The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-12-07
peath of Well-Known persons.

building, which Mr.. Albaugh will have put up.
Death of Well-KnOwn Persons.
Mrs. Ruth Anne Berrei, of Freedom dis
trict, widow of Julius B. Berret, died last Sun
day, at her residence. Never Die, in her
SD year. She was IL sister in-law Of the late
Col. james G. Berret, of Washington, ID. e..
Her surviving children are Mrs. Eugenla
George, Joseph W. Berret and James g..
Berrel
A friend, who knew her well, sends the fol-
lowing:
On Tuesday December lst. entered into rest at
"Never Die, !" near Freedom, Mrs. Ruth A. Berret,
widow of the late Julius b. Berret, a omlnent
citizen OF Carroll county.
The demise of this highly esteemed lady leaves II
vacancy in her social sphere--for the typical Mary
land lady, like the old schoo. gentleman, is passing
away
Mrs. Berret woman of many virtues, descended
from Colonial family of historic .epute, and she
had long been central figure in large circle of
friends and relatives Though over so years of age
she retained traces of former beauty and possessed
to a remarkable degree the energies ana graces OF
her youth.
Neighbory and socially she kept in touch with
the times She enjoyed social life and dispensed in
her home cordial hospitality. Her faculties were
ever bright and responsive and she was charming
hostess. She was an active member of the Metho-
dist church. Freedom, and cheerful partlclpantln
all charitable work.
At the age of II Miss Ruth Dorsey became the wife
OF julius b. Berret and resided the many years OF
her happy welded life at Never Die the Berret an
cestral home. few years Mr.. and Mrs. Berret
celebrated their Golden Wedding. and large com
pany assembled to congratulate the happy twain,
the roses still abloom upon the bride OF nifty years
cheeks and the love in their hearts true and len
der as in the days of youth.
devoted mother Mrs Barret was happy in hIv-
ing her three children ettled near her. One son,
Mr.. Joseph W. Berret resides at Never Die, which
is also spot closely associated with the memory OF
the late Col. James G. Berret, of Washington, D. c.
1t were well could the notable history of such his
torc old Maryland HonesteadS be preserved for
they replete with interesting episodes of bygone
times. and of the fair women and gallant men
whose influence shaped our social ructures OF
today. Another directing spirit mas gone from
Never Die, but she lives in the fond memory oil sor-
rowing friends. j.
Emma, aged about 80 years, wife of Mr..
Elmer Beaver, near Gamber, died on Decem-
Der 3, from typhoid fever. She leaves one
child Mrs. Beaver was a daughter of Mr.
Andrew Fowler, near This city, and was a sis
ter to Mrs. Helen Await, Mrs. w. Riley
Myers and Mr.. VIM. r. Fowler. of Westmin-
ster; Mrs Martin Grenader, of Baltimore; Mrs.
Philip Bitzel, near Smallwood; Mrs. Theodore
Taylor, near Carrolton, and Messrs. Bernard
and Charles Fowler, near Westminster. Her
remains were inferred at st. Johns Church
cemetery on Friday morning.
Mrs. S. A. Swormstedt, the widow of Dir. S.
L. Swormstedt. formerly prominent physician
of Westminster, died in Washington, ID. c.,
Sunday evening, December 1, 1901, at the
residence of her son, DIR. l.. B. Swormstedt,
1856 Fourteenth street northwest She had
been in i'll health for many years, but the end
came suddenly, though peacefully. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at
the home of her son, by Rev. William Taylor
Snyder, rector Of the Church of the Iucarna-
ton. A select quartet, under the direction of
DR.. Kimball, sang several hymns, favoriles of
the deceased. She leaves two children, DR..
Lyman B. and Miss Mary v, also one grand
daughter.
Mrs. Margaret Skunk, aged about SO years.
died after short illness at her residence in
New Windsor at an early hour yesterday
morning. She was the widow of Mr.. Benia
min Skunk, and leaves one child, Miss Han
nah. Her funeral will be held at the Metho-
dist Church on Sunday morning at o'clock.
Mr.. Henry E. Masenhimer died at his resi-
dence in Manchester yesterday Friday morn
ing, aged "A years, months and II days.
He was contractor and carpenter for "A num-
Der of years. Mr.. Masenhimer leaves the fol-
lowing children-Misses Elizabeth, Sarah and
Mary, Amanda. wife of Capt Charles Lewis,
of Baltimore; John E., Charles NJ, VIM. F.,
and Kenneth g., of Harrisburg, Pa, and
eight grandchildren. His funeral will take
place Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, at the
Reformed Church.
Mrs. Lydia Kridler, widow of the late Peter
Kridler, died November 80 1901 at the home
of her step-son, Edward II. Kridler, about q
miles northwest of Melrose.
Her death was caused by heart trouble and
dropsy. The deceased was born October Is,
1916. and reached the age of So years, month
and IA days. She was a woman of decided
maternal disposition and possessed magnetism
which drew around her many friends and
caused all who knew her to love and admire
her for her many excellent qualities. She was
Il life long member of Sherman's Reformed
Church, where her remains were inferred
Tuesday, December L. By request the text
of the sermon was taken from 10th Psalm,
18th verse, lsevs. j. s. Hartman and J. A.
Meter officiating.
She is survived by one brother, Mr.. Peter
Bixler, of Manchester, Nd, one sister, Mrs.
Peter B. Mikesel. of Delaware, one step-son,
Mr. Edward III. krdler. near Melrose, seven
step grandchildren aud five great step grand
children.
The pail bearers were George Thurman,
Israel Geiman, Uriah Thurman. Levi Gar
vrich, Uriah UIz, Reuben Garrett.
Masenhimer & Bergman. were the funeral
directors.
Mrs Susan Warehme, widow of Ephraim
Warehime, died on Thursday night of last
week at Melrose of pneumonia, aged 70 wears.
She leaves FIVE children-Mrs. Barbara Miller,
Hanover, Pa; Mrs. Noah Sullivan, Milton
Pa; Mrs. Laura YingIing, Merose; Mrs.
Maggie Schaeffer, Manchester, and Witte
Warehime, Melrose.
Dir. James f. Gibbons, well-known ply
,ician of Northwest Baltimore, died suddenly
asst Monday afternoon, of heart disease at his
residence, 1102 West Lafayette avenue with
n a half hour after being taken i'll.
About IA year ago he had severe attack of
leart failure. which greatly weakened his con-
,titution. He felt no worse Monday morning
han he had for some time, and he spent a
portion of the morning visiting
patients. He returned home shortly after
noon and few minutes after reaching his
,ffiee he was taken sick. He was carried 10
lls room and placed on "A couch, and was at
ended by his son, DR.. Edward E. Gibbons.
When his son saw how serious his father s
condition was he sent for DR.. John d. Blake.
who lives near by. Before DIR. Blake arrived
DIR. Gibbons had died.
DIR. Gibbons was a native of Montgomery
county, Nd, where he was born 58 years ago.
dc was educated at Dickinson College, Car
isle, Pa, and at Calvert College, New Wind |
Ior, Nd, He studied medicine in Baltimore.
After his graduation he first practiced with !
DR.. j. +. Burlington at New Windsor DR..
Gibbons located in Baltimore about 30 years
lgo. He had a large practice and he was a
member of the Medical and Surgi
,al Society and OF the Medical and Chirurgi
,al Faculty. He belonged TO the Royal Ar
,anum, Knights of Honor, National Union
md Home Forum, and was a deacon of First
Baptist Church.
He married Miss Emma Louise Engiar,
laughter of Mr.. Levi Englar, of Linwood, Md.
His widow and one son, DIR. Edward E. Glib
)ons, survive.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon
rom the First Baptist Church.
MelrOSe Items.
Mrs. Warehime, Familiarity known as Gran
~ Warehme, and loved by all who knew |
Ter, died at her home here on Thursday eve