The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-04-01
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL BREyITIES.

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idence this Spring,
please state where you formerly
received your paper as well as
where you want it sent here
after.
All Fools Day.
Nh. Mickey has sold a house on Union
street, Westminster, to Harvey Stone.
On Tuesday. at 2 p. M, the mercury regis
tered y degrees in the shade and lO2 in the
sun.
A few of those who enjoy the healthy exer-
else of horseback riding were out last Sunday
afternoon.
The Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank, of this city. are preparing to put IN
frst-class vault.
Edward Rooms, night operator at Westmln
ster, moved his family from Double Pipe
Greek to this city on Thursday.
At the Westminster High School during the
winter term just closed, there was total en-.
rollment Of Alp pupils-204 girls and 2os boys.
Mrs. Fowble, of Fairview, who owns two
lots in Arcadia. Baltimore county, will build
q large house on the lot occupied BY James
Rhoien, and will occupy it.
Gardeners, truckers and florists have been
very busy the past week, and the atmosphere
is redolent with burning trash, &c, that sc
cumulaied during the long winter.
Ourtwo largest stores announce their spring
opening next week. The loyeliest boaneis
and hats will be on exhibition, together with
the latest in dress goods, lingerie, etc.
Mr.. George W. Albangh, who recently pur-
chased the property occupied by the late Mrs.
Emily J. Rippar6, will make il into three
residences. Work on the change commenced
this week.
Mr.. W. p Edwards. proprietor Of the
Ridgeville Hotel, was in this city on Wednes
day. He was driving his pair Of handsome
hay horses. which are said to have few equals
in the STATE.
Maryland Day at Westminster High School,
with ID. ]. w. Herring address, aud \ good
story are ON the first page, and on the fourth
page Maryland Affairs. News OF the Week
and other interesting articles.
WIN. r. Fowler, who conducts restaann,
next to Mr.. John Gerke's barbershop, this
CITY, will open hotel aud cafe in the building
occupied by c. Irving Lindsay Is a harness
shop and residence, on May l.
Parents should prohibit their children from
playing ball on the main streets, especially
after D. IN. Several narrow escapes from
accidents have occurred recently between
Odd Fellows Hall and Church street
At Winchester. Virginia, the l2lsi session
of the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South closed last Tuesday.
W. J. Witsel was appointed TO Freedom, W.
Fl. Best to Reisiersiown. and ". Z. Miller to
Liuganore.
no an yon can to assist our city authorities
4 IL. Il Ill. IL. Il.
stead Of letting washwater and soapsads run
into the cutters, place them on your garden
where they will be of benefit, and not offensive
to your neighbors-
Mesdames s. K Herr and Charles Hesson,
and Messrs. Charles c. Gorsneh, j. Belt
Townshend and s. P. Weaver were delegates
from Centenary N. Z. Church, this city, to
the laymen's conference, which met IN Wash
ing;on. d. c., March sist.
A double dwelling house at Gist, owned by
Reno Waltz, was destroyed by IRE on Mon
day. 1t was occupied by Mr.. Waltz and John
W. Edmondson. and neSrly all the household
effects of both parties were saved. The loss
on building was about $500.
Mr.. A. McGinnis, proprietor of the disiil
lery near Csrrollton Station. on Thursday OF
last week was severely hnri by some machin-
cry, which he was assisting 10 put in place,
falling upon him, cutting large cash in his
head. Dr.. Harry F. Baer. ef Tannery, dressed
and sewed up the wound.
Be careful with your horses and mules.
There was mule in this CITY last Tuesday that
il was downright cruelty 10 drive. On bis
right shoulder there was 8 raw spot nearly as
large as a mans hand, and the breast strap
irriIaIed it at every step. Be merciful to your
beasts, particularly 50 ia the early spring,
.-kan tba,r ehauldarS fandar
Rev. DIR. Walter r. Graham, pastor Of Cal.
vary Methodist Protestant Church, Easton,
Md, is seriously i'll at his residence, on South
Washington street DIR. Graham was stricken
Saturday night, but on Sunday morning he
preached. In the afternoon, while attending
Sunday school. he was again stricken and had
TO retire TO his home. adjoining the church.
where he has since been confined to his bed.
DIR. Graham was recently the pastor of the
Methodist Protestant Church, this city. Mr..
Walter Graham, son Of DR.. Graham, received
information Thursday night that his father
was very much better.
Friday, March "A, was a very disagreeable
day-fog, mist and rain, with occasional show
ers. From about $50 p, m. until 80 there
were several heavy showers, followed later by
thunder gusts. continuing almost without
cessation until after IL. Over an inch OF
water fell during the day and night. Last
Sunday, up TO about II. 80 q. m, was an ideal
spring day. The early morning was bright
and clear, with temperature OF 1Ol in the
sur at g. 80; about II clock clouds began TO
gather in the southwest and the air became
raw and chilly. Between ! and 2.SO p. M.
there were light showers, followed BY high
wind and showers after p. M
The Baltimore Sun Of Thursday says -
ssSuit for the appointment of II receiver to
wind up the business of Brown, McGinnis
Co., distillers of peach, apple and pear brandy
at Highlandtowu, was Instituted IN the Circuit
Court Yesterday The bill Of complaint was
fled BY Arthur McGinnis, member of the
6rm. against his partner, Patrick McGinnis.
The partnership was formed June /, 1890.
The partners determined TO dissolve il and
dispose of its property, it is alleged. but as
they could not reach an amicable settlement
it was necessary to appeal TO the Court. The
assets are valued at about $4,000, and the
liabilities are $267." They also own and
operate the distiIery near Carrolton, this
county.
John Zehner, who died in Carroll county in
Nav. 1902, by his last will and testament de
vised all his property to the children OF his
deceased daughter, Mrs. August Gesell, cutting
off his only other child, Mrs. William ID.
Baugher, with five dollars. Mrs. Baugher
instituted proceedings TO set the will aside on
ground of undue influence and mental incapac'
ity. The issues we're sent to the Circuit Court
for Carroll County for trial and Mrs. Baughei
had the case removed to the Superior Courl
Of Baltimore City, where the case was tried
last October, and the jury rendered a verdict
in her favor, finding that Mr.. Zehner was not
of sound mind when he made the will. The
case then went to the Court Of Appeals. On
last Friday said Court reversed the Superior
Cont of Baltimore City and decided that there
was no legally sufficient evidence to go to the
Jury and thus upheld the win without granting
new trial. s. S. Fields, of Baltimore, was
attorney for Mrs. Baugher, and Charles Z.
Fink, Of Westminster, for the Gesell children