The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-02-04
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
IncAL BREYITIES.

We are indebted to Mr.. c. d. Arthur for
late Dayton, Ohio, papers.
A candy store viii he opened in the vacant
store room Of the Wantz huiiilng.
The high wind aud low Temperature Of
Thursday caused persons 10 keep indoors.
The ground hog saw his shadow OF Thurs
day. Now lookout for more wintery weather.
Many interesting and instructive articles
will be- found on the FIRST and fourth pages OF
this issue.
Mr.. John Gail. Of Westminster, has &C
eepted a position with the Frck Co. Machine
Works at Waynes5oro, Pa.
One hundred and seventy four persons par
tieipaied in the recent banquet given by the
Westminster Fire Company.
The high wind OF Thursday drifted the snow
that fell last Sunday right, closing some roads
that had recently been opened.
Mr.. l.. H. Barber, of Unionviile, Nd, has
purchased the stationery aud paper store 81
Mr.. Jos. A. Waesche, Of this city.
Mr.. Frederick Magin has purchased the
farm of Mr. Howard /. Smith. at Smallwood,
containing about 86 acres, for $1,000.
Madam Rumor says there is going to be
something doing in and around Westminster
as soon ii the Spring as the weather will per-
nit
An alarm Of fire was sounded yesterday
morning at Il.l5. caused by chimney catch
ing fire al the residence OF Mr.. Frank Englar,
Belle Grove Square.
In january there were received al the
Clerks Office to be recorded 45 deeds. q
mortgages and bills Of sale, and p marriage
licenses we're issued.
AL. the new costumes. parsphanalia, 6e..
Of Charity Lodge. No. IS, knights OF Pythlas,
are on exhibition at Charles T. Hering's De
partInent Store, this city.
Al 10 a. M. yesterday, Friday, the wealth
er bureau sent out the following bulletlH'-
Increasing eloudiness and continued cold 10.
night; Saturday snow, with rising temperature.
Is Il right to place coal ashes or any other
offal from ones premises into the streets OF
alleys 1t is very convenient way to get rid
of such refuse. but its hard on those adjacent,
especially if there are high winds.
Jonas woodward, With his steam rye and
bundle thresher, ihrashed lately for DIR. J.
Rinehari. Of Frizelburg, 24l bushels Of rye.
Welding - tons of straw, all in eight hours.
The straw Was sold for $l6 per tor.
Notwithstanding The fact that many Of the
public roads are almost unfit 70 travel, the
young people are having good time attending
surprise and other parties, while their elders
are enjoying cuttings, receptions and family
dinners.
From Mr.. Horace G. Reese, 4. F. d.
Special Agent, whose headquarters are al
Chattanooga, Tenn, we have received copy
of Chattanooga and Her Battle Fields. II
contains many views OF public and private
buildings, parks, &c. Thanks.
Mr.. Harry L. Rinehart this week killed a
number of hogs for his father, DIR. jacob
R;nehart, that weighed 2l64 pounds. The
pork was sold to Mr.. George NJ. Hunter, o.
Westminster Mr.. Rinehart also killed 23Ot
pounds of pork for use on his farm.
About 10 O'Clock last Sunday night, as Mr.
John Rickle. OF near this city, was returning
home from Westminster, by way of Spring
Mills, the sleigh in which he was driving wa:
unset, causing the horse TO run off. The horse
went up the railroad and continued on it unit
il came to a bridge, which II fell through
breaking a leg. After examination by DR.
Hitchcock it was deemed best TO shoot th'
horse 50 as to end its suffering. The hors'
was valued at $500. Mr.. Rlckle escaped in
jury.
At7a. m. last Sunday the mercury was
below zero. and the day was bright with crlsl
atmosphere until 4.3O, when it became cloudy
Hundreds of persons enjoyed the exceilen
sleighing and there were a number OF brdshe
on the main street. The mule colt furnished
lots of fun to numerous spectators. Al 6.5'
O'Clock snow began falling and continued
until 10 a. m. Monday, attaining depth o
about three inches. On Friday morning, at
O'Clock, the mercury was 5 degrees belo7
zero, with a strong northwest wind.