The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-03-12
Uniontown Items.

On Tuesday Elder s. b. Craft went to Bal
tlmore to accompany Mrs. Craft home from
the Maryland University Hospital. They
arrived on Wednesday and were met at the
parsonage of the Church of God by number
of the members, who had prepared a first
class dinner for the Elder, his family and
friends.
Mr.. George Shoemaker, who has been suf
tenng with sprained back, is unable to fol-
low his daily duties at Mr.. W. r. Zollick-
offers
Mr.. Theodore Eckard, of Baltimore. Wis
tied his brother and sister, Frank and Louise
Eckard, this week.
Mr.. Ernest Slonaker, of Baltimore spent
several days with his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Slonaker, recently.
Mrs. Susan Spangler, of Hanover, is with
her sister, Mrs. Thomas Myers, who is very
ILL.,
In last weeks letter we reported the illness
and expected death of Benjamin, son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Hoffman, Of Baltimore
He was removed from the hospital TO his home
to die, but, to the surprise of his family and
physician, has improved wonderfully, with
hopes of recovery.
On Wednesday Mrs. William Segafoose
gave quilting party to number OF her lady
friends. Those present were Mrs. John Devil
bliss, of Baltimore; Mrs. Elizabeth Franklin,
of Westminster; Mrs. Thomas II. Routson,
Mrs. Thomas Eckard, Mrs. Davis Myers,
Mrs. Luther Hiteshew, Mrs. Harry Brough,
Mrs. Luther Kemp, Mrs. Philip Englar and
Miss Ella Smith.
Misses Fannie and Amelia Birnie, of fancy
town, visited Mrs. Ross Danner on Monday.
Miss Nellie Weaver has returned from
visit of several weeks to her grandmother,
Mrs. Martin, in Westminster
Miss Nora Snowberger, who had been the
guest of Miss Fannie Sonaker for several
weeks, returned to her home in Baltimore on
Monday.
Dir. David Wilson, of Washington, ID. c.,
is a guest at Mr.. Thomas III. Routson's.
Miss Agnes Gilbert spent Il few days with
her sister, Mrs. Martha Williams, at Middle
burg, this week. She also attended the mar
riage of her niece, Miss Viola Williams, TO
Mr.. Jesse Eylcr, of Middleburg.
Mrs. Sarah Fuss is OIL the sick list.
The sermon of Rev. b. w. Kindey, at the
NJ. p. Church, last Sunday evening was illus
trated by the use of the blackboard, making
a very interesting service, which was much
appreciated by the congregation.
Mrs. Lydia Brubaker and Mrs. Elizabeth
Davis spent Tuesday in Westminster.
Mr.. William Sittig went to Baltimore on
Sunday to enter upon his duties on an cleo
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in his new position.
Miss Rhua Wilhide of Thurmont, who had
been the guest of Mrs. Frank Palmer, returned
home on Saturday.
The friends in this place of Miss Jessie
Matthews, of Rec e postoiiice. were sorry
to learn of the death of her sister, Miss Nellie
Matthews, and extend their sympathy to the
family Miss Nellie was Miss Jessie 5 assist
ant teacher at Lorene Academy for year.
and made many friends while in our midst.
Mrs. Annie Dingle went to Emory Grove
on Wednesday to attend the funeral of Il rela
tive, George ". Herbert, Oil Thursday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mary SeIby and Master Jesse Selby,
of near New Windsor, visited friends here
this week.
Miss Carrie Mccartney, Of Medtord, was
the guest of Miss Minnie Garner during he
past week.
The old board of officers of the Carroll
County Savings Bank of Cniontown, was re-
elected on Saturday last, viz.:-President,
DR.. j. j. Weaver; treasurer, Edwin q. Gill
bert; directors, Daniel Diehl, Emanuel Form
walt, Davis Myers, David Stoner, j. Hamil-
ton Singer, William r. Zollickofler, Jesse p.
Garner and d. Frederick Englar. The annual
banquet was enjoyed at Frank Eckard's cafe.
Mrs. Barbara f., aged 81 years and
months, wife of Thomas f. Myers, died on
Thursday evening. Funeral services will be
held at the NJ. p. Church on Sunday morn
ing, at 1890 o'clock, conducted by Rev. b.
W. Kindley. The remains Of Mrs. Myers will
not be viewed in the church. lnterment in
nj u ('amntary