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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Wakefield Items.

Mrs. j. F. Babylon and Mrs. G. P. l.. Hoo
| yer went to Mr.. and Mrs. John Smiths al
| Avondale, on Wednesday, to help them with
! their butchering.
| Guy Babylon has secured position in Bal
timore, and will leave here about the middle
| of the month.
John Ham has entered the NJ. C. |. at I'm
ion Bridge, and again take up his commercial
course.
Ice is reported to he from to inches
thick
Miss Mary Babylon. near this place, is visit
ing Miss Elsie Duvall. at Medfnrd
Following are The weights of some hogs re-
Gently killed: &. P. l.. Hoover. eight. $40.
236, BOP. 1856. 100 POI. l72, 1853; VIM Sipes.
two, 80? aud 34S; John Lambert. six, 24O,
249, 2o6. 226. 294 and 1856; Samuel Robertson,
two, 296 and 224.
Miss Edna Devilbiss, of Union Bridge. was
the guest of Miss Bertha Danner, of Medford,
last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Hilda Babylon visited her aunt, Mrs.
Joshua Smith, of Avondale last Wednesday.
G. w. Babylon has bought SO rabbits and
II cartridges this season.
Jesse Bale, wife and sons, visited Mrs. G.
2. l.. Hoover last Sunday.
|. NJ. Wagner has sold 20 tons of fertilizer
this season.
W. VI. biAltI HAS SeCuTtu d t)OSttlOu us CieTh
in large store in Baltimore.
Joshua Smith and wife, of Avondale, were
guests of Mrs. Fletcher Babylon, Wednesday.
A. W. Wagner shot SO cartridges ont of SO
shots. This is the best shooting that has been
reported.
James Robertson and wife, and Mrs. Maria
Brilliant were guests of Mrs. George Hoover,
Monday.
Miss Gertie Williams visited Mrs. James
Bowers, Wednesday.
j. Howard Devilbiss has had his hedge
fence pulled. j. M. Wagner's engine did the
work
Mrs Fletcher Babylon and daughter and
Mrs. George Hoover and son were guests of
Mrs. Maria Brilliant at New Windsor, Thurs
day.
j. F. Babylon received two carloads of lime
this week from the Wolf kins at Union Bridge.
Wheat is looking we'll at present.
Our public school, conducted by Miss Bes
sic Senseney, has about 80 scholars.
Game seems to be plentiful in this vicinity,
though it is hunted up closely every day in the
week
Master John Burlington of New Windsor,
visited Master Thornton Bixler last week.
A disease of the eye recently affected the
herd of j. Fletcher Babylon, causing total
blindness in some DR.. Lambert, of New
Windsor, was called in and in short time the
cattle were relieved.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Winfield Literary Society.

The Winfield Literary Society gave an oys-
ter supper in Academy Hall on Thanksgiving
night. The proceeds will be used to purchase
two stoves for the academy, and to defray the
expenses for the ensuing year. At the same
time the society was reorganized and the fol
lowing officers elected: V. S. Bradley, presi,,
dent; Rev. A. B. Wood, vice president, and
Arthur lille. secretary.
The FIRST regular meeting of the society will
be held in Academy Hall Saturday evening,
December IL, commencing at 7.So O'CLOCK.
The following program has been prepared:
Debate-"Resoived, That the Negro Should
Be DISTINGUISHED" Affirmative, Rev. 6. F..
Watson. E. Elmer Bennett; negative, Rev.
A. B. Wood. Vernon S. Bradley; recitations
by Misses Grace Stem, Matte Shoemaker
and two others yet to be selected. The Shoe
maker Orchestra, assisted by Wiley Jenkins
and Arthur lille, will furnish music.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Business Locals

Mr.. C. S. Losh, representing the we'll known
firm of Sanders & Stayman, Baltimore, and
who has an exhibit of Pianos and Piano Play
ers at the Hotel Westminster, will remain for
few days longer. Those contemplating the
purchase of either will do well to call, examine
and hear the instruments.
College Fun, College Music. The Glee and
Mandolin Clubs of Western Nd. College will
give concert in Alumni Hall Friday even
ing, December II, 1908. General Admission
25c, Reserved Seats 35c. Tickets at Boyle S
Drug Store. Doors open at 7.15 O'Clock,
concert at 500.
Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
10000 Chestnut Ties wanted along the line
of the Western Maryland Railroad. Apply
to or address B. F. Poole, Gambler.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Found Dead In Bed.

Last Saturday evening Silas W. Lyday,
aged Sc years. of Smithsbnrg, washington
County. was found dead in bed with all ms
Clothes Clothes on in his room at his boarding house.
f He was last seen alive on Friday night prevl-
on. Going 10 his room. 1t is thought he threw
IH1 on the bed and died soon after enter
inc his room. Decomposition had already
sef in. he was brother of the late henry
W. Lyday, County Commissioner.
he leaves four sisters-Mrs: ueolge nee.'
Kansas City, Mo-; Mrs. =; a. n'19'g pasora
G nou"s Md Mrs. John F. Rinehart,
Sm;thsbure. Md. Mrs Henry Smith, mosaer
Of Lewis &. smith, former president. Of In, .ne
Gbessneake and Ohio Canal, was hall s nss
m 4 M. Steek, who examined the oooy'
.tsied he died of natural causes:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Weather Record for the Week.

90 november 2S-mercury 10 at I a. IN. and
20 al z P m; very heavy frost; fair with oc-
I 20 light snow. November 29-mercury
CO. : a. m. and 25 at 2 p. M; light snow
rom 3 a. m. until 8 a. NJ, with occasional
Nssnt Hgrries during the day; clear at night.
=, 3O-mercury % at a. m. and 81
a. z p m; partly cloudy; clear at night. De
re'noer mercury IA at a. m. and 80 at
p p m'; very heavy frost; clear. December 2
mercury IL at u. IN. and q at p. M; gen.
r en cloudy until noon; snow from p. m.
on :. a. m. Thursday. December 3-mer'
Jury 20 at Z a. IN. and 80 at D. H.. cloudy,
, %nh occasional light snow until noon, fol-
lO"eu by partly clear weather. December
mercury 10 at a. m. and 80 at 2 p. m. !;
very heavy frost: fair.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Fountain Valley Items.

Jacob Wantz lost very valuable horse
from collie last week.
There are many ON the sick list with sore
throat. Little Grace Auer is sick with pneu-
monia. DR.. Jacob Rinehart is her physician.
Miss Eta l.. Handley was guest of Mrs.
W. H. Heaggy last Sunday.
Miss Sadie Riley has returned 10 Baltimore.
Claude Reifsnider killed two spring pigs
which weighed 585l pounds; Lawrence K.
Babylon two, l64 and 22O9 pounds; Mrs; W.
H. Heaggy three, III, POI and l7S pounds:
Uriah j. Babylon is confined to bed with
lumbago.
Miss Lydia Starner had another stroke of
paralysis last Sunday.
Mrs. Carrie G. Babylon and her daughter,
Dorcas, were guests of Mrs. W. H. Heaggy
last Sunday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Mayberry Items.

Mrs Mary Wilson, who has been very i'll, is
not improved.
Our public school has 60 scholars. and the
teacher. Miss Belle Wither on, is kept busy,
rs she has no assistant.
VIM Rodkey's new house is nearly com
pleted
Miss Bessie Yingling has returned home
from IL two weeks visit to friends in Balti-
more.
James Feagle spent several days at Creag
erstown, Frederick county. visiting his friend.
Blaine Hoffman.
Z. ID. Stuller and wife returned from Phil
adelpha where they were visiting their son
Charles, who was reported ill.
Bethel Sunday school is preparing for a
Christmas entertainment.
Levi Hull has purchased the j. Edwin
Sheets farm which was lately sold to Joseph
Myers. Mr. Hull's son Harvey will reside on
the farm next year.
Our people are busy butchering and getting
in winter supplies.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
WOodbine Items.

This section of the county was visited by
the first snow fall, to cover the ground, on
November 26. Again on December there
was another fall of snow.
Farmers in this vicinity are all done husk-
ing and housing corn. There is but little fod-
der left standing in the field.
Miss May Colson, who has been visiting her
sister. Mrs. Berdie Buchanan, of William
Penn. Pa, has returned home.
Ephraim Young. an old man, who lives by
himself. was found very sick last Tuesday af-
ternoon by N. G. Pickett Mr.. Young at
tracted his attention by rapping on the win
dow. On going in he found him very sick
and with no FIRE in the house.
Miss Rosie Gosnell is still sick at this writ
ing.
q gathered jaw.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
A Fatal Fall.

William, aged 10 years, son OF Thomas
Koons farmer residing near thars harm
the afternoon Of November 81. Mr.. Rooms
was having his grain threshed, and the young
man was assisting in the work. He was stand
ing on a temporary platform 10 feet above the
barn floor, when board broke under him and
he fell 10 the floor, striking on the back OF
his head. ~
he seemed to have met with no ill effects
from the fall, and continued at work. In the
evening. at supper, he complained of severe
headache. and grew rapidly worse A phys
ician was broug 6t to his bedside, but the young
man lapsed into Inconsistencies, and dieo
about midnight. Conclusion OF the BRAIN H.
sustained in the fall, is given as the cause Q.
death. He is survived by MS Ia'ner' nio'no'
and several sisters and brothers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
A Trip With Wagon A.

heeently Mrs. Charles r. Miller, of Balti-
mole, received permission of the Postal De-
p pa, to accompany Wagon A. over the
'hu route, of which Mr. Calvin Fitze is the
SSui'glng postal clerk. In Leslie's Weekly.
s so,; december 8, Mrs. Miller gives an inter,
!; i'Ihng description of the trip and illustrated
- ny SIX beautiful halftone views of the re
,ppt and delivery of the mail, &C., on the
,3u.e. The same journal also contains a
P 20 by Mrs. Miller of Full. Rugged Mast,
H. ie e1 high in the Seamanship Building at
Ma =. 5. Naval Academy, Annapolis, for
Po,usnip,men's Drill in Handling Sails and
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Free Of Debt.

on Monday last the County Commissioners
p p.s an order to pay the outstanding county
ssnlncates, issued during the civil war for the
purpose of paying bounties to volunteers in
S S.uef TO exempt our citizens from the several
TTq n that were ordered by the President.
~. .ae whole amount issued was $50. 1000, all of
wnlcn has been paid except $S. 175, which
mas cancelled this week. The Commissioners
S.s 70 De congratulated upon their successful
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Death of Well Known Persons.

Joel Sykes, aged SO years, died on the night
of November 2T at His home, near Carrollton,
of paralysis. Mr.: Sykes was a teacher at
loves school, near the Tannery, and was re-
garded as one of the best teachers in the
county. He was Il man of extraordinary
strength and activity. and in his younger days
entertained his pupils sometimes with aero
batic ftals that would not have been discred-
table to professional. He was twice mar
ried, and his second wife and two small chill.
dren survive him. By his first marriage he
leaves two grown children.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
Official
Letter to F. A. Crawford
Westminster, Maryland.

Dear Sir: The Trustees of Fair Ground,
Cobeskil, N Y, were glad to pay Is cents a
gallon more for Devoe; and no wonder. Two
other paint agents said it would take $50 gal
Ions of their paint TO cover the buildings.
Our agent put it at 125 or less. 1t took 1l5:
We saved them So gallons of paint and
painting (worth 81 to SIS gallon, as the paint
ing costs two or three times as much as the
paint) less Is cents gallon on 115 gallons.
Say $40.
That's how to count the cost of paint. The
cost of putting it on is So or 81 gallon. You
see what that means. Go by Devoe.
Yours truly
F w DEvoE 4 Co
IS New York
p. S.-Geo. W. Yeiser, Union Mills, Md,
sells our paint.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05
MARRIED.

On November II, 1908, by Rev. J. Stewart Hart
man at residence of brides parents. near Silver
Run, Md, Charles F. Hull and Miss Mary V. Maus,
both of Silver Run, Md.
On November o. 19OS by Rev. J. Stewart Hart
man, at Reformed Church parsonage. Silver Run,
Nd, Herbert N Beachte. of Silver Run, and Miss
Della Irene Geeting, of Deep Run, Nd.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05

Jessie Amelia, wife of Thomas B. Boland,
died at her residence on Linden Avenue,
Baltimore, on November p. She was a
daughter of Jesse Fl. and the late Amelia
Murray, formerly of Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05

Mrs. Elizabeth Gorsuch, widow of the late
| Carvington Gorsuch, was taken suddenly i'll at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Keller,
of Woodbury., on Thursday of last week, and
died November &c. in the nth year of her age
Mrs Gorsuch's madam name was Ebaugh,
and she resided the greater part of her life in
this county. Her husband died in 1902. She
is survived by the following children Messrs
Elisha and Geo. Gorsuch, Mrs. John Keller,
Mrs. Annie Bumgartner and Miss Josephine
Gorsuch, all of Baltimore. Funeral services
were conducted by Rev, d. NJ. Browning in
the Hampstead M. E. Church at noon on
| Wednesday. Interment was made in the
| Hampstead cemetery.
Miss Catharine Bretwser died at her home,
near Westminster, of Brights disease, No
yember 29, aged So years. She was daugh
ter of the late Nicholas and Catherine Brett
wiser. She leaves one sister, Mary E.. of
Baltimore, and four brothers, John L., of
Ohio; Adam, of Republic, Ohio, and Jacob,
also of Ohio. Her remains were inferred in
the Catholic cemetery at Westminster, De-
cember l.
Rev. Oliver Sherman Prescott, the first res
ident rector of Ascension Parish, Westmin-
ster, Nd, died at the mission house at YER
bank, N. Y, Oh November II, aged over 80
years. He came to Westminster in 1852 and
left in 1857; from here he went to Ellicott
City, where he officiated until 1861. He was
active in church work until three years ago
when failing health compelled him to retire.
Laura L., wife of Emory Adams, died at
her residence in West Falls, November "a, of
paralysis. aged SO years. The funeral was
Lald a+ T.yIorsy;llo M T. Cburob Er;6.y &c
last week and was largely attended. Rev.
Mr.. Watson, assisted by Rev. Mr.. Cecil, both
of TaylorsvilIe, conducted the services. The
pallbearers were w. B. Keller, Geo. Regler,
f. D. Carver, Samuel Poole, Louis Hood, j..
Lowman.
After long and painful illness, MIR. Thomas
Caltrider died at the home of his son in law,
Samuel Shugars, near Hampstead, on Deem
merly lived near Gambler and after stoke of
paralysis was taken to the home of Mr.. Shu
CARS. He is survived by two sons and one
daughter, and also one brother and a sister.
His funeral was held Wednesday afternoon,
interment being made in the cemetery at
Hampstead Rev. Jos. P Wilson officated.
The pallbearers were Thos. j. Hunt, Elisha
Snyder, Alpheus Stansbury. l.. c. Myerly,
Elisha Merryman, John Quail.
MRS. Catherine Shaffer died at her home
near Hampstead December l. She is sur
vived by her husband, four daughters and two
sons. Her funeral took place Thursday morn
ing at the U. B. Church, Greenmount. In
terment was made in the cemetery of that
place.
VIM. II. Lansinger, aged 20 years, who
died in Littlestown, Pa, November "a, was
the father of Mrs. Rebecca B. Fair, of fancy.
town district
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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF TOYS

child Carroll
while it best world within
neutrality-suspicious. evenganmae nannaen the bl
outid
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-05

Mrs. Catherine Shaffer died at her home
near Hampstead December l.. She is sur
vived by her husband, four daughters and two
sons. Her funeral took place Thursday morn
ing at the U. B. Church, Greenmount. In
terment was made in the cemetery of that
place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES.
Commissioners Seek Information +
the Drafting Of Regulations.

the Drafting Of Regulations.
Incidental to their work of drafting new
regulations covering the storage of explo-
sives, the Commissioners recently addressed
letters to the War and Navy Departments
asking for information as to the number of
places where government explosives are
stored within the District and the rules
governing the same. w. V. Hall, acting
adjutant general, U. S. A. has written to
the Commissioners informing them that the
commanding officer of the Washington bar
racks and the governor Of the Soldiers
Home are the only persons having charge
Of army eplosives in the District of Co.
lumbia
From the Soldiers Home 1t was reported
that only small amount of amuniion-
blank cartridges-for firing salutes was
kept at the home. 1t is stored in small
magazine detached from other buildings, in
iron barrels with close fitting iron covers.
No rules are in vogue relative to its storage
and use other than those pertaining to the
artillery service. From the Washington
barracks it was reported that the bulk of
the ammunition was kept at Fort Foote
Nd, and only sufficient kept on hand for
firing salutes and the sunset guns No spe-
cial rules are in force for its storage at
the barracks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Mems Shirts
to Measure.

We are prepared to execute or
ders for shirts to measure promptly
and in most satisfactory manner.
Absolute fit is guaranteed and the
wearing qualities shall be all that
could be expected.
A suggestion as to styles.
Imported madras and cheviots are
the materials chiefly used. White is
preferred, with small dark figures
or stripes. Pleated bosoms will be
worn great deal this season. A
handsome pleated shirt for wear
with evening jacket is made of white
batiste with self figure.
If prevailing styles do not suit
your taste give us your own ideas ;
it will be our pleasure to cater to
them.
Samples for the asking.
Mems Store, Main floor,
Entrances from F and 10th SITS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
Army Orders.

Maj James s. Petit of the inspector gem
erals department has been ordered to the
Augusta arsenal. Ga, to make the annual
inspection Of that arsenal.
Leave OF absence for four months has
been granted First Lieut.. Allen Smith, jr.,
Sd Infantry.
Second Lieut.. s. D. Maize, Sd Cavalry,
has been assigned to duty at Fort Ya,eo.
N. d.
Contract Surgeon Chas F. Smith. at Fort
sheridan ILL.,, has been ordered to duty at
Fort Leavenworth. Kans
Col Ernest A. Darlington. inspector gen.
eraf. has been relieved from duty in the
department. of California and ordered to
New York for duty as inspector general Of
the department of the east
First Lieut.. Dewitt c. Lyles. Goth In
fantry, has been ordered to the general hos
pitai. Washington barracks. for surgical
treatment
Lieut.. Col. F. K. Ward. 14th Cavalry. has
Deen transferred to the LIST Cavalry.
The leave Of absence granted Lieut. Col.
Louis NJ. Maus. deputy surgeon general.
has been extended one month and Contract
surgeon f. N, c. Jerauld has been granted
two months leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
THE JUVENILE COURT.
Board Of Children's Guardians Wants
It Made Separate institution.

i. The Juvenile Court, it Is conceded, is
firmly established institution in this juris-
diction. The first session was held jan
uary Ii, 1902, since which time 1t has been
demonstrated that the present way OF
hearing juvenile cases apart from the reg
ular session of the Police Court is the
best way, and the board Of childrens guar
dams suggests another advance, and rec
ommends that the court be entirely sepa-
rated from the Police Court
The Juvenile Court was established for
the purpose of keeping minors under the
age of seventeen years who fell into the
clutches of the law apart from the Police
Court run of defendants, and thus prevent
contact with the older and hardened crimi-
nails. The law provided that juveniles
should not be sent to the Jail or work
house, and that they should not be placed
in a cell at any of the station houses, but
instead should be sent to the house of de-
tention In default of collateral to be there
held until the next succeeding court day
Monday Wednesday or Friday-in the
afternoon The board Is not content with
having the court held at the Police Court
building, because 1t is pointed out that 1t
has the atmosphere of a court. and that
the surroundings are not just what they
should be for the youthful offenders. 1t
is claimed that the Juvenile Court should
be an entirely separate institution, with a
judge of its own and other attaches, such
as are provided the courts in the city hall.
Another matter under consideration by
the board is the regulation in respect to
the probationary period. AS 1t is now,
fine is imposed. in default of which the Of
fender is turned over to the board of chill
dren's guardians on probation for period
of six months. 1t has been suggested that.
in addition to the probation period. the
offenders ought to be also held under the
jurisdiction of the court, in order that
they may be brought into court again
should they indulge in misconduct while
under the boards observation. That plan
is in vogue in other cities, and is stated to
be a satisfactory one.
Since the organization Of the court it has
been presided over alternately by Judges
Scott and Kimball, and Mr.. Ralph Given.
assistant United States attorney for the
District has attended to the prosecution
Of the more serious class of cases which
are called to the attention Of the court.
The proceedings are conducted under entire
ly different plans from those of the other
court every side of case being heard,
and, a result, much good has resulted
by sending numerous offenders home with
their parents to be punished, instead of
making a record Of conviction against
them in the Police Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28

Briggs. Eva Keys. Helen Hunter, Beulah
Howell. Flora Briggs. Clara Graham. Rose
Keys. Rosalie Chesley and Messrs. Cotton,
Gladmon. Briggs. Lee. Piggott Hunter, st.
john Kempt and Decker.
Announcement has been made that the
wedding of Miss Susan War;, daughter Of
Capt. and Mrs. Howard L Prince, and Mr..
Louis St. Elmo Burgess of Baltimore, will
take place at St. Margaret's Church We'd
nesday evening at o'clock. The maid OF
honor will be Miss Ethel Prince, sister of
the bride, and the bridesmaids will be Miss
Beulah Burgess of Winchester. Va, sister
of the groom, and Miss Anna Speick Of
Washington. The groom will be attended
by Mr.. George Gales Of New York as best
man.
The ushers will be Messrs. Frank Paxton
of Washington, l.. B. keene Claggett and
r. Niles of Baltimore and j. Arlington
Burgess of Winchester. brother of the
groom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-28
SELLING CONDEMNED STORES.
No Intention to Interfere With Mer-
camille Business.

Secretary Root has reversed a former
ruling of the War Department respecting
the right to sell army stores in the Philip
pines. This department." he says, rules
as a matter of administrative direction to
it's officers that property belonging to the
United States government sent to the Phil
ippines in good faith for the use of the
army is entitled to be taken in without
payment OF duty, that having been Inn
ported the army is entitled to use and dis
pose OF 1t in accordance with the law and
regulations governing official action in deal
ing with such articles. and that when in
accordance with the law and regulations it
becomes the duty of an officer to dispose
or condemned or surplus stores by sale the
articles cannot then be subjected to duty as
II they had not been already in fact import
cd. AS matter of policy the department does
not intend to permit any such large sales
as Will interfere with the mercantile bust
ness of the Philippine Islands"