Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1908-09-24
ANOTHER PROMINENT CITIZEN
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John r.. Stonrr Passes Away At The

| GONE.
John r. Stoncr Passes Away At The
Ripe Age OF 80 Years.
Mr.. John r. Stoner died on Friday
morning last of paralysis after linger'
inc illness of several months, attaining
an age of SO years, A months and rs days.
He was one of 10 children of Daniel and
Nancy Stoner; his brothers Daniel, of
Dayton, O., David, of Westminster, and
Jacob, of Union Bridge, and sisters Mrs.
Mary Ann Larew and Mrs. Lydia Little,
both of Union Bridge, survive; showing
ii family of more than ordinary longevity.
Mr.. Stoner was a typical farmer and
agriculturalist, taking deep interest in
everything pertaining to farm life, and
he is to be ranked among the most sue
cessful farmers of the county, his total
land holdings amounting to about 1900
acres at the time of his death. Mr..
Stoner was a man of genial and kind dis
position, well thought of by friends and
neighbors, always ready and willing to
lend helping hand to those who We're
in need, or who called on him for as
sistance.
Mr.. Stoner was progressive man and
interested in helping upbuild the com
munity in which he lived and in no sense
did he belong to the "old fogy' element.
He not only encouraged the development
of the community by words but by sub
stantial assistance; notably in the inter-
est taken in the building of the Wash
ington, Frederick and Gettysburg Rail-
way. He became one of the original in
corporal tors and was ever constant III his
efforts to get the road built and gave
financial assistance to that enterprise
equal to any other individual member of
the corporation 1t is to be regretted
that he was not permitted to live long
enough to enjoy the benefits and advant-
age of the railroad in which he was so
deeply Interested, and which in IA few
days will be running from Thurmont to
Frederick.
Mr.. Stoner was born near Union Bridge,
April 22, 1926, and lived at his late resi-
dence about 60 years. Besides being a
director in the w., +. & G. Ry. he was
a director of the Thurmont National
Bank, having been elected in the board
at the time of the Incorporation and con-
tinuing to his death His funeral ser
vices took place on Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock at St. Johns Lutheran church,
Rev. X. koontz, officiating, assisted by
Rev. M. l.. Beard. The directors Of the
W., +. & G. Ry. attending in body.
Interment was made in the u. b. Gene
terry, f. f. Black being the funeral di-
rector Besides the brothers and sisters
named above he leaves a widow and two
sons, John and William Stoner, to mourn
their loss.
The CLARION extends sincere sympathy
to the family.
Taft. Sherman and Pcarre Club Formed.
There was an enthusiastic meeting of
Republicans at Republican Headquarters
last Friday evening, Sept 18th, for the
purpose of organizing Taft, Sherman,
and Pearre Young Mems Republican
Club. The meeting was called to order
by Prof. H. D. Beachley who acted as
temporary chairman. He stated in an
appropriate way the object of the meet
ing. On motion the nominations were
made and following officers were elected:
Pres, Frank Hesson; Sect'y, Grayson (.
Palmer; LIST V. Pres, Harry Stimmel, End
V. Pres, Chas. Sweeney; Treasurer, II.
D. Beachley. The following committees
were appointed: Pole Com, John Will
hide, Arthur Wilhide, Harry Gaugh; En-
rolling Com, Roger Weddle, Rudolph
Eyler Henry A. Weller, G. d. Holt,
Arthur Wilhide and Geo. Brice.
The chairman requested all present de-
sirous of becoming members to sign the
Secty book BY request Col. John K.
Rouzer delivered an encouraging address
and showed willingness to take hold of
the movement and help make it a great
success.
At some future date there will be
pole raising at Thurmont and some prom
inent speaker will be present to. deliver
an address. To make these meetings
great success we deem it expedient to
make an effort to secure the assistance
and cooperation of all Republicans. All
are requested to be present at our next
meeting Sept. 25th, at p. m.
GRAYsON E. PALMER, Sect'y.
Logs Letter.
Mrs. Ross Eyler and three sons of Ey-
ler's Valley were the guests of Mr.. c.
W. 10y and family during the past week.
Mr.. w. l.. Miller and family visited
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