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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Please Remember Our County Poor
at Christmas.

with only one week remaining
until Christmas, / am again appeal
ing to the good people of Carroll
county for aid in carrying some of
the brightness and happiness OF the
season to our aged and afflicted
friends, the inmates of the County
Home.
So generous and prompt have been
the responses in former years, that
I feel this should not be called an an
peal, but simply a reminder, that the
time has come again, when we can
give at least one bright and happy
day To these aged wards "a the
County, and | feel confident the re
sponses will come just as freely,
promptly and literally as in former
years. As the time il 80 short,
want to ask all who will help, to
please send their contributions as
early as possible, as it takes time and
thought to provide the little gifts
which will bring pleasure and COM
fort to them. I sincerely wish that
all who help to make this annual
festival a success, could be present
and enjoy it with us. The pleasure
and appreciation of the old people
fully repays all the care and thought
expended upon it, and I will gladly
notify any of the contributors of the
day ana hour upon which il n held
II requested to do 20. "A few OF those
who were present last year, have
gone To their rest, but others have
taken their places. and they are look
ing forward to the Christmas JOY
which we hope to carry to them
Please send all contributions care of
MISS MARY BOSTWICK SHELLMAN.
zoe East Main Street,
Westminster Nd
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
Transfers Of Real Estate, Marriage
Licenses, Etc.
Orphans COurt.

Monday, December 13th.-The last
.--i1T and testament of John Leffert, late
" carroll county, deceased, was ad
mitted to probate and letters testa-
mantary were granted unto Mary Lef-
far+ Who received warrant to appraise
and order to notify creditors.
Richard B. Owings, administrator Of
Tnnathan Nj. OWings, deceased, report
u sale Of personal property and set
lied his first and final account.
Sarah X. Houck and Laura nal KeI-
baUgh. eXecutrices Of John WI. Muir
raw deceased, returned inventories Of
personal property, debts and money
snd received order to sell personal
property.
Jacob E. Boose, administrator D. B.
N. Id. I'M. "a. of John Boose, deceased,
reported sale of real estate on which
the Court granted an order nj si
On notice of the death today Of the
HOn. Harry " Shaeffer, TIE Court, AT
noon adjourned for the day, out OF
respect for it's deceased member.
Tuesday, December l4th--FlOrence
NJ. Reed, received order to use funds
of infants.
The sale of the real estate of Julia
Jene Coon, deceased, was finally rati-
lied and confirmed.
Hester Miller, guardian of Amy v.
Miller, ward, received order to draw
funds.
The last will and testament Of Dan
iel Rupp, late of Carroll county, de-
ceased, was admitted to probate and
letters testamentary were granted to
Horace P. D. Garrett and Luther
Davidson, who received warrant to ap-
praise and order To notify creditors
William ]. Ebbert, administrator Of
Edward r. Hessler, deceased. settled
hi first and final account.
Horace Wilderson, executor OF
Elizabeth Wilderson, deceased, re-
ported sale Of personal property and
inventory of debts due.
The last will and testament OF
James William Spencer, late of Car
roll county, deceased, was admitted to
probate and letters testamentary were
granted to Rev. Harry G. Spencer, who
received warrant to appraise and CT
der tO notify creditors.
Nathan I'll. Bale, executor OF Win
field S. Drach, deceased, reported sale
Of personal property received order 10
sen stocks and settled his first ac-
count
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Grace Lutheran Church.

The every member canvass viii be
made on Sunday afternoon, December
10. An appropriate sermon will be
preached at 1890 al m-, following
which the forty-six canvassers will
be commissioned at the altar. Every
member il requested to remain at
home i'll the afternoon in order to re-
ceive the canvassers. An effort will
be made to obtain an increase to both
the current and benevolent accounts
from each member In order that more
efficient work might be done in the
coming year. The canvassers Will
report at the evening service.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
GERMANS PLAN BAT
Tie AT SUEZ CANAL.
ANGLO FRENCH FORCES Al 4 SAL0UIKI
TOTAL 2G0, 900.

1t is believed the Germans VILE
strike at Saloniki before the Anglo
French forces grow too strong The
Italians have landed Oh the Albanian
coast and the Allies at Saloniki have
been strongly reinforced
Practically tile whole Greek East
ern Macedonia has been abandoned by
Greek troops, causing satisfaction and
relief in allied circles
Reports have reached Rome that
extensive preparations have been made
for the Turco-German campaign
against the SMez Canal and Egypt.
Only 10 miles of the railway rom
Damascus to the Sinai Peninsula re-
main to be built and all measures
have been taken To insure supplies of
water for trayersing the desert. III
is declared that 100000 Turkish troops
already have been concentrated for
the operations.
Turkish gains against the British at
Kut- -El-Amara, on the Tigris, are re-
ported by the ConstantinOple govern
ment 1t is claimed that Turkish ar
allery fire sank a British monitor on
the river.
According to Londan advices from
Saloniki the Anglo-French forces
there now total 100000 men. The
opinion l. expressed that the allied
forces will not be disturbed by Bull
garian invasion of Greece, but that in
any event the Entente forces are pre-
pared for stand On a fortified line
in Northern Greece which they will
try to hold until the positions at
Saloniki are well protected by fortifi-
cations.
According to a wireless dispatch
from Berlin, the Bulgarian official re-
port of December I'D states that thu
Bulgarian troops temporarily stopp-
ed at the Greek border their pursuit
of the Allied forces.
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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
RELIGIOUS SERVIczs.
Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. Edgar IL. Read, Pastor.

Sunday Services.
9.30-Bible School.
.30-Worship and sermon, The
Coming of John, the Voice.
230-Junior Endeavor.
6.30-Christian Endeavor Society,
by Mr.. George Armacost.
7.30-Worahip and Sermon. The
Story III Bethlehem, the Worlds
First Christmas" illustrated
with beautiful views.
Wednesday,
7.30-Prayer Service.
Christmas Evening.
7.30-Service by the Sunday school,
White Gifts To the King"
We invite you to worship with US.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Unger.

Mrs. John Unger, former resident
Of Littlestown, Pa, died at the home
of her son, Prof M. S. H. Unger, of
New York, Wednesday Of last week,
following a brief illness from pneu-
monia.
Deceased is survived by two sons,
u Edward Unger, OF Mexica, M Y-, and
Prof. M. s. III. Unger, OF New York
City. She is also survived by the fol-
lowing brothers, Harry Green, Of
townsville, Md; Samuel Green, Of
Hanover; William Green, Of this city;
Fred. Green, Of Union Bridge; Simon
Green, or Wellington, Kansas. Funeral
services were held in New York, and
the remains brought to Christ Church
Cemetery, near Littlestown, where in
terment was made. She was aged
about 6S years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
.ZeppI..

Mr. Charles w. Zepp, mechanic of
Mt- Clair Station, died Monday even
ing, November 18th, at his home. in
Baltimore, after short illness. He is
survived by two sisters and one
brother. Mrs. Sarah Robertson, and
George Zepp, both of Baltimore, and
Mrs. Mary r. Streaker, of Woodbine.
Burial Wednesday afternoon. Novem-
Der 18th, in Western cemetery. Balti-
more. The flowers were numerous
and beautiful.
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Christmas at St. Paul's Reformed
Church.

Christmas will be observed at 81.
Paulfs Reformed Church, this city, by
the early morning service at $50
o'clock. The regular choir will be
assisted by some of the members of
the other choirs OF the city and by
an orchestra. Miss Elizabeth Slagle
will preside at the organ. The Scrip
tural narrative of the nativity will be
read interspersed with the chants
The Magnificat, Benedictus, Annunci-
alto Angeli and Munc Dimittis.
The following anthems will be
sung: Gloria Mozart; Arise,
Shine" FTemaker; ito Holy Night"
Adam: Sing D Heavens Towns;
The Prince Of Peace" Clare. The
music will be directed by Mr.. Chas. ].
PeltZ
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Mrs. Lamme Entertains woman's Cub

The Woman's Club was entertained
by Mr.. A. J- Lamme, of East Green
street, Tuesday, December l4th- The
subject for the day was Holland. with
the following program: Responses
Things Dutch Papers. Historical
Sketch, The Land and the People,
Dutch Neutrality.
The feature of the afternoon WA
delightful talk by the hostess, Mrs
Lamme, whose residence abroad has
given her an unusIal insight ana an
intimate acquaintance with the Dutch
people and their customs. Her rare
collection of china, photographs. and
curios, and paintings, served to Illus
trate, and greatly add to the interest
of the occasion.
After the program, Mrs. Lamme
served ten from quaint Dutch SER
vice, while little Delft tea cups gave
the crowning touch to this red letter
day
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Centenary NJ. Z. Church.

Sunday, December 18th, 1915
9.15 a. m.-Sunday school
1890 a. m.-Door to Virtue Lodge,
No. 46, A. r. and A. NJ. will at
tend. Special order Of service
and sermon by the pastor.
Subject, Solomon in all his
glory"
ZOO W. m.-Epworth League-Prof.
Charles Fl. Kolb, leader.
Bright music with orchestra.
T.45 VI. m.-Evening worship.
"A very cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public. You and your
friends Will be welcome. Frank H.
pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
nE A TH Gam
Burgoon.

Prof Willis Archer BurgoOn died
at his home in Gettysburg, Pa, DE
cember 10, from tuberculosis aged 81
years, months and IS days. A short
service was held at hi home on Sun
day evening at which time his pastor,
Rev. Mr.. Oyler, OF the Methodist
Episcopal church, presided. On Mon
day morning hi remains were
brought to the Methodist Episcopal
church in Union Mills. where further
services were conducted by Rev.
Oyler, Rev. Byron, Albertson, and
Rev. DR.. Forlines, OF the Westminster
Seminary. lnterment in
the adjoining cemetery He wa
man OF thorough christian character
and an earnest worker in the church
and Sunday school.
His education was far beyond the
average, having received it in the
public schools and later graduated at
tine Western Maryland College. He
taught I'LL tile public schools, also the
Westminster High School and Lit
tlestown High School, and later be-
came supervising Superintendent Of
the Gettysburg schools.
Although his health was extremely
poor for the past ~ years, he follow
ed his profession until about six
weeks before his death. AS teacher
he was one of the best that Carroll
county ever produced. Tie was q
member Of the Knights Of Pythias OF
Westminster, and Of the P. o. S. oi
Al, of LittlestoWn.
He was a son OF the late John Bur-
goon and is survived by his wife, nee
Miss Estella Lawyer, and ten child
rem, also his mother, one brother, N
Irving Burgoon, OF Gettysburg, and
three sisters, Mrs. William Zacharias
OF Silver Run; Mrs. Monias Bankert
and Miss Emma Burg0on, of Union
Mills.-From Union Mills Cores.
pondent.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
-Eleeser.

Mrs. Robert Feeser, Of Littlestown.
Pa, died December 3, at. her home,
from rheumatism and endicarditis-
She was aged 56 years and 10
months, and was a daughter of the
late MIR. and Mrs. John Motter, Of
Silver Run, Nd.
she is survived by her husband and
two daughters. the Misses Mary and
Florence Feeser. at home; two sisters,
Mrs Susan Formwalt and Miss Sallie
Motter. and one brother, Levi Mot
ter. ali of Littlestown
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon at l o'clock, from her late home.
the Revs. Milton Whitener and F. S.
Lindaman, I'D ID, officiating Inter
ment at Silver Run, Md
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UniontoNn Lutheran Charge.

Communion services at Baust, Sun
town, 230. Christmas services as fol
lows Mt Union, Thursday evening,
December %; Uniontown, Friday even
ing. December pa; Baust. Saturday
evening, December %; Winters, Sun
day evening, December 26. W. F..
Saltzgiyer, pastor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
WOodhne Charge.

Services III the charge az follows:
Calvary Church-Sunday school at
$50 a. M, and preaching at 1890 a. m.
Messiah Church-SUnday school All
I.3O ". m., and preaching at 2.30 y. I'D.
Christmas services by the Messiah
Sunday school, December "a, at 7.30 u.
m., ana by the Calvary Sunday school,
December 25th, at 730 D. m. @. wv.
Baughmal, pastor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
MILLIONTH FORD TURNED on,
iii They We're All Taxed, U. y. Would
Get $S,25O,O0O.

Detroit, Mich, Dec 11-If the pro
posed tax On automobiles Of Secre-
tary McAdoo had been in operation
since the day Henry Ford began max
ing mOtorcars, the output Of the fac
tory would have netted the Govern
ment just $S,250, 900.
The Ford plant has turned out
II 100000 cars in all, the last car re-
quired to complete that total having
lust been finished.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Mathias-Burgoon.

Mr.. Herbert q. Matthias, son Or Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore Matthias, of Tan
merry. and Miss Flora J. Burgoon,
daughter Of MIR and Mrs. Thomas II.
Burgoon, OF Glenside, Pa, were united
in marriage at the Carmel Presbyter-
ian Church, Of Glenside, on Sunday,
December 18th, at 1.3O D. M, by the
brides pastor, Rev. J. B. c. Mackie.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
~ FeF5ER GSsSs-.
WaInplerDerr.

Miss Mamie Derr, of this city, for
merly of Creagerstown, and MIR.
Henry Wampler, son OF Mrs Mary
Nampler Pennsylvania avenue, we're
yesterday morning at
O'Clock in Grace Lutheran parsonage
by Rev. William H. Hetrick. After
wedding trip to Frederick and Middle
town, Md, they will reside in this
city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Martin.

Mrs. Sallie =. Martin, wife or U.
Frank Martin, of Beckleysville, died
last Friday of typhoid fever, aged 81
years. She II survived BY her hus-
band. three daughters, Ethel, May and
Bessie Also her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elisha Cox, Greenmount; four
sisters, Mrs. Isaac Ash, Mount Car
mel. Mrs. Norris Gardiner, Gwyn-
brook; Mrs Charles Snyder, Balti-
more, and Mrs Clarkson Bixler,
Hampstead, and three brothers, Alb
raham, New York; Elisha. Of Relay,
and John Cox, of Glencoe
Funeral services were held in the
Methodist Church, Hampstead Inter
ment in the adjoining cemetery.
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Illustrated Sermon.

This Sunday evening, in tn Metho-
dist Protestant Church, an illustrated
sermon will be given by the pastor,
on The Story of Bethlehem" The
illustrations will be views and copies
OF famous paintings. showing arts
tribute to the Christ Child and His
Mother. This Il the first of series
VI illustrated sermons To be given
monthly during the winter
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17

Mark Miller Werehime, infant son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Werehime.
died last Wednesday, December 81, at
the home OF his parents, Waynesboro.
Pa. IRterment in Burns Hill cefne-
terry, Waynesboro, Pa
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17

Ill takes city man To figure out "a
fortune from raising chickens, but his
figures are apt to go wrong because
hanE arc not mathematicians
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17

Artificial eyes were invented by "a
Paris surgeon in the sixteenth CEN
tnry.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17

Will, / eozy corner is a handy place in
Niiiah Nh sweep the dirt.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-17
Marriage Licenses.

ROY I'D. Warfield and Naomi M-
Hood, both OF Mt Airy
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09
Gear Examination.

A periodical examination of the gears should be made from time to time to ascertain if on all speeds forward and reverse-the teeth of the gears and the dogs mesh home as they should do. If the chanse-speed sys, tenn is one in which the position of the lever is controlled by notches in q quadrant, it is a fairly easy matter to correct the mesh by fitting the fresh notches and closing up the old ones, although in reality the proper place to adjust matters is to make good the parts which have actually worn.
 This last is, however. an expensive affair and involves taking the gears right out in most cases. although it is sometimes possible to remove the slid. ing forks and set them up by riv. eting piece of steel plate to their sides if they or the grooves they work in are worn.
 In any case do not tolerate gears which do not come fully into mesh Alter the notch or make good the de feet other than indicated in time or you will. sooner or later, be faced with the expense of paying for renewing a set of gears which otherwise might have lasted for a long period of hard service.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09
TENDERS REDUCE THE DUST
These Sweep Down Behind Rear Wheels and Protect Occupants
 of Vehicle.

One of the successful racing drivers several seasons ago won a leading po- sition in big Indianapolis event be- cause he took advantage of the suction behind the car Of the fayorite. Com parisons afterward showed that this maneuver added appreciably to the average speed of his own machine. This incident is mentioned merely to illustrate how powerful is the draft in the wake of a rapidly moving motor vehicle. Racing car designers en- deayor to shape the car bodies with torpedo or turtle-back lines that the suction may be reduced.
 On the other hand many designers of cars for everyday owners service have added materially 10 this back draft by lenders which sweep far down behind the rear wheels. While the non-racing driver does not object to the small reduction in speed, he does dislike the resulting swirl of dust which hangs over the tonreau in dry weather and the muddy spray which bespatters the occupants of the rear seats in wet going. A new type of rear lenders is typical of a common-sense design by which these disagreeable oc- currences are entirely eliminated.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09
NEW STEERING GEAR
CALCULATED TO REMOVE sTRAln
 FROM DRIVER.
Makes IL Easier to Keep Car in Path When the Road Is Sandy
 or Muddy.

The driver of light car that is not equipped with a worm steering gear finds it a problem to keep the car or muddy roads. or when one of the front wheels strikes a rut or chuck hole. remarks a writer in Modern Me chanics. The nervous tension is great and at times driving ceases to be a pleasure.
 A device designed to prevent this strain is illustrated here. The de vice is readily added to the steering gear of any light car and, once in
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09

many such farms, where a dozen cows are kept and accommodation is need ed for or horses.
 The foundation is of concrete with a heavy wall extending all around the outside of the barn. This wall also includes the silo and feed room be- tween the silo and the barn.
 The floor, both in the COW stable and horse stable, is of concrete made In sections to prevent cracking. The floor in the horse stable end is made level and even across. The concrete floor in the COW stable end is higher in the middle to raise the feed alley and managers above the gutters and alleyways behind the COWS.
 Thirty-four feet ir width gives room for a center feed alley and allows 2 feet for each manager, feet for the COW stalls and 16 inches for each gut tel, and leaves feet inches for each aueyway between the gutters and the outside walls
 The foundation wall extends up above grade about 20 inches or feet. From the top of the foundation wall sS the peak the building is constructed of light timbers on the plank frame construction plan. Each pair of raft CTS forms a truss with the feet resting o1 the sills. These trusses are tied together crossways of the building by the 2x10 inch joists that support the floor These joists are 12 feet long and are spiked together where they pass each other at the girders.
 The stall partitions are of iron. The whole interior of the stable is lined with a smooth finish, carefully painted with three coats of lead and oil paint, carefully worked into the matched
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09
KEEPING CAR CLEAN
Important Matter, and Does Not Call for Excessive Amount
 of Time or Labor.
VARNlSH NEEDS PROPER CARE
Immediate Attention at the End of Each Trip Will Do Much to Keep Vehicle in Condtion-Best
 Method of Remov-
 ing Mud

Why Is it that man or woman. who in the matter of dress are immaculate, whose shoes and headwear are always neat, and whose home is cleanliness personified. will drive around in an au- tomobile that looks as if it had been out in the weather for a decade and had never experienced a bath or had had coat of paint' The only answer to this is that they don't know how to keep a car looking neat.
 All automobiles are turned out by the factories and sold by the agents looking as if they had just been turned out by a piano fnisher. It is easy enough with a, little knowledge, care and attention 10 keep them look ing that way.
 The touring season is about to open. and in travelling over the country roads the car is sure to accumulate considerable dust and dirt. As soon as the trip is finished it should receive immediate attention. and in the man. ner of washing the automobile lies the whole secret Of keeping the car looking like new.
 No varnish will endure being scrubbed with brush or with hot Wa ter. No varnish will withstand the chemical action of ammonia or any mon washing fluids or powders. No yarnish will stand having dust or mud rubbed of, nor will it endure the grits of dust and mud driven into it by the water blast from high pressure hose to which it is often subjected
 Use water at GO degrees or lower and soft, clean cloth or sponge. It is best to use no kind of soap unless it is pure castillo. Mud, wet or dry, should be removed with flowing water squeezed from a clean sponge or flowing from a hose with little pressure-never with a water blast.
 When not in use keep the car GOV cred with soft-lined cover. All dust contains grit and all smoke contains acid, and against these a cloth cover offers adequate protection.
 However well yarnish has endured weather testing. it may be seriously affected by instant extremes of tenn perature A glass dish may be filled with boiling water. slowly. without cracking it. and may be filled with ice water. slowly, but it will invariably crack if plunged instantly from boiling water into ice water and vice versa
 Some useful "don'ts" follow:
 Don't allow curious persons to lay their hands on the varnish of your car-it creates instant change of temperature.
 Don't keep your car in a stable or near horses. Ammonia fumes are deadly to varnish.
 Don't assume that any varnish can last forever Good varnish lasts a req sonable length of time even with care less treatment; but it lasts two or three times as long if you treat it well.
Tombstone epitaph., 1915-05-09
Automobile Lock.

Thomas J. Kehoe of Toledo, Ohio
 has secured patent No. I,l26,7s1 for an automobile lock which has swinging arm pivoted at one end to the ordinary slotted guide for the controlling lever of the engine. This arm has at It's swinging end a notch which can be swung to receive the controlling lever when the latter is in neutral position and a lock secures the swinging arm in this position. American,