The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-02-22
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
MANCHESTER DISTRICT ITEMS.
Birthday and Sleighing Parties Deaths
Personals, Etc.

WIN. Lewis. infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Horatio NJ Frock, died at the home OF the
parents in Hampden, Baltimore, on Saturday
afternoon lass, aged one week. The body
was brought here for interment In the Reform.
ed Cemetery on Monday. Services were held
at the home in Hampden.
On Friday of last week MIR. Luther d.
Hoffacker made can of lemon sherbert Tor
his daughters birthday party to be held the
following day, but on Friday night some sneak
thieves entered the place where he had 1t
stored and stole the entire lot. Mr.. Hoffack-
er did not care so much for the loss, but TO
complete his menu he was compelled to use
that much more labor to replace the same.
The party who committed the theft had better
keep shady about it, for what Mr.. Hoffacker
threatens to do with him if found out will
surely be plenty.
Mr.. E. j. Crumrine, who has been sick for
the past six weeks, is slowly convalescing. ;,
Mr.. W. C. Shearer, of this place, attended
the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. George Shearer,
at the Stone church, on Friday, she having
died at her home in Chenille, York county,
Pa, on Tuesday of last week, from pneumonia,
aged "a years, months and 10 days:
Mr.. Allen Fl. Wentz aud wife, of Westmin-
ster, spent Sunday here, the guest OF his
brother-i law, Mr.. Luther II. Hoffacker.
Miss Carrie McCaffrey, of Medford, spent
Sunday here. a guest of Mr.. Chas. E. Houck
and wife.
Mr.. J. Wesley Hoffacker has been confined
to his home with heavy cold.
a sleighing party from Hampstead called at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs VIM. G. Kneller on
Thursday night of last week and gave COM
plete surprise to all the family. Mrs. kneller
hurridly got up fine supper to which all
present did ample justice. The evening was
spent in vocal and instrumental music. games,
&c. They remained until a late boar, when
they returned to their homes, delighted with
the evenings pleasures. Those present were
Lottie Frankforter, Katherine Mathews, Bur-
nette Sullivan, Ray Hyson, Mary Hoover,
Maggie Albaugh, Bessie Hyson, Elda Marshall,
Walter Sullivan, Emory Albaugh. Arthur lip
ton. Jno. Abkin and Cal. Caltrider.
a pleasant and most enjoyable party was
given Mr.. VIM. Brilliant, at the home of his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. NJ. Brilliant, by his
sisters on Saturday night last. Refreshments
in abundance were served. Among those
present were Misses Eta and May Brilliant,
Addie Sullivan, Maggie and Anna Thurman,
Maude Flick; Messrs. David Brilliant, Earl
Brilliant, Wm Markell, Harry Brilliant and
Rob. Brilliant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther H. Hoffacker gave
one of the most enjoyable birthday parties OF
the season at their home, in this place, on
Saturday afternoon last, from 2 to p. M, IN
honor of the 9th birthday of their daughter,
Adeline. About thirty Juveniles composed
the company, and to say they had pleasant
or Jolly time would indeed be putting it very
mild, for they had full sway of the entire
place. Refreshments in great variety and
abundance were served.
Susan Catherine, wife of Henry Mahalis,
died at her home, February 10, 1902, aged
81 years, 3 months and days. She leaves
one daughter and one son. Her funeral took
place on Friday morning at Snydersburg, Rev.
81. Fl. Flick officiating. The pallbearers
were-John Hosefelt, William Lloyd, Witlibe
Roads, Schard Smith, Samuel Smith and Geo.
Stoffel Jacob Wink was undertaken.
Mrs. Oscar Buckingham, of Baltimore, who
came here several weeks ago to attend the
funeral of her sster-in-law, Mrs. Edward Al
baugh, was taken sick and unable to return
home until last Saturday.
A grand ball was given at Heldebrand' $
Hotel Thursday night Dancing was enjoyed
and refreshments were served.
Mrs. John Shaeffer, of Melrose, gave party
Wednesday night in honor of her husband s
birthday. About fifty persons were present.
Miss Essie Ham, of near Greenmount, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Burgoon.
A case of smallpox is reported at Glen
Rock, Pa.
There was taffy pulling at Mr.. Andrew
Myers on Thursday night.
Mr.. Herbert NJ. Starner, of Westminster.
and Miss Cora E. Leese, of Buchman's Val
lev. were married here by Rev. Fl. 81. Flick,
on Thursday evening at O. clock.
A widower and young lady of Westmln-
ster drove to Manchester last Saturday. The
ride was SO pleasant they lost seven brooms on
the way.
Rev. H. H. Flick will hold service at Man
chester Sunday morning and at Bachman' S IN
the afternoon.