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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14

The Westminster firemen arrived home from
Homecoming yesterday morning, well pleased
with the trip. They captured several prizes
John H. Cunningham was re- elected President
of the State Firemen's Association; the Com
pany took the prize of $25 for making the best
appearance in the annual parade; took second
prize of $25 in the reel race, and divided the
prize of $l25 with Frederick in the hook and
ladder contest. In the latter there was dis
agreement between Frederick and Westmin-
ster. which was compromised by an equal
division Of the purse The Convention will
be held at Frederick next year. Upon their
arrival yesterday the Firemen, headed by the
drum corps and pulling their reel, with the
President seated thereon, marched from the
railroad to Mr.. Cunningham's residence.
They carried banner inscribed 1.-The Presi-
dent aud $780,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
Wesley Items.

Mrs. John W. Abbott and Mrs w. III. S.
Allgire are visiting friends in Washington,
D. C.
Last Sunday, while John Stocksdale was
opening a large door on wagon She'd the
door came off the roller and fell on him break
in & leg above the knee. DR.. E. NJ. Bush
is the attending physician.
Mrs. Charles Shaffer, of Baltimore, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Snyder
Mr.. Fl. A. Ebaugh is putting new roof>on
his barn.
is the guest of her father, Mr.. John W. Alb
bolt.
Miss L. Lolita Buchanan has returned home
after spending two weeks in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Caple and son spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
W. Zepp.
Mrs. j. Frank Mason, Of Easton, and Mrs.
DIR. VIM. Love, of Baltimore, are the guests
of their mother, Mrs. 81, A. Ehaugh
Miss Penelope Davidson, of Baltimore,
spent last Wednesday with her sister, Mrs.
Frank Snyder
Children's Day services at Wesley Chapel
on Sunday morning, June 10Th, at 10 clock.
Mrs. T. W. Buchanan visited her father,
Mr.. VIM. A. Davidson, of Baltimore, last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Taylor. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Howell Taylor, of Westminster, spent last
Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Rebecca Stull.
Mr.. Wm Basler has had his house painted.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Wampler, of West
minister, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Buchanan.
The strawberry festival which was held by
the Ephworth League of Wesley Chapel last
Saturday evening was success.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Wesley Ruby, and Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Reed, of Snydersburg, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Buchanan.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
AleSia Items.

The farmers are all rejoicing about the nice
rain of Wednesday evening.
Miss Bair, of Chenille, is visiting Miss
Mamie Albaugh this week.
Miss Leah Frederick is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Ida Denner, in Baltimore.
Mr.. Samuel Hafmon, of Baltimore, is visit
ing his son, Mr.. Maurice Harmon and family.
Mr.. Samuel /. Hofacker and family spent
last Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Black, of
Steltz, Pa.
Mrs. Ella Crumrine, of Melrose, is spending
| few DAYS with her father, Mr.. Vincent Nc
| Cullough and family.
Mr.. Vincent Mccullough last Sunday visit
ed Mr. Floorstead and family, lat Hoffmanvlle.
Mr.. Geo. O. d. Hoover spent last Sunday
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. o. j. Hoover,
of Bachman's Valley.
Mr. Henry Kress was in Baltimore few
| days recently.
Geo. W. Hare has completed his new
wagon shed.
]. H. Blocher has made very large i'm
proyement to his farm by the construction of
a new barrick, and the repainting of all the
buildings.
l.. H. I.auer has erected new wagon shed.
The Alesia Band will furnish music for the
Manchester High School Commencement TO
be held June 20; and also for the picnic to be
held by the Miler's Q. B. Sunday school on
July 10.
The much talked of and needed change in
Rural Free Delivery route No. 43, took effect
on June 3, and the patrons inform us that
they think route 43 is one of the most COM
plete in the county. The patrons appreciate
it to the utmost and further they receive their
South mail the same day; before the change
they received that mail % hours later.
The Jr O. U. A. NJ, of Alesia, which was
organized few weeks ago, is prospecting very
rapidly, aud have now a total membership of
40 and applications for membership still COM
ing. The following are of6cers-Councilor,
VIM Miller; Jr past councillor, ]. Z. Rich
ards; chaplain, T. A. Miller; financial seere
tary, g. W. Sandruch; recording secretary.
Harry Blochers inside sentinel W. Hare;
outside sentinel, j. N. Null; viee-eouncilor,
Richard Deagen; deputy State councillor, A..
j. Burgoon; assistant recording secretary, Il.
c. Frank The regular meeting night to be
Monday of each week. They have also pur-
chased the hall from the Knights of Pythias.
The Rockdale Powder Company have re-
ceved their locomotive which they are now
making good use of.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
Republican Politics.

In speaking of the approaching meeting OF
the Republican State Central Committee the
Baltimore Herald of Tuesday alludes to the
representation of the city wards in congress
sional conventions. As to the representation
of 18th and 10th wards in the second congress
sonal district convention, the Herald says
lively contest is expected when the state
committee representing the Second district
meets. Hartford county is strongly opposed
to Mr.. Blakeney's nomination and may lead
the fight against giving the city wards more
than three delegates. 1t is not likely, how
ever, that CAROLS representatives will go
with Hartford, as the organization in the coun-
ty is more than friendly to the Baltimore
county representative, Notwithstanding thai
Mr.. Refsnidsr is an aspirant. Hence it i:
more than likely that the two city wards will
be giver four votes in the convention.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
Miller'S Items.

Mr.. Geo. Barber lost fine large hog on
Friday evening last from some unknown cause.
MIR. VIM. Hare spent several days visiting
relatives in Baltimore the past week.
Mrs. Geo. Barber and Mrs. Geo. Deagen
spent Sunday and Monday last attending the
lovefeast at Hanover.
Miss Edith Miller has fuchsia stalk with
20 large double lunches of flowers on it.
Miss Maggie Miller is visiting relatives in
Baltimore.
Locusts are plentiful through here, and
keep everything alive by their song'' Pharo. -
Miss Sadie Bollinger has gone to Baltimore
where she has secured steady employment.
Mr. and Mrs. David Brown and children
Abbie and Grace, spent several days recently
with friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Barnhart, who recently moved from neal
Hanover to the farm of Mr.. Jacob Folk, near
here, who has been slightly i'll for several
weeks, is dangerously i'll at this writing. Drs.
Sherman, of Manchester, and Zeigler, OF
Melrose, are the attending physicians.
Mrs. Harvey Rhoades, of near Manchester,
entertained the following friends at dinner at
her home on Sunday last: Mr.. Thomas
Kuhns and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. John Rine
hart, and Mr.. and Mrs. John K Miller, OF
this place.
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Uniontown Items.

Willie, SON of Luther Hteshew, formerly
of this place. spent few days at Thomas b.
Routson's. Willie is employed at Sparrow S
Point, and had his left hand injured in some
machinery and was unable to work.
Miss Rhoda Fleagle is spending some time
in Westminster with Harry Harbaugh' family.
Mrs. Penelope Martin and daughter Miss
Jennie, of Baltimore, are visiting Mr.. Harry
Weayer's family.
Mr. Il. Miles, of Gaithersburg, Nd, was
the guest of his brother-in law, Rev. C. e.
Mccullough, a few days this week.
Rev. DR.. Frank Little, President of the NJ.
P. Annual Conference, filled the pulpit the
NJ P Church Sunday night, and preached a
very able and interesting sermon. He was
the guests of Rev. Mccullough at the NJ P.
parsonage from Saturday until Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Hamilton Singer have To-
Gated in the property formerly occupied by
the late Dr. j. j. Weaver.
Mrs. Julia Hartman has returned from her
home in The Narrows. Virginia, and viii!
make her home with Mr.. and Mrs. Nevin
Hiteshew.
Mr.. and Mrs Cover Routson, of Buckeys-
town, Nd, were guests of Mrs. Routson' S
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Ephraim Kelley, from
Saturday until Monday.
Misses Margaret Cover and Emma Perry,
j ohm Heck on Sunday.
Mr.. John Hamburger left a twig from an
apple tree at H. Viewers store; three and a
half inches in length, which contained fourteen
perfectly formed apples about the size OF
shelbarks.
Miss Carrie Wilson, of Baltimore, visited
her mother, Mrs. Samuel Hiltebidle, several
days during the week.
Children's Day service will he held in the
M. P. Church on Sunday morning and even
ing.
Miss Eva E. Gilbert spent few days at
Miss Emma Gamers, Linwood, during the
week.
MIR. Samuel Skunk, of Westminster, gave
his friend, Harrison Weaver, pleasant sur
prise by calling on him on Monday. They
took a short drive. Both enjoying very good
health, one being IS years, months and the
other SO years and months old.
Little Miss Rheba Erb will act as flower
girl at the marriage of her cousin, Miss Mary
Palmer. She is visiting friends at Sandy
Spring, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smelser spent Spl-
day with Josiah Erb and family.
Miss Lizzie Sittig who was the gus Of
friends in Baltimore for seven weeks, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. James Mccullough and wife are at the
NJ. P. parsonage visiting their son.
George Slonaker spent part of he week In
Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
SHOES! SHOES /!

We have them at all prices, in all styles,
and to fit all feet. We will take great
pleasure in showing you through our line,
which is new and snappy. Our stock OF
shoes is growing, and we will in the future
make this our special line. Have you seen
our new line of Infants Shoes and Sandals
for Spring and Summer wear. They range
in prices from 25c to 75c and we have
them in all colors and styles. You will
fall in love with them at first sight. See
our Ladies Oxfords for SIC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
STATIONERY BARGAINS.

As this is a season of the year when the
stationery business is naturally dull, we
will now liven it up by given a special cut
on almost our entire stock. 25c Box,
Paper at 19c; 15c Box Paper at lie, 10c'
Box Paper Sc, and Sc Box Paper 4c,
Good Envelopes &c package, SC Pencil
Tablets, now 4c, 2 penny Tablets lie,
Congress Playing Cards 39c, 8 rolls
Toilet Paper only 25c, or packages in
sheet form 25c, Scholars Companion
Boxes 4 and &c, 5 Slate Pencils lc, Visit
ing Cards Sc package, 6 bottles Ink or
Mucilage 23c, Composition Books &c,
Crepe Paper sc per roll, "Royal Glue
Sc bottle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
judgements in the Milk Cases.

On Tuesday the First National Bank OF
Westminster obtained a verdict for $l!9. 81
against VIM. Ensor, the full amount claimed
in what is usually termed milk case. The
trial began on Wednesday of last week, be-
fore jury, with Judge Burke on the bench.
The case was hard fought on both Sides. j.
Milton Refsnider, W. Burns Trundel and
Osborn |. Yellott represented the bank and
d. G. Mcintosh and Frank /. Duncan the
defendant.
The bank obtained judgment for $50. OF
against Elmira Dawson, and by agreement
against Bernudy, Price, Eckart, Bowen, Me
Cullough, Bosley, Barrett, Lytle, Ensor,
Burns, Slade, Almony, Burns. and Wiley, and
judgmen by confession against Eckhart fol
xIlS71
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
A Musical Social.

On Friday evening, June 6, the Littlestown
Orchestra visited Mr.. Wesley j. Hahn, near
Silver Run. Music was rendered by the or
chestra aud the Hahn family. Mrs. Mayors.
of Littlestown, sang and played very fine
solo on the piano, which was greatly enjoyed.
About 10 clock refreshments were served,
consisting of ice cream, strawberries, cakes,
lemonade, confectionery, &c. The table was
decorated with lilies and roses. After which
they again returned to The music room, where
music was again enjoyed until about II o'clock
when Home, Sweet Home, was played by the
orchestra. The pleasant evening will long be
remembered by the participants. There were
about sixty persons present from Westminster,
Littlestown, Mount Pleasant and MayberrJ.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
weather Record for the week.

June mercury SO at a. IN. and 70 at
d. M. /; showery after 1920 p. M; clear at
night. June S-mercury II at a. M. and
70 at D. M; fair and 5lustery. June g.
mercury SIS at a. m. and 70 at 2 pm; clear.
June 10-mercury so at a. m. and 70 at 2
p. M; generally clear. June ll-mercury 6s
at 7 a. m. and 81 at 2 p, M; generally clear
and blustery; cloudy after 8 p. M; showers
between $50 and p. m. June l2-mercury
SO at a. IN. and SO at 2 p. M; heavy fog,
followed by fair weather. June l3-mercury
IA at 7 a. NJ. and SO at 2 p. MI thunder gust,
with fine rain from until q. M; clear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
SOME SMALL PRICES.

Good Umbrellas for 25 and 39c, Cloth
Bicycle Slippers, with rubber bottoms,
39c; SO. 90 Rubber Boots at So. 40, aGib-
SON. Waist Sets for ladies 15c, good
Clothes Brushes 23c, SOC Cuff Buttons
29c pair, 81 90 Fountain Pens 89c, Curl
ing Irons &c, 3 cakes of "Sweet Maiden
Soap he, Spectacle Cases &c while they
asst, 25c Specks only lie, 15c Shoe Dress
ing 10c
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
GENTS FURNISHINGS.

On Gents Furnishings our line Is COM
plete, and increasing almost daily, for we
are continually getting in something new
and nobby, and can show you line OF
Neckwear that will surely please you. But
we wish to call special attention to our
Negligee and Dress Shirts, also our large
assortment of Half Hose, ranging in price
from to 39c. See our line of Belts and
Suspenders, Collars and Cuffs, Gloves and
Underwear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
New Windsor Items.

Mr.. Chas. Otto has built bay window TIC
his home, which adds very much to lis appear
ence.
Mr.. Carroll Lambert gave magic Lantern
show on Thursday night of last week
The musicale at New Windsor College oil
Friday night of last week was enjoyed by
full house.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14

These few items are merely a sample OF
what you may really secure at such remark
ably low figures:
Mems heavy Working Shoes, good qualities,
at $1.00.
Mems Patent Leather Lace Shoes, others
prices SO. so, our price $3.50.
Mems Wei Kid Lace Shoes, others prices
&c. so, our price $3.50.
Mems Solid Calf Lace Shoes, others prices
$175, our price $1.25.
Ladies' Patent Leather Lace Shoes, others
prices 1925, our price $l.S9.
Ladies' Wei Kid Lace or Button Shoes,
others prices So. 25, our price $l.S9.
Ladies' $500 Shoes reduced to 81 SO; $l.25
Shoes reduced to $1.00.
Ladies' Oxford Ties reduced from 81. so to
ST. 25; from 81. rs to 81. 90 and 95c.
Ladies' House Slippers, good and strong, Al
SOC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14

Three and three quarter inches of rain fell
at Red Oak, Indiana, last Sunday, and prop
erty valued at thousands of dollars was de-
stroyed by the resulting food.
Floods, caused by excessive rainfall on
Friday and Saturday of last week, did great
damage in South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
Spring and Summer Hats.

Our Spring and Summer Hats are like
ripe fruit, for they are fresh and up-to-
date, and pleasing to the taste of one and
all See our new Derby Hat at SIC.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
NO. 9.

DlVi
Westminster Deposit and Trust Company,
Westminster. Nd, June 9Th, 1902.
The President and Directors of the Com
pany have this day declared a semi-annual
Dividend of THREE PER CENT. on $50.
0O0 90 of the original Capital stock of this
company, and dividend at the rate Of Six
Per Cent. per anuum for three months on
$50, O00 90, amount of the new issue of Capt.
tai Stock of this company, clear of all taxes,
payable June 30, 1902. Stock books close
June 2Ist, 1902, reopen July list, 1902.
GEO, NJ, PARKE,
jun 3t, Treasurer.
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PPLICATION FOR ASSIGN
N MENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE.


"A MENT OF LIQUOR LICENSE.
WESTMINSTER, Nd, June l, 1902.
hereby give notice that the following per-
son has fled in the Office OF the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court for Carroll county, an
APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT OF
WHOLESALE LIQUOR LICENSE:
Moses d. Harper, Westminster, Md, appli-
cant for assignment of Wholesale liquor
license from Karl E. KATE.
And unless cause to the contrary be shown
in writing on or before the 10Th day OF June,
1902, the license applied for will be issued,
provided the said applicant complies with the
requirements of Chapter 6, Acts of 1894,
requisite thereto.
JAS. II. BILLINGSLEA,
Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County
june7 2t
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
THEODORE H. PRICE
 ON COTTON.

New York, October S.--An effort has today by the circulation of report that MT. A. J. Buston, a Liverpool cotton merchant, who makes an annual trip to the south, will shortly publish an esti- mate of the crop. which it was rumored was in the neighborhood of 12,000, 900 bales. desire to warn southern holders of cotton against being affected by MT. Buston's estimate. I mean no disparage- ment of the gentleman himself but it Is proper that the trade should understand that he represents a Liverpool clientage
 Liverpool has to buy American cotton
 and 1t naturally wants to buy it as cl1eaply as possible. Whether MT. Bus toms estimate is 100000 or 12,000,00O bales will not alter the facts of the case, which are as follows: Exports of the season to date are 334,000 bales larger than during the same period last year; shipments to northern mills and takings of southern mills are about 100000 larger than during the same period last year, so that not withstanding an excess Tn the early re- being indicative of a drouth-shortened crop the total stocks of cotton at the United States ports and at thirteen of the most important interior towns are only about 20,000 bales In excess of what they were last year. This shows that the world needs the cotton and Is taking it. They must, in my opinion, continue to take It. and will probably buy more eagerly at 8 cents per pound than at present. THEODORE II. PRICE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
TO IHE STOCKHOLDERS.
Of the Gadsden Land and Improvement
 Company.

By a decree of the chancery court of Etowah county, Alabama, rendered on the 18th day of September, 1902, in the case of John H. Noble, ct al, vs. the Gadsden Land and Improvement com pany, ct al., it was provided among other things that all stockholders of the Gads- den Land and Improvement company de- siring to participate in the distribution of the assets of said company now being ad- ministered in said chancery court be re- ouired forthwith to deposit their cer- tiflcates of stock with the register in chancery at Gadsden, Alabama. That thirty days notice of this requirement be given by the register by publication in a newspaper published in each of the cities of Gadsden, Anniston and Birming- ham, and that said stockholders be aa- lowed thirty days after the completion of said publication to file their certificates of stock with the register
 Take notice of said requirement. and file your stock certificates.
 R. A. D. DUNLAP,
 Register in Chancery. September 22, 1902 s-25-sOt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
Frsalk and Produce.

Butter-Best Elgin, 25c; Mississippi. best grade, 26c; Mississippi, second grade. 2Sc good country, 15Q20c; cooking, 121sc. Apples-Per bsrrrel. northern stock $2.5OG3. .25; choice. 800; per crate. 75 to s1 green stock, California fruit Peaches-Per crate, 75c and S1.00. Plums-9l. .25D1.50.
 Pears-Per crate. $1.o. -1.25;.
 California Pears-Per crate, $2.50; pre- serving pears, $1.7592.00.
 Tokay grapes, g. .0O@2.25.
 Sweet Potatoes-Per barrel, S2.25@2.60. Tomatoes-Home grown. s007be. basket Squash-Per crate, U.ao.
 Beans-Per bushel, S.25Q1.50.
 Bananas. Per Buncb CuIis. 6o07bc; straights S1 .26Q51 .60
 Eggs-Per dozen, Pc.
 Lemons-Per box $3. 3.0063.50.
 Limes-Per hunured. s1t0
 Poultry-Best friers. extra large. aOc; Alabama, 18Q25c; medium. 1211@16c; broil- CTS, 100J12c; hens, 3O13215c; Pekin ducks 40D55 puddle ducks, 20d25c.
 Onions-Per pound. 2c; Spanish onions $1. .25@1. 50 per crate.
 Cabbage-Virginia, 1c per pound. Dried Apples-Calirornia eveporated scl lib packages. s5kc: sun-dried. Go. Quinces-Per box, s1.50.
 Cranberries-Per box, $2.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-09
Murphy 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York. October s.-Tnere was an unsettled feeling in the early cotton market today. Cables were disappointing and Liverpool bulls were reported as sell ing freely The rain in the southwest was mild. with no signs Of rrost. Moreover, all sections as a rule were enjoying fair weather, and now that the rainfall has abated, the liklihood is that we shall soon witness a heavier movement There is good reason for believing that wo shall witness no remarkable movement, and the picking has progressed rapidly, and the marketing of the crop as prog ressed on ratio less due to weather conditions and reduced yield. The fore cast for Texas was for warmNweather r,- morrow, and this induced little short selling. Best informed people cling to small crop ideas regardless of the date of frost, and look upon present reaction as sure to leave the market in a healthier position. English operators now in the south unsettled Liverpool and New York by cabling over prospects for a large crop. Despite this prices held fairly well during the morning. Leading houses We're prepared to buy freely on all breaks.