The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-05-24

and by hard labor and heavy lifting succeeded in
| freeing all. Mr.. Shue was protected from being
severely hurt by the horses He. however. received
some severe bruises. The team, consisting of two
horses and four mules were considerably cut and
bruised. Two in particular Ire severely hurt, the
mule having four ribs broken and injured internally
and one horse is also supposed to be internally ill.,
jured, as blood was flowing from his mouth and
nose. A COW and calf was penned in the barrick
but were uninjured.
Miss Emma Yinglng, Of Union Mills. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Null. of Westminster, were the guests
OF Mr.. ]. W. F. Burgoon and family on Monday.
Morelock and Grouse are having their dwelling
and store buildings painted.
Mr.. A. II. Wentz and family, of Westminster, were
guests of his sister, Mrs L. H. Hofacker. and family
The Burlesque Sporting Club held meeting last
night friday at the home of John W. Adkins for
the purpose of selecting plays for their next enter
tainment, which is TO be held in the near future
Mr.. Edw. Burgoon went home late on Friday
night of last week, and knowing the rest of the
family were in bed, he concluded TO clean his re-
volver. 1t was an old one and had not been used
for long time. Surprising It contained no loads
he went to work, when suddenly cartridge ex-
ploded. throwing the fire and powder in his face.
which completely blinded him for awhile. His
mother, who had retired, to investigate the
his eyes. He was not able to for nearly half
hour. The ball just escaped his head and struck
the cupboard. passing through the door and drop
ping on the inside among the dishes. 1t was 3S
cslibre
Dr. George w. Shafer of Cream Ridge. N. j., is
here visiting his mother and sister, Mrs Eliza Shat
fer and Miss Sarah.
Mr.. Charles NJ. Masenhimer is improving his res
idenee by adding a large bay window.
Rev. Charles s. Trump, of Martinsburg W. Va,
visited his relatives here this week and is making
arrangements for them to attend the Trump reunion
to be held at Columbus, Ohio, in June. 1t is ex-
pected that about l6O persons will be present.
Mrs. DoraWine entertained the euchre club Thurs
day night
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Dherit, near this place gave
large dancing party Thursday night.
Mr.. Il. Burgoon and wife and Mr.. Clayton Turner
and wife left Friday morning for ten day visit to
relatives and friends in Taneytown, Littlestown.
Gettysburg and Hanover.
Edgar, aged years, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. E.
Barnhart, near Alesia, died on Wednesday from
lung trouble. Funeral held Friday morning; inter-
ment at Sherman's Church.
Miss Fannie G. Ross attended the sessions of the
Reformed Synod in Baltimore.
Rev. b. F. GARRISON. of Unionville, Nd, was here
on Wednesday and closed the sale of his wife's
property, formerly the James Kelley property, To-
Gated on South Main St.. to Mr. Charles C. Kneller.
Ten members of the U. B. church gathered at the
church on Thursday morning with buckets and
brushes to assist in the decoration of all the fences
surrounding the church and cemetery with coat Of
white wash. The job was well done and presents a
clean white finish. Trustee Jacob B. Lynard super
intended the Job.