The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1906-05-18
DEATHS HARVEST.
Well Known Residents And others Who
Have Passed Away.
DR.. WEAVER.

DR.. WEAVER.
DIR. C. w. Weaver, one of Taneytown's
most useful and respected citizens, after a
prolonged illness ola complication of diseases,
died on Wednesday morning, May 9th. The
doctor, when in health, was a most energetic,
active and useful man in that community, and
will be greatly missed by his fellow citizens.
He had not been active, professionally, for
about two years, on account of i'll health, but
previous to his illness had very extensive
practice In his chosen profession he was
recognized as an able man end in the language
of another physician to the writer ''he was a
good DOCTOR" In connection with the late
Dr. Markell, of Union Bridge, he originated
and promoted the \ Ray Remedies. He was
a useful man in his church, and leader in
the political life of Taneytown district.
Funeral services were held Saturday
morning. May 18th. in the Reformed Church,
of which he was member, his pastor, Rev.
ID. }. Wolf, officiating, assisted by Rev. }.
Stewart Hartman, of Silver Run. The esteem
and high regard in which the doctor was held
was made manifest by the large number Of
persons attending the funeral service, filling
the large church to its full capacity and many
standing in the vestibules. He was aged 46
years. months and % days. He was a
men and Heptasophs, which orders partici-
pated in the funeral services. He leaves
widow and one sou; father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Weaver, all residing in
Taneytown. Whilst the whole community
mourn his loss we feel that our loss has been
his gain. w. }. d.
MRS. ROOF.
Henrietta. aged 73 years and II days, wife
of David j. Roop. of Unioutown district, died
suddenly from apoplexy on the afternoon of
May l l. She was a daughter of the late Capt.
Joseph Ocker, of Westminster. One of her
brothers was the late Brevet Major Jacob
Ocker, who entered the Federal service in the
Sixth Maryland Infantry Regiment during the
civil war as private and was repeatedly pro-
Noted for gallant conduct in battle, dying
April Is. 1865, of wounds received at Peters
burg, Virginia.
Mrs. Roop was married to Mr.. Roop 40
years ago and leaves the following children
j. Thomas and II. Scott Roop, of Westmin
ster; Charles Z. Roop, of Taneytown; Mrs.
David NJ. Young and Mrs. Walter Snader,
near New Windsor; Mrs. David NJ. Shorb, of
Surrey, N. d., and Miss Annie Roop, at home
She also leaves Il number OF grandchildren,
one brother, Josiah 0cker, of Ohio, and one
sister, Miss Annie Ocker, of this county. She
was member of the German Baptist Brethren
Church and her funeral took place at Meadow
Branch on Wednesday, Elder f. W. Stouer
officiating. assisted by Elders W. P. Englar
and A. p. Snader. The pallbearers were
Beard, John C. Hively, Henry Trortfelter
and Plus J. Babylon. F. A. Sharrer funeral
director.
MRS. STARR.
Mrs Francis S.. widow of William H. Starr,
Of Westminster. died suddenly at the home of
her nephew, Edward p. Brundige, in West
minister, on the afternoon of May II, in her
7Sth year. Mrs. Starr was niece of the late
Drs. John W. and Milton Geyer, who were
prominent physicians in Frederick county.
Her husband was formerly the leading mer-
chant at Uniontown and later secretary and
treasurer Of the Westminster Savings Bank.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Griseda
Starr. of this city, and the following nieces:
Mrs. Norment, wife of DR.. Richard B. Nor
ment, Of Hampden, Nd; Mrs. Denton S.
Gehr aud Mrs Edward P. Brundige, Of this
city.
Her funeral was held at the Methodist Pro
tesran Church on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. l..
NJ. Warner. her pastor, officiating. The pail
bearers were DR.. Charles Billingsea, f. 0.
Grimes, T. X. Herr, Prot. s. Simpson, I. W.
Malhcr and NJ. l.. Lanlz. f. G. Sharrer had
charge of the funeral. Interment in West
minister Cemetery.
l.. Oliver Handiey, of Frizelburg, aged AZ
years, died on May II after "A lingering illness
of cancer OF stomach. He was devoted to the
Church of God, made friends wherever he
went aud was liked by all who knew him. He
is survived by wife and two children-Mrs.
William Sullivan and Miss Eta Han dley, both
of Frizellburg. His funeral will take place on
i 10 e Id
interment in the cemetery adjoining. James
NJ. Stoner funeral director.
FoGLE.
Clarence G. Fogle, of Union Bridge, was
taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital, Ba fillmore,
on May I, operated on the same evening, aud
died on the Wednesday night following. He
was q years, months and days old. His
remains were taken to the residence Of his
brother, f. Rice Fogle, with whom he board
ed and funeral services were held in Sans
Creek NJ. p. Church on Saturday afternoon.
Rev. E. I. Read and Elder S. Z. Repp Off
ciating. Mr.. Fogle was son of Jacob Z.
Fogle, of CIemsonvilIe, Nd, and is survived
by seven brothers and two sisters.
YINGLING.
Edmund Yingling, ST., in his S0th year.
died May 6, at his residence in Bark Hill, this
county, from heart disease. He was trusty
employee at the railroad shops in Union Bridge
for many years and was held in high esteem
by both official, and workmen and had resided
in Bark Hill for nearly so years. In every
respect he was without reproach. A widow,
who sister to the late Edward Arntz.
and four sons survive him; Albert, Edward
and William, of Bark Hill, and Arthur, of
Union Bridge.
RUBY.
IL. NJ ID. Al,
and IA days, formerly of Snydersburg this
county, died May II. Mr. Ruby moved from
this county to Baltimore county several years
ago, was an Orphans Court appraiser and
successful auctioneer. His funeral was held
at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Parks,
30 Delwood avenue. Baltimore, on Monday,
May II. interment at Manchester.
sLADE.
William A. Sade president of the Board of
Election Supervisors and ex.Sheriff of Balti-
more county, died at his home in Reisters-
town on the morning of May II, aged rs years,
from stomach trouble.
Mr.. Slade was sou of the late Levi A.
Slade and a native of the Tenth district of
Baltimore county. Previous 10 his election
as Sheriff on the Democratic ticket in 1879,
he was in the merchantile business at Wood,
cnshurg for II years. From 1881 to 1884 he
resided on the Slade homestead. near Phoenix,
after which he took Up his residence in Refs
,erStGwn.
a stanch Democrat, Mr.. Slade always took
an active part in the councils of his party.
He was postmaster of Reisterstown during
President Cleveland's second term. and was
also tax collector of the Fourth district for
several years. He received his first appoint
ment as supervisor of elections from ex. Gov
ernor Smith.
Mr.. Slade is survived by his widow, who
was Miss Velinda Slade, of Baltimore county,
and By one son, DR.. H. M. Slade, of Reisters-
town. He also leaves two brothers, Messrs.
Alfred and Levi Slade. of Baltimore, The
funeral took place Tuesday morning and inter
ment was made in Bonnie Brae cemetery.
RUTLIDGE.
William Rutledge, aged IS years, died at his
home, at Trump, Baltimore county, May Is,
from paralysis Mr.. Rutedge was well known
and in his early life taught school for a num-
Der of years in Baltimore county, and later
was tax collector for the Seventh district
About 20 years ago he was appointed justice
of the peace, which position he held until four