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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
II. MILTON RE|FSNIDER
| DEAD
SUCCUMBS TO AN OPERATION FOH
STOMACH TROUBLE HIS DEATH JK.
EXPEGTED---HIS BODY TO Be BROUGHT
HERE FOR BURIAL.

The community was shocked by the
death early this morning OF John
Milton Reifsnider, ESQ, one of our
most prominent attorneys and citi-
zens. Mr. Reifsnider died at the
Union Protestant Infrmary, Balti-
more, following an operation last
week by DR.. John Finney for ulcera-
ton of the stomach. While Mr.. Reif-
snider had not been well for some
time it was expected that the opera
ton would effect cure, but pleurisy
developed and he was in too weak
ened condition to cope with the COM
plication
John Milton Reifsnider, Esq, was
the SON of the late John L. Reifsnider.
He was educated at the Western
Maryland College and the University
Of Virginia. He studied law under
the late Judge Charles t. Reifsnider,
and upon his admission to the bar
went into partnership whit him; but,
after some years, the firm dissolved
and Mr.. Reifsnider practiced law
alone until he formed another law
partnership with Theodore F. Brown,
Esq, under the name of Reifsnider
and Brown, which continued until his
death. Mr.. Reifsnider was actively
and prominently engaged in the prac-
tice of his profession until his death.
He served as States Attorney, where
he made an enviable record; and was
for a number of years counsel for
Westminster He was appointed a
member of the State Industrial Ac-
cident Commission of Maryland by
former Governor Harrington, and SER
we'd so acceptably and ably that he
was made a member by Governor Har-
rington of the Public Service Com
mission of Maryland, and became its
Chairman upon the retirement of Mr.
Towers He was it's chairman at the
time of his death.
Mr.. Reifsnider was prominent in the
Society Of the Sons of the American
Revolution, and filed many Of its Of
fees, being its President for several
terms He was affable and courteous
and had many friends who will mourn
his death
He is survived by widow, Mrs
Eleanor Fairfax Reifsnider, and chill
dren, Mrs. Thomas Robins, wife of Col
IbODluS VI CAC OAASCO oCdbCo Al ny
: Lieut.. Commander Lawrence F. Ref
snider, of the United States Navy;
Mrs Thomas S. Clarke, wife of Major
IT. S. Clarke, of the u. s. Marine
Corps; John L. Reifsnider, Jr., now oi
York, Pa, and Miss Josephine F
Reifsnider, and five grandchildren.
/ The remains will be brought to
mis- old home on East Green street
today from where funeral services
will be held. At this time no ar
rangements have been made for the
funeral.
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Comfy Commissioners.

The board passed an order direct
ing that Mrs. Jennie Sittig. lunatic,
be confined in the Springfield State
Hospital at the expense of the coun-
ty.
The Commissioners petitioned the
Frederick County commissioners to
admit Mrs. Burlington to the Monte
view Home. her SON to pay $500 per
year for her support and have signed
a bond to that effect
The board appointed o. D. Gilbert
William Lucabaugh and George F.
Leister, examiners, on a road leading
from the Westminster and Manchester
State road to intersect the Gorsuch
road, one-half mile west OF Tannery
Station.
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Religion and Reform.

There is perhaps no idea more Ia
miliar to the regular reader Of the
day. than the one expressed in the
general term, reform. A conviction
prevails that there must be improve
ment in many important phases OF
our social life, il governments ara TO
hold together and civilization Is to
continue to provide security comfort
and the groundwork OF human pro
gress. Theories are prop0unded,
schemes attempted, experiments for
mulated to remove the evils that
threaten decay and to SOW the good
seeds which promise good fruit. The
suggestion of the Catholic Bishops Of
the United States in a pastoral letter
has, therefore, more than q passing
Importance. Church. goer and nom
churchgoer may find ample room for
reflection upon the following words OF
the letter:
AOne true reform the world has
known. 1t was effected, not by force,
agitation or theory, but by a Life in
which the perfect ideal was visibly
realized, becoming the light of men. "
That light has not grown dim with the
passing of time. Men have turned
their eyes away from it; even His
followers have strayed from its path
way; but the truth and the life OF
Jesus Christ are real and clear today
for all who are willing to see. There
is no other name under heaven where
by the world can be saved.
Through the Gospel Of Jesus and
His living example, mankind learned
the meaning, and received the bless
ing. of liberty In His person was
shown the excellence and true digni-
ty of, human nature, wherein human
rights have their center. In His deal
ings with men, justice and mercy,
sympathy and courage, pity for weak
ness and rebuke for hollow pretense,
were perfectly blended. Having full
filled the law, He gave to His follow
ers a new commandment. Having
loved His own who were in the world,
He loved them to the end. And since
He came that they might have life
and have it more abundantly, He gave
it to them through His death.
1.-The Church which Christ estab-
lished has continued His work, up
holding the dignity of man, defending
the rights of the people, relieving dis
tress, consecrating sacrifice and bind
ing all classes together in the love
of their Saviour. The combination
of authority and reasonable freedom
which is the principal element in the
organization Of the Church, is also
indispensable in our social relations.
Without it, there can be neither or
der nor law nor genuine freedom.
But the Church itself would have
been powerless save for the abiding
presence of Christ and his Spirit.
Without me, you can do nothing;
but again, Behold / am with you
all days" Both these saying are as
true today as when they were spoken
by the Master. There may be philos-
ophies and ideals and schemes of re-
form; the wise may deliberate and the
powerful exert their might; but when
the souls of men have to be reached
and transformed to better cause,
that justice may reign and charity
abound, then more than ever is it
true that without Christ our efforts
are vain"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
Mrs. Clyde MObley Gagged and
RObbed.

Mrs Clyde Mobley, Brunswick, wife
Of Baltimore and Ohio RAILROAD
engineer, was bound and gagged by
two masked men late Friday night
and her home ransacked and robbed
of small amount of money. She was
found on the floor helpless by her
daughter
About $50 o'clock two masked men
,entered rear door and walked up to
Mrs. Mdbley, who was sitting on a
chair in the kitchen. Both were appar-
emily young. Thinking at first that a
joke had been planned to frighten her
she exclaimed: Il am not afraid of
you men; don't think you can frighten
me-" The next instant both drew re-
volvers and ordered the woman to
raise her hands. The men tied her
hands, placed handkerchief in her
mouth and drew pillow slip over
her head.
The thieves then went from room to
reom. In a bureau drawer they found
sic, which is supposed to be the ex-
tent of their loot.
Mrs. Mobley is a daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Isaac Knight, of East Main
street
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SYKESVILLE.

There was a meeting Monday even
ing of the members and officials of
Springfield Presbyterian Church to
consider the case of a minister for
their church.
Mr. R. r. Bennett spent several days
in Laurel last week.
Miss Katie Maddox is visiting her
parents on the Eastern Shore.
A very pleasant birthday party was
given to Miss Effie WheatIy last
Fl iday night by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Wheatly. Quite a. large
crowd of her young friends were
present, and all wished Miss Wheatly
many more happy birthdays. She re-
ceived a number of handsome pre-.
sents. The decorations we're lovely
and the refreshments most delightful.
Miss Julia Centrum, of Baltimore,
visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Fielding,
! last week.
I This coming Sunday, Rev. T. Mar
shall West, fonI er pastor here, will
preach morning and evening in ST..
Palil's Methodist Episcopal Church.
Immediately after conference Mr.West
goes to North Carolina to make his
home with his son, so If you want to
hear him preach again come, for this
is likely your last chance.
Mr.. James Carter started Monday
carrying the mail, on the route carried
for a number of years by Mr.. Baily
Duderar.
Ex Senator Warfield is confined to
his home by sickness, this being the
third time this winter.
Mr.. VIM H Bennett was kept home
all last week by a spell Of grip.
Mrs. Vance Hood, of Howard county,
spent several days in Sykesville last
week
Mrs. Minerva Duval, who has been
i'll for several months, and had been at
Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, diel last
Wednesday, and was buried Friday
from her home. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. Frank Fielding in
the Methodist church of which Mrs.
Duval was a life long member. She
was buried at Harmony church in
Howard county.
Miss Nellie Bennett has resigned
her position with G. & P Telephone
Company and returned to the home Of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Benn-
tett
Last Saturday, Mr. jeremiah Fiohr,
Of F'lohrville, and Mrs. Eulalia B.
Shipley, also of Flohrville, were
quietly married at Ellicott City. Mr..
Fvlohr is 73 years old and this is his
third time married and Mrs.
Ship1ey is Sd, and was widow. May
they have happy life together.
Mrs. Baily Duderar entertained a
number of her sisters, Miss Nellie
Bennett and friends Monday evening
and a very delightful evening was
spent
/ Don't forget the shad supper In the
community room next Thursday night.
Come If you want good supper.
Miss Leona Hale has returned after
spending month with friends in
Baltimore.
The Up-to-Date club was entertain
ed this week by Mrs. H D. Purdum
! DR.. H IS. Mitchell, Of the hospital
staff, is visiting ihis home in Oakland,
Md.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
Hampstead vs.. Restnninster.

The Basket Ball team of Hampstead
and Westminster met at Hampstead
Friday, March II, Westminster High
School winning by the score OF 36 to
13. The victory is the more satisfac-
tory because Hampstead had prev
iously defeated Reisterstown by the
score OF 21 to IA. The Hampstead
team had impnoYed very much since
its appearance in the Armory eaFl5er
in the season, so also had the West
minister boys The large crowd pres
ent showed that the Hampstead peO-
pie are very mu|a interested in ath-
letics in their High School, and their
sportsmanlike conduct deserves spec
ial mention.
Players: Hampstead, Leister,
Spahr, forwards, Zepp, center, Reed
Snyder guards, Stocksdale, snbsti-
tute; Westminster, Meyer, Brown
forwards, Stouch. center, BankeFt,
Kramer. guards.
Field Goals: Meyer Q, Brown z,
Stouch 1, 3ankert a. Leister2, SpahT
2, Zepp 2. Foul goals: Meyer J.
phar 1, Personal fouls: Stoncb 8
Brown 2, Zepp /, Snyder l.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
The Pronosed Patansco Road.

!, saw in the daily Sun last week
where Senator Snader introduced a
bill to build State road from Pa
tapsco to connect with the Baltimore
and Westminster State road Why
should Patapsco come in ahead OF
the various sections where one-tenth
of the money has been subscribed to
build few miles Of road? Why does
Patapsco need a state road outlet any
worse than many other towns as large
and some larger? Why should Sen
ator Snader favor this town any more
than any other town or community
If any one can prove that Patapsco
deserves this outlet worse than any
other town in Carroll county, or
community. where One-tenth of the
money has been subscribed and the
petitions are u the hands OF the Coun-
ty Commissioners and if Patapsco is
deserving of this favor and a just rea-
son can be given, say, three cheers
for Patapsco. II not why can't she
wait her turn like the rest? T. W. B.
For the Advocate.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19

The week beginning April 5 will be
known as Save Money ON Meat" in
Maryland.
Proposals that supplementary tax
of 10 per cent be levied upon the in
comes Of bachelors, in France have
been. approved.
st Johns College. Annapolis, will
play two games OF base ball with w.
NJ C. One at Annapolis April 10 and
the other here April "a.
The bodies of about $4,000 :of the
American dead in france will be re-
tarned to the United States, while
between 81, 600 and $4,000 wfllsFemain
permanently buried over seas.
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DEATHS.
Roger.

Letha Grace Roger, oldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Royer, near
MeIrose, died of typhoid fever
Wednesday noon, March 10th, aged "a
years, 6 months and days She is
survived by her parents and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Lester,
Russell, Hilda, Julia, at home, and
Mrs. Curtis Stambaugh, Melrose. Miss
Royer was born in Virginia, lived
there two years, the following 9 years
in and near Westminster, and since
then in the vicinity of Melrose. She
had been a student at Elizabethtown
College, Elizabethtown, Pa, for
three years during which time she
became member of the student
volunteer mission band aiming to
serve in the capacity of trained
nurse on the foreign field. She was
teaching school near Westminster, this
winter. She was a member of the
CHURCH Of the Brethren The funeral
tooE place Saturday, March 13, at
Black Rock. Services by Rev. B. G.
Whitmore, Hanover, Pa, assisted by
Rev. J. I. Baugher and Rev. N. 8.
Sellers, of Black Rock. The pail
bearers were first cousins of the
deceased.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
MARRIED AND DIVORCED
IS TIMES, SHE'S
YET GAME.
PRETTY WOMAN, WITH NO CHILDREN
BUT HOST OF EX-RUSBANDS, ALL
LIVING, TOO, WOULD TAKE ANOTHER
CHANGE WITH CUPID.

A dispatch from Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, says: Thirteen wounds from
the darts of Cupid, 13 trips to thD
marriage alter with 10 different men
and 13 jaunts to the divorce court
where man severed knots that werp
supposed to have been securely tied
have not left the heart of Mrs. Alice
L. Yocum bruised and bleeding.
Instead it beats with human lovk
and is not averse to beating again ID
unison with that of some man.
In other words, though she has
made 13 attempts to find happiness
at the alter and failed each time, this
much divorced women still has faith
in the opposite sex At her home in
Boone, Mrs. Yocum, whose thirteenth
husband, John Yocum, obtained 3
divorce from her on grounds of cruel
and inhuman treatment, said thai,
while she was not husband seeking
again, she hoped she would have
better success "the next time"
! Mrs. YOcum was asked which of tine
10 men came nearest her ideal M
what husband should be. She az
mitted that William Aplin, to whom
SAB WAS u4cIA4Cu LII &C eAAAOog Se~~~-~~~
nearest They we're married in this.
city many years ago. He was her third
husband, and she divorced him and
married another Cedar Rapids man
named O'Brien-
Finding that her divorce from Ap-
lin was not legal, she divorces
4 O'Brien and remarked Aplin. Again
they were divorced, and after ra-
manning separated few months
they decided to try it again. AplfR
obtained the divorce that separated
them for the last time. She married
John Yocnm twice, and he obtained
the divorce both times, the last TIME
charging cruelty the women having
driven him from the house with q
revolver. All her ex-husbands ars
living. She has 10 children.
Mrs. Yocum still retains much OF
her youthful beauty. She is well ed
ucated, dresses neatly and is the type
of woman who would attract tha
average man. Her friends here sSy
her temperament is responsible for
her many diyGrces.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
: War H Players and Singers.

The male qnartette, consisting OF
three soldiers and one sailor of the
American Army and Navy In the
Great War appearing as the fifth
number Of the High School Lyceum
series, gave pleasing program at
Armory Tuesday evening. The solos
and chorus numbers were well chosen
and well rendered. The whole pro-
gram was clean and wholesome, a
characteristic OF all Lyceum numbers.
One member of the quartette served
with the 29th Division in France.
The sixth and last number of the
1890 Lyceum Couree will be held
Thursday, April 1st. Clarence L.
Burgderfer will present humorous
representations. Mr.. Burgderfer is
one of Americas best impersonators
and each season fills many return en-
gagements.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
Rirfhdar Snrnrise.

The many friends Of Miss Belle
Starner gave her birthday surprise
on Tuesday, March 16 The evening
was spent in playing games and nau-
sic. After part of the evening was
spent pleasantly, refreshments were
served in abundance. At a late hour
all departed for their homes having
spent a very pleasant evening. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob
'Starner, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Starner,
Mr.. and Ms. Ernest Louey, Misses
Belle Starner, Marie Kaufman, Mary
Schaeffer, Dorothy Harman, Edith
Schaefrer, Margaret Fitze, Hilda
:Schaeffer, Ruth Starner, Ruthanna
Fitze, Messrs. Edgar Armacost, Glenn
Bell, Reuben Laurence, Russell Schaf-
fer, Ralph Kaufman and Calvin Star
qer.
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WEDDINGS
Zepp-Grimes.

A quiet wedding took place at the
Church OF God parsonage, Tuesday
evening at 7.30, when Mr.. Herschel
flaming Zepp was married to Miss
Fannie Viola Grimes. Mr.. Zepp has
his home at Carrollton. Miss Grimes
lives at Medford. Mr.. Zepp viii take
his bride on a farm. Both the bride
and groom have a wide circle Of
friends who wish for them long and
happy married life.
Rev. John H. Gonso, pastor OF the
Church of God, at Westminster, per
formed the ceremony.
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Marriage licenses.

Hosea Andrew Robertson, OF Wood
bfne. and Helen Elizabeth Warner.
.of Sykesxille.
James Edward FogIe and Nettie
May Ciingan, both Of Taneytown.
George e. Warmer, of Lineboro, and
Ida L. Holder, of Glenville.
Moses Ulysses Barnes and Carrie
Elizabeth Hoff, both OF Gambler.
John f. Webster, and Millie Annie
Taylor, both OF LinebOro.
Herscheil F. Zepp, OF Patapsco,
and Fannie Viola Grimes, Of West
minister.
Lester L Reese and Lola 3. Rill,
both of Hampstead.
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HOuse Against Yolstead Act.

By vote of 81 to 80 the House of
Delegates yesterday refused to con-
cur with the federal government in
the enforcement of the Volstead Act.
The action by the House was con-
strued as a reputation OF the, rati-
fication OF the Prohibition Amend
ment by the General Assembly two
years ago.
Delegates Klee, Gorsuch, Leather
wood and Spencer from Carroll coun-
ty voted for the bill.
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Orphans, Court.

Monday, March 18TH William e.
Burial, executor of Joannah Burial,
deceased, returned inventories OF
personal property, debts and money,
ard received an order to sell person
al property.
Letters of guardianship Of William
C. Shoemaker, infant, were granted
unto Annie B. Shoemaker.
The last will and testament OF
Joel Bish, deceased, was admitted
to probate and letters testamentary
thereon were granted unto William c.
Bish, who received an order to notify
creditors
Tuesday, March 16th.-Letters OF
administration on the estate of Will
lam F. Rineman, deceased, were
granted unto George 2. Rineman,
who received warrant to appraise and
an order to notify creditors.
The last will and testament Of
George w. Hoffacker, deceased, was
admitted to probate and letters Of
administration with the will an
nexed were granted unto M. Alverta
Hoffacker. who received warrant to
appraise and an order to notify cred
itors.
Kate B. Mcdonald, guardian Of
Harry B. Mcdonald, infant, settled
her fourth account
]. Francis Reese, John J. Reese
and Jesse C. Sharrer, executors OF
Frank C. Sharrer, deceased, returned
inventories of personal property,
debts, and money.
William c. Bish, executor of Joel
Bish, deceased, returned an inventory
OF debts.
George r. Gehrs and F. Neal Parke,
administrators W. a. of C. Belle Orn-
tdorff, deceased, returned inventories
df personalAproperty debts and lease
hold estate and received an order to
sell personal property.
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Western Maryland College Alumni
Banouet in Baltimore.

The 18th instant the Alumni and
former students Of Western Maryland
College held the annual mid-winter
banquet in Baltimore, tnis time at the
Hotel Emerson, about rs persons being
present. Charles, o. Clemson, preSi-
dent this year of the Alumni Associ-
alton, presided and introduced Rev.
James H. Straughn, who presided. Dr.
H. Lewis, president Of the Col
lege and Mrs. Lewis were present as
guests of honor. Others from West
minister, besides those named, were
Misses Marjorie and Elizabeth Lewis,
Miss Robinson, Preceptress at the
College and one of the young ladies'
of the senior class. The next COM
mencement which will be about the
middle of June will complete the 34th
year of Doctor Lewis Presidency OF
the College and will mark the
fiftieth class to graduate from the col
lege, and arrangements are being
made for special celebration in hon
or of the golden jubilee.
The Washington branch of the West
ern Maryland College alumni and
former students held their first ban
quet in that city the 28th ult., at which
Sc persons were present. Among those
from this place were DR.. T. II. Lew
is. Charles O. Clemson, Col. Urser
Dfller, son of the late DIR. Diller, Ma
ior Clay, of New Market; Major Wal
ton Melvin, son Of the late Rev. Melvin
who was for some years in this city
and others. Harry Gilhgans now sof
Washington, but formerly of BaIti-;
more, presided and KID 9Connor was.
POSTMASTER. DIR. Lewis preached the
next day in one OF the Washington
churches and many Western Mary
land College people were present to
hear him. 1t is said that he deliver
ed wonderful sermon on the occa-
sion
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-03-19
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
TRANSFERS or REAL ESTATE, ORPHANS
COURT. MARRIAGE LICENSES, ETC.
Transfers Of Real Estate.

William q. Freyman and wife, to
Ernest a. Walking and wife, acre,
q roods, and IL square perches, for
$40.
Prest P. Ecker ct al executors
to J. Edgar Barnes, $50 acres, for
$20, 0,160.
]. Edgar Barnes and wife to Nora
Ecker ct al, 100 acres, for $40.
Julia A. " HcQuay to Wade H.
Hobbs and wife, II acres. 9 roods and
175k square perches, for $1,000.
William 4. Bowers and wife, te
Ernest T. Cover and wife, 8 lots, foI
$500.
Mary e. Stoner to Edward HaWn
and wife, 8 acres, for $4,000.
Elmer c. Beaver and wife to Most
Rev. James Cardinal Gibbons, sew.
eral lots, for $40.
Emma H. Cahall and husband, tc
to Albert w. Smith and wife, Il acres
for $40.
r.. wesley Barnes and wife to
Chester F. Cook and wife, Is acres, fol
So
Henry c. Danner and wife to clar-
ence w. LOckard and wife, acres
for $4,000.
Charles H Bowers to John E
Mummert and wife, 2 traits, for $48O0
Charles e. Copenhaver ct al, te
Martin Koons and wife, 40 square
perches for $3.50.
Joseph N. Parker to John H. ElgeT
and wife, lot for SIS.
Martin L. Lantz and wife to Ran
dolph Wehler and wife, 1-S acre, fol
$4,000
Edwin M. Mellor, Jr., sheriff, t
Charles A Kemper and wife, l acre
/ rood and 215 perches, for $3.50.
Joseph J. Brandenburg, to Florene'
B. Grimm. 1I9 acres, 8 roods and y
square perches, for IS.
Joseph J. Brandenburg to Charles
ID. Houck and wife, SO acres and .
square perches, for $5.
Joseph ]. sBrandenburg to FRANKLIN
j. Brandenburg, 10 acres and 1
square perches, for SIS.
Peter ROletta to Walter M. Mile
and wife, 33z acres, for $5.
John Brooke Fink ct al, admins
traitors, to Samuel D. Reayer, 2 lots
for $3.50.
John Brooke Fink ct al, Admins
traitors, to George A. Rickell, lots
for $500
William H. Bowers and wife t
Joseph A. Gilbert and wife, 6095z
square feet, for $1,000.