The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-10-12
MECHANICSBuRG RG
Interesting Evangehstic Services in the
Church of the Brethren
Special Correspondence.

Special Correspondence
Meehaniesburg. Oct! IL - Friday
evening the Brotherhood of Trinity Lu
Jherau church held very successful
aud pleasant rally. The principal ad
dress of the evening was given by the
Rev. a. r. Steck. u. D.. of Carlisle.
The pulpits of several of the churches
were filed Yesterday by members of
the United Brethren conference, now
in session here
The eyangelissic services which are
being held each evening in the Church
of the Brethren are growing in inter
est. These services are conducted by
Evangelist William Rupp. of West
minister. Md
Mr. and Mrs. solomon Byers and Mr..
and Mrs. !. \ Smith attended the fu-
neral Of their SiSter-iu-law, Mrs. D.
Smith. Friday In New Cumberland.
On Thursday Georg w, Lambert and
Miss Eta c. Russell both of this place,
were married by the Rev ". J..
Houtk. of Carlisle, who is mere attend
ing the United Brethren Conference.
Dr.. ]. II. Young. of New Gumber-
land, was among the visitors to the
conference last week.
Mrs. Ida Bucher attended the Glad
felter Sunday wedding in Midilesex
on Thursday
Miss Elsie Strong. of Shiremanstown,
spent Friday in town.
Fl. II. Mercer has returned from q
visit 70 his daughter, Mrs. Fred Ger
ber. in YORK.
Last evening the congregations of the
Church of God and the Presbyterian
church held a union service The serv-
ice was held in the Bethel of the
Cnurchof God. the sermon being preach
Ell bv the Rev. George Fulton, pastor
of the Presbyterian church.
On Saturday evening the Bible class
of which tine Rev. Mr. Castle is teach
er, gave banquet TO the members Of
the conference.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs Anna
Lloyd. West Main street, entertained a
party of little folks, friends of her
granddaughter, Miss Winifred Smith,
who celebrated her 7th birthday. Miss
pretty gifts and good wishes and all
the little reople had royal good time.
Mr. and Mrs. James Hoffman. of
Montgomery county. are guests in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Springer,
East Coover street.
M-s. O. Warmer. of Reading, is vfs.
iting her sister, Mrs. William Mohler,
West Main street.
Mervin Martin. Of York. is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mar
tin. South Washington street.
G. \. Fehl, of Beavertowu. was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Charles Kunkle,
and her family, South Washington
street. Yesterday.
Miss Florence Underwood, who is
teaching in. jersey City. spent Sunday
and Columbus day at her home here.
Mrs. A. B. Mower, of Shepherdstown.
was the guest of Mrs. John lMohler.
South Arch street the past week.
Prof A. J. Bethel. of Harrisburg.
was visitor here on Saturday.
Miss Elizabeth Myers, of Lancaster,
is visiting her brother W. s. Myers.
and his family, West Simpson street.
George s. Comstock and family will
close their house on North Frederick
street for the winter and will occupy
apartments in Harrisburg.
w. Z. Bitner. OF Shiremanstown, was
a visitor here on Saturday.
Mrs. Kate Hoffer mas returned from
visit Of several days TO relatives in
Greencastle.
Mr. and Mrs. William Hensel, of In
dianapolis, are visiting relatives in this
place and vicinity at present. Thev are
quests of Mr.. HerSeI s aunt. Mrs. Carrie
Williamson. South Market street.