The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-10-29
NlDDLEBRANcH.


Middlebranch, Oct. %. - Edward
Gibson, of Alliance, visited relatives
here several days this week
Mrs. Frank Riefsnyder, of Canton,
was a guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Gibson, Thursday.
Twenty-eight young people from
this vicinity were entertained at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Abraham
Knapp, Saturday evening. Games
and music were the principal amuse-
ments of the evening. A fine lunch
was served by the hostess.
Miss Faye Bair and Miss Marie
Lutzinger, of Canton, visited rela-
tives here several days last week.
Miss Carpenter, of Canton, spent
Sunday with Miss Vina Knapp.
Forty-four from the home depart
ment of this vicinity attended the
Rally Day services at the Reformed
church at Cairo, Sunday afternoon.
The program was-well rendered.
Music was fine. Mr.. Strassner, Of
Canton, sang beautiful solo, which
was much appreciated. A short, but
impressive address was delivered by
Brother Shut, of Canton. The Sup
erintendent, Jefferson Balr, pre-
sented rose to each teacher as a
token of respect for their faithful
and concentrated work. The secre-
tary reports their attendance was
large and that contributions were
liberal.
Mrs. Ellen Oswalt and niece, OF
Maxine, were guests of Mrs. Susan
Clingaman, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Phillips and
daughter, Sadie, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hut, Of Fair
hope.
Gilbert Essig has returned from
Los Angeles, Cal, after three years
| absence.
Postmaster b. M. Hershey and wife
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. Prwyson
Smith, of Louisville, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Pilot and children, OF
Louisville, and Miss Alarding, OF
| Canton, visited with Mr.. and Mrs
John Alarding, Sunday.
Hannah Bair, of Canton, visited
with friends and relatives here this
week.
| Mrs. Abraham Bair transacted bust
ness In Canton, Monday.
Mrs Clement Winters and children
Mrs. John Dieffenbaugher and daugh
| ter Hazel, of Canton, were guests OF
| Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dieffenbaugher
| Wednesday.
Mrs. Christian Grabill left for
Akron, Tuesday. to have her eyes
operated on.
George Sterner spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. George Steiner, o.
Labertown.
The l.. o. T. NJ held their regular
meeting Tuesday afternoon. The at
tendance was very good, and all en-
joyed a sociable time after the
meeting. The hive being divided, the
south side was entertained by the
north side. There were guessing con
tests and prizes were won by Carrie
Brown, Mary Gibson and Stella Dick
erhoof In a drawing contest Mary
ElderlIin was the fortunate one tc
have her hive dues paid for three
/ months. There were other contests
and some select reading. After the
program luncheon was served by the
north side ladies'. The next meetinG
will be held November 8, at which
| time they expect to have a spelling
contest. The north side against the
south. They will also have q socia
| dj inc nOH6 Ol uTS. DeAi6E bTOWu Ol
the afternoon of October 20. AL
members are requested to be present
Mr.. Shelson, Of Jackson township
moved into the George. Hazel resi-
dence, Friday.
There was a Democratic meeting
Held in the Gibson hall Thursday
evening Atlee Pomerene and Mr.
Daniels, of Canton were the speakers
w. W. Hudson and John Lutzinger
of Roland Springs, Pa, visited Will
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brown, Monday
Misses Pearl Immel and Clart
Breven, Of Canton, Mr.. and Mrs. Rou
debush, of Malvern, and Mr.. and Mrs
Smith, Of Hartville, were guests O
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Brown. Sunday
Mrs. Nellie Boetler entertained thu
Frestone and Mcdowell families
from Columbus, Massillon- and Canton
Thirty-seven were present.
The preaching services at tn,
Brethren church were well attended
Sunday night.
Mrs. Carl Plott, of Canton, spen
Wednesday with her parents, Mr. ant
Mrs. David Harget.
SPARTA