The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-03-02
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Uniontown Items.

The burial and funeral service of Andrew
Slonaker occurred on Monday afternoon.
According to his requestthe burial took place
first. His five sons and son-in-law, Messrs.
Howard, David, Charles and Joseph Slonaker,
of Baltimore; Bradford Slonaker, of fancy
town, and Reuben Matthias carrying the body
to the grave. After the burial service Messrs.
Edwin G. Gilbert, Davis Myers, George Seby
and John c. Holenberry lowered the remains
in the grave. Mr.. Slonaker's pastor, Rev. 5.
B. Craft conducted the funeral services IN the
Church of God Bethel. A widow and FIVE
sons and two daughters survive him. He was
in his 85th year and died at the home of his
son-in law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Harbaugh.
Miss Fannie Slonaker received last week
the sad intelligence of the death of her brother,
Corporal Ernest A. Slonaker, of Company A,
Twenty seventh Infantry, who died in the
Philippines February 3. His father, Mr..
David Slonaker, of Baltimore, has informed
the authorities 10 forward the body.
Miss Mary McAlster, president of the NJ.
P. C. K. Society, represented the Society al
the NJ p Christian Endeavor Union Conven-
ton of the Maryland Annual Conference held
in Baltimore this week.
Mrs Laura Shaw, wife of DIR. Halliday, of
Charleston, Va, is visiting the family of her
The nj. P. c. E. Society contributed $40
to the NJ. p Twentieth Century Thank Offer
ing Fund the past week. The Society will
hold its semi annual election of officers the
second Thursday in March.
Mr.. Howard Brough, of Baltimore, spent a
few days with his parents, MIR. and Mrs. Harry
Brough, the past week.
At the session of the Fourth Quarterly Con-
ference of the NJ. p Church on Saturday, a
unanimous vote was cast for the return of
Rev. B. w. Kindley another ministerial year,
and only one vote for the five year limit.
Mr. and Mrs. Cover Routson, who have
been with his brother, Mr.. Jesse Routson, at
Buckingham School, near Buckeystown, Nd,
for two months, returned home on Thursday.
The Dakotah fever is on the increase in this
vicinity. We hear of several more that are
contem plating joining the colony that leaves
Maryland on the 26th of March.
Mr. w. Z. Robinson, of Belair, Md, was a
visitor to his sister, Mrs. B. w. Kindley, at
the NJ p parsonage during the week.
Mrs John Hamburg was kindly remem
bered by her daughters and friend in Balt-
more the past week by receiving a box of
fruits, groceries, confectiens, &C., which was
much appreciated.
The annual banquet by the officers of the
Carroll County Savings Bank will be held at
Mr.. Frank Eckard's cafe today, Saturday,
after the annual election of officers.
Mr.. William Witter, of Baltimore, was the
guest of Mr.. John Shaw's family on Sunday.
Miss Daisy Shaw has returned to Baltimore
for another season of employment.
Rev. B. w. Kindley and Mrs. L. II. Rout-
son were guests of Mr. George Selby on Tues.
day evening at Clear Ridge.
Mr.. Arthur Crumbacker and family have
moved from town to his parents at Maidens-
Vile
Miss Nettie Myers and Mr.. Howard Myers,
of Trevanion, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Edgar Myers last Saturday and Sunday.