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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
INCOME TAX DUE.
Deputy Collector w. b. Lucas lis at
Your Service at Westminster POST
office Until March 6-Blanks Will
BE Furnished You.

Mr.. wv. B. Lucas, deputy revenue
collector, arrived at the Postoffice
Wednesday and will be ON duty until
March 6 to instruct persons as to how
their income tax reports must be
made out. His schedule for Carroll
county is as follows:
stminster-February 26 to March
6, at the postoffice.
Mt. Airy-March Z and at the
postOffice.
New Windsor-March 10 and IL, at
the postoff1ce.
Manchester-March IL at the post
Office.
The income tax provisions Of the
act reach the pocket-book of. every
single person in the United States
whose net income for 1918 was $1,000.
or more. and of every married person
whose net income was $4,000 or more
Persons whose net income equal1ed or
exceeded these amounts, according to
their marital status. must file re-
turn Of income with the collector of
internal revenue for the district in
which they live on or before March
Is.
Here is what will happen to them
if they don't; for failure to file a re
turn on time. fine of not more than
$1,000 and an additional assessment of
25 per cent of the amount of tax due.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
COURT HOUSE NEWS
,,,,,crBs or REAL ESTATE, MARRIAGE
LICENSES, ETC.
.r,r HAS ADJOURNED-ROD COM
uIssIOHERS APPOINTED.
Circuit Curt News.

., Circuit Court reconvened On
" ~ last and the following cases
NNa1i 1diienosed of during the week with
II,s,. NJ IN Moss, Associate Judge, on the
sSsa, c.ats of Maryland, Appellant vs..
y s r Englar, Appellee Unlaw-
ls' 3D. rracticing vertinary medicine
w V .nraery without first having pro-
w certificate of registration from
NY Stste r Medical Board; tried before
wv , verdict not guilty and traver-
). 4 dscharged. Seabrook for State.
<,rt B. Brown for traverser.
'sn-, se-vmopd Cilley, plaintiff, VS. The
IA Machinery Company, body
..orate, rmr defendant; action of debt.
VII W before jury; verdict for plain
W. .rd damages assessed at $1029.S7.
ra,t % and Steele for plaintiff; Bond
p,rse for defendant.
a'nrt l adjourned ON Wednesday and
IN discharged.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Celebrate Golden Wedding.

A family of happy children and
grandchildren gathered at the home
of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam F'rock. of Silver Run, on Friday
February p. 1t was the occasion of
the celebration OF the golden wedding
anniversary of this estimable couple.
making. 1t is rather the exception
than the rule that two people are
privileged to enjoy fifty years OF a
happy married life. Fifty years ago
on Sunday Immediately after the
morning service in St Mary'S Re-
formed church the now sainted Rev.
w. G.. Cremer, d. D., united this aged
couple in the bonds Of matrimony.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the bride who was the daugh
ter of William J. Feeser who lived at
that time at the foot of Silver Run
Hill. Immediately after the cere-
mony a turkey dinner was enjoyed.
On this occasion after all the child
rem had assembled dinner was also
enjoyed. 1t was the work of the four
daughters and the daughter-in-law
who brought everything with them
ACCCSSd1y dAQ IAnh
the occasion demanded. That Mrs.
Frock is a good cook was proven by
the good things her daughters
brought. The center Of the table
was adorned by a wedding cake
decorated with SO yellow rose buds,
also four white roses for the four
daughters and two yellow roses for
the two sons. The wedding presents
consisted OF beautiful crystal clock
presented by the children, Messrs.
Jacob and Charles Frock, Mrs. John
II. Huff. Mrs. Edward Fl. Brown, Mrs.
Samuel P. Hawk, Mrs. Franklin L.
Matthias. There we're also present
thirteen Of the fifteen grandchildren
and Rev. and Mrs. John S. Adam,
pastor Of st. Mary's Reformed
church. and their daughter, Marjorie
and son. John s., Jr.
The aged couple are enjoying good
health and many we're the wishes
for a long continuation Of this happy
union.
Mr.. Frock is a staunch Democrat
and has been a subscriber Of this
paper for Az years.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
UNION BRIDGE.

Allan Shepherd, on his way home
from France, to Iowa, stopped to see
some of his relatives in Union Bridge,
spent the day, Wednesday, with Mr..
and Mrs. T.. e. Stauffer.
Clarence Whitmore, of the UA S. S.
Clyde. is just home from a three
months cruise, until the 10th Of
March. He is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Whitmore, and enlisted
from here few years ago and was one
OF the five hundred.
WILDER Baker, who was gassed with
a number of others at Edgewood Ar
senal. while transferring dangerous
shells, is at home from the hospital.
He is the only one living of the
bunch. all having died in the hospital
since the accident.
William Plummer, we'll known in
this neighborhood, aged 81 years, died
on Monday, February "a, in New Jer-
sey. His remains. were brought here
with interment in the Friends Bury
ing Ground on Friday, February %.
DR.. w. d. Brown win remove -tq
Keedysville. Washington county, about
the first of April, where he will To-
cate. DR.. Brown has been practicing
medicine in Middleburg and Union
Bridge about twenty-five years.
Mrs. Laura Stein, OF Waynesboro
Pa, is visiting her niece, Mrs. c. P
Snyder
William Gray, of New York city, is
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Jacob Gray.
s. l.. Mackley and Sons shipped from
this station the past week, 24,000
pounds serap paper; $4,000 pounds
scrap iron; $4,000 ponds rags and
scrap iron; $4,000 pounds rags and
making in all 10000 pounds.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
REVENUE BILL SIGNED
Washington Il Bone Dry-Unlawful
To Carry Liquors Into City-In.
creased LevieS On Alcoholic Goods.

Signing OF the revenue bill by
President Wilson on his special train
en- route to Washington Monday night
puts into operation the machinery
flor collecting six billions of taxes
this year.
Higher taxes provided i'm the new
bill went into effect Tuesday on Ii
quor and tobacco. On soft drinks,
including near beer, grape juice, soda
water, and mineral waters, and on
tobacco and on so-called luxuries,
the tax will be effective later.
Articles in the luxury" class on
which increased taxes 60 into effect
later include automobiles and motor
accessories, pianos sporting goods,
chewing gum, cameras, candy, fire
arms, slot machines, toilet soaps and
art goods. The tax is paid by the
manufacturer.
Other features Of the tax bill which
60 into legal effect today, but which
are retroactive and which con-
seuuently are not practically affected
bv the time of the signing of the bill,
include the following:
Taxes on incomes, excess profits
and war profits, estates and inner
itances, and excise taxes on a num-
ber of special businesses, such as
brokers. bowling alley, insurance
companies. theater and amusement
place proprietors and liquor dealers
Drastic measures to prevent the mar
cotic drug, traffic become effective at
once.
On April | new taxes on railroad
and steamship tickets, pipe lines, in
surances. theater admissions and club
dues and a variety df stamp
taxes become effective
Levies against the excess of value
Of so-called semi-Iuxuries1 such as
articles of dress, will be made after
May 1.
The soda fountain tax becomes eff
fective May 1.
Taxes on products of child labor
will be IMPOSED in so days.
Without awaiting signature of the
bill by the President, the internal
Revenue Bureau has gone ahead pre-.
pairing ito administer the law. The
tax return forms and regulations are
being issued and income and profits
tax returns must be filed by March
I15
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
CIVIC LEAGUE MEETS.
F0RESTY COMMITTEE TO PLANT TREES
PLANNING ENTERTAINMENT COMMIT
TEES SHOW SPLENDID WORK.

Thirty-two OF the members of the
Womens Civic League met at the
home of Mrs. ]. P. Wantz, West Main
street, Thursday afternoon, February
Goth. Promptly at 3 o'clock the presi-
dent called for order and announced
the meeting in session.
Mrs. Martha Shaw, the secretary,
and Mrs. Otto Dleffenbach, her as
sistant, were both unavoidably alb
sent. Mrs. J. d. Belt very ably con-
Quoted that part of the meeting.
The treasurer's report showed an
increase over the past month. The
different committees showed splendid
work outlined for the year in their
reports.
The amusement committee is plann-
ing an entertainment to be given in
April, with Miss Dorothy Elderdice
as instructor.
The fly committee is busy getting
i'm flies, and are paying the very at
tractive price of one penny for two
flies. This committee is also con-
Quoting a food exchange sale in the
lobby of the Times every Saturday
afternoon to make money to/p pay for
the flies Your patronage is earn
lestly solicited.
The forestry committee has the
tree boxes ready to put around the
memorial trees as soon as the ground
is in condition for the work. The
boxes will be painted and will there
by add to their durability and at
tractivenesS.
Perhaps one of the very best things
the League is doing just now is sell
ing stock to purchase a piano for the
Armory. We are hearing much about
memorials and receptions for our
soldier boys who have sacrificed SO
much for us in the great world war
These ladies have undertaken the
very beautiful task of making the
Armory attractive and homelike, as
it will always be our boys military
headquarters, and perhaps the place
where many of their evenings will be
spent There is nothing so attractive
to both old and young as music, and
nothing will add more to the pleasure
Of the boys than good piano. There
| will, no doubt, be many entertain
ments given at, the Armory for the
pleasure Of the soldier boys, so these
ladies have in mind a stage curtain
The grounds outside need to be made
attractive, and they are arranging
for the landscape gardener from the
Maryland Agricultural College tc
spend the day here and give advice
and suggestions for this work. We
are sure every right-minded citizen
uf Carroll county is interested in the
Armory, SO we hope there will not
be a person who does not have al
least a small part in this very timely
and much needed improvement. The
shares are selling at twenty cents
per share. and the dividends they pay
will be in much pleasure for all oi
us If no one calls on you for your
contribution. send it to Mrs. Morris
Mitten, Treasurer for the League
Do not allow yourself to be missed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
COunty Commissioners.

The board of County Commissioners
,,,onted the following road Com
.;,ioDers for one year:
T,reytown district. N. 0. Smith
rniontown district-Guy S. Form
HA
TTprs district-John w. B. Flick
lT.
ToOlery's district-Geo. w. Beam
IA Henry NJ. Buckingham.
needom district-William G. Allen
Manchester district-Ezra Frock and
srey Gummel. =
Teaminster district-Chas. Rickle
Id Noah Brown.
franklin district-Edgar S. Jen.
Iadeburg district-Charles E
|IMg
New Windsor William r
|5asOn.
Union Bridge district-John e. BIf.
|nEOl
NL Airy district-Arthur nj. Gosnell
hampstead and Berrett districts are
1EhOut appointments.
John H. Diffendal, Taneytown, has
" En sent to Springfield Hospital
NNasvile, for treatment.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Golden Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel MI.
Hoff celebrated the ffftieth ami
versary of their marriage at
their home near New Wind
sor on Tuesday, the 25th inst. They
are both in their 77th year, there be-
ing but three days difference in their
ages and both are in fairly good health
and enjoyed the occasion as much as
any present.
Their five children are all living
and were all present with the eleven
living grandchildren, as follows:
John III. Hoff. wife and six children,
Mrs. Vernon J. Dotterer. husband and
daughter. Of Union Bridge; Samuel w.
Hoff, wife and four children, DR.. David
Z. Hoff and wife, Of Hagerstown, and
Mrs. N. Chas. Graybill and husband, OF
New Windsor. Oscar Stouffer and
wife, of Hagerstown, friends of the
Hoff family were also present, max
ing twenty-five in all with the bride
and groom. r>'
A most elaborate and tempting din
ner was served at noon, to which all
did ample justice. After enjoying the
afternoon in social conversation and
music the guests were again invited to
the dining room to partake OF an
of refreshment consisting
Of ice cream. cake, candies, bananas,
etc.
Fortunately, there was physician
present to help counteract any evil
effects from over-indulgence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoff were the recip-
1aF i'm
children. which was highly appreciat-
ed The day passed only too quickly
for all who reluctantly said goodbye,
wishing the happy couple many more
such joyous occasions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Meeting OF Parent-Teacher ASsOcia.
tiOn.

tfOns
The meeting of the Parent-Teach-
er Association held in the High
School building on Tuesday evening
February 25, was largely attended,
and was by far the most interesting
and profitable meeting in the history
of the Association.
The meeting was called to order
by the president, Mrs. J. Pearre
jWantz. at p. m, and was led in
prayer by DR.. c. z. Forlines-/
After the reading and approval Of
the minutes of the last meeting, the
;treasurer's report and the reports of
the several committees were read.
The principal entertainment fea-
lures of the evening were several
male duartettes, recitation by Miss
Evelyn Rinker. and piano solo by
Prof. Howard Benson.
The Rev Chalmers w. Walck, ad-
dressed the Association, using as his
topic, THE Fathers Duty to the
Child" Mr. Wa1ck's address was a
strong and forceful appeal to the
father in the interest Of the child, in
which was set forth the necessity for
sympathy anu COOpGEdLAOu DcLWCCA
father and child, and the Importance
of encouraging children to do some
thing worth while
Mr.. Emory c. Bbaugh in school
talk called the attention Of the AS
sociation to some of the material
needs of the schools of Westminster,
emphasizing especially the need Of
better playground facilities. MIR.
Ebaugh's remarks we're followed by
a discussion which led up to a mo-
Hion to hold bazar for the purpose
of supplying funds to meet some Of
the immediate needs of the Schools,
and a committee was appointed to
take charge of the arrangements.
Mr.. Charles. @. Clemson presented
resolution in favor of League Of
Nations" which was adopted by the
Association.
S Mrs. d.. i. Shipley,' chairman OF
the; Child Welfare Committee, in
making her report spoke of the in
,terest and activity OF the late Mr..
and Mrs. Gillelan in the affairs Of
the Association, and presented 5reso-
lutions. which were adopted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28

The Refsterstown Bus Line will
change its schedule tomorrow for the
spring and summer months.
Mrs. Jesse III. Null and son Leo, and
Mrs. Grover r. Little, this city, spent
Wednesday and Thursday in Balti-
more.
Charles Turtle. Church street, was
taken to the Maryland University,
Baltimore. this morning, for an
operation.
Master Charles Mumford is visiting
his mother until st. Vincent's school
is repaired which was destroyed by
fire Saturday night.
DR.. Howard Keller, Manchester,
has received notice CT the death of
his father, Charles H. Emig, in Balti-
more on Monday.
Mrs Claude Billmyer, of Union
Bridge, spent a few days this week
with her sister, Mrs, Harry d.
Fowble. West Main street.
Franklin Fl. Beachtel has sold his
farm in the Silver Run Valley, to
Arthur w. Feeser, a Gamer Of Sill
yer Run. The purchase price of the
$50 acre farm was $4,000 or 1888 1-3
per acre.
The Missionary and Aid Societies Of
St. Beniamin's Lutheran church will
meet at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
E. Starner. on Thursday, March 9Th.
at 2 pm. 1t is hoped that all mem
bers be present.
re TIay yHyhn
killed her husband, February 12, by
shooting him through a closed door
of their house, has been taken to the
Sykesville. Md, sanitarium for treat
ment and observation.
Franklin Fl. Beachtel, who recent
" sold his farm in Silver Run VAL
ley bought the former Chas. II.
Duttera property, in Littlestown,
from Charles Matthias, and will move
to that place in the Spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. David J. Brown, Man
chester received a telegram from their
son, Sterling on Wednesday stating
that he had arrived at Hoboken from
France. He was member OF Com
pany B. 304th Military Police.
MloS 1T lUTOuCG OUIlluOWGIy - LIZ
Blue Ridge Mountains, Mr.. Edward
Mann, of. Patapsco and mt. John
Bitzel OF Tannery spent Sunday at
the home Of Miss Marie Long, of
Pleasant View Farm, Tannery.
Harry Messenger, of Hanover, Pa,
q car-repairer employed by the w.
M. R. met with an accident near
Highfeld. a week ago, by being
thrown from coal car a distance
OF FROM IL to Is feet, landing on x
rock, fracturing his right foot,
and iniuring his back.
H. III. Hermann and wife, and
their son-in-law, Sergeant Benjamin
Lemke and family, have moved from
Hanover to Union Mills where they
will conduct bakery as soon a.
Sergeant Lemke is discharged from
the army. His elbow was fracture i
while i'm service in France
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
The Most Successful neyival Held Tn
Years.


The Westminster Church of God is
now conducting one OF the most sue
cessful evangelistic services that they
have ever held. The meetings have
been in progress nearly four weeks
and the interest is increasing each
night Carroll Hall, where these
meetings are held, is crowded nearly
every night, many persons from the
country have been attending the SER
vices. Already more than 20 have
come forward and knelt at an altar Of
prayer and have decided to live
christian lives Fathers, mothers and
children were kneeling side by side.
The meeting will last all OF this week
and probably all of next week.
Rev. B. B. Wenger, pastor of the
Church Of God at Carrollton has as
sisted i'm this meeting, and his mes
sages have been very. much. appreciat-
ed. All those who have heard him
testify as to his ability as an eyange-
list, also Rev. Lester Guyer, pastor
OF the Free Methodist church, near
Manchester, preached on Wednesday
evening. His message will long be
remembered Mr. Guyer has consent
ed to preach again On Friday, even
ing. Those who have not yet heard
him, should avail themselves or this
opportunity.
The Church or God i& Westminster
has been greatly benefited by the meet
ings, quite a number have been follow
shipped into the church during this
series of meetings. Mr.. Gonso ex-
poets to baptize a very large class at
the close OF the evangelistic effort.
All Christians are cordially invited
to attend these meetings and to take
fulS cart in the same. Come and
bring q friend.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Mt. Pleasant School Entertainment to
be Repeated.

The entertainment given by the
pupils of Mt Pleasant School Febru-
ary 21st was quite successful, but on
account of the bad weather many
people were prevented from being
present. Everyone was 50 delighted
that thAy have requested the enter
tainment be repeated The pupils and
teacher have decided to comply with
the wishes OF the public and give the
entertainment again Friday, March 4.
beginning at ID. m.
We feel certain everyone will en-
joy the performance as it has been
compared to Dwarf Opera In
addition to the entertainment given
February -, several farces and
orchestra selections will be rendered.
Candy will be for sale.
Everybody, IS welcome. Don't for
get the date. Friday, March z, az 5 p.
m.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
The Wantz Building Sold.

One of the largest deals possibly
in the history or Westminster took
place last week when the business
property OF Mr. Charles v. Wantz, on
East Main street, near the railroad,
was purchased by Messrs. Geo. N.
Hunter. Jesse f. Sharrer and Harry
j.. Gorsuch. of this city. The build
ing is the largest in the city and the
best built. It is three stories high,
and Is substantially built of brick
throughout with a fine press brick
front. 1t is occupied by Wantz's
Cigar Store, Sharrer, Gorsnch z
starr. Geo. N. Hunter and Westmins-
ter Candy Kitchen. The considera-
tion Is confidential. II is the home q
4..o Masonic order and few others.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Transfers of Real Estate.

Ishua L. Smith to John II. Six
N wife, conveys 1928 square feet,
u $500.
Charles F. Stick ct al. to John II.
1Ilngham. convey S tracts of land,
10000.
bhn H. Cunningham and wife IL
arles F. Stick, convey 5 tracts Of
N for $4,000.
Sgnund F. Tiser and wife to Elsie
Inn, convey 10,440 square feet, for
Albert G. Boteler ct al. to Charles L.
au1ing, Jr., convey SO acres, for
ITO.
hl Mace and wife to George Helm
convey So acres, for $1,000.
al l.. HOff, mortgage, to Pearre
rough and wife, convey 4 acres,
ESO.
keph Myers and wife to Harry
agardner, convey 140 acres, for
aIy B. Adams to George Fl. Bevard
vile. conveys 20 acres, for s..
ldred B. Hively to w. Vernon
alll and wife, conveys land, for
Jester R. Hobbs and wife to Isaac
Aaters ct al, convey 38,2S1 square
for $50.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28
Orphans Court,

s.uay February 24th.-William f.
aun' administrator of Ella a.
a. a., deceased, settled his first
\. aaal account.
~ 7. Tucker, administrator OF
(N GOODMAN, deceased, settled
ntulu |TIN. and final account.
E,.l uan L. Osterhus, administrator
A.! Grace Osterhus, deceased,
.s,'s aecutrix of William Galloway,
sr,. .u' settled the first and final
ss,,. " vi said acting executrix in
Iae a Or the said William Gallo
M ,sday, February 25tb-The sale
a,s5 'SIate Of Zephaniah Leister,
w was finally ratified and con
\, 'als Of real estate of Ema1ina !
spd oooad coeeased, was finally rati-
NJ = NJ i oSsentz, administrative Of
a q an y, 4 Shoemaker, deceased, re-
md raoei Inventory Of personal prop
received an order to sell
QsrsD%alaLg 7 guardianship Of Franklin
Nsrgssra,. infant, were granted
aa ~ " Warehime, executor OF
d NJ ', = Warehime, deceased d
rtrras s arst account.
RSin.sS, ", Appler, executrix ot
aTeutofv deceased, returned
Nj estst. s q Personal PROPERTY ty
ny persona ana received an order
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1919-02-28

The state tax commission has no.
titled Mr. George W. Brown, local
assessor that effective Immediately af-
ter the general assessment. all real
property in this county will be as
sessed for taxable purpose at sale
value, save and except in certain
cases which shall be decided by the
County Commissioners.
Baltimore detectives arrested Lee
West, Of Annapolis, on the charge Of
robbinE the store of Harry Phelps at
Sykesville, On January 8 and Febru-
ary Q. Sykesville police arrested
George Smith, when he was seen hid
ing some booty ia a culvert under
the tracks near Sykesvi1le.