The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-04-05
MANCHESTER ITEMS.
Death OF Well-Known Persons Church
Election Personals Change Of Resi-
denceS, &C.

Death OF Well-Known Church
Election Personals Change of Resi-
dences, &C.
Edwin w. Brilliant, son of Isaac Brilliant,
and Miss Lena Rust, daughter of the late
John Rust, of near Merose, were married on
Tuesday evening last at the Reformed Church
parsonage, Rev. S. NJ. Roeder, the pastor,
officiating. After the ceremons a reception
was rendered them at the homo of his brother,
Frank G. Brilliant, on south Main street.
John T, Lawton moved into the dwelling
occupied by Benz. Armacost; Mr.. Armacost
moved into the house made vacant by DIR.
Jas. S. Marshall who moved from this place to
Silver Run; Alex. Shaffer moved into the
rooms vacated by Mr.. Lawson in the Irwin
College Building.
Ellen, wife of Oscar Buckingham "a former
resident of this place, died at her home in
Woodbury., Baltimore, on Thursday of last
week, from a complication of diseases, aged
81 years. She was a daughter of the late
George Bixler, and sister to Misses Mary and
Susie Bixler of this place. She is survived by
husband and two sons-Harry Buckingham,
of Philadelphia, and Irwin Buckingham, of
Woodberry. Her remains were brought here
and placed in the vestibule of Trinity Reform
ed Church, of which she was a member. The
interment was held at 2 o'clock, Rev. Mr..
Dietrich, of Woodberry, officiating, assisted
by Rev. S. M. Roeder, pastor of the above
church.
Trinity Reformed Church held their annual
election on Easter Monday for officers for the
ensuing year, as follows: Elders, Jacob P.
Baltozer and VIM. p Rhodes; deacons, Jonas
G. Warehime and Geo. L. Warner.
A fodder stack on the farm of George f..
Warner, about two miles north of here, was
burned about clock last Sunday night. 1t
is supposed it was struck by lightning during
a thunder storm at that time. 1t was located
near the barn and great fear was felt that the
barn would be burned also, but by hard work
of the neighbors it was saved.
Mrs Nicholas Sandruck, of near Alesia,
died on Wednesday evening at the home of
her son, John H. Sandruck, aged about rs
years.
Mr.. H. N. Burgoon and family spent Sun
day with his father-in-law in Greenmount.
Mr.. L. H. Hoffacker spent Easter Sunday
in Hanover, Pa, with his wife, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. V. r.
Wentz for the past few weeks.
Misses Sarah and Lizzie Trump spent a
couple weeks in Westminster, the guests of
her sister, Mrs. Frank K. Herr.
in Baltimore this week among friends.
Mrs. ]. P. Baltozer and son, M Arthur
Baltozer, attended the funeral of Mrs. Chas.
Thurman, at Black Rock, Pa, on Saturday
last.
Mr.. Hickman A. Myers and daughter, Miss
Lizzie M. Myers and Miss Lottie Lustman, OF
Baltimore, spent few days here, the guests
of Mrs. Elizabeth Thurman.
Miss Matte Loatz is visiting friends in Bal
timore and Woodberry.
Fred. s. Myerley and son, of Baltimore,
spent few days this week with his sister,
Miss Mary Myerley, near town, this week.
VIM. I. Everhart, of Baltimore, spent a
few days here this week with his brother,
Chas. 81. Everhart. 1t was sixteen years ago
on Tuesday that he left Manchester and went
to Woodbury., where he engaged in the
grocery business and has become a successful
merchant.
Miss Emma " Shower is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Mary s. Bardwell, in Baltimore.
Mrs. j. w. F. Burgoon gave quilting party
at her home ON Monday, when a number of
her friends took part in the labors and pleas
ures of gatherings of that character. A large
dinner was served and an enjoyable time
spent.
Miss Lottie Shower attended the wedding
of her uncle, DIR. John A. Shower, in York,
Pa, on Wednesday last.
Fl. J. Eckenrode and wife, of Baltimore,
spent the past week here, the guests of DIR. j.
H. Preston and family. They were accom-
panied by their adopted son, VIM. Eckenrode.
DR.. James H. Preston and wife gave an
Easter dinner to a few of their friends.
Among those present being II. ]. Eckearode
and wife, VIM. Eckenrode, of Baltimore, and
Walter D. Hanson, wife, son and daughter.
Warren Shipley and family moved their
household goods to Baltimore on Tuesday,
where they will make their future home.
Miss Louisa Myers is visiting friends in
Baltimore.
Geo. Stark, of Hanover, Pa, spent Satur-
day last in Manchester.
Mrs. Chas. j. Everhart spent Saturday last
in Westminster, the guest of her brother in
law. Austin Geisleman.
Miss Lydia Keller, of York. Pa, spent
Easter Sunday here, the guest of her brother,
Samuel Keller.
Mrs. Geo. Breithaupt and two children. of
Baltimore, spent Sunday last here. with her
George Breithaupt and wife.
Lee McBee and Mr.. Ford, of Baltimore,
spent the Easter holidays here, guests of Prof.
j. Frank McBee and family.
Prof. NJ. S. 81. Unger and wife, of New
York. are visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. A. Shower.
Chas II. Bxler, of York, Pa, spent Easter
here, the guest of his daughter, Eva Bixler
who lives with her grandmother, Mrs. Oavilla
Musselman.
Harry Myers, of Baltimore, spent the Eas-
Ter holidays here. with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Myers.
Miss Anna Thurman, of Baltimore, visited
her grandma, Mrs. Elizabeth Thurman, the
past week.
Frank Bien and family spent Easter here,
with his sister-in law, Miss Selma Lynerd.
Geo. Thieret has left here to accept posi-
ton as foreman in cigar factory at Red
Lion, Pa.
Miss Elenora De Boteler, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. Julia NJ. Motter and family.
Rev. b. H. Flick is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. Sada Bixler, in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. E. Stultz, Jr., spent
Sunday here with his father-in-law, Jacob
Wink and family.