The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1903.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
IOCAI RREVITIES.

Some very fine bark is being hauled TO the
Schlosser Tannery, near this city.
Josiah Lockman, of Linwood, has had his
soldier pension increased to Sc per month.
After extensive repairs Winters Lutheran
Church will be rededicated Sunday, May 81.
Mr.. Lewis Barlow died at his residence IN
Howard county, near Sykesvlle last Nedhes-
day, in his 5Sth year.
An unknown black hug has attacked the
corn in the lower part Of this county, anu hAS
damaged it very much.
Mr.. Walter S. Goring, u graduate Of the
Boston Conservatory of Music, will render a
solo in the NJ P. Church on Sunday morning.
Mr.. John G. Snader, near New Windsor,
found a balloon on his farm, last Sunday. IL
is about eight feet high and in excellent con
diIion.
Those interested in fairs, festivals, picnicS.
religious work, &c, are earnestly requested
TO read the notice headed 10 ministers and
Others
Henry Kelley. colored, aged about 80 years,
died u: the Almshouse, on the 18th instant
His body was inferred at wesleyan Chapel
cemetery.
At1oa. m. yes terday. Friday, the Wealth
er Bureau sent out the following bulletin -
Showers and cooler tonight Saturday fair
and warmer.
From Saturday, the 10Th, to Thursday.
the 2Its, the temperature at p. N. averaged
sS degrees Most of the time southwest
wind prevailed.
Last Monday the Directors of The Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of Carroll County
had business meeting. after which special
dinner was enjoyed at Hotel Albion.
On College Field, this city, at p. NJ. to-
day, the Athletic Carnival will be held.
Those who are fond Of field sports will BE- able
10 witness the most attractive event, ever held
ia this State.
George W. Morelock, well known farmer
of Bachman's Valley, died suddenly Sunday
night Of apoplexy. He leaves widow and
several adult sons and daughters. He Vas
about GO years old.
Mr.. George L. Siocksdale, as assignee, on
Thursday sold the CaihArine Frizzle farm,
near Bloom. TO Judge Vim. I Frizzle for
Ss629. 60. The farm contains 23s acres,
roods and 8 $40 perches.
Mr. Esau Creager, sged s. years. died al
his home in Walkersvilie. Frederick county,
Nav Is. of general debility. be was we'll
known retired farmer He leaves one daagh
ter, Mrs Joseph Englar, Of LinwOod.
Mr. George 0gg, well known and highly
esteemed resident Of Bird Hill died on the
18th instant The funeral and iniermeai
took place at Deer Park Chapel last Wednes-
day He was 65 years, month and II days
old, and leaves a widow and eight children.
An ordinance has been passed by the Get
iysburg council granting the privilege q Piac.
ing the wires Of telephone, electric light aud
electric railway companies underground.
IL sfh "a ~
poles are being erected in his city similar
ordinance would not be out of place here.
Col. Samuel X. Herr brought 10 this offer
ON Wednesday sample OF alfalfa growing uu
FIVE acres on his farm near this city. II meas
ured s5l inches ia length and presented Wig
orous appearance. Col Herr Is much pleased
with il. and says il is just what cur farmers
should SOW, owing te the continuous failure Of
clover He also had some stalks OF beardless
spring barley. which be will report on later.
Mrs Susan Morelock. aged 20 years, died
Nav 18th. at her residence in Brummel- Her
funeral was held at Beniamin's Church on
Thursday. The pallbearers were DR.. George
+. Banghman, Denton ). Gehr. Emanuel
Mackley, Emanuel Shaffer, John ID. Schaei'
fer and Abraham s. Burkhoider. All the
bearers were selected by Mrs. MOreiock before
her death. The route from her residence 20
the church, her place Of burial and her grave
stone were also selected by her
Miss Lulu Goodrich. of Sykesville, aged ~
years, and Harry Powell. of Baltimore. aged
q years, had loves bright dream dashed TO
pieces by the interference of his mother. The
couple had goue TO Baltimore for the purpose
of getting married. but his mother stated that
he was only 10 years old. and Miss Lula 5
sisieFin-law said she was 10 years Old. Al
the stationhouse Capt Fullem gave Miss
Goodrich some fatheriy talk and she returned
to Sykesville. being escorted TO the depot and
put on the train by Sergeant Trot; aud her
sister.in-lAw