The Democratic advocate., 1908-12-18
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Central HOIel
The nublic schools will close We'd
nssdav December % and open Mon
day. January 4.
About so workmen are employed at
tho Union Bridge carshops of the
western Maryland Railroad.
Louis Sachs is giving away this
Christmas a number of designs OF
handsome trays to his customers.
The cycle run that was to be made
n this city by a organization in Bal
timore on Sunday was not a success,
as only about five braved the bad
weather.
William c. Devilbiss, this city, who
was oDerated on at hospital in Bal
timore for appendicitis, still con-
times to improve, but it is doubtful II
he will be home for the holidays.
The West End Mandolin orchestra
gave concert at Winfield on Saturday
night, WHICH was much enjoyed by the
large audience present. The orchestra
will give a concert in this city in the
near future.
Pedestrian trips from Baltimore to
nearby towns are becoming popular.
Last Sunday three young men walked
to Annapolis in hours, and next Sun
day the same young men will walk
to Westminster.
The pupils and teacher of Wisner's
school will endeavor to hold Christ
mas entertainment in the school
house, on Wednesday evening, De-
cember %, to begin promptly at
o'clock. The public is invited.
An agreement to close all the. dry
goods stores in this city the day after
Christmas was put before all the
firms All signed but one. We sup
pose the stores will remain open. All
banks and court house will be closed
on the 26th.
If you contemplate sending Christ
mas presents by mail, don't put 1t off
until the last moment. There is al
ways a rush of business as the holi-
day season approaches, and to Sc
cure prompt delivery packages should
be mailed early
A 4O-acre tract of land near Small
wood owned by Charles Killer, was
sold On Tuesday to Joseph A. Case,
Ci near Westminster. The sale was
effected by E. A. Strout & Co., of New
York, through their local representa-
tive, Edward w. Case.
While the funeral of David Stem was
IN progress on Monday at Beaver Dam,
this county, his house was entered
and tin box which contained money
and papers was stolen. Among other
papers, the box is supposed to have
cOltaineasleceaseds will.
The Bachelor Club, of this city, will
give an entertainment in Odd Fellows
hall Saturday evening, January 2.
ihree short plays will be presented,
IN each of which the celebrated COM
edlan, F. ]. Power (better known in
Heatrlcal circles as "Happy'O, will
Take leading parts.
county Chairman Emory c.. Ebaugh,
VI tAe Prohibition party, issues a call
party workers to meet at Carrollton
on Monday night, December 21, to
oisSnlze Prohibition Club to discuss
pians p for the coming campaign.
Should the weather be inclement on
the 18th. - "
ool lie pilot of local freight engine
~ W. was smashed to kindling wood
vh H monday by coming in contact with
~e pldhks On a crossing which were
tto tSteeo up to dangerous height by
me iIost at the Tannery. The engine
~s: wSs gong at slow rate of speed,
Ing the track.
ro.. ane y NJ. c. A. board of directors
b0a, sI tuesday evening and decided to
oI;s sin soliciting funds for the remod-
Aug OF the Montour House January
faaI Iq = unlsh the work January Is. They
nna. pettef results will be obtained by
Assuming dsr the work beyond the holi-
mo: season: They did not decide upon
membership fee.
Fors se numerous friends of Mrs. Walter
er.ta, u' west Main street, who was op-
NOV on for appendicitis at the Wo-
Wsa,s as hospital, Baltimore, about three
thst tAs >, ago, will be pleased to know
dar que Will return home next Thurs
For,d N u ume to spend Christmas. Mrs.
cesSf,, - last Improving from the sue
niui ~, operation performed.
who .nank those of our subscribers
reonos. so promptly responded to our
tberes s'e u 10 pay their subscriptions, but
rearS aie sun quite number in ar
on rs ana Christmas only a few days
disannonse ne EDITORS baby will be awfully
orango rarpolnted if she don't get an
Of rs;s; Se; some sour balls and a bunch