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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
To the Patrons Of the Public Schools.

The attention of the public school patrons
is called to the following from the Teachers
Hand Book, prepared by Prot. Simpson, the
Examiner, and published by order of the
School Board:
From a years experience / am convinced that
wore, ought To be said in reference to the part and
the responsibility the patrons should assume III the
work of establishing good school in the coinmun
ity. The teacher does not deny his responsibility:
he assumes that, and this book contains much Hd
vice. direction and instruction to the duty of the
cess il de erves the parents IN the district must
operate with the teacher. They can do very much
by way of kind SUGGESTION sympathy, and by giving
their support TO the teacher i'll securing good order
and discipline i'll the school Obedience, order n I'D
and quite absolutely essential to successful! work
where the patrons cooperate with the teacher and
give him their support. When the parents become
acquainted with the trials and difficulties of the
teacher and strive to encourage him viii. helpful
suggestions the result generally viii he gu0i
school in the community.
We tn have good schools in the cOlnmGn-
ity when The patrons understand the situation and
take an active interest in the success of the school
The school Commissioners are SOLICITORS, and
ryln 10 have good schools i'll every community; but
we find it necessary for the patrons Ia become i'll
terestcd and To give their kind support and cooper
alton i'll order To the greatest efficiency in
every part of the work OF public education.
Three good men in every district ought to he will
ing to assume the duties of trustees and the rest of
the community ought Ia Cooperate with th'sc i'll
establishing school of which all would have n
right to be proud
should like to have these matters brought more
fully To the attention of parents tor i'll This The
pa lroIIs will be induced To take more interest 10
assume their part OF the responsibility, and they
will willing Cooperate with the teacher ana the
examiner i'll establishing good schools i'll the county
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
New Windsor Items.

The last of the Summer boarders at Del-
man s Hotel left this week for their respective
homes after having spenta very pleasant time.
Mr.. Milton d. Mettee, Of Baltimore, one Of
the boarders who spent his 37lh summer here,
was taken home very sick, with hut little hope
of his recovery. He is we'll known gentle
man, beloved and respected 10y ALL
Memorial services were held on Thursday
in the NJ. E. Churcl, in honor Of our deceased
President. Rev. Mr.. Kolb otiiciated. All
business places were closed during the church
services.
Our college has been reopened again under
the direction of the Rev. DR.. Frazer, and with
a new faculty, which event caused great re-
jogging among our people, and particularly
by those who have children to educate. The
building has been thornnehly renovated, and
a new and costly heating apparatus put IN 1T.
The prospect for Il large attendance is very
good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Long Corner, Manchester District, Items

Nearly everyone seems to be grieved at the
Presidents death.
None from this vicinity have attended the
Hanover Fair This season.
John Ehrhart, The thresher. has about com
pleted his work for this season.
The Fiscal creamery will not he built. The
land was surveyed, lumber for the building
sawed and hauled, when all at once the idea
of building was abandoned.
In Carroll and Baltimore counties, schools
opened on Monday.
Springvillc school, +. Lawson teacher,
opened with % scholars.
Last Sunday evening Eugene Hilker. of
near Hanover, broke one of his buggy wheels
while driving over IL rough piece of road, near
his brothers, +. L. Hlker. He was accom-
panied by his sister Maggie, Of Baltimore, and
they were visiting their father, John Hiiker,
ST., near Rockdale paper mills. Fortunately
neither were hurt.
1t has been common to have food every
two weeks. Last Sunday afternoon the fields
of tins neighborhood seem TO have washed
more than by any Of the previous rains.
Last week John krebhs was severely kicked
on leg by Alex. Barlner horse, causing Mr..
krebbs to limp around for several days; he is
all right now.
Ruben Swan and family, Of Lineboro, are
making arrangements to take an extended trip
to Illinois, in October, visiting relatives and
also in the interest of the buggy business.
Miss Maggie Eilker, OF Baltimore, who was
visiting her brother, L. l.. Hilker, returned
home on Thursday morning.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Shiloh Items.

Misa Minnie and Katie Hahn, of Baltimore,
returned home on Friday of last week, after a
few weeks visit at Mr.. Daniel Rupp's.
Mr. Jean Harris and family moved TO
HoucksvIle few days ago.
Quite large crowd assembled at Shiloh
church on last Sunday to see the deaf and
dumb minister.
Mr.. Robert Ril visited Mr.. John Dell and
family on Sunday.
great many people from our community
attended the Reformed Reunion at Snyders-
burg last Saturday.
Misses Blanche Rupp and Kate and Minnie
Hahn spent Thursday last at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace ID. Garrett, in Manchester.
Mr. Benjamin Stone, of Baltimore, spent a
day among relatives here recently.
Our school opened on Monday with small
attendance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Weather Rccerd for The Week.

September l4-mercury 6l at Z a. IN. and
IS at 2 p. M; fair. September 15-nercury
88 at H. IN. and SO al = p. m; showers be-
tween and a. m; thick fog; almost con-
tinuous thunder gusts from 2. 10 p. m. until
5.45 p m great fall of water with some hail.
September 16-mercury G7 at a. m. and 81
at 2 p M; fair; cloudy after 5p. m. Septem
Der i7--mercury 6S at a. m. and 90 at p.
~; showery. September 1S-mercary 90 at
a. m. and 50 at p. m. showery and cloudy.
September l9-mercury 40 at a. IN. and 40
at 2 D. M; fair and blustery. September 20
mercury As at I a. m. So ut 2 p, M; cloudy
with occasional showers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
MYERS BROTHERS,
Surgeon Dentists,
NEW WINDSOR MD

We are prepared to DO all kinds of Dental
Work. BRIDGE and CROWN WORK a
Specially.
Our main Office at New Windsor will be
always open.
The Offices in the following towns will be
visited by one ofus Union Bridge, Tuesday
and Wednesday of each week; Taneytown,
Thursday aud Friday OF each week; townsville,
LIST and Bird Monday of each month, and Union
town, 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
WE WILL BEGIN WORK JULY LIST,
1901. jun-22- 6m*
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Woodbine Items.

Miss Ida Orem, of Baltimore,is visiting Mrs.
Thomas b. Fleming.
Miss Maggie Severns and brother, are visit
ing their aunt, Mrs. Thomas b. Fleming.
Miss Katie Cowling has returned to her
home in Baltimore after spending few days
with Miss Hattie Lewis, of Day.
The public schools opened here last Monday;
Miss Sarah Bloom has returned to her school
near Morgan Chapel.
Work is progressing on the B. Il o. i'm
provements near here.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Teachers Association.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
The annual meeting of the Carroll Comfy
Teachers Association was held in the High
School Building. September 18th, 1901. for
the purpose OF eiccting officers for the ensuing
year, as well as for general routine business.
President Levi ID. Reid call the Association
to order and asked all TO sing America, after
singing Prof. Simpson offered prayer.
Roll call showed large attendance. The
minutes of the last meeting were not read.
The treaSnrers report was submitted to the
following committee for inspection-G. w.
Hess. II. B. Burgoon and James Gait,
The election of officers resulted in the elec
ton of j. F. McBee, president; c. W. Otto,
vic president; G.. f. Mnrelock, secretary; 4.
l.. Trump, treasurer, and NJ. A. McGirr,
editor.
The above committees report was adopted.
The most animated discussion of the day
was in regard to an increase Of the teachers
salary. 1t is Il recognized fact that the school
commissioners nor the examiner can do much
III the matter without the support OF the Coun
ty Commissioners. who, in turn. must be sup
ported by the people. In order to help so
good cause, 1t was
RcSGlrCd That we the teachers of Carroll county.
Md, in convention assembled declare that We VIII
not support for the office of County Commissioner
any nominee who will not declare himself in favor
ofa higher rate OF Ia ration for public school pur-
stonerS pay tile teacher living salary, and that
will each inGiy iiualy his OF her influence
10 secure the election of the nominee who will de-
clare himself i'll favor oil such rate oil taxation, and
who il elected will his bsst effort To the
same.
TO this resolution there was scarce Il dis
senting voice.
Prot: Simpson spoke at length upon various
subjects Of interest to the teacher. His re-
marks were both gratifying and encoura yins.
He said the salary Of the teacher is not, nor
ought not to be political question; mothers
and children connected with this great
question.
Prof. Hanna had done good work during
the week. but on no occasion waS he more ell
cgant than when speaking for the teacher.
His remarks were fully appreciated when
he said the patrons had more to do with max
ing good schools than they were willing To
admit.
Several committees were not appointed, but
will he liz the hear future.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
Arm Torn Off.

Yesterday, Friday morning, while cutting
fodder for silo, on the farm of Levi Mark.
er's near Frizellburg, Mr.. Charles Fisher had
his left arm torn off below the elbow Or.
Rinehart of Frizellburg, DR.. Bott Of Wesimin
ster, assisted by DIR. Weaver, of Philadelphia,
Pa, amputated the arm above the elbow.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21

MiIler,S Items.

Robert, the 10 year, old son of Mr. Isaiah
Miller, IS Suffering with n compound fracture
OF the left arm, caused by being thrown from
Il mule while riding TO the water trough.
Dir. j. Ii. Preston, Of Manchester, reduced
the fracture. which WIS Il very bad one. the
broken bones having l:r"truded through the
flesh inch.
Masters Harry and Frank Ray, of Bali
more, spent a week recently with Master
Robert and Maurice Miller.
Farmers are busy cutting corn and taking
ont potatoes through this section.
Miss Annie Fisher, who spent several
months with her parents, has gone 10 Han.
over where she is working as a Seamstress
Quite number of relatives aud friends al
tended the funeral OF Mr.. Harry lloitacker,
of A!csia, on "Wednesday of last week.
Mr., aud Mrs. Harvey Rhoades, Of near
Melrose, spent Thursday evening last with The
latter $ sister, Mrs. John X, Miller.
Mr.. Geo. p. Miller is visiting his son, Mr.
Daniel Miller, OF Maple Grove.
Miss Lottie Frinktnrter, of Hamrstead
&ncnt several days recently with Mrs. I. W.
Merryman.
Mr. Harry Mrrryman, of Baltimore. is Wis
iting his parents Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Merry
man.
Mrs. H. NJ Hare, OF Baltimore, spent sev-
oral DAYS recently with Mr.. aud Mrs. $. ii.
Hare, of this place.
A number of persons from here attended
the Reformed reunion at Snydersburg last
Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Jes ie Deagen spent last Sun
day in Hanover
Misses Elsie Deagen and Edith Miller are
visit friends in Hanover. Pa.
Mr., Lewis Redding, of Baltimore, spent
Saturday AMI Sunday visiting here.
Mrs pyi Splpu of IOrIIpVyilip Md Is
visiting her son, Jnhm Seirp, in this place.
The citizens ofthis community were shocke
very much 10 hear the news OF the death of
President Mckinley.
Mrs. Merchant, Of Baltimore, is visiting her
mother. Mrs Folkert, near here
Our public school opened on Monday last
with about 35 pupils on roll. Mr.. II. b. Bur
COON, of Manchester, is principal.
Apple bnlter boiling is the general work
through this section at present.
MIR. Howard f. Dandy, near here, is spend
ing IA week in Baltimore.
Mrs. Jessie Deagen entertained few of
her friends on Tuesday evening last.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
uTOLFS BUSINESS COLLEGE,
w Hagerstown, Md.

A First Glass Commercial Institution
Gives thorough instruction in Book keep
ing. Stenngraphy, Typewriting, Penmanship,
Telegraphy, English Prepares studenis-for
business life. Send for catalogue and speci-
mems of penmanship.
iulyls-l3t d. ELMER WOLF, Principal.
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rbo dote on the Label on y0H1'
,aop cbors the time to Which yOHr
subscription is pd'".
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
PUBh1o SALE or
A HOUSE AND LOT
In Union Mills. Md.

By virtue of the las will and testament of
Margaret f. Myers, late of Carroll county.
Md. deceased, and of an order Of the Orphans
Court of said county, the undersigned, Exc
culor of said deceased, will offer at public
sale, at her late residence, i'll the viiage OF
Union Mills, on the Westminster and Littles-
town Turnpike, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER u, 1901,
ut o. clock p. M, a Lot containing
35 SQUARE PERCHES OF LAND,
more or less, being the same owned by said
deceased at the time of her death, situate in
the village of Union Mills. The improve
menis consist of n two story
I'D L weatherboarded dwelling house
IA in good order. and well ar
f5sjf43Is$3S ranged, with good cellar I'M
der the same; well and pump convenient 10
the door and other buildings; ii fine garden,
and fruit. This property is nicely located and
is very desirable one. Any person wishing
such a property would do well to attend the
sale.
Terms of Sale -One third part of the pur
chase money 10 he paid cash the day of
sale or on the ratification thereof by the Court,
aud the balance in two equal payments, one
payable in six months from the day OF sale,
and the balance in twelve months thcreirom;
the credit payments to he secured by the
bonds or single bills of the purchaser, with
approved security, bearing interest from the
day of sale; OF all cash at the option of the
purchaser.
FRANKLIN II. MYERS. Executor.
VIM. +. Warner, Aurtioneer.
sept II Is j. VIM. Earhart, Clerk.
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Personal and Society Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Fletcher and daugb-
ter, Miss Margaret, of Washington. u G
were guests last week of Mr.. and Mrs. Josenb
ID. Brooks, near this city.
Mr.. Charles Eckenrode, who became clerk
at The Westminster Hotel, this city, shortly
after it was opened, left on Wednesday. He
will visit his parents at Harvey, and on Octo
Der lst goes to Washington, d. c., where he
has accepted Il position. His many friends
wish him success. Mr.. Eckenrode was very
popular with the travelling public.
Mrs. VIM. F. Derr and family are home after
ten days visit with friends at Blue Mountain.
Mrs. Elmer A. Wolfe, of Baltimore. is n
guest OF Miss Mary b. Shellman.
Mrs. John A. McIsaac, of Baltimore. spent
several days with relatives in this city, this
week.
Misses Gertrude B. and Laura NJ. Myers, of
Baltimore, are visiting their parents, Mr. and
Mrs j. /. Myers, near Silver Run.
Messrs. VIM. F. Derr and Chas. E. Lamberd
have returned from an extended business trip
to New York.
Misses Margaret Rmehart and Blanche
Hooper, of Baltimore, who have been visiting
the latter parents at sam $ Creek, have re-
turned to Baltimore.
Mrs. Annie Lilies and son Henry, and Mr.
Frank Newbower, of Baltimore, were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Miller, near this city
last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Kitty Noel has returned home after
long visit to relatives and friends in Wash
ington, ID. c.
Mrs. Elizabeth J. Stoner, Mrs. Edward
Dtfendal and son Charles, Joseph Stoner, of
this city, Mrs. Eldridge Weasche. of Balli
more. are spending several DAYS at Mr. e.. b.
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PROPOSALS. FOR BUILDING AN
i IRON BRIDGE OVER BIG PIPE
CREEK, AT BOLLINGERS SILL.

Sealed proposals will be received by the
County Commissioners of Carroll county, at
their office, in Westminster, Nd. until Mon
day, September 80, 1901, at 100 p. m, to
build an Iron Bridge over Big Pipe Creek, at
Bollinger's Mill, according to the following
specifications:-Ih bridge is to be % feet
clear span; doorway to be IA feet wide.
Specifications are now on file in the Office
for inspection.
iect any or all bids.
By order Of the
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
JoHN L. MAsEHHIMER, Clerk. sep74t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-09-21
SATURDAY,, SEPTEMBER 81, 1901
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

at515ocock last Thursday morning the
.,a ., registered 450, with a strong north
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11
JOINS THE ADVERTISERS.
Mortimer I. Stevens Notable Add
ton to the Local Staff

Mortimer l. Stevens, who has been
added to the writing staff of the Adver-
tiser by the arrival of the Alameda, is
notable athlete, versatile musician
and traveller in addition to being an
active young newspaper man of more
than ten years experience.
He is a football player. high diver
crack cyclist, a remarkable broad
jumper, a wrestler and also a hurdler.
He plays the mandolin, the banjo and
, the cornet. He has spent nearly three
Years travelling through the Alaskan
gpld regions and he has toured many
IF the states He was for some time
vn the editorial staff of the ST. Louis
Republic and then on the staff of the
Chicago Times-Herald. He viii be spe-
cial correspondent in Hawaii for both
of these great papers. He was man
aging editor of the Cycling Life at Chi
cago. He was city editor of a daily
paper at Joliet, III. He was editor and
founder of the first daily paper ever
published in Alaska, the Daily Search
light, - which he established at Skaguay
in the spring of 1885, He has just re-
signed a position on the staff of the
San Francisco Chronicle to come to
Honolulu.
Stevens is a Bachelor of Arts from
the University of Michigan, where he
received his degree in 1892. He is a
member of the National Greek-Letter
Fraternity of Beta Theta Pi, to which
at Stanford University belong the three
Doles. the athletic nephews of Gov
ernor Dole, and Arthur H. Rice of Ho-
nolulu. He is a member of the big
Chicago Athletic Club and of the Den
yer Athletic Club.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11
LOCAL BREWTIES.

Judge Estee, of the United States
{ District Court, left for Waialua yes
terday afternoon. He will, return on
Sunday.
! Hart & Co, Ltd, announce their
new officers for the ensuing year; also
dividend now payable on application
to Secretary Ramsay.
Mrs. Eleanor w. Davies has returned
to Honolulu, after a pleasant visit to
friends in San Francisco, and is a
guest of the Hawaiian Hotel.
Rev. Alexander Macintosh expects
to return to Honolulu some time next
month. His departure from England
was fixed for the 5th of January
fencing class was started at the
Young Mems Christian Association last
evening. The attendance was seven
Physical Instructor A. j. Coats super
Z; intended.
Mr.. F. S. Fitz has been made head
master of Iolani College in place of
Mr. Blachman, who has resigned. This
promotion is well deserved in recogni-
ton of several years of faithful and
efficient work as assistant.-Church
Chronicle.
The Rev. A. B. Weymouth, NJ. D.. of
the diocese of Los Angeles, was a pas
senger by the Sierra on her last trip
DIR. Weymouth expects to remain in
Honolulu fer some time, and has taken
part, by invitation, in several services
at the Cathedral-Church Chronicle.
w. c. Hare, representative for the
w. III. Mullins Company, manufactur-
ers of architectural sheet metal at Sa-
lem. Ohio, arrived in this city yester-
day on the Alameda Mr.. Hare will
at once assume charge of the con-
struction work of the new Hackfeld
building.
Edgar Allen Newcomb is a new ar
rival in Honolulu, to which city he
has travelled from his home in Boston,
Mass. Mr.. Newcomb is we'll known
in the Eastern States as a composer
of children's songs In Honolulu Mr..
Newconb expects to find much ma
terial that will aid him in his chosen
line of work
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11
A Kamaa,ua Dead.

George Mcintyre died last night at
Z o'clock at the Queens Hospital, after
a lengthy illness. He was brother
of Hugh Mcintyre, the grocer, and
was born in Tahiti. He had lived
many years in Honolulu, and leaves
two small children. The funeral will
take place at $3.50 o'clock from St. An
drew's Cathedral.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11
DRAWING INSTRUCTIONS.

OAHU COLLEGE ANNOUNCES A
Tuesday afternoon class in drawing for
teachers of primary and grammar
schools, under the direction of Miss
Helene Veeder Johnson. The tuition
(s5 90 for a course Of twelve lessons) is
payable to l. C. Rowland, at Punahou.
or to A. N Campbell, Merchant street,
opposite the postoffice. 6749
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11

When you want to write a letter,
step into the Remington Typewriter
Office, Fort street. There are type
writer's for letter writing and practice,
free of charge.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-01-11

The LATEST in Mems Shoes EachSh a
for
WE ARE EXCLUSIVE
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-12-28
Told in a Few Lines.

St. Louis police are engaged in war
on the pool rooms.
The United States Supreme Court Mon
day took recess until Jan. 6.
A $4,000 fire occurred in the busf
ness section of Pawnee, o. L.
W. II. Rogers, railroad man, was kill
ed by train at Blackwell, 0. T.
Bids for a site for a new county court
house at Lawrence, Kan, are asked for.
Topeka, Kan, was AZ years old the
other day, and the anniversary was duly
celebrated.
The Postmaster General has ordered
the consolidation Of the postoffices at EN-
pire City with Galena office, Kansas.
Roosevelt at San Juan Hill'' is to be
the subject of painting by Vassili Yer
esthagin, a Russian painter of battle
scenes.
The Pope will not send a delegation to
attend the coronation ceremonies of King
Edward VII, as his holiness was not
notified of the Kings accession to the
throne.