The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-06-15
Yesterday was Flag Day.

d. r. SnrlVer 90. started tnelr can
ming factories in this county this week
to can peas.
Mrs. Murray Shreeve, Finksburg,
who has been very ill with pneumonia
and grip is recovering.
Man looks upon a mule as the most
obstinate creature ON earth, but
mule has its own opinion on that
subject.
The electric light pole that holds
the arc light at the Forks of the Roao,
broke off Wednesday night and fell
in the street.
The Girls Club of Grace Lutheran
Church was delightfully."- entertained
by Miss Hattie Willet last evening at
her hospitable home on Liberty street.
Regular preaching services at
UniOntown at 1870 a. M, Sunday and
at Baust at go p. m. Children's day
services at Baust at p. m. w. E.
Saltzgiver, pastor.
Four members of the SOLDIERS of
the SOIL" encamped on the property
of B. F. Shriver Co, near this city,
took French leave this week and have
not been heard of since.
Mr.. Jesse Powder, East Main street,
who was confined to the house for a
week with sore foot, having tramped
in a nail, is able to be out and has
taken up his position again.
Charles A CasseH, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James H. Cassell, East Main
street, has accepted position with
the Western Maryland Engineering
Corps with headquarters at Connells-
vile, and has entered upon his duties.
Following the regular service in
Sherman's church on Sunday morn
ing, the Lutheran congregation, Rev.
George Z. Shelter, pastor, burned a
note for over $4,000, which was the
final payment on the new church edi-
flee, recently erected.
The Children's services Of the
Church of God, this city, will be held
in Carroll Hall on Sunday evening,
June II. A very fine program will
be rendered, and a very cordial invi-
tatiOn is extended to all. Come early
and bring friend with you.
The Mems Bible Class of the Church
OF God of estminSter will hold an
ice cream and strawberry festival on
the evenings of June n, % and %
The proceeds will be towards the ben
eft of the church. The festival will
be held in the large vacant store room
next to Mr.. GOrera, the green grocery
men, on West Main street.
For the purpose of planning the
work undertaken by the ladies Of
Westminster and Carroll county in the
interest Of our COuntry'S needs which
work comprises the Red Cross. Navy
League and preparedness, I meeting
will lie held at headquarters, corner
of Main and Court streets, next Tues
day, June ~, at 80 p. IN. in room
kindly loaned by Geo. w. Albaugh
Apply to above address for any infor-
nation desired
4 very few bridges will he con-
structed III Frederick county during
the coming season, on account OF the
high cost of materials. The county
commissioners are also swinging to-
wards the stone bridge type, due to
the high cost OF iron and steel. Re-
Gently the Frederick and Carroll
County commissioners met at Har-
ney, and discussed the advisability of
erecting bridge over the MOnOcacy
ut ShOemaker'S crossing.
A delegation appeared before the
Frederick County Commissioners and
asked that the New Windsor pike,
about 312 miles long, and extending
from New Windsor to Unionville,
be taken over by the county. No def
mite action was taken, although the
impression prevails that commission
crs will take the highway over if it is
given to the county. The latter would
then maintain it until the State Roads
( commission took it in charge.
The Maryland Legislature has
convened for its special session and
is at this time down to work Sena-
tor Wartield has introduced several
BILLS. among them was a bond for
I arTOll county TO raise money to con-
duct the schools in this county. which
was killed in the Senate yesterday.
The reason being as it was no war
measure. as only bills pertaining to
the war Will be accepted at this SEES
sion.
An automobile driven by George
Magin, of TaylOrSville, and a motor
cycle ridden by William Holman, of
ROslyn, were in collision Friday aft
ernoOn On the Rolling Road, Baltimore.
11Ohman was buried some distance
and injured on the chest and body.
Ills motorcycle was smashed Mr. Ma
gin was on his way home with 5000
tOmatO plants to replace those de-
strOyed by the hailstorm Wednesday
His automobile was badly damaged.
Recognizing the fact that but a
small proportion OF the American
.eOple can have the opportunity to
serve IN the battlefield, but that all
men, women and children can do eff
fective service by aiding the Red
ross, PRESIDENT Wilson has issued
proclamation designating the week
ending June 18th as Red Cross week
The proclamation calls upon the peo-
pie TO give generously to the fund
for the support of the national relief
needs.
There will be a rally OF the Sunday
schools OF Manchester district on Sun
day afternoon, June "a, at $50 D. m.
Ill the Lutheran church. Manchester
This is one OF a series of fourteen
similar meetings being held this sum-
mer i'll each Of the fourteen districts
of the county. All the schools of Man.
chester district are asked to send rep
resentatiyes. The principal address
will be made by Rev. {. w. Walck, of
the Reformed church, Of Westminster
There will also be talks in modern
Sunday school work by the county Of
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