory Berwager. Harry Breitwiser
William Schafer Frank Lowe, Grover Lester,
Harry Schaffer, William White, Chester Sherman,
George Reese, Willie Lester, Lewis Long, John
Martin, Horato Matthias Charles Schaffer, Harry
Matthias, Jr., and George Schaffer
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Accidents,

James Knight, OF Louisville, in the employ
of +. A. Edmousnn, on Tuesday had the mis-
fortune TO have both bones of his leg, between
the ankle and knee, broken, by a railroad tie
rolling against it. This is the third time he
has had this leg broken.
Last Saturday Andrew Hoffman, an employe
of ID. H. Liester, on the Eden Hill farm, had
a rib broken on his left side, by falling from a
load orfodder the load falling from the wagon
While baking cakes on Wednesday,, Mrs.
William Steele, of Cranberry, had both hands
seriously burned, in endeavoring to catch a
pan of hot chocolate, which was about to fall
to the floor.
DIR. NJ. l.. Bolt, of Westminster, rendered
surgical and medical assistance in the above
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Weather Record for the Week.

December 14-mercury Sc at a. m. and
81 at . d. H.. showery between l and 4 u. m
with high wind; mist and rain; blustery; heavy
rain during the night. December l5-mer-
curry 80 at I a. m and % at 2 p. M; heavy
rain between 2 and 4 a. M; fair and bluStery.
December 16--mercury at IA. m. and 10 at
2p. M; clear, followed by cloudy weather.
December 17----mercury II at Z n. M. and %
at 2 p. M :; light snow at 545 a. m; generally
clear. December 18-mercury IL at a. m
and % at p. M. fair. December 19-mert
curry 10 at a. m and 16 al p. M; light
snow from $50 until 2 p. m. generally cloudy.
December 20-mercury e at I IA. IN. and IL a.
2 H. m: cloudy
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Death of Well-KnOwn Persons.

John B. Iohr of Union township. Adams county,
Pa lied December Il from cancer of the throat and
head from which he suffered year or more, aged
sc years He is survived by his wife and eight
children four sons and four daughters, the sons be-
ing Samuel of York: Cyrus and Amos, of Kentland,
Indiana and John Lohr at home. The daughters
are Mrs Samuel Klinefeter, of Hanover; Mrs John
Mummert of York; Misses Mary and Lilly Lohr, at
home One brother-Isaac, of Pennville, and three
sisters-Mrs John Wentzand Mrs. Isaiah Stonesifer,
Of Hanover and Miss Amanda Lohr, of Deep Run,
Carroll county, Nd also survive. The funeral and
interment was at Christ Church On the 18th instant
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
+. II, POOLE.

Ephraim H. Poole, aged 70 years, died at the Con
federate Home Pikesvile, rather suddenly last
Monday, at $50 o'clock p. m. He was admitted to
the home from Baltimore June IS. 1901. He was
native of Frederick and a member of the medical
department of the Army of Northern Virginia, Con
federate States Army, under the immediate super
vision of Dr. W. T. Johnston, n surgeon of the Con
federate Army who preceded him in death by three
days Mr.. Poole well-known in New Windsor
where he had many relatives and friends he was
a cousin of the late Dennis II. Maynard His re-
mains were inferred at Mt. Airy on "Wednesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
CARRUEL'S FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
They Have on Deposit an Aggregate OF
$2,466, 1922.

A call was made for statement of the con
dition of the National Banks on the 10Th in
ta"t. The four National Banks of this e"un
tiOral 81 0, 466. SO; Farmers and Me"ha..i,>
$131, 10 "a; First National $26I, ~. an,
First National # New Windsor $65 557 81
Birnie Trust Company, fancy r"wn. S261, ,
429. rs; Westminster Savings Bank S656. SOl.
10; Westminster Trust and Dept sit Cumpar y
$347, 935. 81; Union Bridge Bank $l3l ,26O. 81
Uniontown Savings Bank sos, 3332. 80; Hamp
stead Bank $45 36S.75; Manchester Bank
S99, 596 %; Sykesvill. Bank S27 ,2S4. 50; Union
Mills Savings Bank $40, 537.43; Taneytown
Savings Bank SOB 097. SO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

Mr. Theodore A. Evans died from congestion OF
the lungs after illness of only twelve hours. at
his residence i'll Baltimore, Md, on the 18th inst,
in his sd year. He was son of the late Lew
Evans and was born in Westminster. Shortly after
President Cleveaud's first election he was through
mail clerk between Baltimore and Bristol, Tenn
and substitute clerk for sometime after Later
he engaged in the milk business in Baltimore. His
wife, who was daughter of the late Joshua Ship
lev, of Franklin district, and two daughters Miss
Eleanor and Mrs. VIM. r. Whitley. survive, and
his only sister is the wife of Mr.. Nelson Gilbert oil
this city His funeral was held Sunday afternoon
and the interment was in Greenmount Cemetery
Mr. Evans was member of the Third Reformed
Church and of Arcana Lodge of Masons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A New Company Incorporated.

The Goodwin Line Company of Carroll
County, Maryland, was incorporated on Tues
day last. The charter being granted by Judge
William H. Thomas. The incorporates are
II. Price Goodwin, NJ. John Lynch, I. Her
bert Shriver, George w. Albaugh and John
NJ. Roberts, who will also manage the affairs
of the company the first year.
The capital stock Of the Company is S., 900.
divided into 500 shares of the par value of $40
each The Company is authorized to mine
and handle lime stone and to burn, manufac-
ture. handle, store ana sell lime in Carroll
county and elsewhere. The principal office
of the company is to be located at Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
JOSEPH TESER,

After illness of several weeks, Mr. Joseph Iener
died at his home, near Winfield, on December Il"
aged 81 years For several months he had been al
most blind but otherwise his health was fairly
good He never married and he and two maiden
sisters lived together i'll the same house III when
they were born. Mr.. Tener was man of good
judgment and quiet manners, stood high III the es
timation of his neighbors. and in all his dealings
was Just towards his fellow man. He did not be-
long to any religious body. In politics he was an
old fashion Democrat and never failed TO cast his
vote for the nominees of that party. One sister,
who is several years older survives and still resides
in the old home.
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HarneV Items.

Rev. L. A. Bush wife and family spenta few days
last week visiting MIS-. Bushs parents, Mr. ana
Mrs. j. Newcomer ~
one of D. ]. Hesson's prominent clerks, Chas W.
Hess has given up his position Claude Harher
will fill the vacancy. 49,,
While saving wood one day last week with
circular saw Jacob Sharetts sawed several OF MS
fingers into the bone.
George C. Kemper is assisting his grandfather
Henry in running the Stonesifer mill.
Miss Phoebe NJ. Newcomer is home for the Ihris'-
mas HOLIDAYS
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Proceedings of the circuit Court.

The Circuit Court adjourned from last Fri
day until Monday. On that day the petit
jurors not on the panel were finally discharged.
The case of Eliza J. Stocksdale, wife of Geo.
L. Stocksdale, against the Burgess and Com
missioners of New Windsor, for trespass, was
continued on Monday. Owing to the neces-
sity of Judge Jones attending the Court of
Appeals. the case was postponed until Thurs
day. Thursday afternoon was taken up in
arguing prayers, and yesterday the argument
of the case was heard. The case was given
to the jury about 10 a. m. AT 100 p. m. jury
rendered verdict for plaintiff, assessing dam
ages at sos.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21

Nelson Reese Buckingham, aged % years, died al
his home, in Winfield, on the 18th instant de was
Il prominent citizen of that village and an ardent
and influential Democrat. He was a son OF Ollver
F. Buckingham, of Freedom district, who died
about a year ago. He leaves widow, who was u
daughter of John Deckebaugh, of Freedom, and five
children His funeral was held Sunday afternoon
at Ebeuezer NJ f Church and was largely attended.