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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
Judqc EckenrOde Surprised.

II is not often that you catch "A
Judge mapping, but Judge John p.
Eckenrode, OF the Orphans Court,
must have been very absent-mindad
when he was caught in a surprise BY
his friends, who appeared at his resi-
dence on Liberty street on Tuesday
night The evening was pleasantly
spent in games which suited the
guests fancy. Refreshments were
served.
Those in attendance we're John -.
Eckenrode and wife, William ~ Keef-
er and wife. Ferd Diffenbach and wife,
John Shuman and wife, Harry Har-
baugh and wife. James NJ Stoner and
wife, Geo. r. Eckenrode and wife, Jas.
l.. Stoner and wife, Wallace Goegel
and wife, Mrs. Fred. Eckenrode and
daughter Margaret and Anna, Mrs.
Thomas Anders. Mrs Charles L. Thorn
son, Mrs. Frank T. Shaeffer, Mrs. Hare,
Misses May Stoner, Margaret Ecken-
rode, Mrs. William Staup of York, Pa.
Frank Martin, of Littlestown, Pa;
Vernon Eckenrode, Harry Berwager,
Walter and Leonard Eckenrode and
Paul Lynch
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
Meeting Of AGENTS.

The Home Insurance Company OF
New York will hold a meeting OF it's
agents In the State of Maryland at
the Hotel Belvedere. Thursday, Janu-
ary rs.
A banquet will be rendered the rep
resentatives of the company, at which
It is expected Governor Crothers and
the Honorable Benjamin r. Grouse,
Insurance Commissioner Of Maryland,
will be present and speak.
Albert G.. Hancock, State Agent for
the Company will welcome the agents.
The company's representative In
Carroll county. Charles q. Goodwin,
will attend.
Such meetings are productive OF
much benefit in the exchange OF views
relating to fire underwriting.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

they thought best for the company.
Our heating plant was in bad condi-
ton and II was necessary to have a
new one installed. We thought IL
best to have a larger one put In, and
by the saving in fuel. and time saved
in getting the building warm, we will
save the company money in the end.
Another expense this year was the
grading Of the lot in the rear OF the
building. and this think the mem
bers will all say In the near future
was money well spent.
wish to thank all the members
for the help they have given me DUR
ing my FIVE years term as secretary
and treasurer OF this company, and
wish my successor the greatest sue
aaaa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
Golden Wedding.

On January II last Mr., and Mrs.
Jeremiah Geiman celebrated their
golden wedding They were married
january II, 1859. by Elder Philip
Boyle, at the home OF the bride. John
Roger. brother of the bride, acted as
best man, and Miss Elizabeth Geiman,
sister OF the groom, was the BRIDES
maid. Those present at this fiftieth
anniversary were Harry Young, wife
and family, Howard w Geiman, wife
and family, Eugene Reese. wife and
family, Howard N. Hartman, wife and
family, David r. Geiman, wife and
family, John Roger and wife, Abraham
Geiman and wife, William H. Geiman
and wife, Christian Roger and daugh-
ter, Miss Laura Roger, DIR. J. J. Stew
art and wife. Miss Edna Stoner, Miss
Lucretia Geiman and Ernest Geiman.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
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want to say In connection with
this statement that this company still
has some debt hanging over Il, but
II has been reduced TO $3.50, and Is
In the form Of mortgage held by the
First National Bank OF New Windsor
and hears l-3 per cent. interest For
the information Of those who do not
know, ! would say that by an act OF
the legislature the city of Westminster
Is paying of 5000 OF this debt each
year. so that In about six years the
debt of this fine building, costing over
$4,000, will be entirely wiped out
Four active members have resigned
this year, and think It will be graft
flying to the members TO learn that the
average attendance at our regular
meetings each month was 36 out OF
q membership of something less than
80. This, am sure. shows that the
members take an active interest in
the management and welfare of the
company and think speak for every
member in the company. when | say
that every one Of them has the West
minister Fire Company at heart.
The executive committee have held
several meetings and have done what
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

Mary y. Shilling. aged % years. II
montha and days, died AT the home
OF her parents 10 Baltimore on Mon
day January IS. Deceased was n
daughter Of Elias Il. and EmrAS ].
Shilling formerly Of Bird Hill. this
county. Funeral services were held
at Deer Park Chapel Thursday at n
q. M. conducted by Rev. e. C. Gore,
Of Baltimore. assisted by Rev. e. O.
Ewing. The pallbearers were Emmltt
Fisher Archer Ford Charles Norris.
Charles Wager, VIM. Thompson and
Glade SionlgeH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
New Advertisements.
The Baltimore News.

The Baltimore News.
Mutual Fire Insurance Company OF
Carroll County.
Doyle & Magee, farming imple-
ments.
Dwelling for Rent, n. Main street.
Bronze turkeys. VIM. B. Thomas.
Dwelling for sale at Union Bridge.
Dwelling for rent, near Westmin-
ster.
Home Fire Ins. Co., New York.
Shingles for sale. ]. ID. Crowl.
January Clearance Sale. Miller
Bros. Co.
Rebuilding Sale, 7. W. Mather &
Sons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

Mrs Joseph r. Stem died at her
home. In DenniuE's. Wednesday morn
Ing after a brief Illness. She leaves
a husband and the following children
Alma G. Stem. New York: Mrs. T. V.
Wedge. Baltimore: Aubrey ]. Stem,
Winfield. Mrs, Geo. o. Dcvries. Free
dom; David H.. Carroll, Pauline. Maud
and Florence Stem.
Funeral services were held this Fri
day morning at Bethel NJ. y. Church.
near Sans Greek. Rev, l.. T.. Bennett
officiating. lnterment In adjoining
cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
sayIor--Roberts.

Miss Virginia Scott Roberts, daugh-
ter of Mrs Mary G. Roberts and the
late Francis NJ. Roberts. was married
to John B, Saylor, Mayor of this
city, Wednesday afternoon, at the
home of the brides mother. on West
Main street Only close relatives and
friends OF the couple were present
end there were no attendants. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. g.
Herbert Richardson, pastor OF Centen-
ary Methodist Episcopal Church, The
bride wore gown of green novelty
broadcloth, with violet hat and gloves
to match. Mr.. and Mrs. Sayior left
for a trip OF several days to Washing
ton and Baltimore.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
BeII.

Charlotte Rnlha~.Anm Ball, agad 3
months and days. infant daughter Oh
Arthur C. and Ada ". Bell. near this
city. died Thursday morning. January
II. Funeral services tomorrow. Sat
urday. at the homo at a. m. Rev.
", u. Miller officiating Intsrment In
krider'A cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
Respectfully submitted.
JAS. PEARRE wANTz.

As stated above. Mr.. Wantz held
the position OF secretary and treas
urer five years, and relinqulsbss II
now because increased business cares
will not permit him to give II the re-
qulred attention. After declining to
be candidate. Mr., Wantz nominated
II. g. Hoffacker, and the latter was
elected without opposition.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22
FIREMEN'S BANQUET
THE GREAT "STAG" EVENT OF THE
MTD.WIETER SEASON
Warm Contest for Offices and a Fine
supper

The Westminster Fire Comjany held
their annual election OF officers and
banquet on Wednesday night, at the
firemen's building, al which a large
number OF active and honorary mem
bers and guests were present.
The meeting was called 10 order
by President Michael r. Walsh. Roll
was called and the reports OF the sec
retary and treasurer and chief were
read. The report Of the secretary
showed the receipts for the year to be
t1469.O9 and an expenditure Of
Sl260.s3. After this the election Of
officers was held. There were con-
testants for president. FIRST vice presi-
dent, second vice president. chief and
librarian. W. Frank Thomas with
drew his name before the ballotIng
for the ONCE of nrst vice president.
This election was one OF the hot
est contests that has possibly taken
place In the history Of tife company.
The successful candidate for chief
received but one majority over his
opponent. After the ballots were
marked and cast they we're counted
and II was found that Al had voted
Rev. W. l.. Scabrook and Joseph d.
Brooks, Eaq.. acted as judges, Fol
lowing are the successful candidates
and votes received:
President. VIM, r. Andcrs. "a; s. G.
Stoner, Is.
First vice president, william weng-
ley 40.
Second vico president, c. o. Glen.
son, "a; ], Uloyd Dffendal 81.
Chief. Frank r. shaefscr. 81; Peter
r Little. 20.
Assistant chief, Paul Case. Il.
Secretary and treasurer. Harry r.
Hoffacker. 81.
Assistant secretary and treasurer.
Denton Oehr. a.
Foreman Of trucks. J. Harry cooiea.
a.
Assistant foreman OF trucks. ]. d.
mohl 81.
Foreman OF reels, Harry X shaef-
Ter, Al.
AssIatan, foreman Of reels. T.. O.
DiTeBdal. al
Librarian. William n. Keefer, 30 I:
Luther y. welmers. II.
AssIstan, librarian. Meade ohleF.
Al.
Marshal. John n. Kitten, gi.
Assistant marshal. John +. Ecken.
rode. 81.
Janltor. Luther r. Long, 4I.
After the succeed sui candidates were
announced by the president. the guests
retired 10 the banquet room. where
supper was served. After all seats
we're flled which accommodated
about 40 persons. 3 blessing was Of.
fered BY Rev W. l.. seahrook.
The menu consisted Of turkey, ham,
oysters-raw fried and airwed-celery.
pickles. salad. coffee. cigars, sc.
After supper the guests returned 10
the assembly room where speeches
were made by a number OF gentlemen.
The First Regiment band was
present and delighted all by rend-
ering several selections,
Following are the committee and
walters:
chairman J. Gloyd Dlffendal. Geo. r.
Eekenrode. G. Carroll Henry and
Meade Ohier.
CommiSEary Meade ohler. Frank
Thomaa. Charles B Hunter. e. Carroll
Henry asd William weagley
Kitchen Geo. r. Eckenrdoe aud j
Gloyd DIffendal
Walters william Long. Charles r.
Cootes. Arthur j. Arbaugh. Peter r.
Little, Harry SwclKart. Ernest Gel
man. Harry Cootes, William utz
Luther wcimert and r o. DiffendAi.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

Annual Report OF the Secretary and
Treasurer Of the Westminster Fire
Engine and Hose Company No. /
for year ending January 80 1919:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

Largest Paper in Carroll County.
0ne-fhird more reading matter
than any other paper
Only Democratic paper in county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-22

Circulation 1000 more than ihaf
Of any other paper.
Read by $4,000 persons every
week.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
JURY |ND|CTS
SUGAR OFFICIALS
American Sugar G Refining Co. Is
Charged With Throttling Com
petition BY Foreclosure.

NEW YORK, June 1.-The federal
grand jury came into the criminal
branch OF the United States court thil
morning and presented number Of
indictments In the American Sugar
refining Co. case. The indictments
are very yoluminous and the parties
indicted arc the American Sugar Re-
filming Co.. w. Is. Thomas, Arthur Don
ner, &. II. Senff. John Mayer. G. II.
Frazen. John h. Parsons, I. ID. Harmed
and q. L. Kissel. Thomas McIlvain
appeared for all the indicted men ex-
cept Harmed and Kissell J. ID. Guthrie
appeared for Kisscll. Harmed was not
represented In court by counsel.
Assistant United States District At
torney Grim asked that the indicted
men appear 10 plead TO the charges
and Judge Hand. who was presiding.
set the cases down for hearing
Tuesday at 1880 H. IN. when the In
uictcd men must appear. The indict'
mehts consist OF IA counts against
each OF the defendants. charging them
individually and collectively with con-
spiracy IN restraint OF trade In inter
state commerce business In the man.
ufacturing and shipping OF refined
sugar They are also charged with
violation OF the Sherman antitrust
act
II Is charged that by making a loan
20 the Pennsylvenia Sugar Refining Co.
which loan was later foreclosed. tho
American Sugar Refining co. was able
TO throttle one OF its greatest COM
petitors. IL was on this charge that
the indictments were returned TO tho
grand jury this morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
POSTOFFICE ECONOMIES.
Must Worry Along Without Additional
Clerks or Carriers.

In line with the general policy OF
economy and retrenchrnen; which
President Taft Is trying 10 put into
effect IN all departments because vi
the growing governmental deficit. De-
troit's postofice will try To get along
without any more clerks and carriers
this year. The usual crop OF July /
appointments Is missing owing TO this
decision, and Postmaster Warren Will
endeavor TO run things SO that no
more help will be called for during the
year. Since postal business Is increas
ing very rapidly in Detroit. this may
mean harder work for Uncle Sam =
boys.
There are now 299 clerks and 29J
carriers under the charge OF the De-
,roit postoffice There are 10 subst'.
tutes and the ONCE has SO sub-stations
for the sale OF stamps. most OF these
being located In drug stores. In ad'
dition 10 the local force, the Detroit
office has charge OF $50 railway mail
clerks and keeps the accounts Of and
Lays 1000 rural mail carriers through
out the state.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
MOELLER IN OFFICE.
New County Treasurer Promises Re
forms In Business Methods.

William +. Moeller. the lew county
treasurer, took charge OF his Office.
Thursday morning He brought with
aim an almost entirely new stan. sew
eral OF the members OF which have
had experience in the ONCE under
previous administrations.
County Auditor Buhrer spent most
Of the morning in the office. and 10
him Mr.. Moeller explained the system
under which the Office would be con-
Quoted.
Mr.. Moeller has a new and COM
plete business system which will bring
the office up to high state OF Ell.
cheney" Mr. Buhrer said. He prom
ises 10 the auditors a daily report OF
the business OF the once. made out
In such manner that We will know
at any time how we stand This IS
something we have not had for long
time"
Former Treasurer Waldo closed the
Office at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon.
and in less than two hours he had bal
anced all his accounts and handed
them over 70 Mr. Moeller. Every ac-
count balanced 10 the cent
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
o. M. Ferry & Co. ReIncorporates

The thirty-year term sor which d.
NJ Ferry Il Co. was incorporated In
1879 expired Wednesday, and tho
stockholders, at special meeting
Wednesday afternoon, decided to re.
incorporate for one year. The short
term Is explained partly. II is said, by
a desire on part OF some OF the
stockholders for more detailed state
ment OF the company's vast physical
assets than Is contained In the usual
annual report. A year will give am
ple time for an audit II one Is desired.
IL is probable that the desire for fur
Their information is due to belief
held by some OF the stockholders thas
the capitalization should be larger.
The par value OF the stock Is $25 per
share. but In some quarters II Is esti'
mated that the real value is now abou.
$3.50 per share. The present capital
ization Is $780, 900 and the officers are ::
President and general manager, Lem
w. Bowen; vice-presidcnt. II. Kirke
White: treasurer. Dexter NJ Ferry:
secretary. X. B. White: auditor. A. L
F. White. The annual meeting OF the
company will be held on the second
Tuesday In July
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
Mr.. priest Laid In Grave.

The funeral OF Mrs Josephine Clark
Priest, Detroit club woman whose
death occurred TUESDAY afternoon
was held Thursday afternoon at 2: 81
O'Clock from the home. No. 297 Han
cock-ave west Mrs Priest was twice
president OF the Detroit Review club
and 4 prominent member OF the
Twentieth Century club. She was ct
active member OF ST Johns Episco
pal church and a charter member OF
the board OF the Womans hospital
One daughter. Miss Maud Priest. prin
cipal OF the Pingree school. survives
her
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-07-02
Tennessee In Dry.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. July l.-Tennes.
see Is dry" today. The statewide
prohibition law went into effect at
midnight last night. The law makes
II illegal to sell alcoholic beverages
within four miles OF any schoolhouss
Only two places are left In the state
They are IL miles from Memphis nea,
the Mississippi state line and school
house may be erected so as to make
the state completely dry" Unusual
hilarity In Memphis and other cities
marked the passing OF the saloon.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-26

small when compared with other aer-
ial machines as to be viewed as toy
This indicates that aerial navigation
will be accomplished eventually by
apparatus not much more than wings
and that the flight of a man will be
almost equal that of bird. When
that time comes to pass what a
change will come over the customs
OF the people War will be fought
principally In the air. long distances
Will be almost eliminated and neigh
borly calls of 81 miles-from ogden
to Salt Lake-will be made before
breakfast for the purpose of borrow
Ing.
We do not know what the Ogden
police will do when thieves have
wings. The birds of passage" might
have an eyrle in the cliffs overlooking
Ogden near the mouth of the canyon.
swoop down and carry off the entire
force, including Detective Pender
When people begin to fly, those left
on earth Will have lonely eXper-
ience.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-26
DISCUSS
BLERIOT'S FLIGHT

San Francisco, Cal, July 25.-Army
officers read with interest the account
OF NJ. Blerlot's flight across the Eng
lish channel and while some asserted
that the Wright Brothers had done
nothing so remarkable. others cham
pioned the Americans with feryo:.
Colonel John A Lundeen. commander
of the Preside OF San Francisco, said
that he considered the fight to have
been more in the nature OF an expert
ment than TO have demonstrated the
true value of the aeroplane as a ma
chine OF war. Colonel Bundcen said;
The machine used by NJ Bleriot, as
! understand II, was little one ca
pablo OF carrying only the aviator
This is start. 1t Is true. but can be
considered only an experiment OF
doubtful value. The United States
army signal corps is conducting tests
at Fort Meyer of the Wright Broth
ers' machine that go further than an
isolated experiment at flight
''Ot course, We Go not know what
they can do until they do 1t. and we
must gather experience from all over
the world. II the Wright Brothers
fail 10 succeed, We must look TO the
foreign machines and In the language
of the scriptures. Try all things and
keep that which Is good
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-26
ALDRICH AND PAYNE
HAVE BITTER WORDS

Washington, July 95.-Bltter words
between Senator Aldrich and Repre-
sentative Payne just before the close
of an hours session of the tariff con-
ferees tonight are reported TO have
followed an attempt by Mt Aldrlch
to compel a vote on a motion to make
hides dutiable at IL per cent. half of
the existing rates. The session was
adjourned until 2:30 tomorrow with
the hide and leather tariff still unset
lied
From the variety of reports concern.
Ing the incident, none of which can bo
confirmed unquallhcdly. II appears
that the senate leader was angered be.
cause of Mr. Payne's frequent state.
ments that the country and the presi-
dent control the action of the house
In putting hides on the free list and
he did not propose TO be governed by
what majority OF the conferees
thought A formal motion fixing 7 IL
per cent as the rate 10 be fixed on
hides was made yesterday. AT that
time Mr.. Payne is reported to have
said that he could not consent to a
vote. He declared the sentiment OF the
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-07-26
HOW SICK PEOPLE ARE
DECEIVED.

The national association for the
study and prevention OF tuberculosis
is warning the people against false
information which is being sent
throughout the country as TO the cure
of consumption. With the present rap
i'd growth of the anti-tuberculosis
movement the number Of so-callcd
cures" for consumption is being in
creased almost daily. Hundreds of
Quack doctors" professors and
institutes" are advertising that they
can cure consumption for small
amounts, with the result that thous-
ands of dupes are yearly cheated out
of their lives as well as their money.
Besides these. cures and medicines
Of all sorts, numbering now several
hundred, arS sold for the deception of
the public. The national association
brands all OF these institutes. doctors.
professors, and cures as frauds and
deceptionS. The only cure for con-
sumption is fresh air. rest. and whole
some food.
Here is a pathetic illustration of the
deception practlced, as disclosed in a
letter from a woman in the mountains
of western Maryland. addressed Post
master. jersey City"
"Wnl you please give this letter to
The man who called out trains In Jer-
Sey City . years ago last Feb, 9th
in the afternoon.
The letter was referred by the post
master of Jersey City to the National
Association for the Study and Pre-
vention OF tuberculosis. 1t reads:
Dear Sir; | want to find the man
who cured himself of consumption by
using oil of ---. Do you remember
OF a very sick man his wife . chill.
dren & mother who missed connec-
tiOn x had to wait all afternoon for a
train, You told my son e myself of
your cure. ] remember part of the
which was. take one drop
the first day, two drops the second
day, 6 so on till IT went up to 50
drops, Now | want to know what to
do when the 90 drops have been reach
ed. Does the directions say to con-
tinue the 80 drops each day or go
back TO one drop? This is what
want to know. | will be very crate
full If YOU will write me the full direc-
tions. and send me as soon as possible
My son lived only weeks after we
got home. He did not try the
| felt he was too near gone Now !
have n daughter who is in need of
help. and wants to try IL. Hope you
Will get this letter. But If you should
not, and It falls IN the hands of any
one who knows of the treatment Will
1lease answer this | viii enclose
stamp for an answer. Hope | may
get 1t soon.
Very gratefully yours"
The National Association calls atten-
tlon to the fact that, according TO this
letter, one life at least has alreacy
been lost on account OF ignorance of
the proper methods of treatment and
prevention of tuberculosis. and an
other member of the family has been
Infected by the carelessness of the
former consumptive.