The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1900-12-15
Social Life in Carroll.

A very pleasant surprise party was given 10 MI
Jacob L. Matthias. of Lppy's Valley, near Manches-
ter, Thursday evening, December 6. The evening
spent in games plays, conversation and instru-
mental music, which was enjoyed very much
About 10 O'Clock the guests were invited to the
diningroom where refreshments were served.
Those present were Mr. Jacob L. Ma thias and
wife; Allen r. Lippy and wife, daughters Annie.
Treva, Artie, and son, Master Lewis. Mrs. Polly
Garrett; Misses. Florence Matthias. Estella Matthias,
Margaret Lippy Addie and Carrie Hoover, Blanche
Bond AddIe Lizzie and Annie Keck: Messrs. John
Hunt Elmer Lippy. VIM. Markell, Renus Garrett
Harry Warner, George Helfrick, David Ebaugh'
Clarence Bachman. Cleveland Frock. John Heck
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. james L. Unger. Myers
district, the scene of very enjoyable occasion
Friday evening of last week. II being complete
surprise party in honor of Miss Fannie Martin
When the guests entered the house they found Miss
Fannie preparing to retire, but soon every was
made to feel at home and the evening was passed
in playing some very interesting games. At a late
hour refreshments were abundantly served, after
which all left for their homes feeling that they had
passed II very pleasant evening.
Those present were James L. UDger and wife,
David Sopaker and wife, William H. Marker and
wife, Mrs. David Currens and Mrs. Martha Weist'
Misses Fannie Martini Florence Martin, Lula Slon-
aker Bell Shrner Lottie Currens, Ida Carl. Goldie
Koontz, Daisy Carl. Nettie Carl. Alma Hetibridle,
Alice Petry, Viola Marker. Miriam and Savilla
Unger; Messrs. Samuel shriner, Jacob Hahn, Law
renee Trimmer, Robert Erb, William Newcommer,
Howard Bankard. Jesse Currens, Harry Fleagle.
Charles Heti5ridle. Oliver Heltibridle, Hugh Hell
tibridle, Herbert spargler, Callie Myers. Charles
Martini Vim. Stonesifer, Scott Slonaker Jesse Unger
and George Eewcommer.
On December As. at the home of Edward H
schaeffer about three miles from Westminster on
the Uniontown road two very pleasant evenings
were spent, the occasion being oyster supper
given to show their thanks and appreciation for
the kindness and help received at the hands of their
friends and neighbors in their recent loss by fire.
Among those present were Rev. p II. Miller
and wife, Milton Schaeffer and wife. David j. Roop
and wife, John Roger and wife. Jacob Fitz and
wife, John Zeless and wife. Richard Kane and
wife, Edward Gilbert and wife. John Rickle and
wife, Ernest schaeffer and wife. John S. Hartman
and wife. L. E. wimert and wife, Edward Harver,
Harry Kane, Noah Babylon. Paul wimert Mr..
wantz Chas Stevenson. Fred. Harver Jessie wag-
ner, John H. Benner Plus Babylon. David and
Charles Roger, Henry Troutfelter. Samuel Wagner
Arthur stevenson. Emory wantz, Percy Harver,
Chas. Lowe, VIM. Kane. Elmer Roger, Wilbur and
Mildred schaeffer; Misses Laura and Ida Roger,
Bette. Grace and Maggie Kane. Reina and Emma
schaefer, Mary Babylon. Bessie Wimert, Helen,
Jennie and Edith Hartman, Helen Gilbert, Lizzie
Little. Marie and Willie Roger.
A very enjoyable oyster social was held at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs George Harris near War
fiedsburg. on Wednesday evening, December s, 1t
being surprise to their niece, Miss v. Grace Har-
rs, of Illinois. Games and music were INDUCED in
until a late hour. when all were invited to the
diningroom to partake of oysters. cakes etc.
Those present were George Harris and wife.
Abner Norwood aud wife, Amos Wilson and wife,
Mrs Amos Sentz. Mrs. Frank Frizzei, Mrs. Daisy
Townshend; Misses Alice 0wings Julia Caple.
Linnie Zile, Blanche Barnes, Norah Duvall, Gnace
Harris, Eta Keefer. Jennie Richter. Lille Harris,
Daisy Harris, Eurith banner. Grace Robertson,
Carrie Jones. Cora, Myrl and Edith Harris, Mollie
Sentz: Messrs Grier Robertson. Clarence Duvall.
Carroll zile. Harry owings. Edward Keefer. Asa
Killer WIN Reese, Joshua Hunter, Edward Sum-
mers. John owings. Guy Barnes. Ephriam Bower
sox, David Jones' David Ranoull, chas. and Wilbur
Harris, David Haines Ernest Winters. Ollie Nelson
| and Sterling Wilson.