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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
A Progressive CrOkinOle Party.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Herring,
of Carroll street, this city, was the scene of a
progressive crokinole party on Thursday even.
ing of last week, given by their daughter, Mrs.
Margie G. Herring, in honor of her guest, Miss
Mary Brandenburg, of Morgan, this county.
The guests began to arrive about p. m, and
were received and given hearty welcome at
the door by Mrs. Hering-who looked her
best in a white silk dress-and her cousin, Mr.
George Armacost. Upon entering the house
one was reminded of paradise, SO brilliantly
lighted and tastefully decorated was the first
floor. Red and white streamers of crepe paper
were caught in the centre of the ceiling of the
paror, diningroom and hall. and run to each
corner, with very pretty effect
The croknole boards having been placed in
position before the arrival of the visitors, little
time was lost before the game commenced,
aud it was heartily engaged in until 1915,
when Mrs. Herring rang the bell, as signal
to cease playing, and invited all to the dining
room, where each was requested to count the
number of games won by them, and reported
it to Mrs. Herring. Mr.. Guy L. Fowler, hav-
ing won the greatest number of games, 20 out
of possible %, was presented the first prize,
a beautiful china match holder, and Mr.. Chas.
Englar having won the least number of games,
the BOBBY.
The participants were as follows = Mr. and
Mrs. Bradley Herring, Master Willie D. Her
ing, Mrs. Margie G. Herring; Misses Mary
Brandenburg, Of Morgan; Nora Buchanan, of
Hampstead; Florence Miller, Virgie Weigand,
Martha Schaeffer, Bessie Herr, Nettie Shreeve;
Messrs. Everett A. Hidey, Frank Shaw, VIM.
Mather. Frank Mather, George Armacost,
James S. Baer, Jr., George Caple, Charles
Engar, Guy l.. Fowler; and Arthur M. lille,
of Winfield.
Refreshments, consisting of ice cream and
ices, cake, cocoa. coffee, ETC., were abundantly
served and heartily enjoyed, all seemed to
have their best appetites along.
In the wee sma' hours of the morning the
company dispersed, expressing their hearty
appreciation of the evenings enjoyment, and
hoping for many more such pleasant occasions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
A Delightful Party.

"Walnut Grove Farm" the beautiful home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mitlen, of near Refs
terstown, was the scene of delightful party
on Wednesday evening, January 2lst, 1908,
given in honor of Miss Mae Yingling, of Lo-
Gust Grove. The guests began to arrive at an
early hour and were received by Miss Mae
Mitten and Miss Mae Yingling. Games and
dancing were INDUCED in until midnight.
when all were invited to the dining room,
where it is useless to say all did ample justice
to the good things that were set before them.
At the wee sma' hours of a. M, the guests
began to depart expressing their many thanks
to their host and hostess for their pleasantly
spent evening. Those present were Charles
Mitten and wife, Harry Mitteu, wife and son.
Russell; Misses Annie Jones, Mae Mitten.
Nina Stocksdale, Mae Yingling, Blanche
Poader, Mae Gorsuch, Bessie Yingling. Mat
tie Barnes, Daisy Mitten. Moale Ireland,
Harry Gist, George Hof, Will Gist, Carroll
Stocksdale, George Gst Carroll Zepp, Jack
Raver, Allen Barnes, William Hill, Harry
Hughes, Herbert Yingling.
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Miller'S Items

Miss Alvertie Miller entertained a few of
her friends at her home, Main street, on Fri
day last, by giving them a taffy party, after
which music was INDUCED in.
Miss Ada Frank, of Hampstead, spent sew.
eral days visiting friends here last week.
Miss Alvertie Bollnger has gone to York,
Pa, where she is employed.
large number of our people attended the
funeral of Eli Rabenstine, of Hanover, who
was buried at Lineboro, on last Saturday.
Miss Abbie Warehime entertained mum.
Der of her friends at tea, last Sunday.
George Zepp, ST., of near here, was found
dead in bed at his home Monday evening by
his son George, who had been away working
that day. He was 81 years old. Interment
was in Manchester Reformed cemetery. on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. s. M. Roeder,
officiating.
Wesley Miller. of Baltimore, spent the past
week visiting his father, near here.
Mrs. Henry Miller. who resides with her
daughter, Mrs. ID. l.. Brown, near here. is
threatened with pneumonia.
Joshua Albaugh, of near Lineboro, spent a
day here, the past week, visiting his brother
in-law, Lansing Smith. who is still very i'll.
Oliver Bollinger is on the sick list.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
An ENJOYABLE Party.

The home of Capt. and Mrs. James s. Baer,
of Tannery, was the scene of an enjoyable
party, given by their daughter, Miss Blanche,
Tuesday evening last. The young folks,
twenty in number, all from this city, were
conveyed to the Tannery on the fast-mail, ar.
rangements having been made with the rail
road company to have it stop, and upon arrival
at the home, which is always open to the
young, were given welcome such as only the
''Tannery Baers'' know how. Crokinole,
carroms, ping pong and various other games,
and vocal and instrumental music were the
amusements of the evening. Refreshments,
consisting of ice cream, cake, etc., were abun :
dainty served at late hour and were heartily
partaken of.
The young people, after thanking host and
hostess for their pleasant evening, returned to
this city on the ''owl, arriving here at II. SO,
after having spent an evening long to be re-
membered.
Those present were Capt. and Mrs. Jas.
S. Baer. DR.. Harry F. Baer, James S. Baer,
Jr., Miss Blanche K. Baer, the Misses Fessler,
Mr.. and Mrs. George K. Mather, Miss Margie
Herring Misses Bessie Herr, Mary Branden-
burg, Nette Shreeve, Eva Rinker, Mary
Weaver, Lizzie Nusbaum, Florence Miller and
Irene Woodward; Messrs. William Mather,
Edgar Nusbaum, Edgar Nj. Wamsley, Frank
Mather, Everett A. Hidey, S. S. Wilson,
Thomas Fl. Easley, Guy L. Fowler and Frank
CasSeu
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
EniOYa BILE Dance.

Last Friday evening, 23rd inst, large
company of young folks repaired to the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Formwalt
near Taneytown, where a highly enjoyable
dance was given to their daughters, Misses
Grace and Daisy Formwalt, by their many
friends. The guests arrived at an early hour
and were given cordial reception by Misses
Grace and Daisy, in their usual pleasant man
ner, after which the company disposed them
selves in social conversation and dancing.
The music was rendered by Messrs. Null and
Ealy in a manner which added much to the
pleasure of the occasion. Refreshments were
served later in excellent style, embracing
many of the most tempting delicacies, all of
which were greatly enjoyed. A delightful
evening was spent and the midnight hour was
fast approac ching when the guests took leave
of the genial host and hostess, who had been
indefati gable in their efforts to give them a
pleasant time. That they succeeded was at
tested by the many expressions that they might
soon again and repeatedly call on such pleas
ant occasions. There were so guests present.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
Markers Mill Items.

Grover Maus and Misses Lille Krebs and
Beulah Eckard are all on the sick list.
August Myers, wife and daughter Annie
visited John H. Marker and wife last Sunday.
Misses Dollie and Thonie Krebs and little
niece, Ellen Bond, visited Mrs. Samuel II.
Eckard on Wednesday.
Miss Cora Maus, an employee of James
last week and broke a rib. DIR. Weaver is at
tending her.
Howard Bankard moved last Tuesday into
Mr.. Absolem Zepp's house, and George Star
ner moved into Jacob Markers house, near
Mayberry, on Tuesday.
Mrs. John II. Marker and daughter Viola,
and Samuel Eckard and wife attended the
wedding of Mrs. Matte West and VIM. Baby
Ion, ofnear Mayberry, on Wednesday evening.
The wedding of Miss Maggie Classen TO Ed.
ward Auldersperrer was largely attended OH
Tuesday
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
Silver Run Items.

The funeral of Mr. jeremiah Morelock took
place on last Saturday. Services were held in
the Reformed church, Rev. Hartman ofici-
ating. His age was 70 years, months and Is
days. He is survived by the following chill
dren, Mrs. Rufus Strouse of Baltimore, Mrs.
J. N. Mack of Harrisburg, Pa, Addison S.
Morelock of Hanover, Pa; Milton Morelock
and Mrs. Jerome Koontz of Silver Run.
Rev. W. H. Ehrhart, wife and child went
to York on Tuesday, Mrs. Ehrhart's father is
very poorly from paralytic stroke which he
had some time ago.
Mrs. After, widow of the late Philip AFTER,
of Hanover, is visiting Mrs. c. Feeser in this
place and Mr.. Reuben Hnmbert, near West
minister.
Mrs. c. Feeser has cactus that has 1873
flowers and buds.
Mr.. Jacob Koontz found two grasshoppers
in his peach orchard ON Wednesday, alive
and as merry as in midsummer.
Mr.. ID. F. Bittinger of Hanover was in this
place on Wednesday.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
GOSnell Items.

Mrs. A. C. Mumford, of Warfeldsburg, is
spending the week with her niece, Mrs.
Reuben Henry.
Reuben F. Henry and brother Upton are
spending a week in Baltimore with their sisters
and cousin.
Miss Cora Fleming spent week in Taylors-
vile with her uncle.
Mrs. Airy Hartman is on the sick list, but
is improved very much.
Mrs. Dora Gosnell killed beef that weighed
$50 pounds.
Charlie Hollinger aud his sister Margaret
spent Sunday with their sister. Annie Carr.
Miss Eiie Fleming spent Monday last with
her sister, Mrs. Dolie Henry.
Jacob Young, of Chicago, Illinois, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Alice Fleming and family
Archie Porter and family, of Taylorsville,
are going to move to Ellicott City,
Mrs. Airy Hartman, who has been very sick
with erysipelas, is rapidly improving.
Mrs. Otis Buckingham who has been very
i'll. is able to be out again.
George Harrison was thrown from his horse
Monday last, while on his way to his daughter,
Mrs. o. B. Buckingham, and was slightly hurt.
Misses Amelia Baker and Ida jenkins, OF
near Woodbine, spent few days with Mrs.
Carrie E. Baker, last week.
Harry Trayer sold about 700 pounds of
capons and chickens to William Dempsey,
Jr., amounting to about $780,
Our Epworth League has improved some
what this year.
Rev. C. E.. Dudrear will preach at Mt.
Olive Sunday afternoon at $50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
Clear Ridge Items.

Elder Solomon Stoner reached his S1si
birthday on Wednesday, January 21st. He
| attended public sale in Uniontown and was
entertained at dinner by George I. Mering
and wife,
surprise party was given on Friday even.
ing, January 23d, in honor of William Ecken-
rode and D. Norris Frock, at Evergreen
Lawn" the hospiable home of County Com
missioner Daniel S. Diehl. The evening was
pleasantly spent in games, vocal and instru-
mental music. Among those present we're
Ham, William F. Rumspert and wife, Morr-
son Smith and wife, William 81. Bowers and
wife. Misses NJ. A. Hesson, Maud Frountelter,
Nellie Ham, Nora Bell Roop, Alice Wright,
Minnie Sittig, Luela Baer, Pearl Macalister,
Margaret Cover, Annie K. Warner, Grace
Warner, Ella Wagner, Annie Nusbaum, Ger
trude Macalister, Mary Starr, Rose Repp,
Catharne Weller, Romano Holenberry,
Maud Wagner, Annie Study. Alma Helta-
bldle, and Messrs. Guy S. Formwalt, Guy
Segafoose, John N. Starr, Earnest Wright, E..
+. Caylor, ID. E. Macalister, Lester Warner,
K. Warner, Harmon Ham, Arthur S. Sittig,
d. c. Weaver, William Shaw, Harvey Z.
Little, Thomas Cover, Guy Haines, Walter
Selby; Misses Pearl Flater, Ella Fuss, Edith
Flater, Annie Cover, Margaret Cover, and
Messrs. Howard Gray, G. Smith, Raymond
Senseney, R. Repp, NJ. D. Smith, Union
Bridge; Thomas 81. Easley, Westminster, and
W: Scott Macalister, North Dakota.
Mrs. William H. Bowers had quilting
party on Wednesday at her home near the
Ridge. Those who assisted at the quilt and
the good dinner for which the hostess is
famous, were-Mesdames Alfred Warner, JAS
NJ. Shellman, Robert l.. Cookson, John Stone,
W. f. Rumspert, Dr. j. Engar and Misses
Anna X. and Grace Warner.
Corn is selling at So. so per barrel and Lin
wood elevator is getting lot from this neigh
borhood
John Stone sold on Saturday last twelve
capons which weighed one hundred and seven
teen pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31

At 10 a. m. yesterday, Friday, the wealth
er bureau sent out the following bulletin -
Fair and colder; fresh northwest winds
As there are quite number of poor people
in this city who need assistance in this inclem
ent weather, all persons who have cast off
clothing, and all who can contribute groceries.
provisions or money are requested to send the
same to the City Clerks Office, Firemen's
Building, where goods are received and a
record kept of the same. The bailiff will see
that the goods are judiciously distributed. A
number of the citizens have already respond
ed, and we believe that their gifts have been
appreciated by the poor and needy.
The family of Joseph T. Parrish, near Gam
Der, has for several weeks past been seriously
afflicted with measles and pneumonia. Mr.
Parrish had nine children, one of whom is
Mrs. Harry Williams, of Baltimore. Several
weeks ago Mrs. Williams paid her parents a
visit. She was slightly indisposed when she
arrived and developed a case of measles. All
the other children contracted the malady and
in several of the cases it became complicated
with pneumonia. Of these, two have proved
fatal, and at this time Robert, who was in his
10th year, and Alice, aged three years, are
dead
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
Death of Well-Known Persons.
MRS. MARGARET F. SMITH.

| MhS. MAkGAhET Z. SMITH.
| Mrs. Margaret Fitzgerald Smith, widow Of
| Charles F. Smith, formerly of this city, died
suddenly on Tuesday at her home, 1909 North
| severe attack of grip. Mrs. Smith was before
her marriage Miss Maggie Fitzgerald, and was
born in Baltimore ON August II, 1916. She
is survived by two brothers-Dr. Delano Fitz-
gerald and Mr.. Charles Fitzgerald, who is now
abroad. Mrs. Smith was the sister in law OF
the late Judge John E. Smith, of this city,
and Mrs. Judge Charles T. Reilsuider, of Bal.
| timore. She was well known in society, and
was noted for her active church work and
many charities. The funeral took place from
her late residence at 2. 80 o. clock on Thursday.
Rev. Dr. s. B. Hodges, of St. Paul's Prot
estant Episcopal Church, officiated, and in
terment was in Loudon Park Cemetery.
ELIAS RABENsTINE.
Elias Rabenstine died January 22d at the
home of his son, John z. Rabenstine, of Han
over, Pa, from the result of stroke of pa
ralysis received on Sunday evening, January
IS. The attack rendered him unconscious, in
which condition he remained until death &C.
Cured last Friday morning He was aged 80
years, month and % days.
Deceased was son of the late John Raben-
slime, of West Mannheim township. He was a
farmer by occupation and a school teacher by
profession. He was married about So years
ago to Miss Mary Weaver, daughter of George
Weaver, of West Mannheim township, who died
five years ago. About two years ago Mr..
Rabenstine moved to Hanover, where he has
since resided with his son. He is survived by
two daughters and two sons-Mrs. William
Richard and Mrs. Isabelle Bortner, of Carroll
county, Nd; John E. and Cyrus Rabenstine,
of Hanover.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu-
airy "a. at a. m, at the house, where short
services were held by Rev. j. A. Metzger,
after which the funeral party took the 9.23
train on the W. NJ. Railroad for Lineboro,
this county, where services were held and in
terment made at Lazarus Church. Rev. II. H.
Flick officiating.
NATHAN HAINEs.
Mr. Nathan Haines died on Thursday at his
residence, 1913 West Lanvale street, Balti-
more, in his ninety second year. Mr.. Haines
was formerly resident Cf Union Bridge, and
was at one time president of the Western
Maryland Railroad, with which he was prom
inently identified during its early history. He
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. DIR. Mani
kee. of Washington, D. C.. He was brother
of the late Reuben Haines, of near Linwood,
and uncle of Joseph Haines, of Union Bridge,
and has large family connection throughout
the county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
BabylOn-WeiSt.

A pretty wedding was solemnized on We'd
nesday evening, January 28th, at the home
of Jacob Marker, near Mayberry. The con-
tracing parties were VIM. l. Babylon and
Martha S. Weist, both of Mayberry.
Promptly at 73O, to the strains of Lohengrins
wedding march, played by Mrs. Fannie
Michaels, the bridal couple entered the parlor,
where in the presence of relatives and friends
their pastor. Rev. G. W. Baughman, united
them in the bonds of matrimony, the ring SER
vice being used.
The bride was attired in steel broad cloth
gown, trimmed in white silk and braid, and
carried bouquet of lilies and fern. The
groom wore the conventional black. After
congratulations the guests were invited to the
dining room where table of refreshments
awaited them.
Mrs. Babylon received number of hand.
some and useful presents. They departed the
following morning to visit friends in Harris
hurg Pa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
, ATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1908.
Sale Register.

Notices of Sales, for which bills are printed at
this office, will be published under this head until
day Of sale for 80 cents. When bills are printed
elsewhere s.. 90 will be charged. Terms cash.
wednesday February 25th at 1G a. m, Horses
COWS 3 Steers, 9 Heifers, Machinery, Wagons.
earn by the barrel Milk Cans, &c.
Thomas RoOp. auct. Alfred A. Mltten.
Thursday, February 10Th. at a. m, fine horses.
hrad Of cows 3 oulls hefers. shoats, 9 head of
Sheen wagons binder, mower, buggies, 80 barrels
of corn hay and fodder; household and kitchen
furniture. Harvey G. and Ernest X. FRANKLIN
ADMINISTRATORS F. A. Crawford Auct.
Thursday, March l2-i Horses 10 Head of Cattle,
+ Nj k Cows, Heifers, Sow and Pigs, Farming Inn
rIrments ami Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Rnfus Flickinger on the road leading from Win
field to CrIwiOrd's Store. JOS W. Berrett, auct.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
weather Record for the Week

january 24-mercury II at Z a. and Is at 2
p. m.; cloudy; snow from p. IN. until late at
night. January 25-mercury 20 at a. m.
and 25 at 2 p. NJ; snow, followed by clearing
weather. January 26-mercury % at "a. m.
and 33 at p. M; fair. January 27-mer-
curry p at a. m. and Sc at 2 p. m. :; fog, mist
and rain. January 2S-mercury 80 at am.
and 4s at 2 p. m; fog, followed by clearing
weather. January 29-mercury 38 at I a. m.
aud Al at 2. p. m; fog and rain. January
3O-mercury AZ at a. m. and 35 at 2 p. M;
clear and blustery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
A District Sunday School Convention.

As already announced, there will be Dis
trict Sunday School Convention held at Deer
Park NJ. P. Church, in the village of Small
wood, on Thursday and Friday, February 18th
and 18th. An interesting program is being
arranged, and will be published next week.
Prof. James will deliver an address on Thurs.
day night on the subject, Onward and Up
ward" On Friday night State superintendent
Mock will talk on the subject, 1.-THE Child in
the Midst" There will be interesting day
sessions. The music will be conducted by
Prof. A. l.. Judifnd, of Baltimore city:
While all of the schools in the district are
specially invited, visitors from other schools
viii be cordially welcomed. In the District
Convention there ia no limit to REPRESENTATION:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-31
Fountain Valley Items.

Harry Babylon had the measles, but is bet
Ter at this writing.
Miss Mollie Babylon is still confined to the
house and is very sick at present.
Mrs. Lily Riley and two daughters, Misses
Bessie and Elmer, of Baltimore, are the guests
of Mrs. Harris Heagy.
Mrs. George T. Bean and son Albert are
visiting her mother, Mrs. Jamima Warfeld,
and sisters.
Mrs. Lawrence Babylon and little son Rus.
sell. Of Spring Mills, are the guests of Mrs.
w III Haarx
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