The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1909-09-03
FROM NEARBY TOWNS
CHRONICLE OF HAPPENINGS AMONGST
OUR NEIGHBORS.
MOUNT AIRY.


The annual picnic of the Junior
Order of the United American Me-
chanics' was held in Ramesburg's
Park near Poplar Springs, last Sat
urday, and to say 1t was grand sue
cess would be putting it very mildly
We had two splendid addresses by
Revs. Dickey and Moore, which
abounded In oratorical splendor such
as Is seldom heard on similar occa-
sions. The closing ceremonies was a
heart-to-heart talk by the grand man,
and one whom we all delight to hon
or, Ex-Governor Edwin Warfield. His
remarks covered a broad field, but
we're more pointedly to fathers and
mothers, which, IL adhered too, would
make our boys and girls better fitted
for life's responsibilities. The time
was interspersed by splendid music
by the Browningsville Cornet Band,
composed of eighteen pieces and led
by that urbane gentleman, VIM. Walk
er. They only claim to be anna
tours" but Judging from the way they
played those dear old pieces Dixie, "
"Old Kentucky Home" Maryland, My
Maryland" and others too numerous
to mention, we would pronounce them
experts, and all such occasions would
do themselves credit by having them
to dispense the music Last, but not
least by any means, and which should
and did come first, was luncheon, ser
we'd on the ground In groups by the
good people OF the neighborhood.
Now, Mr.. Editor, don't wish to make
your mouth water by mentioning all
the good things which that grand
host and hostess, S. A. Ramsburg and
wife, set before us, but will say every
thing was beautiful and stacks of
fried chicken we're very much in evil
dence, to all of which we did ample
justice. We hope to have the privi-
lege of attending the next reunion,
as the unbounded hospitality remind
ed us so much Of our Southern home.
Miss Elizabeth Offutt, Of Rockville.
Md. who has been visiting Miss Nell
lie Banks, has returned home, much
to the regret of her many friends
Miss Nellie Banks Is visiting Miss
Elizabeth Ohfutt, of Rockville, and
will take in the fair at that place We
wish her very pleasant trip and
early return.
Edward Baker, OF Kumptown, had
a very miraculous escape. while
bringing his brothers family TO this
place. 1t seems that large tree,
which had been burning at or near
the ground, fell as they were pass
ing, landing between the team and
carriage, making IA complete sever
ance, with no damage except breaking
the pole.
Wa ara qorrv IN note tba Fa,t thn.
John b. Runkles is on the sick list
again. Perhaps II --- would make
her advent, he would forget all physi-
cal pain.
Rev. Ruhlman. Of the M. E. church.
has gone to the Eastern shore to per-
form a marriage ceremony.
The Misses Nettie and Lillian Hood
took spin to Frederick and Brad
dock Heights In an automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. N. Hunter and
family. and Miss Mabel Hunter, OF
Westminster. spent last Sunday with
Mrs. Il. M. Wordsworth.
Miss F. Belle Runkles will sail for
Boston Friday. September 8, with a
party Of friends from Baltimore, and
will return by the Hudson river route,
going to Albany, thence TO New York,
where she will purchase her fall
goods.
John Boone's little boy fell from
horse which he was riding Monday
August 80, and was badly hurt about
the head. The horse got frightened
at the cars and threw him on The
doctor thinks be will recover.
Roscoe Wordsworth is at Atlantic
CITY.
Mrs. Bartholow, who rents part of
John Runkles residence, has had q
number Of boarders all summer from
Raleigh, N. c.; Virginia. two from
Oklahoma, Washington and Baltimore.
She expects several more this week
to remain until the weather gets cold.
II has been very pleasant, as the
boarders were all congenial, and some
have been fine performers on the
piano. One is teacher OF music at
the Peabody. Baltimore.