The Democratic advocate., 1908-01-24

uitu ycdTs MIS- dcdS uuSpduu was IOT Iuduy
years leading contractor and builder in this
city, closely identified with the material growth
of the place. and is one of its best known citi-
zens. Mrs. Leas' maiden name was Spencer.
She and her husband celebrated their golden
wedding about i've years ago. She was
prominent and active member of the Methodist
Protestant Church and mother of the late
Rev. Hammond s. Leas. One of her daughters
is the wife of Rev. A. 81. Green. of Roxbury,
Pa. Her aged husband survives her and she
leaves the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth
Zahn, of this city; Mrs. A. 81. Green, of Rox.
bury, Pa; Mrs. Isaac Fowler, Charles, Viii.
liam, Joseph J. and Harry M. Leas, of Balti.
more.
Daniel Caltrider, nonogenarian, died Sun.
day morning at the home of his son in.law,
Harvey G. Freeman. Mr.. Caltrider was born
March 81, 1916. He was retired farmer and
had resided in this city only since April. He
containing altogether about 500 acres, and
spent most of his life in that section.
Mr.. Caltrider was brother of Mrs. Mary
Polk, of Baltimore, whose several wills were
the subject obligation in the Baltimore courts
two or three years ago. By the will finally
declared valid he became beneficiary of the
estate to the amount of SIC, 900. He was a
Republican. For about IS years he was
member of the Lutheran Church. His wife,
who died many years ago, was member of
the German Baptist Church and is buried in
the Meadow Branch Cemetery. His body was
buried beside her Tuesday. He leaves but
one chid-Ars. Freeman.
Huff.
Mrs. Deborah Huff. widow of the late VIM.
Huff, died at the residence. of her daughter
Mrs Joseph Sheeler, of this city. on Saturday
morning, January 18 after short illness of
pneumonia, aged IS years, IL months and 1s
days. She was the mother of nine children,
grandmother of SO grandchildren and IA great
grandchildren. She is survived by a brother,
Mr.. Noah Slers, of Winchester. Va, and a
sister, Mrs. jamie Small, of Cavetown. Nd.
Two daughters. Mrs. Joseph Sheeler, of this
city and Mrs. Edward Rote. of Hampstead;
four sons. VIM. Huff. of Lexington. ILL.,; 3; Mic.
odemus Huff of Littlestown, Pa; Chas Huff,
of Hanover, Pa, and George Huff of Balti
more, Md. Rev. R. w. Doty conducted the
services at the house. Her remains were in.
tered by the side of her late husband in the
Littlestown Cemetery. after services in the
Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hill.
Mrs. Huff was devoted member of Grace
Lutheran Church. this city. The pallbearers
were: Messrs. E. D. Whitmore, WIN. Steele,
John Strevig and Ferdinand Schaeffer.
Hunt.
Thomas J. Hunt, who died on Tuesday at
the City Hospital, Baltimore, following the
amputation of his left leg below the knee, was
prominent merchant of Hampstead and
senior member of the firm Of j. Hunt Il Son.
He was native of Pennsylvania, and served
during the Civil War in the Fourteenth Penn
sylvania Cavalry. He was past commander
Of Burns Post. Grand Army of the Republic,
OF this city. He was engaged in merchandising
was leading member of the Methodist Epis.
copal Church in Hampstead. Mr.. Hunt leaves
a widow, one son, Andrew T. Hunt, of Hamp.
stead. and two daughters-Msses Nettie aud
Rosa Hunt, both residing in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Hunt was about IS years old.
The funeral took place Thursday at his late
home in Hampstead. He was buried with
Grand Army honors by Burns Post, No. 13.
Lebanon Lodge, No. Is, A. F. and A. M, of
Manchester, of which he was member, also
attended the funeral.
Miller.
Mary E., wife of Jacob Miller, died at her
residence, this city, January 20, aged 65 years,
IL months and 25 days. She is survived by
an aged husband. six sons and one daughter,
viz. Frank and George of Emmitsburg,
William of McSherrystown, Pa, Mrs. Wesley
King. Leander, Uriah and Herbert Miller, all
of Westminster.
Funeral services were held at Meadow
Branch Meeting House. of which she was a |
member, Elder Uriah Bixler officiating. The |
pallbearers were; John Roger. Thomas Roop,
Jacob Hutting, John Yingling, Henry Dull |
and Ezra Bish. Jas. N. Stoner funeral di |
rector.
William D. Lippy, son of William Lppy,
Pennsylvania avenue, died at his home in |
Hampton. Baltimore, January II, aged 81 |
years and IL months. Interment was made |
in St. Benjamin's Cemetery. January 10.
Rev. Calvin Slagle officiating. The pail
bearers were his three sons and brother. He |
is survived by his wife, three sons aud one |
daughter. all of Baltimore.
Jas. M. Stoner funeral director.
Houek.
Mrs. John Houck suddenly dropped dead !
at her home in Carrollton, Tuesday afternoon,
about O'Clock, death due to heart failure.
She was aged about S6 years and is survived |
by her husband and two children.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday |
at one clock, Rev. v. K. Belts officiating |
Interment was made at Bethel Church, near
Carrollton. The pallbearers were: VIM. II. |
Long, Charles Taylor, N. W. Arbaugh, N. N.
Green and Philip Horpell.
Frizxoil.
Mrs. Mary Jane Frizzell, wife of Robert E.
Frizzell, of 1876 East Main street. this city,
died last Wednesday morning about Eve
o'clock, of complication OF diseases. She |
ST., and was born February Is, 1858, near |
Emmitsburg. She is survived by her husband |
and four children, Mrs. Annie NJ. Dinst. Mrs. |
Carrie M. Bohn, Mrs. Sarah Pauline Ohler |
and William E. Frizzell Funeral took place |
this morning AT 10 q. N. The pallbearers
were Samuel K. Yingling, George B. Shriner,
John T. Lynch, Charles Stonesifer, Samuel
Brown and John T. Zahn. Rev. Jesse C. |
Starr oHiciated. F. C. Sharrer funeral
director.
Oliver Cross departed this life on Saturday
last at the home of bis daughter, Mrs. Basil
Gosnell, near Woodbine, of a complication of
diseases, aged 62 years. He had been in poor
health for several months at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. E. V. Hood, and feeling
like making visit to his other daughter, Mrs.
Gosnell, he was moved there just two weeks
previous to his burial. He was happily con.
verted during his last illness, though it seemed
to the writer since he has known him that he
was man that had communion with God, as
his life was in keeping with his commands.
He has been chorister and Bible Teacher at
West Falls Church for number of years aud
all mourn the loss ofa faithful member. He is
survived by a sister, brother and two daughters,
Mrs. E. V. Hood, of Mt. Airy, and Mrs. Basil
Gosnel, of Woodbine. His body was inferred
in the cemetery at Prospect N. E. Church on
Monday. Funeral preached by Rev. G. G.
Harris.
Uhlor.
David L. Uhler died at his home in Refs.
terstown, Wednesday morning. Mr.. Uhler
was SO years old and was descendant of old
Maryland families. His father and three un.
cles were Old Defenders, each having partic
ipated in the battle of North Point. He was
q Democrat and claimed the distinction of be
ing the oldest voter in the Fourth district.
Mr.. Uhler was an active member of the
Lutheran Church. A widow and seven chill
dren survive. The children are Mrs. E.
F. Constantine, of Arlington; Mrs. William
l. Wise and Mrs Frank Rannett. of Bali.