The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-03-17
UN1oNTowN ITEMS.
Funeral of an Aged cItizen-w. c. T. o. cele-
bration-Ma rried-Personal

The funeral services of Levi Englar, whose
death was announced in the ADVOCATE last
week, were conducted at his late residence on
Sunday afternoon last at ! O'clock Elder
Ephralm Stouer. officiating. Owing TO the
unpropitious weather the attendance was
small, and many of the relatives were unable
to he present. The remains of the venerable
old gentleman lay in the front parlor incased
in n handsome cloth covered casket, upon
the centre of which rested silver plate,
almost hidden from sight by the floral offer
ines and bearing the following inscription:
.sLevi Englar, aged IS years. months and 3
days. The floral tributes were beautiful
and consisted of a sheaf of wheat sickle of
roses, star of lilies and roses, and pillow of
lilies, roses and pinks. After services the
remains were laid to rest by the side OF his
wife. in the German Baptist cemetery, near
here. amid the rain which descended in tor
rents
The ladies of the w. C. 7. U. celebrated
their first anniversary by giving n free enter
tainment in the NJ. p. Church on Saturday
night last The evening exercises, Which
consisted Of recitations, readings, dialogues,
&C., were of high character and creditably
rendered The music was also commendable.
The special feature of the evening was rhymes
from Mother Goose, which were well char
acterized by the children. At the conclusion
of the program, Rev. G. W. Seilhamer ad-
dressed the audience in a very intelligent and
impressive manner. Everything passed off
pleasantly, the whole entertainment being a
grand affair and reflects much credit on the
officers and members of the temperance asso-
citation.
The regular weekly meeting of the SIS. T.
Literary and Social Club which was to have
taken place at Miss Eva Devilbisses' on Tues
l., laef nnStnOued until Friday
night, March 49, because of the illness of
Miss Devilbiss, and the memorable blizzard
that was prevailing at that time. number
of ladies and gentlemen met at Miss 5. Ellis
Weaver's with the intention of holding a
meeting, but as there was not quorum
present, it was decided to call special meet
ing at the residence of the Misses Seilhamer,
at the time designated above, and that the
consideration of the bylaws be made the
special order.
Samuel Beck, who resides near here and
has been visiting his daughter. Mrs. Baer, in
Kansas, since last fall, on March 9th was
married to Miss Susan Myers, formerly of
Franklin county, Pa, but now of Abilene,
Kansas. Mr.. and Mrs. Beck, are expected
home about May LIST, when the Misses Adams,
who have been residing with Mr.. Beck since
the death of his first wife, will return to their
home on Cearrdge.
Mrs. Mary Anne Merring, who resides with
her daughters on Clearridge, celebrated her
s5th anniversary on Friday, March 10th.
This has been examination week in the
public schools, many children were kept home
on account of the very severe weather and
measles.
Jacob Eckard, an aged and respected citi-
zen, is suffering from general debility at his
residence here.
We understand that Silas Senseney has sold
his property to his brother-in-law, Elhanan
Dudera, and will remove to Baltimore coun-
ty, April LIST. Mr.. Dudera will not take pos
session for year, and has rented his property
to his fatherin-law, Hanson Senseney.