The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-06-03
A BIG DAY AT LITTLEST0WN.
Thousands Attend Decoration Day Exercises
at LittleStown, PA Fine Parade, &C.


Reported for the Democratic Advocate.
Nav 80, Decoration Day, at Littestown,
Pa, was the biggest day that enterprizing
town of 1900 inhabitants ever had. The
streets, alleys, private residences, stores, fac
tories, in fact every point OF vantage was
crowded by visitors who more than doubled
the resident population. The square was so
crowded that the marshals had some difficulty
in having an opening made for the procession
to pass through. But finally order came out
of chaos, and the parade moved. While wait;
ing 10 form in line many national, patriotic,
ragtime and medleys, composed OF the airs
popular away back in the sos, were rendered.
The various orders, school children, Hanover
cadets, the Littlestown fire company, citizens
and others in carriages and on foot made a
yery imposing spectacle Hon. Charles II.
Duttera and Mr.. l.. NJ. Alleman, the chief
marshals, with numerous assistants, were
here, there and everywhere, until the parade
started, when they took the lead and every
thing moved off smoothly. Several SIX horse
floats were i'm the line The fine black team,
so skilfully handled by Mr.. Nelson Study,
formerly of Silver Run, was greatly admired
especially by his friends from Carroll county.
1t is estimated that there were over five hun
dred persons present from Carroll county.
The sky was overcast, and the atmosphere.
while sultry, was not sufficient to interfere
with the festivities of the day. Two games OF
base ball we're played between the Hanover and
Littesiown clubs, one IN the morning and
the other in the afternoon. The home club
won both games. The very best Of good hu.
NOR and order prevailed and every body had
most enjoyable outing.
Your reporter vas guest of Mr.. ID. b.
Alleman aud family, who were uutiring IN
their courtesies. Mr.. Alleman, IS the owner,
editor snd publisher OF the Independent the
best aud liveliest paper in Adams county.
Following is the order of the parade
Color Bearer.
Civil War Veierans-Spanish American War
Veteran Escort.
Eichelberger Cadets, Hanover Prot. Balm
in Command.
Six Horse Decorated Team-Wth Flower
Ladies.
Six Horse Decorated Team-Wigh Specially
Trained Choir.
Six Horse Silk Mil Team-Deeoraied IN
Red, White and Blue Silk.
School Chidren-Parochial and Public
schools
Pleasant Valley Band.
Pleasant Valley Camp No. :, p. .. ;. Of \,
Iittiesiown Catocsin Tribe /. O. Il. NJ.
Carroll County Reed Band.
Camp IS, p. D. :. of A.. OF Carroll CO.. Md
Llitlestown Castle \. -. h OF NJ. Z.
Mayberry, Nd. Band
Tyrone Camp, p. o. ;. OF A.
LiItIesiown l. Q. HeptAsophS.
Alpha Fire Company Drum Corps.
Alpha Fire Company No. /.
Iiulestowu Band.
Iittessowu No. $50 2. o. ;. Of A
Ministers, Burgess, Town Conacil, School
Board. Cemetery Board, Board of Trade,
Orator and Speakers iu Carriage
At the cemetery the tulio~Iug order vs.
observed. Hou. C. II. Duuera being Master
of Ceremonies
Decoration OF Graves
Music-Band.
Praycr-Rer. f.. +. Bliut.
Singing -"Amencs-
Introduction of Orator by Rev. {. 2. BAst'an.
Oraiion-Rev. J. ". Memminser, Of Ian
caster.
Singiug-"The American Soldier, By ~
lected Choir.
RemArks-John u. Keith. 81 tsciiysbarE
Ausic-BaHd,
Benedic.lou--Rey. q. ". i4arIcd-
The column thea re formed and marched
10 South Queen; thence Ia Square; ibencr Ga
school Banding on East hlng street ~hrrt
ranks weFr broken and organizations de
missed.