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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
AERIAL PH0TOS FOR CITY INDUS.
TRIAL NAP.
Edward Lantz to Male Photo From
AeropIane Of baltimore.


The first attempt at photo aerial
map-making for industrial purposes
in this country was started in Balti-
more yesterday.
This big undertaking was approved
BY the industrial bureau of the Board
of Trade and will be carried, out by
William ID. Upton, the ace, and G.
Edward Isantz, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles LantZ, East Main street, of
the firm of WelIer-LeWis, Inc
The map will be made in the same
manner as those during the war, and
some idea of its magnitude may be
gathered from the fact that over a
thousand separate photographs will
have to be taken These will all be
pasted ;cgether and will, when COM
pleted, form a map about eight feet
square, The camera used will be an
army model that is adapted to aerial
photography and will be strapped to
the side of the plane. The pictures
viii be taken from height of 5000
feet and one will be snapped every
few Seconds as the plane flies in par
alleI lines to and fro oyer the city, It
is estimated by the photographer
that it will take about four days ac-
aalaI flying time TO complete the un-
dertakifig, though it will be several
months before the negatives are de-
Veloped printed and matched to-
getheFg The scale Of the map will be
1000 feet TO the inch and is expect
ed to show all details very clearly.s
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Lorenzo Ben Fatally Injured.

Lorenzo Bell, colored, living on
Union street, was fatally injur-
ed Sunday evening when he, was
thrown from a motorcycle car, when
it struck an automobile
Bell and another colored man by
the name of Robinson, from Balti-
more, were sout riding on the Littles-
town State road on Sunday evening
between s and 8 o'clock and at the
old toll-gate opposite OF Michael Me-
Caffrey's home, Mr.. Byers' auto
mobile was standing along the pike
which the side car struck and threw
Bell to the ground, causing. hem
orrhage ef the brain from which he
/ died two hours lated at his home.
Robinson was arrested and held in
Jail for a Witness at the coroner s.
inquest by Justice Walsh at his Of
fee Monday night sat which time he
was released after the verdict from
the jury, which was accidental"
Bell died at his home after being
taken there after an animation lby
DIR. Foutz.
The funeral took place Wednesday
at 2 O'Clock. He was 81 years old and
was survived by his wife, three daugh4
,ters and three sons, Mrs Norme Al
slison, Wythyille, Va; Mrs. Olive Rice,
Baltimore; Mrs. Myrtle Squirrel, this
city, Geo IT, G. Bell, of Frederick; F;
L.. Burgess Bell, c.. S. Page Bell, also
mother and father and three sisters,
Mrs. Leon Pedro, Mrs Daisy Only,
Mrs. Pearl -Boardley; two brothers,
Sylyanus Bell, Cornelius Bell, both OF
this city, Services were held in the
Episcopal church. Interment in Els
worth cemetery.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Back to Days of '7e.

Saturday night we found our citi-
zens back to the days of '76 when tall
low candles, lamps and lanterns were
used as lights. Lightning struck into
the coils of a dynamoe in our electric
plant in the afternoon and put the
machinery out of order. All. busi-
ness was at a standstill. Most of the
stores closed on account of having
no system fer lighting. The Star pic
ture theatre always enjoying a splen-
did crowd and the. best revenue ey-
ening of the week, was closed and the
people who came to our city to see
the show were disappointed. The
heavy downpeur of rain soaked the
earth good and was very much need
ed. The electric plant was again in
operation Sunday evening after "a
hours of hustling By baltimore cleo
tricians who were rushed here by
Superintendent frank Myers,
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
LOFTS APARTMENT
A GIRL TRAP
DIAMOND KINGS ROUSEKEEPER TELLS
OF AMAZING AMOURS FIFTY GIRLS
IN SIX MONTHS ONE BEDROOM
FITTED UP AS MOMEN'S BOUDOIR.


The amazing amours of Samuel T.
A. Lofts, millionaire diamond deal
er, who was found dead in his home
Chicago July 81 with Miss Ruth
Woods, a hotel bookkeeper, were be-
ing unfolded by the police and cor
oner's officials.
Fifty different girls were enter
tanned in his apartment. since last
January Miss Hulda Johnson, his
housekeeper, told the authorities.
The girls he took there he us
ually picked up either at the Edge
water Beach Hotel of the Green Mill
Gardens, When he was sober, he was
calm and quiet; but he was seldom
sobeEd When he was drunk, he would
attack the girls he brought there. |
times q haVel been awakened bg
sreutss screams and curses.
At hines, when aintoxieate he
would try to attack nae, and twice /
had tasseal1 the police. ssi{
Storms ttolti peliee by Miss ifIHlda
Johnson. housekeeper for LOFTS for
FIVE years. Indicated thatvthef party
which ihiesa1ted in the diamond mer-
chants sdsath was only one of many
aeld in his apartment. Broken whis-
5y and beer bottles and other signs
Of hilarity and debauchery frequent
~ were found in the apartment by her
the morning after" she said
She termed the apartment "girl
trap and declared Lofts had enter
tanned so different girls there since
the first of January. One bedroom
in the apartment was fitted up as a
boudoir for women, she said, and was
always kept equipped with rouge;
powder and other feminine requisites.
Miss Ruth Woods, a hotel book
keeper, had first declared the mil
lionaire had suddenly fallen dead
after She had called for help when
he ingqlled her but later admitted
hat his death came after friendly
tussle with her. 'at f q
According to- the. police, the girl
was still too greatly affected by fright
and intoxicants to tell connected
story.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Don't forget the Sunday school pic
mic to be held on Saturday, August Ia
in the afternoon and evening. II
the weather should be unfavorable il
Will be held the following Monday,
August 16 Sandwiches and hot cof-
fee and refreshments of all kind will
be on sale. Music by the Pleasant Val
ley Band. Games NJ all kind in the
afternoon for the children.
Mrs. VIM. Christ, of Philadelphia
spent few days with Mr.. and Mrs
Edward Hahn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wantz, of Balti-
more, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
Jonas HeltibFidIe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington M. Penn
of Union Mills; Mr.. and Mrs. PhiliI
Fowler and daughter, Ethel, of Bal.
timore. spent Friday with Mr.. anC
Mrs. Harry Feeser.
Miss Ruth Eta Wantz and Miss
Belle Myers visited friends of West.
minister the past week.
Those who spent Sunday with Mrs
Emma Lawyer were Mr. and Mrs F
c. Eimerbrink and son, Charles ,oi
York; Mr. and Mrs Frank Eby and
sons, Allen and Richard, and daugh.
ter, Emma Louise, of Littlestown.
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Birthday Surprise to Anna Ray
Reaver

A pleasant birthday surprise was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John w. Reaver in honor of their
daughter, Miss Anna Ray, on her 10Th
birthday Monday evening. 1t being a
complete surprise to her. The neigh
borss and young friends gathered at
$50 and after playing some fine nJ-
sic on the piano the young folks play
ed outaon the lawn and the older ones
enjoyed chatting togther After a few
hours refreshments were served, con-
sisting of cake, lemonade, bananas.
etc Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs John W. Reaver, Mrs. Sarah
Bockard; Mr.. and Mrs. David Barn
hart, Mr. and MIS-. Henry Hosfelt,
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Yingling, Mr.. and
and Mrs Daniel Shaffer, Mr. and
James Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Yingling, Mr.. and Mrs. Herring Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Leppo, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Leese, Mr. and Mrs George
I4eese, Mr. and Mrs John Brehm, Mr.
and Mrs dElwood Brehm, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rash Hunt, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Hun
tier. Mrs. Steward Leister, Mrs. John
Sprinkle, Mr.. Earl Menchey, Misses
Anna Ray Reayer, Naomi, Hazel, La
rue and Gertrude Barnhart, Hazel
MyerI and Mary Matthias, Sadie
I.eese. Mabel Hunt, Grace Lippy. Jane
Ebaugh, Mary Hull, Gladys and Leila
BrehnG Esther Hunter. Pauline Be
atrice Yingling. Ruthetta Leese,- Dor
othy Bond, Baltimore; Catherine Len
no. Louise and Ruths Menchey, Jane
! Blizzard, Messrs. John w. Reaver,
Gilbert Reaver, Arthur Matthias. Chas.
Leppo, Roy Hunt, Jerry and Lester
Giggards, Horace Stephan, Vernon
blizzard. JOS Flishman, Dali and Gail
Stiner, .Reaver Stansberry, of Balti-
rlore: Raymond Fowler, jeremiah
Shaffer, Robert and Earl Yingling.
/ George Stof1e. Edward and James
Menchey. William Ebaugh, William
Stanley Ogg. All had ENJOYABLE ev-
ming Many more happy birthdays
were extended Miss Anna Ray
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Eradicate the Hessian Fly in Carroll

Only with the complete cooperation
of the farmers of the county can this
insect which was. so injurious to this
years wheat crop be exterminated.
Late planting is the only remedy.
Many farmers say they have no faith
in late planting when they see the
results of this years work They for-
get several things First, that last
fall was warm until late which was
benefited to the fly Second, that al
though some wheat that was planted
late it had fly in it, if the wheat had
been examined closely the plants af-
fected would have proven to be VOL
unteer wheat There was little fly in
the stock ground wheat, what was
damaged was due to the season.
If all the farmers would plow as
soen as possible and get the ground
in shape, give it a rest long enough
for the volunteer wheat to get a good
start then harrow it all out we'll just
before seeding would to a great ex-
tent do away with one of the causes.
Plant late is the other remedy. In
the northern part of the county the
last week of September, around West
minister, south, from the first to tenth
Of October
This is the only way to combat this
insect
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Moose Membership Drive.

DR.. e. p Thomas. State organizer
of the Loyal Order of Moose of Mary
land, will commences a so day mem
bership drive in Westminster next
Thursday evening, August II. when a
smoker will be held by members Of
J.. o. o. NJ, No. SAT and their friends
At the Moose Lodge, Davis Hall, on
JohfA street. 1t is hoped that every
loyal Moose of Westminster and sur
rounding towns will be present to
meet and to hear DIR. Thomas. who
will address the meeting Dr. Thomas
is an orator and educator of national
fame and his stay in Westminster will
result in great good 60 the commun-
ity Dr. Thomas conducted a recent
campaign in Frederick when over
100 of the best men of the town unit
ed with the order
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DEATHS.
Bond

Mrs. Margaret e. Bond, aged 79
years, 2 months and 90 days, wife OF
the late Vim. H. Bond, died Tuesday
evening at her late residence, "A
Pennsylvania avenue, this city, OF
cerebral paralysis. Surviving are
two sons, Glen d. and Harry; two
daughters, Mrs. j. H. Ryland, this
city, and Mrs. H. V. UhIer, of Wood
ensburg; three brothers, Alfred c.,
John, of Baltimore, and George A.
Buckingham, Of Hagerstown also
several grandchildren. Services were
held today at Emory Chapel at 2 p. m.
Rev. John H. Gonso, assisted by Rev.
J. G. Sinclair, of Fowblesburg, had
charge Of the services. Interment at
Emory Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers
We're Elias N. Davis. M. c. Green, Will
liam Devilbiss, Lewis Seipp, Nicholas
and Edgar Ward. Joseph
Eline C Son, of Reisterstown, funeral
directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Romahee shatEered for southern Girl

Baltimore seems to be growing pop
ular as the fatal meeting place for cor
respondence romance eaters. Maybe
Baltimore puts the jinx on 'em, but
early Saturday morning, at .27 o'clock
a Young sWOmen's Christian Associa-
ton secretary wished good luck to
pretty Miss Lillian Walker, 20 years
old, who returned, sadder but wiser
in the ways of'the world, to her home
in Jacksonville, Fla.
Miss Walker, who had been en-
ployed as a cashier for a company n
Jacksonville, went to Baltimore to
marry William H. Brown, 20 years
old, who until recently had been a
resident of Plattsburg, N. Y 1t was
after a season of corresponding that
the two planned to meet in Baltimore
and wed. Miss Walker stayed at the
"Y. w"
1t was 1.30 a. m. that Mr.. Brown
and two men friends decided to call
on Miss Walker at the "Y w." so
they entered the lobby A policeman
crept stealthily after them to inquire
their business Brown wished to-, see
his future wife and wish, her "a glad
"1ASSAAtO ~ fIhS SAtg-Fs4sFs soubg Il - HlSMt
watehrflan, a Young Women's Chris
tian Association secretary and ,the POI
liceman convinced the callers ii
would be best for them to go on their
happy way and allow Miss Walker to
stay put at the ,sY. w. c45s H. .ss
Are good clergymen very scarce
in BALTIMORE was the question the
timid Miss Walker put to a helpful
friend the next morning atx the "Y
W." MIR. Brown says he hasn't beer
able to find one; that they are all
away on their vacations"
'I'lI find one for him." was the
brief reply of the "Y. w" secretary
Such direct methods must have
frightened Mr. Brown clear out OF
his wits, because. somehow or other
he didn't seem nearly as eager about
the future as, might have been ex.
pected.
After a few conversations with
friends and ''Y. W. secretaries anC
talk with Mr. Brown, who Goa
fessed he didn't have a job to his
name, Miss Walker, with a bubble.
burst romance, decided that home
was the best place for her.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
FIickinger.

Mrs. Mary Flickinger, wife Of Edw-
ard Flickinger, Frizellburg, died Fri
day, June 8, aged 64 years, months
and 20 days. She is survived by her
hlis band, one daughter, Mrs. Charles
Diekensheets,. of Frizellburg, and
three sons, Charles. Flickinger, at
home, and Burton and VIM. Flick
niger, Of near Frizellburg. Funeral
services we're held Monday in Frizell-
burg at 1880 O'clock by Rev. Lau. IN
terment was made in Pleasant Valley
cenetefy. Pallbearers were Henry
Kemper Frank Morelock, Frank
SchaHffer, Noah Miller, Samuel Miller
and Robert Young. Harvey Bankard
& Sons funeral directors
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
LOCKLEAR, DAREDEVIL AIR
PILOT, is DEAD.
Killed With Lieutenant Elliott in
Nose Dive While Working for

Killed With Lieutenant Elliott In
Nose Dive While Working for
Movies.
Lieut.. Omer Locklear, daredevil air
pilot, whose stunts of leaping from
one plane to another in midair have
thrilled thousands, is dead at Los
Angeles.
His plane crashed from a height of
2000 feet late Tuesday night while he
was engaged in night flying for the
movies. With him died Lieut.. Milt
Elliott, his pal and pilot in all his
hair-raising stunts.
Hundreds of persons, including
many movie stars, witnessed the
death of the daring pair Their plane
fell in a straight nose dive like a
flamming meteor from a dark. sky. A
few minutes before Locklear had
been setting off great pyrotechnic
display, shooting rockets and lights
high in the air
According to flyers who witnessed
the tragedy. Locklears plane ap-
peared under control at all times. It
is believed that both men became
blinded by the glare of the fireworks
and thus misjudged their distance
from the ground so that the crash
came without their realizing their
danger.
The spectacular drop was filmed by
several cameras. 1t was part of the
show for the plane to nose dive with
a great display of fireworks, and the
cameras continued to grind as the fa-
nous pilot spun down to his death,
Both bodies were crushed aad burned
beyond recognition.
Locklear's stunts were shown at
the Star Theatre a short time ago.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Orphans Court.

Monday, August 2. Alfred B.
M0wers guardian of Ruth v. Mower,
settled his fourth and final account
The last will and testament Of Mary
e. Weaver, deceased, was admitted to
probate and letters testaInehtary
thereon were granted unto Robert Il.
Weaver, who received warrant to APP
praise and an order to notify credi-
tors.
John L. Reifsnider, administrator d.
b. n. c. t. a. of Jesse Reifsnider, de-
ceased, received an order to sell real
estate.
The last will and testament of Wiz
liam H. Yingling, deceased, was adj
nitted to probate and letters Tesla
mentary thereon were granted INTO
William Hn Yipgling, who received
warrant to appraise and an order Q
notify creditors.
John L. Reffsnider, administrator
d. b. n. c. t. a. Of Jesse Reifsnider, de-
ceased, reported sale of real estate
on which the Court granted order nj
ST.
The last will and testament of Car
oline Strevig, deceased, was admitted
to probate and letters testamentary
thereon were granted unto John T.
Strevig, who received warrant to ap-
praise and returned an inventory OF
personal property.
Letters of guardianship of Lew
ellyan E., Archie s. and William II
Poole, infants, were granted unto
Anna r. Mower
Tuesday, August Susan A. AMI
Elwood L. Murray, executors of Chas
w. Murray, deceased, reported sale q
real estate on which the Court grant
ed an order snisi, ~ seat .f ,g,
Charles Houc1k, admins stratgr OF
George A. Hopck. deceased, reported
sale of Dersppal property. seo,s ~
Vernon n. Barnes and Guy Il.
Barnes, administrators OF Anna NJ
Barnes. deceased settled their first
aud final account. s4. -
Mary A. Spencer, guardian of Helea
f. and Mary II, Spencer infants, set
tied her third account. 5
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Stewart.

Miss Amanda Stewart died at the
Methodist Protestant Home for the
Aged, this city, Monday, August 2,
aged 81 years Funeral services in
charge of Rev. E. N. VanDyke were
held Wednesday at II a. m. and in
terment made in Westminster ceme-
terry. The pallbearers were George
Matl&r. Smith Billingslea, Latimer
EldeFdice, Edwin Gehr, George Shrin-
eT and Edgar Nusbaum F. A. Shar-
.rer & Son funeral directors.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
BERRETT.

Owing to the storm Saturday the
picnic was on Monday evening.
Mr.. J. ]. Brandenburg visited his
sister, Mrs. Rachel Penn, on Sunday.
Rev. w. A. Sites, a former pastor,
called on friends here Saturday af-
ternoon.
Revival meeting will start at Bran
Hdenburg Sunday night
Mrs. Geo. Wolbert has returned to
her home after two weeks stay in
Baltimore. b
Mrs. Helen Sellman, Baltimore, is
visiting friends here
MIR. and Mrs. Daniel Hewitt. two
daughters and son-in-law, of Ellicott
City, spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Al. Hewett
Mahlon Grimm came home on Sun
day from the Church Home, where he
had been for the past three weeks.
Miss Fannie Hatfield is spending a
two weeks vacation with relatives
and friends here.
Rev. McLinn underwent an opera
tion in Baltimore hospital the first
of the week. Mrs. McLinn and Miss
Ruth McLinn are spending few days
in Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Treter, Jr.,
were in Baltimore on Sunday.
Alice Fogel. Baltimore, is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Reese Shipley.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06

{ Albertus Leister, aged 9 years, of
Philadelphia, died Saturday, July 81,
after being hurt in a motorcycle ac-
cident. His body was brought here
and services were held at st .Benja-
Minis Reformed Church by Rev. Rein
ecke. Interment was made in adjoin-
ing cemetery. Fl Pallbearers were Harry
Matthias, RolIen Hunter, Clifton Henry
aud Claude Freberthauser. James. M
Stoner funeral director
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Massieot.

James Benjamin, son of Mr. and
Mrs. James Leroy Massicot died last
night att 7 o'clock, aged years and
s days. His death was caused by
spinnal meningitis. Funeral services
will be held Saturday at 1.30 O'Clock
at st. Johns Catholic Church. Inter-
ment in adjoining cemtery. James
NJ. Stoner funeral director.
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ST. Johns Lawn Fete.

It is planned by the supper commit
tee and the entertainment committee
to take care of large attendance
Saturday evening. On account Of the
unfavorabIe weather since the oDen-
ing date, it is decided to hold the fes-
tival the Thursday, Friday and Sat
urday nights of next week. The var
ious amusements will be open and
lunches and refreshments will be
served in the supper room and on the
grounds
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06
Marriage Licenses.

Lee NJ Study, of Littlestown, Pa,
and Edna e. Morris, of Taneytown.
William A. Myers and Anna Grace
Fair, both of Taneytown.
Howard NJ Marriott, of Baltimore,
and Grace Elizabeth Belts, of Hagers-
town.
Wilbur Zoland Lescalleet and Myr-
tie Irene Ness, both of York, Pa.
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The concert given for the benefit of

The concert given for the benefit OF
Loysville Orphans Band in the Arm
ory, Wednesday evening was success
FIJI as TO the size of the audience. The
room was packed to the doors and the
musical program was excellent and
greatly enjoyed. About $400 was
taken up in collections.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pearre Wantz
and DR.. and Mrs. L. K. woodward, this
city, are at Camp Red Cloud, near
Brackney, Pa, enjoying an outing on
vacation with their sons, JameA
Pearre Wantz, Jr., and Lewis Wood
ward, Jr., who are Gaming at Red.
Cloud. What made the trip so much
more enjoyable is that they made the
visit in Mr.. Wantz's automobile and
stopped and enjoyed the scenery
along the tour.
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: Mrs. Marion J. Abbott and son. East
Green street, left this morning for a
visit of several weeks to relatives in
Akron, Ohio.
There will be Sunday school at ,
O'Clock and preaching at 3 o'clock
Sunday afternoon in the Bethel at
Warfeld5burg. w. G. Slime, pastor.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1920-08-06

Airplanes are getting. quite plenti-
full as three was seen in one day last
week.
Mrs. Lewis Barnes, of Westminster,
spent several days last week with her
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Phillips.
There was quite a storm passed
over this section Saturday of last
week A number of trees were blown
out by the roots, some struck by
lightning and corn blown down.