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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
BEFORE MATCHES WERE MADE
Primitive Peoples Had Ingenious
Means Of Making Fires That An
swsrsd the Same Purposs.

Two methods OF making Ere were IN
use among the ahprlgines Of North
America az the time Of the discovery.
The first method consisted Of striking
a spark from flint and pyritesa hard
ore containing usually considerable
iron. This method was practiced By
the Eskimos aud by the Athapasca
and Algonquin tribes ranging across
the continent from the Pacific coast
10 Newfoundland and down the Allan.
nc coast
The most valued and most cffectual
method of making FIRE known TO the
Indians was that Of the reclprocatlng
motion OF wood on wood and igniting
the ground or particles through heat
generated by friction. The simplest
method was TO whlri rapidly backward
and forward a wooden rcd Or cr1ii.
The drill turned IN lower piece Of
wood which may be called the hearth,
The drill was worked near the border
Of the hearth. cutting socket From
the socket A narrow canal was cut 10
the edge OF the hearth. the function
" the canal being 10 collect the pow
dered wood ground on by the friction
II she drill, as within this wood meal
the heat rose to the ignition point.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
nad . e Ma.t.t. q cram.

Carved and handmade chests. side
boards, tables, chairs aud other an.
tiqucs are rightly valued by people n
discriminating taste. In the Fifteenth
century men were known 10 have
worked eight years or more carving
n single one OF these intricate pieces
fitting the drawers perfectly and bal.
anclng everything Certainly any
piece OF furniture ON which those mas.
ters ~ Tie eabinetmaker's art spent
80 much time and thought are worthy
Of appreciation.
An apprentice 10 the art ~ cab.
ineimaklng commonly worked from
three to eight years making HIS irst
piece Of furniture This work teen
was passed upon by jurors. and II the
verdict was imperfect II was burned
before the door OF the maker and he
was forbidden TO make furniture for
sale until he had redeemed himself
with an acceptable piece.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23

Many years have passed since Mark
Twain died, and the greatest tribute TO
his genius Is that no humorlst has
arisen 10 take his pIace. Opinions
differ as to which was his funniest
story, but there are those who think
that his yarn about the meanest man
Is not easily beaten. THE meanest
man ] ever knew" he said. "liyed IN
Hannibal. He sold his son.In-law the
half Of very fine COW, and then re-
fused to share the milk with him. on
the ground that he had only sold him
the front half. The sonin-law was al.
ways compelled to provide all the cows
fodder. and 70 carry water to her
twice day Finally the COW buttedthe
old man through barbed-wlrc fence,
and he sued hts scn-ln-law for dam
ages
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
II. {. 4. i. MEETS

The rreAChristmaB meeting Of the
EWglES r, usssas held az tho home Of
Mrs. john y. Bowers. Thursday ar
Iternoon, December 18th. The meeting
was OF more than ordinary interest
and some OF the very busy and yet
very interested members had with
them their work 50 that they might be
present The Bible lesson was from
the 18th Chapter OF st. John, and was
read by Mrs Frank Myers. Further
devotional was conducted by the
president. The secretary gave full
and complete report Of the last meet
ing which was unanimously adopted.
The treasurer was unavoidably absent
but sent her report which showed the
treasury in good condition. The only
money spent since the last meeting
was for flowers for the sick. Mrs My
lers. chairman of the child welfare
committee, gave report Of the pos
tiers that were in the Parent Teach
ier's Booth at the County Exhibit at
1.-THE Armory, and read a letter from
Miss Elizabeth Perkins. National Su-
iperIntendent OF Child Welfare. Miss
Z Perkins letter and Mrs Myers made
Ia very strong plea for similar poseers
i to be put into the public sehols. AZ
ter considerable discussion and con-
sideration Of the cost % the posters
which Is one dollar each. the matter
was deferred to future meeting. Mrs,
Walter Taylor, who has charge OF the
papers. gave list OF the subscribers
Ito the white Ribbon Herald" which
ils the state paper. and at the Eiigges.
ttion OF the president II was decided
TO send "fhe Union Signal" the ma
lfional paper OF the organization, 20 all
THE ministers OF the town for one yeai
as Christmas present. Ten dollars
was voted toward the repairs oS the
| Community House. 1875 South Hight
street. baltimore, and ten dollars TO.
ward the free Kindergarten school
which Is conducted In the communit,
House. and two dollars toward the en-
ltertainment and treat Of lee cream
and cake for the 100 wounded soldiers
AZ Fort McHenry, 900 Of which ara
bed-rldden
The ten commandments on law en-.
fforecment which Is sent out bv ths
national was read and enthneiastical
5ty adopted These commandment
will be found In another issue Of ms
paper.
Before adiourning the hostess aerv
ed Refreshments 81 fruit and choeo
liates. The afternoon was pr0fitahlj
and pleasantly spent The next meet
ing win he held the last Thursday y
January The subject for the meetspi
win be Child Welfare
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90 pauaa d Emnhaala.

The historic old church Of 81. Mi.
chaei's. In Charleston, 3. C.--to be a
member OF which is the ohef sesame
to Charleston society--had At one time
very eccentric pastor. whose CON
gregatlon never knew just what he
would do next One hot July sf,er.
noon he entered his pulpit, with the
sounding board above, snt down and
wiped the Precipitation from his face
remarking. IN q calm. unruined tone
Odd hot day"
or course the congregation was
thundersiruck With an his peculiar,
lilies, they had not dreamed Of any
thing like this. SO still WAS the audi,
ence that the drop Of pin could have
been heard. After a long time. when
the Precipitation had been carefully
wiped from cheek and brow. he con
GUIDED:
That's what heard an irreyerenl
young man say Us came in."-Har-
per's Magazine
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
T0LsT0Y JEALOUS TEA or WIFE
Their Marriage ID i Way Romantic
Though She Had Much 70 Fo~
give In Him.

In his book. Family HappinesAS
Leo Tolstoy tells his own romance. He
was a lifelong friend Of both Mrs.
and Doctor Baer parents Of Sofia
Andreyeyna, whom he loved ardently.
Her name is indicative Of her ancestry,
her mother being high-bred Russian
and her father German physician.
sofia and her sisters were all ac-
complIshed in household arts, as well
as In the more elegant studies be-
hitting young women Of their station
in life
From the very nrst, his Lore for
this girl. many years his junior, was
strong and passionate Finally he
asked her to marry him. II was his
wish that the wedding take place linz
medlately, hut Sofia declared that she
must have trousseau first. They were
ultimately married IN September 1862.
Although Sofia was Just as much
the idealist as her husband. she was
far more practical and made per
feet wife from the domestic point
OF view.
Their life was not entirely with
out disilIusIonment. Ardently In
love With his wife Tolstoy az times
exhibited insane jealousy. Unjust
suspicious were frequently mani
tested. but Sofia had great wisdom
and understanding, and did not let
this failing come between them. He
always repented later sad humhly
begged forgiveness for his rash &C
tions.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
MINING COAL FROM RryERBrps

For a century the hard coal miners
OF eastern Pennsylvania have dumped
reject" or waste coal into the rivers.
This coal was OF supposedly poor
quality. but geology scientists have
discovered that after the waste coal
has been washed down river by the
current. the grinding IL received has
made Il better. In heat units. than the
coal from the mines Accordingly. the
susquehanna, Shamokin and other riy-
ers are now dotted with scows on
which are the best pumping machin-
cry The Shamokin gives up 100000
tons year. Popular Science says that
a geologlst. poking around, has Just
found bed Of coal In the Shamdkin of
two million tons.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
DAnfIcATloN NOTICE.


10 the otphaas C'euFt u Carroll couutg
BsFssabsr Tern. is1l.
Estate " william ". csrtman. Decreased
On eppacasiaN. 81 is ordered. tits igih aas u
pecershef, iazt. that the sale - Heal EsiAts u
" iiiafH Ill fisluan, late ~ CafFnli rggptyt de-
eeasea. missie ~ Ctafifs " 0sirnsn and Harm
A. EiasN3n. Exesu tasa II The last Waii ard Test.
kHifat - aid aereaaed. ard this dav reported q
tkt Court ~ ths sahi Essrugffa - ratified snd
ranfssas.l, anirta cause BE- shown ta the eaa'
tfMfy IN ~ hefafa tbs std Manaar. itth haF 81
January. neat. ntgsiasa eeBy - tbs order -
Inserted far tbees successive weeks ia sauf ngsa
paper printed and pshiiaArd IL Carroll c8entY
hefafe thr tud Mpndag, OH aag ~ I4aneFg neat
The report states the sm0nnt 81 sale q
THOMAS J HAlsFS
81 WHISTLER EHAugH
JOHN v. MILLER
Judges.
WILLIAM y. nRtcRER
aecis.s, Register - wals To- Carroll coaasy
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Edward Clifford, aged 25s salesman
from Pittsburgh working in the Halle
ton territory, confessed that his story
or being held up, gagged, bound and
robbed Of $500 BY two bandits was q
fake. Clifford declared 70 the police, i
was announced. that he framed" the
hoid-up to get time IN meeting pas
ments shortly due on his accounts.
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70 CREDITORS.

1his "a b sire notice that the sahscFihef has
shlaiasi from - Orphans CqaFt VI Cafyoll Csgn.
y. 10 BauiaHa, letters " hamlniptFatlen On the
peTvsaai Estate ~
ELIZA UTz.
late II Carroll County. deceased Al persons
having elaine against the deecased are hereby
warned h exhibit the same. aith the vouchers
thereof legally aulhentieAisd, 70 tbs #shacfibef
on ~ tcfefe the fth 6sy ~ anir isa
may Otherwise b. lac b. eEeisaed from Ell ksnsht
~ sHid estate
Given uadeF ny haad this iath Day n
JACOB = VIZ.
deFie4t Administrator.
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by virtue OF the power OF sale con-
tanned in a mortgage from Jacob l..
Trenton and Mary A. Trenton, his
wife, to Nathaniel r.. Lippy and Min
ME j. Lippy, his wife, dated Decem-
Der LIST. 1920. and recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records OF Car
roll County In Liber T.. O. G.. No. %.
folio 442. the undersigned as assignee
under duly recorded assignment, will
offer at Public Sale, on the proper
ty. on the road leading from Bach
mans Mill to Union Mills. about one
mile west OF Bachmans Church, adj
joining the lands OF Raymond u.
Stonesifer, Paul Fitze and Clinton
Thomas. in Carroll county, Md, on
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
fHE AGRICULTURAL CORPORA
ZION or MARYLAND In CAR.
ROLL

ROLL
Tie Agricultural Corporation Of
Maryland incorporated, owned and dl-
rocted by the farmers OF Maryland,
is designed to develop to the fullest
extent the cooperative movement
among the agricultural interests Of
the state and to perform for these
interests every service which strong
universal business organization can
render
The immediate purpose OF the cor
poration will be the purchase on a
Statewide basis, OF supplies needed
BY farmers in quantity, with the
knowledge that a very considerable
saving can be effected. II is the inten-
ton to purchase directly from the
producer and ship directly to the con-
sumer. Not only will the lowest pos
slbIe prices be obtained, but the grade,
quality. analysis. etc. win be deter
mined, before shipment and certified.
The capital stock OF the corporation
consists OF 5000 shares with a par
value OF $40 per share, full paid and
worcestershire. Any farmer or farm
owner in Maryland may receive all
the benefits offered by the corporation
through the ownership OF one share of
stock. No individual may own more
than twenty-five shares.
The following men are working IN
Carroll taking subscriptions for
stock: Geo. r. Sauble Taneytown; 3.
&. Bollinger. Medford; Lester Patter-
son, Mecnanicsville; Jonathan Fenby.
Finksburg Herbert r. Wooden,
Hampstead and ]. 9. Mckinney, Ber-
rett.
The corporation will submit prices
at once to any stockholders. This Is
a good opportunity for the farmers
to get together and run their own
business.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1921-12-23
Shooting Match

There will be shooting match a
the Beard Place, on Manchester Stat'
Road, for geese, chickens and shoats
on Monday, December %. at 10 a. m
Ammunition furnished.
BERNARD BYERS.
dec 16-2t'
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AZ reasonable prices or will trade
the same for hay or grain. Apply to
DANIEL ]. KAUFMAN,
sssa EQUITY.
AN
Ia ne Circuit Court fer Carroll County.
10 Equity.

la ne Circuit Court for Carroll County.
~ E1ulty.
n the matter a the Trust Estate ~ Walter n.
tlttia and MAJ X Little. Ma Wifc Edward o.
wesnt Ard WILLIAM =. Littie. Trustees
Ordered this tsth day 81 Decemtef. A, u. fagl
thar ~ sale ~ the Heal Estate made And 70
ported IL ihr above entitled eAuee b. Edward q,
Wesat ard William y tittic. Tfuatees. under snd
~ virtue 81 . nFsd II Tr1st froFn Waiter n,
fsttis and May X. iattie. hss wife. % them
ddig sHrentef and fec1fdsst. ~ fiaaiif ratified
ard rgngifufet unir-s esase ~ The cuntfaly there
~ h. abaFn IN D. befere the Elfli DAY n January
seat pfog del copy = this order b. inssfted y
acme newspaper rubliahed 10 Carroll Ceanty
Nartlsrid. foe four Successive weeks pfggigi.s 4
ihs iEgh aey ~ January, hext
THE repcft q sistss shs amgant u sale . b
EDWIN n NEIi.oR, IN.
Clerk n tife tiysuif Court fef Carroll Cgauii
True Copy Test
aris.ts gDwlN y, MEiLOn. ~. Clerk.
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FOR SALE.

1914 Ford Chassis. good running
condition: good tires. Apply to
CHARLES ". OURsLRR,
Cranberry, Md
dcciG
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EURS WANTED.

Best prlces paid for all kinds OF
fars. win be az chaa. r. Eckenrode's
store, Westminster, Md. every day be-
tween Z q m. and $50 .. m.
G. MANGER.
Dec I6-Mareh /.
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81 Acres, 3 Foods & 10
SQUARE PERCHES,

more or less, improved with q two
story dwelling house, barn and other
necessary outbuildings, now occupied
by Jacob T.. Trenton, and formerly
owned bv Nathaniel 10. Lippy.
The land is in high state Of cultl-
walton and IL one Of the best farms in
the neighborhood.
Possession will be given Immediately
after ratification OF sale,
Terms Of Sale $4,000 ,cash to be
paid on day Of sale and the balance
on the ratification OF sale By the
court.
IVAN i. HOFF,
Assignee Of Mortgagee.
Ivan T. Hon, Attorney. dec16-4t
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Saturday, January 7th, 1922,

at / o'clock D. M, all that farm men
toned Ia said mortgage filed in No.
Equity, containing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28

soIl vour old ftirniture through Every
I-xer,inr want ads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
BUICK LINE LISTS
SEVEN MODELS IN ALL
latest Refinements Have Made
a Car of Increased Value to
Users of All Bucks.

p,sck comes out this year as a ne"
ccr I'm appearance and with numerous
mechanical changes and rehheh'h'H'
There are seven models. the i94-lh'h
u,heeIbaso. four IN ssengcr coupe haNihS
been added. -,
Thev have changed from the curved
oovl to the straight-line effect ny WI
acnfnr and raising the cowl. lh"r" u
a., change In type Of the siN-cylinder'
overhead valve action Buick engine ou'
hearinr surfaces have been enlarged
making for longer life and Fewer au-
justmcnts.
Minor rennemcnts include improved
metal fittings and wider seats on M
models and on tho closed models
s,,nshadc. windshield wiper aud other
equipment.
For many years Buick values nave
neen recognized rs standard values
which Is held to be tho essential reason
Tor its low cost. when this is reckoned
a. terms Of relation between original
price and resale value
with the announcement Of tho Better
RuiclS for 1921. the exchange value OF
AT previous models has been enhanced.
Had n car Of inferior quality been pro
succd n course Inconsistent with or-
of older Buick models would have been
lowered.
Tho fact that Buick has always neeu
. car with n high resale value has heen
xrpr,ciated by careful buyers every
where. who are positive that Buick
VII not build cheaper Car. but al
ways better car. oven II It is found
S,sceasarv 10 Increase the selling price
s,,Ch b,rIers understand tho relation
artween tho original price and the ex-
uhanse price. In addition 70 the
s~rvfcoability. Durability and desirnb'l-
Nv of the Buick. they have tho satiFfac-
ron OF n good financial investment.
The Wilmington Automobile Co.
which IS tho representative for this
Nrrrftory. besides tho Auditorium ex-
nfhit is making special Display IN lis
'xplendid new showroom al "2h WeS'
Tenth street. point will worth thc
rtnentfon OF all visitors who are inter
<rsted IN the latest development in auto
mobile reseling.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
NIttfll,cr

In 1909 general huenicss conditions
were bad hut motor vehicle production
advanced over tho only preceding year
for which statistics have heon gathered
GSa9) and probably showed SOM" gain
over 1909. although thcr" wcr" 10 rrc-
or,Iq kept for 1ano 1901. 1902 The
lSqg figure IS from tho government
consuH. whereas not until 1908 did 'ho
manufacturers collect statistics for the
industry as q whole.
III 19o- tho output " many industries
was heavily curt3Nr1. Nut aU records
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
Alto HELPS HE EALTH.
IL Conscrves Human Energy and Adds
10 Joy of Life.

-rr,a use of an automobile is an Inn
portant factor in the health Of tho IN
Sividual." saws Manager smith of tho
Wilmington Automobile Company local
dealer in Chevrolet passenger and COM
merciaI cars. The motor car conserves
human energy II makes II 70 farther.
The man who uses an automobile In
business fnds that he can cover more
ground in greater physical comfort and
with less cost 10 his nervous system
'To ride 10 work in ones motor car Is
a. arrive fresh and ft. ThToughoui
Tho day. for necessary trips, Il makes
one independent OF the confusion and
uncertainty Of other forms Of transpor-
tafion. And at the end Of n busy day
fhcre Is restfulness 10 be found in tho
convenience Of ones waiting car. in it's
ro,r1iness. its easy motion and its direct
progress toward home or place Of
recreation There Is stimulating d.
version also in driving ones own car.
There IS a certain amount Of concen-
tration necessary that takes the mind
or other matters and leaves one re-
freshed for the next occupation.
Doctors especially, among profes-
sioraI people. have experienced the
ber. fetal effects Of motoring They
fuG IL enaDleS Ihen 20 take care ~
more work IN their communities and
this IN turn is reflected in the increased
good they are able to do for the public
health Motor cars have also benefited
the farmer. They shorten his hours Of
work. They eliminate many details OF
work and worry connected with the use
OF teams and other forms OF transpor-
sation- They put the farmer and hts
family in closer touch with a wider
range of wholesome interests. And for
recreation. for restoring men and wo-
men 10 full vigor after a period OF ex-
hausting work, the motor car IS boon
to health
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
Why We Acclaim
the New Competition

Certainly Hudson and Essex do not regret the
new situation Nor do those other great com
Danies who established the worth Of their product
in that sharply competitive period when outstand-
liz merit was the only title to survival.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
Old TIM ES.

The first New York show WAS hold In
300
In 1sas gasoline sold for ccnts
gallon
The first four cylinder car was
brought ont in 1900.
In 1896 Earnum & BAILEY announced
that they would exhibit throughout the
country 'horsclcss vehicle"
In ,Iulv. lS9S. the ncwe ia Rivou that
"a part would ho built to turn out ono
motor carriage week
Ccn Nolstn A Miles. Chhuncey N
pepew and John lacoh hstor Were
nidrrs or thc second automobile run to
y. hold in this country
1t ia hard 20 conceive that in lNeh
moro were hut four automobiles in the
United states
Tho frat long distance tour wns
rnado from Cleveland to New York II
tool, from JulN rs - August
The FIRST tranerontinen run Was
,ot rtaGa uutl 1903. and tooh over two
months. from May .a to July ~
,rb. accounts of the nrvt triala give
ma r..I idea Of the iinperf"ctionR
and ,rudc dc@gne that were common IN
1895 ana 1926
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-28
NASH MOTOR CARS.
Lntest Development on Exhibition ~
the Motor SHOW.

The Wilmington Nash Motors Co.
! 1oog-i 1908 Wert street. local distributors
for Mash ears md trucks nre looking
forward 10 n very successful year. They
now have q complete line OF cars. with
the recent addition of the Mash four
cylinder cnre. Open md closed models
in both ak and four-cyliuder cars ar.
now available, with most models on
display at the Auditorium nert week
model chassis Of the Nnsh Six. with All
working par,a exposed. Tho chasHis
will be driven by n quertcr-horse power
motor and will enable the prospect to
obaarvo In detail every working part
Of the chassis.
The Virginia Taxi aervics Of Rich
mond. one of the igrgoHt taxi cofnpanifv
I'm tho eaat. gives the following terti-
moninl In regard to the Nash product
under the tegt pf use:
we now own and operate twenty
eight Nash cars. We have been opernt-
Ing Nash cars for the past three years
In tho taxi business. consequently we
are I'm a position 70 know what We are
talking Hbout Tho upkeep is very
small. we get an average Of fourteen
miles per gallon of gas. and from eight
to twelve thousand miles on a set of
tires Tho construction of the Nash
car tH perfect. with ~ powerful motor.
perfect working brake, and atTonE
trananiaaion aud rear end We par
ticuarly Wish TO state that wo have
never had any rear end trouble with
our Mash cara. several 81 which have
run over 36. 900 milea We might also
mention TINT the repair parts are ex-
trefnaly reasonable ard the service
given by the Nash dealers here Is high
ly satiHfuctory Since we have been In
btslnesa we have tried several makes
Of cars and finally decided on tho Mash
which we operate excluHivoly We
cannot be too high In our praise Of the
| Mash g"