The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1904-08-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

for the excursion 10 Luray Caves on Thurs
day, and 40 to Pen. Mar.
In Baltimore yesterday, at u As p. m,
wheat was quoted at $l.03, and in Westmin-
ster dry wheat 80 10 80 cents.
Miss Edith Dawson, of Trappe, has been
awarded the scholarship from Talbot county
in Western Maryland College.
Mr.. U. L. Reaver is having his double
houses on East Main street, this city, painted.
Samuel K Yingling is doing the work.
A Jury was summoned yesterday by Sheriff
Wilson TO inquire into the mental condition OF
Joshua Brandenburg, of Freedom district
Thomas L. Thomas, the tenor singer, of
Baltimore, pleased a large congregation at
New Windsor Methodist Church last Sunday.
Freedom tournament on Wednesday was
largely attended. Many person from West,
minister and vicinity were present, and all had
an enjoyable day.
Henry Khndnst, of Taneytown, has pur-
chased the farm of the late Jesse kahlbaugh,
of Reading township, Adams county, Pa,
containing I'D acres, for s., 800.
Frank Davis, of Franklin district, sent this
office sample of tobacco growing on acres
of land. The leaf measured 3 feet inches in
length and 49, inches at the widest part.
William L. Kreglo, who was bartender for
Harry C. Abaugh. has accepted position
with The Maryland Hotel at Annapolis, Md,
and entered upon his duties last Wednesday
Shortly after the rain on Monday there was
a sudden drop in the temperature. AT "a. m
the Wednesday mercury registered 494 de-
grees Rather cool for August "a.
Corn has attained an unusual height this
season. Several farmers in Franklin district
report fields averaging from IL to lat feet,
and the ears large and well htled.
Rev. Joseph Price, of Hanover, Pa, has
sold his farm Of IS acres, improved with good
buildings. between Manchester and Lineboro,
for $1,000 to Irwin Lippy, Of Manchester dis
trlct-
David Stoner, as mortgage Of Jacob }.
Study and wife, last Saturday sold farm OF
1874 acres, on the Stone road. between May.
berry and Pleasant Valley, to Absalom Leppo
for SIS per acre.
it is stated that through passenger service
between Hagerstown and Harrisburg, Pa,
over the Western Maryland and Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad will be established al
an early date.
At 10 a. m, yesterday, Friday, the wealth
Ell bureau sent out the following bulletin
Fair and cooler tonight; Saturday fair. De
fciency in temperature since January ] to
August 20, 944 degrees.
Rev. C. A. Britt, on account Of i'll health,
has rendered his resignation rs pastor ot Irln-
ity Lutheran Church at Taneytowu, TO take
effect October LIST, after which he will remove
with his family to Chicago.
Owing to the low condition of water IN wells
and springs. physicians recommend boiling
the water before using. II there are any dis
ease germs in the water, boiling will destroy
them, thus preventing typhoid fever.
George W. Albaugh has purchased the Cen
trial Hotel property, TaneyIowa, for $500.
w. F. Rittase takes charge of the hotel IN
September, the present proprietor, Ehas his.
sci, intending TO remove to Liulestown, Pa
From DR.. C. W. Weaver, Of Old Orchard,
Maine, We have received late Portland papers
and 81 views of the light houses aud light
boats on the ireaeherous coasts Of MGssaehu-
sets aud Maine. Thanks
Young and old are enjoying the beautiful
moonlight nights ia driving and walking
The evenings are cool and the country Is lock
ing beautiful. Strawrides are popular, also,
aud our city cousins are very enthusiastic over
Them.
Messrs. Starr & Sanders, Of Liulestowa,
Pa, have sold their grain warehouse TO ID. +.
Buckley, of Middleburg. Tor l,OoO. Mr..
Buckley will take charge November ISL Mr..
VIM. Starr will remain with Mr.. Backey until
January LIST.
At Mountain Grove. near Frank inyille, on
September Is, there will be a tournament
Messrs. Steele and Brilliant, OF the Meslm'n'
ster Bar, will charge the knights and deliver
the coronation address. Dancing after the
tournament.
THE ADVOCATE received "A basket OF hue
peaches from the Garden Spot OF the World,
last week. They were sent by our old friend
s Capt John T. Covell, OF CentreVille, Md.
John T. Baust, OF FrizeIburg also sent some
fine plums aud peaches.
Not only good carriage builder aud a just
and conscientious Judge OF the Orphans
Court, but a grower Of fine potatoes also. As
Is evidenced by sample sent this office by
John +. Eckenrode, Of this city, three OF
which weighed 81 pounds.
Traction engines should always have Ian
tern in front, or the men who preeede 1t should
carry one, when travelling at night on ire
ouer,ted roads The shril blast Of the whistle
Is more apt TO frighten horses thea the engine
itself A word TO tiss wise is sufficient, aud
may avert trouble.
An explosion of gasoline stove in Laugh
mans clothing store, IN LitIlestown, last Tues
day afternoon. burned the building, which
was owned BY WIN. Yount Laughmau was
thrown into the street and severely injured.
Loss on building 5000; adjoining property
was also damaged.
Last Monday a small dwelling on the farm
of John f. Taylor, near Patapsco, was burned
by an incendiary, 1t is supposed, as the
dwelling Was unoccupled, aud courthouse
close to il had been saturated with coal OIL.
Insured in the Carroll County Mutual Fire
Insurance Company.
P. p Zepp, while cunning few days ago
on his place, near Marriollsvllle, Howard
comfy. killed large eagle which measured !
feet inches from tip 10 tip across the wings.
This bird had been in the nelghborhood for
quite while and caused much damage among
fowls, young lambs and pigs.
Prudence Lodge, No. 1870, A. f. A. NJ, of
Mt. Airy. entertained brethren from Freedom,
Frederick. Baltimore and Door-to Virtue
Lodge of Westminster on Tuesday evening.
Work in the third degree was the order of the
evening. After which the visitors were boun-
tifully served with refreshments, and short
speeches we're made by several OF the guests.
An excellent opportunity is offered our
citizens TO see part OF the Eastern Shore,
the ell.known fruit and trucking section OF
MARYLAND. by the excursion which leaves by
the i. IS a. M. train, today, Saturday, for Cape
Nav. Tickets at all regular stations for that
train can be bought Of the agents. Later, pei
haps. there will be an excursion 10 Ocean City,
MaryIands seaside resort, which has the
finest bathing ground on the Atlantic coaS.
From 3.30p. m. on August 10 until about
8 a. IN. on August 20 there was almost con
tipuous rain, with occasional heavy showers.
Ii was "a ground soaker, and will make the
late corn. The rain will also do much to re
plenish the wells and springs, as nearly all
The rain heretofore fell 10 such torrents that
il ran OFF Instead of being absorbed by the
earth. On Saturday afternoon there was a
violent thundergust with very heavy fail OF
rain and high wind, which did much damage
in portions of the county. There was also a
heavy shower on Monday evening.
The body of Miss Helen Maynadier Irwin
daughter Of Capt p H. Irwin, of this city,
first assistant chief engineer of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad, who died at Greeley, Col,
on August Is. were brought to this city on
Saturday afternoon of last week and funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon in St.
Johns Catholic Church, which was filed with
relatives aud friends. The pastor, Rev. 10.
seph II. Cassidy. oficiated. The pallbearer;
were Messrs. John l.. Shriver, Charles I.
Reifsnider, Jr., Francis Neal Parke, K. Alb
per Parke, Dr. w. D. Wells and DR.. jaime:
A Bond.
A reunion Of the Belt-Parrish family de
seendants was held at Emory Grove camp
ground last Thursday. The following persons
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