The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-09-15

held down position rs q baker at
Eckenrode's Bakery, McSherrystoVn,
has returned.
MT. John Young, formerly of this
city. but now Of Union Bridge. has
purchased huckster route from D.
Fred Englar, Union Bridge.
A number OF our patriotic citizens
erected fine flag pole at the Forks
of-the-Road, Monday. A handsome
flag has been purchased and will
wave from the top of 1t. The pole
is about so feet In height
Mrs. Mary r. McHenry, has been
granted an absolute divorce from her
husband. Bradley MeHenry. The
plaintiff resides in Frederick and the
defendant in this city. He is re-
quired TO pay the cost OF suit
The state road from Westminster
to sykesYille Is receiving Its annual
coat of tar and stone. Auto owners
should not use these roads for a few
weeks on account OF the stone enter
ing the castings and causing punctures.
Mr.. Charles d. A. Frock. Of Mount
Pleasant, musician in the First Regi-
ment Band. who was stationed II
Eagle Pass, Tex. arrived home Mon
day evening. well and hearty. Many
of his friends greeted Mr.. Frock upon
his arrival. who were glad to see him
back.
Last Saturday wheat was Il so per
bushel aud the farmers OF the eonn-
ty we're aware Of II from the string
of wagons loaded down with wheat
on Main and Liberty streets. ready
to dispose OF II at Englar / Spon-
sellers and N. I. Gorsuch Son Coz
elevators.
There will be 4 mass meeting In the
Opera House, this city, tomorrow,
Saturday afternoon, At 2.30 D. m. To
launch the campaign 10 keep Carroll
county dry. DIR. |. NJ. Hare. superIn-
tendent Of the Maryland Anu-Saloon
League, will address the meeting. The
public Is invited.
The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that On Satnr-
day. September 23rd, m examination
will be held In Baltimore TO ill va
caney In the position Of fourth claai
postmaster. at Marriottssille. Nd. Tbs
compensation for this Office. the lasi
fiscal year amounted To s25s.
You will be benefited II you attend
the lecture at Baust's Church. Tuesday
September 10Th, near Tyrone. Subject:
The Cause and the Remedy of The
Present High Cost OF Living by Mr
| ]. Il Sayman. Of Baltimore. Hho hat
made life study of capital and lab
or Entire proceeds 10 be used II
recarpeting the church.
4 city Of canvas has been trans
planted from the sands OF Texas OF
| the banks OF The Rlo Grande To /
| grassy field on the outskirts oi
Laurel. and once again the 500 ODD
officers and men OF the Fourth IN
fantry. National Guard of tie United
States and Maryland. are living of
the threshold Of Baltimore.
Sunday night the b. : o. excursion
train. coming to Martlnsburg. says n.
| Journal, lost their rear coach beloE
WeYerton. and ran six or sefen mllel
before the tralnmen became aware D
the fact When the train ran bael
after the missing ones the passenger
were sitting out along the track Won
derlng how they would get bael
home.
The home OF James d. George, neal
Freedom. caught fire September
about $50 p. m. and had IL not beef
for the prompt arrival Of help from
the neighboring farmers. the dwelling
would no doubt have been totally De
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roof Of the front porch and Eas soul
under control. though II one time. i
looked a. 4 the place Has dommed.
Four dangerous grade crossings Be
tween Thnrmonf and SahIIlasYIllH
along the Western Maryland railway
Will likely be eliminated. according
TO the action taken b. the Frederick
county commissioners, when they or
dered preliminary work 10 Do com.
meneed. To carry out the plan. n.
Western Maryland vii cooperate
with the county and the residents O
the section where the dangerous
crossings are situated.
Samuel :. Mullinix. of near Bons
Corner. who swallowed a bIehlorI1I
OF mercury tablet. Ia getting aIonl
very we'll. While not out Of danger
the chances are favorable for his re-
copery. L Is said thai Mr.. MnllInIz
swallowed the tablet. left the house
walked about the farm. returned L
the house and Nent 10 his bedroom
AS he entered the house. Mrs Mul.
link noticed he was sick and sum.
moned ut. Airy physician.
The new army bill which became :
Law few days ago removes Al doubts
about the transportation charges d
members Of the National Guard wht
have been mustered Into the service
of the United States Who may laIei
be mustered out because they haf.
dependent families at home by pro
yidlng thai they shall be returned y
the expense OF The government TIL.
amounts To we'll On towards 800, anl
many an excused man could not other.
wise take advantage of The right TO Re.
turn home.
Following the leadership of tht
daily press we have been compelled L
do what We could towards reducing
our consumption of paper, the aston.
ishing condition Of this market beIne
well known to every one. To TIN
end we have followed their leader.
ship With the pruning knife 10 reduce
our exchange and our complimentary
lists. so when these good friends fail
TO receive the Advocate aa of Old
they will kindly charge the omission
up 10 the stress Of the paper market
and not to any lessenlng of our de
sire 10 have them anon. nur readaEa
Mrs. Mary Brothers. . years old. 81
FfnkHburg. was arrested Saturday
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