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The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Rev. Paul Hayes Bowman, B. ID, A.
M, Elected President of Blue


The Trustees of Blue Ridge College
have called to the presidency OF the
College Rev. Paul iii. Bowman, Oh
Philadelphia, Pa Mr.. Bowman ID
well qualified in training and ex-
perience to fill the position to which
he has been called.
He took his degree of Bachelor of
Arts in Bridgewater College, Bridge
water, va. Tie has studied i'm Grocer
Theological Seminary and the Grad
uate School OF the University OF
Pennsylvania, where he pursued
special work in Sociology and Psyche
logy. He graduated from both insti-
tutions in 1913, receiving from the
former the degree of Bachelor of
Divinity and from the latter the de-
gree Of Master OF Arts Since this
time he has continued work at the
University OF Pennsylvania, while
building up one OF the larger Sunday
Schools of Philadelphia at the Beth
any Church of the Brethren of which
he was pastor. He has given much at
tention to the problems of young men
and women which with his natural
endowment has made him highly sue
cessful in his work among them. He
- AdtVC VI 1tuHeSSO6, Wu6T6 his
father is yet an active and prominent
bishop in the Church of the Brethren.
Blue Ridge College is represented
on the Board of Regents of Md. State
University and Is one Of the younger
colleges chartered by the laws OF
Maryland. But its rapidly increasing
enrolment, new buildings and equip
ment make it one of the important
among the smaller colleges that are
contributing SO generously to the
good citizenship of our State The
duties Of president for the past three
years, since it, removal to the pres
ent location and the purchase of the
New Windsor College property, have
rested with Prof. John j. John OF the
of Mathematics, and Rev.
Chas. d. Bonsack, Vice President and
chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
MT. AIRY.

Mt. Airy is still on the boom. In
the last II months, including the
burned district, there has been 20
business and resident buildings zone
up, and goodly number of the resi-
dences are first class, costing as
much as $4,000 or more.
The Peoples Lumber and Supply
Co., have broken ground for a new
office building 34x34 feet, stories
high. a portion Of the first floor will
b. used a. an Office and balances AZ
ware room Second floor will be used
for Offices.
After protracted illness, we are
glad to report Miss Belle Runkles as
slightly improved.
Mr.. c. Arnold Fleming on Saturday
afternoon, March 27, will have a full
line Of all kinds OF machinery on
exhibition consisting Of buggies, wag-
which will be actually demonstrated
prizes given at the close of the even
ing. Everybody invited to witness
this demonstration and profit thereby
The Public Service Commission OF
Maryland At hearing On Tuesday
LAG lTduCulSG
granted the Mt. Airy Ice e Electric
Co., by the Mayor and Council Of Mt.
Airy to light the street of the town,
and also to furnish light for COM
mercial purposes. This proposition
has been held up for several weeks
BY a protest Of Walter r.. Rudy; after
going over the matter thoroughly
and hearing all the evidence in the
case the commission decided that the
protest was entirely groundless, and
the franchise was accepted as origin
ally drawn. Quite large delegation
Of the better citizens of Mt. Airy
went before the commission in be-
half OF the electric company. Messrs.
Runkles az Riddlemoser have their
electricians on the ground and will
commence to install the plant at
once. The Electric Company was
represented by the Hon. Guy w.
Steele, of Westminster.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
FIREMEN'S CONVENTION At LON
ACONING.
Have Raised Funds Enough to Assure
a Successful Meeting.

Since the plain statement of what
might happen if the Lonaconing busi-
ness men should make III impossible
for the local fire company To hold
the annual convention or the Mary
land State Volunteer Ffremen's Asso-
citation there this year was published
in this correspondence about week
ago, the business men have become
alive to the situation and the hold
ing Of the State Firemen's Convention
here I'm June IL now practically GER
tain
The local firemen have been assur-
ed OF nearly $500 to start with, and
it is reasonably certain that the 9TH
er two or three hundred dollars will
have been pledged by the time the
committee of firemen and citizens
have completed their canvas OF the
business houses With this amount
now in sight Good Will Fire Company
will at once appoint the several com
mittees to make all arrangements for
an entertainment of the State fire.
men and it promises to be one of the
biggest events ever held here, sur
passing, in many respects, even the
Firemen's Convention held here pre-
viously.
The executive and auxiliary com
mittees will endeavor to provide
amusement and entertainment sufi-
cient in character and pleasing as to
time, so that the interest of the visit
ors will be attracted to them at all
times, thus minimizing, If it does not
eliminate entirely, the din and racket
Kept up 80 necessarily for three days
and nights by every known device for
making a noise, feature of the State
Associations gatherings which have
become Objectionable to the people
of many towns and cities, and which
often prevent the best towns in the
State from inviting the firemen to
meet with them.
of course no courtailment of the
liberties Of the firemen will be at
| tempted, but an effort will be made
to provide ample amusement for them
in other Ways that will take the place
Of the hair-raising vandemonium
which makes the days horrible and
the nights hideous to many of the
townspeople.
| New features will be introduced fol
the entertainment of the visitors anC
the entire meet will be another cred.
liable affair held under the auspices Of
the Lonaconing Firemen. Every fire
company in the State likes to come
to Lonaconing and they will all bt
here to make UP the record-breakint
crowd that is expected to attend
More details will be announced in thi:
correspondence from time to time
From Cumberland Times.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Heaviest Train Over Main Line.

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock a
freight train passed through this city
with "a loaded cars or coal, contain
ing 1884 tons, and was pulled by
three engines, 1853, 75S and 757, the
largest freight engines in the service.
The train was made up to test the
hauling power of the engines, which
was glorious success. The engines
took the train through without a
hitch. Conductor Roach had charge
OF it,
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
On Tuesday . short fury Of snow

was experienced.
Mrs Arthur Bowers, Pennsylvania
avenue, was taken to a hospital in
Baltimore, Tuesday for treatment.
On Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
James NJ. Stoner, Pennsylvania
avenue, entertained the students of
the Theological Seminary. A very
pleasant evening was spent i'm vocal
and instrumental music. Refresh
ments were served at late hour.
Hon. j. Edw. Beck, OF Waynesboro,
Pa, is erecting handsome residence
The home will be built in colonial
style and will contain all modern
improvements. 1t Will have front
age Of 43 feet and depth OF 52 feet
The house will set i'm T5 foot lot
IT will Be twelve room structure
built Of a dark rough texture brick
There will be a large porch on the
east side and one on the south side.
David Firor, who disappeared from
his home in Thurmont last week, and
for whom his brother, Prof. J. w
Firor, Of Athens, ca, conducted d
search in Baltimore, has been located
a letter w2s received from him by his
wife. 1t was sent from Jacksonville
Fla, and he asks that money be for
warded to enable him to return Mr.
Firor, according to the letter, has lit,
tie or no recollection of how he got tc
Jacksonville, his mind being a blank
after he arrived in Baltimore.
Two collie dogs, owned by Macl
Eckenrode, proprietor Of the Seven,
Mile House, near Pikesville, Wednes
day afternoon attacked and bit Juliar
B. Garrick, Il years old, of Howard
vile, and Samuel Cassell, colored, az
employ of the Suburban Country
Club. Eckenrode was arrested ant
given hearing yesterday morning
before Justice L. /. Zimmerman, a
the Arlington Police Station, on ;
charge of harboring vicious dogs. HI
was fined 81 and costs.
A delegation from Baltimore count.
appeared yesterday before the Balti
more County Commissioners and ask
ed that the Trenton road, from AR
cadia Station on the Western Mary
land Railway to the Black Rock road
be improved. 1t was explained tha
the property owners had contributes
$1,100 and the Commissioners wer,
asked to appropriate the balance Th,
Commissioners said they would con
slider the request in making UP tn
levy for this year.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
" D r. A M EI I'D .
Case.

Miss Helen Case, aged IA years, II
months and Is days, died suddenly
Tuesday evening, at the home of her
sister, Mrs. William Leese, Green
street, from acute indigestion and
heart failure.
She il survived by the the follow
ing brothers and sisters: William j
Case, Hagerstown; James d. Case
and Frank Case, this city; Josephine
Case, Mrs. William Leese and Mrs
Louise Price, this city, and Mrs
Sarah Conrad, of McSherrystown.
Funeral services were held this
morning al 3 o'clock at St- Johns
Catholic Church. Interment in ad.
joining cemetery. Pallbearers were
David e. Walsh, George B. Shriner
Martin ]. Leahy, Elmer Beaver, John
E. Eckenrode and Michael Walsh
Harvey Bankard & Son, funeral direc.
tors.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
COURT HOUSE news.
r,rders Of Real Estate, Marriage
Licenses, Etc.
transfers Of Real Estate.

rsomas j. Paynter and wife to
w. Wardenfelt and wife, convey
;, acres and 16 square perches, for
$1,000. soa .,a r;,a +o prr
rsss Condon and wife, convey 2S
s s.ras 3 roods and 15 square perch
u for $1,000.
sS, sSr,nmmbus "A. Conaway and wife to
c,srence w. Conaway and wife, con-
.,S' e,1 81 acres, 8 roods and 2 square
nsrehes, T for s250O.
Eliza A. Stevenson ct al. to c. Ed
lin Engel, convey lot in Union
pridge, for $4,000.
1ames o. Streaker and wife To
r,mes A. Phillips, convey IA acre
W Geo E. Benson, executor, to James
Streaker, conveys " acre, foI
John ]. Brehm, attorney, to Lee g.
raister, conveys is a. acres, for
!582.72.
John J. Brehm, attorney, to Henry
Matthias and wife, conveys 15 Il
acres, for $3S1.75.
Albert II. GOSASll anu WIG u
Thomas F. Gosnel and wife, convey
a3O acres, for $4,000.
Collie Nj. Gore and wife to John r.
Tong and wife, convey 43 acres, for
slO
Nathan o. Hollenbaugh and wife
10 J. Daniel Leakens and wife, con-
yev 12% acres and 10 square per-
ches, for $3.50.
Conrad S. Warehime and wife to
VIM. J. Lippy and wife, convey 134
acres and 20 square perches, fo1
$500.
Sarah Z. Sittig to trustees Of Pipe
Creek Brethren Church, conveys ]
acre and 9 square perches, for $500
Mary Test KINNEY and husband tc
Edward o. Weant, convey 81 acres
and 4 square perches, for S..
Albert l.. Davis, sheriff, to John
Walking, conveys rs acres, fol
sllOO.
Mary V. Overholtzer and husband
to Urbanus NJ Bowersox and wife
convey square perches, for $500.
Harvey NJ. Petry and wife to Geo
E. Marker and wife, convey 154 acres
rood and 61a perches, for $1,000.
Edward 0. Weant and wife tx
Harry McC. KINNEY and wife, con.
vey 81 acres and 4 square perches
for S5.
W. Frank Thomas and wife tc
Elizabeth A. Marker, convey s acres
for 1924.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Salem Lutheran Charge.

St Benjamin's-Sunday school 3 AZ
m. Divine worship 10 a. IN. Subject
Of sermon: The Sixth Commandment.
St. John's--Sunday school l p. m.
Divine worship 2 p. m. Subject of
sermon. The Seventh Commandment
There will be an entertainment given
at the home or Mr. y. Henry Lester,
on Wednesday evening, March 21st
The proceeds will be for the benefit of
the Women's Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society W. +. Hersh, pastor.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
HOuck-Beck.

Charles H. Houck and Miss Mary
$. Beck, daughter of Mr.. Charles Beck,
Of Woodbine, were quietly married at
the home Of the bride yesterday BY
Rev. D- r. Becker, pastor OF the
Woodbine charge.
The ushers were Herman s. and
Raymond c. Beck, brothers of the
bride. The bride was beautifully at
tired in a gown of white. Many val
liable and useful presents were re
ceived.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
PERSONALS

MIR. Charles Reichle, spent Sunday
at his home, i'm York, Pa.
Mrs. E. o. Diffendal, Bond street,
spent Monday in Baltimore
Miss Ida Greene, of Reese, is
visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Flossie Handley, West Main
street, j. visiting in Waynesboro, Pa.
MIR. Frank R. Cassell, West Main
street, spent Sunday In Washington.
Jacob Bowers and family moved
last week from this city to Hanover.
Pa.
Miss Cleo Singer, Pennsylvania
avenue, il visiting her parents, near
Union Bridge.
MIR. and Mrs. Milton Myers and
family, West Main street, spent Sat
urday in Hanover, Pa
Mr.. ]. Francis Diffendal, Liberty
street, left on Sunday on a business
trip through the South.
Mrs. Emily Lockard, Of near this
city, il visiting her daughter, Mrs. r..
0. Lynch, in Baltimore.
Mr.. w. Nj. Fairfax and Mr.. Paul
Reese, this city, are spending week
at Old Point Comfort, Va.
Mrs. Hines, of Waynesboro, is vis-
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Henry, Liberty street
MIR. Philip Myers, West Main street,
spent the weeks end with MIR. Leroy
Sneak, Of Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stitley, of
Hagerstown, spent several days with
friends in this city and county.
Miss Derma Yeiser, Pennsylvania
avenue, spent the weeks end with
Miss Pauline Sneak, Of MT. Pleasant.
Mrs. James Stoner spent the week
in Baltimore visiting her daughter,
Mrs. M. E. Killer, and her son, James
L. Stoner.
Miss A. Mabel Armacost, Park
avenue, j. visiting her aunt, Mrs.
George N. Willis, of Overlook, Phil
adelphia, "a
MIR. James IL. Smith, Jr., and bride
are guests Of Mr. Smiths parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James E. Smith, ST., East
Main street.
A marriage license was issued in
Baltimore yesterday to Thomas w.
Walker and Mary McSherry, both or
Woodbine.
Mr. Eltinge Reifsnider, son of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. l.. Reifsnider, Jr, is Wis
iting his aunt, Mrs. R. B. Creecy, of
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mrs. John A. Shipley, John street,
has returned home after spending
some time with relatives in Hagers-
town and Waynesboro, "a.
Miss Mary Bankard, Of Union Mills,
and Miss Rhoda Yeiser, this city,
spent the weeks end with Miss
Grace Hosfeld, Mt. Pleasant.
! Miss Marie Huson, of Baltimore, is
visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and
Mrs Daniel J. Kaufman, OF the Elk
H helm Farm" near Westminster.
Mrs. James a. Smith, Of Union
Bridge, who was staying with her
daughter, Mrs. H. D. Fowble, West
Main street, returned to her home
Friday evening.
Mrs II. ID. Fowble and daughter,
Miss Helen, and son, Donald, West
Main street, spent from Friday until
Sunday with the formers parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James A. Smith, Union
Bridge
Mrs. Joseph S. Stoner, Liberty
street, was surprised on Saturday
evening by number Of her friends
calling At her home to help celebrate
her birthday. The popular game OF
800" was the feature OF the evening.
Refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Eppley, of
Chicago, ILL.,, who were called home
on account of the serious illness of
Mrs. Eppley's mother, Mrs. James A.
Smith, Of Union Bridge, arrived in
this city on Friday and left the same
evening for Union Bridge.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Murray.

Mrs. Ann Maria Murray, SO years
old, widow of John J. Murray, died
Wednesday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Lloyd C. Cutler, of Freder-
ick. Four daughters, Mrs Cutler,
Mrs. George A. Stockman, Mrs. Har-
vey j. Stockman and Mrs. Jacob
Wiles, and five sons, Edward and
Clayton, Dayton, Ohio; Clarence M,
Mount Airy; John j., Washington,
and Charles c. Murray, Frederick,
survive.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19

Stewart Conrad, son OF MIR. and Mrs.
Horace Koontz, died at Pleasant Val
ley, Saturday evening, March IL,
aged "a days. He is survived by his
parents.
Funeral services were held at the
house, Monday afternoon, Rev. Hoff-
man officiating. Interment in Pleas
ant Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers
were four small boys. James M.
Stoner, funeral director.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
-l[auley.-

The funeral Of William J. RuIey
took place yesterday from his home at
Reisterstown. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev. Edward P. McAdams.
Burial was in All Saints Cemetery,
Reisterstown.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19

Why does your fiancee study the
bill Or fare 80 long?" AShe wants TO
figure to me afterward how much
will save il we get married Meg
gendorfer Blaetter.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
.NYretZel.

Mrs. Lucy May Wetzel died at her
home, near Linwood, Monday morn
ing, aged 21 years, 10 months and 10
days. She is survived by her mother,
husband and three small children.
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday morning in Beaver Dam
church conducted by Rev. Abraham
Snader. Interment in adjoining
cemetery. Harvey Bankard & Son,
funeral directors.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Hoffman.

James c. Hoffman, aged ga years,
died yesterday at his residence at
Hampstead. Funeral services will be
held at Wesley Chapel, Sunday.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Dedyke.

William Dedyke, aged 70 years, was
found dead 1t hi home, last Friday
evening, Ct Asbestos After an ex-
animation the body was brought to
James NJ Stoner's funeral parlors
and prepared for burial. Funeral
services were held Monday morning,
Rev. Hetrick officiating. Inter1nent
i'm the County Home Cemetery. James
M. Stoner, funeral director.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Wolf.

Daniel Wolf, of Union Bridge, died
this morning at 6 o'clock. Funeral
services will be held Sunday at the
house at IL o'clock. Interment at
Union Bridge.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Oates.

Mary T.. Oates died at the home Of
her brother, William >. Woodward,
near Woodbine, Wednesday, Funeral
service and interment will take place
tomorrow at Poplar Springs Melho-
dist Protestant Church at O'Clock.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Carroll Reformed Charge.

St. Benjamin Sunday school a.
m. Divine service 10 "a. m- It. Mat
thew's, Pleasant Valley-Divine ser
vice 2.30 p. N. j. W. Reinecke, pas
tor.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Orphans Court.

VAphhHS OUuA@
Monday, March 15th.-Ruby Is
Brown, surviving executriX Of NJ
Estelle nj. Lindsay, deceased, return
ed inventory Of personal and lease
mold property and inventory OF
money.
Letters Of guardianship were grant
ed TO William L. Seabrook, for Jessie
Frick, the guardian receiving order
" deposit funds.
Frltz, administrators OF Charles W.
frltz, deceased, returned inventory
Oh money and received order to sell
personal property at appraised value
Inc last will and testament Of
Evellne Cecilia Johnson, late of Car
fol county, deceased, was admitted
N probate and letters OF adminfstra-
uon with the will annexed were
granted to Charles E. Fink, who re-
eelVed warrant to appraise real es-
tdte and returned inventory of real
estate, and received order to notify
creditors.
letters Of guardianship were grant
M V George VI. Stocksdale for Dan
Nl \. Gomez, ward
Robert a. Keefer, administrator
VI Mary NJ. Keefer, deceased, return
gu inventory of personal property
ana received order to sell same; al
N returned list of debts due.
rTeu N. Yingling, administrator o1
narDara Yingling, deceased, return
Nd inventory Of personal property
alu ilst Of debts due, received order
l; \ tsKe personal property and settled
ms nrst and final account.
p isaac Tozer, administrator W. a., OF
- 1ii1a Iozer, deceased, reported sale
u N reai estate on which the Court
sa1 asued an order nj ii; also reported
MA personal property
lanes AZ Alban, administrator w.
~ Il q John Alban, deceased, settled
-'S q nrst and final account.
., Onarles Rs T. Fowler, administrator
fla william R. Fowler, deceased, set
m nis first and final account.
Wiz Suers Of guardianship for Dora
M saSdDeila Weibking, ward, were grant
NM M Lottie Weibking Vogt.
tuesday,, March 16th-Elsie W.
Srai.USaugh, executrix Of Mary Jane
NJ oTilh, deceased, returned inventory
" personal property.
nol,,i sale of the real estate of Cor
NnTs ~ 4. Shipley, deceased, Eleanor
wagner and Lucinda R- McQuayi
'utors, va finally ratified
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
SIade.

Mrs. Ada Zilla Slade, who was one
of the old residents Of Reisterstown,
died yesterday at her home at De
light. She was So years old and was
well known to the residents OF Reis-
terstown and vicinity. She was the
widow of David l.. Slade and is sur
vived by three sons and one daughter.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19

ann.n man must, indeed, be a hero to
war such in the eyes Of his valet
@arshal Catinat.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
Marriage Licenses.

Ralph r. zoe and Carrie R. Poole,
both OF New Windsor.
Sherman B. Waddell, New Wind
SOr, and Emma L. Stuller, Westmins-
ter
W. Wallace Eckert, Frizellburg,
and Grace M. Harris, Uniontown-
James f. Fogle, Uniontown, and
Ellen T. Harner, Mayberry.
John r. Phillips and Evelyn Myers,
both Of Five Points, Pa.
Uriah S. Fritz, Unionville, and Mary
v Waddle, Sans Creek.
Harry D. Glover, New Windsor,
and Loretta D. Shoemaker, Owings
Mills.
Charles ID. Houck, Winfield, and
Mary 8. Beck, Berrett.
The Democratic advocate., 1915-03-19
County Commissioners.

The board met OF Monday and
Tuesday of this week with full at
tendance. On Monday the contract
for the building of the substructure
tor steel bridge over the Patapscc
River, at Patapsco Station, was
awarded to l.. G. Dinterman. The
work is to be completed by April rs,
1915.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-11-08
SCORES FIRE CARELESsNEss
DR.. =. H.. Young Drplorcs Deaths
Due to Negligence.

pr. :. Edward Young in the Bedford
Presbyterian Church, Nostrind avenue
and Dean street. Bruoklyi, had the fol-
lowing TO say In his sermon last night
III regard TO the l. almond factory trc :
yesterday, BROOKLYN factory fires
destruction of life coupled with the ar
rest Of the owners of the building OIL the
charge VI criminal negligence should
secure Us against the usual winter holo.
causts due to ,arelossrcss. The .Amcr!-
can annual list OF fatal, preventabl" ac-
cidents rivals the death lists OF tie aver
age battles OF the European war, with
the DISADVANTAGE on our sid OF being
unable To console I'll. bereayed from the
View point of patriotic devotion. and the
humiliating fact that in most cases sor-
didncss only was the real occasion of the
mortality.
while rigid enforcement OF tho STATE
Labor Law of 1913 may in certain in
stances work injustice TO owners ot
plants. this enforcement is "A necessary
step in arousing the public conscience
concerning our awful rccklessness In
the matter Of killing people without
intending to do so. our factories, GUY
railroads. automobiles ana "A multitude
% lesser Juggernauts continue the
slaughter on Il prodirlous scale,
Ne other nation In normal times
registers more than vrcportionally one
third as many fatalities attributable 10
negligence. Is II right 20 maintain so
wide "A gulf between m~anslaughtcr and
murder? When everybody knows a
dreadful risk is beiug taken for the
sake of saving dollars. should not the
author uf tie risk come nearer receiving
the sentence of = murderer" Should not
the ccnsIrc OF his acquaiutances approx l.
mate more closet! the honicids's? Ought
the punishment 10 II" deferred until the
catastrophe has actually come"