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
AZ hand. Now ID the time to begin
cleaning up the premises to rid 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
ale OF the pavement on South Main
street, on the property or Mr. Davlo
II. Frankforter, was cut down last
Thursday. 1t measured feet
inches across the stump with vide
spreading branches, profuse ln Toll
axe and bloom-a most magnlncenl
tree of its kind. The removal OF II
has been spoken of for quite q time
but has always been opposed by Mr
Frankforter. The Town Council after
getting legal advice, decided to have
it removed, and now all that Is lef'
OF a majestic tree il the stump. This
late pedestrian ON a dark night may
be glad OF its removal, but we VII
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 Tree
avenue. They were delightfully."- en-
tertained with instrumental music by
Miss May Musselman, and vocal duets
by Misses Edna Lamotte and Emma
Trump. About 1870 o'clock refresh
ments in abundance were served con-
sisting of oysters, patties. potato
salad, pickles and hot rolls, follow
ed BY fruit gelatine with whipped
cream, sponge and orange cake and
coffee. At a late hour the guests
babe their hostess good night, with
remembrance OF most pleasant ey-
ening.
Mrs. William Adkins, whose serious
illness has been previously an
nounced, passed away suddenly Eft
day afternoon at 3 o'clock. Though
a great sufferer for years and i'll fol
weeks, she was seemingly better Fri
day, when like flash, the summons
came and she was gone. She was
66 years and 10 months Of age, and Is
survived by her husband, two sons
and one daughter, Mrs. p. Armacost
at whose home she died Interment
Monday afternoon. in the Reformed
Cemetery, DR.. Land officiating.
Mr. Harry Sullivan and Miss Mamie
G.. Snyder were quietly married at
the Lutheran parsonage last Friday
evening by Rev. J. 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 the
close relatives and friends being
present. They will reside with Mrs.
Sullivan. Our best wishes for their
future happiness.
On Monday evening the Lutheran
Aid Society held it's monthly meeting
in the lecture room of the church. A
nice program of music and illustrated
views by Mr.. Gregory were enjoyed.
The members decided to hold a Name
Monday evening. Bring a penny for
each letter i'm your name, and a.
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, it
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 5 & Toe 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 4.
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
Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, spent the
weeks end with her friend, Miss
Fannie Showers.
Mr.. George Land, professor of
Latin and Greek at Lawrenceville, M
J., Boys Preparatory School, for
Princeton, is home for a two weeks
Easter vacation.
Mr.. John Theirit. of Washington, ID.
C., 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 II. Loats, who
il moving into the Ham property on
High street, Mr.. Ham moving to
Hampstead.
Mrs. T.. w. Gregory is visiting her
parents, at Ellicotsville, M. ".
Miss Annie T.. 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 II. o.
o. +. Hall, Saturday, April Is, for
the benefit of the Rebecka Lodge.
Rev. J. Lau will hold his Com
munioU services Palm Sunday
DIR. Thomas Land, pastor or 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