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The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
SYKESYILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Powder gave a
lawn party in honor of their daugh-
ter, Miss Lora, at their beautiful home
near Sykesville on Thursday, July %
The porch and lawn were beautifully
decorated with Japanese lanterns
The evening was spent in social games
and vocal and instrumental music
Selections were also rendered by the
graphophone.
At 12 o'clock refreshments were
served after which the guests depart
ed for their homes, assuring the host
and hostess they had spent one of the
most pleasant evenings of the year.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Powder, Mrs. Sarah Powder,
Mr.. and Mrs H. Griffee, Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. T. Buckinghan4; Misses Bertha
Buckingham, of Baltimore; Maud
Manahan, Westminster; Anna Shipley,
Pikesville; Lora Powder, Blanche
Smith, Edith Myers, Edith Smith, Dona
Pool, Clara Smith, Olive Pool, Addie
Buckingham, Minnie Pool, Gladys
Shipley, Elizabeth Powder; Messrs.
VIM. Boone, Ray Brown, Dennis Buck
ingham, Larry Shipley, Samuel Smith,
Ruby Pool, Robert Shipley, Arthur
Griffee, Brice Pool, Jesse Shipley,
Berry Buckingham, Murry Powder,
Wiley Miller, Oscar Monroe, Arthur
Buckingham, Vandiford Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. T. Buckingham
gave dinner on Sunday evening, July
26, at their home, Ferncliff, near Sykes
Vile, in honor of their niece, Miss
Bertha Buckingham, of Baltimore, to
the following friends: Misses Maud
Manahan, Westminster; Bertha Buck
ingham, Baltimore; Lora Powder,
Messrs. Larkin Bennett, Roy Bucking-
ham, Ray Brown, Dennis and Berry
Buckingham.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
UNIONTOWN.

All vegetation has been refreshed
by the abundant showers of the pas1
week.
Lewis Myers has eight trees thai
have been struck by lightning this
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Writer'S and daugh-
ter Thelma, Olan Shaw and son Elmer
all of Baltimore, and Alvan Shaw, Of
Cecilton, are visiting their mother
the past week.
The Woman's Missionary Society OF
the Lutheran Church will meet at the
home of Mrs. Charles Reindollar on
Monday evening, August 8.
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Mary B. Waltz to John
L. Warner.
Mrs. Lamey Shaw is visiting hel
daughter, Mrs. Edward Cover, in Eas-
ton.
The Juniors of the Lutheran Church
will give an entertainment on Friday
evening, July 81, in DR.. Kemps Hall.
Miss Edna Cautnor, who has been
visiting her cousin, Miss Mary Baugh-
man, for the past month, returned to
her home.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
They Don't Want Hughes.

Republican leaders in the State OF
New York are silent with their lips
but eloquent, indeed, in their attitude
about the impending candidacy OF
Governor Hughes. They dare not re-
fuse him the nomination, and they
fear they cannot beat him if he runs
though they would rather be defeated
than win under him. Never did party
bosses confront more bitter or in
evitable dose. And when the reasons
for the machine hatsed of Hughes are
analyzed his somewhat chilly person
ality becomes almost genial. The pub
lie likes a man who has principles
and sticks to them for their sake, no
matter what considerations of exped-
iency would tempt him away from
such a course. -
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
DAY.

Miss Minnie Bradford and Mae
Dickinson, who have been visiting the
family of S. P. Lewis, have returned
to their homes in Baltimore.
Miss Nellie Reck is spending few
days with her aunt in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Lowery and sons
Earl and Robert returned to Balti-
more, having spent month with rela-
tives near Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Pickett, of Shore
ham, L. l., are visiting Mrs. Pickett's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Branden-
burg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rodgers have
moved to Gist. They have many warm
friends, who will miss them greatly.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Lewis gave a
social on Tuesday evening in honor OF
their guests, Misses Bradford and
Dickinson, of Baltimore. Among those
present were Misses Sherman Buck
ingham, Mamie Gosnell, Cora Reaver,
Nellye Recks, Matte Wheeler, Minnye
Bradford, Mae Dickinson, Della Car
roll, Lollie Gosnell, Basil CLANCY,
Walter Wolbert, Julian Wheeler, John
Poole, VIM. Lewis, Leonard Lewis,
Albert Lewis, Floyd Lewis, Vernon
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Lewis.
Several persons have had severe
cases of poisoning the last few weeks.
Have had rain plentiful, and fruit,
vegetables and crops look promising.
Thanks to the giver of every good and
perfect gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Mullinix and son
Master Beverly visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Basil Gosnell on Sunday last.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

St. Johns sChurch-Sundays-Low Mass al ,,asS .,sS
and High Mass at 10 a. M During the week.-mrs.
at a. m. Joseph n. Cassius' - -
Methodist Protestant tChurch-Sunday Schooi Sa =, ~
$50 a. M, and Mems Bible study. lVoU va,nr :, No
preaching. D. m. Evening Song by the ioca ooday
People and sermon by the pastor Weu WL :; +Le
Evenipg-Praise Service. Summer guests III 'l'
city especially invited. pos+or
Centenary M. E. Church-Sunday Sehool d. En-. En-.
a. m Preaching at 1870 a. m. and 8oo p. ILL., NF
worth League at 6.45 p. M. Doctor
Salem Lutheran Charge-St BENJAMIN $ s-oIn N
day School at / p. m. Divine Service .d,,,;re p
St. John's-Sunday school a. m Dlvlng psetor set
10 a. m. n. w. Do'y' c.-
Carroll Charge Reformed Church, DIVINE :, '''
vice at BENJAMIN s 10 a. M; Bachman Z 2. M
James B. Stonesifer fas'Oi'
Grace Lutheran Church morning 8aIti III
evening by Rev. George Schol, D. r. o. n,c1or 1%
more. +. ID. Mllier' u. D.'
Ascension Church, Sunday Services I9U Over ., n
Holy Communion. 1870 a m Morning - e Sfrst
Litany and Sermon. (Holy Communion 2.O.,or ot -
Sunday of month";. 430 p. M, Evening = 5ey csr,o;
D. M on first Sunday of month, Service anu 'e-.'
in Chapel. - Doctor.
Frank M. Gibson. Phi. d. hectUi. :,
No service at Baust Church in afternoon 0'''
dren's Day service at p. m. postor.
St PauPs Reformed Church-Sunday SchoOi~ ~'
''0o d. H. worship a. t0'' G. s. Slagle Pastor
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
SILVER RUN.

Miss Martha Humbert, of Baltimore,
is the guest of Miss Sallie Lawyer.
Miss Caroline Hoffines has returned
to her home at Hanover after a weeks
visit to the Misses Brown.
The Sunday school convention held
Thursday last was largely attended
and success throughout.
The Grange will hold their picnic
August 8 in Austin Dutterer's grove.
Jonas Legore, who has been employ
ed by Frank Warehime for the last
several years, has left for Cando, North
Dakota, to visit his son Charles F. Le-
gore, a resident farmer in that section
for the past six years. If the climate
is agreeable to Mr.Legore he will make
it his future home. May success fol-
low him, is the wish of his many
friends.
Miss Matilda Houck, of Littlestown,
is visiting friends at this place.
Rev. and Mrs. Yoder expect to leave
on their summer vacation this week.
Therefore there will be no preaching
services at the Lutheran church for
the next three weeks. Sunday school
at the usual hour. Services at the Re-
formed church by Rev. c.. S. Slagle,
chairman of committee on supply.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
SANDY SPRING.

Mrs. r. H. Ramsey and little girl
of Washington, are visiting Mrs. s. B
Wetherald.
Frank d. Luzear and family have
returned from Atlantic City.
Lewis B. Harris has returned to his
home in Baltimore.
A. G. Thomas is spending few days
at Atlantic City.
Miss Eugenia Smith is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Sarah F. Smith.
Mrs. Gilbert T. Smith has return
ed home from Stamford, Conn, where
she attended the wedding of her son
DR.. G.. T. Smith.
Miss Lucy Gilpin is making much
needed improvement to the store at
this place, occupied by S. B. Wether-
aid, by extending the building 40 feet
in length and tearing down number
of old sheds which served as a store
room.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31

was robbed Monday night. The thieves
left two chickens This is the first
robbery that has been committed at
Smallwood for a good many years.
The residents have always felt secure,
but they are on the alert at present
and should the thieves reappear they
will meet very warm reception.
The health of the community is
good, and every one is thankful for
showers of blessing Tuesday night and
Wednesday evening. We hope they
will be repeated semi-weekly.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
REESE.

| The long looked for rain came at
last, and for several days we have
had the hardest rains we have had for
years, doing much damage to roads,
bridges and corn fields. We fear the
rain has come to late for potatoes,
but we hope it is in time for corn and
vegetables, also the pasture fields,
which are very bare.
During a severe storm on Saturday
the lightning struck the old poplar
tree known as the land mark at the
corner of Howard Lockard's, Harry
Caple's and Frank Magee's farms. The
blaze went to the top of the tree.
The rain makes it very inconvenient
for the picnics, as quite number
were continued until the first of the
following week.
Mrs. Herbert Myerly and children
have been visiting her parents at Oak
Hill the past week.
On Friday afternoon Mr.. and Mrs.
Butler Gorsuch entertained Mrs.
Herbert Myerly and sons Howard and
Herman, and daughter Florence, of
Warfieldsburg, and Miss Lille Lock
ard, of Oak Hill.
The Epworth League of Pleasant
Grove Church will hold lawn fete at
the home of E. J. Read, Reese, on the
night of August 6. If unfavorable
that evening, it will be August Z. At
the same time Mr.. Hanna, of Westmin-
ter, will show the photos of the old
family album. A good time expected.
Come one, come all. Admission 10c.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
MILLER,S.

Jesse Deagen and John A. A. Miller
had the misfortune of losing fine
large hog by sickness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Schneider and
daughter Dorothy, of Baltimore, are
spending week visiting George Hof-
facker and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Dandy and child
rem, who had been visiting their par
ents here the last several weeks re-
turned to their home at Odebolt, Iowa
last week.
Ross Hoffacker and sisters Emma
and Birdie and Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
8. Wentz attended the Sunday School
Convention at Union Mills last Thurs
day.
Mrs. Noah Warner, of Baltimore
spent several days this week with he1
daughter, Mrs. John Rinehart, or
Sweet Air Hill.
F. F. Finkeldey, of Jersey City
spent several days the past week with
his wife and children here, where they
are spending the summer months with
Mrs. F's mother. Mrs. Bender.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
ANDERSON AIDING REPUBLICANS
Using the Churches to Boost Cand,
dates of the G.. O,P.

On last Sunday morning Mr.. Wi.
liam E. Anderson of the Anti Saloon
League occupied the pulpit of tSa
Methodist Episcopal Church in Tow
son. 1t was supposed that his subiact
would be temperance or that he might
speak against the saloon, but vhio
he did touch upon these subjects hS
remarks were principally against tha
Democratic candidate for Congress
and this in spite of the fact that ths
Republicans have not yet named a
candidate. While the speaker did nOf
say he was acting in the interest of the
Republican party it is fair to assume
that he was.
In the first place he made it clear
that he was opposed to the candidate
of the Democratic party-Hon. j. Fred
G. Talbott-and advised his hearers
to vote against him; in the second
place while he did not advise his audi.
ence to vote for or against the Prohi-
bition candidate we know that he is
not in sympathy with the Prohibition
lists or their plans. AS we have said
it is therefore consistent for us to as
sumo that he desired his hearers to
vote for the Republican candidate. If
this was his purpose or If there was
any doubt of his real purpose the
question arises whether he wasn't out
of place in a pulpit of church dedi-
Gated to God and His service.
1t is of course entirely proper for
any church to preach temperance; it
is indeed legitimate for them to op-
pose the licensing of saloons, so that
if Mr.. Anderson or Mr.. Any-body-else
is invited to talk in the churches on
these subjects it is certainly not a
question for criticism; but when, as
in this case, the church is used to fur
ther the interests of one or the other
political parties is is in the judgment
of a great many conservative people
going too far.
In this campaign there is no ques-
tion before the people in which the
Anti-Saloon League is interested. II
is straight up and down fight De-
tween Democracy and Republicanlsm,
so that when Mr.. Anderson comes De-
fore our people and asks them to vote
against Democracy without knowing
VINO Cn0 HopuDliCduS Will hoLAin'1so
or anything of the candidates morals
or antecedents, it is fair to assume
that he is acting with a purpose IN
favor of the Republican party.
The strangest part of the meeting
was that after the speaker got through
he took up a collection, not for the
church, but for himself. Bryan ana
Taft have their struggle with the prop
lem of securing funds for their cam
paign and many plans have been sug,
gested, but Mr.. Anderson has solved
the problem by taking up some mora
question and having political meet
ings in the churches and taking up
collection. 1t is a good scheme Dut
the question is, how long Will tne
churches stand for it?
The concensus of opinion IN anu
around Towson is that if Mr.. Anael-
son desires to assist the Repuolicah
party in this campaign he should hlfe
a hall and deliver his speeches Oh d
week day and permit the churches "
continue the worship of God on tne
Sabbath day as they did before Mr.An,
derson left Illinois. - ToWsonuo"H
Journal
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
PLEASANT VALLEY.

On Saturday, 18th instant, the Pleas
ant Valley base ball club defeated the
Silver Run Stars by score of to q
This is the first game of ball ever play
ed in Pleasant Valley with a visiting
team. We might have put up bet
ter game had our boys had training
but as this game was the first time we
have had our team together we could
not expect much of them. We con-
gratulate the Stars on their good work
having had three years experience
We expect to play the Stars on the Sth
of August if nothing prevents at Pleas
ant Valley. Expect to be defeated
We are glad to hear the Mayberry
folks enjoyed the game and welcome
them at any time.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
BARK HILL.

Sunday school Sunday morning at
$50, Christian Endeavor in the even
ing at 7.3O.
Miss Floss Englar and lady friend,
of Pennsylvania, were visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Levi Rowe and family. They
returned home Monday.
Mrs Maggie Wilhelm and daughter
Gwendoline spent last week at VIII
Transport visiting her sister, Mrs
Charles Smith.
Luther Utermahlen, wife, daughter
and son spent Sunday with his sister,
Mrs. William Jones and family.
The L. H. M. S. will hold their
monthly meeting on Monday night, ALL
gust 8, at the church. Try and come
The Bark Hill Sunday school at this
place will hold their picnic August g
in Charles Haines' grove. 1t will be
in the afternoon and at night. The
Mayberry band will be in attendance
and there will be several prominent
speakers. There are several schools
invited.
Claude Angel and Jesse Angel, OF
New York, who had been home visit
ing their parents, Oliver Angel and
wife, have returned to New York.
Frank Bohn, wife and son spent
Saturday and Sunday with her parents
John Row and family.
Miss Roman Ham and Miss Edna
Ham spent last Thursday at Pen-Mal
and report having a good time.
Mrs. John Graham and daughter
spent Monday with her father, Petel
Smith, and her two sisters.
Mrs. Bernard Rinehart, of Noun
Vernon, was called home on account
of the illness of her sister, Mrs. Ezra
Caylor, of Possum Hollow, who is very
ill at this writing.
Mrs. Mary Cartzendafner, who ha:
been very sick, does not seem to i'm
prove.
Mrs. Maggie Angel spent Tuesda.
with her daughter, Mrs. Flora Cart
zendafner and family.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
BACHMAN'S VALLEY.

The drouth which was broken last
week is still broken by rain every day.
Some persons who longed for rain to
help vegetation and grain crops are
anxiously awaiting clear day. Wait,
as you did before.
Several persons of this place spent
last Thursday at the Sunday school
convention at Union Mills, and were
well pleased.
Potatoes are ripe, but the crop is
none of the best.
Several fields of oats are still on
shock.
Several of our young friends spent
a short time in Gettysburg week
ago, coming back not so we'll pleased.
What happened?
Some persons have been relieved
of their chickens, etc., at a wrong hour
to huckster Be on the watch, or you
may become too heavily loaded by
more than chicken.
A small boy, several years OF age,
son of James Martin, narrowly escaped
drowning last Sunday, in the creek
near the home of John Shaffer. A
small company of children were walk
ing along the water and the child
SllppGu duu lClI lAIO q PAeSSS "AANA =
the stream is swift and deep, and only
by the quick thought of Helen Shat
fer, who jumped after, was he recov-
cred in time. All were pleased to re-
turn to the house without a serious
accident.
Services at Jerusalem church on
Sunday at 2 p. m. Sunday school al
p. m.
Robert Leppo is well pleased, as he
needs help upon the farm. A young
son paid a visit to his home as
helper.
Ice cream every Saturday at w. L
Zepps store, this place. Come early
to eat, or you may miss the sign.
The Sunday school has not elected
| the men as yet to take charge of oul
picnic matters, etc. Hustle up; time
flies.
Many persons are fishing every day
Some very good luck is reported.
| Flowing is still on the go. Some
| farmers finished during the dry days
Clarence E. Bachman spent severad
days in Hanover, Pa, last week.
If the new railroad line is not sooI
extended through this place, an order
may be sent for supply of autos Of
the latest and best design. Think and
| listen.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
NEGRO PREACHERS FOR BRYAN.
Washington Minister Says Republic
cans Intimidate.


Washington, July 27.-Declaring
that certain Government officials have
attempted to muzzle him through
threats, J. Milton Wa1dron, negro
preacher of the Shiloh Church, last
night urged his congregation to for
sake the Republican party and vote for
Bryan.
Choosing as his subject What po-
sition shall the negro voter take in the
coming contest?" he said, 81 preach
this sermon as a protest against the
effort on the part of certain Govern
ment officials to intimidate the pastor
of the Shiloh Church and other pas
tors who are opposed to the party In
power because of it's hypocrisy, cor
ruption and high-handed jugglery with
the Constitution"
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
gambler,

The recent rains have done consider
able damage in the fourth district,
washing the roads and small bridges.
The rain of last Friday carried away
the bridge over Middle Run, on the
Nicodemus road. Saturday morning
the road commissioner was on hand,
fenced off the road leading to the
bridge, and made crossing. Notwith-
standing there was bad accident Sun
day evening, when two young men of
this neighborhood, who were out driv-
ing and who knew that the bridge had
been washed away, carelessly drove
over the abutment. The horse was
drowned, and the young men had a
narrow escape. Their excuse was that
they had forgotten about it. 4
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
CHRONICLE OF HAPPRNlNGSsAMONGST
OUR NEIGHB0RS.
WAKEFIELD.

This valley was the scene of one of
the worst floods on Monday morning
which we have had for years. Fences
and bridges were carried away and the
corn fields were washed terribly. The
valley looked as though it was a large
river. The mail carrier was COMPEL
ed to wait for hours at some places. 1t
is said that more rain fell in the two
hours than fell in the "a hours on the
Sunday previous.
Harry Mitten, who had his hands
badly burned by the explosion OF a
firecracker July 4, we are glad to say
has improved greatly.
Ex-Sheriff Haines, of near this place,
visited his brother, James Ha1nes, OF
Taneytown, last week and returned
home on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Devilbiss and
daughter were the guests OF Mr.. Wei
bright, of Detour, over Sunday.
Miss Bessie Slonaker, of Baltimore
is the guest of Mrs. Harry Mitten.
Our lime burner, George r. Staub
has received carloads Of coal for the
pupose of burning lime for the farm
ers for their fall crop.
E. E. Roop has been confined to his
bed for couple of weeks. DR.. Brown
of New Windsor, is attending him.
We are glad to see our neighbor
Harry Englar, who has been confined
to his bed with typhoid fever, able tt
be out again.
Some of our grangers ATTENDED
the farmers picnic at Taneytown ane
some of them got wet too.
Miss Hattie Miller, of Baltimore, il
spending her vacation with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller, OF neal
this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua A. Smith, O.
Westminster, were guests of Mr. ane
Mrs. J. F. Babylon On Tuesday ant
Wednesday.
Miss Sarah Hoover was the guest O.
Mrs. Scott Bollinger on Tuesday last
Miss Lottie Mitten, of Westminster
was the guest of her mother, Mrs
Upton Mitten, of near this place.
Preaching at the Bethel Church O.
God at this place Sunday evening a
s o'clock. Preaching at the Brick M
P. Church on Sunday at 2.3o sharp.
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31
SMALLWOOD.

The Smallwood Land Improvement
Associations festival was a decided
success. When it was over the asso-
citation was $50 to the good. There
was large turnout, all localities in
the county being represented, and
also Baltimore city. The p. o. s. of
A. camp declares that it is going to
beat that festival record by picnic.
So everybody look out for their ad-
vertisement. s
Mrs. Mary Frick's chicken house
The Democratic advocate., 1908-07-31

Whatever else may be said of Will
liam ]. Bryan, he is too self-reliant to
ask any other man to revise and cor
rect his speech of acceptance.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14
IMPORTANT EXAMINATION.
Eleven Candidates for Governmental
 Positions to be Examined To-day.

There will be a very important civil |service examination in the local post office building today and tomorrow for which eleven candidates for gov |ernnnent positions will try for appoint |ments.
 The examination is the semi-annusl
 technical and scientific one of the com mission and applicants for the follow |ing positions will be examined: As- slstant examiner, patent office; book keepers, departmental service, 6, en-
 gineer, Indian service, 1; trained nurse, Phillipine Is. l.
 The examination will be held in the United States court room and will start promptly at o'clock Pierce M.
 Maher, superintendent of mails will be In charge of the candidates.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-10-14

was wined and dined and praised un til, according to the officers, his waist coat buttons threatened to fly off, and there was not a cap aboard the ship big enough to hold his head.
 Slowed in the well which divides the superstructure of the Antonia Lopez from the forecastlo were three bulls that were taken aboard at Malaga en route to Mexico for the fights
 About noon of October : Picardos was busy explaining to a dozen or more admirers. chiefly women, how adroit he was in dIspatching the savage bull when an attendant came running aft shouting that one of the bulls had broken loose and was smashing every thing in sight.
 Here was Picardo's chance. Jumping to his feet he hastened to his state. room, quickly returning with gleamlng sword
 Had 1t not been for the rolling of the vessel the we'll in which the bull was tearing around like mad would have been perfect arena Forward was the forecastle head and on it the crew was massed to see the brave matador dis patch the bull
 Aft the well on the promenade deck all the cabin passengers gathered to cheer the noted toreador
 When Senor Picardos arrived the bull was ripe for action The animal cast a wicked weather eve In the direc- ton of the matador as he began to descend into the we'll The sailors shouted, "vlva Ia Picardos," and when the passengers took up the cry Plcar- dos smiled. He had scarcely reached the deck of the well when a bull came tearing at him The matador lodged and more cheers went up
 The bull turned quickly in his tracks lowered his head for the second attack and Picardos essayed to thrust the ani- nal in the back of the head.
 The bull was up to such tricks, how