The Democratic advocate., 1905-06-03
A BIG DAY AT LITTLESTOWN.
Thousands Attend Decoration Day Exercises
at LittlestoWn, PA Fine Parade, &c.
Renorted for the Democratic Advocate.

Reported for the Democratic Advocate
Nav 30, Decoration Day, at Littlestown,
Pa, was the biggest day that enterprZlng
town of 1900 inhabitants ever had. lhe
streets, alleys, private residences, stores lac
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 dltlculty
in having an opening made for the procession
to pass through. But finally order came out
of chaos, and the parade moved. While walt
ing 10 form in line many national, patrouc
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
very imposing spectacle. Hon. Charles d:
Duttera and Mr.. l.. M. 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 in the line. The fine black team,
so sklfully 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 overcast, and the atmosphere.
while sultry, was not sufficient to interfere
with the festivities of the day. Two games Of
base ball were played between the Hanover and
Littlestown 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
Il most enjoyable outing.
Your reporter Il guest of Mr.. ID. b.
Aleman and family, who were untirlng IN
their courtesies. Mr.. Alleman, is the owner,
editor and publisher of the Independent, the
best and iveiest paper in Adams county.
Following is the order Of the parade:
Color Bearer.
Civil War Veterans-Spanish American War
Veteran Escort.
| Eichelberger Cadets, Hanover PROF. Balm
in Command.
Ski Horse Decorated Team-Wiuh Flower
Ladies.
Six. Horse Decorated Team-With Specially
Trained Choir
Six.Horse Silk Mill Team-Decorated in
Red, White and Blue Silk.
School Chlldren-Parochial and Public
Schools.
Pleasant Valley Band.
Pleasant Valley Camp No; 7, ?. 0. 5. of A.
Littlestown Catoctin Tribe |. o. Il. NJ.
Carroll County Reed Band.
Camp SO, P. o. S. of A., of Carroll Co., Nd.
I.ittlestown Castle A. o. X. of Nj. c.
Mayberry, Md, Band.
Tyrone Camp. p. 0. 5. Of A.
Littlestown |. o. Heptasophs.
Alpha Fire Company Drum Corps.
Alpha Fire Company No. |.
l4ittlestown Band.
I.ittlestown No. $50 p. O. S. Of A.
Ministers, Burgess, Town Council, School
Board, Cemetery Board, Board Of Trade.
Orator and Speakers i'll Carriages.
At the cemetery the following order was
observed, Hon. G. H. Duttera being Master
| of Ceremonies
Decoration of Graves.
Music-Band.
Prayer-Rev. +. Z. Blint.
Singing-''America.'
Introduction of Orator by Rev. c. p. Bastlan.
Oration-Rev. }. w. Memminger, of Ian
Singing-"The American Soldier by Sc
lected Choir.
Remarks-John ID. Keith, Of Gettysburg.
Music-Band.
Benediction-Rev. q. NJ. Larned.
The column then formed and marched
to South Queen; thence to Square; thence to
School Building on East King street where
ranks were broken and organizations dis
missed