The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-05-21
UNIONTUWN ITEMS.
Decoration Day-A Home Wedding-Re'
lig1ouS MatterS-PerSOnalS, etc.

A very pretty and quiet wedding was cele-
bratcd on Wednesday morning at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. Marshall G.
Shaw, near Uniontown, Nd, being the mar
rage of his daughter, Miss Mary Shaw, to Mr..
Harry K Hodese, of Washington, D. c.,
Rev. B. W. Kindey officiating. The bride
wore white organdy over white silk and car
ried brides roses. Mr. Engel Gilbert, of
Laurel, Nd, was best man, and Miss Anna
B. Shaw, sister of the bride, who wore white
orgaudv over pink and carried Marechal Neill
roses, was best girl. Miss Cora Lambert rem
dered the wedding march on the piano. Only
the Immediate families Of the bride and groom
and several special friends were in attendance.
The bride and groom left on the noon train
for New York and other points. They will
reside in Washington.
Miss Ida Diffenbaugh, of Westminster, was
the guest of Miss Eva E. Gilbert this week.
Misses Emma Erb, a music pupil of West
ern Maryland College, and S. E. Weaver had
the great pleasure of enjoying the organ reel
tai on Saturday evening last, at College
Chapel, Westminster. 1t was an opportunity
of enjoying some finely rendered music that
ought to have been appreciated by many more
than were present.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed. S. Fox, Of Washington,
d. c., were guests of Mrs. FoXs parents, DR..
and Mrs. J. j. Weaver, this week.
Miss Jennie Bllmyer is visiting friends in
Baltimore. She will be the guest of her sister,
Miss Cora Billmyer, while absent.
Mrs. Jennie Warfeld, of Frizellburg, and
Mrs. SaviIla Bangs, of New Windsor, were
guests of Elder Craft and family on Tuesday
The telegram sent Mr.. John Banner, at
Vinton, Iowa, last week, announcing the
death of his mother, was delayed, and he was
unable To be present at her funeral. letter
from him said he expected to arrive in Union
town on Monday.
Decoration Day will be observed on Mon
day, May 80, at = p. IN. Prominent speakers
will be present. Music by the Linwood band
and "a union choir from all the churches.
The Independent Order of Mechanics. Junior
Mechanics and Sabbath schools and other or
CARNATIONS will form the parade. 1t is hoped
our citizens will unite in making this a memo
rable occasion. Everybody is requested to
bring flowers for strewing on the soldiers
graves. Cover them over with beautiful
flowers"
Methodist Protestant services for Sunday
will consist Of communion and reception of
members at 1870 a. m. The Sunday school
lesson for Sunday, May 20, will be the subject
at the evening service at p. IN.
Miss Mary Baughman is visiting Mr.. Jesse
fingers family in Baltimore.
The first quarterly conference of the NJ. P.
Church will convene at Pipe Creek charge on
Saturday afternoon, May IS at o'clock.
Mrs. Jerry Garner is on the sick list this
week. Whooping cough is still prevalent
among the children.
Mr.. Rufus Shapley, of Mechanicsburg, Pa,
was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Davis, the past week.
AT a recent meeting OF the Methodist Prot
estant c. L. Society, 7. Clyde Routson, pres
ident. Edgar Myers and Miss Edna Flater
were elected representatives to the County c.
f. Convention which will convene at Pleasant
Valley Wednesday of next week.
Ex-postmaster Erb, who has been pleasantly
engaged attending the County Court as one
of the grand jurors, says Uncle Davy',
makes a live foreman. right up-to-date, and
competent to fill the situation.