The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-04-07
UNIoNTowN ITEMS.
Easter and Memorial Services Measles-sur-


Bright skies, warm sunshine, modified by
the moist breath of spring, were fitting char
acieristics of Easter Sunday, which bid fare
well TO the eccentricities of March, and intro
duced April with her smiles and tears, melody
of birds and blooming of early flowers. The
balmy weather, which was in marked contrast
to the gloom of Lententde, invited those who
had been winter bound TO come forth and
breathe the healthful air. Many awaited
themselves of this opportunity, and spring
bonnets as well as new dresses were noticed
i'll abundance, and few ladies appeared on the
street without wearing a. flower.
Holy Communion service was celebrated at
the Lutheran Church in the morning, and an
appropriate sermon to the occasion was de-
livered by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Delp. There
was full attendance of members, and the
choir, which is composed of carefully selected
voices, rendered some excellent music.
At Bethel Church memorial services of
Elizabeth Warner, Willie Warner and Laura
Haines, all of whom died several weeks since,
were held at 1890 O'Clock by Rev. G., W.
Seilhamer, who preached solemn and ell
fective sermon, and many persons were visibly
moved. At night services were held in COM
memoration of Easter. The minister in charge
favored the large audience with suitable and
interesting address. The music had been
selected by the choir, and was chief feature
of the occasion.
The average attendance of the school in
this place has been reduced considerably on
account of the measles, which are still prev
alent.
AS we ride over the country we notice some
of the farmers either sowing or preparing
their ground for oats, while others are plowing
for corn and potatoes, and upon our arrival
in town we cannot refrain from congratulating
Al Ii. mt "
carefully clearing away the debris which has
accumulated on their respective side lawns
during the winter.
Walter Brown has returned home for the
summer, after having attended a course of
medical lectures at the University of Mary
land.
Jesse Routson left town Wednesday for
York, Pa, where he has obtained a situation.
Johnathan Lambert is constructing an
annex to his grocery store on Clear Ridge:
Miss Hannah Adams, who resides near this
place, underwent delicate surgical operation
on Thursday morning, March 10Th, being the
removal of a cancerous tumor by DIR. John
Burlington, of New Windsor, a skilled and
accomplished young physician, both in med
icine and surgery, assisted by DIR. George
Brown, of the same place, and DR.. L. j.
Shreeve, of this place. One of the tumors
was located Immediately under the left arm.
1t had been growing for about three months,
and was very painful. The operation was
begun about 10 o'clock and required an hour
and ten minutes, the patient being under the
influence of chloroform. 1t was a difficult
and daring attempt, on account of the great
depth of the tumors and the important blood
vessels of the breast with which they were
The tumor from under the left |
arm was as large as medium sized mans
fist, and weighed nearly 2! pounds. Upon
of the right breast it was discov.
cred that it also contained cancerous roots of |
u penetrating nature, and it was decided that |
the entire breast would have to be dssected, |
which was done, leaving the patient minus of
either breast, the left one having been operated |
on in a similar manner, in December last. |
Miss Adams recovered from the effects of the |
chloroform in rather delirious manner. The |
doctors state that there is every indication of |
her gradual improvement.