The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-03-05
MANCHESTER.

most GnJOydD1C ICACpLlOA was
,,1d at the home OF MT George T.
Taese, York street. Ara honor of their
an Mr. Paul L- Leese, and bride
about fifty friends called 70 offer
- congratulations to the young
couple. A number OF handsome pres
Ots were received consisting of sill
s sn china, cut glass, linen and
MIXTURE. Refreshments were served
lui ahnndance. At late hour the
n,asrs departed, leaving their best
s s,ishas Tor a happy welded life.
those present were MIR. and Mrs Geo.
: Teese, Paul Leese, Ernest Leese,
Ip Baltozer, H. M. Loats, E. W..
Gregory, T, c. Turner, T. S. Manehey,
Il + Leese, John E. Leese, J. R. L.
Wink q. r. Bixler, Elmer Leese, Mrs.
WiIIiam Lloyd, William Masenhimer,
TInvd Loats and daughter, Edgar 81
NarIe. Misses Mary, Ellen and Ada
Taeee Irene Sherman, Margaret
Fnhrman, Maggie Thurman, Grace
md Dora. Leese and DIR. T. S. Land,
The home of Mrs. Elizabeth Graft
49, the scene Of a happy reunion in
honor III her S8th birthday, who
though past the four score years, en-
trad into the festivities with bright
snirit which Is characteristic Of her.
The home was made beautiful with
noted plants, spruce and red balls,
inv bells forming the figures So over
The table. The set table grOaned
With good things, the center piece
being a birthday cake, decorated with
wv name and age, also handsome
bouuuet OF carnations and roses given
~ her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Graft.
Nusic. singing and games, formed the
entertainment, until the serving of re-
freshments. Mr. John Hersh was
toastmaster All enjoying his tribute
81 respect and appreciation Of the
hospitality extended, which he deliv-
ered i'll hi native German After Do
ing ample justice to the menu of
rolls and buns, various kinds of cake,
fruit. candy and hot chaocolote, the
guests departed at a late hour hoping
Grandmother Graft may have more
birthdays along this rugged way.
Those present were Mrs. Elizabeth
Graft. Messrs. and Mesdames Henry
Graft, George Graft, John Hersh,
George Rusk, William Hersh, Frank
Everhart, Harry Wareheim, John
Stump, Jacob Bollinger, Edward
Graft, Mrs. Frank Wilhelm; Misses
Elizabeth Graft, Villa Stump, Mas
tiers Charles, oliver, William, Jacob
and Franklin Graft and Charles
Herpst.
ME members Of Carroll Encamp-
ment No. liz, /. o. o. f., entertained
in their hall, the grand officers and
brother Odd Fellows Monday evening,
March 1st The guests were Elias B.
Hartle, of Hagerstown; Grand Patri-
arch Of the Grand Encampment Of
Maryland, George P. Stein; Grand
Senior Warden; :. H- FoNwell, Grand
Representative; William A- Jones,
Grand Secretary; William Hanaman,
Grand Sentinel. After a short lodge
session, the members of Daniel and
Jacob Lodge, who were waiting, were
invited into the lodge room to meet
the grand officers, n. g. r., George :.
Motter introduced the speaker and q
number of fine and educating address
" were made final to the pro
gram an invitation to the banquet
hall was given. Covers were laid for
fifty. The menu was enjoyed, par
ticularly the bean soup, and no less
the ham sandwiches, pickles and
coffee. "a smoker followed, and as
close to the pleasant evening Brother
Motter called Grand Patriarch Hartle
To the floor. His address will ever
be remembered, noted for its truths
and uplifting. Brother Jones spoke
a few words that closed most en-
joyable evening.
Little Miss Gertrude Adkins, daugh-
ter Of MIR. John Adkins, met with q
painful accident Saturday morning
she fell the entire flight OF cellar
steps, dislocating her shoulder and
bruising her arm. At this writing
she is improved.
Mr. Edward Harkeshorn was mar
riedSunday at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Theo. Fridinger. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Ness, pastor
of the United Brethren Church "a
wedding dinner followed. Twenty
guests were present. Mr.. Harkeshorn
and wife left Monday for Baltimore,
where they will reside.
A generous assortment of art needle
work will be displayed Saturday,
March 9Th, at THE Hat Shop" South
Main street All ladies interested in
needle craft are invited To call Miss
#. O. Ross will be at your services.
All the latest style pieces and material
for making will be found.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Sunshine Society met at the home OF
Mrs c. NJ Masenhimer, March 1st.
Letters of appreciation were reao
from the persons who had received
flowers, fruit, etc. Since the lay
meeting committees were appointed
to again distribute among the sick. a
very interesting letter was read from
Mrs Barnwell expressing her apnre-
citation for the anniversary gift from
the society to help in her work for
crippled children. The society, as
usual, will send an Easter box pa
good things for the inmates of the
County Home. Forty-ive yards OF
muslin has been cut into undergar-
ments for the children at the Fresh
Air Farm, in Howard county. The
work is being done by the members
The next meeting will be held April
7th at the home Of Mrs. Jacob Mus