The Democratic advocate., 1906-07-27
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL aREvITIES.

Ihe County commissioners VIII; SIT next
Tuesday for special road business for Nos. 4,
and 9 districts.
At personal. property sale near Long Cor.
nsr this week crock of applebutter was sold
that WAS made in 1856.
T. II. Shriver, of Union Mills, who shipped
his automobile back TO the factory forr epairs
last week, has returned.
Joseph V. Keeney, of Long Corner, sold
his mill property to John h. keeney, who re-
sides thereon, for $45OO.
The Fifth annual tournament meet held by
st. Joseph's Church, Sykesvile, takes place
on Thursday at Never Die Park.
The Lutheran Reunion at Pen Mar on
Thursday was well attended from this place,
$50 tickets being sold from this station.
Last Saturday afternoon this city was visited
with the heaviest rainstorm have had this
summer. The downpour of rain was terrific.
Mr.. George 7. Legg, of 0wing's Mills has
rented The w. d. Engleman mill, near Union
Bfidge, OF WHICH he takes possession on Au-
g&t /.
John A. Garner, of Taneytown, has gone
back to engineering on the v. NJ. K. R.,
having preferred that to the management of a
farm.
Harry H. Harbaugh, liveryman, moved into
his new stable on Monday. He will complete
the balance Of his building as soon as he can
get-lime.
Mr.. Harry F. Cover & Son received four
carloads of Western cattle on Monday, and
among the lot was one dead and another with
broken leg.
DIR. ]. J. Stewart, register of wills. who
sold his dwelling in Union Mills to Ira G.
Lawyer, of Silver Run, will move to this city
in the spring.
Dr.. Horace L. Fair, formerly of Havre de
Grace, who removed TO Union Bridge several
years ago, has removed TO Baltimore, where
he has opened an Office.
The salaries of Messrs. Milton Bschman
and Harry KINNEY, clerks in the Westmlu-
ster postoffice. had their salaries increased
500 u year each last week by the Posiolfiee
Department
Lewis Wampler, of Long Corner, when re
turning home from Hanover one evening re-
Gently, was attacked by two iramps on the
road. Mr.. Wampler bad two axe handles on
his wagon, and with these he defended him
self.
Edward, son of Melanchton Myers. of Bal
iimore, formerly of Pleasant Valley, who had
his hand mashed in u printing press IN that
city Eve weeks, Is not much improved His
mol be Of much use 10 him.
The much talked Of change in the Free
Rural Delivery, in this county. will take place
next Thursday. Ifihose inspectors that were
here last winter would take and put in their
appearance around through this county nov
they would have to fee for their lives.
Charles H. Crowl, farmer residing miles
east of Union Mills. accidentally fell from a
wagon and broks his left arm al the elbow last
week. The fracture being very painful one,
being right at the joint. DIR. J. J. Stewart
was the physician 10 charge Of the case.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Bushey aud dAugh
ter LEILA, of MeSherystown, Pa; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. l. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Sneer-
inver and Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Leonard, Of
Hanover. Pa, are eneamping out along
neuhla Pipe Greek, near Tzneytown, for three
weeks.
The Western Maryland Railroad Company
had their troubles on last Saturday and Sun
day. On Saturday freight engine jumped
tie track and delayed all evening trAins to this
cay frosn 2 10 3 hours. On Sunday y wash
oot occurred near WslbroOk aud delayed all
trains an hour.
The Reprblican County Central Committee
met In this city ON Monday and decided tn
hold their primaries on August Z, and the
county convention on August Q. to elect dele
gaaes 10 the Second Congressional district
Republican convention to be held in Belair
August II.
Mrs. Dors L. Zepp, of Finksburg, received
Ene lot Of flowers on July from Lothair
Henrici, who accidentiy KILLED her husband,
j. Wesley Zepp. on July ,, 1906, BY the aeci-
dental discharge of his ride. Mr.. Loihalr
Hsnrici is in Berlin, Germany. which place
be went 10 some time ago.
An alarm Of ''burglars" ras raised At Hotel
Dielman. New Windsor. a. hate hour recent
w. when lamps were lighted aud with guns,
bed Stats and other instruments Of war in the
hands Of the braves, zn investigation was made
when. IL WAS discovered thai the little yellow
dog was thsseaase Of all The excitement.
On July 10 a. Mr.. Dan. Boone. of near
Middleburg, was.ariving to the above place,
his horss ran sway aud threw him out OF The
spring wagon, breaking the large bone in one
OF his ankles. The accident occurring near
the Walden stables. DIR. Pittinger, who WIS
visiting sick horse there, took him home in
his buggy.
DIR. Charles J. Wells, Of Hampstead, has
been appointed resident physician at the
Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore. The
dental Office opened By him sometime ago in
the residence of Z. NJ. Arnold. Hampstead.
will be in charge of Dr. Il. I. simmons. Of
Virginia. Mr.. Wells is a brother of DIR. VIM.
D. Wells. Of this city.
Westminster is to have plenty Of exciieinen,
during August and September. On August
IA John Robinson's circus will show here.
This show WIS in this city on September 3,
1902, and showed back Of Smith, Yingling 4
Co.'S canning factory. la September it is re
ported, that Ringing Bros. will show in this
city. THIS is very large show.
Mrs. Infz Semour Mcdonnell. daughter Of
the late John NJ. Seymour, OF Glyudon, and q
great granddaughter Of the laie Judge Jacob
Powder, Of this county, had her photograph
10 Sundays American. Ms. Mcconnell is q
fagorite musical artist, and has rich soprano
sdice, and is well knovn ia the East for her
mllsical ability.
The Hampstead Fire Company will hold n
picnic near their town tomorrow. This will be
q red.letter day for Hampstead, for n big time
isssnticipated. The Westminster Fire Com
psny expects TO attend and also several other
companies. The companies will form a
parade and viii march through the streets of
Hampstead about 10 a. IN.
Friends of Rev. Durben G. Miller, formerly
psstor Of Centenary NJ. +. Church. of West
minister, will be pleased TO hear that letter
was received in Westminster stating that he
h6d gained II pounds in weight, and is getting
stronger, and hoped soon to be able to leave
West Chester, Pa, where he is staying with
hs daughter, and visit his sister in Ohio.
john T. Clark has been transferred from
assistant freight agent at Union Bridge to
storekeeper for the Road Department, sue
c9eding b. F. Breyer, and Howard Helwig.
Of FrizeIlburg, has taken Mr. Clark's place.
a. Halu "a of HanFV HRtWIU who