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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
MAY TERM OF COURT OPENED.
List OF Petit and Grand Juries, BaiIiffs,
Cases Tried, DO.

The May term of the Circuit Court for Car.
roll county began on Monday morning with
Judge Thomas on the bench. After the grand
jury was drawn the judge addressed them in
his usual manner before they entered upon
their duties. Following is the list of jurors
and bailiffs
PETIT JURORS.
George A. Formwalt, John c. Taylor, VIM.
l.. Swortz, Leonard Berk heimer. Lewis Myers,
j. Hamilton Repp, Herbert F. Leatherwood,
Albert F. Gambler, Arthur H. Master, Theo.
l.. Repp, Samuel Girwin. George E. Ware
hime, Arthur D. Benedict, Daniel B. Shaefer,
Jesse w. Leppo, Luther w. Mehring, Elias
o. Garner. Joseph Brown, Jacob Newdecker,
Edward E. Reindollar, Lewis II. Wisner,
Dallas NJ Wilson, John Allen, John +. Wag.
ner, Joshua N. Sellers.
GRAND JURORS.
Eli j. Butler, foreman; VIM: r. Romspert,
Charles Fl. Berry. Frederick w. Green, Geo.
I. Grumbine, Leonard II. Gosnell, Leander
Matthias, Charles E. CARRIER, Henry Willet.
Howard A. Bxler, Perry R. Jenkins, Joshua
l.. Smith, John C. Brown, John l.. Bre t.
weiser, Samuel M. Benedict, Geo. w. GRIMES,
ST.. James b. Reaver, Romanus }. Wantz,
John Wick, Horatio I. Rhodes, John L.
Richter, Charles S. Bond, Charles Z. Taylor.
BAILIFFs.
William E. Kahn, of Mount Airy district,
was appointed bailiff to the grand jury; Lewis
Lambert, of Taneytown, bailiff to the petit
jury; John Poster, of Westminster, and JAS.
L. Strevig, of Manchester, bailiffs at the gates;
The following cases were tried and disposed
of this week
Lewis U. Messler, appellant, VS.. George l..
Stocksdale, appellee; tried before the Court;
Judgment for appellee for $50 and costs.
Weant for appellant, Roberts and Grouse for
appellee.
George B. Jackson, appellant, VS.. Lee
Compile. Dusel Goodow In, appellant; Judg-
ment of non pros. under rule of security for
costs, &C.; Judgment reversed. Fink for ap
pelant; J.. M. Reifsnider for appellee.
Lynn and Myrtle Trayer, appellants, vs..
VIM. H. Bennett & Co., appellee; tried before
Jury; verdict for appellants. j. III. Reifsnider
for appellants; Steele for appellee.
James w. Branzell, appellant, VS.. Mayor
and Common Council of Westminster, ap-
pelee; tried before a jury; verdict of not guilty.
Weant for appellant; j. NJ. Reifsnider for
appellee.
State of Maryland vs. James W. Branzell;
selling liquor to a minor; plea of guilty con-
fessed; fined $50. 90 and cost. Steele for State;
j. M. Reifsnider for traverser.
State of Maryland vs.. James W. Branzell;
selling liquor to a minor; plea of not guilty.
tried before a jury; verdict guilty; fined SIS. 90
and cost. Steele for State; j. M. Reifsnider
for traverser.
Halbert Poole, vs.. Thomas and Louisa
Myers, action of assumpsit; tried before jury;
verdict for the defendant. Brilliant for plain
tiff; Hoff for defendant.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
A Move In the Right Direction.

Sixteen of the most prominent business
men of Westminster and vicinity have pur-
chased from 81. l. Speicher & Co., of Acct.
dent, Garrett county, Md, what is supposed
to be the best specimen of horse flesh in the
State.
This beautiful animal is named Asow, No.
1909, and is registered in the Hanoveran Old
enburg German Coach Stud Book of America
and Germany, and was imported in 1906.
The officers of the association are Harry FL.
Harbaugh, President; Chas. L. Thompson,
Secretary; Robert Gist, Treasurer, with Harry
Little, j. B. Kaufman, w. D. K. Leese,
Chas. F. Bell, Howard e. Koontz, as Board
of Trustees.
Amy persons DESTROYS of improving their
stock will find it to their interest to call at the
Palace Livery Stable, Westminster, at an
early date. You will find their ad. in the
local papers next week
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
EXPLOSION Or BOILER.
Boiler Room, Ice Cream Factory
and Other Buildings Wrecked.

The boiler in the ice cream factory of J.
David Crowl, near this city, exploded this
morning about 10.45 o'clock, causing much
destruction. The boiler was fired up this
morning to make ice cream and had on fair
head of steam, when the explosion occurred.
The front part of the boiler was sent flying
through the air, striking the porch of the resi-
dence, which is 60 feet away, demolishing
part of it. The ice cream room, boiler room,
a shed and feed house were completely de
molished. Mrs. Crowl and Mr.. Lee Brown,
who were preparing to make ice cream,
in the room next to the boiler room, were in
jured by the flying brick, but not seriously
hurt. Two teams were tied to the building
where the boiler was kept, but neither horse
was hurt. The wagons to which they were
hitched we're complete wrecks. The West.
minister Fire Company responded to the alarm
but the fire was extinguished without their
aid. Mr.. Crowds loss is considerable.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17

MAY 17-Miss Bertha Long, of Baltimore,
is visiting her brother, Claudius Long, and
family.
Charles E. Schwartz spent from Saturday
until Monday visiting relatives and friends in
Hanover, Pa.
DR.. N. G. Gwynn, who has been spending
several weeks in Baltimore, has returned.
Harvey E. Weant left on last Monday even
ing on trip to Texas and will be away for
several weeks. While he is away his brick
plant will be in charge of George E. kontz
and an experienced brick maker from Balti.
more.
Atthe annual election of officers of the Home
Missionary Society held on last Sunday morn
ing, the following officers were elected to serve
for one year, President, N. B. Hagan; vice
president, Calvin I. Fringer; secretary. Miss
Daisy Witherow; assistant secretary, Amos
Dulterer; treasurer, Mrs. John Stauffer. The
next missionary meeting will be held on Sun:
day evening, May 26, in Grace Reformed
church.
w. w. Witherow, who has been ill with
pneumonia, is slowly improving.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Tavlorsviile tie ms.

MAY 14.-Howard Wantz and wife, of
Marston. spent Sunday with Mrs. WANTS.
father, Daniel Pickett, of this place.
The following persons spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Jenkins: Elmer Hood
and wife, Mrs. Jacob Jenkins, Mrs. Shriver
Pickett, Levi Haines and Clarence Jenkins.
Misses Coda Gushing and Maggie Warner,
of Enterprise, spent from Saturday until Sun
day with VIM. Fowler and wife, of this place.
The Ladies' Aid Society will hold its May
meeting on next Thursday at the home OF
Mrs. Howard Price.
Taylorsville Sunday school will hold an ice
cream festival on Saturday, May %. begin
ming at p. m. Everybody come and enjoy
yourselves.
Following is the schedule of some of the
games to be played by the Dennings base
ball team the coming season Saturday, May
Is, Dennings vs.. New Windsor. on college
grounds, 2 ,. M; May 80, Patapsco VS.. Den
nings. at Winfield; June 8, Dennings vs.. Pa
tapsco. at Patapsco. The Dennings club
would like to hear from all uniformed teams
Address all challenges to Carroll Stem, Den
nings, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Pleasant Valley Items.

MAY 15.-The annual election of the Union
Sunday school Of this place was held last
Sunday afternoon, and the following officers
were elected: President, Harry l.. Devilbiss
superintendents, William R. Unger and Levi
Myers; lady superintendents, Mrs. William
Unger and Mrs. Frederick Myers; secretary,
Miss Beulah Reese; treasurer, Upton h. Myers.
DR.. c. M. Brown, of Hanover, is spending
few days with friends in this place.
Every one who has travelled the Pleasant
Valley and Stonersville road during the past
winter, will be gratifed to learn that Mr.. E.
C. Yingling has undertaken to fill the assure
in the earth, near the old mill dam, and we
hope to announce by our next letter that it is
no longer necessary for travellers TO carry
diving suits.
Before this winter and spring this road has
been favorite driveway for citizens of West.
minister, Union Mills and Frizelsburg, but al!
who have had respect to beast or vehicle have
strenuously Stunned it, while many have been
the epithets hurled at the dread place and the
road supervisor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Orphans Court.

Monday, May 1S.-Rebecca Hoover and
George o. d. Hoover, executors of Oliver j
Hoover, deceased. returned report of sale OF
personal property.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Edger S. Baseman, deceased. were granted TO
Edward 0. Weant, who received order to
notify creditors. and who returned inventory
of debts.
Sallie A. Smith, administrators of Henry
Smith, deceased, returned report of sale OF
personal property and settled first account.
Tuesday. May 14.-Annie M. Gates, admin:
istrator of James W. Gates, deceased. returned
inventory of money, and settled her first and
final account.
Letters of guardianship were granted to
Annie M. Gates, as guardian of Marion Ben
nett Gates, James Willard Gates and Stewart
Morton Gates, infants.
Letters of administration on the estate of
George Zimmerman, deceased, we're granted
to Roseau Zimmerman, who received warrant
to appraise. also order to notify creditors.
Lucretia V. Shafer, administrators of Jacob
l.. Shafer, deceased, returned additional re-
port of sale of personal property, and settled
first and final account.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
SMELSE Err.


William W. Smelser, of New Windsor dis
trict, died suddenly at his home, about mile
north of the town of New Windsor, last Fri
day evening, aged IS years, months and 2
days A member of his family, who had been
out attending to some outdoor duty, upon re.
turning to the house found him sitting in his
chair dead. Mr.. Smelser died at the old
Smelser homestead, where he was born and
had resided all his life. He was a retired
farmer. He was at one time and for numer'
Gus terms collector of taxes for New Windsor
district. One of his brothers is David P.
Smelser, clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll
County. He leaves a widow, who is 80 years
of age. also six daughters and two sons-Miss
Missouri E. Smelser. at home; Mrs. Samuel
M Benedict, Mrs. Edward Eckard, Mrs. Jas.
Brown. Isaac M. Smelser, of New Windsor;
Mrs. Harvey Erb. Charles E. Smelser, of I'm.
iontown; Mrs. Edward Roger, of Westmin
ster. He also leaves two brothers and one
sister-David P. and John T. Smelser and
Miss Virginia Smelser, of New Windsor. The
funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at
Winters Church. Rev. G. W. Baughman
officiating. DR.. Frazier assisted. Interment
was in the Winters Church burial ground. 1t
was the largest funeral held at Winters in
the past Is years. The pallbearers were Will
liam Winters, Augustus Barnes, Frank Lam
bert, Plus Babylon and John Hawk. Harvey
Bankert, New Windsor, was funeral director.
GEATTY.
Henry W. Geatty, of New Windsor, died at
his home Wednesday night, aged about 6s
years. Mr.. Geatty was native of New Wind
sor. He was a member of Door to Virtue
Lodge of the Masonic fraternity, and also of
Salem Lodge, 1. o. o. F., of New Windsor.
His business was that of carpenter, contractor
and builder. He was member of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church ofNew Windsor. He
leaves a widow and one son, DR.. Sterling
Geatty, of New Windsor. He is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. Michael Yinging, of this
city, and two brothers, Albert Geatty, of Bal
timore, and Milton Geatty, of Missouri.
Another brother, William II. II. Geatty, died
in Missouri about a wear ago,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Notice..

All subscribers in arrears will do
ne q great favor by paying up as
soon as convenient. If you cannot
nav it all at once, pay it in INSTALL
ments until settled. Look at the
Label on your paper which shows
how long you owe for. Let all per-
sons changing their residences no
tify us to change their address on
their papers, giving their last adj
dress.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Birthday Surprise Party.

A very enjoyable surprise party took place
at the hospitabe home of Mr.. and Mrs. Chss.
F. Bell, Cranberry Valley, on May 10. The
guests arrived early and stayed late, all having
a royal good time, with the usual amusements
that belong to socals of that species. Re-
freshments were abundantly served, in which
all engaged. Those present we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Geiman, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace
Leppo, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lippy, Mr.. and
Mrs Jessie Hull, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bell,
Chrsty White. Harry Stonesifer, Grace Bell,
Mary Bell, Hilda Geiman, Grace Geiman,
Charles Geiman, Mary Hull, Benny Toll,
Morris Martin, Fay Barnhart, Eugene Nc.
Caffrey. Winnie F. Reese, William Martin,
Mary Hederbridle, Paul Lester, Margaret E.
O'Farrell, Carroll K. Little, Alma McCaffrey,
Julia Little, Chas. Helderbridle, Jas. Strevig,
Charles Strevig, Lewis Hull, Joseph Louey,
Harry Louey, Bernard McCaffrey and o.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Sunny Side Items.

MAY l6.-Some of our farmers thought they
would have to replant some of their early corn,
but the recent warm weather has brought it
out.
M. E. Jones visited at A. J. Hess and re-
ports that he expects opening store at Pine
Hill in the near future.
Grandpa Sholl purchased stereoscope and
views from Albert Barber, who passed through
this place.
Mr.. Harry Strevig and wife visited bis sick
brother on Sunday at Cranberry.
Preaching at St. Bartholomew, Sunday at
10 a. m. by Rev. J. Fl. Hartman.
Sunday School at Pine Grove, Sunday at 2
p. N.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Mississippi is Stormbound.

JACKSON, MISS, May 15.-Train service on
the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad has been
suspended since yesterday, ON account of
washouts. Reports coming in show that much
damage was done in this section by yesterdays
storm.
The Birmingham Fertilizer Company's plant
and many small buildings damaged. Pearl
river is rising rapidly. There was marked
drop in the temperature last night and today
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Weather Record for the Week.

May 11-mercury AZ a. a. m. and 81 at 2
p. m. clear and blustery. May 12-mercury
40 at a. m. and so at 2 p. M; clear. May
13-mercury AZ at 7. a. M. and 76 at 2 d. M;
clear. May 14-mercury "a at a. m. and
80 at Up. M; clear. May 15-mercury sc at
a. IN. and 80 lat 2 p. M; cloudy; rain. May
16-mercury So at q. M, and So at p. m. /;
rain. May l7-mercury 81 at 7 a. m, and 50
at 2 o. M; fair.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Pumped His Body Dry.

CHICAGO, May 12.-Almost every drop of
blood was drawn from the body of Engi.
neer Walter Hunter today when his leg was
caught in suction pipe while working in Ar.
mour & Co.'s power plant. A postmortem
examination made by the coroner's physicians
showed that Hunters heart was found shriv.
eled up. His lungs were fiat and empty and
there was scarcely any trace of blood In the
organs of the body. The suction of the pipe
was so great that four other employees were
unable to release Hunter.
The examination by the physicians showed
that several arteries in Hunters leg had been
broken by the suction.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Enta rtainino Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Barnes had the pleas.
ure of entertaining few of their old neighbors
and friends on Sunday last. Among those
present were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ward, of
Finksburg; Mr.. and Mrs. James Bowers, of
Resterstown; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Little, of
Smallwood; Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fowler,
Ogg's Summit; Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Tsw-
ney, VIM. Oursler, VIM. Arbaugh, Philip
Bitzel, Harvey Stem, James and Hurst Taw
ney. Miss Maggie Horner. all of Westminster;
Bessie, Amelie. Blanche, Harriet and Herman
Ward, Misses Nellie Bowers, Nellie Hoffman,
Edith, Evelyn and Twin Little, Mr.. Simison,
Wilmer Ward. All enjoyed good old time
dinner. Come again.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Fire at FpixelIburo,

Fire last night destroyed the Frizellburg
Armory, and the residence occupied by VIM.
Sullivan, owned by Henry Freeman, this city.
Mr.. Sullivans family barely escaped, taking
very little of their effects with them. The fire
is supposed to have been of incendiary origin.
The Armory. valued at $1,000, was insured in
the Dug Hill Company for $1,000. and the
residence, valued at 5000, was insured for
$500 in the Carroll County Company.
The Armory was occupied by John A. Hip
pie as saloon, but license had been denied
him and an appeal was pending when the fire
occurred.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
First National Bank Of sykssviIIe.

At the monthly meeting of the directors OF
The First National Bank at Sykesvile on
April 81, they found the bank was getting
along much better than had been expected.
Nearly 100 new accounts had been opened.
And with loans and discounts, exceeding all
expectations. There has been good demand
for their per cent. certificates of deposits
and they are paying 8 per cent. on Savings
accounts in addition to doing general bank
ing business. They have new fire proof safe
to which they invite inspection. They also
invite all persons doing business in Sykesvile
to make this Bank their head quarters. Small
as we'll as large accounts are invited, check
books furnished free and every description of
up.to. date banking is offered to its customers.
As soon as a suitable lot can be obtained, a
new and modern banking house will be
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Col. Herr Postmaster.

Colonel Samuel K Herr was appointed
postmaster to succeed DIR. George +.
Baughman, the present incumbent, on
Tuesday.
The Colonel received his commission
Yesterday, and will take charge of the
nostofice shortly.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
100 Men Imprisoned in Burning Mine.

CRY OF MEXICO, May 12.-Word reached
this city tonight that a fire is raging in the
Tenares Copper Mines, at Velardena, in the
State of Durango, and that 100 men are i'm
prisoned, with no hope of rescue.
The district is remote aud communication
10 difficult.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17
Showing in North Dakota.

GRAND Forks, N. D., May l4.-There was
heavy fall of snow yesterday as far north as
Mimic. west to DEVILS Lake aud south to
Fargo.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-05-17

The May term of the Circuit Court for Car.
roll county began on Monday morning with
Judge Thomas on the bench. After the grand
jury was drawn the judge addressed them in
his usual manner before they entered upon
their duties. Following is the list of jurors
and bailiffs
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02
LIABILITIES In Detail

LIABILITIES In Detail
Capital Stock;
Proved with General Ledger Account.
Deposits
Balances were footed in Individual Ledger
Due to other Banks provenby checking their
Accounts Current and other items by cor
respondence. Cashiers Cheque and Certif-
Gates of Deposits were verified by the res
pective items in their open record books.
Earnings;
These were examined.
In Conclusion;
Our Audit was exhaustive, and this showing
is but the sequel to the wise management of
your officers and Directors
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-07-02

Loans and Discounts;
Notes scrutinized and footed Items proven.
Real Estate and Investments;
Conservatively valued.
Stock Bonds and Securities;
Saw securities or receipts for same.
Overdrafts;
Occurring in regular course of business and
of nature to be quickly realizable.
Cash and Due from Banks;
Counted Cash. Verified latter by checking
their Accounts Current and by taking up by
correspondence items and balances not re-
ported upon
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editor after IL o'clock In the day
will not be printed until the follow
ing day. Old Santa requires a care
ful investigation of every letter
written.
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BATTERED BY STORMS
SEVEN DELAYED TRANS-ATlAN
TIC STEAM SHIPS ARRIVE
AT NEW YORK.

New York. Dec. lG.-Battered by
cngulfing seas that doiaycd thei.
passage across the Atlantic. seven
transatlantic steamships due hero
Saturday crept into por: ,oday with
their sides and super-structures
showing evidence of the con.lnual
storms they met.
The belated anHho. line steamer
Astoria. reached here after u stormy
passage during which her machin.
cry broke down and compelled her
to lay to for twenty.four hours.
| Several cUastwise steamers bound
south, were forced to anchor In
Sandy Hook bay for shelter and
sailed away today when the gale
blew itself out
l.aTorraine OF the French line,
which led the delayed transatlantic
fleet up the harbor. bucked into
heavy head seas which kept her
decks awash One day the French
man made only 1914 miles. The
steamship Brestau. from Bremen
ran into storm last night as she
neared port and Capt. Prayer dccid
ed TO remain at anchor. The 3res
tau was caught In hurricane Dec
embcr 6, during which the steam
ship labored heavily.
The steamers Minnetonka, Lucan
la. St Paul. Arabic and Pennslyvs
mia al came in today with stories
of gales and storms
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A Boon to Elderly People.

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