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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-31
Re0l ESfQfe Bargains.

800 buys house Of -four rooms at Fulton.
on monthly payments, like rent; only 500
cash down required.
$500 upwards buys a lot 25xil0 in Belve-
dere addition, within ten minutes walk
from the postoffice, on monthly payments.
81 900 buys house of four rooms, lot 25x
100. on the upper end of the Island, on
easy payments.
s225 buys lot 50xf3o I'm the suburbs. on
electric car line. on easy terms.
Money to loan on real estate security,
Fire insurance a speciality.
L. A. ROLF,
Nat. Phone COG. No. 30 Fourteenth St.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-31

The ground is being cleaned off 70
the rig for TIE second we'll on the Hig
gins farm below town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-31

A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Homer White and Henriet-
Ia Pettet. of the Third ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-31

Duralo Rochester.
unxsy. DUBOIS q
bradford Express
Accommodation
ter Express ........
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-31
RAILWAY THE CARD

Arrivals and departures N traf,s
AFTER May 18th. 1901. E-xplanatiora
keferSace Marks: 'Daily; Sanasg
cepted Monday excepte { sstIird1ss 9
copied, sunday only. Easter So E
Time. watch is one hour earSs~eAla
Central Time. carrier u,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
CARROLL COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE co.
Election of Directors-Annual Dinner
Losses by Fire and Lightning.

On Monday last the annual election for d.
rectors of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company
of Carroll County was held at their Office in
this city. The following were chosen DIR.
Joshua w. Herring DIR. Jacob J. Weaver, j.
Oliver Wadlow, Frank l.. Hering, Edward <.
RinedoIlar. Louis E. Sbriver, Samuel Roop,
E. O. Grimes, DIR. Cbas. Billingslea and
Joseph l.. Haines, in place of Granville S.
Haines, deceased. The directors organized
by eiecting DIR. Herring presidc;'t aud Edward
Lynch as secretary and treas urer. Inc re-
ports of The various mrnittees were READ ana
adopted. Dr. Herring thanked the directors
for comforting the honor upon him, Tor the
18th 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 Crou's best
dinners, consisting OF oysters-raw, ste~ed
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 1886, David u.
tents $115, Adam r. Zentz $40, u. ). Gil
Ielan $500, h. NJ. Chilean $l,635. IS, Annie
Dietrich 500, W. Z. Benson So, Patterson
BlAsS1 so, J. B. and E. H. Rakestraw $50,
.JebusO. Devries SCI, d. Fl. Clemson SIG. IL,
n. r. Bennett $2,096.S5, r. II. Devries Sl6,
Charles C. Hauver $40, c. |. Creager 90,
5s1nes land Ann Albaugh $3.50, Louis Shlpley
$1lO0. total 81, 23l.28.
Ltss BY LIGHTNING.-M. and G. A.
Wetzef$25, Jesse w. Fuss $50, John G.
Buckev S25: total $75
Amount of Property Insured $4, 1872, 227;
amount of Premium Notes $308, 627, amount
of Invested Funds $3l, 527.22, number OF
Pnlicies g 047
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A Rirthday 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 in album
Dance alter which the guests again returned to the
pleasures of the evening until lat 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. Schaeffer,
Mrs Caroline Bankert, Mr.. John II. Byers; Misses
Mamie Byers, Maude Byers, Cora Matthias, Maude
Baukeft Frances Matthias, Lille GulHher, Rosie
Gunther, Elsie Bowman, Della Muraock, Ada
INQUIRER, Martha Null, Ethel Veach Goldie Stone
sifer, Maude Schaeffer, Maggie Buckingham, Mary
Schaeffer Molie Hahn Platte Wimert, Jessie Hahn,
Mattel Schatier; Messrs T. H. Bankert. Joseph Bow
man, Edward Nygren, 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 Crawford Walter Coppersmitls
Frank Schaefer and Master Sterling Shipley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
orphans, Court.

Monday, December 16.-Letters of adj
ministration on the estate of Granville S.
Haines, deceased, were granted to Mary FL.
Haines, who received order to notify creditors.
George E. Cox, executor of Daniel A.
Cox, deceased, returned inventories of per-
sonal property, debts and money, and re-
ceived orders to sell personally and real estate.
Annie c. Houck, Administrative of John E..
Houck, deceased, settled first and final ae-
count.
Annie C. Houck, administrators of John E.
Houck, deceased, guardian to Elizabeth
TAYLOR, Annie r. Long, John Houck, Frank
lin Houck and George Houck, settled first
and final accounts.
Tuesday, December 17.-Solomon S. and
Ellsworth Ecker. executors of Susannah
Ecker, deceased, reported sale of real estate,
and settled second and final account.
Last will and testament Of Mary S. Allison,
deceased, was admitted TO probate and letters
testamentary thereon were granted to Fred
erick Mehring, who received order to notify
creditors.
Letters of administration, d. b. n. c. t. a.,
on the estate of Melchor Cox, deceased, were
granted to George E. Cox, who received
order to sell leasehold estate.
Mary Kump and Susannah NJ. Morelock,
executives of Paul Reinecker, deceased,
settled first and final account.
John W. and Nathaniel Shaffer, executors
Of Reuben Schaeffer, settled first account, and
received order to transfer stock.
Letters Of administration on the estate of
Elias Warren, deceased, were granted to
Franklin B. Warren, who received order to
notify creditors.
Joseph FL. Shipley, administrator of Mary
A. Shipley, deceased, settled first and final
account.
Final ratification of the sale of the real es
tate of Lawrence Zepp, deceased.
Final ratification of the sale of the real es
tate of Susannah Ecker, deceased.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Pleasant Valley Items.

A Merry Christmas 10 Editors and Readers
of The ADVOCATE.
The Sabbath school at this place will hold
its Christmas entertainment on Christmas
Eve, December oath. A very good program
is being arranged. The singing will be under
the leadership of Mr.. n H. Bankert.
Rev. VIM. 81. Erhart will preach here Sun
day morning at 10. Christian Endeavor at
p. NJ, and on December 3lst, the C.. E.
society will observe the usual miinght watch
meeting. Services to be. in al p M. All
turn out and greet the New Year with rejoicing
Mr.. Levi Maus and family moved from
this place last Tuesday to his fathers, near
Tyrone, where he and his brother Charles
expect 10 farm for their father the coming
year. We wish both him and his Jolly good
wife success.
Public school at this place closed on Friday
and will not open until January I'd, 1902
The large scholars presented the principal,
Mr.. VIM. Unger, with nice pair of bed
blankets, and The primary department gave
their teacher, Miss Irene Hooper, a beautiful
parlor lamp.
When the days are dark and gloomy,
When the snow flakes fill the air;
Pile the wood upon the hearthstone,
In its glowing brightness share
Outward gloom will not Cypress you
If you choose the better part;
Pile the wood upon the hearthstone
Hold the sunshine III your heart.
Danish every thought of sadness,
Danish every doubt and fear;
Let your soul be filled with gadness.
With the wealth of Christmas cheer.
Let the fires of love burn brighter.
Make each day Christmas day;
Fill your hearts with love and sweetness,
Choose the brighter, better day.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Mt. Pleasant Items.

Mr.. L. Matthias formerly of this place, who
was working in Hanover, Pa, came home
and was taken sick. He is under the care of
DIR. j. j. Stewart.
MIR. VIM. S. Grouse and w. j. Frock Wis
tied friends and relatives in Deep Run, last
Sunday.
The shooting match which was held at Mr..
Harry Bish's last Saturday was not well at
tended on account of the rain. The turkies
were won by j, NJ. Troxel and Joseph w.
Frock.
j. W. King and j. F. Black visited rela-
tives and friends in Westminster last Saturday.
Miss Sarah Hesson, of Deep Run, visited
relatives and friends in this place.
Mr.. John Crawford and Mrs. John Wentz
visited relatives and friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Edward Bachman, of Harrisburg, Pa, ,
visited Mr.. VIM. Bish and family.
. Miss Mary M. Miller. of Westminster, Wis
tied relatives and friends in this place.
Mr.. Jas. W. Frock killed large hawk. 1t
measured feet from tip TO tip.
John j. Grouse killed FIVE hogs weighing
2l3, 21S, 1879, 22O, 225 pounds.
Mrs. VIM Black visited Mr.. and Mrs. j..
w. King, last Sunday.
Mr.. Edward Burgoon, of Baltimore, is
visiting his grand parents in this place,
There will be a shooting match at Harry
Bsh's the 21st instant for turkies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
New President of the First National Bank.

On Tuesday last Mr.. John L. Reifsnider,
of this city, was elected President of the
First National Bank of Westminster, to sue
coed the late Granville S. Haines.
Mr. Reifsnider has been director of the
bank stree November 5, 1881, and has, per-
haps, given more attention to its 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 49, 1886.
At the age of eighteen he became partner
with his father, the late Jesse Reifsnder, in
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..
Reiisnider has not been engaged in any regu-
lar business.
He was leading spirit in the organization
of the Westminster Gas Light Company in
1869, and has been President of the Company
from its formation to the present time. He
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 in
its affairs
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Silver Run Items.

Miss Lucy Erb who was reported last week as
being ILL., died on Sunday night, not quite one week
after her mother died and was buried in the new
cemetery on Wednesday. Services were held in the
Reformed Church, Rev. J. 5. Hartman officiating.
Her age was SO years. months and % days Her
sister, Mrs. Eliza Keefer, is fined to her bed in
the same house with peurisy and bad cold which
she took while attending to her mo,He and sister.
Mrs. Hannah Erb, who died reported last week,
was the mother of ten children-Christopher c., of
Berryville, Va; Emanuel, of Kump Md. Edmond,
of Lincoln, Neb.; Jacob and Levi of Peru, indiana
Mrs Eliza Keefer, of Mayberry, Nd, and Lucy, of
Silver Run, who was buried on Wednesday. Mrs.
Erb had ~ grandchildren, 81 grandchildren,
and Observation-Disclosures In her goth year
she crocheted with great regularity, without eye
glasses, seven wash cloths for Christmas presents
for and six grandchildren.
Miss Cora daughter of Nelson Study. formerly of
this place, but now OF Littlestown, Pa, died on
Tuesday and was buried at Silver Run Friday
Four years ago Mr.. study's wife and two sons died.
and now he is left without-fite oTchfidfeH.
Christmas exercises. viii be held in both Lutheran
and Reformed Churches al the same time Christmas
evening, December 25th
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
TWO FIRES IN CARROLL.
Two Barns, Hay, Farming Implements,
Wheat and Horses Burned.

A 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
$500. The loss is estimated at $500.
The barn on the farm Of Samuel P. Sterner,
in Taneytowil district, was destroyed by fire
early last Wednesday evening. 1t was built
a year ago, and is the third barn destroyed for
Mr. Sterner within a 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, new binder and other farming
implements and lot of wheat and fodder
were destroyed Two horses persisted in the
fire. The horses and some of the farming i'm
plements and other property belonged TO 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.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
FATALLY BURNED.
R. S. S. Harrison, of New Windsor, Burned
In Accidental Fire and Died Three
Hours Later.

On Friday night of last week Mr.. r. S. S.
Harrison was fatally burned IN his r,s.,m at
the house OF Mrs Amelia Al,iridzr, where he
boarded, at New Windsor, and died at II
o. clock, three hours after. How the fiie
originated is not known Mr.. Harrison had
been in feeble beaIIh for some time aud his
custom was 10 lie in bed and read and smoke.
1t is supposed he had lit his pipe and dropped
the match on some papers on the floor, which
were igniied and set fire to the bed and car
pei. Mr. Harrison was partly dressed, and
his clothing took fire. His cry of fire brought
assistance, but he had been fatally burned.
The hair and whiskers had been burned
off, his whole body scorched, and the flesh
fell from his hands when he was lifted up TO
be carried to another room.
Mr.. Harrison was son of an Episcopal
minister, and was born at Elicott City, Nd,
about GA years ago. He was educated at st.
Timothy's Hall, CatonsvlIe, and was man
education and full read. One of his brothers
is Rev. Hall Harrison, well known priest of
the Episcopal Church.
Mr. Harrison leaves wife and six children,
but he did not live at home for the past eight
or ten years. For several years he boarded
at Dielman's Hotel, New Windsor, and later
at Mrs Aldridges.
His remains were taken to Ellicott City on
Sunday, and inferred in the family lot in st.
job Is Cemetery, after services by Rev. Ed
ward T. Helfenstein, of st. Johns Episcopal
Church,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Services as usual in the Church of God Union
town'-Sunday December %; subject fer 10 10 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 $50 p. m
Rev B. w. Kindley. Pastor.
St. Paurs Reformed Church-Sunday School at
9.l5 a.. IN. Divine service at 1890 a. m. ana 10
C. S. slage, Pastor.
Grace Lutheran Church-Sumday School at a.
n. Christmas Sermons and Christmas Music at
lO.s0 a. N. and T.30 p IN. Christmas Exercises by
the Sunday School Christmas day at T.30 p. IN.
p II. Miller d. D., Pastor.
Carroll Charge. Reformed Church-Divine Ser
vice at Eenjamin's at 10 a. m. At Bachmans at p.
m. Christmas Service Christmas at p. IN.
Rev. James b. Stonesifer, Pastor.
Salem Charge, Lutheran Church.-Benjamins
Church.-Snhday School at9 a. m. Christmas ex-
ercises by the School at 10 m. Should the weather
be unfavorable on Monday evening or the first fair
Church-Sunday school at l D. m Preaching at
2 p. Catechse at 3 p m.
s. A Diehl, Pastor.
Uniontown Charge. Observation-Disclosures
vice at 10 a. m. Baust Church-Seryices at . D. M
Christmas services-Mt Internationally evening
the 23rd; Uniontown the 2lth; Winters the 18th.
e. W. Baughman, Pastor.
Centenary NJ E. Church.-Sanday School at As
a. M Preaching at 1899 a. N. and $50 p. M Ep-
Rev. ]. A. Price, d. D. Pastor
Methodist Protestant Church, Rev W. R. Graham,
d. D. Pastor-Sibbath Services.-Preaching at
1890 a. m and 100 p. m Sabbath school 9.l5 a. m.
Junior C. E. at 200 p IN. Christian Endeavor 90
o. m Mid week Service in tie lecture room Ned
ne>day evening Mt 7.30 O'Clock. "
st. Johns Church Sundays-Low Mas at rs
and High Mass at 10 u. Vespers att. 30 p. IN.
Du'i"s '''' Joseph H. Cassiday, Pastor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
New Advertisements.

Trustees Sale of Valuable Farm and
House and Lot and Wood Lot-Samuel d.
Baer, Trustee.
Stockholders Meeting of Westminster
Water Company--George W. Albaugh Presl,
dent.
Only Three Days, Then Christmas--Derr
& Landlords Model Emporium, Westminster,
Md.
This Is Santa Claus dquarters-Miler
Bros. Popular Cash Stores, Westminster, Md.
Are You Ready for Christmas-New York
Bargain House, Westminster, Md.
List of Unclaimed Matter in the Postoffice,
Westminster, Md.
For Sale or Rent. Ezra Stem, Secreta-
ry- Treasurer.
Notice-A. Fl. Huber, Treasurer and Gen
erai Manager.
Notice-Jacob d. Starner near Westmin
ster, Md.
Election Notice-Joseph A. Waesche, Sec
rotary.
Dividend No. Calvin Z. Bankert, Sec
rotary.
Legal Notices. Oyster Suppers.
Bank Statements.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Mt, Airy Items.

Mrs A. Harrison spent few days recently in
Baltimore.
There is to be Christmas entertainment at the
NJ E. Church Christmas night beginning at Z
o'clock.
Mrs. A. E. 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 Mt.
Olive NJ E. Church Christmas eve, commencing at
O'Clock.
Rev William Norwood will preach at the NJ. E.
Church South Sunday at 10 a. m.
Rev T. C. Jones will spend next week in Baltl'
more with his parents.
Miss Pearlie Mercer, of Morgan, spent few days
recently with Miss Belle Runkles,
Mr. w. II. Roberts slaughtered 10 porkers weigh
ing $685. 97O 3i5 3d. 300. $685. 290, 296, 2SS 2lO $50
1872, 1885, 1872, $50, 40, IFS, I'D, 17O-toal LAP.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
Accidents.

James Knight, of Louisville, in the employ
of Il. A. Edmonson, 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 d. H. Liester, on the Eden Hill farm, had
rib broken on his left side, by falling from a
load offodder, the load falling from the wagon.
While baking cakes on Wednesday, Mrs.
William Steele, of Cranberry, had both hands
seriously burned, in endeayoYing to catch a
pan of hot chocolate, which was about to fall
to the floor.
Dr. M. L. Bot, of Westminster, rendered
surgical and medical assistance in the above
cases.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
A Birthday Party.

On Wednesday, December lsth the hospitabe
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rigler, near West
Falls, this county, the scene of most enjoya-
BILE occasion, being the ce Iteration of Mr.. VIM. H.
Rigler's 21st birthday. Games were INDUCED IN
until late hour when the guests were invited into
the dinngroom, 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 Rigler Mamie Gum, Charles Wright, Grace
Condor. Harry Smith, Iona - ~, Quincy Brashers
Ellie Crawford, Leonard iHShmn, Clara Carver
William Gum, Emma Carver. Herbert Adams, Lille
Adams, Cleveland Carver. Ceiii Muiiinix, Jesse
Hood, Amelia Barnes, Burgess Condor, Pearl Multi
nix, George Fleming, Gteta McCleland, Edward
Rigler, Dora Baumgardner, Raymond McCleland,
Birdie Condor, William Barnes, Frank McClelland,
Clarence Gosnell Herbert Gosnel, Henry Fogle, and
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-21
THEODORE A. EVANS.

Mr. Theodore A. Evans died from congestion OF
the lungs after an Illness of only twelve hours at
his residence. in Baltimore, Nd, on the 18th inst
in his SD year. He was a son of the late Lew
Evans and was born in Westminster Shortly after
President Cleveland'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 daughter of the late Joshua Ship
ley, of Franklin district and two daughters, Miss
Eleanor and Mrs VIM T. Whiteley, survive, and
his only sister is the wife of Mr. Nelson Gilbert of
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
Personal and Society Notes.

Miss Pauline Frizell, of Frizellburg, who
has been employed in 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 E. Stocksdale, 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. H D. Stoner, this city, left on Thursday
for home He will stop in Illinois for a 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
ShinlcY Items.

At this writing ice cold weather is at par and
ro,f.ly pond is frozen over. We had a 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.
Wnoopilig cough has made its appearance in our
section and our Juveniles are somewhat scared.
Reports says we may expect our holiday season
to bring a wedding or two.
o r citizens have been preparing this week for
the coming holidays, and many parlor VIII have
its Christmas to please the little ones and at
tract the large Ones too.
Zion Chapel hiss r Christian Endeavor society OF
% members It meets every Sunday night OF
O'Clock The meetings are well attended ana
much interest is manifested.
We give the weights of some hogs: C. H. Shipey,
two 81 and 3D. Jas V. Criswell, two. 406 and S3S
Mrs Elizabeth Shipley, two Az and 4OlR; Geo; q.
Freyman three 500 327 and 1926: Charles Megns,
three 800 3l2 and 266; C. A. Shpey, five, 436, 394
S52 336 and $780, India Logue three 29O $50 ana 24O
John Schneider, seven 162O; Grove J. Shipley, two,
40l and $50. o-
We close by wishing the Editors OF The ADVOCATE
and its many readers Merry Christmas and q
Happy New Year.