The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1914-02-27
RURAL NEWS.
CHRONICLES OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
our NEIGHBORS.
MANCHESTER.

MANCHESTER
The past week has been a busy
one for the small boy and girl with
the sleds and skates. A. well ID for
the man with the sleigh. Not only
this section but the whole Western
and Eastern section are gripped ir
grim winter weather, and those who
have been fearing the "old winter
weather" was thing of the past
must feel relieved to find it still with
us. The coal man has mis- smile, and
the ice man il more than happy
harvesting ice from to 8 inches.
MT. Harry Ia Motto and family
welcomed to their home last Thurs
day evening, Mrs. Masters, OF Hunt
ington, Pa. She was formerly Miss
Viola Rupp, daughter OF Dr. William
Rupp, who was pastor OF Trinity Re
formed Church, serving In that ca
pacity for twelve years. The family
left here twenty-five years ago; some
have been back on visits, but Viola
MRS. Masters), had not, and was
overjoyed to meet her old friends In
honor of her arrival and Of her cous-
In, Mrs. Howard Hawk, OF Reading
Pa, Mrs. La Motto had invited the
sewing circle to a progressive lunch
con. The table appointments, favors
and refreshments were greatly en-
joyed. Peals Of laughter came from
table MOI where Carrie" looked and
acted the typical nurse to the In
fants." Those visiting Mrs. La
Motto in the evening were: Mesdames
Cornelius Miller, Charles Everhart
Howard Hawk, May E. Gettfer and
Misses Fannie Ross, Carrie and Edna
LaMotte.
Miss Fannie Ross whose entertain
ing Of her friends is her greatest
pleasure, continued the social gaiety
by having a George Washington party
Friday evening. The decorations 81
flags, cherries, hatchets, and even
the memorable tree itself were much
admired. Games, music and social
chat made the hours fly; refresh
ments were served, and the good
nights said at late hour, all wish
Ing George would have several birth
days a year.
The news was received here OF the
death of Mr. George Louis Sellers
formerly OF Manchester, but now OF
Marysville, O. Mr.. Sellers was 81
years old, death was due to soften
ing of the brain, caused by the ID
firmities OF age.
An evening of amusement was
spent by the younger set at a dance
held in l. o. o. F. Hall, Wednesday
February is, under the auspices Of
Zepp Bros. At late hour the streets
rang with their laughter, as one
after another fell, for while they
were gliding over the waxed floor
the rain falling made the sidewalks
one slippery street; causing them
quite q lot Of trouble to keep going
Mrs. George a. Shower has been
confined to bed with severe aid
but at his writing il able to be around
again.
Mr.. ID. L. Duhbs has been confined
to the house with a severe attack OF
bronchitis.
The citizens OF the town are called
to attend a meeting in the hall to
consider the installing Of public
water works. We hope it may be
favorably voted upon.
Mrs. c. M. Masenhimer entertained
mt a 800" party Monday evening, r.
freshments were served. The music
furnished by Mrs. Emory Berwager
was much enjoyed. Those present
were: Messrs. and Mesdames-Chas
Masenhimer. FL. J. LaMotte, Charles
Everhart, Cornelius Miller, Emory
Berwager; Mesdames-H. II. Hawk
William Shower and M. p. Gettier
Mr.. George Motter and Or. league.
Mrs. Walter D. Hanson entertained
Informally on Saturday evening In
honor of the out-of-town guests
Music and games made the time pass
quickly; when the call came to the
dining room, Mrs. Hangon'a skill In
the culinary department was fully
demonstrated. The prizes given were
enjoyed, but all-day suckers were
the thing OF the evening.
The stork presented Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Loats with % flne baby gtrl
last Friday.
Faust Nacht parties galore, three
being held on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benton Burgoon had
D large party OF friends ut their
home on North Main street, Tuesday
evening, and Faust Nachts were not
all the good things served, but boun-
tiful refreshments or all kind OIL
good things. Mr.. and Mrs. Bure''oni
hospitality IL too well known tr say
more than that most enjoyable ev,
enlng was passed.
The Rebecca Lodge gave Faust
Nacht social. How many Faus,
Nachts were consumed we do moi
know, but this we do know, George
had indigestion.
MIR. and Mrs. @. Miller also enter
tanned In honor OF Mrs. Hawk. Nice
refreshments were served and G'aus
Nachts In abundance.
AT this writing the thermometer
registers zero, and no indications o.
getting warmer