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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
A Delightful Sleighing Party.

merry sleighing party, composed oftwelve
couples from Westminster, were invited to
Black Oak Springs, the spacious home Of Mr..
and Mrs Marshall G. Shaw, near Uniontown,
to party in honor of their daughter and son,
Miss Anna B. and Mr.. William A. Shaw,
Tuesday evening, January 10.
They arrived about $50 p. IN. amid the
blowing of horns and ringing of bells, shout
ing, etc., the ladies looking very happy, but
the gentlemen appearing somewhat 'cramp.
ed, where they were met by some OF Miss
Annals Uniontown friends.
The honse was tastefully decorated with
palms and lilies. Games instrumental music
and social conversation were the amusements
of the evening, At a late hour all were in.
vited to the diningroom, where all did justice
to the many good things provided by the
hostess.
Those present were as follows Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall G. Shaw. Miss Anna B. Shaw,
Mr. William A. Shaw, Misses Belle and Mar
garet Cover, Messrs Thomas c. Cover and
Edwin G. Cover. all of Uniontown; Mr.. Her.
bert Cover. of Frizellburg, and Miss Emma
Trump. of Manchester; Misses Bessie Arma-
cost. Eva Rinker, Hollace Williams, Irene
Woodward, Florence Miller, Bessie o. Herr,
LaRue Herr, Florence Malehorn, Mabel
Miller. Jennie Malehorn. Maude Miller, Edna
Erb Messrs. James S. Baer, Frank Mather,
George Armacost, Edgar Nusbaum. Guy L..
Fowler, Glenn Horner, Edgar F. Wamsley,
William Mather. Everett A. Hidey. Lawrence
Rinker, all of Westminster.
At an early hour of the morning all eX-
pressed their thanks to the host and hostess
for the very enjoyable entertainment extended
them, and departed for their homes, which
they reached about $50 a. M.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
A Surprise Party.

'Maple Grove Farm the beautiful
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory C. Zepp, of
near East View, was scene of delightful
surprise party Wednesday eve, January 7,
1908, given in honor of Misses Carrie and Ida
Green, of Forest Glen" The guests began
to arrive at au early hour, and were received
with hearty welcome by Misses Marietta
and Carrie Zepp. Games and music were
INDUCED in until late hour 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 late hour the
guests began to depart, expressing their many
thanks to their kind host and hostess for their
pleasantly spent evening.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Emory Zepp, Mr.. and Mrs. Bertrand Caple
and son Sterling, Carrie Green, Ida Green.
Fannie Buckingham, Myrtle Caple, Carrie and
Marietta Zepp, Lizzie Klee, May and Bessie
Yingling, Emma Zepp, Pearl Hof, Lillian
Osterhus, Grace Zepp; Willie Eckenrode.
Joseph Devilbiss. of Philadelphia, Leslie and
Walter Robertson, Claude Buckingham. Geo.
Hof, Carroll Slaseman, VIM. Hill, Carroll
Stocksdale, Vinton Caple, Carroll Zepp,
Harry Hughes, Willie Osterhus.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
Death of Well-KnOwn Persons.
FRANCIS HAM.

Francis, aged 4S years, son of the late John
and Mary Ham, of this city, was suffocated
by gas on Saturday morning last in Baltimore.
Mr. Ham, with his wife and two children.
lived with his son, Mr.. Harry A. Ham, and
the latter's wife was the first to detect the gas
in the house. When she awoke, long before
daybreak, she was seized with coughing
spell, and when her bedroom door was opened
the odor of gas was almost overpowerlng. 1t
seemed to come from the middle room, which
was occupied by her father-in law, but, with
out waiting to investigate, Mrs: Ham rushed
next door for Mr.. William III. MUIR.
So powerful was the odor of the gas when
Mr. MUIR opened the door that he was com
PEELED to crawl on his knees to the window
while he held one hand over his nose and
mouth. He never waited to raise the sash,
but simply took his foot and kicked it out.
Mr.. and Mrs. MUIR and Mrs. Ham were
about to go downstairs when they heard means
in the adjoining room, which was occupied
by Walter Ham. When the door was opened
the boy was found stretched across the bed,
coughing violently He was unconscious when
picked up and carried to the front room, where
he could get fresh air.
Mr.. Ham had apparently been dead for at
least two hours when found, as his body was
very cold.
VII. Ildhu was d pitS'eIcr ny tIduc anu loi
several weeks had been working on one of
the new school buildings in the eastern section
of that city. He was born in Westminster,
Carroll county.
Walter Ham was taken to the Maryland
Unisersty Hospital and placed under the care
Of DR.. A. Leo Franklin, son of DR.. B. G.
franklin of this city, and hopes are enter
tanned for his recovery.
Besides widow. Mr.. Ham left two sons
the one overcome by gas. and Mr.. Harry A.
Ham, with whom he lived; and three daugh.
ters-Miss Lula Ham, Mrs. Mary Dougherty
and Mrs. Gertrude Thompson, of Talbot
county.
He also leaves mother, Mrs. Mary Ham,
of this city, four sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Martin, of Hagerstown; Mrs. Kretzer, of
Emmitsburg; Misses Annie and Joe Ham,
and Michael Ham. of this city, and George
Ham, of Roanoke, Va.
The funeral ceremony took place in Balti
more last Monday morning, and the body was
brought to this city on the 1l.57 train, and
taken to the residence of his brother, Mr..
Michael Ham. He was buried at p. III. the
same day at 81. Johns Cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
List of Jurors.

Judge William H. Thomas Thursday drew
the following persons to serve as jurors for the
February term of the Circuit Court, which
begins on Monday, the 9th:
District No. John E. Bair, Daniel Har
man.
District No. William H. H. Weaver,
Percy II. Shriver.
- District No. 3-Harvey ]. Maus, John N.
Ditch.
District No. 4-Azariah F. Oursler, Charles
II. Bitzel.
District No. 5--Grove o. Easton, John r.
Hughes
District No. 6--Noah w. Miller, William
+. Tracey, Edward B. Hershey.
District No. William d. Henry, Chris
tan 81. Smith, Charles W. Reese, Amos
Wampler.
District No. S-Thomas Miller, Miles L.
Long.
District No. 9-David Bloom.
District No. 10--John w. Angel.
District No. 11-George G. Anders, John
W. Lambert.
District No. 12-Silas d. Senseney.
District No. 13-WilIiam A. Harrison.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
A Surprise Party.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
A delightful surprise party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM H. Warehime, of
Deep Run, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H.
Warehme, on Saturday evening, January 10.
About $50 o clock the guests began to arrive,
and games, vocal and instrumental music were
INDUCED in until about 1870, after which re-
freshments were abuudantly served. After
extending their thanks and best wishes to the
host and hostess the happy party returned to
their homes. Those present were VIM. H.
Warehime and wife, VIM. Lippy and wife,
Moses Troxell and wife, Daniel Frock and
wife, Ephraim Yingling and wife, Mrs. Maria
Troxel, Mrs. Sarah Hesson, Misses Edna
Frock, Maize Warehme, Catharine Monath,
Gertie Everhart, Hester Warehime, Susie
Warehime. Orenia Bankert, Ella Hesson, Esta
Jones. Sadie Warehime, Edna Hesson, Olivia
Warehme Hilda Troxel, Madaiine Hesson,
Ruthetta Warehime; Messrs. Cornelius Lippy,
Murry Erb, Robert Everhart, Oscar Ware
hime, Charles Lippy, Denton Warehime,
Jacob Erb, Walter Everhart, J. Frock,
Harvey Erb, B. James, Howard Erb, Tru
man Myers, Denton Leppo, Vernon Wantz,
Norman Yinglng, Edgar Warehime, George
Hesson, Bonnie Troxell and others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
RARE TREAT FOR WESTMINSTER.
Illustrated Lecture On Liquid Air For The
Benefit Of The High School.

Prof Simpson has concluded arrangements
with the Interstate Lyceum Bureau, Washing
ton, d. C. for first class lecture on Liquid
Air, profusely illustrated.
This lecture will be given in the audience
room of the High School Building, Monday,
18th of January. Reserved seats will be 80
cents; for general admission and for children
35 cents and % cents. The proceeds will be
applied to library, and to decorations in the
various rooms in the High School.
Not only will the lecture be entertaining.
but it will also be highly instructive. This
and has been greatly enjoyed wherever given:
it will be something new, and rare treat for
the people of Westminster.
In due time tickets will be on sale at Mr..
Boyle's Drug Store, and the citizens of West
minister are cordially invited to give the en-
tertainment liberal patronage.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
Denninp'S Items,

A very jolly masquerade party was given to
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey j. Stem, of Winfield,
on Saturday evening, by their friends. The
| evening was spent very pleasantly with many
| different amusements. The party was not
recognized for quite while. Refreshments
were served after which the jolly folks depart
ed for their homes. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubrey J. Stem, Mrs H. NJ. lille, Prof.
Broadoley, Edward Stem, Ollie Buckmen and
Master Ernest Cover. Those present aud
the characters which they represented were:
Stella NJ. Aldridge, Grace V. Stem, The Gypsy
Tribe; Debbie L. Zile, The American Widow
IN her natural colors; Edma {. Pickett,
Grandma; Maggie E. Izenhart, Little Girl;
Maude S. Stem, The Fairy; Messrs. Ollie
buckingham, Uncle Sam; Raymond G. Myers,
Grand pa; Arthur G. Albert, In the Good Old
Summer Time; Roscoe Aldridge, Sport;
Arthur lille, Subdude, and David Fl. Stem,
Dude
!. V. Wedge has employed U. X. Haines
and Harry keefer, carpenters, of Dennings,
to make improvements OH the farm of H. G.
Vlckery, Baltimore county, near Glydon.
L. V. Wedge is very i'll, but is improving
slowly.
The Literary Society will meet at the
Academy of Winfield, January %. A debate
on City Life and Country Life will be given.
Joseph T. Stem has his ice house filled, the
ice being six inches
}. 7. Stem has set 275 eggs, has gathered
III the past 10 ten days % dozen, and now
have advanced to 40 and 80 eggs day. The
Christmas chickens are prospecting rapidly.
Miss Lelma Eckard has returned to her new
home, near Denning's, after spending several
weeks with her friends at Mt. Pleasant
Braid Killer has excepted a position at
Springfield Asylum. David Young has filed
the vacancy of Braid Killer and Edward Nail.
We have had two bachelors near Dennings
for quite while, but only one remains now,
Mr.. Stouffer, of New Windsor, and Mr. j.
I. Stem, of Dennings, have been hunting
each other very closely OH their egg gathering.
On Wednesday, January 14th, Mr.. Stouffer
gathered 81 and Mr.. Stem 50. Stouffer's and
STEMS hens are doing well.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
Orphans Court.

Monday, January 12.-The last will and
testament of Lavinia c. Fisher admitted 10
probate and letters testamentary thereon
granted to Gershom Huff, who received order
to notify creditors.
Charles H. Bitzel, executor of George Bit
eel. deceased, reported sale of real estate.
George l.. Stocksdale, administrator W. a..
of George Dorsey, deceased, returned inven-
tories of personally and money and received
order to sell real estate.
Sarah Stimmel, executrix of Jacob Slim
mel, deceased, settled first and final account.
David E. Stem and Wesley R. Davis, sur
viving executors of Charles A. Reid, deceased.
settled second and final account, and received
order to transfer mortgages.
Tuesday, January 13.-George E. Cox. adj
minisrator d. b. n. C. t. Il. of Mechor Cox,
deceased, settled first account.
George E. Cox, executor of Daniel A. Cox,
deceased received order to sell leasehold es.
tate.
The last will and testament of Uriah Wing
ling, deceased, admitted to probate and letters
testamentary thereon granted to James F.
Yingling and Uriah Grant Yingling, who re-
ceived order to notify creditors.
George Stull, administrator of John l..
Stull, deceased, reported sale of personally
and settled first and final account.
Jacob II. Myers, administrator of Lydia
Ann Myers, deceased, settled first and final
account.
Jno. Milton Reifsnider, administrator w. a.
of Elizabeth Reid, deceased, returned inven.
tories of personally and money and received
order to sell personally.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
DR.. George E. Baughman Named.

The announcement from Washington on
Wednesday that Congressman Blakeney had
endorsed DR.. George E. Baughman for post
master of Westminster and that the Doctor s
name would go to the Senate from the Presi
dent, was no surprise in this city. He was the
only formidable applicant. Horace G.. Reese,
the acting postmaster since the death OF Post
place, but was in no sense an applicant. He
will probably remain in the office in charge of
the free rural delivery department.
The ADVOCATE extends congratulations TO
DIR. Baughman and predicts his administration
of the Office will be acceptable to the patrons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17

Mr.. Eli Benson, of Gambler. this county,
died at Springfield Hospital, near Sykesville,
last Sunday evening, from complication of
diseases, aged Sc years, 8 months and % days.
His remains were brought to this city. to the
home of his brother. Mr. Nicholas Benson,
Monday evening, and were taken to East
Berlin, Pa, his former home, Tuesday morn
ing, and inferred in the German Lutheran
Cemetery, beside those of his wife and three
daughters, after services in the Dunkard
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Long. Two daughters,
Misses Louisa and Alverta Benson, survive
him, and the following brothers and sisters
Messrs. Nicholas Benson, of this city; VIM.
H. and Stephen Benson, of Baltimore. and
John I. Benson, of near Reisterstown; Mrs.
John Bond, of Cockeysville, Baltimore coun.
ty; Mrs. Phoebe Golibart, of indianapolis,
Ind, and Mrs. Charlotte Benson, of Baltimore
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
DR.. GEORGE T. MOTTER

DR.. George T. Motter, of Taneytown. who
had been i'll several days, died about 10 O clock
yesterday friday morning, from general
physical disability, aged 81 years. During the
Civil War he was surgeon in the Federal
army and later settled in Taneyown, where
he has not only been an active practitioner,
but active in general business enterprises, in
Republican politics and in the Lutheran
Church. He was son of the late Jacob
Motter, of diminishing, Frederick county,
and a brother of Judge John 4. Motter, of
Frederick.
dollar he is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Frank E. Cunningham, of Westminster, and
Mrs. W. II. Tucksill, of Philadelphia, Pu.
DIR. Motter was a genial, pleasant gentle
man, and will be greatly missed in fancy
town society, business affairs, church circles
and politics.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
W. M. R. R. To Build IS Mile Line Rail-
road.
tho Nal Snir

The construction of the 65-mle line be-
tween Cumberland and Cherry Run, w. Va,
which will connect the Western Maryland
railroad with the West Virginia Central, will
be begun within the next few months. Chief
at Cumberland, has his force at work on the
preparations of the plans and specifications
and within the next 80 days bids will be asked
for construction.
The route to be followed by the extension
has been definitely located. 1t follows the
Potomac river for almost the entire distance
and crosses the stream at least three times
This is made necessary owing to the turns and
twists in the river. 1t is the purpose to build
double track for the entire distance, and
this reveals the intention of double-tracking
the Western Maryland railroad for the full
length of its main line to Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
Weather RECORD for tle week.

January 10-mercury 8 at a. m. and % at
Up. M; clear. January 11-mercury % at Z
a. m. and 80 at Up. M; snow and rain from
4.30 a. m. to 4 p. M; clearing weather after
wards. January 12-mercury IL at a. m.
and IA at 2 p. M; clear. January 13-mer-
curry 2 at a. N. and 10 2 p. M; clear. Jan
uary 14-mereury IL at Z a. IN. and % at 2
p. M: generally clear. January l5-mercury
% at a. m. and SO at p. m. generally clear.
January 16-mercury 80 at a. m. and AZ at
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17

Mrs. Edward Wine, of Bachman's Valley,
Carroll county, Md, died last Sunday night
of complication of diseases, after few
weeks illness, aged about 40 years. She is
survived by her husband and number of
children. Funeral was held last Wednesday
at o'clock at Bixler's U. B. Church, where
inerment was made, Rev. Lewis Kohr Off
ciahng.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17

Advices from Berrien and Worth counties,
Savannah, Ga, in the southern part OF the
State, are that severe wind storm did much
damage in each, on last Sunday. AT Omega,
in Worth county, the hotel was blown n, down
and a number of houses unroofed. Inc cy-
clone swept path 100 yards wide through
the town, damaging every house ana uprool.
ing every tree it encountered. At Hear'sease
the stacks and pipes of big lumber plant
were knocked over like ten-pins.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-01-17
Eastview Items.

On New Years day George Ogg and family
Gu, and ate watermelon, and it was red to
the rind and sweet as sugar, just the same as
if it Just came out of the patch, and they all
ate It and enjoyed it very much.
George Qeg has got bis ice house filed.
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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-30
WANT THE TRANSPORTS.

The work being done by the Mer-
chants Association for the securing of
the visits of the army transports to
Honolulu, on both the in and out bound
trips. deserves to succeed. The purpose
is worthy one and the results cannot
fail to be of benefit to the city.
The ships are not less than one a
month, and it is safe to say that each
would mean the leaving of some thou
sands of dollars a day during the stays
Of the vessels in port. Then too the
men during any stoppage here would
assuredly send back to the States such
reports of the city as would result in
the interesting of settlers and tourists,
which would have beneficial results.
The question of the cost of coal may
have decided influence on the choice
Of the city for a stopping place The
ships would take on at the least 500
tons Of coal here, which would mean
that each would have just that much
more carrying room. The three days
added to the trips would be offset by
this, If the coal bill is not increased.
This should not be the case. as Ho-
nolulu is nearer to Newcastle than is
San Francisco. The Merchants Asso-
citation is at work. and its secretary, p.
r. Helm, viii get the order issued if it
is possible.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-30
THE LEGISLATURE.

The I.egislature, after all has been
f.afa that needs to be about it's short
comings, is a better law-making body
than its predecessor. The other one
was hopeless; its product of some TWEEN
ty odd enactments. including appropria-
tions. had for its special feature lady
dog bill. But the second Legislature has
done hard work. sending lightweight
bills and twelve Joint resolutions to the
Governor. many OF them of great value
and Importance TO the people. For this
much thanks.
The difference in favor of the present
Legislature. however. should not blind
the eyes OF the public to the need of
a better law-making body next time
When we consider that the manage
ment Of the Territory is greater bust
ness enterprise than that carried on
by any corporation of Hawaii, one en-
ploying more men. using more capital
and affecting more interests. II follows
that the managers should be men equal
TO the task. It is a singular fact that
for the intricate affairs OF State so
many directing spirits are chosen who
could not run a peanut stand success
fully in a place where peanut-eating
was fad Men Of the highest capacity
are not too good for legislators; but it
Is not once in dozen times that a man
OF average parts is elected Hawaii
should change all this. II is a duty
which falls upon native and white alike.
Neither make It a practice to elect their
best men: both should. by careful work
at the primaries. do precisely that
Then and not till then will We have
good government in the Hawaiian ISL
auds
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-30

1t is a disquieting circumstance,
though not strange one. that vol
cano should break out in the Northwest
Territory of Canada, the district which
adjoins Alaska All that region is vol
canic; and il its history were known,
in very recent times. great seismic ac-
tiNity would perhaps be expected Of it
as much as Of Japan Some day, no
doubt. the civilized people of the North
west Territory and Alaska, will wit
ness volcanic phenomena Of which
those in Guatemala are the type; and
in doing so but repeat the experience
of many natives tribes in the recent
past.