The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-06-11
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREYIT[ES.

the barn was slightly damaged.
The New Windsor road has been greatly
improved, and Harry Hesson, who has charge
of it, is entitled TO much commentator for
the way he has worked it.
The Western Maryland does no; seem to be
much affected by the slump in freight traffic.
This company has not laid off any of Its en-
ployes. and all of them are busy.
As usual, on Commencement Day at West
ern Maryland College, the two Methodist,
Reformed and Lutheran Churches will be
closed, except for Sunday school.
Last Saturday William Struth, as mortga.
gee, sold the farm occupied by George W.
Haines, near this city, containing 25 acres.
Purchased by the mortgage for $500.
Among the Cadets of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College, now at the Worlds Fair, are
JOS. D., son Of Mr.. Joseph d. Brooks, OF
Westminster, and David NJ. Devilbiss, of Mt.
Airy.
Isaac W. Rodkey. of Oklahoma Territory.
formerly of MayberrY, is visiting relatives and
friends in this county. He left this county
about 20 years ago. but has been home several
times since.
Al 10 a. m, yesterday. Friday, the wealth
er bureau sent out the following builetin:-
Rain and slightly warmer tonight; Saturday
partly cloudy and warmer.
Rev. Edward P. McAdalns, pastor Of the
Catholic Church at SykesviIle. has been trans
ferred to the Sacred Heart Church. Glyndon,
Baltimore county. Rev. Robert Achstetier,
will succeed Father MeAdams.
A gentleman who travels much through the
county says that there are several iron bridges
that need painting, especially the one near
Cassefs mill property, and that the guard
3 L. ,,.aH krsH-.s 81 ~,
consequence.
Michael E. Walsh. as administrator and at
torney of William Trott. sold last Saturday a
tract Of land containing 20 acres, near Oak
land Mills. in Freedom district. to Miss Annie
f. Trctt for $500, also 2l5 acres. adjoining
the above farm, to Frank Fiedel. for S20l.2l.
The Miller Bros. Company, 7. W. Marher
& Sons, Sharrer & Gorsnch and Charles +.
Herring, merchants Of Westminster. have
signed an agreement TO close their stores At 6
D. IN. except on Saturdays, during the sum
mer. The agreement went into effect June 3.
Tie Lutheran Church 10 Manchester will be
rededieated tomorrow, Sunday. Il was built
in 1858. The church has been very greatly
improved. inside aud out. The services will
be in charge of Rev. II. II. Flick. the pastor,
assisted by Rev. E. ]. Wolf of the Gettysburg
Theological Seminary.
There was large attendance at the regu-
lar meeting of Door to-Virtue Lodge, A. T.
A. NJ. Westminster. on Thursday night, when
the lodge was called off until the FIRST Thursday
night 10 October. After the lodge work was
completed refreshments we're served and a
pleasant hour was enjoyed.
Calantha Lodge, K. of P, No. $50, Of
Union Bridge, did work in the first and third
degree last Monday night. Visiting brethren
from Taueyiown, Pleasant Valley And West.
minister we're present, together with several
officers Of the Stale Grand Lodge AT the
conclusion of the work refreshments we're
abnndantly served.
Mr.. Vim. B. Seabrook. native Of this city
and son of Rev. WIN. l. Seahrook, was grad
uated from Newberry College, Newberry. 5.
c., at the commencement of that institution
on Wednesday, aud was the prize essaylst OF
his class of twenty-five students, winning the
gold medal which is one of the most coveted
distinctions Of the college course.
Last Monday night the graduates Of the Law
Department of the University Of Maryland
were greeted 10y relatives aud friends al Ford :
Opera House. Baltimore. Guy Fitzgerald
Smith, son Of the late Judge John E. smith,
of this city, was among the graduates. After
the exercises the 6fty.four members Of the
class held banquet at the Belvidere
Mrs. Maria Brickner, widow of John Brick
ner. died on Wednesday evening, June 8, at
her residence on Pennsylvania avenue. West
Minister aged 6S years. 6 months and 10 days.
She leaves one son, Harry Beggs, OF Harms
burg. Pa Her funeral took place yesterday
morning. nteru.ent being at Beggs Chapel.
James n. Stoner was funeral director
The State Convention Of the Prohibition
party met at Salisbury, June 8. to elect dele.
IL, ~ ha hold AZ
Indianapolis. June p, and also named Presi
Dental electors. George X. Mather, OF this
city, was named as a member of the State Cen
trail Committee. and Frank Fenby, Of La
motto, was member of the committee on Gre
deutials aud resolutions.
Fred. l.. Peek, one of the best known com
snercial travellers. and one of the earliest pa
4rons of The Westminster, this city. died from
typkoid al his home in AVoca, n. Y, May
%. aged "a years. During his visits to this
city be always met with a hearty welcome
from host of friends, who will regret TO hear
of mis- death. he is survived by his wife, three
sons and mother.
On last Monday Messrs. John G. Rodgers,
Karl A. NJ. Scholtz and Francis Neale Parke,
as trustees of Henry Frederick Brosenne, sold
at public sale two tracts of land, near Wood
stock, Howard county, viz: 389 acres of the
HaYerlg farm were bought bg hiillhb N.
Verpay. For 23S acres the price was $40 an
acre and ISL acres brought So. so an acre.
The other portion of Wayerly and the whole
of Bland Air farm were Withdrawn.
The special train which was taking the off.
ciaIs of the Western Maryland Railroad over
the road on an inspecting tour, stopped in this
city on their way back to Baltimore, Wednes-
dav afternoon. The train arrived here about
r. 30 and remained about 40 minutes The Off
.cials were Joined by E. o. Grimes, Station
Agent. and walked over the yards of the com
.pany. looking to see what improvements were
TO be made The company is to lay new go
pound rails rails shortly, on the whole road,
as the present ones are TOO hight, and can
not stand heavy hauling.
The heat of June 4 was very oppressive. At
2p. M the mercury registered 50 degrees IN
the shade and 108 in the sun. At $50 p. m.
in the sun the temperature was lOl. About
n. m. clouds began 10 gather in the north
and west and by o'clock there was beau
tiful electrical display of sheet lightning, toll
lowed about 10 o'clock by light shower
forked lightning and strong wind. Sunday
opened with cloudy and sultry condition.
followed by clear and hot weather, the TEN.
perature at p. N. registering 81 In the shade
and ll3 in the sun. At 2. 80 p. IN. there was
a LIGHT thunder gust and at o'clock very
hard gust. with high wind and heavy ram,
which continued until about 10 o'clock, p. m.
Thursday was partly cloudy with Il northeast
Wind kt5 o. m there was heavy thunder
psst with high wind and a sudden fall IN the
iemperature, with occasional showers until a
LATE bour. At $50 O'Clock Friday morning
the mercury registered IS degrees with north
east wind.