The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-01-22
RURAL NEWS.
VEIRONICLES OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
OUR NEIGHBORS.
MANCHESTER.

The Willing workers Au society
Mf Trinity Reformed Church met at
IVY home of Mrs. Charles Stick. "a
Nmrge number were present Alter
xhe regular routine or business, the
MDciety was delightfully."- entertained
rith recitations by Mrs. George Dill
Mnrd. and readings by DIR. Land, but
ne best part Of the entertainment
Was to follow, refreshments consist
M of ham sandwiches, small lemon
HnaranEues, fruit cake and coffee,
served by the hostess, assisted by the
rpmmittee. "a collection OF $7.35
mas followed by adjournment to meet
pn the 3rd Monday i'm February, at
fhe home of Mrs. Belle Miller.
On Friday evening the society Will
meet at the home OF Mrs. STICK 70
FeW carpet rags. All bring their
rags, needles and come early.
The funeral OF Mrs Emanuel Sell
ers was held Friday morning, Janu-
ary Is, Rev. Lau ofticiated. Mrs.
Sellers had been an invalid for some
years. Paralysis was the cause Oh
her death. She 10 survived by her
husband, three daughters and one
son. Interment In the new cemetery.
Aged 6S years. J. w. Wink, funeral
director.
Mr.. John Gross passed away last
Friday afternoon at hi late resi-
dence in Germantown. Gangrene OF
thy foot causing his death For
several years Mr.. Gross has been in
declining health and confined to his
home; being of very strong and
robust constitution he withstood a
number of severe attacks, but at
last the summons came and he pass
ed away at the age of rs years and
3 months. He is survived by his
widow, one daughter, Maggie, and
three sons, John, Milton and Frank.
Interment Monday morning in The
Lutheran cemetery, Rev. Lau Off
ciating. Jacob Wink, undertaken
The Aid Society OF Emanuel Luth-
eran Church will hold it, regular
monthly meeting on Monday evening,
January 25th, i'm the social room of
the new church. At this meeting the
fourth anniversary of the society will
be celebrated In addition to the
regular monthly report the treasurer
will give a complete financial report
of the society since it, organization
A special program is being prepared.
"A large attendance IL desired
,
23rd, an entertainment, consisting
of illustrated songs, instrumental
and vocal music will be given i'm the
social room of the Lutheran church.
An admission or ten cents will be
charged, which will include refresh
ments. The proceeds will 20 to the
kitchen fund.
The friends Of Prof. John Land
LOT fn and
his bride and hope many years OF
happiness will be theirs. Prof. Land
is a son OF Rev. r. s. Land, ID. d.,
pastor of the Reformed Church Of
this town. He was quietly married
last Friday to a daughter Of a
prominent business man Of Harris
burg, Pa, where Prof. Land has
taught for several years, as principal
of the high school.
The downpour of rain last Sun
day caused rather small congrega-
ton at the communion service held
Nv Rev. n. =. Land, 4D. ID. The ser
vice was especially marked by fine
sermon and music, most unfortunate
there were not more to profit by it.
The doctors are very busy-Colds,
gripp and rheumatism, being es-
or the past week being responsible
for the most Of it,
MIR. Theodore Fridinger is very
sick with symptoms OF typhoid. We
hopt it may not develop, but at this
writing the doctor is doubtful.
District Deputy George = Motter,
installed the following officers in
Manchester Rebekah Lodge on
Thursday evening, January 10: Mag
gie Hoffman, r. G.; Addie Deinst, N.
G.; Lamanda Stick, Y. G.; 6. W. J.
Everhart, r. Sec.; o. ID. Masenhimer,
Financial Secretary; Hester Mussel-
man, Treas; Ida Brilliant, Chap
Annie Sherman, R. S. to \. G.; Susie
Bixler, III. u; Magic Brilliant, Mar
shall; Kettle Hoffman, Con-; Daisy
Burgoon, R. D. To w. G.; Albert Bril-
hart, T. s.; Mollie Brilliant, !. g.; J.
Z. Leese, o. O. After the install
lation an oyster treat was enjoyed.
Mesdames Stick and Brilliant, cater
ers.