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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
UNIONTOYV

Miss Annie Mcmahon. or Baltimore.
was a weeks end guest of Mrs. Glenn
entina Mering.
\ Mr. and Mrs. H B. FDgle entertain
ed friends the past Thursday night.
Mrs. John Shaw is spending some
thine with her daughter, Mrs. Ivan
Smith, OF Bark FILL.
Miss Bertha Shriner spent several
days in Baltimore this week
Mrs. Perla McMaster returned Oh
Friday from a visit To- Fawn Grove.
/ Russell FIeagle, of Baltimore, was
home over Sunday
\ Miss Loretta Weaver has recently
taken q school IN Bachman's Valley.
Mrs. Jacob Price and Mrs. Bernard
Pmning are visiting relatives in
| WaynesborD-
| Hayden Michaels spent Sunday with
his mother, Mrs. Fannie Michaels.
The remains Of Dr. Charles W.
RoutsDn, OF Baltimore, were brought
to UniontoWn on Wednesday and in
TERED i'm the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery. Dr. Routson was the son
OF the late George and Annie Routson,
of Uniontown, and is survived by
three brothers, Henley Routson, of
Baltimore; Cover RoutsDn, OF Way
nesboro, and Melvin Routson, of
UniOntown. The burial service was
held at the cemetery by Rev. W-
Sa1tzgiver.
George Carbaugh, a farmer living
near Fairview, met with serious ac-
cident On Monday He and his broth
er were hauling corn to Mr.. Hilbert.
On their return, while doing some
thing to the wagon he accidentally
fell. The horses started and the
wagon wheels passed over his body,
causing serious injuries. He was
taken to the home of Mr. Kurtz War
ner, and DR.. Kemp took him to the
Union Protestant Hospital, Balti-
more, on the evening train.
Samuel Harmon, living about two
miles from town, was found dead in
bed on Tuesday morning, death sup
posed to have been caused by apo
plexy. HE il survived by his widow
and three children. Funeral services
were held by Rev. T. r. Murray in
the Church Of God on Thursday af-
ternoon. Interment at the Hill
cemetery.
Mrs. Thomas Gill j. spending some
time with her sister, Mrs. Wesley
Gilbert.
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EMORY.

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
at the home Of Mrs. Frank RoOp on
Thursday afternoon, March A. All
are welcome.
The Y. r. p. will meet at Mrs Car
roll Raver's Oh Thursday evening,
March 1. Be sure and come
| Mr.. Solomon Myers spent Sunday
i'm Baltimore with friends
Mrs. Charles Weaver and Miss
lLeathia Beam spent Sunday with the
latter's aunt, Mrs. Elijah Blizzard.
MIR. and Mrs Oliver Clemens, Of
Pleasant Hill, spent the weeks end
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and
MRS. Edward Burk.
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Company H Makes Good Showing.

On Friday evening Company Fl and
First Regiment Band of the Maryland
National Guards were inspected at tn
armory by Major French Stewart and
Capt. Wilerick, of the United States
Army; Gen. Charles D- Gather, of The
First Maryland Brigade, and Capt
VIM. r. Lane, Jr., Of. the First In
fantry.
The company made the best show
Ing Or any inspected BY the officers on
their trip. They were also compli-
mented on their appearance.
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100000 FOR EACH U-RoAT.
Resolution I'm French Chamber or
Deputies Offers Prize.

Paris.-A prize OF 100000 francs
($lO0, OOO) for the crew OF any French,
Allied or neutral vessel which sue
ceAds in destroying and attacking sub
marine is provided for in a resolution
introduced I'm the Chamber OF Deputies
by Andre LIE Fevre. The resolution
says that the Germans are attacking
without distinction ships OF Eli nation
alities, armed or unarmed, and that
this creates new situation which
must by no means b. neglected
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16

Wilson.
ThH mall carriers ara kept busy da-
livarAmg invitations HDr dances given
In and near this place. TO say they
are enjoyed by the youD0 -.
expressing Mn EDlKE 1@ Dui
gj- nIIuly, especially those
zs.gB By Mr. d. G. Y. Kopp every two
weeks, On wednesday,.
Many of 0ur TUung people visited
the gipsieE. near EIderHburg on Sun
day last, as well as the two previous
Sundays SDaha returned enthusiastic
over their Glppd fortunes.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
SWISS FEEL NEW BLOCKADE.

MeatIess Days and Restricted Menus
Employed To Economic.
Berne, Switzerland. Meatless days,
sugar cards, rice cards and restricted
hotel menus ara being resorted to by
the Swiss Government Foodstuffs
are becoming more scarce as result
Of the new naval blockade. Measures
are being taken to reduce everywhere
the uHo of Illuminating gaa I'D save
coal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
THE FAREWELL TO eERnsroRFr

THE FAREWELL TO BERNSTDRFF
Washington. t. farewell state
ment before leaving here for New
York to sail for home, Count Won
Bernstorff expressed tho hope that
war between the United States and
Germany might be averted and that
friendly relations might soon be re-
established. The former German am
bassador said to group of newspaper
correspondents gathered at his house:
tn leaving the United States after
q stay .of eight years, wish TO ex-
tend to my many personal friends my
heartfelt thanks for the great kind
ness and cordial hospitality they have
shown me.
MY heart is full OF gratitude to-
those whose personal feelings never
wavered during the trying years OF
the war. In the last days have TO
ceived 10 many cordial farewell mes
sages that 1t was impossible to send
thanks for them individually.
Countess Won Bernstorfr Joins me
in this expression or our deepest per
.sonal gratitude.
IT hope that war may b. averted
and that the old friendly relations BE-
tween the United States and Germany
may soon be restored
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Trinity Lutheran Church.

Rev. w l. Seabrook, IN consequence
of whose sickness with an attack of
grip, TO service was held &C Trinity
Lutheran church, Deer Park Road,
last Sunday, is better. Service VIII
be held next Sunday morning at 10
o'clock Theme of sermon, Lessons
from the Lives OF Washington and
Lincoln"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. William Burk and
daughter, Julia, and SON, Elton, spent
Sunday with the latter's mother, Mrs.
Chalk, OF Greenspring Valley.
Miss Mary Jones, of Pleasant Hill,
spent the weeks end with her grand
mother, Mrs. Lewis Weaver.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
WOOdbine Charge

Messiah Church-Sunday school at
9.45 a. IN. Preaching service at 1915
IA. m. Calvary Church, Woodbine-
Sunday school D. IN. Preaching
service p. N. G. w. Baughman,
pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16

WE'VE GOT BETTER ACQUAINTED
THIS WINTER ANYHOW. The pub
lie has found out good deal about the
Coal business this winter that's half
tine battle. By careful work together
Smith & Reifsnlder win pull through
the next six weeks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
Carroll Reformed Charge.

St. Benjamin's- Sunday school at 3
IA. TIKI. Divine service ait 10 al m- 81.
Matthews, Pleasant Valley-Sunday
school at 1.30 p. N. Divine service at
$50 ID. "a. IT. wv Reinecke, pastor.
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County commissioners

The board met on Tuesday with
every member present.
Ohio P. Fleming was appointed go
SCISSOR for District NO. 14, ln place Of
George A. Brown, resigned
Bills were passed and paid.
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Suggestion TO Washington That Negotiations
Be Opened For Avoidance OF Conflict
Repudiated At German Capital.
NO SHIPS NOW TO Be WARNED
Schooner Lyman N. law Destroyed by Austrian Submarine
While En- Route From Penobscot Bay Me-,
TO PaImerO, Sicily.

and Austria Serious difiGultlam with
Turkey already exist over interference
with Armsnian and Syrian relief and
&C. detention of more than 1000 Amer
lean refugees
II develops that no message has been
received mt the State Department since
thG break with Germany from either
Ambassador Elkus, In Constantinople,
or from Consul General Murphy, nm
Sofia who cared &C. American Inter
ests throughout Bulgaria. All cables
to and from botA points must 30
through Vienna, hut Oflcials have mo
Indication AS tD whether they ar@ held
up there or by the local Bulgarian and
Turkish authorities.
Would Open Ports To WaFshlPs.
Senator salisbury, Of Delaware,
President pro tempore cf $he Senate
and "a mR5OT1ty member or rhe Foreign
Relations Committee, introduced bill
In the Senate which would throw
down neutrality bars tO warshipS Oh
the Enteute Allies and open all ports.
harbors End territorial waters OF the
United aStAtes tO their warships and
other vessels as freely as in times Ot
peace.
Designed d. measure short Of @c
tUal Mar, termed to discourage the VIC
lati9n oof international law at sea"
the hill was proposed after long DELHI
CREATION and consultation by Senator
salisbury with some Of his colleagues
and oofhcials Of the Government
Whether he had consulted CHI haa Ehe
approval or the President was not
disclosed. There was no discussion t6f
EiFe bill in the Senate and III waa re-
Ferred to the Foreign Relations Com
miittee.
Puzzled Ry BerIin's Denial.
Oficials were somewhat puzzled at %
Berlin dispatch saying it had been au-
n thoritAtively denied there that Ger
Fmany had made any effort Tor further
negotiations on the submarine issue.
tn view OF the representation made ito
\ the department Saturday CO. Eermanyss
lbbebalf by the Swiss Minister, who
stated h. acted upon Germany's ne
quest through hia Government, there
FwaS an inclination here to believe that
/ the Berlin story had been put out
either fOr its effect Oh German public
opinion or to deny sensational versions
Of the affair which might have reached
the German people
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ON THE LAST LAP.

ON THE LAST LAP. It's the
middle Of February winter is On the
Last Imp now. Give us as much notice
as possible, use as little Coal as yOu
can get along with. Smile-and nil
WIN be well Order early in tine dry
ON Smith E ReifSnider.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
sTATEM00D.

-
Tha W. 40. T. U. met at the home Of
Mrs. Stricken, February ". Import
ant business was transacted. Two
new names were added TO the roll
The next meeting Will w. held at tha
lHnme Uf Mrs, Samuel Monroe, March
Is. r.
Mir, and Mrs. Charles BreitWeiser,
who were recently married, moved tO
their new home, near Testers church,
last week. Mrs. BreitWeiser was for
merly Miss Minnie $hauck, and she
will be greatly missed In this COM
munity where she had a host Of
friends who wish for her and her
husband, prosperous and happy
married life.
Several people in Statewood and
vicinity are suffering with sore
thrOats.
The extreme cold weather OF the
last few days has been very hard ON
the grain and clover fields. The
clover seems TO be killed.
Mr.. Thomas Wheeler and Mr.. Lewis
Barnes, who have been On the sick
list, are improving.
Mr.. Charles Bollinger. residing on
the Deer PARK Road, sold his person
Ial property at public sale Monday
February liz. Mr.. Bollmger sold hi
farm about a year ago.
Mr.. Arthur III. Grifee, of Griffee-
wood, spent Saturday and Sunday
with relatives In Baltimore.
Mr. Stewart ,Wantz, of Baltimore. is
visiting relatives near Statewcod,
| Mr. and Mrs. links Griffee and Mrs
Thompson, or Baltimore, and Mr.. VIM
Winters, of Reasterstown; were Sun
day guests of Lucretia Griffee, oi
Statewood.
Mrs. Washington r, Wheeler at
tended the funeral of her sister, Mrs
Rollins, Of Baltimore, Sunday
| The weather is extremely cold.
II The funeral of Mr.. Samuel Myerly'
youngest son, was held at Providence
Methodist Protestant church, Monday
AFTERNOON. Mr.. Myerly formerly re
sided here.
Mrs. Louis IT. Barnes has tine grip
WI R Griffee IL OH the sick list
WINDIE HEIGHTS.
Bang4 bangI bangl
Y Mercy! what claEterl
Mr. Wind is out today;
Guess that's what's the matter
Sickness II prevalent an this TGOm
mEnity. Those Improved are Mr.. VIM
Gibson, Mrs. Catherine Robertson
Misses FlOssie and LaRue Hood.
Mr. Roy Snyder, Bf Baltimore
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr.
Rnd Mrs. Thomas Snyder.
Mr. Oscar Wilson, Df Baltimore
spent from Sunday until Monday viii
This parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samue
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
AL SHIPS NOW mo IT. SUNK ON
SIGHT.

Amsterdarn.-All periods of grace
nor neutral ships entering the zones
announced as prohibited by Germany
have new expired, according to Ber-
ltn ofataRl statement received here.
TsHn statement says that immunity
ceased IN respectful tine Atlantic and
English Channel zones ON the might
0f February -, for the North Sea
zone on February rs, ard for the
Mediterranean zone on February 10.
Nt continues. WIN
From now ON, therefore, I'm all pro
hibited zones the warning which has
been issued fs i'm full force and ship
ping can no longer expect individual
warning. Vessels which enter the
prohibited areas do go with a full
knowledge Uf the dangers threatening
them and their crews 1t is expressly
stated that all news spread from
enemy sources about any torpedoing
cf neutral ships without previous
warning, before the dates mentioned
for the various prohibited areas, f. in-
correct.
''The periods OF grace mentioned
were also i'm force for enemy passen-
ger vessels, because Al was possible
that they were carrying neutral pas
sengers, who we're, perhaps, ignorant
@e the new blockade regulations.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-02-16
The Empire Pipeless
Heater is The Best.

Do not be talked into putting in any other Ppeess
Heater than the Empire Ppeess There are sO many
reasons for installing the Empire that you viii not do
yourself justice unless you Investigate the Empire be-
fore installing any other
THE EMPIRE PIPELESS HEATER is MADE
HEAVIER THAN OTHERS
THE MATERIAL FROM WHICH IT rs MADE is
THE VERY BEST, FOR EVERY ONE KNOWS THE
QUALITY OF THE RED CROSS LINE OF STOVES
AND RANGES AND THE EMPIRE IS MADE BY
THE SAME MAKERS.
THE CONSTRUCTION IS UNSURPASSED AS
TIE COOPERATIVE FOUNDRY HAVE BEEN
ACKNOWLEDGED THE LEADING FURNACE
MANUFACTURERS IN THE COUNTRY.
IT IS INSTALLED BY "a PRACTICAL HEATING
FIRM AS WE HAVE TWENTY TWO YEARS OF
PRACTICAL HEATING EXPERIENCE 10 BACK
TT UP. ia FACT THAT SHOULD APPEAL TO y
THE AVERAGE PERSON.
THE OVERSIZE RADIATOR MEANS MORE
HEAT WITH LESS FUEL
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST III is CHEAPER
THAN ANY OTHER
Now do you think that you should install any other
without first considering the Empire Pipeess Heater,
when you get better furnace have AZ installed
better and att the same time save a lot Of money
ANOTHER IMPORTANT THING TO CONSIDER
rs THAT WE HAVE TWO MORE SIZES THAN
THE AVERAGE LINE YOU THEREFORE, ARE
ABLE TO GET THE EXACT SIZE THAT YOU
NEED FOR YOUR HOUSE. YOU DO NOT HAVE
TO PAY FOR A FURNACE THAT IS LARGER
THAN NECESSARY.
At the present we have installed NINETEEN of
these Heaters this winter. of have stated
LID previous advertisements this does not compare faV
orably with what competitors have installed but
the Heating Business il only small part of our bus
ness and WE HAVE NOT SOLICITED "a SINGLE
HEATER WHAT WE HAVE INSTALLED HAVE
BEEN SOLD BY PEOPLE COMING TO THE
STORE AND ORDERING SAME.
WE HAVE NEVER TAKEN OUT "a SINGLE
FURNACE-WE HAVE NOT INSTALLED A
SINGLE ONE THAT HAS NOT BEEN PERFECTLY
SATISFACTORY TO THE USER-WE HAVE
GUARANTEED EVERY ONE-AND WE HAVE
NEVER CHANGED THE POSITION OF. ANY PUT
IN NOR HAVE ANY OF OUR CUSTOMERS EVER
HAD TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN THEIR HOUS-
ES. LIE THE HOUSE IT, NOT ADAPTED To a
PIPELESS HEATER WE TELL THE PARTY SO.
Of course do say that viii take ont
ED no il infalible, but if you considering
Pipeless Heater you will get the benefit of long
heating experience.
D. S. Gehr 5 a ? \ NJ
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND.
Nh
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V@uaole Entering MprohIhEted Areas'
VIVID po sunk ON sIght-order Az
plies To Passenger A. Well
Am Freight @RrIpm.

Parise-By orders O. the Washing
t@m Government the American Elm
bmgBy haa made nll arrangements To
transfer the handling Of Austro-Hun-
MmriMM affairs in France to the Swiss
legation Ambassador Sharp made
inquiries at che Foreign Once and
wmm told that such move wan nc
rmptabla tD Che French authorities.
Preparations have been made at the
embassy 10 effect the transfer villain
Gwn hours after notice Jim received.
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Rome. The American schooner
Lyman M. Law was sunk oM February
12 Off Ehe coast of Sardinia hy hos
tile Submarine, says . Etefani dispatch
from Cagliari, Sardinia The vessel
wmm AOadod wREh agricultural maGhan-
cry, The dispatch adds.
The crew OF T.. OF which eight were
Americans, says the message. have
been landed at Cagliara
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BERLIN. 80 It is absolutely denied
here that Germany. I'M "a note tto the
United States, or through other me
diuma, is inviting suggestions nor the
avoidance of actual war.
lt IL reiterated THAI the Imperial
Government is mot permitting doubts
ln aMy quarters regarding the position
aCtively assumed I'm the U-bDat war
fare, and that there can be no talk
@r thought of recession from the pro
gram already being carried rout.
In view Of this, 1t is declared IN
authoritative circles that amy further
parley or exchange of notes with the
United States may be dismissed rs
unwarranted and improbable.
The origin Of 'tre report is ascribgd
to the recent announcement, made
through the Swiss Government, that
Germany was willing IT'D negotiate -
gparting fhe amended treaty or HISS.
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Tha W. C. T- U. met at the home ofE
Mr.. Stricken, February ". import
ant business was transacted. Two
new names were added 70 the roll
The next meeting Will w. held at thaA
Anme WI Mrs, Samuel Monroe, March
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-02
The War Board of Ohio
Today Says:

There are conscientious objecters"
among American housewives who
have asked this question:
"Why should l sign the food pledge
TO conserve food in my home when
the manufacturers are wasting it,
spectators are boosting prices and
anti-Americans are boarding food in
enormous quantities ?"
There will be no more of that,
Mrs. Conscientious Objector" may
oe assured.
Beginning today food control is
made compulsory for manufacturers,
wholesalers, jobbers and many retail
.rs of the country's basic food prod
lcts.
American housewives are asked to
conserve voluntarily the needed war
foods, meat, wheat, fats and sugar.
Sign the pledge card.
Every time you use the bread knife
on non-wheat loaf you cut a slice off
Germany's chance to win the war.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-11-02
ROWDIES TRIED TO
BREAK UP PARTY
AT MT. LIBERTY

Local authorities received a call
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An Old Mans Stomach

AS we grow older and less active,
less and less food is required to meet
the demands of our bodies. If too
much is habitually taken, the stomach
will rebel. When man reaches the
advanced age of 50 or so, you will
find that he is a light eater. Be as
careful as you will, however, you will
occasionally eat more than you should
and will feel the need of Chamber
lain's Tablets to correct the disorder.
These tablets do not contain pepsin,
but strengthen the stomach and en-
able it to perform it's functions natur,
ally. They also cause gentle move,
ment of the bowels.
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AUTO WASHES CURB;
KELSER FIGURES In
MAIN STREET MISHAP

Failing to allow himself enough
room as he Went around the corner of
Main and Vine streets at the south
east corner, p. S. Kelser smashed the
cornerstone in front of Parker's shoe
store Wednesday afternoon when his
automobile struck it. The stone that
was smashed by the automobiles
striking it is the one which contains
the manhOle covering for the sewer
Immediately at the corner.
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LIFE'S JUST 4 ROUND
OF ACCIDENTS F OR
c H A RI LES CHAMPION
Receivers From One Injury
Only To Have A Half-Ton
Casting Fall On Him

Charles Champion, Sr., who had just
recovered from injuries received at
the Cooper foundry several weeks ago,
sustained a badly bruised left leg be-
tween the hip and the knee Wednes-
day when a large piece of iron weigh
ing nearly half a ton fell across that
member while he was working in the
blacksmith shop.
Mr.. Champion had medical atten-
ton and ii was found that no bones
were broken Mr.. Champion was the
subject OF a similar accident about
two weeks ago.
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ORGANIZE PERMANENTLY

officers of the hitherto temporary or
ganization.
ORGANIZE PERMANENTLY
The meeting Wednesday night was
called primarily to perfect the organ
ization of the local chapter by organ
izing in conformity to the rules of
the national organization. Chairman
w. e. Mccormick presided over the
meeting, the order of business being
the reports of the various officers, the
adoption of new bylaws conforming
to the regulations of the American
Red Cross the adoption of the name,
! "The Knox county chapter of the
American Red Cross" upon instruc-
tions from the state headquarters, and
the election of an executive commit
tee, which is composed of ~ men,
bers.
The secretary of the temporary
chapter, Miss Katherine Critchfield,
gave brief history of the events
which led to the formation of the local
chapter and it's acceptance by the ma
tional organization.
Treasurer Sauren Alsdorf reported
as follows Total receipts, $9,S52.75; /;
total disbursements to date, $6,12O.O5 |;
cash balance on hand, S3,732.70. In
the treasurer's itemized report 1t is
significant to note, owing to the mis-
apprehension of some few persons
that all the money expended went to
purchase supplies with which to work
yarn, muslin and the like, postage
telephone, light, heat, etc, and only
$14.S5 was paid as wages" being fol
janitor hire.
kNiTTERS ARE BUSYs
Mrs. E. o. Arnold, chairman of thu
knitting cOmmittee renOrted the cOm
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For a Weak Stomach

AS a general rule all you need to
do is to adopt diet suited to your
age and occupation and to keep your
bowels regular. When you feel that
you have eaten too much and when
constipated, take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets.