The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1892-02-06
WESTMINSTER CEMETERY.
Annual Meeting of Lot Holders President
Report.


The lot owners of the Westminster Gene,
terry Company met in Firemen's Hall Tues
day night, February I'd. Mr. Charles C. Cor
such was called to the chair, while the presi,
dent, Mr.. John L. Reifsnider, read the fol-
lowing annual report:
Westminster Md, February . 1892.
To the lot owners of the Westminster Cemetery Co.
took charge of the affairs of the Cemetery Company
there was an outstanding Indebtedness against the
company of about $500. OF this amount Sl9llA
was for outstanding stock and accumulated interest
thereon the remainder being Indebtedness on open
account. 1t gives me pleasure to state TO the lot
owners and friends of the company that this amount
has been entirety cancelled and that there is moi al
present single dollar of Indebtedness against the
company.
every other item of Indebtedness has likewise been
liquidated In addition to this the sum of S52055
has been expended in permanent improvements,
giving to the company a most complete and well
arranged dwelling house for the superintendent,
and also such outbuildings were necessary.
Nearly 500 has also been expended in a hedge
fence, which will ultimately form beautiful and
durable enclosure to the grounds.
1t is proper that should state in this report that
the gentlemen who have been associated with
me in the Board have given me their most earnest
and cordial cooperation in bringing order out of
what indeed great confusion in the affairs of the
company, when we were requested to take charge:
and especially do | wish to make mention of the
valuable and almost indispensable services which
have been rendered TO the company by its efficient
secretary and treasurer who has been ready IN sea-
mote the interests of the company. During the past
summer it was thought advisable by the Board to
remove the old church from the cemetery grounds.
1t had become so dlapidated as TO make it danger
to the children and others who might be tempted
to enter it. Accordingly, on the 18th of July the
material was offered at Public sale, with the under
standing that should be removed within 30 days.
II sold for the of SlGO to DR.. Charles Bill
liugslea, who removed il in accordance with the
of the sale. Its removal has added greatly TO
the appearance of the cemetery grounds and has
given space for some suitable ornamentation in its
stead. Superintendent Brown is always at his post
OF duty is atfable and obgng and is in the opinion
of the Board the right man in the right place.
Several persons have awaited themselves of the
provision Of the act of Assembly giving the Gene
tery Company the power to hold monies in trust,
the interest 10 be applied perpetually in keeping
the burial lots of such persons in proper condition
The provision think is good one and VIII
doubtless be availed of by Others.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN T.. REIFSNIDER, President.
The treasurer, John j. Reese, reported
receipts S703.6 go and disbursements SG9l.69,
leaving balance of S1l.93 in the treasury,
after which the following were elected to
serve the ensuing ar:-Jno. l.. Reifsnider,
president, and Dr. J. W. Herring, Richard
Manning, Geo. r. Gehr, John Bernstein,
Frank X. Herr and John j. Reese, board of
managers.
John J. Reese was chosen secretary and
treasurer and W. l.. Brown superintendent.