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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

old house is torn down and some OF
the new lumber is In place. but much
progress can be made In such wealth
er as we are experiencing now.
When something good comes along,
ii is overdone at times. Last week
the streets of our town were dang
erous TO pedestrians ON account of the
sleighs, sleds, cutters and anything on
runners.
There was quite an ejoyable Sleigh
in party at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. F. Leister last week. Among
those present were Geo. Leister and
wife, Charles Grove and wife. Nelson
Grove and wife, Geo. Folk and wife.
Geo. c. Blxler and wife, Henry Dice
and wife, Edward Wittie and wife,
Mrs Marion Abbott, Misses Zole Beard.
Mona Folk, Elsie Grove, Hattie Grove,
Edith Auts. Charley Dull, Samuel
Stonesifer, Albert Ham, Albert Storms,
Irma Folk, Mary, Emma and Bessie
Wittie.
Miss Sadie Rifle celebrated her
birthday January IA, and was pleas
antly surprised by receiving as beau
tiful post cards from Hanover, Titles
town, Union Mills, Baltimore, Altoona,
York, Kingsdale, Westminster, Mel
rose, and Taneytown. The cards bore
expressions OF kindest wishes for Miss
Sadie's future. Sincere thanks are
extended to all who so kindly remem-
bered her.
The patrons of Tracy's school.
taught by II. r. Wentz, subscribed
about SIS for public school library
in three days last week. They receiv-
ed $25 worth of books, a collection
Of which any neighborhood might be
proud
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
System and Sand.

Max T. Payne. in an article Ia
Brains on Drug Store Advertising.
hammers out thought that Ii appli-
cable 10 advertising generally: My
experience has taught me more and
more each year that IL Is not so much
any one individual piece OF adyertis-
ing which we must look for 10 bring
results. as II IL the general method
followed. II seems to me the most
unbuslnesslike thing that any bust.
ness man ever did was to produce one
piece OF advertising and then sit down
and walt for results from II before
deciding whether or not he would
advertise more, believe the way ia
make advertising produce good re.
suits. and TO make Il represent the
store in a way which all OF us would
like to have our store represented. Is
TO conduct II on a systematic policy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
MOUNT OLIVE.

The snow has gone, leaving behind
very muddy roads. The weather at
This writing seems spring like.
Mrs Herbert Leatherwood, who had
an attack Of typhoid fever, is i'm
proving. She IL able to sit up a
little.
Our juHior pastor, Rev. j. Stewart
maggie, preached his last sermon on
this circuit Sunday last, January "a,
Tor this WtaLer. Rev. Maggie is stu
dent at Dickinson College, Pa, and
his expenses TO get here were greater
than his salary
Miss Fannie Carroll, of this place,
is spending few days visiting friends
In Baltimore.
The revival services closed al Tay-
louisville N. Il. church January 20.
Services Of the same character
which have been in progress at Wat
ersville church did not close as stated
In last weeks Issue, but closed Sun
day, January "a, adding about is
members to the church.
Dial Shipley, an excellent good
christian man and a very active work
er In Watersville church. was taken
suddenly Ill At service Friday night
January 20. He was taken to his
home and doctor called. lie is very
much improved now, and II nothing
happens he will be able TO attend to
his duties by the time this paper
reaches It's readers.
There was very good turnout at
Mt Olive Sunday last. The service
was interesting. Rev. G. ID. Taylor
delivered very fine sermon. Sunday
school tomorrow morning at els,
class following; Epworth League I
p. m.
Mrs. j. r. Shipley is very much i'm
proved at this writing. We long for
FER recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry CLANCY spent
Thursday of last week visiting Mr..
and Mrs. o. B. Buckingham, OF Mt
Olive.
The Ladies' Aid Society of this place
met at the home OF Mrs. Georgia
Wood Thursday OF last week. The
newly elected officers filled their
places very well. Mrs. Laura v. Har-
rison is president. The next meet
ing will be at Mrs. Susan Gosnells.
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MD. COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

Miss Coral Diller Is having her turn
OF the measles at her home IN Detsur
Professor John purchased the prop
erty Of the late David Stem. which
was sold last Saturday.
Bruce Whitmore spent Saturday
and Sunday with US. He Is enjoying
his work OF teaching very much.
A. C., Wine arrived Tuesday even
ing 20 spend week with us. He re-
ports that all those around Denton
who were former students are In good
health.
Wilbur Jennings and his sister
Laura, OF Brownsville. Nd; Mrs. Liz
zie Hoover, Morgansulle. Md. and
Miss Margie I.antz. OF Thurmont, Nd,
former students. are among those at
tending the Bible term.
The work done during the Bible
term was very gratifying. The fair
weather favored large attendance
and this. In connection with good In
terest and good instruction. made the
work success, The visitors express
ed themselves AZ feeling perfectly at
home and enjoying every hour OF Il.
The meetings at night were well at
tended.
The lecture delivered by DIR. John
Merritte Driver on Saturday evening
surpassed anything OF the kind given
here before. For two hours and twen-
~ minutes DIR. Driver held the undi-
yided attention OF the audience while
he discussed momenions questions re-
garding the relation OF our nation TO
the Far East The relations OF the
three great divisions OF the human
family. the Hamltlc, Semitic. and Jap
hetc or Aryan--negroes Jews and
Anglo-S axons respectively--was clear
ly defined, and the work of our nation
as part OF the Anglo Saxon race IN
helping to establish order. law. and
government was emphasized strongly.
The next number OF our lecture
course will be given February 6 by
Montaville Flowers. who will recIte
either Ben Hur." General Lew Wal
lace's famous production, ORA Christ
mas Carol" by Charles Dickens.
Montaville Flowers is recognized aa
an unexcelled reader and imperaon-
alter. Several persons in connection
with the school at present have had
the pleasure of hearing him and speak
In the highest terms OF his ability.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Sand.

Large numbers OF people have brill
liant qualities: they know great
deal. are we'll educated, but they lack
sand. staying power. They can't
stand by proposition and see II
through thick and thin 10 the end.
They lack that bulldog grit which
hangs on until they triumph or die.
They lack the clInging ability that
never lets go, no matter what comes.
They work we'll when things 20
smoothly they are fair~weather sail
ors, but are terrified In a storm, par
alyzed In an emergency. Staying
power In the final teat OF ability. Any
ordinary merchant can do business
IN prosperous times when everybody
has money, but II takes great mer-
chant 10 steer a big business through
hard times. through panlcs, with short
capital II takes a man with staying
qualities, with cool, clear head TO
guide q business through great com
merclal crises
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
SIMPLIFY.

At this writing 1t seem spring like /;
the frost is coming out of the ground !:
the muddy roads are drying up, or
on, and our grain fields are looking
fine.
George G. Freyman. who has been
sick for several days, is out again.
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilhide is still con-
fined to her room; she has been sick
for long time. Mrs. Grove ]. Ship
ley has been quite Ill, for three weeks,
but seems little better now.
Our ealethumpian band was out In
full attendance this week to serenade
a couple Of couples Of our young
friends who have started life together.
They have our best wishes for long
prosperous and happy life.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Cash Of iha canal.

When the Washington government
tore Panama from Colombia In order
that the Panama canal might be built
whore the French company had in
tended TO build 1t, 1t was estimated
that the canal would cost about $780,
100000. That was not IA staggering
price, and the American people un-
dertook the task more or less cheer
fully.
Money that comes easy goes easy"
When the work OF construction was
begun extrayagant salaries were paid
and unusual Injuries were purchased
on the canal account Soon II was
seen that the original estimate OF
cost was far below the probable actual
cost and later estimate made the total
a couple hundred millions.
These estimates, II seems, were be-
low the marks. too. Senator Hop
kins, OF the Finance and the Inter
oceanic Canals committees. has intro
duced bill providing for the sale
of additional Panama canal bonds to
the amount of 1866. 900, 600 This. with
the original appropriation Of $685.
100000, would make the total cost OF
construction $500. 600 900. But accord
lhk 70 senator fiophlHe fhicuihbou
all OF the proposed b0nd issues will
moi be expended on the canal account.
but he thinks there should be ample
provision for the work 80 that the
treasury working balance will not be-
affected by canal payments.
Past experience gives warning
that this flower OF hope will turn To
ashes. Seldom II ever are there I'M
expended balances OF appropriations
TO be covered into the treasury. The
government provides the money 10 be
spent and always the spenders sue
coed In making away with A. The
Panama canal will cost the people Ave
hundred millions OF dollars In one
way or other.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Stone Ships.

Eleven years ago an italian engin-
eer made boat of artificial stone, or
cement, which excited much interest.
II was an excellent boat, and Is yet
In use. The framework, OF light iron
rods, was covered with a metallic
trellis, and then coats OF cement were
applied, inside and out, to form the
hull. IL proved surprisingly resistant
TO shocks, Since then the same en-
gineer. Gabellini, has made many
more stone" boats, of various forms,
and among them a barge, about "a
feet long and between IL and IS feet
broad, which for several years has
been employed for carrying coal in
the harbor OF Genoa. He also makes
pontoons of the same material, which
h7ye been used TO replace wooden pom
tens on the Pc. The material lasts
better even than iron, and is not at
tackled by salt water
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
CHRONICLE OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
OUR NEIGHBORS.
PLEASANT VALLEY.

1t is rather a strange occurrence
TO see our good ministers, Rev. John
0. Yoder, OF the Lutheran charge, and
Rev. Jas. B. Stonesifer, of the Reform
ed charge come together, except at a
funeral or on some special occasion.
But this time they were called to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helwig
on last Tuesday to partake of a boun-
tiful dinner which was awaiting them
Those preseat were Rev. John 0. Yod-
er and wife, Of Silver Run: Rev. Jas
B. StonesifeT and wife, of Westmin-
ster; Mr.. and Mrs. John Utermahlen,
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Helwig, Mrs
Fred. Myers. MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Hell
wig, Miss Grace Helwig, Walter Hell
wig, Ralph Helwig. Pauline Helwig,
Geo. HelwtS. John Helwig AMI Joanna
Helwig.
Frank FHhrman, who lives OH the
Pleasant Valley and Stonersyille road,
has a COW that had five calves In three
years. He sold the two calves few
weeks ago, which averaged 1875 pounds
a piece, the two weighing $50 pounds.
Some people say a COW does not do
so well when she has two calves, but
Mr.. FuhrmAn says she Is as good a
COW as he has on his place, and you
can Judge ~ the weight of the calves
that she 10 q good COW.
There Wtt be church work con-
yention OF beth the Lutheran and Re-
formed congregation OF this place to
be held ON Wednesday evening, Febru-
airy 8, and Thursday afternoon and
evening OF February 4. Prominent
speakers OF both Lutheran and Re
formed ministers will be present. The
communits are cordially invited TO at
tend.
Mrs. fevt Myers received let
ter from hef brother, Noah IA. Fleagle,
of Tampa. florida, who says they have
the lovelie6A winter he has spent since
he went there He has already plant
ed half an acre In melon seeds.
Sunday school this Sunday al | D.
m; divine service at by Rev Jas
b. Stonesafer; prayer meeting in the
evening.
Miss Ala Geiman, who has been on
the sick liza. 10 somewhat better.
Mrs. Joseph Hahn liz suffering at
this writing with a severe attack OF
grip.
There Will be a shooting match Oh
Saturday. January 80, at ! D. m. for
chickens and guineas, distance 30
yards, shells loaded with 2E drains
powder, ] ounce No s shot All are
invited TO attend.
Charles Black killed a large hog
few weeks ago which weighed S02
pounds. Mr.. Black says It would have
been easy 10 have made that hog
weigh another hundred pounds, as he
had him In the orchard all fall and
only had him in the pen about two
months, where he improved rapidly.
He was OF the Chester breed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

T. &, Sparks OF near here. ioai a
fine horse last week by death.
William Weaver spent few days
the past week ia Baltimore.
Charles Zeigler and daughter, Mrs.
Grace Rohrbaugh, 90 near here, spent
q few days this week In Baltimore.
We noticed an article In this paper
IN It's issue Of last week. evidently
from resident OF this quiet little
town. In which he stated some weary
and forlorn wnrfarerH ran amuok with
an open gate which so often OBJ
strncts the public highways Now.
would II not have been more neigh
borly TO those who ran amuck the gate
to have closed II, ~ most gentlemen
would have done, than 10 dlHIlgure IL.
And again. would II seem logical for
dislnterested party TO spend so much
time 10 write so great an article. sign
Ing II b. A. NJ, who evidently did not
care for the public 10 become ac
quainted with the author.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
sNYDRRsBURG.

Last Monday Adam Giggard. Of neai
this place celebrated his 50th birthday
by giving the young people OF the siIr-
rounding neighborhood q dance at his
home.
Since January J. II. iAppy q Sons
store. Of this place. has established q
cash system. They have done away
with keeping books,
The people OF this vicinity enjoyed
themselves slelghInR last week while
the snow lasted.
The farmers took advantage of the
Ice crop and tiliea their Ice houses
with ice from Ave TO nine Inches thick
We are having mild weather for the
time u the year.
Mrs John Yingilng Of this place ID
i'll at this writing.
Harry o. Albaugh 81 this place il
In Baltimore working ai his trade. car
penterinR
Mrs, Barbara Keibaugh. Of this
place. IL spending come time with her
daughter. Mrs. Geo. Zimmerman, OF
Green Spring Valley
George Miller who lives IN the
house lately purchased BY David Bril-
hart. Of the heirs Of John T. KelbauEh,
is going 10 take charge OF Vim HAnn's
farm In the spring.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
4 ssidNEE OF MoRTA0EE's SAFE
OF TWO
RESIDENCES
IN WESTMINSTER, CARROLL Co,
MARYLAND.

iiy virtue Of the power and auihot q
contained In n certain mortgage from
Raymond 3. Baukert 10 Susan Bower
Rox and Mary Ann BowerBox bearing
date June %. 1905, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records OF Carroll County, I'm IIber
-. =. g.. No 81. folio l4G, which said
Mortgage was duly assigned to w.
Frank Thomas. and which said as
alignment has been duly recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records aforesaid. the undersigned
assignee OF MORTGAGE will sell at
public sale on the premises on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, A. d..
1903. at o'clock D. M, all those two
parcels OF land and premises. situate
on Pennsylvania Avenue. in the City
of Westminster. Maryland. viz
First All that tract OF land known
as No. ia Pennsylvania Avenue con-
tanning
1850 Square Feet, More or Less,
improved by a handsome new Frame
Dwelling and Stable This property
IL one cf the most desirable In West
minister. as II is beautifully located in
the residential part OF the city and
the residence thereon Is large and
commodious and equipped with all the
latest and most modern improvements,
and Is now occupied by Raymond p.
Bankert. II Is the same land which
was conveyed TO the said Raymond J..
Bankert by Grove A. Shipley and wife
by deed dated March rs. 1894, and re-
corded among the Land Records OF
Carroll county, In Llber d. r. s.. No.
90. folio 25l. and by confirmatory deed
from said Shipley and wife to said
Bankert dated February sth, 1905 and
recorded In said Land Records in
Liber y. p. s.. No. 100, folio $50 etc.
Second: kIl that tract OF land and
premises known as No. 112 Pennsyl-
vanla avenue. adjoining the aforesaid
First Tract containing
1850 Square Feet, More or Less,
and is improved by a new Dwelling
House, with all modern improvements
and is now occupied by Arthur Bowers
and Is the same lands described In the
deed from Augustus j. Horner and
wife to said Raymond r. Bankert
dated October 9th, 1905, and recorded
among the Land Records OF Carroll
county. in liber ID. p. s., No. 1902. folio
1868, etc. Each OF the aforesaid prop
critics front 60 feet on Pennsylvania
avenue and are 19S feet deep to an
alley and are the same properties de-
scribed in the mortgage fled In Equity
cause No. 4446.
Terms OF Sale.--All cash upon the
day of sale, or upon the ratification
thereof by the Court Or if desired
| the purchaser or purchasers can make
more convenient terms with the as
signee upon the day OF sale
E. o. WEANT, Attorney.
w. FRANK THOMAS, Assignee OF
Mortgagee. Z. N. DavlsAuct
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Many from our neighborhood have
been attending lectures at the Small
wood hall for two weeks upon Bible
topics. The lecturers are seventh day
adventist
Grove J. Shipley lost a fine young
mare on the 18th instant Death was
caused by hanging In the stall of her
stable. BY some unknown cause, she
got the halter chain wrapped around
her neck, and It seemed at the same
time that the chain ring and spring
got in the crack between two manager
boards from the inside, about 10
inches from ahe top of the Manager,
this making the halter chain both
short and fast. II Is supposed she
sprang back what she could in said
position and stayed there until she
was choked snd then fell. To those
who saw how the chain was wrapped
and anchored. 1t seemed quite mys-
terry.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
BARK HILL.

J. o. RiddinRer and wife spent las,
Tuesday In NiddleburK with her ais
ters. the MiAHes Harhaugh.
Mrs. Frances Wilson spent Thurs.
day with Mrs. Harvey Eckard.
Mrs. Minnie Harris has returned
home after spending some time In
Westminster visiting friends.
]. o. BIddinger and wife. and Rep
Biddinger and wife spent Friday with
John Rowe and family.
Mrs. Lucy Shew spent Friday with
Mrs. Laura Hamilton.
John Wright and wife spent Thurs.
day with their son, William Wright
and family, near Mount Union.
John Rowe and wife spent last Mon.
day with their daughter. Mrs. Minnie
Bohn. Of Beaver Dam.
Frank Bonn and wife spent Wed.
nesday with John Rowe and family.
Mrs Josiah Dayhotf and Miss suale
Lambert spent Wednesday with A.
Lambert, near Mount Union
Last Thursday oliver Blddinger and
family entertained George Hape and
wife and Miss Annie BIddlnger Of
near Mount Union.
Mas Lu Garner il very III AZ this
writing.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
Fatal Duel Between Grow and Rat

A correspondent of the Towson
Union writes that paper as follows.
while was passing along my pri-
yate road few days ago ] found ~
ing dead crow and a rat. They had
evidently been In a hot fight and the
combat proved fatal to both. The crow
had both eyes scratched out and the
rat was plucked to death by its beak.
The rat seemed 10 have gotten hold
on the crows throat and strangled
II to death at the right moment. This
was an occurrence never before seen
by me. The rat and crow were scarce
ly cold at the time discovered them. "
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
SILVER RUN.

Fire totally destroyed the house of
oziah Cromer Monday afternoon. The
occupants were not at home at the
time. The Ore originated on the sec
ond floor. caused by an overheated
stove pipe, which spread rapidly and
the whole building was soon ablaze.
The neighbors rendered assistance and
succeeded In removing nearly all the
contents Of the house.
Miss Carrie Kooatz has gone 10 Bal
tinlore 10 undergo an operation at the
Maryland Homeopathic hospital.
An account of the marriage of Miss
Clara Morelock and Howard Hull APP
pears I'm another column.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
CHANCE NO. s.

8 Storm Overcoats at $3 most
ly small sizes, sold up to $3.50.
8 Storm 0vercoats, elegant wool.
$3.50 coats, at $3.50, IS to A sizc.
8 short Storm 0vereoats, sold at
$3.50, now 1915.
About 80 regular 0vercoats left !;
former low price SIS to $lS, now
$3.50 TO $12.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING on
- THE MILLER BROS. co.

WESTMINSTER, January %, 1909,
Notice Is hereby given 10 the Stock
holders Of The Miller Bros. Co. that the
annual meeting will be held at the Office
Of the Company in Westminster, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th, 1909, at
Up. M, for the purpose Of eleeting
Directors to manage the affairs of said
Company during the coming year and
10 transact such other business as may
be presented.
FRED. d. MILLER,
Jan % ct President.
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MRLROSR.

The patrons and pupils of Kreidel-
er's school presented their teacher,
G. ]. Sauble, with number of pieces
of wearing apparel, showing the high
esteem In which he is held by both pa
irons and scholars.
Henry Sterner has built an ice house
on his new property on the hill. The
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
CHANCE NO. 10.

A whole lot Of bargains. 5 hand
some SO Smoking Jackets, nov
1915. Updegraff S. and Sc fine
Fur Gloves at 1915. 81 and $3.50
Neck Sweater at soc. 8 dozen new
Madras soc Shirts, 35c, 3 for 81.
Bargains in Underwear and Gloves.
For best Cord Pants everybody
comes here.
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Horses and Mules.

Two carload Of fine Iowa Horses and
Mules by express at my stables at Lit
- tlestown, Pa, Monday. Febru-
q AIRY LIST, consisting Of chunks of
mu-A Mares, and Horses, weighing
IL 20 IA hundred, also some trotters and
PAGERS. Win pay the highest cash mar
kct price for fat Horses and Mules, suit
able for Southern market. also have
fine young Jack for sale.
II. A. SPALDING,
jan Is Littlestown, Pa.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
CHANCE NO. 81.

Is stout cut suits for corpulent
men with short legs and arms,
$40 to $l4 suits how $3.50, sizes
81 to a.. IL slim cut suits for
tall men with long arms and legs,
sizes "a to 80, reduced to $3.50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29

Hereafter the steamship companies
bringing immigrants 10 America must
provide about seven cubic yards OF air
space for each person. The object OF
this rule, which was lately enacted
into law by Congress. is to prevent the
overcrowding Of the steerage and the
consequent dangers TO the health OF
those who have TO travel In that part
of the ship. AZ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
CHANCE NO. 3.

All our regular cut suits that
sold from S. to $40 reduced to
cost and less. About % of the
large size suits left, from S. 10
$50. sold up 10 Sl4.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-01-29
CHANCE NO. 1.

81 Black Thibet Cloth Suits at
IS, price was $3.50 to 50. A lot
Of Black Suits that sold at SIP to
$40. some Of coats little shorter
than cut now, reduced to about
! price.