The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-05-13
SYKESviLLE CELEBRATES.
Business Suspended 10 Welcome New Fire
Engine for the Volunteer Fire Com
pany, Etc.

Tuesday, May 9, was Red Letter Day in
the history of Sykesville. The weather was
propitious and the large attendance of people
from the surrounding country and citizens
generally entered into the festivities of the
| occasion with great zest.
After the Baltimore fire the Sykesville bust
ness men felt that the time had come to take
some decisive step toward protecting the town
from confagrations. Four months later
Sykesville was Incorporated, and although
only one year has elapsed, marked has been
the improvements, one of the most noticeable
being the lighting of Main street.
Some months ago volunteer fire company
was organized, with Wade II. D. Warheld,
president, and W. w. Ritter, manager.
A combination. chemical engine and hook
and ladder truck with pump and hose attach
ments were ordered and the same reached
SykesVille today, which was the cause of the
people of the town and surrounding country
turning out en- masse. Mr. Louis P. Schultz,
the chief of the fire company, was chairman
of the purchasing committee and personally
superintendent the construction of the appara-
tus which was built by the Whitelock Manu-
featuring Company of Baltimore.
Much praise is due Mr.. Schultz for the ETH
cieut and thorough manner in which he had
the truck constructed. Before ordering same
town use where there was not water supply
and the outfit for Sykesville has been inspected
by experts and pronounced the best combina.
ton yet produced.
At one clock every business house was
closed, and, with enthusiasm, men, women
and children gathered to make this truly a
gala day. At O'Clock the parade started
from the Baltimore and Ohio passenger station
yard, headed by the Springfield Band, con
sisting of 25 pieces, accompanied by msrshals
on horseback. Directly following the band
we're carriages with mayor E. NJ. Aellor, and
Wade H. d. Warfeld. and the council. Next
came the new engine, drawn by II colored
men, in white caps and bunting sashes. The
Odd Fellows turned out in full force.
J. Harvey Fowble, builder, had float re-
presenting the model town hall and truck
house K. W. Carter's float was respendent
with furniture. as was also that Of W. II. Ben
net. Dorsey's livery came next. plenttully
decorated with small flags. W. II. ID. War
field gave fine display of hardware and lum-
Der and J. n. Mcdonald various articles OF
commerce. E. II. Gimple, druggist, had a
unique float, with an immense bottle in the
center labeled "Chloroform-Free TO All
Over Sixty
T. NJ Mellor's tioat represented monu.
ment, surmounted by the notable figure known
as "Mr. J. NJ. Mackiutosh-.' A. Forthman
displayed stoves, ranges, etc. J. Il. Harris
had very attractive display Of groceries aud
harness. p T. Bennett. farming implements,
furniture and vehicles; l.. p. Schultz, heating
and plumbing; F. NJ. Barnes, fresh meats AID
groceries: J. K. Weer. undertaken.
Richard Narsden aud Master Benjamin
Ridgely ia donkey carl. with numerous pri.
vale carriages. brought up the rear.
j. NJ. Mcdonald gave his lawn for the tent
containing "Uncle Tom add LATHE Eva, the
snake charmer and other attractions.
There was goodiy display Of Poullrv by
f. NJ. Mellor Mr.. War6eld displayed Coz
nish Indian game chickens and Mr.. q.
Schrade. Hillside pigeons.
A bazaar was held in the i.yeeBm by the
ladies, With Miss Ella Schultz chairman Of the
committee.
Ex.Gov. Frank Brown has given most hb-
orally Ia this enterprise.