The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-14
MANCHESTER DISTRICT ITEMS.
High School Commencement o. 0. F
Decoration Services-Death OF John
Geiman-Pers0nals, Etc.

The commencement exercises of the Man
chester High School will be held in l. 0. O.
F. Hall on Friday evening, June 10th, at
O'Clock. Rev. Dr. c. NJ. Eyster, of Baltimore,
will deliver an address on Education, and
Prof Simpson, of Westminster, on the Par
ents Relation TO the Teacher. Mr.. j. D..
Blocber, President of the Carroll County
School Board, will distribute the diplomas.
Prof j. Frank McBee, the principal, an
nounees nine graduates who have passed sue
cessfully through the high school grades as
laid out by Prof NJ. Bates Stephens, State
Superintendent of Public School Education.
Seven of the graduates have secured positions
as teachers in the public schools OF this coun-
~: one will matriculate at st. Johns College,
Annanolis, and one at the Maryland Agricul-
tural College.
Mr.. Richard Martin, residing near town,
has Grove Bros. traction engine and saw mill
on his place this week saving lumber tor the
erection of new wagon shed. Painters have
been engaged painting his dwelling the past
week. and the carpenters have been rushing
the work of improvement
Loyefeast was held at Black Rock, Pa,
Dunkard Church on Thursday and Friday OF
last week. The services were largely attended;
The decoration day services of Daniel and
Jacob Lodge, No. %, |. O. .. F., held here
last Sunday afternoon, was the largest attend
ed service of this character ever held In tins
town. The hall was packed to its utmost and
would not begin to hold the large crowd I'D
attendance. This custom among Odd Fellows
is becoming more popular annually, and The
services began at 2.30 in the hall and were
appreciated and enjoyed by all who were for,
tunate enough to enter even though they could
not procure seat. Past Grand Jacob E..
Musselman was master of ceremonies, and the
following program was well rendered: Music
by Carroll County Reed Band, "a pieces;
singing, America; prayer, Rev. S. M. Roeder;
singing, Jesus Lover of My Soul; music by
Band; address, Mr. Long, of Hanover, Pa,
lodge; singing God be with us till we meet
again; address, Rev. E. Manages, of York.
Pa, former Lutheran pastor OF this place;
singing, Doxology; benediction, Rev. II. ii.
Flick. The members, headed by the band,
marched to the cemetery, where the band
PLAYED some select music for the occasion
while the brethren were engaged in decorat-
ing the graves of their deceased brothers,
whose graves had been previously marked with
flags. After the completion of these services
they returned TO their hall and adjourned.
The band playeda number of other selections
and then departed for their homes.
Mrs. Ella Wilhelm, of Hanover, Pa, spent
a few DAYS here this week, as the guest of her
sister, Mrs. DIR. John F. B. Weaver.
Mrs. F. A. Dieffenbach, of Baltimore, is
visiting her sisters, Mrs Chas. Brilliant and
Mrs. Geo. w. Everhart, in this place.
Trinity Reformed Church Mite Society met
at the home of Mrs. Albretta Morelock, on
South Main street, last Tuesday night. A
most pleasing and enjoyable program was
rendered. There was large attendance of
the members. Refreshments were served in
abundance.
Chidrens Day services will be held in
Enamel Lutheran Church here tomorrow,
Sunday, morning at 10 o'clock. They have a
well selected program prepared for the occa-
sion.
Mrs. Aaron Hoffman, who is visiting her
brother-in law, DR.. George P. Yost, in Glen
Rock, Pa, was the recipient of box last week
which contained some valuable sllverware and
rich old laces. The gifts were sent by Mrs.
Hofnman's aunt, Mrs. d. P. Summers, of
Mansfield, Ohio. Mrs. S. also remembered
her great grand niece, Miss Ruth Gelback, OF
near Glen Rock, with silver mug and several
other interesting mementoes. Both were high
ly pleased with what they received
Mrs. Harry T. j. Lamotte is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Sue Stonesifer, of Hanover, Pa, spent
last week here as the guest of her brother,
Mr.. Isaac D. W. Stonesifer.
Mr.. Nelson Wareheim is having part of
the interior of his home painted.
Miss Katie Owens, of Baltimore, spent last
Sunday here with Miss Ella w. Tracey.
Rev. E. Menees, of York, Pa, filled the
pulpit of Rev. 81. H. Flick last Sunday. In
the morning at Lineboro, in English; and at
Manchester at p. M, in German, and at !. 80
p m. in English. He was the guest of Mr..
Flick.
Between the town council and turnpike
company the cuyert on North Main street was
repaired and cleaned out last week. 1t was
nearly closed up with sand, &c.
Rev James Stonesifer, of near Westmin-
ster. spent last Saturday here with his father,
Mr.. |. d. w. Stonesifer, aud family.
Mrs. Ella Menchey, of Baltimore, and Mr..
and Mrs. Augustus Huebner, of Taneytown,
were the guests of Mr.. Samuel Null last Sat
urday and Sunday.
Mr. Arthur Burgoon, who works at Alesia,
was home few days this week, sick.
Miss Maggie Thurman, daughter of the late
ex-sheriff Thurman, spent last week in Baltl-
more among friends.
Mrs. Charles j. Fl. Ganter and grandson
Charles spent few days in Harrisburg, Pa,
this week with the latter's mother. Charles
in the fall.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Adkins spent last
Sunday in Silver Run with his father in law,
DR.. JOS s. Marshall, and family.
Mr. John Geiman, one of the Oldest and
most highly respected citizens, and retired
farmer, died at his home, near Melrose, al z
D. M on Tuesday, from cancer of the mouth,
aged SO years, months and % days. He is
survived by four sons and three daughters
Messrs. Peter J. and John Geiman, of Mel.
rose; Noah Geiman, of near Hanover; Israel
Geiman, of near Melrose; Mrs. Jonas Schaef-
fer, of Bachman's Valley; Mrs. Henry Brown,
of Penna., and Mrs. Amelia Blocher, of near
Hanover, Pa. He is also survived by n
grandchildren aud % great grandchildren. In
politics he was lifelong Democrat. His re-
mains were inferred Friday morning in the
cemetery adjoining the Dunkard Church at
Black Rock, Pa, Elders Miller and Price
officiating. He was sick about two years, and
had been a great sufferer.
Miss Rose Stonesifer is visiting her brother,
Rev. Jam es B. Stonesifer, and family, near
Westminster.