The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-01-13
Adams County pa. Items.
Hest 10 Re Hung ON the I7th-Deaihs.
Social Events. Etc.

From the Gettysburg Compilerof Tuesday we take
| the following;
Last Saturday, John V. Eyler, of Cumberland
township, met with serious accident On Friday
he saw chicken hawk and decided to shoot It.
Taking his rifle, family heirloom for generations
he attempted to fire, but The rifle would not go OIL
| He again tried it Saturday, when the barrel ex-
poded near the trigger, tearing his left thumb in
fearful manner. Drs. Z. B. Simpson, of Harvey, aud
Motter, of Taneytown, were called and amputaed
the thumb at the wrist While suffering severe
pain, no serious consequences are apprehended.
1t is a remarkable occurrence that three members
Of family, living in different homes, should die
within a week. Mrs. Andrew Wiser of Cashtown,
died on the S0th of December at her home in that
place, aged about 7s Mrs samuel Koser her sister.
died at the residence of her SON. Rev. D. T Koser in
Arendtsville January 3, aged about 20, and
Henry Deardof their brother died at his residence.
near Flohrs Church. on January 4. aged about IS.
Jacob Dearborn, ST., is now the only surviving
member of this once large and influential family.
and he is in his S5th year. They were the repre-
sentatiyes of one of the best and most substantial
families of the county, having been born and raised
in Franklin township, where they lived, excepting
Mrs. Koser. who lived for many years in Gettysburg
Henry Deardorfwas the occupant and owner of the
home farm where his father David Dearborn. lived
and died. Upon his fathers death he came into
possession of the home and lived there during his
entire life His was familiar figure in that neigh
borhood ana his death has removed prosperous
and successful farmer and an old landmark.
Joseph sheely shipped to the marketf for Thanks
giving, Christmas and New Year, nearly 1900
dressed turkies the heaviest weighing about %
pounds.
One Of the happy social events of the season nc-
cured at the residence of Mr.. Urias sremmel, cast
of Wolf Hill, in Mountioy township, on Wednesday,
January 3 1894. It the marriage of their daugh
ter sallie, 10 Mr.. Milton p Keeney of Lineboro,
Nd. The ceremony was performed by Elder Thos
J. Kolb. of Rocky Ridge. Mr.. and Mrs, stremmel
had generously thrown open the whole dwelling
and large number Of invited guests had assembled
and occupied every nook and corner. The brides
maid was Miss Rebeeca Stner of Baltimore, and
the groomsman Mr. Edwin Stremme. After con
gatulatious ali repaired to the festal ROOM and
sixty persons partook of the sumptuous feast. All
enjoyed the good things prepared for the occasion.
The day was spent very pleasantly by all, and tn
bride was the recipient of numerous and handsome
presents, numbering thirty-ive in all. They have
the best wishes of their many friends for their fu
ture happiness and welfare and an enjoyable
honeymoon.
The Board of Pardons has refused to interfere in
the case Of Henry Heist convicted in our court Of
the murder of Emanuel Nom, and whose execution
had been respited by Governor Pattison from De-
parted to Heist on Saturday morning, who received
it with the same stoid indifference which has char
acterized his conduct since prisoner A close
watch is being kept over him. Sheriff McIlhenny
having provided a day well a night watch
man. He is also preparing for the execution. in ae
cordance with the warrant, on Wednesday of next
week, January Il
Quite number of relatives and friends Assem-
bied at the hospitable home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ
Waybrght, in Freedom township, on January 8,
1894, the occasion being a reception rendered to
their Samuel and wife, who were married at The
homo of the brides parents (Reifsnider of Bruce
vile, Md by Rev. Mr.. Bateman, of Taneytown.
The happy couple, preceded by Miss Maggie Way
bright and Mr.. Reifsnider and Miss Hilterbrick and
Mr.. Lippy, entered the parlor, where they received
the congratulations of their many friends After
the congratulations, the guests were invited to the
dining hall, where beautiful repsst was served 10
the forty or more present Ailcr several hours of
pleasant conversation the guests departed well
pleased with the hospitality the host and hostess
John G. Grimes of Cumberland, the young man
who mysteriously disappeared from the Gettysburg
Theological Seminary about two months ago, has
turned up in good health, He had run away from
college and enlisted in the regular army. The first
his parents knew OF his whereabouts was when he
came home from New York on Friday wearing mis-
uniform. He has returned to his post
John s. Brady, the veteran organist died Satur-
day week from the effects of the grip. Mr.. Brady
was the oFganst at Conowago Chapel for period
of over 80 years. He also in charge OF the organ
in Holy Trinity Church. Mcshcrrystown for some
time He was highly respected citizen and The
funeral services at Holy Trinity Church on Tues I
day morning were largely attended. Interment Mt
conowago Chapel.
Thomas Ehrehart one the most prominent and
highly respected citizens of New Chester, this
county, died Of grip and pneumonia on Sunday
morning aged about IS years lie leaves widow
and TWO sons.
Michael strominger. husband Of Elizabeth Strola-
niger, who was murdered by William Paintontwe
years ago. died at his residence in Lewisberry cn
Sunday evening week from The grip. aged ab0utIs
years.
The Littletown savings Institution has dcclaied
n semi-aunnal dividend Of per ceut.