The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-12-30
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DECEMBER 27.-Sunday, Christmas eve, was
Just an ideal day and the churches were well
attended. At the Church of God the pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Belts, delivered sermon appro-
pirate to the occasion, as did also Rev. Wilson
Thomas, pastor of Wesley chapel, with music
suitable to the day which commemorated the
birth of our Saviour. Monday, Christmas
day, dawned in splendor, which was delight
full to both the old and young people. The
around Carrollton. One thing that made the
day more pleasant was that no coil cans
were to be seen, Many persons, whose homes
are in this vicinity and who are at work in
Baltimore, were home to spend Christmas
with father, mother and friends.
George E. Hughes, formerly of the McGin.
Miss Distilery Company, near Carrollton, was
q committee of one appointed TO go to Balti-
more to deliver to Mrs. McGinniss fine fur
key. Mr.. Hughes went down on Sunday,
fulfilled his mission and returned the same
evening.
Theordore Blizzard is making some fine
improvements to his property. He has built
q new stable 16x12 feet, upon which is Gu
palo with four windows; also carriage house
Skis feet The stable has four stalls, for
carpenter, and was assisted by Mr.. Blizzard.
William Howard and Lewis, of Baltimore,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Piukney Blizzard,
were home for the holidays.
William, Walsh has moved to Cranberry
where he will engage as an assistant to his
father. in law in farm work.
The Ladies Aid Society of Wesley church
held Christmas entertainment for the chill
dren on Thursday night last. Santa Clause
was present to greet and treat the children.
A Christmas treat was given to the children
of Bethel Sunday school last Saturday after
noon by the officers and teachers ofthe school.
The pastor, Rev. Mr.. Belts, was presented
with q carriage robe.
Mr.. d. W. Mules last Thursday sold his
household effects at which, despite the inclem-
ent day, there was large attendance present.
Among the number were Mrs. Benjamin Croft,
Mrs. Jerry Blizzard, Mrs. Malnda Shipley,
Mrs. Noah Reese and daughter Mrs. Marion
Green. Mrs. Adam Leppo, Mrs. Susannah
Blizzard, and Misses Ola Evans, Annie
Leppo, Birdie Reese and Miss Sykes, and the
Misses Taylor; Messrs George Richards, John
Algire, Jesse MCGEE, Joseph A. Leppo, Noah
Reese, George Walsh, Charles Taylor, Theo.
Taylor, Adam Leppo, George Z. Hughes,
Theodore Blizzard, Marion Green, Jerry
Blizzard. j. A. Chew, Archie Chew, c. Chew,
VIM. Tawney, Thos. E. Shaffer, Jacob Mass,
Jesse Weaver, John Taylor, Jonas Neudeck
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Raymond Blizzard, Norris Taylor, John
Sprinkle, Edward Martin, Lewis Horst, How
ard Tayor, R. K. Taylor and others. VIM. P.
Blizzard was the auctioneer, and Carroll Nc
Gee the clerk. The sale was very satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mott, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel s. Koontz, of Baltimore, are
spending the Christmas holidays with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Koontz, of Car.
rollton Station.
Miss Rett Carter, of Reisterstown, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Koontz, here.
Charles Koontz, of Carrollton, has secured
Q position in the railroad shops at Union
Bridge.
John Evans, of Westminster, spent Christ
mas with Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Koonzt and
family.
" r.. and Mrs. Oscar Taylor, of Carrollton,
srs ,spending Christmas holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Blizzard, OF
Patapsco.