The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-01-18
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
MANCHESTER ITEMS
"a Nswsy Letter from the Shiretown Of the
Sixth District.


Mr.. Lewis Shipley, of Gambler, spent several
days with his son, Mr.. W. L. Shipley, of this
place.
Mr.. William Stump, of Spring Grove, spent
several days here with his brother and sister.
The U. B. Church, of Greennount, of which
Rev. J. W. Houseman is pastor, has been
| holding revival during the past week. which
has been very successful.
Mr.. +. l.. Whitney has sold his entire stock
| of stoves and tin ware to D, Hofaeker q Sons.
Mr. Whitney has left for Baltimore.
Master Chas A. Miller visited his grand
father, Hon. G. J. 81. Ganter, while at An
napolis last week.
Announcements of Lutheran charges
Lineboro German service, 10 a. M, Manches-
| ter German at p. M, English p. n. Cat
echeticaI class every Saturday at Manchester
at 2 p. m.
Roy, son of Samuel Null, of this place,
was playing with their dog in the house,
when it sprang upon the boy and bit him very
severely in the face. DR.. j. I'll. Sherman at
tended the child and put several stitches in
the wound under the left eye. He is now
resting well.
A birthday dinner was given Tuesday in
honor of Master William, the only son of Rev.
S. ID Roeder. There were quite a number
present at the second birthday of the little
man. The guests were Rev. G. S. and Mrs.
Slage, of Westminster, Mrs. Appel, Rev.
James Stonesifer and Rev. aud Mrs. j. S.
Hartman.
DR.. Robt. Wells, of Hampstead, has sold his
drug and grocery store in that town to Rev.
Mr.. Derr. DR.. Wells will locate in Silver
Run, about March 1st, where he will practice
his profession.
Mrs. Emanuel Shierich, of Baltimore, is
visiting ersister, Mrs. VIM. Gender.
Mr.. Harry B. Hoffacker. of Baltimore,
spent last Sunday here as the guest of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs j. Wesley Hoffacker
session and public installation of the Grand
Encampment of |. o. 0. F. in Baltimore,
this week, as representative from Carroll En-
campment, No. II, of Manchester.
I Miss Fannie G. Ross is visiting friends in
I Baltimore
The Manchester Fire Engine, Hook and
Ladder Company gave pound social IN L.
%. o. F Hall, Thursday night of last week.
Invitations were extended to all our citizens
and a large crowd were in attendance. The
address of welcome was delivered by Prof j.
Frank MeBee, principal of the High School.
REGULATIONS were given by Misses Ida M. Roe
der and Ida Wine, and vocal solo by Miss
Carrie Warner. The Manchester Orchestra,
nine pieces, furnished some very fine music.
About 40 persons were present.
Mrs. Cornelius Miller spent the past week
in Baltimore with her brother, Mr.. Samuel
Houck, whose wife is seriously i'll.
Mr.. W. B. Wooden surveyed lot on Sat
urday last that was sold by Mr.. Chas. j.
Everhart to the Hagerstown Brewing Co. and
adjoining the property of Mr.. c. J. 81. Gan
ter, on South Main street. The lot was dr.
vided, one-haf of which Mr.. Everhart re-
tanned for a building lot.
The Hampstead Dramatic Club reproduced
the Drama, ''Tompkins' Hired Man,
which was given few week ago in Hamp-
stead, in this place last Saturday night to
crowded hall. The members of the club ac
quilted themselves admirably and all were
pleased with the entertainment.
Nearly every body in this section having an
ice house, have filled them during the past
two weeks with ice ranging from to 10 inches
thick.
Miss Leona DeBring, of Baltimore, is the
guest of Miss aollie G. Wilson.
Messrs. A. S. Hildebrand and Samuel
Schmuch, of Windsorvile, York county, Pa,
Leander Barnhart and Albert Keener, of Red
Lion, York county, Pa, were guests of Mr..
A.. FL. Hildebrand and family, proprietor OF
Hotel de Stick, in this place.
Messrs. VIM. FL. Wilson and Charles M.
Masenhimer, attended the funeral of Mr.. VIII
SON S niece, Miss Maggie Lawrence, on Sun
day, in Irishtown, Adams county, Pa.
Mrs. Cordelia Hoffacker, Mrs. Wesley
Kexel, Mrs. Walter d. Hanson and Mr. Yves.
ley Hofacker and wife, attended the funeral
of their aunt, Mrs. Sherman, in Baltimore, on
Sunday.
Mr.. Arthur Burgoon spent last week in
Baltimore among relatives and friends.
Mrs. E. A. Whitney left here on Friday of
last week to attend the funeral of her aunt,
Mrs. Shaw.
Mr.. Chas. J. Everhart, wife and son David,
arose from their slumbers on Friday morning
of last week, very sick from the effects of
coal gas. t..fzl,. Gii.1ef -.x4-f..
A notice of the death of Mr.. Cornelius R.
Wentz, will be found under the head Death
of Well Known Citizens.
A tramp stopped at Christian Hunts, near
hear, on Wednesday night, and when leaving
in the morning took Mr.. Hunts overcoat
along.
:. A.. H.. Wentz and family, of Westminster,
are visiting his brother-in- law, Luther Hof-
facker.
z sChas. iller, of Westminster, was guest
Of his aunt, Mrs. Mary Burns, several days
this week.