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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

Reginald Warneford. the youthful
Canadian aviator who destroyed one
of the troublesome Zeppelins that
had dropped bombs on English towns,
has been given the Victoria Cross.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10
Killed His Sons.

Frank Adkins is dead and Will Ad-
kins is dying in Hancock county as a
result of a quarrel the two men had
with their father. A. h. Adkins, who
shot them both.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

\ Another Austrian air raid was
made over theAdriatic coast of Italy.
At Venice a woman and girl wore
wounded. Elsewhere one person
WIS killed and a number Injured.
At Venice "slight damage" was done
according to official announcement.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

Miss Elsket Bejach, is one of this
years Memphis graduates A name
like that ought to be changed with
out delay.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10
Burgess.Mil!er.

A marriage license was issued Mon.
day afternoon to u, l.. Burgess and
Miss Bessie Lee Miller, young people
of the Gracey neighborhood.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

DR.. BernardlDernberg has engag-
ed passage on the steamship Ber-
gensfjord of the Norwegian'Ameri-
can line, leaving New York Sstur-
day,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

Headed.by the Mayor, a posse at
Caldwell, Kan, drove from the city
a party of $50 idle men who posed as
farmhands and who demanded food.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

John B. Cbenault, of Maysville,
was yesterday appointed national
: bank examiner on recommendation
of Senator Ollie M. James.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

The Dixie Bee Line Highway is
well named. 1t is the only direct
route from Chicago to the South.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

Russia furnishes more woman
fighters IN wartime than any other
nation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

The peach season has opened in
Arkansas and the famous orchard at
Highland shipped nine carloads
Monday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

1t is claimed that women are drink
ing to a greater extent than they
used to.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10

July wheat is approaching the dol
lar mark. dropping Tuesday to $l.l2.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1915-06-10
WATCH THE DATE

After your name. renew
promptly. and not missa num-
Der. The Postal regulations
require subscriptions to b
paid in advance.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Stag Social.

One of the best and most soclahle
gatherings Of its kind ever held in
Grace Lutheran Church, took place
last Monday night ON the occasion of
Washington's birthday when the
Mems Adult Bible Glass entertained
the men of the church and friends at
q stag social. The affair was held in
the lecture room or the church which
was transformed by the re-arrange-
ment OF the chairs and the artistic
decorations In rick flag designs, the
center of attraction being a picture of
the father Of our country The presi-
dent or the class, Mr. John J. Reese,
presided. After few words of well
come, short but spicy program was
rendered. The honored guest or the
evening was the Rev. George Wash
ington Nicely, the efficient young pas
tor OF st. Marks Lutheran church, on
Hanover, Pa, who delivered force
ful address. Among the many good
points he made was that while 10
many these days are SO busy making
living, they must not forget that
they must also make a life Then
followed q half hours social mix-up
made possible by a unique form OF
entertainment In which small hatchets
played prominent part. Refresh
ments appropriate to the occasion
were served by the younger men on
the class, after which post-prandial
speeches were delivered by Mr.. Har-
vey Stone and MIR. John Cunningham.
There were about 100 men present
and each felt it was an occasion not
soon to be forgotten.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
The PrOdigal Father.

"a certain man had two sons, and
the younger of them said to his faith
er, Father, give me the portion OF
thy time, and thy attention, and thy
companionship, and thy counsel
which falIeth to me-" And he deliv-
cred unto him his living in that he
paid the boys bills, and sent him to
school, and to college, and tried to
, believe that he was doing his full duty
by the boy.
And not many days after, the father
gathered all his interests, aspera-
tions and ambitions and took his
journey into a far country, into the
land OF stocks and bonds and securi-
ties and other things which do not
interest boy; and there he wasted
his precious opportunity of being a
chum to his own SON And he had
spent the very best Of his life and had
gained money but had failed to find
satisfaction, there arose a mighty
famine in his heart; and he began
to be In want of sympathy and real
companionship.
And he went and joined himself
to one of the clubs of that country;
and they selected him chairman Of the
house committee and president OF the
club and sent him to Congress. And
he fain would have satisfied himself
with the husks that other men did
eat, and no man gave unto him any
real friendship.
But when he came To himself, he
said: How many men of my acquain-
tance have boys whom they under
stand and who understand them,
who talk about their boys and
associate with their boys and seem
perfectly happy In the compan-
ionship of their sons, and 7 perish
more with heart hunger! I will arise
and 60 to my son, and will say to
him, Son, have sinned against
heaven, and in thy sight; 7 am no
more worthy to be called thy faith
er; make me as one of thy acquaint-
ances"
And he arose and came to his son,
But while he was yet afar or, his son
saw him and was moved with as
tonishment, and instead OF running
and falling on his neck. he drew back
sand was i'll at ease. And the father
said unto him, "Son, L have sinned
/ against heaven, and In thy sight:
am no more worthy to be called thy
father. Forgive me now and let me
be your friend" But the SON said:
Not so, 7 wish it were possible, but
1t II too late. There was time when
wanted to know things, when ]
wanted companionship and counsel,
but you were too busy I got the in
formation, and got the companion
ship; but I got the wrong kind, now,
alas, I am wrecked I'm body and in
soul and there is nothing You can do
for me. It is too late, too late!"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
court HOUSE NEWS.
F,,,sters Of Real Estate, Marriage
Licenses, Etc.
Orphans Court.

r.,,dav February 23-Letters tes-
ontarv Oh the estate OF Mary a.
n.anban deceased, were granted W.
n snider Stephan, who received
rarrant to appraise personal prop
rr+v and Ieasehold estate, also re-
en;yad Nm order to notify creditors.
Liars w administration on the e.
-4a IN Charles WI Fritz, deceased,
1rortnd unto Carrie +. Fritz and j..
ceerroII Fritz, who received warrant
n. annraise and order to notify credi-
TORS MN, IN,
hin Ovings, deceased, returned inven-
torv M of personal property and receiv-
u order To sell the same.
rohn ri. Williams, executor of
uenrv T. Williams, deceased, set
tled his first and final account
Tptters Of administration On the
estate of Sarah A. Polk, deceased,
were granted unto William I'll. Polk,
who received order to notify creditors.
John Fl. Brooks, surviving executor
w Ellen Shaffer, deceased, settled his
first account.
Letters testamentary on the estate
" Frances ". Pearre, deceased, were
granted unto George r. Gehr, Thc
received warrant to appraise and or,
der to notify creditors.
Leanna Stuller and ID RaylOnd Stul-
ler. executors Of Jesse Stuller, de-
ceased, reported sale OF persona
and settled their first ac-
count
Letters OF guardianship for the in
fant children of Jesse Stuller, de-
ceased, were granted to Leanna Stul-
Ter.
Wednesday, February 24--D. Snid-
er Stephan, executor Of Mary A
deceased, returned inven-
tory of personal property, money and
debts due, and received order to sell
personal property and leasehold es-
tate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
DEATHS.
Smelser.

Mrs. John Smelser died at her
home i'm New Windsor Sunday, aged
81 years. She is survived By her hus-
band and one daughter, Mrs. Edward
Cross.
Mrs Smelser took an active part in
church work, having organized the
Junior League and being Sunday
school teacher in the Methodist Epis-
copal church, New Windsor.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rev. Marsh officiating. Intermenr In
Westminster cemetery. The pallbear-
ers were Charles w. Otto, Philip B.
Snader, George Englar, 4. u. Stauffer,
George Stocksdale and o. Edgar Nus
baum. Harvey Bankard & Son.. fu-
neral directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Transfers Of Real Estate.

VIM. Alban to Mary Ann Alban
conveys 281s acres, for $100.
Henry X. Alban and wife to Nora
NJ. Alban, convey acres, roods
and 27 perches, for $100.
Charles Jacob Maus ct al, eXecu-
tors, to A. Curtis Eckard, convey 101
acres and Ia square perches, for
s5SO1.35.
Geo. n. Cooper ct al. to Lester G
Copper and wife, convey 23,700 square
feet, for So.
Jesse F. Shreeve, trustee, to Rachel
Az nelson conveys lots In Westmfns-
ter, for $33.33
John z. B. Nelson and wife to Rob-
ert II. Nelson, convey lot in West
minister, for $40.
Lawrence Mummaugh ct al, tc
Nicholas F. Mummaugh, convey St
acres, 1 rood and rs square perches
for 500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
BIG MEETING.
ABOUT 20 ENLISTED In COMPANY n,
ALL GOOD MEN-ADDRESSES MADE
MUSIC by BAND.

The last effort TO arouse interest in
our young men and citizens to enlist
in our Militia was held last night in
the Armory, over the Opera House, at
s o'clock BY the appointed time for
the beginning Of the meeting the
room was packed by interested citi-
zens who were ready to lend what
aid they could to make the meeting
a success.
The meeting opened with the First
Regiment Band playing Dixie, follow
ed by DR. Henry WI. Fitzhugh, secre-
tary and chairman of the Militia Ad-
vancement Committee in few inter
esting words introduced General
Gather, who made very interesting
talk on the Maryland National
Guards.
Major John Poe related what the
National Guard had done for the
State or Maryland. Captain Haslup,
of the Federal Government, was pres
ent and made an eloquent address.
Major Record. OF Belair, in his ad-
dress called upon the men in the
audience to come up and enroll their
names as members OF Company III, i'm
WAiNh dDOuL ~ gOuH6 Lu6n 6ullhL6u ~
all walks Of life, physicians, dentists,
contractors, brokers, &C.
Mr- John Milton Reifsnider was
called on for an address.
Mayor Walsh also spoke, and also d
number of other citizens made ad-
dresses.
The object OF the meeting was to
enlist enough young men in the COM
pany to bring it up to its full quota,
and save the company from probably
being mustered out of service and
also the band.
by last nights enlistment brings
the company I'D to its full enrolment
Of men, which means more than a
company for our city.
It means that in all probability our
city will receive an appropriation,
possibly $4,000, from our next legis-
lature for suitable armory, which
will be fitted up with gymnasiums,
swimming pools, reading and billiard
rooms, library and many other attrac-
tive features will be added to interest
and train the members of the COM
pany and Band.
During the meeting the band played
many popular selections which
brought forth loud applause.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Canal Tolls to February 2 Had Reach.
ed $1,000 600.

Washington, Feb. 19.-Up to Febru-
ary 2, after the Panama canal had
been in operation just 13 days short
of six months, the total amount OF
tolls received passed the $2,000,0O0
mark
Interference by the European war
with the expected flow Of business
through the canal was indicated by
the fact that during January 98 yes
sells passed through, being one less
than during December. II happened
however, that owing to the large tom
mage Of the ships the quantity OF
cargo carried exceeded all previous
months, the nearest being 156 tons i'm
November.
The total amount OF cargo trans
ported i'm January was 448,957 tons,
making total Of 2,192,S56 tons pass
ing through the canal from the date
of it, opening up to February 4. The
trade between South America and
the United States and Europe was
the largest item, amounting to Ill.,
695 tons, and the next was westward
bound coastwise traffic, amounting 10
103, 500 tons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
ANNUAL DINNER
by B. Z. Shrirer Company To Farm
Hands.

B. X. Shriver Company gave their
annual dinner to their head farmers
on all of their farms yesterday after
noon at O'Clock at Dinst Hotel, East
Main street
Every farm of the company was
represented by the men who are at
the head of them, who were as fol-
lows: Charles Arnold, Joseph Durbin,
o. p. Berwager, Herbert Houser, VIM.
Hesson, John Poisel, Clarence Shriv-
er, David Hahn, Fl. G.. Bish, Daniel
UtZ, Augustus Bankert, John p ~.
Frock, Charles Frock, John Gahl,
James Trump, William Eline, Arthur
Crumbacker, James Reese, Jesse
Wetzel, John Robertson, Clayton
Schanefelter, Reuben Matthias, Bern
ard Ecker, Bernard r. Shriver and
Robert T. Shriver
a short address was made by Rob
ert Il. Shriver, manager of the b. T..
Shriver Co.'s farms, touching on points
relating to general farming. He also
took occasion to speak On the faith
full and long services rendered by
Mt Herman Dinst, during his 20
years with the company, stating that
MT. D1nst lett the company owing to
The extension Of his own personal
business which had grown To such an
extent that it required his constant
attention.
The head farmers should congratu-
late themselves that they are employ
ed by company that takes such an
interest in their employees. They
not only remember their employees
with an annual dinner, but at the ex-
piration OF each year they are pre-
sented with a check, and that is not
all, prizes are awarded for their
efficient farm work.
The company has at present 25 or
rs farms, and in the busy seasons of
the year employ about 100 laborers.
The B. F. Shriver Company il d
great industry, possibly one of the
best in the county, in regards to en-
ployment during the canning season.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Important Teachers Meetings.

Instead of the meeting Of the Car
roll County Teachers Association at
the end of the spring term Of school
the county superintendent has made
arrangements to hold separate meet
ings of the teachers i'm each election
district of the county.
AT the close of the fall term two
books entitled, respectively, Country
Life and the Country School," and
From Jefferson to Lincoln" were
placed in the hands Of the teachers.
The former deals extensively with
the perplexing problems Oh rural edu-
cation, while the later l. closely
written account of the events Of one
OF the most important periods OF
American history. The teachers are
supposed to have read these books
carefully and to come to the meetings
prepared to take an active part I'D
discussing the various topics treated
therein.
ID is believed by holding these
meetings of teachers in small groups
it will be possible to secure greater
freedom i'm the discussions, and To
give great opportunity for the in
dividua1 expression, than would be
possible If all were assembled i'm one
large body.
The following places and dates
have been selected: Woolery's dis
trict, at Sandy Mount, March 22;
Freedom and Berrett districts, at
Sykesville, March "a; Myers district,
at Silver Run, March 26; Manchester
district, at Manchester, March 29;
Hampstead district. ait Hampstead,
March 30; Middleburg and Union
Bridge districts, at Union Bridge,
March S1; Franklin and New
Windsor districts, at New Windsor,
April VI; Mt. Airy district, at MT. Airy.
April 81; Westminster district, at
Westminster. April 8; Taneytown dis
trict, at Taneytown, April 12.
IA meeting for the colored teachers
Of the county will be held In the
Union sire t colored school building,
AT Westminster on March -.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
HOW SPIES GET CREDENTIALS
Germans Say French Steal Papers of
German Prisoners.

A story about new trick used by
the French to get their spies behind
the German lines is told in Berlin
dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung.
From advices received here says
the paper, '.it appears that the French
are compelling the German captives
I'm writing home to ask. that their
military papers be sent to them The
reason Is obvious. These valuable
papers of Identification never reach
the prisoners to whom they belong,
but are instead turned over To French
spies to enable them to carry on
their sinister work In the German
Empire.
The dangerous scheme can be
frustrated only by the use OF great
care throughout Germany, and the
absolute refusal to comply with any
such request for military papers. III
il the duty OF everybody to- notify the
authorities at once on receipt Of any
such request From German Infor-
nation Service.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
FIRES HOUSE
OF Michael Bowman-Made Good Hif
Threat.

The residence of MIR. Michael Bow
man, Louisville, with its contents was
burned to the ground on Saturday
evening about 7.30 O'Clock. On
Tuesday George Gambler, OF the same
place was arrested on a warrant
sworn out by Mr. Bowman on the
charge OF setting his house afire. On
Saturday MIR. Gambler and Mr.. Bow
man had u quarrel and Mr.. Gambler
stated that his house would be in ash
es before Monday night
MIR. Bowman was sitting in the
house when Mr.. Gambler fired the
house, and wrapped upon the door TO
draw his attention a. Mr. Bowman
opened the door he found his house
afire all around and Gambler standing
on the hill nearby watching the fire
burn the house to the ground.
On Monday afternoon MIR. Gamblers
son appeared before States Attorney
Weant and asked for warrant to be
sworn out for his fathers arrest up
on the charge of assault a dirk
knife which he was going to use on
his son il In the possession or Sheriff
Davis.
Gambler was arrested by the Bal
timore county authorities On Tuesday
and placed i'm the lookup at Reisters-
town, where he was turned over to
Deputy Sheriff Beard Arnold on We'd
nesday, who brought him here and
locked him UP in jail until he has a
hearing.
MIR. Gambler has court record.
He was member Of a family confined
in the Maryland Penitentiary.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
WARFIELDSBURG.

The spring-like weather for a week
has made people busy doing outdoor
work.
Wild geese made their trip north
Tuesday, warning us that bad wealth
or was near, 20 rain began falling
Tuesday night and continued most all
day Wednesday.
Mr. Claude Myerly and MIR. Mace
Harris spent Sunday with the for
mer's brother, Herbert Myerly, of
Reese.
Mr.. Lewis Barnes and son, Charles,
OF Gambler, spent from Saturday until
Sunday with the formers daughter,
Mrs George Phillips. Mr.. and Mrs.
James Robertson also spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips. a very
pleasant day was spent by all
The month or sales and moyings
will soon be here, but we don't ex-
pect much Of either close to War
fieldsburg.
Eggs are getting plentiful, but the
price Is getting low, and keeps the
hucksters wondering what to pay.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26

Sanitary Committee-Mrs. @. p
Stewart, chairman; Mrs. Chas Hesson
Mrs. Jos. .. Shr1ver, Mrs. o. ID. Gil
bert, Miss Lizzie Herr, Miss BERTHE
Shriver, Mrs. Chas. Billingslea,. Mrs.
II. X. Woodward. Mrs. John Anders,
Mrs. IT. t. Elderdice, Mrs Frank
Shaw, Mrs. Jos. B. Boyle and Mrs. )
"A. O. Bond.
Social Service Committee-Mrs- M
r. Mcdaniel, chairman; Mrs. r. P
Northrop, Mrs. Q. e. Forlines, Mrs. Id
II. Shipley, Mrs. w. IT, Thomas, Mrs
E. P. Brundige, Mrs. Austin Gal
lagher, Mrs. 8. Simpson, Mrs. Carroll
Albaugh and Mrs. fl. l.. Elderdice-
Forestry Committee-Mrs. w. II.
Thomas, chairman; Mrs. Gallagher
Mrs. Frank Thomas, Mrs W. f. Nor
ton, Mrs. J. A. G. Bond, Mrs. Chas. r.
Foutz, Mrs Scott Roop and Mrs. Jos
Boyle.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Evangelistic services, Friday and
Saturday evenings at 730 o'clock
Open air meeting near the railroad
6.45 o'clock Saturday evening. Evan
gelist VIM ID. Laumaster will speak
at all these meetings Sunday-Sun
day school 9.15 a. m. Epworth
League 6.45 u. m. Divine worship
1870 a. M, and 7.30 D. m. Mr.. Lau-
master will preach at both services
and also make an address at meet
ing for men only, at 3 D. m. Evan
gelistic services each evening next
week at 7.30 o'clock. Meeting for
women, Friday afternoon at o'clock
Come and enjoy these services with
us. Good singing from the book used
in the Billy Sunday meetings.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
A Rooster Dance.

a rooster dance was held at the
home of MIR. and Mrs August Carr,
near Bloom, Friday night, and all
were royalty entertained by them.
The ushers for the occasion we're
Mr.. Raymond Keefer, Lloyd Hess and
Mr.. Speckleharmer The music was
furnished by James Nc Owings Quite
a number we're present, but left all
the old hens and pullets at home. AT
q late hour refreshments were serv-
ed consisting of cakes, root beer and
cider. They all expressed themselves
All having spent a pleasant evening
and wishing Mr.. Carr many more
happy events.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Otto.

Charles W. Otto, or New Windsor,
was stricken by paralysis Wednesday
night and died at o'clock yesterday
morning Mr. Otto was a former
schoolteacher and farmer. For a
number of years he has been retired
from both vocations. In recent years
he had been member OF the firm OF
Ecker g. Otto, real estate brokers. He
was trustee and steward Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. We'd
nesday night he attended prayer meet
ing, after which he went to his home
for few minutes and returned to a
congregational business meeting. The
paralytic stroke came suddenly, and
he did not rally. He leaves his wild
ow and three children, Elizabeth,
Charles W., Jr., and LIewellyn.
Pallbearers will be Charles Jones,
Philip p. Snader, George Englar, F..
L. Stauffer, George Stocksdale and G.
Edgar Nugbaum. Harvey Bankard G
Son, funeral directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Mexican Manners.

Mexicans for all their boasted
Spanish politeness, are laugh. Why
a New York subway guard could
give a Mexic-n cards and spades In
the politeness game and beat him
hands down."
The speaker was Yngve Lung
strome, railway engineer, of Den
ver. He continued:
In block once in the traffic Of
Mexico City my cabby shrieked at
the man ahead OF us:
4. I had a beard like yours once,
but when l found what 1t made me
look like, Santa Maria. I cut it or
(" Yes" answered the other cabby,
and I had face like yours once,
and when 4 found couldn't cut it of,
BY the holy Saint Christopher, 7 rails
ed beard. Exchange
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-02-26
Lectures on Crops and Poultry.

A short course in farming under
the auspices OF the Snydersburg
Grange i'm the hall four days this
week, beginning Tuesday afternoon at
] o'clock and continued until tonight.
The lectures were on crops and
poultry husbandry by Prof. W- r. T.
Taliferro, OF College Park Maryland,
and Prof Chas. Opperman, OF Ridgely,
Caroline county Two sessions were
held each day, afternoon and night.
The lectures were well attended and
lots of interest shown.