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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-21
BraddOck Heights.

Braddock Heights styled the"Heart
Of Maryland Summer Resort, about
five miles out from Frederick City,
on an elevated ridge paralleling the
Middletown valley, is most excel
lent place for resting and enjoying a
summer vacation. The view is en-
trancing and the air Is most vigorous
ly exhilirating. On the mountain are
many neatly kept cottages; in the
center Of the grove on the Heights is
an observatory with auditorium, dan
cling pavilion, skating rink, bowling
alleys,and attractive seats and swings
and every thing looking to rest, quiet
and pleasure of a summer outing.
The Hotel Braddock under the excel
lent management of the accommodate
ing proprietor, Mr. T. NJ. Wheeler,
most ideally meets the requirements
Of all who wish to enjoy the beauties
or this delightful resort. The resort
is right on the Trolley line from
Thurmont to Frederick, thence
through the Middletown valley to
Hagerstown. Frederick is wide
awake In suburban improvements
and transportation why can't West
minister become aroused, and add to
the attractions and inducements
which already bring 50 many to our
delightful city with it's excellent
homes, pure water and healthful cli-
mate?
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ASSESSMENT ACT TO COURT.
Westminster Bench VIII Pass On
County Property Tax.

The proper construction Of the act
providing for new assessments OF
property in the counties, which was
passed by the last Legislature, is to
be fought out in a case before the
Circuit Court Of Westminster.
The question before the court is
that Of the assessments on bank de-
posits. 1t is raised in a case brought
against the Board of Control and Re
view of Carroll county by Attorneys
George r. Willis and Arthur George
Brown.
The depositors contend that the
assessment on the bank of one-fourth
Of ! per cent. on its deposits relieves
them Of the necessity of paying the
assessment Attorney-General Straus
handed down an opinion in which he
construed the act to provide for as
sessments on both the bank and the
depositors.
The Board Of Control and Review
followed the opinion OF the Attor-
ney-General and Attorneys Willis
and Brown have filed an appeal to
the Circuit Court. 1t is expected that
the case will be taken to the Court OF
Appeals.
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A Birthday Social.
For the Advocate.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elias N. Beaver gave
an enjoyable social at their home
near Warfeldsburg, July 13, in honor
of the fifteenth birthday OF their
daughter Ella Mae. The evening was
spent pleasantly by indulging in
games, conversation and listening to
music. The house was illuminated
and was beautifully decorated with
palms and potted plants, and the
lawn was brilliantly lighted with
Japanese lanterns A large arch ex-
tended from one end of the lawn to
were tastefully decorated and elab-
Beaver received many handsome and
beautiful presents.
The guests included Messrs. and
Mesdames Elias Beaver, Edward Ston-
er, Herbert Baker, Samuel Miller,
Charles Brown, James Robertson,
Rachaw Stoners Joseph Brown, Harry
Croft, Charles Croft, Lewis Barber,
John Owings, Orville Zepp, John
Ibex, Mrs. Lydia Harris, Mrs. May
Tawney, Mrs. Maggie Tawney, Grove
Shipley, Phineas Skipley, Mrs. ELIZA
beth Owings, Mrs. Mary l.. Owings,
Dr. M. r.. Bott, Misses Alice Owings,
Blanche Owings, Ethel Baker, Ella
Mae Beaver, Violet Miller, Louise
Owings, Treva Croft, Myrtle Croft,
Lydia Auts, Estella J. Beaver. Gladys
Hook, Esther Baker, Berzie Beaver,
Annie hex, Maggie Ibex, Ruth Baker,
Sarah a. z. Beaver, Alice Croft, Car
rie Carr Messrs. William Haines,
Claude Robert, Eddie Chrest, Elbert
Shipley, Anon Shipley, James Little,
Albert Bair, Raymond Blizzard, Alias
Croft, Sterling Croft, Gilbert Gibson,
Carr Robertson, Charles Keefer, Reu-
bin Williams, Roy Killer, Clarence
Lee Isaac Rickel, Carl Croft, Arthur
Croft, Jennings Zepp, Wade Miller,
Vernon Eckenrode, Edward Sullivan,
Eddie Tawney, Charles Brown, Elias
N. Beaver, Norval Beaver, Donald
Beaver, Calvin Zepp, Frank Zepp,
Harry Beahl, Kelso Beaver and Ear
ner ShiDleY
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-21
ODD FELLOWS At PEN-MAR.
Plans Taking Shape For Big Reunion
On August Tenth.

Plans are taking shape for the re-
union of the Odd Fellows of Mary
land, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West
Virginia and the District of Colum-
bia at Pen Mar on August 10. Hun
dreds OF members or the order from
the territories mentioned will De pre-
sent, and from all indications the re
union will be the largest of any kind
ever held at Pen Mar.
The exercises Of the day will con
sist of big meeting, which will be
presided over by former Governor
Warfeld, who Is a past grand master
of Rainbow Lodge at Lisbon, Howard
county. George w. Norris, member
OF Congress from Nebraska, and a
past grand master and past grand
representative Of the Odd Fellows,
will deliver the Grafton.
Committees have arranged for the
cantons OF different States to give ex-
hibition drills, and the decoration Of
chivalry, which is the highest honor
that can be bestowed upon woman,
will be conferred upon Mrs. Katie
Hellar and Mrs. Mary Schuman, Of
Baltimore and others. The degree will
be conferred BY Col. George @. God
man, department commander Of Mary
land, assisted by the Patriarchs Mill
tant in full-dress uniform.
There will be many bands present,
which will head the delegation from
different places. The Maryland Odd
Fellows expect to have every lodge in
the State represented.
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Buckingham.

Leonard Buckingham died Wednes-
day, July -, at the home OF his dau-
ghter, Mrs. Tobitha Summers, War
fieldsburg, after long illness, due to
the advanced age Of 80 years.
The funeral services were held at
Bethany Methodist Episcopal church,
of which he had been a member for a
number of years. The services were
conducted BY the Revs. Fielding and
REGISTER who selected Thy Grace Is
Sufficient" as the subject of the dis
Order OF Odd Fellows had charge of
the services rendering beautiful
tribute to one who had been a MEM
Der for over fifty Years. The floral
tributes were beautiful
Mr.. Buckingham is survived by the
following children: Mrs. Tobitha
Summers, Of Warfieldsburg;M Mrs. Irene
Nicholson, Of New York; Mrs. Jesse
@. Robertson, of Spring Mills; Mrs.
Noah Barnes, of Winfield; and Messrs.
Charles and Jacob Buckingham, of
Ohio. During the services the choir
sang "The home OF the Soul" and
"One by One"
The palIbearers were Calvin Cook,
Herbert Baker, Abner Norwood, Geo.
w. Harris, Geo. w. Phillips and Ed
win Stoner. The remains of the de-
ceased were inferred In the cemetery
of the church beside those or his
wife who had been dead number
Iof years.
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ADDITIONAL PERSONALS.

e. o. Grimes, Sr, who was quite ill
several days this week, is improving.
Mrs. David Jones and children, of
Liberty street, are visiting in Balti-
more.
Mrs. Clarence Stoner and daughter,
Evelyn, Of Baltimore, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. James NJ. Stoner, this week.
Mrs Katherine Slagle Ramsey, of
Savannah, Ga, is visiting her parents,
Rev. and Mrs. Calvin S. Slagle, of this
city.
Walter Butler, OF Minneapolis,
Mimi, who spent some time with his
sister, Mrs. VIM b. Thomas, has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Chas. III. Zepp, Wesley Chapel,
formerly of Baltimore, is visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ". Burkart, Of
w. North Ave, Baltimore, and also
her numerous friends. Later her hus-
band will join her and they then will
visit Philadelphia, Pa, Atlantic City,
N. j., and other places Of interest.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph O'Farrell,
Misses Bessie and Anna McCaffrey,
Misses Mary and Agnes Gilbert, this
city; Mrs. Poist, OF McSherrystown;
and Miss McSherry, or Littlestown,
Pa, left on Wednesday morning for
an extended tour to New York, Al
bany, Plattsburg, Saratoga Springs,
Montreal, Quebec, and other import
ant points. They will be gone about
four weeks and will return through
the AdirondackS.
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Camped ON the MOnOcacy.

The Forest and Stream Club which
had spent week camping on the
Monocacy, on the land tenanted BY G.
K. DeBerry, of Detour, Nd, broke
camp yesterday after most success
full seven days.
There were six tents erected which
afforded ample room for all who at
tended. Everything passed off very
nicely except On Saturday and Tues
day nights, when few members and
a guest, who had been spending the
nights in a corn field for a quiet
snooze, were routed out in the wee
sma' hours of the morning BY three
of the jolly campers, who had spent
an hour looking them up by the aid
Of the moonlight
Fishing was fine ana a number OF
the inny tribe were captured by
our experts and amateur fishermen.
Rev. Seabrook stayed in camp dur
ing the entire session and enjoyed
himself. Reverend likes the camp
life, and all members have the great
est respect for him.
Guy, Gloyd, Jabez and Bud make
good soloists. They entertained the
camp on Tuesday night with some old
time songs. They only quit when
they became exhausted.
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DEATHS
Lippy.

Jacob 5. Lippy, formerly Of Deep
Run, was found dead in the cornfieId
of his son, Luther Lippy, in Bach
mans Valley, about IL p. m. on July
HI MT. Lippy had been suffering from
the infirmities of age for some time
past. Early in the afternoon of the
4th he strolled away from the house
and when he did not return within a
reasonable time search was made for
him and his dead body was discover
ed as above noted. "a jury Of inquest
was held over the body, in the corn
field, soon after it was found, and a
verdict Of death from natural causes
was rendered. The body remained in
the cornfeld, under guard, until 8
or 10 O'Clock Wednesday morning
when 1t was taken in charge by Under
taker Edward Croft and prepared for
burial Mr.. Lippy was about so
years of age, and was retired farm
er. Besides the son, Luther Lippy,
with whom he had his home, he is
survived by another son, Wesley LIP
py, of Hanover.
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Transfers OF Real Estate.

Nora N Runkles ct al. to John b.
prnkIes. convey 65h square perches,
for 5000.
rrgIar convey three lots in Union
Rridge, for $3S5O.
Wm, Kreitzer and wife and Edward
n wine, convey "a acres, for $500.
Vim H. Wilhelm and wife to
,tichael NJ. Wilhelm convey acres,
for $3O4.12.
Mary e. Wink and husband to j.
Henry Wink and wife, convey acres,
sayanda @. E. Schaeffer to George
" Hare. conveys 6A acres, for $500.
Florence NJ. Reed and husband to
Margaret A. Backer ct a., convey ,
lots, for S7OO.
John H. Repp to Samuel R. Sem
seney. conveys 81 acres and 8 4-12
perches for So.
William c. Eckard and wife to Vic
LEI N. Turtle, convey 2 acres, for So.
Violet M. Turtle to VIM. g. Eckard
and wife, conveys acres, for $5.
Lille NJ. Davidson to Charles W..
SPENCER and wife, conveys l acre and
perches, for $5.
Isaiah Stair to Savannah Stair, con
yeys Is acres, roods and 20 square
perches, for $2500.
Nellie S. Buckingham to Cornelius
A. MulliniX, conveys l acre, for $500.
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"A Social.
For the Advocate.


On Saturday evening, a social was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Il. Edmondson, near Gambler,
il honor Of Irving y. buckingham.
The guests began to arrive at 7:30 p.
m.
Several games ana amusements
were indulged in until refreshments
were served, after which, the wee
sma' hours of the night having ar
rived, the guests departed.
Those present were Messrs and
Mesdames William Edmondson, Hen
ry Coleman, Harry Shipley, Hershel
Miller, Harry Ogg, Mesdames B. F..
Poole, Robert Flohr, Sarah Savers,
Minnie Davis; Misses Mary Hamilton,
Jessie E: Shaefer, Ethel Ship1ey, Vir-
gle Shipley, Virgie Shaefer, Mae
Brothers, Blanche Flohr, Mary Broth
ers, Maude F1ohr, Helen Bartholow,
of Baltimore; Daisy Poole, Emma Sty-
max and Ethel Miller; Messrs. Elmer
Schaefer, Irving "A. Buckingham, Os-
car Monroe, frankie Poole, Thomas
Gosnell, William Zentz, Charles Con-
away, Harvey Shipley, Warner
Shauck, Claude Brothers, Frank
Brothers and Hershel p. Miller, r..
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-21
RAILROAD deal.
HARRISBURG CONCERN BUYS BACRMAN
VALLEY LINE AS A FEEDER.
Road Kay be Extended Through to,
Westminster In Time Purchase
Becomes Important Because Of
Revival in Use OF Certain Ores.

The Central Iron ana Steel Com
pany, Of Harrisburg, Pa, has pur-
chased the Bachman Valley Railroad
which runs from Intersection, on the
Baltimore and Harrisburg division of
the Western Maryland Railway, com
monty called the Gettysburg line, to
Ebbvale, in Maryland, says the Bal
timore Evening Sun
While the Bachman Valley line is
but seven miles long, it used to be
an important feeder of the Western
Maryland beacuse of the large iron
ore tonnage which was transported
over it from mines near Ebbvale.
With the discontinuance of the use
Of brown hematite, which is practi-
cally the only kind Of iron ore pro
duced in this section, through the in
PRODUCTION of the Bessemer process
in blast furnaces, the demand for
this class of ore almost ceased, but
has been revived of late through the
adoption among furnace men of the
open hearth and other processes,
which require a considerable amount
of brown hematite in the mixtures of
ore at present used.
It Is the purpose Of the new own
OA % VI LLC llAC " CAIClu - LII LACI
into Maryland, with the ultimate in
tention OF making Westminster the
Southern terminal, where it will con
meet with the main line Of the West
ern Maryland. In connection with
the extending of the road, the old
hematite mines Will be reopened and
enlarged and many new shafts sunk.
Besides being the means of furn-
ishing considerable additional tom
mage to the Western Maryland Rail
way, which is the only railroad with
which the Bachman Valley connects,
the purchase of the latter road by
new interests means a great impetus
to the mining of iron ore in that sec
ion Of the State. Formerly millions
Of tons OF brown hematite were min
ed in the vicinity Of Ebbvale, and
shipped principally to Harrisburg,
which amount will be greatly increas-
ed under the new deal.
The deposits in the vicinity to be
developed are considered among the
richest and largest In the country.
The Bachman Valley Railroad eros
ses the State line between Maryland
and Pennsylvania. 1T is among the
possibilities that a blast furnace will
be erected somewhere along the line
of the road, though this is matter
for further consideration.
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METHODIsTs TO CELEBRATE.
Founding of MethOdism i'm Maryland
Next Fall.

Local Methodism Is looking for
ward with interest to the celebration
of the founding of Methodism in
Maryland, which is to take place
probably in the early fall All Meth
odists, whether belonging to the
Methodist Protestant, the Methodist
Episcopal Or the Methodist Episcopal
South churches, will join in the cele-
bration, and conjecture runs that it
may be an important step toward
uniting the three separate branches
of Methodism.
A committee consisting of Rev. DR..
John r. Goucher, president emeritus
Of Goucher College; Rev. DR.. Z. r.
Tagg and Rev. DIR. z. w. Register has
the celebration in charge, and is ex-
pected to meet some time this month
and formulate definite plans for the
celebration. As vet the plans are
only tentative. They will include an
old-time Methodist meeting on Sun
day, to be followed on Monday and
Tuesday by anniversary exercises, at
which addresses will be delivered by
representative clergymen Of the
three branches of Methodism.
1t is yet unannounced where the
celebration. will be held, but it is un-
derstood that it will take pace on the
grounds of the country home Of Rev.
DR.. John F. Goucher, at Pikesville.
On the farm OF DR.. Goucher's, Pixies
vile home stands the remnants Of
what is said to be the old-fashioned
Westinghouse first dedicated in this
country for Methodist worship. In
this house Methodism worshiped at
time as far back as the period
when all Methodism was united, and
the celebration to come will be the
unique in the history of Methodism.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-21
Mrs. Powers Card Party.

Mrs. ". w. Power gave a card party
at her apartments at the Main-Court
Inn, on Wednesday evening. There
were six tables; four of bridge and
two OF five hundred. Mrs. g. e.
Wemple won the first bridge prize,
beautiful silk opera bag and Miss
Matthias won the first prize for five
hundred, handsome leather pocket
book. The gentlemen's prize, box
of cigars, was won by Robert Tub
man and the consolation prize,
handsome bridge set was won by
Mrs. Frank Power.
The guests included Mesdames
Robert Barry, Nelson Poe, John Cum
ningham, Charles T. Stewart, William
B. Thomas, Eugene Tubman, Samuel
Tubman, Robert Tubman, William Fl.
Gibbons, =. G. Wemple, Frank Power,
Charles Smith, George Fouke, Mary
Thayer and Annie Fuller; Misses
Mary Repplier, Josephine Matthias,
Dallas Roberts, Eleanor Reifsnider
and Jewell Simpson; Messrs Eugene,
Robert and Samuel Tubman-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-07-21
INTERESTING BALL GAME.
MechanicsviIIe, IL; Ofterbein, s.
For the Advocate.

For the Advocate.
The Mechanicsville Athletic Club,
of Gambler, defeated the strong Otter
bein Club, Of Baltimore, on Saturday,
July -. Bitzel for the home team
was in rare form striking out u men
and allowing but five hits, while Het-
rick was driven from the box by the
local lads. Pierson relieved Het-
rick but Jared little better. Pierson
is supposed to be one of the best
spit ball artists in Baltimore, but he
could not twirl his team to victory.
Rawlings caught an excellent
game and did good work with the
stick az we'll. Monroe and Bitzel
were the batting stars for the home
team each getting three bingles out
OF i've times at bat.
The Mechanicsville boys will play
Westminster on the home ground on
Saturday, July %.
Score by innings:
M. A. c.. i / 3 o o o 4 XII,
Otterbein 20 0 2 2OO O1OO O-5.
Left on bases: M. A. C.,S; Ottorbein,
!. Two base hits: Bitzel, Buchanan
Rawlings, Arnold. Three base hits
Wheat, Hetrick, Hassan. Sacrifice
hits; Jordan. Stolen bases: Hetrick
3; Monroe, Q; Bitzel, 1; Buchanan, i;
Myrely, /. Base on balls OF Bitzel,
2 Pierson, 2 Umpire, II. Arnold and
Lipps. Scores, Griffee and Davis.
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Orphans Court.

Monday, July 17.-Alice v. F'roun-
felter, Administrative OK Jacob Froun-
felter, deceased, settled her first and
final account.
Letters Of administration on the
estate of Charles z. Otto, deceased,
granted unto George D. Brilliant, who
received warrant to appraise, and
order to notify creditors.
Mary Z. Clouser and David >.
Clouser, executors of Verley J.Clous-
er, deceased, received order to sell
personal property.
Letters of guardianship granted
unto Westminster Deposit and Trust
Company, to the infant children of
Harry B. Hoffacker, deceased.
The last will and testament Of
Ephraim W. Stoner, deceased, adj
mitted to probate and letters testa-
mentary thereon granted unto Be
linda A. Stoner, who received war
rant to appraise and order to notify
creditors, also returned inventory of
money.
Charles A. Runkles, administrator
Of Albert H. Runkles, deceased, re-
ported sale Of personal property, and
lcICLNCu OiuCl ~ oNAl
personal property, and stocks and
bonds, and settled his first account
Tuesday, July 1S.-Howard Keefer,
acting executor of Dennis G. Douty,
deceased, received order to sell real
estate
Philip S. Lee, executor Of Robert
Lee, deceased, returned inventory 81
debts due.
Jacob Koontz, executor of Wash
ington P. Koontz, deceased, returned
inventory of personal property, also
received order to sell personal prop
erty and real estate.
George 0. Brilliant, administrator
of Charles e. Otto, deceased, return
ed inventory Of personal property.
Letters Of administration on the
estate of John Robert Hughes, de-
ceased, granted unto Mary z.
Hughes, who received warrant to ap-
praise and order to notify creditors
George E. Warner, administrator of
Lydia Warner, deceased, received or
der to transfer mortgage, also settled
his first and final account.
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VICTORY FOR LOCAL TEAM.
Westminster Defeats ThurmOnt BY
the Score of 12 to z.
For the Advocate.

For the Advocate.
Last Saturday the reinforced Thur
mont team fell prey 10 the local team
to the tune of IL to 4. At no time
did the contest seem to be in doubt.
After taking a four run start in the
second, the visitors failed to hold
our boys and when the smoke died
away an equal number OF Westmin-
ster players had crossed the rubber
Thurmont answered with one count
In the third, but Fogle retaliated
with two bagger scoring on Stef-
fy'S single. In the fifth session,
Creager was forced to retire from
the box, Root taking his place. Here
the home team put the game on ice
with four run lead; but in order to
be safe, they landed on Root for
three more runs in the eighth. La
motto Smith injured himself in this
session and was forced to retire,
Cook taking his place. With a seven
run lead he took it easy, but he
showed he had the visitors at his
mercy.
Creager stood alone as star for
the visitors stealing five bases-once
stealing second, third and home.
Roots stop of Damuth's wild peg
was noteworthy.
Cook, the teams leading batter,
got a single and two Dagger; while
Steffy, who is close on Cooks heels
and is our leading run getter and
base stealer, got four singles, three
runs and stole three bases. Arnold
drew his usual three Dases on balls.
Joe Smith as usual starred in the
field, accepting six chances without
an error
Score by innings:
Westminster 30 a 104 % no N12
Thurmont ... % a 90 1000 81
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Family Reunion.
For the Advocate.

The home OF Mr. and Mrs. William
Hush, at Haight, Md, was the scene
of family reunion on Sunday, July
is. At the children and grandchild-
rem were there.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Hush and four children, William,
Annie, Rebecca and Walter Hush, all
of Philadelphia, Pa; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Humphreys and two children,
Russell and Carl Humphreys, of Balti-
more; Mrs. Bessie Jones and two
children, Guy and Ruth Jones, OF
Haight; Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hush,
of Haight; Mr.. and Mrs William
Haight, and son, Rushing Haight,
Samuel and Walter Hush, and Miss
Ella Humphreys, of Baltimore.