The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1905-12-16
DEATHS HARVEST.
Well Known Residents And others Who
Have Passed Away.

sToNER.
Duane Daniel, aged IL years, month:
and IA days, son Of Harry D. Stoner, O
Westminster, died at 545 p. m. December
IA, after a short illness. Some years age
Duane received an injury to a leg by bicycle
falling upon it, which caused necrosis of the
bone, necessitating several operations. The
injury, however, left him in crippled con-
diticn. The sufferings incident to the above
the little fellow bore patiently. Funeral and
interment at Meadow Branch this Saturday
| at 2 p. m.
| MRS. WAKEFIELD.
Fannie, wife of DR.. R. O. D. Warfeld, oil
| Lisbon, Howard county, died December g.
| Her remains were inferred at Tayiorsville,
this county, last Monday. Mrs Warfield was
a daughter of the late Dr. Francis Crawford,
| of Franklin district, and sister of ex Sheriff
+. A. Crawford.
Charles A. Martin, well-known farmer,
| died December IL, near Medford, in his 49th
year, from consumption. Mr.. Martin spent
| several months in North Carolina, hoping for
| relief, but finding no improvement he return
ed home on Tuesday of last week. Mr.. Mar
tin was born near Emmitsburg, but most his
life was spent in this county. He was mem
Der and officer of Winters Lutheran Church,
and in politics a Republican. He leaves a
widow, who is daughter of the late Peter
Otto, and one sou, Ralph Martin, aged II
survive hm-Mrs. Emma Anders, who re-
sided with him; John and Joseph Martin, of
Kansas, and William Martin, of Union Bridge.
His funeral and intermeEt took place at
Winters Church on Wednesday.
BABYLON.
On the night of December 8, Charles Baby
Ion, n Western Maryland freight brakeman,
who was run over by his train in South Balti-
more, died on the 9th instant of his in
juries. He lived in Hagerstown with his wife,
who requested that his body be buried at
Union Bridge beside their child. He was
about 40 years old, and had been in the en-
ploy of the company for number of years.
When the fatal accident occurred he was
standing between two freight cars. The train
gave a sudden jerk and he fell between the
were crushed off. He was member of the
Order of Railway Trainmen.
Mr.. Babylon was native of Mayberry, this
county, and was nephew of Mr.. VIM. Ar
thur. of Frizelburg He was a most careful
man i'll all his work, and had notification
in his pocket from the railroad officials that
he would be made u conductor on January
LIST. Mr.. Babylon was possessed of sterling
qualities and his untimely death is regretted
by large circle of relatives and friends
MISS BROWN.
Cecilia A. Brown, colored, died at the
residence of Mrs. E. Jane Coon, Westmin
ster, on December 8, after long illness, in
her 41st year. She was taken by Mrs. Coon
when she was about eight years old, and was
an industrious and faithful servant. In her
last illness she was tenderly cared for Her
remains were shipped to Emmitsburg for in
terment on Monday.
RoHRBAUGH.
Andrew Rohrbaugh, WE'LL known and
highly respected citizen of Mannheim town.
ship, York county, Pa, died December 6,
aged 80 years. 10 months and days.
Mr.. Rohrbaugh was staunch Democrat
and prided himself upon the fact that he never
missed an election since he became of voting
age. He was also greatly interested in church
work, and from his boyhood was consistent,
earnest member of Stone Church Reformed
congregation.
He is survived by his wife, in her sOth year,
and two daughters-Mrs. Edward Snyder, of
New Sinsheim, and Mrs. Eli S. Hamm, of
Green Ridge. He also leaves Is grandchil,
dren and l. great grandchildren.
MRS. HARM.
Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Harm died at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Robert II. Burgee, at
:
80 years. She was born October 8, 1915,
and had been an active member of the Meth
odist Church since her 10Th year. Being
fond of fishing, she enjoyed the sport till re-
cent years and could boast of many fine
catches of the game black bass.
One of her great pleasures was making
quilts, using only the needle. At the time of
her death she was at work on quilt of beau
tiful design. She rarely had to use glasses to
thread or ply needle.
She leaves one sister, Mrs Margaret Elem
ing, only two years younger than she. of Car.
roll county; three sons-Edwin w. Harm, of
Havre de Grace, Nd; Thomas B. Harm. of
Baltimore county, and Luther E. Harm, OF
Baltimore city. She also leaves four daugh-
ters-Mrs. Samuel NJ. Kinney. of Havre de
Grace, Nd; Mrs. Horace J. Mcdonald, of
Lacrosse, Wis; Mrs. A. j. Griffin, of Alder
ton, Md. and Mrs. Robert H. Burgee, of
Della, Md. She also leaves 10 grandsons and
granddaughter, great grandsons and 5
great granddaughter. The funeral was held
Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock at the Della
Methodist Church. Rev. H. n. Groeninger,
who was Mrs. Harms pastor years ago and who
has long ceased from active duties in the min
istry. officiated. The pallbearers were her
randsons-Willard f. Harm, Elmer NJ. Harm,
Oscar l.. Giffin. Rayrno. Kinney, Charles
Burgee and William Kinney.