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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
HOLDS DRY-TOWN RECORD
One Missouri Doctor Issued 1871
Prescriptions For Whisky.

Jefferson City. Mo-, Dec. 1S.-In
February and March, 1910, DR.. A. M.
Conway, Columbia, Mo-, issued 1871
prescriptions, each calling for a pint
Of whisky, according to charges made
by citizens Of that place Columbia
il dry town. The charges alleged
that the doctor received % cents for
each prescription.
This was brought out when the SUI
preme Court upheld the right Of the
State Board of Health to revoke or
suspend the license of a physician for
'unprofessional and dishonorable
conduct"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
100000 GALLONS LESS RUM
MADE LAST YEAR.
Government Report Also Shows Beer
Production Decreased 6,ss1 ,263
Barrels.

Barrels.
Effective answer to the charge made
by liquor interests that Prohibition
does not prohibit" II contained in the
treasury for the fiscal year ending
June j, 1915.
If, as the liquor dealers contend,
the adoption of prohibition by nearly
"a score of states has not lessened the
liquor production, at least something
has.
Figures show the production Of dis
titled spirits last year, exclusive of
fruit brandies, was 42,477,492.S gal
Ions less than the preceding year.
The figures for 1914 were 174,611, 645
gallons, for 1915, 131, 134, 1872 gallons.
Production OF fermented liquors
such as beer showed a similar de
crease. During the year 59,80S,210
barrels were produced, a decrease Of
6,3S1,26 barrels.
The only liquors showing an in
creased production are fruit brandies,
with S,521,951 taxable gallons this
year, as against 1907, 1872 gallons
in 1914, an increase Of 1,214,053.S gal
Ions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
WEST FALLS.

West Falls Ladies Aid held its last
meeting at the home of Mrs. Sarah
Gosnell. Those present were: Mrs.
Sarah Gosnell, Mrs. Mollie Hood and
daughter, Sadie, Mrs. Amy Hood, Mrs.
Daisy Weishaar, Mrs. Annie Brashear,
Mrs. Edna Lowman and son, Horace,
Mrs III. Penn and daughter, Ruth,
Miss Sadie Pearre, or Philadelphia,
Mr W Gosnell and Mr. T- LoWman
and Rev T. M- Dickey. After the
meeting refreshments were served.
Next meeting will be held at Mrs wv.
Chaney's, Thursday, January 10, 1916.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
MO. 1887 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
n the matter Of the Trust Estate of Franci. I. A
Beaver and Grace r. Beaver. his wife Charles
o. Clemson. Trustee. VS.. Francis l. A Beaver
and Grace F. Beaver his wife
Ordered this oath day of December A. d. 1915.
that the account of the Auditor filed IN
this cause be finally ratified and confirmed unless
cause " the contrary thereof be shown on OK BE-
fore the 18th. day of January next; provided a
copy "a Thu order b. inserted for two successive
weeks before the last named day ia some news
paper published in Carroll County
EDWARD o. CASH, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
dec 24-2t EDWARD o. CASH. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
dec24-te
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Smallwood Land Improvement Assc
citation will hold a Stockholders Meet
inc for the purpose Of eIecting SIEVE
Directors, on
MONDAY, JANUARY A, 1916,
at 2 p. m.
JOHN CONAWAY,
dec 24-2t Secretarv
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
OBJECTION OF DIRECTORS.
Union Mills Savings Bank.

Union MlIIS SAVINGS Bank,
Union Mills, Nd, Dec. 10th, 1915.
The Stockholders of the Union Mills
Saving Bank of Carroll County, Md,
are hereby notified that an election for
Twelve Directors, to manage the affairs
Of The Bank for the ensuing year, will
b. held at the Bank, on the second
Monday Of January, 1916. being the
10th day Of January, 1916, between the
hours Of 2 and 8 o'clock.
C. E. BANKERT,
dec 24-3t Treasurer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

SUCH A BIG PRESENT. TON OF
GOOD COAL. Think of it! Sc cubic feet
in space, takes one big horse to draw
It Outside OF handkerchiefs, there's
nothing 80 much appreciated by m
person over 30 as "a load Of Smith a
Reifsnider's Coal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

GTRAYED-Sunday, December 18th.
- Rel Heifer, with some white, indi.
eating Durham strain, weight about
$50 pounds, from what ID known as NM
Brothers farm near Eastyiew. Reason
able reward for information leading WV
recovery HARRY III. RACINE,
on premises, Oh
CHAS. TRUMP,
dec 24-2t near Manchester
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
Announcement !!

wish to state to my many friends
that will still continue in the UNDER
TAKING BUSINESS. All work en-
trusted to me will receive my special
supervision A have excellent deputies
70 cake care of my sheriff's business.
WY prices are the same and no extra
charge Tor hearse. III wanted night or
day, call 292 or 12r.
JAMES M. STONER,
dec 24-3m Westminster, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

Only selfish man will allow his
life insurance To lapse Just before
passing in his checks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
SYKESVlLLE MARKET.
Sykesville Lumber, Coal & Grain Co.
Sykesville, Nd, December "a, 1915.
IN MEMORIAM.

In sad but loving remembrance of our dear
husband and father, James E. Lowe, who de-
parted this life one year ago. December 20. 1914.
Our home is sad and oh how dreary.
Lonesome. lonely every spot,
Listening for his voice till weary.
Weary for we hear it not
BY HI WIFE.
Oft we wander to the graveyard.
Flowers to streW with rendered care
On the grave of our dear father,
Who is calmly sleeping there,
BY HIS DAUGHTER MRS. HARRY MANCHA.
In sad but loving remembrance of my dear hus-
band, Jacob B. Gummel. who departed this life
one year ago today. December p, 1914
Gone to rest in heaven.
Does Jesus care that my heart IL panied.
Too deeply for JOY or mirth.
Does Jesus care that have said goodbye
To the dearest TO me on earth
Oh Vs. He cares, my Saviour knows
And sees am heavy hearted;
He knows my life is 50 lonely
Since my darling husband and have parted
BY MRS. JACOB d. GUMMBL.
In sad and loving remembrance of dear daugh-
ter. Olive Larue Reaver who died five years ago
today. December "a.
How sad this day five years ago.
When our dear daughter died:
How sad my life with out her.
Words can never describe.
Oh daughter. could you speak to u.
And could you live again;
Our aching hearts would then be healed,
But this wish is all in vain.
It's sweet to be remembered.
And pleasant thing to find.
Although you may be absent,
Your always in my mind.
She shall sleep but not for ever.
There will be glorious dawn:
We shall meet to part no more
On that resurrection morn.
BY HER MOTHER. MRS. j. w. REAvER.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

After marrying the man who court
ed her girl il apt to find that he has
changed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

Probably newborn babe cries be.
cause it discovers the mistake it made
in getting born.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
NOTICE..

The annual meeting Of Stockholders
tor the election of Directors to manage
e. affairs Of the Woodbine National
Bank for the ensuing year, will AZ held
MS the Banking House, On TUESDAY,
JANUARY IL, 1916, from to clock
p. m.
HARRY S. OWINGS,
dec A-te Cashier.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

And lots OF people who think they
have nothing but trouble don't know
what trouble really is.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
NOTICE.

THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT WOULD
LAST ALL THE YEAR IF-ycu were
always in the right condition Your
self. The use or Smith AZ Reifsnid-
er's Coal has helped many q house,
keeper to be poised and peaceful.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

IST OF UNCLAIMED MATTER
IL remaining in the Postoffice, West
minister, Nd, December Is, 1916.
Butler Mrs G. E. Patterson Mrs T.,ur.
Soker, Grace Penn. M. III.
Darner, Mr.. Lauren Stewart James (A
Lee MT Clarence Sadler. MIR. Edward g.
MILLER. Mt Curtis o. VanHorn. Mrs. Watson
Persons calling for the matter In above
list will please say 1T was advertised.
1T. j. CONAN,
dec "a Postmaster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

A babe in arms II worth two arm
ed with toy pistols
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

little of your enthusiasm for rainy
day
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

HOLD HIM FIRST AMONG THE
REST WHO BEARS THIS MOTTO
ON HIS BREAST-HE PROFITS
MOST WHO SERvETH BEST! Good
Coal and good service mt Smith a
Keifsnider's. The best service goes
TO the early Orderer.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

The road to success Is open to all,
but too many want to get there with
out the trouble OF going.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24

It's poor elevator that won't work
both ways.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
FOR SALE CHEAP

!-5 Passenger. Auto, all in good re-
pair, for $500. 90 to quick buyer Axe
Fool Table; several barrels Of Clay
Pigeons Call or write
H. O. FOGLE,
A ~ Main &C., Westminster, Md.
dec 24-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-24
WESTMINSTER MARKETS.
BY N. |. Gorsuch Son Co.
Decennhar. d IQI5

Wheat. Observation-Disclosures. Sill
Oats Observation-Disclosures IA
Rye Observation-Disclosures. $50 to N
Flour. Sea Foam. (patent) .-.-..-.-.-...-L 6-6
R~-r
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13

An additional attraction the fitted front feature
the elastic back waist band with the patented adjustable
fastener, making the skirt fit perfectly at all times.
rd floor.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13
NEARLY TWO MILLION
w. c. II U. in Convention at Seattle
Reports Big Membership.

Seattle, Wash, Oct. IA pledged
membership of 1,S45, ga was reported
Tuesday to the national convention of
the Women's Christian Temperance
union, in session here. Those figures,
it was stated, applied to Sunday school
memberships and included 224,131
names added during the past year.
The report added that more than IT,
600 entire families are pledged to to-
tai abstinence. The convention re-
fused to change the annual meeting.
time from the closing three months of
the year to spring by defeating con-
stitutionaI amendment proposing the
change. The far vests delegates
pleaded for early conventions in order
that the western representative
might secure excursion rates when the
conventions were held in the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13
NO BOOZE ON TRAINS
State Laws Urged by Railway Conn
missionerS at Frisco.

San Francisco, Oct. 13.-Recom-
mendations that every state be re-
quested to enact laws prohibiting the
drinking of liquor on railroad trains,
were made in a report of the COM
mittee on railway service and accom-
modations submitted at the twenty
seventh annual convention of the Ma
tional Association. of Railway Com,
missioners, which opened its sessions
here Tuesday. Thirty states were rep
resented. The committee also advo-
Gated the enactment of code of uni
form laws by all the states governing
the services and accommodations fur.
nished by carriers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13

Such a diversity of pretty,
dainty styles-No wonder the
women are coming here for
their fall waists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13

GOOD QUALITY BED SPRE.
settles patterns, closely woven
thread, standard size, well hem
med, worth $1.25 any time, but
Thursday, special ..
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13
Killed by Santa re Train.

Carrollton, Mo-, Oct. 13.+Luther
Nesmith. IS years old, was killed by
Santa Fe train while crossing the
tracks near his home here today Ne
smith is survived by wife and two
children.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13
"A great sale!

These are beautifully made
in navy, b ! a k, r e d,
amethyst, green, purple,
kings blue, wine, taupe and
in such changeable combin-
ations as red and green,
blue and green, and others.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13

A charge account at the Big
Store makes shopping easy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-10-13
THE MILLS, STORES COMPANY
Fast the good-The big abloon ,oith them

If you live outside the city.
make use of our mail order de-
partment- Orders filled on the
day received by expert shoppers.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
new G. A. R. COMMANDER

Capt. Elias r. Monfort Of Cincin.
natl. the newly elected commander In
chief OF the Grand Army OF the Re.
public. enlisted a. q private In Com.
pany A, Sixth Ohio volunteer infantry.
In 1861. Four months later. after re.
ceiving the rank Of second lieutenant,
he was transferred to Company F..
Seventy.fifth Ohio volunteer infantry.
In May. 1862. he was elected to the
rank OF first lieutenant. and in Janu.
airy. 1863. to the rank Of captain. by
reason Of injuries received at Gettys.
burg. which necessitated his removal
to his home on cot. he was mustered
out one year later.
Among the battles participated In
by Commander Monfort we're Philippi,
Laurel Hill. Carrick's Ford. Monterey
Shaws Ridge, Mcdowell. Franklin
Strasburg. Cross Keys. Cedar Noun
tain, Freemans Ford, Waterloo Bridge
Sulphur Springs, Second Bull Run
Chantilly. Charlottesville, Fred
ricksburg and Gettysburg. Since the
In CtuCinuati u,hara ha aervod IA most
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
FAv0RS MONARCHY IN CHINA

II seems bit strange that citi'
zen Of this great republic should de.
clare himself in favor OF the restora.
ton OF q monarchical form of govern.
ment In a country which only lately
has become republic. but that Is
what DR.. Frank l.. Goodnow, presi'
dent of Johns Hopkins university, vir.
tually has done In the case Of China.
For some time DR.. Goodnow has been
adviser to President Yuan Shih.kai
and recently he submitted to that
exalted individual a memorandum
concerning the best form of govern.
ment for the Chinese.
Though not an unqualified ad.
vocacy of the proposal to restore the
monarchy In China, the memorandum
Is a historical and analytical review
of the progress Of the republican
movement throughout the world and
an exposition OF some OF the reasons
why he believes that such a form OF
government is less suited to the pres
ent-day China than monarchy Doc
tor GoodnoW finds that governments
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23

speaking of your recommendations
that, having given the fullest consid.
Grafton to Mr.. Keeler's views in the
important matter that they had under
were unable to
agree with him as to the recommend.
at'ons he has made" and felt salts.
fled that his conclusions in the prem.
Uses were wrong, because of the er.
rcneous views he takes of the func.
tons Of the Abstract and Torrens De.
partments Of the Recorders Office"
The whole body Of the judges to
whom the report was made, unani.
nously adopted the report of their
committee and made the necessary
orders in compliance Herewith. The
going on since, and Is now proceeding
in conformity with the deliberate
opinion Of the Recorder, OF the com.
mittee named. and Of the judges Of
the Circuit court as to the proper pol.
icy to be pursued In relation to the
Abstract and Torrens Departments.
There can be no reasonable doubt
that an investigation" Of the Office
and its methods by one SO committed
az are you, and II you correctly repre-.
sent the views of the directors of the
body whose agent you are concern.
Ing whom express no opinion). as Is
II. to the opposite view-would simply
result in re.opening this issue here.
tofore SO directly made and elabor.
ately discussed. As sworn and re.
sponsible officer Of the county, I see
no good result to be thereby obtained.
I shall make my application to the
judges for the necessary help for my
office, and shall again ask their care
full consideration and investigation Of
my request, personally or by such ex
rert aid as they desire. An independ
ent and duplicated investigation by
you, in behalf Of the Bureau you rep
resent, would be an undue tax and
burden on the time and energies oil
the employees and useless and intol
cradle interference with the routine
work Of the ONCE.
Nor do think 1t desirable to Offer
facilities beyond those which the
public enjoys for the investigation Of
the Recorders office, to critic whose
d.sinterestedness and desire for the
public welfare Is evidently overborne
by an obstinate obsession In favor o.
a discredited and repudiated opinion
In regard to the utility and desirable
ity OF the Abstract and Torrens De
partments.
Respectfully yours,
| (Signed)
JOSEPH F. CONNERY.
L RoCOrdor
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
The cHIcAcO EAoLE.
BELIEVES IN CHICKENS

Representative Charles II. Davis
of Minnesota is a level.headed fellow
with few superstitious notions; but he
believes nearly everything he hears
on the subject Of rearing chickens.
There Is absolutely no doubt In the
mind of Davis that, with trifiing In.
vestment, a man could clean up not
less than $4,000 annually, out Of the
chicken business. with practically no
work to do except count money.
Davis explains II plausibly enough.
You buy dozen or so hens and build
a few coops and roosts at trivial cost.
Every morning you go out with q lit.
tie sack containing some prepared
chicken food. such as one can buy at
any canary bird store, and call In
shrill tones: "Chick chick chick I.
chick!" like that. at the same time
scattering the Battle Creek.looking
food.
After the hens have eaten hearti.
ly. and dispersed. their proprietor
~. ls.N< utsuAV osNl
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
GATHERED FACTS

Orders for 100000 TUNES for the
Russian army have been placed with
Leeds firms.
The English language is spoken by
Just about ten per cent of the worlds
Inhabitants.
Lake Erie produces more fish to the
square mile than any other body OF
water In the world.
The total amount of property In
New York city not subjected to taxa
ton Is valued at $l,873,S95,O00.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
FERDINAND THE STATESMAN

The career Of Ferdinand, car Of
the Bulgarians, has been q Pand0ra's
box Of surprises from the August day
twenty.eight years ago when he sc.
cretly left his home In Coburg, sailed
down the Danube with few faithful
companions and entered Sofia with.
out asking permission Of any Of the
European powers for liberty to &C.
cept the offer Of the people OF this
Turkish province to become their
ruler. But the greatest surprise has
been his ability to hoodwink the
statesmen Of Great Britain. Russia,
France and Italy for over year with
the idea that any arrangement could
be devised through which he could be
persuaded to Join them in carrying
out their plans OF this war.
A perfumed dandy, his long, slen.
der fingers carefully manicured and
loaded with rings. credited with spend.
ing $500 upon dressing gown. q con.
noisseur in the dainty garments Of
ladies' and an authority on precious
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
JOSEPH F. CONNERY,
Recorder.
OFFICIAL 0RAFT-A WARNING.

The Chicago Eagle as legitimate
newspaper. with good, honest cir.
culation. built up In the 20 years OF Its
existence. since It was founded Octo.
Der 8. 1889, objects to the lowering Of
newspaper standards by publications
masquerading as official organs"
1t Is hardly necessary to state that
the city of Chicago does not publish
IAN official organ" Neither does the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23


knowing full well that the hens will promptly set about their ordained task
laid only In
abudy low each egg
doesn
mathematics that little while one would
a chickens running around the place.
points OUT can hire
ship them market along with spring
short while
odsuns would have much money that
q
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23
Safety Pins.

Safety Pins.
Safety pins must be at premium
In France today. Industries which
formerly turned them out by the thou.
sand dozen now are forging shrapnel
and shells. Therefore one woman col.
lected safety pins by the bushel In
the United States for distribution In
French hospitals to be used In surgi'
cal dressings. Another American won.
an sent over 1000 sewing outfits to
refugee seamstresses that they might
at least have the tools with which 70
earn their bread.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23

Twelfth ward stands high in his pro.
fession as q lawyer. He Is chairman
OF the Council Judiciary Committee.
Hiram Coombs, the we'll known real
estate expert, IL highly respected by
all who know him. He Is q splendid
Judge Of values and property entrust.
ed to his care always shows good re.
suits.
Henry c. Better who, some think
fortunately for the municipal bench.
severed his connection with 1t last
year, Is said to be still bobbing around
In a stagnant pool Of politics, possibly
hoping that some prominent chump
will throw him life preserver In the
shape Of political Job.
It Is reported that the kissing
Senator" il out against Deneen and
West in Hyde Park. We congratulate
Deneen and West and Schmidt and
Powell and all the other leaders down
there. '-.'
John d. shoop IL to be the next 81.
perintendent Of schools Of Chicago.
This Is the confident prediction of his
friends who are close to board of edu.
cation politics and affairs. Organiza.
ton. for MIR. Shoop has progressed. It
Is said, until the machine Is as well
oiled as was that which passed the
Loeb rule attacking union labor
among the school teachers.
James Ryan, better known as "Buf.
fa!o Ryan," international organizer
OF the Sheet Metal Workers Union
Of America, was guest Of Thomas
Walsh. business agent Of Chicago 10.
cal Sheet Metal Workers Union dur.
Ing the week. He was greeted by
numbers of local labor leaders. Mr..
Ryan Is on his way to San Francisco
to attend the annual convention Of the
American Federation Of Labor.
The Thompson administration has
extended the dry Sunday program to
gasoline-which at best Is an un'
pleasant beverage. Chief OF Police
Healey issued q general order to STOP
the practice Of certain garages In
having tank wagons stand In front oil
their places over Sunday and selling
gasoline direct from the wagon" The
state law against Sunday stimulants
however, is not the basis of the chiefs
action. He says he Is acting under
the fire prevention ordinances.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23


He had aerness sezns the
diplomat but that diplomatic fnesse Since those
failed
Bismarck
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1915-10-23

Goonow finds that In general have succeeded failed
authority believes because
of
tator"