The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-05-18

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Oldest residents, entered into rest on
May 8, at the ripe old age of 81 years
and 16 days. Mr.. Rogers was born
in York state, April %, 1880, and but
five years of age when his parents
moved to what was then known as the
far West, settling in Chatham town.
ship, Ohio; here at the age of twenty
two he was united in marriage to
Laura Booyh. Shortly after moving
to Michigan, two children were born
to them, who, however, died in infancy.
In 1856, he joined the Advent church
and took part in the work of the de-
nomination as minister until about
20 years ago, when ill health compell-
ed him to retire from active work.
October 21, 1898, he was married to
Mrs. Mary Fuller, who survives him.
Tho confined to his bed for over a
year, he seemed cheerful to the end,
bearing his sufferings with patience.
In all his dealings with his fellowman
he exhibited a spirit of justice and
strict integrity. The asset of a good
man. A man Of this kind will be
missed in any community. To the
friends we extend our sympathy, point
ing them to Him who said: "I am the
Resurrection and the life"
The regular meeting of the Ladies'
Aid of the M. E. church was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs: N. E. Full
ler last Wednesday afternoon, the host
ess serving a bountiful supper.
The Will Auble family, accompan-
led by their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Gardner, autoed to Red Haw on Sun
day, spending the day with friends.
The district superintendent, DR.. Or
cutt Of Wooster, occupied the pulpit
Of the M. E. church in the morning
hour of service last Sunday and gave
a splendid address on "The Coming
Age of Democracy, as Taught by the
Bible" which was enjoyed byyalI.
DR.. .Mente was called to Toledo the
latter part of this week. ragnuH
At a called meeting of the citizens
on Monday evening twelve were pres
ent and made out a Decoration Day
program, which will appear in our
next issue. The following were ap-
pointed to act in completing arrange
ments: Geo. Betz, as chairman, made
following appointments: Comrades
Hunter and Oakley, acting president
and vice president for the day; H. L.
Stuart, chaplain; Geo. Betz, marshal
of the day; N. E. Fuller, color bearer;
committee on finance, Geo. Betz, on
eyergreens, Stuart Rush and Walter
Boon on flowers; Mrs. Ray Aldrich,
Miss Gertrude Betz, Mrs. Nellie Mich
OILS; on program, Geo .Betz, Mrs. Free
man.
A. H. Bennett was caller at the
home Of his parents, Monday night.
He goes to the training camp at Co.
lumbus.
There was session of the directors
of the Spencer State bank on Tues
day evening.
Drill Sergeants Stroup, Auble and
Arnold had charge Of the home guards
on Tuesday evening at the armory.
Rev. Mente and wife were enter
tanned at the M. Dague home north
east of town, on Tuesday.
Do not forget the special Mother
Day services at the M. E. church next
Lords day, at IL.
There will be special memorial ser
vices at both Of our churches on May
27, at IL a. m.
M. Firestone is the proud possessor
Of the title, "Father-in-law''; when
you meet Miss Ina Atkins, no not for
get it is now, Mrs. Firestone. The
young couple viii keep house over
the store; this seems to be the haven
Of rest for young married people.
Miss Santa Browand entertained her
class mates on Friday last after school
hours. Needless to say, the young
people had q good time.
The w. @. 4. U. ladies are planning
for q social institute. To be held
next Tuesday.
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