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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-02-22
Painful Accidents,

Dorothy Goldeise, of Baltimore, aged four
wears, while on visit with her aunt and uncle,
MIR. and Mrs. August Heise, near CAIRO lion
Station, met with - very painful accident last
Friday morning. While out coastins with
Mr.. Heise's children, the sled which she was
on struck large stone, causing her to tall
off She struck her forehead against the
stone. cutting cash about three inches long
DR. J. T. Coonan, of Westminster, was hastily
summoned aud found it necessary to put five
stitches in the wound. She is doing nicely at
this writing. q,
Master William Cohen, son of Mr.. Isaac
Cohen. East Green street, this city. was thrown
from a vehicle to the street by the horse start
inc suddenly on Saturday last, and received a
frsctured nose and numerous bruises. DR.. E..
NJ. Sullivan rendered the necessary surgical
attention.
Clarence Barnes, employed on his brother
in. laws farm, at Finksburg, while feeding d
fodder cutter on Friday last, had his LETT hand
caught in the machine, cutting all his hngers'
the second and fourth quite severely. Mr..
Barnes was hastily brought to this city, to inc
Office of Dr. E. M. Sullivan. who rendered
surgical aid, fifteen stitches being required 10
dress the wounded hand.
Master Edward Stone, aged years, son OF
Albert Stone, of near Libertytown, was badly
injured by being kicked in the face by colt
while visiting his grandfather, DIR. u. y.
Stone, of Mt Pleasant, this county. The
horses were being let out of the stable and
the boy, who was standing behind door.
looked out Just as the colt began to kick. One
of the animals boots struck the lad in the
face, breaking his jaw in three places.
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A Surprise Party.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Nelson,
Granite, Baltimore county, was the scene OF
a very delightful surprise party given in honor
of their son, Harry, by his friends. The
guests began to arrive at an early hour, and
were cordially received by Mr.. Harry and
Miss Mollye Games and social conversation
we're INDUCED in until about IL O'Clock when
all were invited to the diningroom, where re
freshmenls were served in great abundance.
Games were then again INDUCED in until a
late hour. when the happy party. having
heartily thanked their host and hostess, re-
turned to their homes. we'll pleased with the
evenings enjoyment, Those present were :
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Nelson. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Il. Ehlers, Misses Mollye B. Nelson,
Edith Mcdonald, Nellye Hamilton, Marian
Crooks, Cara Kelley, Elsie Dell. Lillian
Nelson, Mamie Rehmeyer, Lola Mcdonald,
Bette Holbrook, Mamie Benson. Myrtle
Hamilton, Helen Ehlers, Louisa Holhrook,
Florence O'Roke; Messrs Harry L. Nelson,
Will Crooks, Charley Dell. Herbert Holbrook,
Keener Nelson. Charley Wolf, Frank S
Weller. Albert Kelley. Leslie Ehlers. Ernest
Rehmeyer. Norman Dell, Garfield Harrera,
Isaac Holbrook, Norman Hamilton and Dan.
Richardson,
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AleSia Items.

FEBRUARY 20-Miss Lydia Dandy visited
relatives in Baltimore the past week.
Miss Jane Hoffacker spent Saturday and
Sunday visiting relatives in Baltimore.
John Krenzer, who died at his home in
Baltimore on Thursday, was a son-in law of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Sauble, of this place,
and was well known in this vicinity.
Miss Cora Hofacker, of Baltimore, is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Hof,
tacker, the latter being confined to the house
with rheumatism.
Miss Grace Mccullough and Mr.. Charles
D. Brown, were married on Thursday Feb
ruary 18th, at the Lutheran Parsonage, by
Rev. Flick. Miss Bessie Mccullough, sister
of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr.. John
Zepp was best man. After the ceremony a
reception was held at the home of the brides
father, Mr.. U. Mccullough, near here.
Those present were:
Mr.. U. Mccullough, David Brown and
wife, Charles Brown and wife, Edward Brown
and wife, Charles Lippy and wife, Charles
Spcer and wife, William Miller and wife.
Geo. Florstead and wife, j. Harry Blocher
and wife. Geo. Warner and wife, John Red
ding and wife, Levi Laner and wife, S. NJ.
Harmon and wife, F. E. Graft and wife, Geo.
Crumrine and wife; Mrs. Jane Hofacker,
Mrs. Alonzo Kneller; Misses Mary and Helen
Lippy, Grace and Abbie Brown, Edna and
Chloe Hoffacker, Sarah and Hester Redding,
Florence and Alice Blocher, Bessie McCul'
Tough. Beulah Warner, Margaret Crumrine.
Media Kneller, Bessie E. Graf, Capitola Hare
and Marie Blocher; Messrs. John Zepp,
Howard Hoffnagle, Vernon Hoffacker. lrv'
ing Mccullough, Clinton Forstead, Elmer
and John Hoffacker, Emory Mccullough,
Harry U. Graf, Harvey J. Graf, Parker
Zepp. Calvin and Ernest Lippy, Raymond
Laner, William Crumrine, Edgar and Ridg'
ley Harmon, Samuel and John Warner.
Miss Annie Miller, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Miller, near here, died early
this morning at the home of her parents OF
appendicitis.
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NJ elroSe Items.

FEBRUARY 21-Changeable weather, it is said,
is the cause of so much sickness this winter.
The remains Of Mrs. Henry Dherit, who
died of pneumonia, were inferred in the Luth-
eran church at Manchester on Tuesday. A
large concourse of people attended the funeral
services.
Mrs. Milton Myers, who was very low with
pneumonia last week, is slowly improving
under the care of Drs. j. II. Sherman and j.
S. Zeigler, and trained nurse from Balt-
more.
The patrons OF No. 26 C. Il p telephone
line were treated to photograph music on
Sunday last.
Wewere pleased to congratulate Miss Carrie
Jones and Mr. Barnhart, who were recently
united in marriage.
There is no trouble to get bread, the stuff
of life, if one has the money. Another baker
route has been started in the neighborhood,
with Mr.. j. j. Baumgardner as driver.
The Chestnut Hill Iron Ore Mines continue
though the force of men employed there are
working under difficulties. Mr.. Findlay,
President of the mining company, is to be
| complimented for the push and energy he dis
| plays, aided by his able helper, Mr.. William
| Donsou.
| Four large pouches of mission Worker"
were sent from Manchester on Saturday last.
All the doctors, even DR.. H. NJ Keller, the
veterinarian, are kept very busy.
We have just learned of the long and seri-
Gus illness of an old friend, Mr. Edwin K.
Wagner, of Hanover, Pa. The sympathies of
his many friends are with him in this deep
affection, as he has devoted wife and large
family of children depending on him for sup
| port.
Considerable sympathy is felt throughout
the neighborhood for Mr.. Uriah A. Wentz,
who has been and is yet seriously i'll with
spinal trouble and grip.
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a Remarkable Record.

Thursday, February IA, 1907, Arthur Ba,
ker, of Frostburg. rounded out his 40th year
as superintendent of the Savage Mountain
Fire. Brick Works.
This industry was projected in 1864 by the
late l.. M. Gorsuch, and was then modest
concern.
At critical period of its early life a young
man of q, Mr.. Baker, became superintend-
ent. He showed that he understood the bus
mess by soon turning out a brick which
stands Al in the market. Owing to his un.
Outstanding of machinery he kept the ma
chimes in repair. He has constructed monlds
and manufactured patterns, and contrived
several labor saving devices, such as two
wheel barrow, a new style press, and hoist
ing machine for dumping clay.
At the beginning of the company the yard
was 4Ox5O feet, now it is 100x15O feet inside;
the output at the start was 1000 bricks, today
$4,000.
J. A. Caldwell, resident agent, says /: 1--WE
observed in your always interesting item,
Thirty Years Ago. that $1,000 bricks were
shipped in January, 1877. In January, 1907,
we shipped 257, $685."
Mr.. Caldwell is the son.in law of Mr.. Chas.
C. Gorsuch, of this city, who is a director of
the company. and many other residents OF
this city are stockholders.
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A Surprise Valentine Social.

"Orange Farm was the scene of an elab-
grated and also a very enjoyable social, held
at the home of Mr.. Levi Barnes, near Gam :
Der, in honor of their eldest daughter, Miss
Viola NJ Barnes. The house was beautifully
decorated with red and white Valentines.
At 7.3O the guests began to arrive and con-
tinued to come until nine. The guests were
received by the host and his niece, Miss Pearl
E. Barnes. Various games were INDUCED in
and some very fine vocal and instrumental
music was furnished by the guests.
Those present were Mr.. Levi Barnes,
Misses Pearl Amelia Steffee, Emma Arnold,
Beulah B. Shauck, Edna B. Barnes. Estella
Edmondson, Amelia M. Miller, Viola NJ.
Barnes, Dicie Ward, Elsie M. Barnes and B.
Pauline Barnes; Messrs. Brooke e. Dell, Leo
Davis. E. Bayard Arnold. l.. Harrison Barnes,
Louis Miller, J. Worth Barnes, Herschal Da-
Wis, Lee F. Ward, Elvin Green, Roby F.
Barnes. Blaine Edmondson, Geo. M. Barnes
At IL 80 the guests were invited to the dining
room, were refreshments were served in
abundance, consisting of cake, lemonade,
apples and chocolates. The table was beauti
fully decorated in white with red hearts. The
guests departed at wee sma' hour of the
morning after thanking their host for the
pleasant and enjoyable evening they had
spent, hoping they might be with us on another
St. Vanentiue's day. 81.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1907-02-22
A SIeighins Party.

A pleasant sleighing party was given at the
residence of Augustus Hartman on February
7 last, when about fifty persons were gathered
around the rooms enjoying themselves in So
cial chat, music and games until a late hour,
when all were invited to the diningroom where
all ate, drank and were merry. Those pres
emit were Alice Frounfelter, Mae Stoner,
Hattie Miller, Beulah Robertson, Nora Du'
Vail, Anna Robertson, Gladys Lantz, Nettie
Brown. Laura Robertson, Carrie B. Miller,
Edna Haines, Eva Stoner, Cora Hartman, Ell
sic Duvall, Larue Myers, Virgie Lindsay,
Lulu Yohn. Ola Robert, Matte Hartman, An
ma Brown, Blanche Lindsay, Mabel Hartman
and Louise Owings; Messrs. Weldon DuVall,
William Miller, Thomas Fuss, Price Robert.
sol. Verley Rooms. Russell Welty, Wilmer
DuVall, Glenn Robert, ALIVE Gilbert, John
Messer, Claude Robert, Harry Hartman.
Robert Etzler, Clarence Manahan, Charles
Hartman. Guy Barnes, Benton Stoner, Archie
Keefsr, Preston Roop, Walter Hartman, Au.
gustus Stem, Arthur Waltz. WILDER Roger.
Clarence Haines, Ephraim Lindsay, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Owings and others.
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MiIler's Items.

The people of this vicinity were more than
shocked to learn of the death of Miss Annie
Miller, only daughter of Mr.. VIM. Miller,
living about a mile from here. She became
i'll Friday evening, after returning from
evangelistic services. Her illness was caused
by jumping over fence, peritonitis following,
causing her death on Wednesday about 8 a. m. !,
aged Is years and 9 months. Funeral Satur-
day morning at 10 a. M, interment at Man.
chester Lutheran cemetery. Much sympathy
is felt for the family in this their sad bereave-
ment.
Evangelistic services, by Rev. A. G. Bur-
gett, of Ohio, are still in progress here, and
at this writing there is one penitent and seven
conversions.
Mr.. and Mrs. David L. Brown gave re-
ception Sunday last in honor of their son
Charles, and bride. who were married Feb.
ruary 14th. A large number of guests were
present. The community extends best con.
CALCULATIONS to the bride and groom.
Miss Anita Schaefer is confined to her
room with measels.
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Pleasant Valley Items.

FrBRUARY 1--we noticed sketch in the
Carroll Record last week which was copied
from the Laurel Democrat, that the ground
hog is dead never to appear again. Perhaps
he is dead about Taneytown or at Laurel; but
he is not dead in the vicinity OF Pleasant Val
lev, for he made his appearance about LOU
February End, ran around about 10 or ~ feet
and then returned to his den. He hasn' been
seen since, but when his time expires we ex'
pect to see him again
Last Sunday the residence of Mr.. Vernon
Smith narrowly escaped confagration. Mr..
Smith, accompanied by his family, had gone
to visit his father.n-law, Mr.. David Petry.
MIR. and Mrs. John Ebaugh, of Bachman' S
Mills. who were on their way to MIR. John
IJtz's. noticed smoke issuing from the WIN
dows. and not knowing where the family was,
Mrs. Ebaugh drove rapidly to MIR: Petry,s,
while Mr.. Ebaugh summoned nearby neigh.
Dor who, by forcing an entrance, extlngmshed
the flames before MIR. Smith arrived. The
fire originated in the kitchen and was caused,
it is thought. by the stove being overheated.
The maniel, carpet and floor were damaged.
Miss Elsie Lester and Miss Anna Hahn
spent from Friday until Sunday visiting friends
and relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Pauline Nusbaum. who has had pneu'
monia, is able to be up again. >.
Mr.. A. P. Bish, of Hanover, is visiting his
daughter, Mrs. DR.. C. NJ. Brown:
Mr.. G. w. 'Yeiser, of Union Mills, will de
liver an address to the Sunday School ON next
Sunday morning. Let there be full house.
Mrs. Lucinda Miller, wife of George W.
Miller. died suddenly on Sunday, February
18th, aged 60 years, months and 20 days;
She was a patient wife, kind mother, and good
neipbbor who will be missed in her home and
in the community. Her funeral took place
on Tuesday afternoon, February 18th, James
B. Stonesifer officiating She leaves hus
band, one daughter and five sons to mourn
their loss, namely: Mrs. Elmer Leppo, OF
Baltimore; Mrs. Edward Miller, of Pittsburg;
Theodore Miller, of Baltimore, and Harry
Herbert and Charles at home.
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Men can save IA to ~ on
OrphanS' Court,

Monday, February 18.-Charles F. Shelter,
executor of Charles Shelter, deceased, re-
turned inventories ofperSonal property, money
and debts, and received order to sell personal
property.
Edward H. Smith, executor of j. Thomas
! Smith, deceased, filed report of sale of real
estate, and received order nisi thereon.
Letters of administration on the estate of
Conrad Hoffman, deceased. were granted to
Michael E. Walsh, who received order to notify
creditors.
Granville S. j. Fox and Henry 81. Boyer,
executors of Hezekiah Fox, deceased, re-
turned inventory of personal property and re-
ceived order of court to sell same.
E6ie R. Berwager, administering OF u.
Howard Berwager, deceased, returned iuven.
tories of personal property and money, and
received order of court to sell personal prop
erty.
John w. Shipley, surviving executor OF
Thomas N. Shipley, deceased, received order
of court to deposit money belonging to Marie
ID. Franklin, infant.
Margaret E. Geiger, administrative of
Charles E. Geiger, deceased, settled her first
and final account.
Tuesday, February 19.-John j. Reese,
administrator of Rosa l.. Reese. deceased,
settled his first and final account.
The last will and testament of Henry Hun.
ing, deceased, was admitted to probate, and
letters testamentary thereon were granted to
Frederick F. Schneider, who received order
to notify creditors.
Annie +. Black, administrators of Lew
Black, deceased, received order to sell per-
sonal property.
Letters of administration on the estate of
LYDIA C. Circle, deceased, were granted &c
David A. Circle, who received warrant to
appraise, also order to notify creditors.
John L. Shriver. executor of Catherine
johnson, deceased, returned inventory OF
debts, and settled his first and final account
E. Oliver Grimes, Jr., executor of Emily
j. Rippard deceased, returned report of sale
of real estate, and received order nisi thereon
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Gold and Silver Produced in Mary
land,

From the annual report of the Directors of
the Mint on the production Of the precious
metals in the United States, which has just
been published. it is found that Maryland
produces the precious metals TO small ex.
tent. Montgomery County, however, il the
only producer. The output for the year
1905, the latest figures published, shows ar
increase over the previous year. In the calen.
dar 1905 the product was: Gold, s17 ounces,
valued at 1885,. SO, and silver 100 fine
ounces, valued at $129. The figures for 1906
are not yet available.
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Road Commissioners Appointed u
Compliance With the New Law.

Last Monday the County Commissioners,
under the new road law appointed the follow.
ing commissioners:
District No. l. David M. Humbert.
District No. 2, John C. Hively.
District No. 3, Conrad ID. Rusher.
District No. 4, Charles L. Arnold; sub.road
No. 4. A, Charles l.. Brauning.
District No. 6, Thomas C. Moore; sub-road
No. 6, A, Henry Dice.
District No. I. Robert M. Wentz; sub road
No. Z, Charles c. Cook.
District No. 8, VIM. II. Ruby.
District No. 9. Franklin D. Zepp.
District No. 10, Luther 7. Sharrets.
District No. II, Jonas NJ. Wagner.
District No. II, Henry Blaxten.
District No. Is. William A. Harrison.
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.
LOCAL 8REvlTIES.

Mr. John NJ. Roberts, of this city, who had
an operation performed last week IN hos
plta in Baltimore, is improving.
Frank Rickle, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Rickle, two miles from this city, is in hos
ptal in Baltimore having an operation per-
formed on his legs.
The warehouse that was destroyed by hire
about year ago at Middleburg has been
rebuilt, and is now occupied and opened TOR
business by Mr.. E. o. Cash.
Miss NJ. ColliAower, who has been emu
ployed in the c. l. P. exchange, of this city.
has been transferred to the North Exchange.
Washington, D. c., taking effect April 1st.
4. h. Eckenrode, as agent, Taneytown,
sold the Martin l.. Burlington farm, last week.
10 Daniel Harman, for $4, 500; also ] acre
tract G OF land belonging to james A. Hill to
Charles A. Jones.
Mr.. Martin Leahy, of this city, who repre-:
sented the B. F. Shriver Co. at the National
tanners Convention, at Buffalo, N. T.. last
week, mailed the ADVOCATE q copy OF the
Buffalo Inquirer. Thanks.
Aaron R. Anders, of Frederick, has an
bounced himself as a candidate for office of
States Attorney for Frederick county. Mr..
'T~iS 10 youuR mhu VI 20 ySoios ouu To'
educated in the New Windsor College.
j.. Edward Beck, formerly of Uniontown
District, but for number of years prominent
hardware dealer, of Waynesboro, Pa, has
gone to sanitarium at Mt. Clemens, Michigan,
where be will undergo treatment for rhepma-
ilsm.
a.; Alta meeting of the stockholders of the
Silver Run Telephone Company, held on
February 7, it was decided to lay upon the
stock an assessment sufficient to liquidate the
Indebtedness resting upon the company after
the completion of its lines.
, MIR. Harry. accompanied by Mr.. John
iFrizzell, of New Windsor, and Mr.. John
hurrera, of Harrisonville, will leave Balti-
more on February Is for Illinois. The young
men leave host of friends who wish them
mach SUCCESS on their outing.
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Taylorsville Item

There are a number of persons of the neigh
borRood on the sick list and keeps the doctor
very busy day and night. @ e
Mr.. Geo. w. Magin, fur dealer, hasgone to
Cambridge and the neighborhood onsa BUSH
ness trip and will likely be away for week
or so.
Mr.. John T. Wright, of Howard county, is
visiting his brother. Mr.. George Wright.
The Taylorsville M. E. Church will organize
there Sunday school, April 8. There will be
preaching by Rev. G. W. Harris at 2 p. m.
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Our spring and summer fash.

ion and pattern books Of Mems Made
to-Order Clothing is ready. It con-
tains IL different styles---375 patterns
to select from---newest designs---latest
effects---guaranteed to fit made by the
Schloss Bros, the specialists in clothes
building.
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ReadVmade Dresses for Misses and Children
The only thing of its kind in town.

They something new-but mothers don't hesitate
this appeal should have your immediate attention from the
stand point of excellent offering They worseds
wearing sizes range from to IA years. blues and reds
all neatly and arully made quick outfit short notice
Look them Reasonably priced
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" Wealth has its temptations
so has power.
"Millers haze tempting bar
gadns-also judicioa,s prices"
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Court Proceedings.

Court adjourned on Tuesday until March 5
after disposing of the following cases
Preston Bosley, appellant, vs. B. +. Nc.
Clone, agent. appellee; appeal from John L.
Hill, Jr., j. P: tried before the Court judg-
ment reversed and judgment for appellant for
$23. SO and costs. Bond j. Parke for appel
liant; Henning for appellee.
Preston Bosley, appellant, vs.. B. f. Nc
Clone. agent. appellee; appeal from John 7.
Hill, Jr., J. P; judgment reversed and judg.
ment for appellee for $1.0O; each party pay
their own costs Bond & Parke, for appel
liant; Henning for appellee.
Raymond P. Bankert, appellant, vs. West
minister Water Co.; appeal from James f.
Rinker. ]. P; tried before the Court; finding
Of Court for appellee; judgment affirmed With
costs. Henning and 2. @. Grimes, Jr.. for
appellant; Roberts h Grouse, for appellee.
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LOT NO. 4-50c KIND.

This is your opportunity. Stylish gowns, ex-
cellenty trimmed corset covers and long skirts, at
SOC each
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Here is the biggest bargain in the bunch.
Ladies long skirts corset covers drawers, at 25c.
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Louisa Rebecca Miller, wife Of George Mil
Ter. of Pleasant Valley, died on Sunday last
aged 90 years, months and 20 days. Funeral
took place on Tuesday, Rev. James B. Stone
sifer. officiating, and interment in Pleasant
Valley cemetery. The pallbearers were Thos.
J. Myers, J. Elmer Myers, Noah Powell,
Fred. Myers, Daniel Warehime and William
YingIing. James M. Stoner, funeral director.
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To Honor LonsfeIiow's Anniversar

The Hiawatha Literary Society of the Mary.
land Collegiate Institute will render special
program on Friday evening, March l, at 100,
in honor of Longfellow's Hundredth Anniver