The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1911-03-24
BACHMAN'S VALLEY.

- Spring begins today, az 1t i6 the
vernal equinox This has been long
winter, 30 SHOWS have already fallen
and we have experienced zero wealth
er and many storms.
i Cleveland heese, living near the
ore mines, will build new barn this
spring. He has the lumber sawed, and
and carpenters.
Soon all the automobiles will be
back on their jobs again. They have
taken long rest, and can now travel
better.
Mrs. Rebecca Mary Miller died Sat
urday, March is, after an illness OF
over month from old age. The fu-
1eral was on Monday, March 20. In
terment at this place, Rev. ]. w.
Reinecke officiating. The burial was
in Miller's Memorial Cemetery.
Robert e. Leppo is making improve
ments to his farm. He is repairing
his buildings, and will build large
hen house.
The Mason and Dixon Co. are in
creasing their force of labor men
every week in the ore mines at this
place, and are doing drafting.
Sales are well attended, and prices
are equal to, II not exceeding those of
last year.
As was stated i'm an item last week,
that ten things are needed at once, by
the persons living i'm Melrose. 1t was
also asked, If any resident In this part
of Manchester district deny these facts.
We will not deny same. The best way
to get such articles is to tack up and
send out advertisements. We hope
the railroad and all others mentioned
will get to work, and especially the
railroad, through this place, as 1t will
be needed to haul iron ore and other
goods.
: Our public roads had been in good
condition, but the snow and rain on
Sunday made them worse again, but
we hope spring will soon be here
Many persons are sick at present,
, from different diseases in this vicinity.
/, The marriage license that was is
I sued In Baltimore last week to per
sons living near this place, was a
mistake, as they are strangers, es-
pecially the one name, as she is not
known by the people here.
A flock of wild geese few northward
over this place, which makes us think
Of spring.
Sales and movings are the talk OF
Il the day, and many persons have
changed homes already.
A new man came to the home OF r.
%. Leppo last week by the name OF
Albert Hildebridal Mr.. Leppo will
\ keep him for working man. Horatio
Shorb left this place three weeks ago
and has not returned yet. He has a
wagon load of clothing and large
graphophone and about 100 records.
,, On Sunday morning the Jerusalem
/ ~ Ia II,
seven members were present. The
pastor, Rev. J. w. Reinecke, gave us
very good sermon.
Alta Rosetta Flickinger, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. F1ickinger, and
Sterling Guy Bixler, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Jonathan Bixler, of this place,
who were married on March IA, moved
last week to the home of his father
and will do the work upon the farm.
The bride and groom are very popu-
lar in this Valley. + extend to them
my best wishes.
Services at Jerusalem church on
Sunday, March rs, at 10 a. m, by Rev.
J. B. Lau. Prayer meeting at z o'clock
and Y. p. @. U. at p. m. Sunday
evening preaching by Rev. Shettel,
at o'clock, at Bixer's U. B. Church.
; Our truckers are trying to get
: ready to plant potatoes, but they do
not want to plant so many as last
year.
The farmers were busy last week
hauling manure and doing their spring
blowing until the snow came.
All persons felt sad and could not
believe the report which came by
telephone on Saturday, that Elmer
, Sterner, of Hanover, Pa, had taken
his life by shooting himself I had
spoken to him only few days before
On Monday evening large crowd
gathered at the store at this place, and
had many musical instruments, Joined
q marching company and went to the
home of Mi. and Mrs. Sterling Bixler
where they gave grand serenading
to the newly married couple. All en-
joyed the music, after which all were
invited to the dining room, where
cakes and drinks we're served in
abundance.