The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-04-03
MANCHESTER.

The few warm days we had last
week, made us feel that spring was
al hand. Now ID the time to begin
cleaning up the premises To r1d them
of all rubbish accumulated during
the winter, this il the only way 70
have a sanitary town.
The old catalpa, commonly KNOWN
as bean tree, that has been standing
for more than a century In the mid
die OF the pavement on South MAIN
street, on the property or Mr- DaVla
H. Frankforter, wa cue down 49,
Thursday. It measured rect n
inches across the stump with wide
spreading branches, profuse IN Toll
age and bloom-a most magnificent
tree of its kind. The removal OF II
has been spoken of for quite time,
but has always been opposed by MT
Frankforter. The Town Council after
getting legal advice, decided 10 have
IL removed, and now Ill that il lerl
OF a majestic tree Is the stump. Inc
late pedestrian on dark night may
be glad of its removal, but we Will
miss the shade and its beauty.
Mrs. Jacob Musselman entertained
the members of the Sewing Circle
and some friends last Thursday ev-
ening at her home On oak Iree
avenue. They were delightfully."- en-
tertained with instrumental music Dy
Miss May Musselman, and vocal duets
by Misses Edna Lamotte and Emma
Trump. About 1890 o'clock refresh
ments in abundance were served con-
sisting of oysters, patties. potato
salad, pickles and hot rolls, follow.
"a by fruit gelatine with whipped
cream, sponge and orange cake anc
coffee. At a late hour the guests
babe their hostess good night, With
remembrances of most pleasant eV'
ening.
Mrs. William Adkins, whose serious
illness has been previously an
nounced, passed away suddenly ETH
day afternoon at o'clock. Though
a great sufferer for years and i'll fol
weeks, she was seemingly better Fri.
day, when like a flash, the summons
came and she was gone. She was
&C years and 10 months Of age, and is
survived by her husband, two sons
and one daughter, Mrs. B. Armacost
at whose home she died. lntermenl
Monday afternoon. i'm the Reformed
Cemetery, DIR. Land officiating.
Mr.. Harry Sullivan and Miss Mamie
G. Snyder were quietly married al
the Lutheran parsonage last Friday
evening by Rev. ]. Lau. After the
ceremony, escorted by the drum corps
they went to the home Of the grOom's
mother, Mrs. Amanda Sullivan, where
a reception was given them, only tbs
close relatives and friends being
present They will reside with Mrs
Sullivan. Our best wishes for thelI
future happiness.
On Monday evening the Lutheran
Aid Society held its monthly meeting
i'm the lecture room Of the church. A
nice program of music and illustrated
views by Mr.. Gregory were enjoyed
The members decided to hold Name
Social in the |. o. o. Z. Hall Easter
Monday evening Bring penny fol-
each letter in your name, and as
much more as you choose to give
Cake and coffee will be furnished
free; ice cream and candy for sale
An entertainment will be given, II
will be quite a pleasant evening to
which the public Is invited.
The Christian Endeavor held a
social in the Lecture room of the
Lutheran Church Tuesday evening,
March 81. A nice program Of in
strumental and vocal music followed
by Bible name guessing contest,
was enjoyed by the members. Sand
witches and coffee were served
The G. 10c store operated by
Charles Ganter Miller, closed out the
stock at bargain prices. All the
stock remaining on the last day OF
the month was purchased by Mr..
Austin Geiselman. This store room
will be occupied by Mr.. Harold Frank
forter, who will open his Quality
Shop Saturday, April 18th.
Miss Fannie G. Ross will have her
spring opening, April A.
Mr.. Edward Sellers, of Scranton,
Pa, and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sellers,
of York, Pa, attended the funeral of
Mrs. Adkins, and spent several days
In town.
Miss Stepheny Ford, student Of
weeks end with her friend, Miss
Fannie Showers.
Mr.. George Land, professor of
Latin and Greek at Lawrenceville, N.
j., Boys Preparatory School, for
Princeton, is home for a two weeks
Easter vacation.
Mr.. John Theirit. OF Washington, ID.
O., spent several days with his
brother, Mr.. George Theiret.
Mr.. Jacob Warehime sold his house
to his brother, Paul. Jacob will move
in the house vacated by L. Loats, who
is moving into the Ham property on
High street, Mr.. Ham moving to
Hampstead.
Mrs r.. wv. Gregory il visiting her
parents, at Ellicotsville, N. Y.
Miss Annie e. Belt will have her
spring and summer opening for the
display of her millinery.
The play THE Noble Outcast," by
home talent will be given in the |. O.
0. \. Hall, Saturday, April is, for
the benefit Of the Rebecka Lodge.
Rev. }. Lau will hold his Com
muniog services Palm Sunday.
DR.. Thomas Land, pastor of the
Reformed Church, will have service
every night during Holy Week; Con-
firmation Good Friday morning; Com
munion Easter Sunday The
solemnest season Of the year is with
me- far Ill tn nhCnryn