The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-02-22

day. Not all the pupils could be pre-
sent, but they numbered about twenty
from the boy Hustlers," "Girls Sun
shine, " Primary and Beginners classes.
The refreshments consisted of three
large cakes, pan of cookies, jar of
lemonade and big freezer of icecream
and, out of compliment to Mrs. Miller's
cooking, the children ate everything in
sight. The Adult Bible Glass held a
social at Mrs. Miller's the same night,
but provided their own refreshments as
usual, There were about two dozen of
this class present. Autos, motorcycles
and carriages brought the guests to and
from the scene of festivities, and games
helped make the evening pass pleas
antly. Harold received some very
handsome presents.
The marriage of Miss Lucy Miller
and Samuel Swartzentruber took place
at the Amish Mennonite church on Sun
day Feb. 4th, Rev. Christian W. Ben
der officiating. The bride is the daugh-
ter of the late Jacob S. Miller and was
the last to leave the parental nest, she
and her mother having lived together
in little cottage near the old farm
house since the death of her fa her
about two years ago. She is an unu-
suallY pretty blonde and a great favor
lite with all who knew her The groom
is a prosperous young farmer from
Wellman, Iowa, to which place they
will go next month. A most delicious
wedding feast was prepared for about
80 persons by the brides mother and
several married sisters, and was served
by two pretty maids, Misses Clara Ben
der and Alma Miller. The bride wore
a becoming gown of gray silk poplln.
She was attended by Misses Wilma
Yoder and Iva Maust, both of whom
were attractively gowned in gray. The
groom's attendants were Evan Miller
and Floyd foder. The happy couple
received number of very beautiful
and useful gifts.
ssMrs. Fred Livengood entertained the
Fortnightly Club on Thursday after
noon, serving most delicious luncheon
before the time to depart. The guests
included: Mesdames, J. U. Stanton, w.
c. Loechel, c. s. Zeller, H. C. Bong,
Mark T. Bender and Milton B. Miller.
Fancy work was the diversion.
.. Mrs. G. c. Keller entertained the
ladies sewing club on Thursday after
noon, twelve ladies being present A
dainty collation. was served. followed
by box of candy sent by DR.. B. T.
Keller from Wilmington, Delaware,
and which his lf-sacrifcing mother
saved for Club Day."
Miss Winifred Bong entertained the
Girls Club on Friday night, the guests
including Misses Angela and Vida
Getty, Ruth Keller, Viola Broadwater
and Marie Connor. Refreshments
were served.
Mrs. c. H. Younkin has returned
from the Allegany Hospital at Cumber-
land where she underwent an operation
of serious nature. She was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. VIM. Schaffenberg, a
few days before returning home, where
she is now convalescing.
The harvest of ice was particularly
good the past week, owing to the severe
cold spell, and farmers and villagers
were busy hauling and storing away
the big, CONCEALED squares that will
look so good to US next summer, which
season seems far distant now. with the
temperature often below zero lately.
Died-At her home near Jennings on
Feb. 9Th, Mrs. Solomon Bittinger, aged
Is years, II months and Is days.
Her death was due to the intirmities of
years. Mrs. Bittinger was we'll known
and esteemed in the community in
which she lived She is survived by
three daughters-Mrs. Perry Bowser,
Mrs. Lewis Diefenbach and Mrs. Chas.
Meyers. Interment was made in the
Red Hill Cemetery, Rev. Ed. Wallis
officiating.
VIM. Knox, a resident of Negro
Mountain died at his home there on
Feb. 10th, of heart failure. His wife
survives him. Funeral on Monday at
Maple Grove, with interment in adioin-
ing cemetery, Rev. Ed. Wallis conduct
ing the services.
Services were held in the Catholic,
Reformed and Lutheran churches, Sun
day. Communion services at the Luth-
eran church were well attended.
Rev. Father AIoysius, of Cumberland,
was dinner guest of Miss Gertrude
Hone, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Endsley, of S0mer-
field, spent Sunday with Mrs. Endsley s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Michael Nathan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Davis, of Con-
flupnca were CrantsViIla visitors Sat