The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-12-01
CARROLLTON HEIGHTS.


other Thanksgiving, with grateful
hearts for the many blessings which
we have enjoyed the past year, most
Of all, we are especially grateful for
the privilege of living in a Nation
where Peace reigneth. Then too, our
hearts 60 out in gratitude for the
bountiful crops and for health and
strength to be able to gather them in
our storehouses.
a. beautiful Harvest Home and
service was held at
Bethel church last Sunday morning
under the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid
Society OF that place. A splendid
musical program was rendered under
the direction of Mr.. K. R. Taylor con-
sisting of solo by Miss Matte Ship
ley and a quartette by Messrs. K. r.
and Morris Taylor and Mesdames
James and Raymond Shilling, inter
spersed by congregational singing
followed by forceful and appropriate
sermon by the pastor, Rev. :. b
Craft. The church was artistically
decorated with fruits, vegetables
grains and flowers and presented a
most attractive appearance. On be-
half of the Ladies' Aid and in a few
fitting remarks this splendid contrl-
button was presented to the pastor
who in return made an impressive
response. Mrs. Emily Algire, who
has been it's president since its or
ganization, gave short history or Inc
society and the work 1t has accom-
plished, showing it is in fourishlne
condition. May this venerable lady
live to enjoy many more years or &C.
tive service. It's secretary, Mrs. Al
mira Lockard, made an appeal for
collection to which all contributed
literally. The service was concluded
at the evening service of the Christian
Endeavor, led by Mrs. Walter Taylor
Mr.. Clifton Shipley and bride, who
were married recently, spent last
Friday with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Shipley.
Mr.. Paul Shaffer and friend, of Bal
timore, were recent guests OF Mr.. AND
Mrs. p. r. Shaffer.
Mr.. VIM. Shaffer, of New Jersey
spent a week with his parents, MT
and Mrs. Edward Shaffer, recently.
Do not forget the oyster supper this
week in the hall, under the auspices
of the Carrollton Cornet Band. They
are famous for the good meals they
serve.
Protracted meeting is in progress
at Bethel church, and much interest
is manifested.
Owing to the inclement weather
the w. c.. RI. U. was unable to meet
this month. However, this did not
stop the splendid work to the Kinder
garten and three barrels of fruit and
vegetables were packed and shipped
to it's headquarters on Gay street.
Butchering is the chief occupation
of the day and some fine porkers have
fallen a victim of the knife and found
their way to the pork barrel.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Boring, of
Baltimore, spent last Sunday with
Mrs. Behring'S sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Taylor and family.
Misses Emma Caple, Ethel Sharrer
and Mr.. and Mrs. John Martins child
are under the doctors care for colds.
Mrs. Sue E. Kellar was suddenly
called, last Friday, to the home of her
brother, j. Glenn Smith, of Berlin,
Pa, to nurse his wife, who is a great
sufferer from a cancer.
The many friends Of Uncle" John
Uhler were glad to find he had wend-
ed his way to the church last Sunday
morning. Uncle" John is great
sufferer from rheumatism and is sell
dom blessed with this privilege. Also
Mrs. Noah Arbaugh, who has been de-
prived of this privilege, on account OF
the effects of a fall. She still carries
a stiff arm.
While playing ball Master Emory
Blizzard unfortunately fell and frac-
tured his arm. Medical aid was sum-
moned and he is resting as easily as
can he expected.
We regretted to learn that MIR.
Jesse Taylor suffered another stroke
of paralysis. He and his family have
our heartfelt sympathy. He is some
what improved at this writing.
Mr.. Marion Abbott of Par Ridge, is
assistant teacher of Bethel school.
Mr.. Abbott once taught at Browns
school at this place.
We are glad to make the following
report of Browns school, under the
efficient management of Miss Emma
Caple, teacher. The following pupils
attended every day in the term that
has just ended: Eva and Leila Brehm,
Ethel Sharrer, Louise and Edward
Mancha, Ruth and Clarkson David
son, Leoda, Robert, Carroll, Preston,
James and Harland Blizzard, Anna
Martin, Lawrence Basler, George
Walsh and Gilbert Frieze; also II
pupils have not been late one morn
ing to which reward cards have been
given. Sample tubes of Colgate's
tooth paste and a pledge card was
given each pupil by the teacher. We
trust each child will sign the pledge
Miss Caple will spend the Thanksgiv-
ing holiday at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Sara Caple, Sandyville.
The losers in the recent Sunday
school contest will entertain the win
ners at the home of Mr.. Morris Tay-
lor, on December 10. Each person
has the privilege of taking a friend.
AT the invitation of some friends,
one of our venerable gentlemen con-
sented to 60 on hunting expedition
for Bier Rabbit. After strolIing some
distance thus displaying the sticka-
tiveness disposition, as only good
sportsmen do, he spied hs goal, so
buttoning up his coat he aimed and
fired only to find that he had shot a
dead rabbit. He has heretofore en-
joyed the title of foxy grandpa" but
the boys got one Gin" on him this
time.
A rich treat is in store for all ladies
who can attend the free lecture of
Dr. Bordeaux Sisco, of Baltimore, i'm
Social Hall, Westminster, December 6.