The Democratic advocate., 1916-06-16

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Rev. T. s. Land, 81 years old, pas
tor of the Reformed Church, Manches-
ter. died suddenly Wednesday, June
7. IN the Chapel of Franklin and Mar
shall College, while attending exer-
cises incidental to the commence
ment. Rev. Land was a graduate Of
the college. For months he had not
been well. and his condition was con-
sidered serious, but recently he was
in fairly good health and speedy
recovery was hoped for. While list
enIng TO the address of DR.. Paul
Shovey, OF Chicago, ne was taken Ill,
medical aid was given by three physi-
clans in the audience, but with no
avail. They pronounced the case as
heart failure. His remains were
brought to Manchester Thursday ev-
ening He is survived by his widow
and two sons, DIR. George, teacher Of
Greek and Latin at Lawrenceville
School, N. J.. and Prof. John. prin-
cipa1 of the High School at Iiamberg.
Pa. Funeral service was held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock before a
large concourse Of relatives and
friends; prayer at the house by Rev.
Kramer. Services In the church con-
Quoted by Rev. A. s. Weber. of Bal
timore, and DR.. C. s. Slagle. Of West
minister The Lodge of A. + and A.
NJ. of this town, and Carroll Royal
Arch Chapter of Westminster, of
which he was a member, buried him
with lodge honors and were active
paIlbearers. The members OF the
consistories of the three charges of
which DIR. Land was pastor, were
honorary pallbearers. The following
ministers we're present to pay their
last tribute of respect to their broth
or. DIR. c. Clever, Hagerstown, Md:
DR.. Hartman, Hoffman 0rphanage;
DR.. Yerick, Bethlehem, Pa; Rev.
Yerick, MeConnellsberg, Pa: Rev.
Barnhart, Baltimore. Rev. Ralph
Hartman, Littlestown. Rev. Ponetins
and DIR. Barkles, Gettysburg Rev.
Kramer, Harrisburg. Pa. Rev.
Sehweitzer, Ephreta: Rev. Reinecke.
Westminster: Rev. Hench, GaYetown.
Rev. Roeder. Glen Rock Rev. Whiten-
er. Littlestown, Pa. The floral de-
signs were beautiful. they we're re-
ceIyed from the members of the con-
gregation, members of the Joint CON
sistory, the Sunday school, Sunday
school class. Ladies' Aid, members of
the choir, confirmation class. Lebanon
Lodge, Westminster Chapter. Mrs.
Becker, Mrs. Kneller. Mrs. Rhodes.
Miss Virginia Boteler, Miss Eleanor
Boteler, Designers from Mlllersyille.
Pa. wife and sons. and pTofusing
loose flowers. The stores. business
places and postofiice we're closed dur
ing the hours of the service. Dr.
Land was held in the highest esteem
by large circle of friends and par
ishloners who mourn his loss. Inter
ment in the Reformed cemetery. Man
chester. ]. r. L. Wink and brother.
funeral directors.
Mr.. William +. Masenhimer. Is
years old. died suddenly Monday af-
ternoon, May r. H had been sick
for year with complication of
diseases. He leaves his widow and
two daughters, Misses Julia and Winl-
fred. at home Funeral services were
held Thursday afternoon, Rev. S II.
Roeder officiating. Interment In the
Reformed cemetery. ". l.. T. Berg
man. funeral director.
Miss +. 9. Ross had as h=T house
guests for several DAYS Mr. and Mrs.
J. NJ, Motter and Miss Virginia
Boteler, of Baltimore.
Mrs. Cornelius Miller entertained
her son, Charles. Mr. and MTs. VIII
Gulp and sister, Mrs S. E Houck.
Miss Helen and Mr.. Gardner Houek.
all of Baltimore.
Mr. Harold Frankforter entertain
ed Miss Mary McJlieklin. Of Hagers-
town, Md.
Mr. John BTilhart spent Sunday
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. {.
Brilliant.
Miss Myrtle Loats spent the weeks
end with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Doats.
Mr. Paul Frankforter spent the
weeks end at the home of his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs Jacob Frankforter.
Whit Monday was nshered In with
bright sunshine and delightful
breeze. The town was gaiiy decor
ated with flags and bunting. bands
and drum corps gave plenty Of music.
The Merry-goround and games of
chance were well patronized. The
crowd gathered slowly. but by noon
there was quite a crowd assembled.
The two open air performances at 2
and p. m. and the moving pictures
kept them we'll entertained. At Z u.
m. the fire company marched to the
cemetery and decorated the graves Of
their deceased brothers. The sport
WAS kept up late. the last crowds de-
parting In the wee sma' hours. Ideal
weather, splendid conduct and a big
crowd marked the festival Of 1916.
Mr. Walter d. Hanson, well known
business man of this town, vas oper-
ated upon Al the Union Protestant
Infirmary, Baltimore. Tuesday after
noon, May 13, for appendicitis. He
had several attacks previous 10 his
going. At this writing his condition
Is considered favorable.
Mr. George Hoffman, who was in
1ured In an automobile accident, was
brought to his home. Friday evening.
June 10th. He is slowly confalescinE.
TANEYT0WN.
Mervin Greager and family, Of
C.. s.z44h his