The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREvITrEs.

Last Saturday night dogs killed or manned
eight sheep on the farm OF Mr.. ). Hamilton
Singer, near Uniontown.
AT II m. yesterday, Friday, the Wealth
err Bureau sent out the following bulletin
Rain tonight and Saturday
An examination for the position of teacher
in The Indian Service will be held at the post
Office in Westminster on August III.
An alarm of fire was given on Wednesday
evening caused by the chimney of Mr.. Edward
Mangess house, on Liberty street, burning.
On the last page OF this issue will be found
the new time table of the Western Maryland
Railroad which went into effect last Sunday.
A COW owned by Mr.. Chas. Carr, on South
Court street, fell into a well on Tuesday after
noon and broke its neck, while pastnring in a
field nearby.
A tournament was held at Randallstown,
Baltimore county, on Thursday. Mr.. Grant
Beasman, of Freedom, was awarded first
money, 500.
John McNeal, of Hampstead, has been
granted a soldier pension of $l2 per month,
and Alexis A. Bowers, of Middleburg, one OF
So per month.
Make a note of this. On June % and "a,
1902. men worked in the harvest fields with
heavy coats on, owing TO the low temperature
so and As degrees respectively.
Herbert Cleveland ApsIey, Mabel Cathell
Phillips, May Lillian Nelson and Philip
Ramer have been awarded scholarships at
Western Maryland College from Baltimore.
Mr.. j. David Crowl, of his city, exhibited
at this Office on Monday an active young
chicken that was like thousands of Others. ex-
cept it had third leg instead of tail feathers
The pride of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Avenue-has many chuck holes and depres-
sions that extend from curb to curb. little
attention now would soon place it in its former
good condition.
Grain harvest began last week in parts of
this county, and some fine yields of barley
have been reported. Much wheat will be in
shock by today. Oats are looking well but
the straw is short.
Mr.. Joseph W. Smith, of this city, brought
10 this office sample selected from seven
acre field of his Rudy wheat. The heads
averaged six inches in length and contained
xiy-eight grains.
Mr.. Charles E. Herring, who has been con-
nected with the Union National Bank OF this
city for number of years, has purchased the
stock and good will Of Messrs. Derr Il Lam
herd, and will take possession on the list OF
July.
We have received from Miss Cora May
Schaeffer, daughter of Postmaster Schaeffer,
this citv, Worcester Mass papers which
give an extended account of the commence
ment of Dread Institute, from which she was
graduated last week.
Mr.. N. w. Miller. tenant on the farm OF
Mr.. A. j. Reese, Bachman's Valley, left at
this Office a sample of his wheat. The heads
were from Al 10 5 inches in length and were
H. aIc q ut cta
the head of which was 80 inches long.
From about $50 Tuesday evening until 2. 40
Wednesday morning there was almost con-
tiuuous rain. At times the lightning was
binding and the thunder deafening, and the
strong wind drove the rain with great force.
1t was the finest rain in this vicinity during
the season.
Mrs. Emma Bennett, of Virginia, was taken
from Hampstead to the almshouse by Consta-
BILE Elias N. Davis, on Wednesday, by order
of States Attorney Weant. Mrs. Bennett
went from Baltimore TO Glyndon and walked
from there to Hampstead, where her actions
indicated she was insane.
The Westminster 6remen, who were enter.
tanned by Mrs. Laid during the late firemen's
convention at Homecoming, presented that lady
with beautiful silver butter dish and dozen
sterling silver spoons in appreciation OF hei
hospitality. The presentation speech was
made by Mr.. M. E. Walsh.
Last Saturday night there was considera
BILE fall in the temperature. At a. m. on
Sunday the mercury registered ST. and there
was a strong north wind at the same time
AT a. ~ on Monday the mercury registered
500, and at the same hour on Tuesday the
temperature was down to 40.
Mr.. Edward Leeper, of York, Pa, last
Thursday afternoon at the blacksmith shop o.
Mr.. George Bell, this city, made four racing
shoes and put them on horse in minutes
and 548 seconds. A large number of persons
were nresent to see the work done. Messrs
Elias N. Davis, Michael Ham and Atlee
Wampler were the referees.
Friday next July A, is legal holiday, and
ali public Offices and banks will be closed,
and as the Governor has issued a proclamation
declaring the 9th holiday they will be CLOSED
on that day also. The postofhce will be
closed from $40 a. m. until $50 p. m. OF
the 4th. Only one delivery of mail will bt
made; regular collection at 4.30 p. IN.
Prof. Simpson held competitive examina
ton on Tuesday to select two students to I'll
senatorial scholarships. the following ap
nIied for the scholarship in St. Johns College
Walter F. Abbott, Harry w. Masenhimer. j
w. C. Stick, Elmer Bennett, G. II. Enger
Fl. R. Aldridge, Riley E. Elgin and Parke
N. Wentz. The following applied for Western
MARYLAND College: Jesse A. Ham, Hershe
E. Kraft, E. Mcclure Rouger, VIM. N. Sell
man, Benjamin E. Fleagle, Jr., and 9. Il
Bankert-
Last Saturday dog owned by Mr.. Theo
dore G. Wolfe, assistant postmaster at Un mo
Bridge, attacked dog owned by Mr.. =: VII
son and ran into Mr.. Wilson'S h0ase after II
Mr.. Wolfe followed with the attention OF re
moving his canine and protecting the othe
from injury. He found Mrs. Wilson, how
ever. with base ball bat raised for blow a
the invader, and, to prevent bis dog FROM get
ting hurt, seized the lady by the ARA, Which
It is alleged. was considerably bruised by HI
grip. He was taken before Justice J. I
Rinker. of this city, Monday afternoon, VIII
imposed fine of SIS and costs upon Mr.. Wolf
after hearing the facts recited by the witnesse
summoned. States Attorney Weant appeare
for the prosecution and ID. N. Hennng TO
the defense.
The third commencement OF st. john
parochial school, this city, was held last Mon
day night, and was largely attended In
program consisted of solos, duets, chornse'
Rotations drills, and comedy entitle
"Knaycs and Fools" all of which were yer
creditably rendered and showed careful tran
ing on the part of the teachers. Miss Flor
Lynch oficiaIed at the piano, and was accom-
panied ON the violin by Mr.. Gustavo Lamoth'
Of Matanzas. Cuba. The graduates wer
Misses Ada Fowler, Mary Lehy, Margar,
Reese and Emily Orendorff, each OF whol
were presented with diploma by the .pasto
Rev. Jos. L. Cassidy, who also awarded prize
for regular attendance to Earl Baumgartne
Mary Bartlett and Eleanor Fouke. The az
dress to the graduates was made by Mr.. u.
Henning.
Weather Record for the Week.
June 2l--mercury 81 at a. M. and 70 at
ID. M; almost continuous thunder gust fro
IL 80 until a. M, followed by fair and blu
terry weather. June 22-mercury 81 at