The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-07-30
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL. BREVITIES.

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istered So degrees. Rather cool for July
The ADVOCATE has been presented by Mr.
Milton Chew with box of very fine, large
plums Thanks.
Mrs. Salhe Engleman, of this city. lost 2
fine chickens last Saturday night. 1t Is thought
a weasel killed them.
The receipts of new wheat in this city are
not as heavy this year as usual, but the quaiiIy
and condition are reported good.
Clarence A. Cover has been appointed jus
tiee of the peace for Franklin district, IN the
place of john Elgin. failed to qualify.
There is on exhibition at the wholesale
grocery of Albaugh. Babylon & Co., this city,
a stalk Of corn Is feet high, grown by j. David
Crowl
NJ. H. Haupt and Hattie Bell, both Of Mid,
dletown. have been awarded State scholar
ships at Western Maryland College from Fred
erick county.
Mrs. Mary a. Skillman, wife Of William
Skiilman, Of Rockville, died suddenly al
Springfield State Hospital on Friday night OF
last week, aged 20 years.
Frank t. Shaefer. plumber of Westminster,
mas been awarded the contract to put not
gater heating plant in the parsonage OF Trace
Lutheran Church, this city.
TAYLOR L Lynch, butchers Of Westminster,
have dissolved partnership. Mr.. Lynch vii
contiue the business. Mr.. Taylor has Cd
tanned position in Baltimore.
NJ. Dale Hoblitzel, son of Rev. 5. A. Hob
htzel. of Lisbon, Howard county, Is quite SICK.
He has been a student at Western Maryland
College. aud completed his junior year last
month.
The farmers picnic, tournament and dance
at Mt. Airy will be held today. July 80. The
date has been reported July so aad August 4,
bat we have il authoritaiively now--Saturday
July 30
James Helm, brother OF the late Beaie
Helm. of Westminster. died at Eiiicoit City,
of consumption. on Wednesday. He was a
conductor on the Baltimore Ohio railroad
and later station ageat at Eldcott City.
James I. and John S. Yingling. executors
OF the late George Yingling, sold at public
sale last Saturday farm Of 7os acres, near
Manchester. to Charles \. Eusor, of Balu-
more, for 81, SEQ; also wood lot OF acres 10
Frederick Myerly for $3.50.
Colonel. said 10 be one Of the best bred
great Dane dogs in this couuiry, and valued
Il $500. was killed near Warheldsburg. lie
belonged 10 X. l.. Ehrhari, Of Hanover. Pa,
and wandered 70 this county. IL was sup
posed the animal was afflicted with rabies.
About s p. IN. last Saturday rain began
falling. and continued at intervals until about
midnight. After that hour there were several
very heavy showers. which not only soaked
the ground thoroughly but also washed some
fields and roads There were more showers
on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Among the orders issued By the War De.
prrfment on July 25 is the following; 'FirSt
Lieut. Charles c. Billingslea, assistant surgeon,
now under treatment at the Army General
Hospital, Preside Of San Francisco. y re
lieved from further duty 10 the Philippines
Division, and viii report tor assignment to
duty at that hospital, 10 relieve Capisin Benla-
min J. Edger. Jr., assistant surgeon.
The Masonic reunion nj Pea Mar last Tues
day, under the auspices Of Door Virtue
Lodge. Westminster. was a great success.
The attendance from this State and Pennsyl.
vania was large and the weather ideal. Gov.
Warfeld was il attendance. and held an ia
formal reception. His pleasing manners. has
cordially and his short chats with his callers
added largely to his hosts OF admirers.
The County Commissioners we're engaged
in general business this week. The following
bills were examined and ordered 2a'd-Nil
liam Z. Roop. surveyor. 1915; William j.
Commissioners visited the Jail and considered
some repairs, including a new roof On Mon
day bids for the repairs 20 the Court House.
including potico on the northeast side. will
be opened.
A Jolly party left Hotel Dielman, New
Windsor, last Saturday evening on straw
ride TO Westminster Shortly after leaving q
gentle rain began falling, but. nothing dannied
they proceeded on their way, and they became
slightly dampened by the time this city MSS
reached On the return trip they were soaked
by the he2vy rain about u O clock, and one
gentleman said he did not believe has clothing
would ever dry.
ct Hagerstown or Wednesday Judge keedy
signed the papers Incorporating the Williams
mort Canning Company, of Washington conu
~. Nd. The incorporates are Robert ii
Polack. Baltimore; VIM. b. Thomas. ",
Frank Thomas, Theodore A. Kaufman and
Joseph +. Hunter, of Westminster. Md
The capital stock is 5000, divided into COZ
shares of the par value of $40 each. Tht
machinery is now being installed IN the CON
pany's new cannery at Williamspori
Col. Samuel Donelson. OF Tennessee. who
was chosen Assistant Sergeant at Arms of thu
Democratic National Committee on Tuesday
is known TO a number OF citizens OF Nestmln
ster About niue years ago he aud his wIit
spent some weeks here, at the DIfenbaugt
property on Willis street, then occupied by
Mrs. Kent. Col Donelson was once door
keeper Of the House of Representative, anc
has spent much time in Washington. de has
a large acquaintaaceShip among prominen
Democrats throughout the country.
John Gable, aged about p years, son o
Andrew Gable, near this city, had bis LEFT
leg broken on Tuesday evening. de was
manager of the merry go round at the teie a
ST. Johns Parochal school grounds. Ih'
horses were all occupied but one, ard alter
turning the crank for time he attempted Il
mount the unoccupied horse. Before he
could get firmly seated his left leg came II
contact with a tree, and was broken between
the knee and hip. DR.. John S. Matthias
rendered surgical aid. The young man wa
removed to his fathers home.
William Bowers, farmer. living on tbs
nike between Gambler and tIuksOurg, gave
hail in the sum of $500 before Justice john
Hill last Monday 10 appear before that office
on August Is, to answer charge OF asSaul
and battery on Jacob Gambler. The assault
occurred on last Saturday afternoon at Gam
her. Constable Davis. of Westminster. wa
ON hand and arrested Bowers and brought hlH
70 Jai There has been considerable dis
orderly conduct at Gambler, especially CT
Saturday evenings, and Constable Davis ha'
been requested 10 go to Gambler in order e
suppress any disorder that might occur. ID
had lust arrived when the Bowers Gamble
affair happened. Gamblers jaw was broken
and he was taken to a Baltimore hospital OF
Sunday. Justice Hill came TO Westmlnste
on Monday. to fix the amount of Bowers bail
In our advertising columns appears notic
of Emory Grove Camp, giving dates for ih
special services. August 4 to s, Sunda,
school convention, to be addressed by Rev. }
r. Mcfarland, d. D., secretary of the Sunda
School Union, New York; Rev. Gross Alex
ander. ID. d., of Vanderbilt University, an
other prominent men. On Sunday, August Z
there will be sermons by Bishop Luther B
Wilson. Mr.. Alexander and Rev. }. 81. Ciai
Neale. Brlgadier Alexander Lamb, OF tn
Salvation Army, will be present and conduc
the revival services. County people are es
pecially invited TO attend the camp, and tn
horse pound has been cleaned up for thel
horses and vehicles. There will be no gat
fees. To the Sunday school convention eac
of such schools are asked to send ten delegates