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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-11-01

who have not seen it can hardly imag-
inc how beautiful this bare hall was
made. The long table extended the
whole length of the hall. Halloween
suggestions were much in evidence.
Over the center of the table big
owl with spread wings kept guard.
Black cats, bats and other creatures
|of like import were to be found in
large numbers on the table and sus-
pended over it. Immense fruit baskets,
a witch's chaldron, big jack-o-lanterns,
large bouquets of bittersweet berries
and the long rows of lighted candles
set in bright red apples, one at each
place, completed scheme of decora-
tions that brought many compliments
to the hostesses.
The place cards appeared to be on
ly pieces of white paper with the name
of the guest written on each one. But
when held up to the light each card
showed little red imp in the middle.
When the cards were warmed over
the candles, what had before been in
visible writing began to appear and
each card disclosed a cleverly worded
fortune that seemed to just fit the per-
son on whose card it was written. The
supper was. served by a quartet of
young ladies in witch's caps and ap-
rons.
After supper all gathered in the
kindergarten room, where the J. Ms
assumed an air of injured dignity and
charged the new teachers with assum-
ing the name of u. NJ" before being
notified of their election or being
properly initiated. This charge was
based on the fact that the teachers
had been entertained by the new
teachers who used the term Junior
J. M" on their invitations. After
long and spirited trial the accused
were found guilty. They were then
severely reprimanded for their con-
duct and given some advice as to how
they should conduct themselves until
such time as they were notified that
they were full fledged members. They
did not have long to profit by their
instructions, as they were taken i'm
mediately to another room where each
one separately was crowned and
dubbed 81. NJ"
1t has been a ]. M. custom for years
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-11-01
COUNCIL MAY PASS
CURFEW ORDINANCE
Citizens Will Probably Petition coun-
Gil to Pass Ordinance Requiring
9 O'Clock Curfew.
TRIPLES WITH THE STATE LAW
John Rettman Appropriates Travelling
Mans Grip, Checks it to Carroll
and Then Gets Caught.

There has been a revival of discus
sion lately of the question of a curfeW
ordinance for Denison, and it would
not be surprising if the council should
be petitioned in the near future to
adopt such an ordinance. Everyone
appreciates the fact that too many
children are on the streets at night
and that something should be done
to prevent continuance of this prac-
'tice. There are great many towns
in the state, some larger and some
smaller than Denison, that have adopt
ed such an ordinance and it is found
to operate very satisfactorily.
The Review has always advocated
keeping children home at night, and it
is in favor of any reasonable measure
that will facilitate this result. No good
can come from children running the
streets after nine o'clock at night and
a great deal of harm is liable to fol.
low. We are in favor of such an or
dinance and in favor of it's strict en-
forcement, and that it shall apply to
children under fifteen years of age.
In advocating this measure, it is no
new fad of The Review, because it has
heretofore favored it.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-11-01

John Rettman has found, by actual
experience, that it does not pay to
trifle with the law; that however in
genious one may become in his manip-
ulations, he is liable to be apprehend-
ed in case he violates the law.
Johns latest trouble came from ap-
propriating sample case belonging
to a travelling salesman 1t seems the
case was in the baggage room of the
Northwestern railroad here and it
looked good to John, and in the alb
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE, FEBRUARY "a, 1911

be perfectly at home, and under the
wise leadership or Mrs. Littlefield
the festivities OF the evening began.
The music varied from that of the
negro minstrels (Prof. Bakers de-
light, to that sufficiently classical to
suit the most fastidious music-lovers.
"a number of intensely interesting
games were played. One called con-
versozine, pronounced con-ver-gat-ge-
one, was played for half an hour.
This proved to be very popular and
was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The
hat making contest gave every one
half hours testof his or her construc-
tive ability, however in many cases it
was the happy union or two minds
working tremendously together which
eliminated In two hats marvOuSly
alike. These hats were worn during
the rest of the evening. 1t was the
most marvelously outlandish collec-
ton of styles 1 ever saw. Colonial
and soldier hats, mortar-boards, sun
bonnets, turbans, ETC., and all the new
Easter and spring styles. A story was
then written, the adjectives and ad
verbs being supplied promiscuously
by the players. 1t was then read. The
meaning was simply outlandish and
joke at the expense Of our host and
hostess. Its reading caused much
merriment. Our hostess had baked
beautiful Washington birthday cake
which was decorated in the B. G. I.
cOlOrS and other appropriate designs.
This she insisted must be taken whole
to our dear old college, 50 she had US
guess what kind Of cake 1t was. We
guessed and sure enough one of our
most popular girls won it. The hap
Ply winner guessed wine-cake and
won. We will not attempt descrip-
ton of the refreshments which were
served from 1O45 to 11.30-45 min
minutes OF perfect Joy and content
ment. The time to take leave came
all too soon with even a half hours
extension of time granted by our
chaperones. Mr.. and Mrs. Littlefield
certainly deserve our heartiest thanks
for their generous hospitality, and
our best wishes for many more happy
Washington's birthdays.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
FOUNTAIN VALLEY.

Jesse F. Babylon, of Spring Mills,
visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. CAL
vim Starner, Sr.
Mrs. Howard Warehime has lemon
tree that has fine lemon on 1t, which
measures ia inches in circumference.
Who can beat it ?
George Shaeffer, of Spring Mills,
visited his brother-in-law, Harry G.
Babylon, on Sunday last.
Mrs. Harvey Eckard assisted Mrs.
Harry G. Babylon in quilting one day
last week.
Mrs Edward +. Starner and Miss
Mollie Babylon were guests of Mrs.
Harry G. Babylon on Wednesday.
Mrs. Harry G. Babylon was the
guest of Mrs. Harvey Eckard on Sun
day evening last.
Caroline, infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Reifsnider, is very
i'll at present writing.
Mrs Calvin Starner, ST., Is on the
sick list
Edward o. Starner visited Evan
Adams and daughter Nancy, on Sat
urday last
Mrs. Jacob D. Starner is still on the
sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Starner spent
Sunday with their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Starner, Sr.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
WAKEFIELD.

Winter has a long lingering way
about him, and he seems to hate to
take his final departure -.#
Rev. G.. ]. Hill spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. P. L. Hoover.
The young man who borrowed a
lantern from his lady friend has not
returned it yet, but promised to re-
turn It on Sunday evening. Good
game, Pug.
Mr. and Mrs. Granville p. Bixler, Of
Baltimore, spent Sunday with Mr..
Bixler's parents of this plare.
Dennis A Smith spent Tuesday and
Wednesday with his daughter, Mrs.
Elmer Pittinger, of Union Bridge.
J. M. Wagner has purchased an
other horse in Baltimore.
n. NJ. Stoner started his grain
sprouting on Wednesday. Will give
more details later.
Quite lot OF our farmers attended
the spraying exhibition at James w.
Beacham's, near Avondale, on Thurs
day. The spraying was done by the
Maryland Agricultural College experts.
n. i. Diehl Is on the sick list at
present
4 am too glad my brother from Med
ford noticed that Wakefield can afford
two correspondents which proves that
our little village is on hustle Furth-
ermore, l can at all times find enough
news in and around here to send ii
in to the papers each week If I feel
20 disposed. 7 should Judge that the
neighbOrhood that my brother lives
In would furnish enough news. Send
the news into our worthy county pa
pers.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
PLEASANT VALLEY.

The fair and bazaar which is being
held by the band, is largely attended.
On the 18th the Mayberry Band was
present and on the 18th the Union
Mills Band, last night the Taneytown
Band, all rendering fine selections
The bazaar closes tomorrow night.
Joshua Zepp, Of Wilmington, Del,
spent from the 18th to the goth with
Joseph Helwig and other relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Nathaniel Zepp, who was con-
fined to the house for about three
weeks, is improving, and is able to be
out again.
Miss Annie Bemiller, of Union
Mills, spent from Thursday till Sun
day with her friend, Miss Beulah
Reese.
LeviMyers spent from Thursday I'M
til Saturday of last week in Baltimore
with his daughter, Mrs. R. w. Fowler.
Mrs. Fowler has returned from the
hospital improved.
Miss Ada Hahn, who teaches the
Mayberry school, is unable at this
writing to attend to her duties, on
account of sickness.
Camp No. z, P. o. S. of A, met at
the hall on Sunday morning and
marched to the church in a body,
where they were met by Rev. John 0.
Yoder, who preached an eloquent
sermon to them.
a The recent cold snap has formed
over two inches of ice. A little ground
hog weather.
Sunday school this Sunday at 1 p.
m. Divine service at 2 p m, by Rev.
J. w. Reinecke.
Mrs. Henry Helwig has tomato
stalk growing in her house with
tomato on a. large as teacup
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
UNIONTOWN,

Miss Arminta Murray is visiting in
Woodsboro.
DR.. Sydney Cover, of Narrows, Va,
spent several days this week with his
mother, Mrs. Mary Cover. In his re
turn, Mr. James accompanied him to
the Narrows for visit.
Thomas Routson recently sold to
Charles Lemon, of Tyrone, acres of
land on Clear Ridge. Mr.. Lemon will
build on it in the spring, according to
reports.
Elder Philip Englar preached in the
Church Of God, on Sunday morning.
Miss Nellie Haines returned To Bal
timore for the millinery season on
Monday.
Miss Denie Sittig entertained some
friends on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Charles Wantz while cutting
wood severely cut his foot.
Friends Of Rev and Mrs. G.. J. Hill
surprised them with donation party
on Saturday evening.
MIR. and Mrs. Jesse Nusbaum and
daughter Miss Bessie, and Mr.. Harry
Harbaugh were the guests OF Mr. and
Mrs. Johnson Hollenbury on Sunday
| Communion will be administered in
the M. P. Church on Sunday.
Miss Florence Selby, OF Baltimore
visited her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Selby, several days this week.
The teachers OF the public school 81
this town are arranging to give an en-.
tertainment (Which promises to be ex.
ceptionally good in the school build.
ing on the evening of March 10. The
play is an interesting farce entitled
Cabbage Hill School," The patronage
OF the town and communityis request
81. Should the weather be inclemen
Friday, the play will be given the fol
lowing evening.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
FINKSBURG.

Mrs. Orendorff, OF Westminster,
spent several days last week with her
sister, Mrs. VIM. Swartz
Mrs. o. =. Hilleary, OF Cumberland,
il spending some time with her broth
er, Rev. S. F. Cassen.
Spencer Magruder, of Montgomery
county, is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Bertram Blizzard.
Miss ID. Elizabeth RAIDER has re-
turned home after spending the past
week in Baltimore.
Miss Mary Stocksdale Is spending
a few days in Westminster.
Miss May Brandenburg, CT Elders
burg, has returned home after spend
ing ten days with relatives here.
Samuel Wildasin has returned home
after spending several weeks in Bal
timore.
Sigmund Teiser improved hi resi-
dence extensively ana IL now building
poultry houses and pigeon lofts.
An oyster supper will be held in the
basement Of the church this Saturday,
February 25.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
MILLER,S.

Lawrence Miller, son OF MIR. and
Mrs Henry X Miller, il very I'LL with
liver trouble and pneumonia. DR.. J.
Fl. Preston, Of Hampstead, is the at
tending physician.
Miss Mettie Shaffer, of Eberes, yis-
tied Mrs. Jacob Zepp last week.
Mrs. George Frank and Children
Blanche and Walter, Of Maple Grove.
spent Sunday visiting her son, Jos.
Frank, and family.
Granny Harris died at the home OF
her son-in-law, John Miller, last
week, after short illness from pnel.-
monia. Deceased came to the home
Of Mr.. Miller, intending to assist him
in getting ready for his sale, where
she was taken sick and died. Funeral
was held last Saturday. Interment at
Grave Run Cemetery.
We extend hearty congratulations
to Miss Viola Caltrider, of near here,
and Walter Fridinger, of near Bach
mans Valley, who were married last
Sunday at the home of the groom's
parents We are unable to give any
further details about the wedding.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Bollinger, Jr.,
spent last Sunday visiting the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Boil
linger, ST., of near st. Peters.
Miss Hilda Martin, little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, near
here, is i'll with pneumonia.
Harvey Frank moved his household
goods to Hanover, Pa, to the home
Of his father-in-law, John Pauben-
slime, where he and his wife will make
their future home, or until his wife
RECEIVERS from her illness. We hope
she will soon recover.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
ROCKVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, ST.,
and daughter, Miss Ollie Nichol-
son, spent Friday in Frederick.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Norwood and
sons Earl and Gordon, have returned
home after two months visit to her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Becraft, OF
Baltimore
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hutchins took
dinner Sunday with VIM. F. Hutchins.
Mrs. Annie Thomson, who had been
nursing Mrs. Charles Smith, spent
Saturday night with her father, John
Spurrier.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Norwood, Sr., who
have been quite sick with grip are
improving.
Kenneth Winebrenner, of Baltimore,
spent Saturday night and Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. Jacob Winebrenner.
Newton Matthews has returned to
Baltimore after a few days visit to
his mother, Mrs. Rufus Becraft.
George Becraft spent Sunday with
friends near Rdgeville.
Mr. and Mrs. Minnick, of Mt. Airy,
called on Edward Browning Sunday.
Miss Ida Mayors is visiting her
uncle, Thomas Mayors, of Montgomery
county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
LINEBORO,

Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Edwin Newcomer,
Of Lineboro, have returned from a 10
days stay with the latters' father, Mr..
William Harver, Of Overlea, Nd They
also visited relatives and friends in
Washington and Virginia. Friday last
they were given surprise party by
Mrs. Newcomers many friends in
Overlea and Baltimore A string
orchestra furnished music for the
dancers, and at a late hour refresh
ments were served to the many guests
who afterward expressed themselves
a. having had most delightful time
Among those present we're Rev. z. r
Fe1lenhaur and wife, Of Raspburg; Mrs
VIM. Frey, Mrs. S. Mears, DIR. Thomas
Manley, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry H. Ying-
ling and daughters Elizabeth, Hester
and Gwendelen, all OF Overlea; Mrs
>. nj. KoontZ and Misses Marie Hamp-
II, Bertha Williams, Elsie Singer
Horace Harver and John Harver, Of
Baltimore, Nd.
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llI1EIDI7'tDlG1].

a Danner, who had the misfortune
some time ago to break collar bone.
had to be taken to the hospital at
Baltimore on Saturday last, to be
operated on for the same trouble. 1t
appears that it was not success
from the time IL happened, and now
the work has to- b. done over again
Wit. Banner has our sympathy.
The Medford Grange will meet at j..
N. Stoner's Wednesday, March /. All
the members are invited.
Mrs. Sally Mccullough, of Balti-
more, who had been very i'll at the
home OF Wilbur Duvall, died on We'd
nesday.
Samuel Helm, who IL working fra
the store OF O. T.. Engle ~ Co., moved
with his wife to this place on We'd
nesday last.
The little SHOWS we are having are
very beneficial to the growing grain.
The recent rains have caused the
springs to fill up, but the wells seem
not TO have been benefited at all.
James Ranoul il breaking ground
70 erect new dwelling house In the
spring.
There is much agitation over the
bad roads we are having at this time,
and also much discussion is going on
about the new mile of road which is
under construction from New Wind
sor out. IL can be subject, to be in
my mind and severely criticised, to
zee how the money il 20 lavishly
spent in leveling down the hills and
filling up the hollows. 1t appears to
me that it would be far more expedi-
ent to take the same amount of
money, and make an even distribution
on different roads in the county, and
on a far more economical basis.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
PIPE CREEK VALLEY.

A few persons heard it thunder last
Saturday evening, this, no doubt, ac-
counts for the appearance of snake
that John E. Bemiller killed the fol-
lowing day. The snake was a little
ahead Of time.
T suppose that everybody il aware
or the fact that next Wednesday H.
Theodore James sale.
Arthur Hollinger and sons, Stewart
and Irwin, spent Sunday with his
parents, Noah Hollinger and wife,
Joshua Zepp, of Wilmington, DEL,
formerly of this county, was visiting
relatives and friends in our neighbor-
hood and surrounding county. Mr..
Zepp called tO see Charles Bittle last
Saturday.
Those visiting at Charles Bittle's
last Sunday were Lewis Shriver and
niece, Miss Bessie Shriver, John e.
Bemiller and wife, Wilbur Haines and
wife and Master Charles Haines,
David MyerIy and Thomas Keefer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
E[1H[1,[l|,!1 [,l'NI Va.

The weather is 20 uncertain now
that we cant make many travelling
calculations The muddy roads
and Indictment weather of last Sunday,
cut the time out of our young peoples
expectations and many sweetheart
didn't get to see her hopeful lover.
Never mind brave hearts, Just remem-
Der that this IL ground hog weather,
and that his hogship comes with the
sale season. They must have say
once year.
The laboring class of our section are
not able to be busy now, On account Of
SO much Indictment weather.
The health OF our community f. fine
and W. hope it may remain 10.
y. III. Wagner's eye sight il improv-
ing slowly.
Harvey Frizzell, Of Bloom, has pur-
chased big lot of ties and lumber from
Charles H. Wagner, OF here. He in
forms us that he is prepared to handle
all the lumber and ties that he can pur-
chase.
The timbered land il getting scarce.
What may the rising generation do
for fuel and building lumber Since
the days of saw mills, stump pullers,
and dynamite, our farmers are now able
to fell forests, to move stumps, and
shatter rocks and make tilable all
cleaned land, and work alike, both
strong and delicate machinery, over it,
surface with perfect safety to both man
and beast. Who would have thought
as much 80 years ago.
Yet the word Of life tells us that
there is nothing new under the sun.
So we can see readily, what scientifical
education has been doing to bring to
light the latest powers of creation and
put them into public execution.
let the good work 20 on and with it
full development OF spiritual power,
such as shall destroy vice and help to
build up paradisaical kingdoms upon
this beautiful earth. May we all take
an active part in this noble work.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-02-24
BRIERWOOD.

Mr.. and Mrs Edward Beard, of
Clear Ridge, are visiting their son,
Harvey Beard, and family.
Misses Mary and Ruthanna Babylon
are spending some time with Theo.
Cummings and family, near Winfield.
Ed. Gilbert spent Tuesday with
Walter Duvall.
Charles Goodwin and wife spent
Sunday with Mr.. Warren Hollenbaugh
and family, near Westminster.
Mrs Annie C0penhaver and daugh-
c. Mary spent Wednesday with Mrs
Ed Gilbert.
Mrs. Nathaniel Stu1tz spent few
days with Mrs. Laura Hamilton, at
Bark Hill, and attended Mrs. Hamil-
toms sale on Wednesday.
Charles Goodwin and wife spent the
past week with Mr.. Goodwin's par
ents, near UniOntown.
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ALE; STA.

Mrs. John Fowble and daughter, or
FOWbleEburg, visited the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T.. j.. Hoffacker,
OF this place, the past week.
Mrs. n. Garrett, who had been very
III. ia improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Rohrbaugh, of
near Miller'B, spent Sunday with MIR.
and Mrs. Daniel Miller.
Owing To the derailment or helper
engine No. 61O, near ROckdale juno
ton, Monday evening, traffic on this
division was blocked for about seven
hours. Mail trains transferred pas
sengers around the wreck. The 5.14
p. m, Baltimore mail was also delay
ed over an hour between Fairfield and
GlyndOn On the same evening on &C
count of the derallment Df car ON a
freight train
Charles Sandruck spent "a few days
the past week in Baltimore, Md.
John c. Hoffacker, Of Hanover, Pa,
spent Sunday last with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. +. Hofacker, at this
place
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MELROSE.

One evening Milton Sterner came to
town and exhibited a light he was
selling, which will meet with unusual
favor.
Strange things happen, after nine
teen years OF faithful service, J. u.
Shultz, the Hanover baker, with his
wonderful dog will no longer make
their by-weekly trips from Hanover
to Hampstead. We were pleased to
greet him again on Saturday az he
passed through here on a business
trip. Tie intends to devote his whole
time To baking his celebrated pretzels
You can get hi celebrated pretzels I'm
any quantity at zepp's stationery
store.
One Of George A. Houck's black
horses got loose in the stable and
kicked its mate, inflicting injuries thai
may prove fatal The bruised horse