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The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Bachman's Valley Items.

AUGUST l3.-The apple crop is very good
this year and also many other kind of fruits
We were glad to hear that David H. Starner,
of Hanover, Pa, was not injured by his acci-
dent. Mr.. Starner is known by all persons
through this vicinity.
Samuel Ham, of this place, celebrated his
93rd birthday last Saturday, August 10, by an
easy day at the home of his son, j. M. Ham.
Geo. Warehime and wife spent Sunday at
Taneytown.
Mrs. Annie Feeser, of Hanover, Pa, is
visiting in this vicinity.
A small mistakewas in last week stems saying
that there would be no services, by Rev. H.
H. Flick, September l, but is corrected as
follows: No services Sunday morning. Aug.
Is, by Rev. Flick, and no services by Rev. j.
B. Stonesifer Sunday afternoon, August 25,
at this place, owing to vacations. Harvest
home services by Rev. j. B. Stonesfer Sep
tember 9Th, and by Rev. H. Fl. Flick Sep
tember 18th. Sunday school as usual-every
Sunday, and on Sunday special address will
be given and all officers and managers should
be present at an early hour, in connection with
picnic affairs, etc.
The following persons will soon leave for
college: Miss Carrie r. Panebaker, to New
ton, N c.; Miss Leila Shaffer, TO Mechanics
burg. Pa, and Clarence K. Bachman, to
GettysDurg, fa, oeVeral otners may go rs Is
stated.
An agent, of Virginia, is through here SELL
ing Bibles, also case containing pictures on
the order of a moving picture. The article
has not yet been seen by your correspondent
and so he cannot give any description.
Several farms have already been rented
for next spring, but names not known.
Robert E. Leppo has had his barn painted.
A good showing.
P. Milton Myers will have his house heated
by steam,
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
DESTRUCTIVE THUNDERSTORM.
Barns Burned BY Being Struck BY
Lightning.

Not in the history of Carroll county has so
many barns been destroyed by lightning in
one day as there were on Friday morning OF
last week. During the storm which lasted
about half hour. rarely have we had such vivid
flashes of lightning and heavy peals ofthunder
as they were on that morning, when several
barns were struck and burned. The torrents
of rain washed roads and fields.
The following losses are reported, besides
those noted III our last issue
A stable on the New Windsor road was
slightly damaged. The property is occupied
by Ezra Roger.
Ray Miler's barn, near Klee's Mill, Was
struck and set on fire by lightning, and com
pleteIy destroyed with its contents. OF wheat.
hay, etc Insured for 5000; loss $500.
lightning struck and burned the barn OF
Jesse Nicodemus, at Oak Orchard, with all
its provender.
A grain shed on the farm owned by DR..
Werhart, of Hanover, Pa. tenanted by Ed
ward Weaver, Manchester, was entirely con-
sumed, with wheat, hay and farming imple-
ments and number of swine, which were
hemmed in and could not be gotten to in time
to be saved.
The new cottage recently erected by the
directors of the Winchester Place, East Green
street, was struck and slightly damaged. A
guest at the resort was taking bath at
the time and some of the ceiling dropped on
him. He was slightly stunned by the stroke,
but not injured to any extent.
The barn of William Tawney, Carrolton,
was struck by lightning and set on fire and
burned, with all its contents of hay, grain and
some farming implements. A very valuable
horse also perished in the flames.
During the storm here Friday lightning
struck barn on the farm of Jonas Nicodemus,
near Unonville, destroying it with this years
wheat and hay crops and farming implements.
The barn on the farm of John E. Baker was
struck by lightning causing one end to fall out.
The heavy rain prevented lis destruction.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
A Horse Thief and 5000 Gone.

Clinton Mehring, of the hardware firm of
Basehoar & Mehring, Littlestown, was victim
lied recently out of check of 5000 through
the purchase of horse, buggy and harness
left at the Buttonwood Stock Farm, Gettys
burg.
The team in question was the property of
w. R. Kline. proprietor of the Cumberland
Hotel at Carlisle, and was brought 10 the stock
farm by Mr.. Kline personally, who left the
horse in Trainer Kety's charge for track
work.
Bert. Shafer, one of the employees Of the
stock farm, who halls from Carlisle and is we'll
known to Mr.. Kline. owner of the horse, an.
nounced that he had been authorized by Kline
to sell the animal Mr.. Mehring appeared,
examined the animal and bought it, giving
check for 5000 to Shafer in payment. The
latter had the check cashed and skipped out
of town. Some days later Kline telephoned
to the stock farm that he would call in day
or two to take the horse away, when the
swindle was discovered. Sheriff Basehoar
came to Littlestown, took the horse from
Mehring, returned it to Gettysburg and into
the hands of the owner, Mr.. Kline, and Mehr.
ing. as the matter now stands, is out his 5000.
The whereabouts of Shafer are unknown.
Shafer is said to be an accomplished horse
thief He is an outlawed driver of the Inter
national Drivers Association and has a record
for crookedness, though his ability as trainer
is recognized.
One of the stories told of him is that when
in Canada he made the owner of horse,
valued at $4,000, believe that it was dead.
Shafer having chloroformed it. Later after
the owner had gone away he revived it and
made way with it.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
BASE BALL.

The Hampdens, of Baltimore, defeated Mt.
Airy Saturday in one of the best games OF the
season to before a crowd OF l,ooo specta-
tors. Brooks, for the Hampdens. pitched his
usual good game, having II strikeous to his
credit. while Hurley, late of the b. d o., had
four strikeouts and Talbot had three. The
game went along nicely until the fifth inning;
When the Hampdens' bats began to crack and
when the dust cleared away they had tlye runs
on as many hits. The treatment the Hamp-
dens got at Mount Airy was good. as was the
umpirng. Score by innings =
Hamndens, 90 5 0 0 O-5-S-3
Monnt Airy...O OOO1 % 0-1-5-2
The Taylorsville boys played a double
header last Saturday on the home grounds.
They won the first game easily from Harris
Vile bv a score of 16 to 8. The second game
was very evenly matched, the home team
winning from Sans Creek by score OF . to
7. They will cross bats Saturday with VIM
field and Saturday, August "a, at sam
Creek.
The Sandyville baseball club continued It's
winning streak by defeating the SmallWood
club Saturday by score of 2 to l; The game
was very interesting all the way through. II
was on an error, made by the catcher, that
the winning run was scored. Batteries
Sandyyille, Brown and Taylor; Smallwood,
Frick and Mummaugh. Score by innings: o
Sandyville. ................1 0 u
Smallwood. ................1 D D U VI
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Orphans Court.

Monday, August 12th.-John c. Buckley,
executor of Henry Englar, deceased, returned
inventories of personal property, money and
debts, and received order 10 sell personal
property.
John D. Hesson, administrator of James
w. Hesson, deceased, returned inventories of
personal property. real estate and money. and
received order to sell personal property.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
Thomas b. Jones, deceased, were granted
to Fannie E. Jones, who received warrant to
appraise, also order to notify creditors.
J Lillian A. Franklin, acting executrix of
Benjamin G. Franklin, deceased, received
order to sell real estate.
Tuesday, August 13th.-Nelson Hawk.
executor of Anna Clark, deceased, returned
inventory of personal property, and received
orders to sell personal property and real
estate.
Westminster Deposit & Trust Company,
bonded as guardian for John Marriott Streaker,
infant.
VIM. H. Fox, acting executor of Samuel
ID. Fox. deceased, upon petition and exhibit,
received order to execute deed to purchaser
of deceased's real estate purchased during life
of deceased.
The last will and testament of Theodore
Tracy, deceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary thereon were granted to
Annie E. Tracy and Grover Tracy, who re-
ceived warrant to appraise, also order to notify
creditors.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Epworth Leas ue Rally.

The Carroll County Epworth League Union
held one of the most spiritual rallies, combined
with spiritual enthusiasm, ever held by 'he
society. AT Patapsco on Saturday and Sunday,
August and a.
The meeting was opened Saturday evening
hv our president, J. Belt Townshend, of West.
minister, by song services, followed by Ep-
aorth I'aaore services, after which all OF the
delagates nresent were consigned to homes If
thew wished to be entertained over night.
The Love Feast Sunday morning was con-
ducted by our president, }. Belt Iownshend,
and the attendance was good.
At 1890 Rev. B. F. Clarkson, OF Union
BRIDGE. preached very touching sermon, his
subject being ut is possible to De cnrls1sh a,S
regardless of our temporal condition. Inc
cbildren's meeting was conducted Dy Dro'ner
/ Belt Townshend, assisted by the following
nastors : C. E. Duddrear, b. f. CiarKson
and Isaac Tozer, pastor IN charge OF oarro'''o"
circuit. .
,hera were platform services, the subject OF
which was divided into three parts, as follows:
The vine. the branches and the husbandmen.
ST. John 1872. Those who took part were
Rev. G. f.. Duddrear, DR.. ID. +. Shlpiey ana
After song services Sunday evening at 7:l5,
Rev. C. E. Duddrear, father of the Onlon'
nreacbed one of his old time gospel sermons.
Tbe presence of Rev. Duddrear, who was
nastor of Carrolton Circuit for 7 years, was
Felt by all who knew him. Our Presiding
Elder. DR.. Heisse, was present and MADE
some remarks during the revival service which
followed.
Ebeneezer NC ne near Winfield, on Saturday, August
OF .,,d Cnpdou Saptamber L.
The services will be held at the same time
dur;ng the day as at Patapsco. Rev. J.; 1.
Marsh will preach Sunday morning, and Rev.
G. F. = Wood will preach at 7.so Sunday even
ing. The secretary requests all chapters to
elect their delegates to the rally, and to for
ward their names to Clayton Bale, Westmln'
ster, Md. D..o;dou.
l. w. FLEMING, Secretary.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16

AUGUST l4.-Miss Myrtle Beetley and Miss
Virgie Elseroad, of Baltimore, are guests OF
Mr. and Mrs. Cons ant E. Elseroad.
Miss Edna Smith has returned to her home
after spending fortnight in Baltimore.
Miss Lota P. Shaffer, of Baltimore, is spend
ing the month of August with her aunt, Mrs.
T. W. Buchman.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Buchanan spent the
past Saturday and Sunday in Baltimore.
Mrs. Albert Ebaugh and family. of Pitts
burg, Pa, spent the past two weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. WIS. Algire, Valley Brook Farm.
George Gorsuch, Jr., spent the past week
with his uncle, John w. Abbott.
The good stork brought another sou, Fran
els Asbury, to the home of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
w. Buchanan, on August 4th.
Miss Lydia P. Davidson, of Mllersville,
made flying visit to this place last Wednes'
day.
Mrs. Roy w. Spangler has returned to her
home after spending two weeks with her par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Buchanan.
Samuel Eserode spent the past Monday in
Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. S. Allgire and Mrs.
Wesley Davidson will leave Saturday TO spend
a week at jamestown.
The Ladies' Aid Society, of Wesley, will
hold moon light social on the lawn in front
of the church Saturday, August II.
The trustees have put up new hitching posts
in front Of Wesley church and did other re.
pairing.
'I's time for mothers to be looking after
their children's clothing so as to have them
ready 10 start to school September 10th.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Sans Greek Items.

AUGUST 15.-Mrs. Margaret Jones, of Ger
mantown, Pa, is visiting the family of Mr..
ID. E. Stem.
Luther Lamberd and wife, of Baltimore,
are spending two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Drach. Their son Melville spent the
past Sunday with them. .......
Miss Louise Engel has returned home after
spending few days with her uncle, Guy AL
baugh, at Springfield State Hospital, Sykes
vile.
Ezra Stem and family, of Westminster,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. E. Stem.
Mrs. Elmer Wehn and child, Mrs. Percy
Long and Margie Long, of Baltimore, are
spending this week with their aunts, Mrs.
Charley Greenholtz and Mrs. VIM. Borand.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. E. Stem attended the
reopening of the M. E. Church South at
Freedom on Sunday. They were the guests
of Mr.. Oliver Wadlow.
Miss Alice Curry spent day this week
with Mrs. B. F. Dudderar at Oak Orchard.
John Drach expects to have his cider mill
in running order by next Tuesday. :
Mrs. Charles Richardson is having her barn
painted on her farm, occupied by John Sna-
der.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Cover entertained
houseful Of guests Sunday afternoon.
Miss Bertha Drach gave a party Tuesday
evening in honor of her guest, Miss Bessie
Lamberd. very pleasant evening was spent
by all present. Games were played and re-
freshments were served, after which all
thanked their hostess for the pleasant time.
Those present were Misses Bessie Lamberd,
of Baltimore; Bertha Drach, Nellie Devilbiss,
Louise Engel, Mary Waddell, Louise Mat.
thews, Gladys Nusbaum; Messrs. Guy Car
Isle, Raymond Drach, Merton Engel, Roland
Devilbiss and Dennis Byers.
The Sans Creek baseball club played a
game with the Taylorsvile club on Saturday
on the latter's grounds and were defeated by
score of 8 to I. This Saturday thew will
play return game with TayorsvilIe on the
home grounds.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Edward c. Register Assaulted.

Mr.. Edward C. REGISTER, secretary and
treasurer of the j. REGISTER Sons Company,
brass founders, Baltimore, brought suit for
SIS, 900 damages in the City Court Monday
against his uncle. Mr.. Robert A. REGISTER, for
alleged assault and battery.
In the declaration none of the details of the
alleged assault are set forth, the paper merely
stating that it occurred Monday. At the
Office of Attorney William Cotton, counsel for
the plaintiff, it was stated that the alleged as
sault on Mr.. Register by his uncle occurred at
the office of the company.
Speaking of the circumstances which led
to the filing of the SIS, 900 suit for damages,
Mr. Edward c. REGISTER said
81 am the secretary treasurer and the gen.
eral manager of the company, and about five
years ago we bought an interest which my
uncle possessed in the concern. This morn
ing he came into my Office and began dis
cussion in relation to the terms of this trans
action. He became angry and excited, aud
finally rushed at me, grabbing me by the
throat, choking me, and then threw me on the
floor.
81 got up and walked out of my Office into
the big office in the front of the building,
when he followed me out there. l told him
l would not have anything more to say 10 him,
and he left. He is not connected in any way
with this firm"
Mr.. REGISTER formerly lived at Spring Mills
during the summer months, but about two
years ago disposed of his property there.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Mt Pleasant Items.

AUGUST 14.-Mrs. Edward Yingling, of
Baltimore. is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leapder Matthias.
Dora Yingling, of Westminster, is visiting
her brother, David Yingling.
Miss Ruth Crawford, of Baltimore, is visit
ing the Misses Hartman.
Miss Ada King, of Westminster, visited
friends here.
Mr.. Nelson Bankert has had his residence
painted. which makes fine appearance. J.
w. Frock did the painting.
Mrs. Murray Myers, of Baltimore. visited
relatives and friends here.
Master Earl Wantz, of Baltimore. visited
the family of Mr.. Theodore Wantz.
There was large crowd at Mr.. Nelson
Bankert's on last Sunday to hear some fine
selections on the graphophone.
Mr.. j. W. Frock has painted his residence,
which makes fine appearance.
Mrs. Samuel Miller is visiting Uriah Mer-
kle's family.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Sunny Side lite ms.

AUGUST S.-John A. Gobrecht, of Pine
Grove, Pa, who had been stung by poison
Gus insect in one of his legs, which got so sore
that he could hardly walk or do any work for
nearly one week, he is now able to be out
again.
A. J. Hess spent Sunday evening with
friend Jesse Hitabridle.
During thunder gust last week lightning
killed fine COW for ]. Wesley Berwager, a
prosperous farmer, near Pine Grove, Pa.
Washington King and wife spent Sunday
afternoon at Albert Leese's at the High View
farm.
The pupils of Pine Grove Sunday school
have begun practice for their celebration.
Rev. j. II. Hartman is spending his vaca-
ton with his son in Carrolton, Ohio. Rev.
Paul Spangler will preach to the congrega-
ton at St. Bartholomew on Sunday at 2 p.
M, in Rev. j. Fl. Hartman's place.
Annie and Paul Hess are employed by El-
der Harget, of near Littlestown, Pa.
Sunday school at Pine Grove Sunday, at 2
p. m.
William H. Humbert has taken a trip to
Indiana to visit his son and daughter.
C. P. Jones. Pine Hills oldest farmer. re-
ports of being II years, and is still able to do
good day Is work. He has lately done days
moving with the scythe, which is hard work
for a young man.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
August Term OF Court.

The August term of the Circuit Court for
this county began onj Monday with Judge
William Fl. Thomas on the bench. The fol-
owing officers were appointed by the Judge:
George W. Weimert and VIM. II. Stanton,
bailiffs at gates. The docket was called and
found to contain SO trials. 9 appeals and 20
originals.
The following cases were heard and dis
posed offs m
surance Companyof Newark. N. j.; action tried
before the Court; Judgment extended by the
Court for $1,000. Henning for plaintiff; T.
P. for defendant. m =.
Raymond P. Bankert vs.. The Girard FIRE
and Marine Insurance Company OF fniiadei-
nb;a, action, trial before the Court; Judgment
extended by the Court for $1,000. Henning
for plaintiff; P. P. for defendant.
Immediately after the above cases were
heard Court adjourned for the August term.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
A Surprise Party.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
On Wednesday evening, August 7, a sur
prise party visited Mrs. Richard Owings',
Morgan's Valley, in honor of her grand
daughter, Miss Mollie F. Saffell, of Reisters.
town. The lawn was beautifully illuminated
with japanese lanterns. After the usual sum.
mer games all the guests marched into the
house and did full justice to fire lay out of
good things upon the table. The guests were
also entertained by some fine music. Those
present we're Misses Mollie Saffell and AL
vertia McComas, Reisterstown; Nora Duvall.
Mae Stoner, Eva Stoner, Alice Owings, Laura
Robertson, Mabel Harmon, Bertha Danner,
Effie OWN gs, Matte Harmon, Annie Barnes,
Cora Harmon, Blanche Owings, Minnie Sum
mers and Eta Lee Duvall; Messrs. William
Lowell. Harmon Wardenfelt. Louis Lee. Harry
Harmon, Roland Devilbiss, Claude Robert,
Clarence Manahan. Wilmer Duvall, Weldon
Duvall, Walter Harmon, Guy Barnes, Aquilla
McComas, of Reisterstown; Robert Nelson,
Jesse Owings, Benton Stoner. Eugene Reese
Maurice Englar, Robert Etzler, Thomas Fuss,
John Mesler, Etern Corbin. Milton Corbln,
Vernon Barnes and family, and Mr.. and MIS-.
Iovde
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Berrett Items.

AUGUST l2.-Liscum Titus Anthony, living
near Berrett with his son.in-law, who had
been ailiug for several days, was taken with
paralysis and died on Sunday evening at 9
O'Clock, aged about 70 years. He was buried
on the 18th of August, meeting at the house
at clock. Services were held in the Meth
odist church at Berrett.
The Evangelical Lutheran Sunday school
held their picnic in the afternoon and evening
on Saturday last. All present enjoyed them.
selves very much, They had a very large
gathering of people. The program consisted
of singing, recitations and addresses by the pas.
tor, and afterward were entertained by Mr..
Zepp, of Taneytown. with talking machine.
1t was grand success.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Bark Hill Items,

AUGUST l5-Bernard Wilson, of Frederick,
Joined his wife on Saturday, who has been
spending week here, and will remain until
Monday.
Jesse Rowe, wife and children and -
Fisher, of York, Pa, are visiting Mr.. Rowe's
parents, Levi Rowe and wife.
Master Guy Smith is sick at this writing.
Mrs. Lucy Shew spent few days last week
in Union Bridge with her sister, Mrs. Lizzie
Rakestraw.
William Wilhelm. of Washington, who is
an employe on the Northern Central R. r.,
spent Saturday and Sunday with his grand
father, David Wilhelm, and his uncle, Jack
Wilhelm.
Jesse Cartzendafner has resumed his duties
in the shop.
Mrs. Margaret Wilhelm spent Monday in
Union Bridge.
Daniel Leekins. wife and, daughter, Pauline,
John Smith and wife, David Winters and wife,
Mrs. Belle Leister, of Brummel, and Pauline
Ham spent Sunday in Gettysburg On the
battlefield.
Jesse Angel, of New York City, is visiting
his parents, Oliver Angef and wife.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
MeIrose lite ms.

AUGUST 14.-Sherman's annual Sunday
school celebration ON Saturday last. was a
decided success. The program, including the
music by Carroll County Reed Band, was
pronounced by the majority to be all that
could be desired.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos G. Fair and daughter,
of near New Freedom, Pa, spent Sunday last
with DIR. and Mrs. Ziegler.
We are pleased to note that one OF our
Melrose students, Miss Anna M. Crumrine,
won the Senatorial Scholarship TO Western
Maryland College at the competitive examl-
nation that took place the latter part OF July:
George Thieret has purchased the Emanuel
Zepp farm, several miles north OF here, for
the sum of $4,000. 90.
Mrs. Charles Menchey and Bertha warner,
of Richmond, Va. spent several days last
week with Mr.. F. T. Crumriue and family.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Reformed Church Reunion.

The ninth annual reunion of the Reformed
Churches of Carroll county was held Thursday
in The grove of Joseph P. Yingling. at Pleasant
Valley. The attendance was so great that the
grove was scarcely large enough to accommo,
Date all the people. tits estimated that =, ,ooo
were present All had most enjoyable time.
An address of welcome was delivered by
Rev. James B. Stonesifer, of Carroll Place,
near this city, to which responses were made
by Rev. j. Stewart Hartman, OF Silver nun,
and Rev. Martin Schweiizer, of Union Bridge.
Rev. DR.. William G. Cremer, of Chambers.
burg. Pa. formerly of this city, delivered an
address, giving many interesting "reminiscences
of his paslorale here. Rev. DR.. Thomas s.
Land. of Manchester. gave an interesting
history of the "prigin Of the Pennsylvania
Germans Anthems were sung by the choirs
of Pleasant Valley, Baust, Silver Run and
Manchester churches.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Kirkwood Hotel Burned.

HAGERsTowN, Nd, Aug. 12.-The Kirk
wood Hotel, atwo and half story frame struct-
ure, containing 40 rooms, situated on the
mountain at High6eld, two miles east of Pen.
Mar, was destroyed by fire that was discovered
shortly before midnight last night. The loss
is about $40, 600 There was about 81, 600 in
surance on the hotel and furniture in com.
panies represented by Il. A. McComas & Co..
Hagerstown,
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Picnic and Horse Show.

All roads will lead to Never Die Park, Free
dom, on next Tuesday, when St. Joseph
Church, Sykesville. will hold an all day pic
mic, horse show and hurdle contest.
There will be five classes in the horse show,
single fancy, double fancy. saddle. colt and
burlesque.
The hurdle contest will be divided into two
classes. green and qualified hunters
The course will be 800 feet long with three
hurdles, plain brush and post and rali. En-
tries for both the horse show ana jumping
contest will be received up until IL o'clock
noon on the Goth. A number of entries have
already been received from Baltimore county
and Upper Carroll.
The contests promise to be very interesting.
The Democratic advocate., 1907-08-16
Extrame illness Of pr. Jacob Rlnehart

DIR. Jacob Rinehart, of Frizellburg, Md,
was stricken with apoplexy on Wednesday
evening last. He was taken i'll upon his lawn,
and became unconscious, and is at this writing
thought to be in a sinking condition, with
little hope of his recovery.
DR.. Rinehart has for long time been a
praciicing physician at Frizelburg. and is
highly esteemed in the community. he has
always been Democrat, and at one time
represented this county in the legislature: and
was also for term of four years one of the
.Tudges of our Orphans Court.