The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1912-07-11
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Miss Carrie Hepburn OF Piedmont,
assistant teacher in the public school of
Westernport, was visitor to town on
Saturday.
Asstriple Italian wedding at the little
mining town of Henry, on the W. NJ. R.,
few miles east of Thomas, on last
Sunday drew together one of the largest
crowds that was ever seen in the place.
Two hundred and fifty invited guests,
all natives of the Sunny Cline" from
the neighboring towns of Thomas and
Douglass, packed the carrying capacity
of No. 2 passenger train to its very
utmost, and swelled the crowd away
beyond all expectations of the happy
brides and grooms. The crowd was
orderly and good natured and on
arrival marched to the respective
homes of the smiling couples, extended
their congratulations and later on par
ticipated in the festivities that marked
this unique matrimonial venture on the
wholesale plan. Macaroni from spighetl,
bologna from Bologne, cheeses from
Cheeseit. birds from Fowldom, meats
from Armourtown and various other
good.things to eat, served a la Ital-
lienne, washed down by 106 kegs (84S
gallons) of beer, gallons of Cumber-
lands finest liquors, not to mention
reservoirs of the best Italian and
Spanish wines dealt out with most gener-
Gus hands, made this the greatest we'd
ding feast of foreign kind ever
witnessed on the Upper Potomac.
Mr.. Peter Messenger of the w. Va.
Junction, miner. coal prospector and
all round, jolly good fellow generally,
is back home on a short visit to his
family after trip through the wild and
woody west, fat, rosy and as prosperous
looking as a western rancher. Pete is
enthusiastic over the opportunities that
one meets in the west and expects to
return in short time.
The members of the Miners Sunshine
Council No. s, Jr. y. U. A. NJ. of this
place, rendered a complimentary dance
to Misses Lulu Coffman of this place and
Margaret Heatly of Beryl, in their hall
on last Saturday evening, for their
efforts in raising funds for the benefit
of the lodge In addition, Miss Coffman
was presented with $1,000, she having
raised the most, and Miss Heatlev
$1,000, as second best. A large crowd
attended the dance and most delight
full time was enjoyed by everyone pres
ent.
Mr.. Earl Wilburn, of Elk Garden,
accompanied by his wife and daughter,
spent the 9Th and the week end. as
guests of his brother-in law and sister,
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tewsing.
Mr.. Michael Flynn, Of this place. was
the main speaker at the Democratic
meeting held last week at the residence
Of Mr.. Beamans, Upper Beryl, to ratify
the action Of the Democratic convention
at Baltimore. Mike is organizing
marching club for the approaching cam
pagn this fall, to take part in the local
parades and is a most enthusiastic vii
son rooter.
Mrs. Viola Connolly, Of Piedmont,
who has been quite i'll at the home Of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Morehead, of this place, with an attack
Of typhoid fever, Is improving nicely
and well on her way to recovery.
Rev. Halpenny, pastor Of the NJ. f.
church at this place and son John, are
attending the campmeeting at Mt. Lake
Park
Miss Clara Tibbets entertained quite
crowd Of her intimate friends at dinner
on Sunday
A son, six years of age. of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Shaffer, Of Bond, was
bitten by copper head snake on last
Saturday. about noon. The wound was
opened up and treated by the old fashion
ed remedy, turpentine and at last re-
port the boy was doing nicely.
Postmaster Stump of the Blooming
ton office, was visitor up the the w.
NJ. K. r. on Monday.
Mr.. Elias Carter, one of our old citi-
zens, is confined to his bed on account
of an attack of bronchial asthma
Mr.. Carroll Pattison, a well known
young business man Of this place, Is in
Baltimore on business connected with
the coal interests of himself and father
Mrs. James Spence, Of this place. who
has been a patient in the Hoffman hos
pItal, tor surgical treatment, returned
to her home on Tuesday very much i'm
proved in health.
Mrs. Julia Borskiski, a widow resid-
ing at Upper Beryl, and Mr.. John Gaski,
| both Polish, the latter a descendent of
the once royal family of Poland. were
married at St. Peters Catholic church,
Westernport, at noon on Sunday last.
Two DAYS prior to the time set for the
ceremony an open house was maintain
ed by the bride at her home and every
one, relatives, friends and acquaintance
were received in most hospitable man
ner and most literally wined and dined.
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