The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1907-10-10
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Kew. u. ID. }. Collins, pastor of the
South Cumberland NJ E. church, South.
in the absence Of Presiding Elder Wolf,
who is unable to fill his appointment at
the present time, on account of sick
ness in his family, presided at the Quar-
terly Conference at Bethel church, near
Barnum, on last Sunday morning. In
the afternoon he preached in the Barnum
church. Both services were interesting
and well attended
The wedding services of Mr.. George
Clyner Macfarlane, Superintendent.o
the Monroe Coal Mining Co., of Barnum
and of the Dodson Coal Co., of Dodson,
and Miss Mamie Gerstell, oldest daugh-
ter of DR.. and Mrs. Richard Gerstell,
will take place at the Bellevue-Stratford
hotel, Philadelphia, next Saturday even
ing at 6 O'Clock.
Mr.. Stewart Paugh. of North Glade,
was in town Sunday. He reports heavy
frosts in his vicinity and all kinds of
vegetation destroyed
Mr.. Daniel Raley, the well known
ball player, who purchased property in
Blaine or Kitzmillersville few months
ago, moved his family to his new home
on last Monday.
Mr.. Washington Barnard, of Chestnut
Grove, has abandoned farming for the
winter and moved to town occupying a
house with his family on Main street.
Mrs. Ollie Livenston, is visiting the
family of her brother, Mr.. Lock Laviller
of Beryl
EX-State Senator Palmer was in town
on business during the past week.
Magistrate Fazenbaker, Of this dis
trict, sold at public auction on last Sat
urday afternoon, the effects of Joseph
Harris, the man who was so myster-
iously murdered on the 4th of July last.
Mr.. Henry Conrad, of near Barnum
/ is erecting dwelling on the five acre
tract of land recently purchased from
Mr.. jackson Paugh.
Mr.. William Moody, a well known
! business man of our town, will leave for
Baltimore on Sunday next to attend the
festivities Of Home Coming week. Mr.
/, Moody is native Of the city and was
prominent character in its political and
business history back in the sixties
A festival is in progress in the Junior
Hall under the auspices of the Ladies
: Aid society of the NJ. T. church. The
proceeds are for the benefit Of parson-
age Improvements.
Mr.. Robert Grant, formerly boss
miner at the Buxton mines, recently
promoted to be Superintendent. of the
Elk Garden colheries Of the Davis Coal
& Coke Co., was a visitor to friends and
relatives at Beryl and Franklin on Sun
day.
Miss Mary Bond, daughter Of Mr..
James. Bond, of Brockleyville, Pa, is a
guest Of her uncle, Mr.. n. u. Bond, Of
BOND.
Mr.. John Tompson, aged about 80
years, one Of the best known miners in
this region, died at his home near Frank
lin on last Monday evening at nine
O'Clock. Mr.. Tompson, had about re-
! covered from an attack of typhoid fever
/ when he was seized with severe case
of cholera morbus and died from exhaus-
ton in short time. His funeral tool.
place from his home Wednesday morn
! ing. His remains were taken to Cross
; for burial He leaves a widow, two mar
ried daughters living in Piedmont and
, four children at home, three of whom
are recovering from typhoid fever.
, Miss Mary Mullen, daughter of Mr..
Charles Mullen, leaves for Baltimore
} this week to enjoy the festivities OF
of Home Coming Week.
e Mr. Leroy Barnard, son of VIM J.
e Barnard of Chestnut Grove who was
e taken to the Hoffman hospital about
s three weeks ago for a special treatment
2 was brought home last week, with con.
S ditions very little improved Mr.. Bar
S nard was caught under a fall of slate
e on the 18th day of last July while al
e work in the Barnum 4-foot and sustained
r injuries to the spine, which has resisted
e treatment. He is paralyzed from the hir
e downward and goes around in an invalic
e chair
n Mr. Samuel Bartlett, of South Cum
o bertrand, well known freight conductor
n was called to town on account Of The
;. death of his brother-in-law Mr.. Tho.
a Conelly, returned home Tuesday
. MIR, and Mrs. Oss, of Sucker. have
u smile for every body 1t is a boy.
Z Snap shots Of the Republican Conven
l. ton at Oakland.
d Two of the best looking men in tn,
Is Meeting" Delegate Chapelle anc
Secy Finzell. After an absence of
few years A. F. George appears again
in the political lime light.
Charley Hillery couldn't muster
caucus in the forenoon.