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New Windsor College.

This was commencement week at
New Windsor College. The events of
the week began Friday evening with a
piano recital in College Hall. The
baecalaureate sermon was delivered
on Sunday morning in the Presbyte-
rian Church; Monday evening Geo. o.
Brilliant, Esq, of Westminster bar, de-
livered the address before the
Philokalian Society, and the annual
oratorical contest was held Tuesday
evening. The regular commencement
exercises were held Wednesday and
began with piano selection. Rev j.
t. Marsh, pastor Of the New Wind
sor M. E. Church, offered the Invo-
cation.
Four students-MIss Margaret En-
gle, of Ellicott City; Samuel Gordon
Tucker, Of Massachusetts,; M. Selehad-
din, of Armenia, and Raymond Pue
Day, of Maryland were graduated
with the degree Of A. B. Miss Engle
dictorian. Messrs. Tucker and Sele-
haddin read graduating theses.
Prof. Clifford Warren Miller, Of
Massachusetts,, a member of the COL
lege faculty also read paper. Ad-
uTeSS6S were u0llN0T0u Dy rev. II. -.
Hasting, of New Windsor, returned
missionary from Asia; Rev. Joseph
Stockton Roddy, Presbyterian cler-
gyman, and Rev. Charles S. Barrett,
Of Philadelphia The degree of A.
M. was conferred On Prof. Miller and
Rev. w. E. Bird, of Baltimore, pastor
Of Memorial M. z. Church, and the
degree of ID. D., on Rev. Mr.. Barrett.
The following prizes were awarded:
Gold medal to Madrid Lambert, of
New Windsor, who was second in gen
eral proficiency, Miss Engle having
been first, but having won the medal
year ago; gold medal to Paul Smell
ser, of New Windsor, for excellence
in mathematics; gold medal, in
elocution, to Miss Engle, won in the
oratorical contest, Tuesday might, Mad
rid Lambert stood second in this con-
test, and Miss Persis Valiant, Of
Pittsburg, Pa, received honorable
mention. President James Fraser
conferred the degrees and presented
the prizes. While New Windsor College
is among the small institutions of
learning its course Of instruction is
thorough and it's graduates 60 out we'll
equipped for the discharge of life's
duties.
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THE USUAL SUCCESS.
The CROWD WAS NOT As LARGE AS
LAST YEAR.
Many AmuSementS-- Everybody En-
jOyed Themselves.

Whit Monday was celebrated again
at Manchester. Owing to the bad
weather the crowd was only about
half as large as that Of the previous
year. The small number present was
out for good time, and had put aside
the cares Of business and housekeep-
ing with the determination to devote
this one day to good solid enjoyment
The visitors in this frame Of mind
were met with like determination on
the part Of the people Of Manchester
to make the occasion as pleasant and
amusing and as enjoyable in every
way as it was possible for them to do
Everything worked together for the
success of the celebration.
And when it came to amusements,
they were there with the goods pre-
paid, and money back if not satisfac-
tory. The bands furnished music
Throughout the day and evening in diff
ferent sections of the town. John T.
McCashn's world Of sensational nov
elites gave one or two hours perform
ance on the stage erected for the pur-
pose in the square. Other attractions
were merry go-rounds, a knife, cane
and money boards, side shows and
plenty Of red lemonade. The town
was tastefully decorated.
The formal celebration of the day
started at a. m. with the reception
of visiting organizations, who were
royalty entertained by the citizens.
At II a. m. the free performance
by the McCaslin Company vaudeville
show, took place.
Band concerts were given at inter-
walls during the afternoon.
At p. m. the second free perform
ance on the square was given.
The celebration came to a finish
during the evening, thus closing an
other successful day Of enjoyment.
We noticed among the visitors
present a number of prosperous and
hustling farmers Of Manchester dis
trict who take great interest il their
little town, and who greet all visitors
with a genial handshake.
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a Gift to Stone Chapel.
For the Advocate.

For the Advocate.
On last Sunday an interesting ser
vice was held at the Methodist Episco-
pal Stone Chapel, near Warf1eldsburg.
A beautiful chair made from the
"Strawbridge Oak" was presented to
the Chapel BY Mrs. Amelia Aldridge,
in memory of her grandfather, David
Cassell and his brother, Geo. Cas-
sell, who we're converted under the
ministry of Robert Strawbridge and
united with the chapel in it's early
days. It was under this historic oak
tree that the first Methodist preach
ing services in America were held.
Not until 1854 was there a church
building: in that year the Log Meet
ing House, near Marston, this county,
was built.
The old oak tree, though dead for
many years, stood until 1907. Dr. e.
T.. Watson, delivered a strong address
upon the life and wor-- OF Robert
Strawbridge and upon the influence
OF Methodism in our American life.
and upon the principles for which
Methodism stands. Rev. l.. e. Ben
nett also spoke briefly.
The formal presentation OF the chair
was made by the pastor, Rev. J. T.
Marsh. The trustees, standing in
front of the chancel received with ap-
probation this memorial which links
the present membership with the
strong men of the earlier days, who
builded better than they knew.
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lid E,ATff
GrRnlIner.

Henry p. Grammer, one or the old
est and best known citizens OF this
county, died at his home, East Main
street at half past 4 o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon. He was born at Finksburg
ln June, 1926, and was 50 years old.
Mt Grammer fell down one day last
week and soon afterward became crit
1cally III: Monday night pneumonia
set in. He came to this city in ear
ly manhood and has resided here
ever since. When quite a young
man he joined the Luth-
eran Church and later he became one
Of the founders Of Grace Lutheran
Church, this city, OF which he was a
deacon and treasurer for many years.
He was also, for a long time, superin-
tendent of its Sunday school and one
of its most liberal and influential mem
bers.
He also filled several public offices.
The late Gov. Francis Thomas, when
United States Tax Collector for West
ern Maryland, appointed him deputy
collector for Carroll county and he held
the office for several years. Later
when Col. Daniel G. Bruce was ap-
pointed collector he appointed Mr.
Grammer deputy and insisted on his
acceptance of the Office He continued
in the position a long time He was
afterward appointed clerk and tax col
lector of this city, and was reap
pointed year after year until he fin
ally declined the office two years ago,
since then living a retired life He
was also member Of the Sons of
Temperance.
IN n h 4
firm in his convictions on all subjects.
He was the last survivor Of his fathers
family. His wife died several years
ago and he leaves an only son, William
ii. Grammer, of this city.
Mr. Grammer was member of SAL
en- Lodge, No. SO, 7. O. 0. F., for many
years and filled all Its important Of
ices. He was also a member of the
Masonic Fraternity. During his long
life he was constantly marked for his
unfailing fidelity to duty, his modest,
unobtruStive and retiring disposition,
his kindness of heart and true chris
tian character. No resident of this
city ever stood higher in the public
estimation and respect than he. His
life Of uprightness, purity and integ-
rity was, in itself, an example to be
initiated by all.
His funeral took place Thursday af-
ternoon, at two o'clock at his late
residence, East Main street Rev VIM
II. Hetrick was the officiating clergy
man. He was buried with Masonic
ceremonies.
The pallbearers were a. W. Buck
ingham, Charles 3. Hunter ard DR..
Charles Billingslea, of the Carroll Di-
vision OF the Sons OF Temperance;
Jno. Bernstein, John G. Skunk and
E. d. Bowersox, of Salem Lodge, /. o.
%. r. r. "A. Sharrer was the funeral
director.
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PRISONER COMMITS
SUICIDE.
TUNNINGLY HIDES REVOLVER, WHEN
SEARCHED.
George HOff, Jailed for Horse Stealing,
Fires a Bullet into His Brain
Once Ordered Out Of the State.

On last Sunday morning, about $50
O'Clock, George Hoff committed sui
eide in his cell in the Jail in this
city, by shooting himself in the head
with 32-caliber revolver.
Hoff was arrested on Saturday, by
Sheriff Kemper and Deputy Sheriff
Sharrer, at Seitzland, York county,
Pa, for stealing a horse from Frank
Steward, Of Myers district, on Mem
orial day. A reward Of $25 had been
offered for the return of the animal
and the arrest OF the thief.
On Saturday morning Sheriff KEN
per had phone message from Beck
leysville that man who had a horse
in his possession answering the de-
scription Of the one stolen from Mr.
Steward, had been near there on Fri
day. At once the Sheriff with his
deputy followed the clue, but found
upon reaching Beckleysville that the
man had left in the night accompanied
BY another, and had gone toward
Pennsylvania They were intercept
ed by Sheriff Kemper at Seitzland with
the stolen horse in their possession.
Hoff was brought to the jail in this
city, while his companion, a man nam
ed Cooper, from Middletown, Balti-
more county, was taken BY the deputy
sheriff to the Baltimore Jail.
Hoff was a bad lot, and had been
in trouble for offenses Of one kind or
another more than once. 1t is re-
ported that he was wanted in Penn
sylvania for some violation OF the
laws of that state. About 15 years
ago, after his conviction in the Cir
emit Court for fhic
spiracy to defraud, he was given a
ticket Of leave BY the late Judge Rob-
erts upon condition that he would
leave the state and not return. He
had been residing al Union Mills and
in this city. He went to Pennsyl-
vania, but since Judges Roberts death
returned to this state and was re-
Gently living at Middletown, Balti-
more county.
On Sunday morning when Sheriff
Kemper entered the section Of the Jail
in which the cells are 1ocated,he was
informed by one Of the prisoners that
he had heard a noise In Hoff's cell
that sounded like a pistol shot. Co.
ing to the cell the Sheriff found Hoff
dead, sitting on the side of his bed
with his feet on the floor and his body
reclining against the wall The bull
let had entered the mans head just
above the right ear and penetrated
into the brain. The weapon was
somehow cunningly concealed by the
prisoner, who had been twice search
ed by the sheriff before he was lock-
ed in his cell.
Hoff's wife is dead but he leaves a
daughter and four sons. One Of the
sons resides in Baltimore, one near
this city and the other two and the
daughter, it is said, in Hanover, Pa.
He was about 55 years old.
His remains were taken on Sunday
from the Jail to James mr. Stoner's un-
dertaking establishment and on Mon
day about one o'clock were taken to
Silver Run and inferred in the ceme-
terry there. Rev. Mr.. Hoover, Reform
ed minister, officiated and about 10
relatives and friends were present.
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School Commissioners.

A regular meeting Of the Board OF
School Commissioners was held on
Friday, June 2, instant; all the Com
missioners were present
Commissioner Levi ID. Reid, report
ed that he had visited and examined
the present school house at Keysville,
and he stated that the present house
is smaller than the regulation school
house in Carroll, and that the con
dition of the house is such that the
Board should take steps to build a
new house. 1t is the purpose Of the
Board to build the new school house
on strip Of land 80 feet wide adjoin-
ing the present lot. Although this
land is valuable, yet the owner has
kindly agreed to let the School Board
have it at a reasonable price, since
1t Is for public school purposes.
Under recommendation from the
State Superintendent, and following
the practice of other counties, the
Board has taken steps toward the ap-
pointment of a grade supervisor to
add increased efficiency to the public
school work in the county.
Miss Maude Stremmel, of the High
School, resigned to take the principal
ship of Uniontown school, and Miss
Fannie Jones has been appointed in
her place. Mr.. Noonan, of the Com
mercial room resigned TO accept a pc
sition in his home city, Baltimore,
and Mr.. Ross J. Blocher was appoint
ed teacher in that Department; Miss
Maude Manahan has been selected to
take charge OF the Domestic Science
work in the High School. Miss Man
ahan attended the summer school in
New York last season, and the pres
ent summer it is her purpose to at
tend the Hopkins summer school in
Baltimore.
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LeppO--LOckard.
For the Advocate.

For the Advocate.
On May "a a quiet but very pretty
wedding was held at the hospitable
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. William D.
Lockard: the contracting parties were
Miss Estella Lockard, and Mr. Claude
Leppo, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. t. Lep-
po, of Patapsco, Nd. Those present
besides the immediate family were
MT. and Mrs. Horace Blizzard, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Klohr, Mrs. William Roll
and son, Albert Arnold and George
Gardner, Of Sykesville. The bride was
attired in a beautifu1 gown OF white
embroidery. The bridesmaid wore
sky-blue voile. Both the bride and the
bridesmaid carried roses presented
by the groom's mother, and the home
was elaborately decorated with ferns
and roses. The wedding ceremony
was performed by the pastor of Deer
Park Church, Rev. e. o. Ewing. At
ter receiving the congratulations of
friends and relatives they were seat
ed at the bountifully spread table
which was prepared for them by the
brides mother, and sister-in-law,M Mrs. G.
w. Lockard. After supper was served,
consisting Of a wedding cake, which
weighed ten pounds, and other cakes,
candies, peanuts, bananas, lemonade,
fruits and chocolate and vanilla ice
cream, the guests were left to enjoy
themselves which they did to perfec-
tion, and serenaders also came to
show their respect for the young mar
ried couple Both young people are
widely known and greatly respected
in their neighborhood. At a late hour
all the guests departed for their homes
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Leppo long
and happy life. The serenaders in
dulged in ten gallons of beer and five
gallons OF lemonade and cakes of all
kinds.
The next night was also a time of
great enjoyment as Mr.. and Mrs.
Lockard invited some Of their neigh |
bors to help them dispose of the good
things left over. The party included
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion BitzeI,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Little and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Klohr.
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Graduating Exercises.

The graduating exercises of the
Springfield State Hospital, Sykesville,
will be held at the Woman's Group,
On Monday afternoon, June IL, at $3.50
O'clock
The program is as follows: March,
Twentieth Century; Prayer, DIR. c. r.
Dudley; Selection. Tales of Hoffman; ;
Address to Graduates, Rt. Rev. John
g. Murray, ID. D.; waltz, Ripping
Waves; Distribution or Certificates to
Graduates, by Gov. Austin Crothers;
Intermezzo, Cavalliera Rusticana; !;
Benediction, Rev. William @. Marshall !;
Selection, Medley OF Popular Airs,
Won Tilzer";; March, Hospital Band.
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Aid Society Meeting.
For the Advocate. ...


The Ladies' Aid Society, of Deer
Park church met at the home of Mrs.
Catherine BARRIERS, May 25th, with 80
members and visitors present The
afternoon was enjoyed BY all, after
regular routine of business, refresh
ments were served in abundance.
Those present were Mrs Catherine
Barber, Rev. and Mrs. Ewing, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ezra Little, Mrs Elizabeth War;
denfelt, Mrs. Margaret Bollinger, Mrs
Martha Ditman, Mrs. Mamie ShipIey,
Mrs. Laura Wagner, Mrs. Fannie
Davis, Mrs. Martha Bower, Mrs. Liz
zie Davis, Mrs. Maggie Horton, Mrs.
Octavia Saddles, Mrs. Nickleson, Mrs.
Lou Barber, Mrs. Lula Corbin, Mrs.
Minnie Webster, Mrs. Pearl Davis,
Mrs. Carrie Barber, Misses Lizzie Viii
liams, Sadie Bollinger, Nellie Shipley,
Ella Barber, Eva Davis, Bertha Bar
Der, Lille Lamdon, Treva Barber, Hill
da Barber, Raymond Davis and Will
liam Barber The next meeting will
be held at the church, June 26.
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during his term. Later he was on
the staffs of Governors Lloyd and
Jackson, and in other efficient ways
has served his State.
Several weeks ago in considering
the nomination of Mr. Shriver, the
Advocate spoke Of his financial abili-
ty: he has for years with his brother,
successfully handled a large business
in this part of the country, thus prov
ing himself capable of giving univer-
sal satisfaction in managing the fl
nances of the State.
Therefore we earnestly recon-
mend to the people Of Carroll and of
the State the nomination of Ex-Sen-
ator t. Herbert Shriver for Governor
Of Maryland
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-06-09

In Monday mornings edition of the
Baltimore Sun appeared a fine pic
ture of Ex-senator r. Herbert Shriv-
er, and the account of an interview
with him in regard to the Guberna-
torial nomination. Mr.. Shriver ex-
pressed himself as being willing to
receive the nomination if it came to
him in way that he could accept.
Now Carroll County is honored In
being able to present to the Demo-
Gratis OF Maryland Z candidate for
that high Office who stands for what
IS best in the traditions Of the DEM
ocratic party, and who affirms that he
has never bolted the party nor split
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-06-09
Marriage Licenses.

Homer G. Heede, %, Baltimore, and
N Grace Spencer, 19, Patapsco.
Howard @. Albaugh, "a, and Winnie
B. Gummel, 81, both of Hampstead.
Edward Bierence, %, and Annie M
Bowers, Il, both of York, Pa.
Clarence @. Costley, %, Woodbine,
Nd. and Geneva A. Collins, 21, Sykes
vile, Nd.
Earl A. Leonard, %, Easton, Md,
and Edna Harrison, 20, st. Michaels,
Nd.
Carroll e. Myers, G6, and Ada B.
Hahn, 26, both Of Pleasant Valley,
Nd
William J. Myers. "a, and Anna E.
Hahn, "a, both Of Pleasant Valley.
Edward G. Little, 27, and Jessie
Starr, "a, both Of Westminster.
Claude T. KINNEY, 22, and Anna M.
Yingling, 22, both of Westminster.
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COURT HOUSE news.
srH0o[ BOARD ESTABLISHES DOMES-
TIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT.
WashiDOtOn and Westminster Turn
nike Conveyed to State Roads
Commission.
Orphans Court.

Monday, June 5.-No business.
Tuesday, June 6.-The last will and
testament OF James B. Boyd, deceased,
aJmitted to probate, and letters testa-
mantary thereon granted unto Lewis
9 Rovd and Charles G. Boyd, who re-
caived warrant to appraise and order
70 notify creditors.
lewis H. Wisner and Jacob F. Wis
mar administrators Of Peter J. Wis
ner deceased, received order to de-
nosit funds belonging TO the infant
children of Julia A. Moran, deceased.
Emma s. Grumbine administrator W.
of Sarah n. Beck, deceased, return
"a inventory of money.
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Kiler-FOrd.

Blanche Viola, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James T. Ford, of Havre-De-
Grace, was united in marriage to Mr.
A. Herbert Killer, son Of Mrs. Eliza
Killer, of this city, on Tuesday, June
s, at Perryman, Md. Mr.. Killer is an
employee of the Fred. III. Knapp Co.,
of this city, and he has hosts Of
friends in this community, who wish
them very happy and prosperous
married life. Miss Ford is a sister
OF Mrs. 7. e. Bauer, of this city.
They will live at 119 West Main
street, this city, after June IL.
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MOlesWOrth.

Mrs. Lilly Molesworth, wife of Ed
ward Molesworth, died on Tuesday
evening, of last week at her home in
Mt. Airy, in the forty-sixth year Of
her age.
For years Mrs. Molesworth had been
a sufferer from tuberculosis, but her
sudden death was a great shock to
her family and friends as she had not
given any special indiction Of falling
strength but was able to 60 about
the house on the day she died.
Mrs. Molesworth was a woman Of
exceptionally fine traits of character,
and she will be greatly missed in the
community.
She is survived by her husband and
the following five sons: Roscoe, Carl
ton, George, Harold and Allen; also
by her father, John B. Runkles, two
brothers, Robert L. and Chas Runkles,
of Mt. Airy, and two sisters, Mrs. Geo.
~ Hunter, of this city, and Miss +.
Belle Runkles, OF Mt Airy.
The funeral services were held on
Thursday morning of last week at 10
o'clock at Prospect Methodist Protes-
tant Church, Frederick, Nd, and the
interment was in the adjoining ceme-
terry.
The minister, Rev. Mr.. MCGOWAN,
paid a fine tribute to the deceased,
speaking OF her disposition to do good
to others without considering herself.
Many beautiful floral designs were
sent
The pallbearers were VIM. Keller,
Milton Watkins, Ernest Shipley, Will
liam Etchinson, George Harrison and
Dorsey Burial B. w. Bowman was
the funeral director
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GEN. Z. HERBERT SHRIVER.

q ticket" but has been a consistent
lifelong Democrat
Mr.. Shriver has fn mis- public life
shown himself to be worthy of the
confidence Of the people and to merit
this Inn"., and if nominated We think
he ought to receive the hearty sup
port Of every Democrat III this State
For several sessions OF the Legisla-
ture, he represented Carroll County
in the House, and served on some
of its most important committees.
During Clevelands first admin
istration he was elected State
Senator from this county, but re-
signed from the Senate to become
Deputy Collector OF Customs under
the late Governor Groome and served
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Harner.

John T. Harner, Of 911 Capitol
street, Harrisburg, Pa, died suddenly
Of rheumatism Of the heart on We'd
nesday, May 81, at 12 o'clock noon,
at the residence of his father-in-law,
Abel Longacre, West Market street,
Harrisburg, after an illness of four
weeks duration, having come with
Mrs Harner to the home Of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. LonSacra, three
weeks ago.
Although he had been seriously i'll.
His death was as unexpected as sud
den, and a great shock to mis- loved
ones and many friends On account
of the nature of lis illGess, he was
not able to lie lown, but remained
G, instantly seated in a chair ln DIS
bedroom. Mrs. Harnar was down
stairs preparing her husbands dinner
when she heard his exclaiming, oh! 7"
and quickly going upstairs she found
him in the throes of death and in
a few minutes he passed away.
He was the son of Andrew and
Elizabeth Harner, and was born at
Taneytown, June 25, 1856. He and
Miss Alice Longacre were married
December 28, 1883. She and two sons
survive him: Martin O., Cleveland,
Ohio, and John Clair, Oil Capitol
street, Harrisburg. He is also sur
vived by his father and brothers, Chas.
OF Harney, Tobias, of Taneytown, and
Mrs. Ida Bowersox, Of Uniontown, all
of this county
He was a member of the Lutheran
church and the Harrisburg Carpen-
ters' Union, enjoying the respect of at
who knew him, while to his family he
was the best OF husbands and fathers.
The funeral took place On Satur-
day, June 9. Services were
conducted at the house at 10
a. M, by Reverend r. II. Rossit-
er, OF the Christian and Missionary
Alliance, ct Harrisburg, assisted by
Rev. j. @. Collins, a. the Newport
Methodist church. The interment was
III Newport cemetery.
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Grimes.

Julia A. Grimes, widow Of the late
Levi ?. Grimes, died in Baltimore, on
June 8, at $40 D. m., aged 7S years.
Funeral services were held at the
residence Of her daughter, Mrs. Sam
vel Fl. Miller, 1909 Ashland street,
Baltimore, yesterday morning. Inter
ment in Friendship Bethel cemetery,
near Union Bridge.
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Stick--kOhI.

John @. Stick, OF South Pasadena,
California, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
c. Stick, OF Hampstead, was married
on June /, to Miss Ethyl p. Kohl, at
Los Angeles, California.