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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
United States Civil Service Examina
ton,

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an open COM
petitive examination to be held on
August / at any first or second class
postoffice in the States of Maryland,
North Carolina, Virginia, and West
Virginia, and the District of Columbia,
where the Commission has a local
Board of Examiners, to secure
eligibles from which to make certltl-
cation to fill vacancies in first grade
or clerical positions in the various
branches of the Field Service, unless
it is found to be in the interests of the
service to fill any vacancy by rein
statement, transfer or promotion.
1t is expected that a large number
of vacancies in the Internal Revenue
service will be filled from the first
grade or clerical register.
Competitors will be examined i'll the
following first grade subjects, which
will have the relative weights indica-
ted on a basis of 100: Spelling 10,
arithmetic 25, penmanship Is, letter
writing %, copying and correcting
manuscript Is, geography and civil
government 10.
The requirement that competitors
shall receive a rating of at least 10
per cent. in arithmetic and IS per
cent. in report writing (now letter
writing) to become eligible, has been
omitted.
Five hours will be allowed for this
examination.
Age, IS years or over on the date OF
the examination.
Applicants must submit to the eX-
aminer on the day of the examination
their photographs, taken within two
years, securely pasted in the space
provided on the admission cards sent
them after their applications are filed.
Tintypes, group photographs, or
proofs will not be accepted.
This examination is open to all cit
liens of the United States who meet
the requirements.
For application blank (Form l3I)
address the secretary of the United
States Civil Service Board at the GUS
tomhouse or postoftice at any of the
examination points.
Applications must be properly eX-
ecuted and filed with the District Sec
retary at Washington, D. c., in time
for him to arrange for the examina-
ton.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
STATEMENT OF
CARROLL COUNTY.
FINE SHOWING OVER PREVIOUS YEAR
VALUATION OF PROPERTY In
CREASED $243,222.OO BY ASSESS
MENT.

In this issue will be found the
statement of Carroll county for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1917. The
new assessment raised the valuation
on assessable property $243,223.00,
making $17 ,S61.24 more in taxes for
the county. The total receipts for
the year amounted to $279, ,471.93 and
the expenditures $263,203.69, leaving
balance in bank July 1st, of $16,-
267.3S. The best feature of the years
work is that only $2,302.3S in taxes
remain uncollected, against $42 2,240.59
the previous year. For building and
repairing State Roads $25,934.85 we're
spent. For public schools $S9,772.74.
The annual and special pension lists
were less than the previous year.
Expenses of the county Jail $4,259.22.
Mothers pensions $1,7O200. County
road repairs cost $30,722. "A. The
expense for assessment on real es-
tate was $7,19S.57 and personal prop
erty $1,440.31. Expenses at the Coun-
ty Home $9,470.59. Expenses of Cir
cult Court $6,509.49. Building and re-
pairing bridges $S,029.71. Received
from various sources other than tax
collections, $16,1S6.54. The statement
all the way through shows that our
board of County Commissioners are
the right men to govern the affairs
of our county.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
FOR SUMMER
CONFERENCE.
METHODIST PROTESTANT MINISTERS
COMING TO WESTMINSTER.

Methodist Protestant ministers of
the entire state are planning to attend
the summer conference of the denom-
ination, which it has been announced,
will be held here from July &c TO Aug
ust 3. Large tents and small buildings
will be erected on the campus o. West
ern Maryland College for holding the
services, and the enrirn week will be
spent in the open, and net unlike the
camp-meetingS.
According to Rev. \. Norman Ward,
who is chairman Of the committee en-
arrangements, this year attendance
is expected to Outnumber that Of any
previous year. The program will in
clude number of prominent speak
ers of other denominations, and sub
jects of most importance TO The Meth
odist Church will be discussed and
threshed out. Practically all the Balt1-
more ministers are planning to attend,
and in a number of cases the congre-
cations have provided their pastors
with the funds needed to take the trip
and to become an affiliated member OF
the conference.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
J. {. BREITWESER
KILLED.
SHOT BY RAGNER JOHANSEN OVER
BUSINESS AFFAIRS.

A quarrel over business affairs says
the San Francisco Examiner of June
2S, led to the Staying of Jacob E.
of Almeda, a we'll driller
early yesterday morning in the base
ment of the Center Athletic Club,
Octaira street and Golden Gate ave-
nue.. Ragner Johansen, one of the
owners Of the place surrendered. He
asserted that Fred G. Muller, another
owner of the club, had done the ac-
tual shooting. Johansen was charged
with murder. The shooting occurred
in the basement of the club building
The shots were heard by neighbors
Later the body of Mr. Breitweiser was
found there. Meanwhile both Muller
and Johansen had fled.
Mr.. BreitWeiser was employed to
drill a we'll in the basement to furnish
water for a tank. There was trouble
over the contract and he was threat
ened with violence
Mr.. Breitweiser went to the club to
remove his apparatus, when he had
a dispute and was shot dead before he
could get away. Mr.. Breitweiser was
so years of age, and is survived by a
wife and family. He also has the fol-
lowing brothers living. John Brett
weiser, near this city; Adam Brett
,Weiser, of Anderson, Ind; George
BreitweiSer, of Republic, Ohio, and
one sister, Miss Mary E. Breitweiser
of Frederick
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Dies Sitting ON Porch.

While seated upon the front porch
Of the home of Peter Menges, at Han
over, Pa, Sunday morning, waiting
for the arrival of a street car upon
which he intended to ride to the CEN
ter Of the town, Francis II. Gross, suf-
fered an attack of heart trouble and
died within a few minutes.
Death occurred at 7.15 o'clock, and
was pronounced as having been caused
by heart trouble.
The body was removed to the home
of his daughter, Mrs William H. Sny-
der, Is Krug avenue, Hanover, Pa,
with whom he resided He was aged
S4 years, 3 months and Z days.
Mr.. Gross was born in Carroll cOun-
ty, Md, and was son Of the late Mr..
and Mrs. John Gross.
On February 20, 1859 he was mar
ried to Miss Maria Senft, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Moses Senft, of Porters
who survives, one brother, William N.
c. oss, oe Snyder burg vi also sur
yves.
The funeral was held on WeGnes-
day afternoon with services from the
Snyder home at 100 O'Clock by his
pastor Rev. c. w. Baker, of New Ok
ford
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
Improvement To W. III. s. Building.

AT the regular meeting of the Car
roll County Board of Education, held
in the office of the Board on Tuesday,
July 3rd, all members were present
except Commissioners Hopkins and
Feeser The meeting was called to or
der at 1870 a. m.
After the reading and approval of
the minutes of the previous meeting
the regular order of business was TAX
en- up.
The list of unpaid bills was first
considered and all bills as outlined
were ordered paid by the Board.
The advsability of purchasing coal
was next considered and the Board de-
cided to defer the coal proposition un-
til the next meeting.
Report on the estimate of improve
ments to the Union Bridge school
building, by Mr.. Uhler, was read to the
Board and noted by them.
Report on the estimate of cost of i'm
provements to the Westminster High
School Building by N. C. Erb and II.
D. Ditman, were read to the Board,
and the Board authorized that the re-
pairs, as outlined be made to the High
chool and the work given to n. Claude
Erb, whose bid was the lowest. In this
connection also the Board continued
the committee in charge to investigate
and secure additional space for school
purposes, composed Of President
Wantz and Superintendent Unger.
Report on the condemnation of land
at Hampstead was made in full by Mr..
Clemson regarding surveying, etc, and
the necessary legal steps to be taken
to acquire the land.
The advisability of taking out fire
and liability insurance on the automo-
bile owned by the Board Of Education,
was considered, and the Board author
lied that both fire and liability poll
cy be secured.
Report was made by Commissioner
Allender on the leasing of additional
quarters at Hampstead for school pur-
poses, and the Board left this matter
in the hands of the ommittee-Super-
intendent Unger and Commissioner
Allender.
The adoption of the rural re-organ-
ization scheme was read to the Board
but held in allegiance until the next
meeting.
The necessity of new roofs for Lei
ster's, Mahlon's and one-half of Wes-
ley schools, was considered, and the
Board authorized that new shingle
roofs be put on these buildings.
Report of Mr.. Meade OILERS work
for the month of June was read to the
Board and noted by them.
Mr.. Clemson made a report to the
Board respecting the drawing of the
Bill for bonding the County for school
purposes and its presentation to the
Legislature, and the course of its his
tory up to the time of the death of the
Bill in the House.
No other matters being up for con-
the Board adjourned until
receipt of notice from Superintendent
Unger.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
Hill.

Clara B. Hill, daughter of Mrs.
Catherine E. Hill, died Wednesday
morning at $50 o'clock. For the past
six months she has been ill as the re-
suit of an operation last December
for abdominal trouble, from which
she seemed to improve. She received
her education at public schools, Frank
lin High School and the Maryland
State Normal School. She was a sue
cessful teacher having taught while
in her own county. From there she
went to Baltimore county where she
spent the last six years as an assls-
tant at Owings Mills School, until
three weeks before her operation. she
was a member of the Teachers Re
tirement Fund Assistant Teachers
Association, and The Patrons CLUB.
Besides her mother, Mrs. Catherine
Hill, she is survived by sisters and
3 brothers. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. E. G.. Dudrear, OF
Walkersville and Rev. c. R. Banes,
Friday, July goth, and interment was
made in Pleasant Grove Methodist
Episcopal Cemetery. Miss Hill was
an active church worker. The pail
bearers were John Magee, Louis Cor
such. Edgar Armacost, Walter Shipley,
Ira Dorsey and Edward Knox. F. A.
Sharrer & Son funeral directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20

DEATHS.
Porter.

Mrs. Mary c. Porter, sister of John
<. l.. Hanna, this city, and widow OF
F. T. Porter, of Norfolk, Va, died
at the University of Maryland hos
pital, Baltimore, on Tuesday, July II,
at 1870 p. m, after an illness Of ten
days, following an operation.
The body was brought to this city
on Wednesday evening by Mr.. Frank
c. Sharrer, funeral director, and after
services at her home, conducted by
Rev. E. IT. Mowbray, pastor Of Cen
tenary Methodist Episcopal Church,
assisted by Rev. Edgar T. Read pas
tor of the Methodist Protestant
church, she was laid to rest in West
minister cemetery at p. m. this af-
Me-" and Miss Addie Manahan sang
as a solo, Il walk and l talk with
God.
The pallbearers were H. P. Cor
such, Joseph B. Boyle, Charles E.
Lippy, o. G. Corbin, Jesse c. Sharrer
and o. D. Gilbert.
Mrs. Porter was twice married. Her
first husband was Mr.. John Buzby, of
this city, who died many years ago.
Her second husband was Mr.. F. T..
Porter, prominent business man OF
Norfolk, Va. After his death, Mrs. Por-
ter came to Westminster and made
her home with her brother, Mr.. John
E. l.. Hanna, where she made many
friends, who loved her for her many
sterling qualities and her bright,
cheerful disposition which made her
home such a pleasant place and where
a welcome greeting was always sure
to be found.
Mrs. Porter had one son, who died
soon after reaching manhood. She is
survived by four sisters and two
brothers: Mrs Margaret Ecker, Ling
anore; Mrs. Byron Dorsey, Mt. Airy;
Mrs Ferdinand Warner, Richmond,
Ind; Mrs Jean Sheely, Gettysburg,
Pa; Prof. G. c.. Hanna, Roosevelt, N.
NJ, and John E. L. Hanna, this city,
and a large circle of friends and rel
atives.
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ST. JOHNS FETE.
New Attractions Laid Out BY Com
mittee-BOy Scout Band Engaged.

Special electric illuminations, dec
orations in National colors, the Boy
Scout Band and the flying horses will
feature the weeks lawn fete on St.
Johns Church grounds from July 2Sth
to August 4th Messrs. Charles Vel
nosky, Raymond and Harry Rickle,
John Gahl, Joseph Hahn, Charles
Yingling, Sr., John Leahy and Chas.
Swinderman form the committee to
arrange a program of interesting
events.
Miss Ruth Walsh, Robert Barth and
Charles Yingling, Jr., will look after
the entertainment Of the young folks.
Thursday, August 2, is to be known
as "Children's Evening" when every
child on the grounds will receive a
treat or souvenir Immediately after
the presentation of old Plantation
in the Parish Hall. The Little Min
strels" are rehearsing new stunts
with which to surprise their friends.
The ladies in charge of fancy and
refreshment tables are Miss Alice Sin
mott, Miss Mary Swinderman, Mrs.
John H. Cunningham, Mrs. William II.
Thomas, the Misses Case and Miss
Mary Await.
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Red Cross Sunday.

The pastors OF all the churches in
Carroll county will be requested to
observe Sunday, July 29th, as Red
Cross Sunday.
There seems to be some misappre-
hension even among many well in
formed people, as to the work the
Red Cross Society has done in the
past, is doing today and must do in
the days, months, and perhaps years
that are Immediately before us. 1t
is hoped that every pastor in the
county will devote at least few min
utes of the service on Sunday, July
29th, in placing before the people the
nature, scope and magnitude Of the
work of this noble organization Of
relief and mercy.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-07-20
A JOYFUL Social.

Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Beaver gave a
joyful social at their home near War
fieldsburg Tuesday evening. Quite a
pleasant evening was spent. Splendid
music was given on the piano, violin
and banjo. Refreshments were served
in abundance consisting Of beet sand
wiches, cakes, candy, bananas and
coffee Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Elias Beaver, Mr.. and Mrs. Luth-
er Zahn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zahn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Davis, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Woodrow, of Baltimore;
Misses Marie Polster, Daisy Harris,
Goldia Rickerd, Ethel Zahn, Gladys
Zahn, Larue Davis, and Vergie Beav-
er; Messrs. Clarence Caples, Lester
Polster, George and Raymond Wood
row, Clinton Caples, Levi, Arthur and
Wesley Zahn, Harry Elias, Sterling
Hortley and Donald Beaver.
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Myers.

Frank Biglow Myers, 40 years old
died at his home 1928 Old Frederlck
Road. Baltimore, Tuesday july ~, al
ter a lingering illness.
He was the youngest son OF the late
Ephriam and Lydia Myers OF CarFoll
County. The deceased had been in the
employ of the Consolidated Gas and
Electric Company for more than -
years.
He Is survived by widow, Sadie
R. Myers; four sons, Charles, Howard
Robert and Raymond: TWO daughters,
Gladys, and Evelyn; also five brothers,
Jacob Myers, of Baltimore; George
Myers, of Ohio, Howard Myers, OF
Kansas; Charles Myers, of Missouri;
Samuel Myers, of New York; three
sisters, Mrs. Cora Baker, of Baltl-
more; Mrs Charles w Fowler. OF
New Windsor; Mrs Harry Black or
Illinois.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J. Tolly Marsh. Interment in
LOudOn Park Cemetery, Friday, July
13.
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Franklin.

John r. Franklin a life long resi-
dem of Carroll county died at his
home. near TaylOrsville, July II, aged
~ Years, | month and l day. MT
Franklin is survived by his widow,
Mrs. annie f. Franklin, one son, Lou
Is Franklin. of Baltimore county, two
daughters, Mrs. Amy Quick, of Balt1-
more county and Mrs. Maggie CraW-
ford of Taylorsville, two sisters, Mrs.
Eliza Killer and Mrs Elizabeth Wilt,
and a number of grandchildren.
The deceased was a highly respect
ed citizen, successful business man,
retired farmer and an acceptable
member of Taylorsv1lle Methodist
Episcopal Church, from which church
funeral services were held today at z
y. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. {.
RI. Wagner. Interment in adjoining
cemetery. G. NJ. Waltz funeral direct
ar
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Dies Suddenly.

Smith Reifsnider, aged Al years,
died very suddenly Saturday morning
at Allentown, Pa, where he was rep
resenting the Maryland Casualty Com
pany He was a son of the late Judge
Charles II. Reifsnider. His body was
brought to this city Sunday and taken
to the residence of his brother, Ralph,
East Main street. The funeral took
place on Monday morning at the As
cension Episcopal Church. Interment
in the cemetery near the church. He is
survived by the following brothers and
sisters, Judge Charles Reifsnider, Bal
timore; Ralph Reifsnider, this city;
Mrs. Annie Farvei Baltimore, and Miss
Bette Reifsnider, Baltimore.
Pallbearers were, John NJ. Reifsnider,
John H. Cunningham, John L. Reif-
snider, DR.. E. nj. Sullivan, James E.
Smith, Jr., and Robert K. Billingslea.
F. A Sharrer & Son funeral directors.
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kOpp.

Harry Edward Kopp, of Ipava, Ill,
died Wednesday morning at 1890
O'Clock at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kopp, of near
Pleasant Hill. He was aged 36 years.
s months and 22 days. The deceased
was a carpenter by trade, and has
resided in Ipava, Ill, for the past five
years. He is survived by his parents
and the following brothers and sis
ters: Mrs. Albert Shorb, George Kopp
and Monroe Kopp, of Pleasant Hill,
John and Marcellus Kopp, Of Ipava,
ILL.,, and Mrs. William Bankert, OF
Melrose.
The funeral will be held on Sat
urday morning, with short services
from the Kopp home at 8 o'clock and
further services in st. David's church
by Rev. George E. Shelter. Interment
will be made in the family lot in st.
David's church cemetery.
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Boyle.

Henry Boyle, ~ years old, of Lib
ertytown, died Tuesday after an i'll
ness of several years. The funeral was
held yesterday morning from the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Edgar Ham
mond, Libertytown, then to St. Pet
er's Catholic Church. The services
were conducted by Rev. Samuel kav-
anagh Interment in St. Peters Gem
etery.
Mr.. Boyle had been a lifelong resi-
dent of Frederick county, being son
of the late Col. John Brooks Boyle,
and came from one of Maryland's old
est families He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Edgar Hammond and
Mrs. Sidney Sappington, of Liberty
town, six sons, Harry S. and John
Brooke Boyle, of Emmitsburg; Frank
j., Joseph B., James D. and Albert j.
Boyle, of Baltimore, also 4 brothers,
DR.. Charles Boyle, of Hagerstown;
Dr. John Brooke Boyle, of Albemarle,
Va; DR.. Joseph Boyle and Bruce Boyle
of this city.
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do YOUR BIT"
War Emergency Notice

Anyone throughout the county
wishing to serve the country in any
way-yet not knowing how to 60
about it's requested to communi-
cate with Mrs. Austin Gallagher, chair
man, CTel 1875 Westminster) of the
Carroll County Division, Women's 8
Commission on Preparedness and
Survey of Maryland.
Old table clothes or other linen or
muslin, also clean white rags are de-
sired for Red Cross work. Kindly
leave such at Headquarters, Main and
Court streets Lessons in knitting
will be given at 2.30 O. clock each
Monday at headquarters. All are
welcome.
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WEDDINGS.
Smittl---Lynch.

One OF the most Dedutl1ul weddings
and one which attracted a very large
crowd OF friends which completely
filled the church because of the popu-
larity and love for the bride which is
felt by the people of Westminster,
was sOlemniZed in the Methodist Prot
estant Church on Wednesday evening,
July 1S, at o'clock, when Miss Kath-
arine Lynch, daughter Of Mr.. NJ. John
Lynch, of this city, was united in
marriage to Prof. Lewis Earle Smith,
of Mt Herman, Mass. The brides
pastor, Rev. Edgar T. Read, was the
officiating minister.
The church was beautifully and
taStefully decorated with asparagus,
ferns and flowers by the loving hands
of her friends, and formed charm
ing back ground to the bridal party
in their evening gowns.
The bride, who is one of Westmin-
ster's most attractive as we'll as one
of the most lovable of the many fair
maids for which our little city is
famed, entered the church on the
arm of her father, by whom she was
given away, the groom and his best
man meeting them at the altar.
plicity, was of white satin, trim
med with silver lace and pearls, her
veil caught with orange blossoms.
She carried a beautiful shower bou-
quet of white roses and lilies of the
valley. Her sister, Miss Anna Lynch,
in green satin and chiffon, served as
maid of honor, and the bridesmaids
were Miss Bette Knapp, of Baltimore,
and Mrs A. j. Whyte Hutton, of
Chambersburg, Pa, sister OF the
groom, in yellow satin and chiffon,
all carrying bouquets of yellow roses.
Mr. Harry Sieber, Of Lewistown,
Pa, was best man, and Messrs. Ray
Wolfe, of ArdmOre, Pa, and Dennis
and John Lynch, brothers of the bride,
acted as ushers. Miss Mamie Eyster,
of Chambersburg, Pa, an intimate
friend, was the organist.
A reception, which was attended
by the members of the families of the
bride and groom, and few intimate
friends, was held at the residence of
her father on Liberty street, after the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Smith leaving
later in the evening by automobile
for Baltimore. After a wedding trip
they will make their home in Mt. Her.
man, Mass, where Prof. Smith holds
the position of Professor of English
in Mt. Herman School for Boys. He
is a graduate Of both Gettysburg and
Yale Colleges, having graduated with
honors in both colleges.
The bride is a member of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, and one of
it's most active workers, being mem
ber of the choir, the Sunday school
and Christian Endeavor Society in all
of which she has always been found
ready and willing to do more than her
share of work. In the home, in So
ciety, in the church, she will be miss
ed and the good wishes of the en-
tire community follow her to her new
home.
She was the recipient Of large
number of beautiful and useful gifts,
including cut glass, silver and many
articles which will not only serve to
make her new home attractive, but
will be constant reminders of the love
and good will of her numerous
friends, and of her church, the entire
of which united in gift
to her.
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Franklin.

Ambrose p. G. Franklin, we'll
known retired farmer of Franklin
district, died July at the home of his
granddaughter, Mrs. Lucinda Ecker,
near Mt. Olive Methodist Episcopal
, ,hurch, in Mt. Airy district, where
ne had made his home for the last
SIX years, aged SO years, 9 months and
days. He was one Of the oldest
cluzens Of the county and was held
IN high esteem by a large circle OF
relatives and friends. He leaves two
daughters. Mrs. Annie Sellman, Mt.
AIRY, and Mrs. Josephine Haines, Oh
"aynesboro, Pa; six grandchildren
and II eat-grandchildren Funeral
services at Taylorsville Church on
July 10, by Rev. G.. F. Bonn, assisted
toy Rev. Magner. Interment in adjoin-
ing cemetery. Mrs. B. w. Bowman Il
Son funeral directors.