The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-12-19
MANCHESTER ITEMS.
A Newsy Letter = Items Personal = Church
Notes-struck With a Brick-Sale of a
Mill-Other Items.

The physical condition of VIM. Lucabaugh,
Of this place, is improving.
Mr.. Melchior Warner, Of Alesia, was seri-
ously i'll last week, but at this writing is con-
valescent.
Jacob Blocker, of Alesia, deserves the
medal for raising the largest porkers in the
county, and likely in the state. George
Shower, of this place killed two porkers
weighing 9l5 pounds.
Andrew Myers, blacksmith of this place,
has emerged from the anxiety of having
sick household. His father-in-law, Mr.. John
Folz, is recovering and Mrs. Myers and the
children are again enjoying their wonted
health.
Hickman Myers, postal clerk on the b.
& II. division of the W. Md. K. R., has been
promoted. He is now on the route between
New York City and Washington. Monroe
Lamotte, also postal clerk on the B. Il O.
K. R., is rapidly pushing upward in his pro-
fession. These young men are credit to
Manchester.
John Switzer, of Snydersburg, met with a
painful accident last week. Whilst standing
on a ladders and refastening boards at his barn,
he lost his footing and fell headlong to the
ground. He remained unconscious for
season. A close examination revealed no
fractures but severe bruises about the head,
The masqueraders, which annually enliven
our streets as the holidays approach, have
again put in their appearance. The only
change in their features since their last APP
pearance is seen in the greater number OF
wrinkles, the more crooked noses and re-
markable facial expressions on the masks
worn by the Belsnichols.
John Denner is having well dug on his
town property. A drilled well, ninety feet
deep, proved unsatisfactory and walled well
is to take its place. George and John Miller,
of Miller Station, have the contract.
Prof Elmer Bailey, of this place, is con
Quoting a class in music at Sherman Church,
beyond the state line.
Rev. Z. d. Miller, of Freeland, Pennsyl-
vania, preached trial sermons in the charge
consisting of Sherman's and Bartholomew
Churches, which have had a vacant passionate
on the Reformed side for over year.
Mr. Joseph Motter, of Baltimore. is spend
ing a brief vacation with his mother, Mrs.
Julia Motter, of this place. A surprise party
visited him on Monday evening.
Mrs J. P. Baltozer returned from her visit
to the city week ago.
Chas j. ii. Ganter has made an addition
to the attactions in his drug store by the
purchase of large sized lemon tree, laden
with number of ripe and rpening lemons.
Inc tree Is auIniTeu lOT It's btdutJ anu Ai"''
fulness.
Whilst masqueraders were out on Monday
evening, some one to scare or annoy them,
threw missels towards them and hit little
girl named Mamie Houck, who was standing
close by looking at the masqueraders. The
brick inflicted an ugly cash on the side OF her
neck and battered in two Of her teeth.
Edward Shaffer, merchant at Melrose, and
his clerk, Noah Mehaley, are both confined
TO the house by illness. Mr.. Clinton Myers,
former clerk, assumed charge of the bust
ness.
Preparations are going forward in the
Lutheran and Reformed Churches for the
celebration of Christmas. Both services
promise fully to meet the demands of the oc,
casion. Emanuel Lutheran Church will hold
its service on the 10Th inst, and Trinity Re-
formed Church on Christmas evening.
A protracted meeting is in progress at
Bixler's u B. Church, in Bachman's Valley,
conducted by the pastor.
A protracted meeting was begun IN the NJ.
E. Church, at Manchester, last Sunday even
ing. 1t is in charge of Rev. Osborn Belt, as
sisted by the associate pastor, Rev. MIR.
Copes.
Mr.. Michael Brilliant, of Snydersbnrg, has
sold his Touring Mill and six acres Of ground
adjoining, to Mr.. Bollinger, of Baltimore
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