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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
TO LESSEN KICK in BEER
Alcoholic Contents Now To Be But
2 81 Per Cent.

Washington, Dec. 11.-At the re-
quest of Food Administrator Hoover
President Wilson will issue within the
next few days a proclamation reducing
the alcoholic content of beer to "a
per cent. The use of grain for brew
ing will be cut by the order about 80
per cent.
The proclamation has been held up
pending a decision as to whether the
percentage should be based upon vol
ume 0" upon weight. 1t finally was
decided to set a weight standard to
protect brewers of ales and stouts in
whose heavier product the alcoholic
content runs higher by volume.
With the alcoholic content measured
by weight, it is said, there actually
will be about 3 per cent of alcohol in
beer figured by volume.
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Three Farms FOrSdIe

I will sell at Private Sale my three
farms on account of the Compulsory
School Law and what 1 believe to be
the enforcement Of the child labor
law on the farmer. Farm No. l.
Spring Grove Farm, contains about 81
acres. Meadow Brook Farm, No. z
containing 10 acres, both If the farms
are in Taneytown distric. and adjoin
the State road from Taneytown to
Emmitsburg. Farm No. 3, known as
the Linwood Camp Farm, in New
Windsor district, on the Western
Maryland Railroad, between New
Windsor and Linwood, containing
|175B acres. For further information
apply to
JAMES ID. HAINES,
R. L. ID. No. 3, TaneytOwn, Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
ENLECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Ice and
Cold Storage Company Of Westmin-
ster are hereby notified that an cleo
ton Of II Directors to manage the
affairs of the Company for the ensuing
year, will be held at the First Nation
al Bank Building, in Westminster, Md
on Tuesday, January 8, 1918, between
the hours of II a. m, and IL o'clock m
JOS. w. SMITH, Secretary.
dnr1 Ate
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LINEBORO

Miss Goldie Miller, OF Glenvilie,
il the guest of Mrs. Frank Miller, OF
LinebOrO.
Mrs. A. G. Cent?, son Edward, and
daughter, Eva. visited at Hobart re
Gently.
Frank Miller made q business tTip
to Baltimore Tuesday.
J. Rohrbaugh, Of Jefferson, drilled
we'll IS feet deep for J. Hams, OF
LineborO.
c. Miller made a trip to Baltimore
Wednesday.
Mrs. Charles Wertz and Mrs. Elmer
Cent? visited Mrs. A. Cent?, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Jemima Shaf1er, of Lineboro
is visiting relatives at Hanover.
Russell Richards, of Baltimore,
visited friends in LinebOro, Wednes-
day.
p. Wildasin, of Hanover, is visit
ing relatives near LineborO.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21

NOR SALE-111 Acre Farm price
y $4,000; 20 Acre Farm $125O; rs Acre
Farm $500; Fine Town Property $1,000;
a better Town Property, IL room house.
one acre of land $4,000; fine Dairy
E Aere Farm pu 5000 A For fu p 9a Hv
Of these and many other fine farm bar
gains call or phone EDWARD w. CASE,
2l1 East Main Street, Westminster, Md.
Phone 122. dec 14-3t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
NOTICE,

The Stockholders of the Farmers
Fertilizer and Feed Company Of West
minister, Md, are hereby notified that
the annual election for the purpose Of
electing a Board Of Directors to man
age the affairs of said Company for
the ensuing year, will be held at the
Company's Office, on Tuesday, the Sth
day Of January, 1918, between the
hours of 1 p. m. and-2 p. m.
By order OF the Board,
JOHN ROVER, Secretary.
Hno11-to
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
objection OF DIRE CTORS.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock
holders of the Westminster Hardware
Company that an election for Direc-
tors to manage the affairs of the Com
pany for the ensuing year will be held
at the office of the Company, in West
minister, Md, MONDAY, JANUARY 7,
1918, between the hours of 10 and II
o'clock, a. m, and for the transaction
of any other business that may be
presented.
JOSEPH n. SHRIVER,
President
Robert X. Myers, Sec. and Treas
dec IA te
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NOTICE TO TAN PAYERS.

This is to notify tax payers that
have not paid their taxes for the levy
of 1917, that all taxes become due
January l, 1918, and should be paid on
or before this date.
All taxes not paid by this time be-
come in arrears and will be collected
according to law
o. E. DODRER, Collector,
State and County Taxes
for Carroll County.
Office:-Court House,
Westminster, Md dec7-1m
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ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the Stock
holders of the Albaugh-Babylon Gro
Gerry Company that an election of
Five Directors, to manage the affairs
of the Company for the ensuing year,
will be held at the Office of the Com
pany, opposite First National Bank OF
Westminster, at 9 o'clock, a. NJ, Ties
day, January 8, 1918.
GEO. w. ALBAUGH, President.
dec IA tie
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MILE RS,

Mrs. Alice Wink, of Hanover, Pa.
IrISlted her parents Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Rinehart last week.
John K. Miller butchered three
P pgdk on Monday that weighed 30S
nv and 256 pounds, and Harry
prilhart three on Tuesday that
weighed 282, 279 and 260 pounds.
MI: and Mrs. William Kelbaugh OF
Lyndon visited here this week.
b., grandmother Cramer, who has
\; T9en bed fast for some time, is very
dau At this writing at the home of her
Wus3hter, Mrs. James Rohrbaugh.
wNnss Minnie Hoover visited near
"estm1nster this week.
SIT Us. Laura Bollinger, who had sale
lart e ume ago, moved to Manchester
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MORTGAGEE'S SALE
AVA OF A
VALUABLE HOME
In PATAPSCO.

By virtue Of the power and au-
thority contained in a real estate
mortgage from George L. Shamer and
Emily Shamer, his wife, to the I'M
dersigned, mortgage dated ON the
10th day of April, 1916, and recorded
among the Real Estate Mortgage
Records of Carroll County, in LiEel
E. o. c., No. 68, folio 129, &C., the
undersigned mortgage will sell al
public sale on the premises, in Pa
tapsco, in said county, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917,
at p. m, the home of the late George
l.. Shamer, containing
S7s ACRES OF LAND, More or LESS
and improved by a substantial two
story DWELLING HOUSE with 7
rooms, pantry and cellar, well OF
water with pump, meat house, dairy,
hen house, stable and other OUT
buildings.
This property is being sold for the
said deceased.
Possession will be given upon rati-
fcation of sale.
Terms of Sale-One-half cash up
on the day of sale or upon the raliH-
cation thereof by the Court, the bal
ance in six months from the day OF
sale, the credit payment to be secur-
ed by note with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale, or
all cash at the option of purchaser
A cash payment of 500 will b. re-
CURED of the purchaser on day OF
sale.
WI. ESTELLE SHAMER,
Mortgage.
Michael 2. Walsh, Atty.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
DUBLIC SALE
Valuable REAL ESTATE
I'm Middleburg District, Carroll COun'
ty, Maryland.

The undersigned, by virtue of the
power in the last will and testament
of Susannah C. Gorsuch, deceased,
of Carroll county, will offer at Pub
lie Sale, on the premises of the de-
ceased, on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 1917,
at 1 o'clock P NJ, sharp, all the fol
lowing described land and premises,
of which said Susannah C. Gorsuch,
died, seized and possessed, viz:
All that piece or parcel of land
containing 152 SQUARE PERCHES
OF LAND, more or less, situate and
lying 12-mile from keymar, on the
public road leading from Keymar to
Woodsboro, improved by TWO-StOry
Frame, Slate Roof DWELLING
HOUSE, with concrete floor in base
ment and cellar and rooms; barn
hog house, hen house, wood house
and smoke house, all nearly new;
water piped in the house. The prop
erty is in good repair and any person
desiring a good home is worthy of
their attention. Convenient to schools,
churches, stores, etc. Adjoins the
lands of Charles Carver and A. E
Blume.
Terms of Sale as Prescribed by the
COurt:-One-third of the purchase
money to be paid to the said executor
on the day of sale, or on the ratifica-
ton thereof by the Court, and the
residue in two equal payments, one
payable in six months, and the other
payable in twelve months from tne
day of sale; the credit payments to
bc secured by the bonds or single bills
of the purchaser or purchasers, with
sufficient security, bearing interest
from the day Of sale, or all cash at
the option Of the purchaser or pur-
chasers, payable on ratification of
sale. A cash deposit of 100000, or
certified check for same will be re-
quired of the purchaser or purchas-
ers on the day of sale.
J. EDWARD WEST, Executor.
George L. StOckSdale, Attorney.
J. n. O. Smith, AucdOneer.
nov 80
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans' Court of Carroll
County, Maryland, letters testamentary on the
Personal estate of
EMILY J. ELY
late of Carroll County deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscriber
on or before the 3Oth day of June, 1918, they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate.
Given under my hand this 26th day of November
1917.
CHARLES E. Isle,
nov30-4t Executor
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
Rye Straw Wanted.

We want Frail Threshed Rye Straw
ut SIG per ton.
N. T. GORSUCH SON & CO.,
dec7-3t Westminster, Ms
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court of Carroll
county. in Maryland letters of Administration on
the Personal Estate of
LEWIS D. ZEPP,
late of Carroll county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby,
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscriber,
before the Both day of June, 1918; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate.
Given under my hand this 9th day of November
1917.
ELIZA J. ZEPP,
nov 30-4t Administrative.
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OBJECTION NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the Westmin-
ster Savings Bank are hereby notified
that the regular annual meeting for
the election of Seven Directors of The
Westminster Savings Bank to manage
it's concerns and affairs for the en-
suing year will be held on FRIDAY,
JANUARY 4, 1918, between the hours
Of 1 and 2 o'clock, p. m, at the Office
and place Of business of the said
The Westminster Savings Bank, in
Westminster, Carroll County, Mary
land
CHARLES BTLLINGSLEA, Pres
Jacob H. Handley, Treasurer.
dec7-4t
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
MO. 5O41 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In Re: Petition of Rosa M. Morris.
Whereas, application has been made
to the Circuit Court for Carroll Coun-
ty, sitting as a Court of Equity by
Rosa May Morris of said Carroll
County to change her name to Rosa
May Morgan.
1t is thereupon this Goth day of No
vember in the year nineteen hundred
and seventeen, by the Circuit Court
for Carroll County, sitting as a Court
Of Equity on the aforegoing petition
and affidavit filed in this case, ordered
that notice Of said application be
given by inserting a copy of this Or
der in some newspaper published in
Carroll County for three successive
weeks before the 22nd day of Decem-
Der, 1917, warning all persons to show
cause if any they have, on or before
the said 22nd day of December, next,
why decree should not be passed
granting the relief prayed for.
VIM. H. THOMAS
True Copy, test:
EDWARD o. CASH, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21

Mr.. Edward J. Winebrenner, of Fred
erick, Md, says:
''Dandelion Liver Disks have made a
new man of me. / heartily recommend
them to all who suffer from liver trou.
bles or constipation.
% Cents at All Druggists.
1prvn -
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
Notice To Red Cross Members

A special request has been received
from France for garments and other
supplies needed for hospitals to be
delivered within the next three
months.
The Potomac Division is called
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
TLRCTION OF DIRECTORS.

Union National Bank of Westminstt
December z, 1917.
An Election of Directors for this
Bank will be held on
TUESDAY, the 8th day of JANUARY,
1918, between the hours of IL o'clock
p. m. and II m, of said day at said
bank.
JAS. PEARRE WANTZ,
dec7 st Cashier
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders of the Westminster Fertilizer
Company, will be held at the office of
the Company, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1918,
at 100 p. m. The purpose of said
meeting is the election Of five direct
ors to serve for one year and until
their successors are elected, chosen or
qualified.
W. U. MARKER,
dec TIE Sec. and Treas.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-12-21
AUCHONEERS!
CRAWFORD & CRABBS
Hanover, Pa.

Are prepared to do all kind of Auc-
pioneering in Carroll County, Maryland.
aug 24-6m
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sion, tnlS allOImenI 10 ioI d io'1 So
one and it is hoped that it may soon
be filled. 1t is quite likely that
some OF the Chapters have on hand
many OF these articles in finished
state; in which case it is suggested
that they Immediately forward them
to the warehouse OF the Potomac
division G3S D St. n w, Washington,
D. G.. In this way it will be deter
mined how many additional articles
will he rpOuired
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4EIOI e cLSoOS
Michael 2. Walsh, Atty.
G. R Chew, auct.
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ground, still binding on the lines OF
that parcel Of ground as given in said
deed, north eighty-nine degrees east
two perches to the northeast side OF
Piney Falls, south forty-tiVe degrees
east four perches and twenty links,
south siXty-SiX degrees east eight and
one-half perches, and north hfty-tour
degrees east two perches and twenty
two links to the point where stood
the black oak tree above mentioned;
thence binding on the lines OF the
thirdly described parcel OF ground
aforesaid as now run south th1rty-tour
degrees west three perches, south
eighteen and Ole-half degrees east
twenty perches, south eighty-tWo
and one-half degrees east about two
and one-half perches to the end of
sixty-five and one-half perches on the
north seventeen degrees east eighty
perches line of a tract of land called
"Snowdens Cowpens;" thence run
ming with and binding on said line
north eighteen and one-half degrees
east six and one-tenth perches to a
stone standing at the end of the third
line of the parcel Of ground firstly des-
cribed in the above mentioned deed;
thence binding on the lines of said
firstly described parcel Of ground rev.
ersely south forty degrees east TWEEN
ty-six perches to a stone, and north
thirty-three and three-quarters de-
grees east twenty-seven perches to
the sixth line Of the parcel Of land
thirdly described i'm said deed; thence
binding on that line south seventy
eight and one-half. degrees east eigh-
teen perches to a stone standing at
the beginning OF the fourth line or the
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14
HINTS FOR BELATED GIFTS
Bags and Aprons Are Easily and
Quickly Made and They Are Al
ways Acceptable.

For many weeks before Christmas
the household is busy with needle,
crochet hook and tatting shuttle, fash
ioning Christmas gifts for family and
friends. But, there always are some
belated gifts, that must be made dur
ing the last few days, for friends that
we would like to remember.
In such cases there is nothing more
quickly or easily made than bags and
aprons, and one never can have too
many of either. Laundry bags. stock
ing bags, darning bags, piece bags and
bags for soiled handkerchiefs can be
made of chintz or cretonne, and fancy
work bags, purse bags, and handker-
chief bags may be made of silk and
ribbon. Several of these bags can cas-
lily be made in an evening, and they
are always acceptable gifts.
And aprons-no woman ever had
too many aprons. A few yards of ging.
ham, percale and butchers linen made
up into aprons, which would not re.
quire more than day to make a good
supply. would go long ways as gifts
to busy house mothers. And caps, also
AT this time almost every woman
wears some sort of cap when doing
her house work, and a neat, washable
cap makes an acceptable gift, and re
Quires little skill in the making. Ant
so with these practical and quickly
made gifts one MAJ be able to catch III
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14
Christmas Is Still
a Religious
Holiday

Christmas holds unique place as
yearly celebration. The observance
of other holidays has changed, but
Christmas has yielded none of its ORR
ginal SacredneSS. 1t is now, as at first,
essentially religious day. It's reality
voices a song of fraternity people
grow at this season more generous,
more indulgent, more human. 1t is
evangeliStic for the destruction of
malice and ill-will-differences be-
tween one and another are forgotten.
Year by year Christmas devitalizes
selishness, and consequently the day
Is a powerful factor for good. Great
characters step from the spiritualized
atmosphere; majestic deeds of charity
leave their blessing and example ev-
erywhere. Yuletide is not merely
period of gift bestowal or solely time
of thoughtfulness. Its significance is
more profound. Feeling Is immersed
in kindness. Conduct is adapted to
what is highest and best.
The first plain Christmas, of which
that of today is a sublime issue, digni-
fled sacrifice. The Good Book says:
And there were shepherds watching,
and keeping the night watches over
their flocks." A manifestation of per-
sonal sacrifice. Those who would be
rich must give. The gift need not be
monetary. Giving is without limita-
tion--if a singer, give to others a glad
song; if a millionaire in experience,
give freely of advice; If a table of
plenty, share the repast with those
who are not only physically hungry,
but thirsty for sympathy; if invested
with geniality, become a prince giver
of laughter, of service, of encourage
ment. Be constructive. Followers of
this doctrine draw from the season q
rich return in happiness.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14
Don't Really Mean It.

wishing your friends and neigh
bors Merry Christmas is a pleas
ing custom"
''True, but have conscientious scru-
pies against doing So" answered the
thoughtful man.
"What do you meanT'
81 fear great many people say
Merry Christmas in much the same
spirit that they ask, How do you dor
They don't care hang how you do
Exchange.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14
We Christmas TYNE,

Maye everie kyndnesse ye have wroughte
Uponne you're fellowe MEME,
Uponne thys blessed chrystmasse daye
Returne to you againe,
And maye eche logge whyche blazeth
highe
Uponne you're yule-tyde tyre
Reflect in tongues of living flame
You're dearest hearts desyre.
Marion V. Higgins
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14

with Christmas remembrances, even
though belated until the last few days
before Christmas.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1917-12-14

Opening the Fat Purse.
Too many fat purses respond only
to the magic formula: Not to be
opened till Christmas.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-28
LOyd's Brain Leaks.

Uncle Billy Lloyd says, My
wife can compel me to 90 to
church. but she can't compel me
to listen to the sermon.
Ed Baker says, Half of the
women think how fine it would
be to have a husband, and the
other half think how fine it
would be to be single again.
Uncle Dave Woods says. 1t is
hard to believe it, but you can
get a pretty good idea of what a
girl will look like when she is 40
by getting a good look at her
mother.
Unc,e Dock Green says, know
man who doesn't think that
his wife talks too much. but he
has only been married four days.
Charley Byrd says, Another
wall.eyed liar is the man who
tells you that he isn't afraid of
lightning.
Newt Dollar says. A woman
sure has her troubles. II she
doesn't paint, her beauty fades;
and il she does paint, her beauty
rubs off.
Uncle Dock Green says, You
don't have to land a pop.eyed,
curly haired hero to get a good
husband, girls. Grab an ordina'
ry fellow who is good to his
mother his sister and you won't
make a mistake.
Uncle Gus Bentley says, 1t will
not profit you anything to put
whip and spurs to your brain II
you neglect to bride your tongue
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-28

Mrs. Ida Conyer, of Memphis,
I nm, is the guest of friends
and relatives here and in the
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Grimes, of
Tolu, were gu nsts of friends
here during the Chautauqua.
Rev. E. S. Moore had a call
from Greensboro Tuesday, re.
questing him to go there to
preach the funeral of a lady
member of his former charge,
but he could not make train con.
nection in time for the hour set
for the funeral service. Living.
stone Enterprise.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-28

Miss Annie Louise Dean, of
Order, was the guest of Miss
Cora Melton during the Chau.
tauqua, also of her grandmother,
Mrs. Anna V. McFee.
Vernon Oakley came over from
Bowling Green to spend the
week end with his parents, Rev.
and Mrs. w. T. Oakley, and 10
accompany his family home, they
having been here and in the Co.,
two weeks visiting relatives.
Miss Lucille Pope leaves Thurs.
day for Oklahoma and Texas to
be gone several weeks.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1917-06-28
BREWERS BLACKBRD
(Euphsgus cysnocephslus)

Length. ten inches. Its glossy pug
pllsh head distinguishes II from other
blackbirds that do not show In flight
Q troughshaped tail.
Range: Breeds In the West, east
to Texas, Kansas, and Minnesota. and
north to southern Canada; winters
over most OF the United States breed
Ing range, south to Guatemala.
Habits and economic status: Very
numerous In the West and In fal;
gathers in immense Hocks, especially
about barnyards and corrals. During
the cherry season In California Brew.
er's blackbird is much in the orchards.
In one case they were seen to eat free
ly OF cherries. but when a netghboring
fruit raiser began to pillow his orchard
almost every blackbird In the vicinity
was upon the newly opened ground
and close at the plowman's heels In Its
eagerness to get the insects exposed
by the piow. Caterpillars and pupas
form the largest item OF animal food
(about 70 per cent?. Many OF these
are cutworms, and cotton bollworms
or corn earworms were found In ten
stomachs and codling.moth pupae In
II. Beetles constitute over II per
cent OF the food. The vegetable food
is practically contained In three items
grain. fruit. and weed seeds. Grain.
mostly oats. amounts to 81 per cent:
fruit. largely cherries, 4 per cent; and
weed seeds. not quite Q per cent. The
grain is probably mostly Wild. vol
unteer. or waste. % that the bird does
most damage by eating fruit,