The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1888-01-28
Unioatown Itens.

The dedication of the Church of God in
Middletown, which was to have taken place
New Years Sunday, because of the inclem-
ency of the weather on that day was postponed
antil last Sunday morning. a large and ap-
preciative audience filled the beautiful frame
structure to its utmost capacity. The occa
sion was one of considerable interest in the
little village, it being the only house of wor-
ship in that place. Among those occupying
seats in the pulpit were the Rev. VIM. Palmer,
of Creagerstowu. Frederick comfy: Rev.
Peter Lookingbill, of Mayberry, and the Rev.
G. W. Seilhamer, of this place, who delivered
the dedicatory sermon at 1890 O'Clock.
Children's services were also held in the
afternoon. and at O'Clock p. m. revival SER
vices were commenced, which are still in
progress. Mr.. Charles Slonaker and father,
ofthis place, were the architects fthe church.
1t is situated about the centre of the village,
and is lighted by ten windows; from the cell
ing are suspended tive chandeliers of beautiful
design, with six Jets each. The cost of the
building was Sl205, and there remained a
debt of about $3.50, of which near 5000 was
liquidated during the day. Mr.. Frank Shri-
ner, of Union Bridge, presented the congre-
cation with two walnut chairs, which were
placed on either side of the sofa in the pulpit.
Mr.. Charles Fuss, ofTaneytown, sent marble
top stand, and Mr.. Oliver Hitesheu. of this
town, gave handsome preachers desk.
| The German Baptist Bible Glass will meet
at John Stones this Saturday afternoon at
O'Clock, where the weekly programme will be
rendered in the usual manner. 1t consists of
prayer, after which hymn is sung, followed
by reading from the quarterly lesson leaves
This being done some member of the class
explains what has Just been read, and after
some one has suggested some new ideas for
the promotion of the society, they adjourn to
meet again the following week at the home OF
some friend or member. 1t is not strictly q
German Baptist organization, as any one who
will may participate in the exercises, which
are always of a religious character. This
Bible Glass has been in operation for several
winters, and has accomplished much good.
During the summer the meetings are relin-
pushed, and the members attend Sunday
school at Pipe Creek Church. At the las
election DR.. j. Lee Roger received the unan
imous vote for Superintendent.
We beg TO correct an error noticed in the
CdlrOutoRidn last week as regards the schoo
at Pipe Creek, under the direction of A. ii
Diffenbaugh. The correspondent from this
place states that the average per day in this
school has been reduced to about twenty
pupils, many of them having contracted heavy
colds. This is mistake, as there are about
sixty scholars enrolled, and the school is in &
very hourishing condition, with an average o.
fifty students per day, who will be loath tc
part with with their much esteemed and re
spected teacher, Mr.. Diffenbaugh, who viii
not take up a subscription term, owing to poor
health and much needed recreation. The
school will be resumed February 9th by G.
Harvey Jordan, who proposes holding g
spring term of ten weeks.
Oliver Hitesheu having resigned the post
mastership here, the office will be removed
as soon as his successor, William Anders, re-
ceives his commission.
The last few days remind us of the recent
Northwest blizzard, the sufferers of which
have the sympathy of this entire community.
At this writing the roads leading out of town
are lined with pyramids of snow in many
places, while in others there is no snow al
all. The roads being in this state, travelling
is very difficult.
Joseph Stcnebraker, an aged and respect
ed citizen died at his residence here Wednes-
day afternoon. Mr.. Stonebraker was car
penter by trade and had resided in and around
town for number of years. His funeral
took place Friday (Jan. 9th from Bethel
Church Rev. G. w. Seilhamer conducted the
services. He was about rs years old.
We heartily congratulate our popular young
Doctor, and welcome his better half to our
little village.