The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-04-04
EVANSVILLE.

Mrs. Harvey Miller was very happily
surprised on Tuesday last by her daugh-
ter, Miss Nettie, who invited few rel
atives and friends in to most delight
fully appetizing country dinner which
was eDJoyed even more by the guests
than by Mrs Miller whose health has
not been Of the best the past few
months. After the dinner was over
the ladies worked upon quilt for their
hostess until evening. The guests in
ciuded Mesdames John Opel, Nancy
Miller, Lewis Diefenbach, J. U. Stan
ton, B. F Bender. S R. Getty and
Misses Vida GingerIch and Carrie
Diefenbach, The occasion was Mrs.
Miller's Sind birthday. A number Of
very pretty gifts were rendered her in
honor of the event.
Mrs. Michael Nathan was rendered a
surprise party on Tuesday night in
honor of her birthday. The affair was
planed by her daughter, Mrs. John
Endsey, and sister. Mrs. Ward Beachy,
who baked cakes, ordered cream ETC.,
for the refreshments. The guests in
Guided Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Younkin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Beachy, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Endsley; Mesdames. W. ].
Wright. Richard Younkin, S. r. Getty,
Susan burst. Joel H. Miller, Messrs.
Michael Nathan and H. H. Baker. A
pretty array of gifts was in evidence
for the guest of honor. who was greatly
surprised and delighted at the demon
stration.
]. O. Getty was given his annual
birthday dinner on Thursday night by
his wife whose cooking is always par
excellent. The guests included Misses
Maggie, Mollie and Carrie Dorsey, D.
w. Dorsey and DR.. and Mrs. R. c..
Bowen and family. Mr.. Getty receiv-
ed many mementos of the occasion.
The evening was spent in music and
games.
Among other GrantsviIle people whose
birthday occurred during the week
were Mrs. Albert Swauger, Miss Al
thea Engle and DR.. G. c. Keller, all be-
ing well remembered. DR.. Keller re-
ceived a handsome travelling bag from
his three children at Wilmington, Del.
Mrs Frank Peterson, of Rockford,
Mich, whose birthday comes on St.
Patrick's day, was remembered by her
friends and relatives here with letters,
post cards and other reminders.
An Epworth League has been started
at the NJ. E church, and will meet each
Sunday night at 1870.
Miss Ethel Broadwater entertained
the M. E. Ladies Aid Society on Satur-
day afternoon. About a dozen ladies
were present engaged in needlework
for the bazaar to be held Saturday
night. Refreshments were served.
Miss Viola Broadwater entertained
the Girls Club on Saturday night, serv-
Ing dainty collation. at the close of the
evening which was spent in needlework.
A teachers meeting was held at the
school on Monday of last week. Miss
Ada Baugh, supervisor of primary
schools in the county conducted the
meeting and gave object lessons in
reading, language and spelling. Most
of the teachers from this section of the
district were present and the meeting
was both profitable and pleasant.
A sale of household goods and live
stock was held at the home OF John
Endsley on Saturday afternoon. Mr..
and Mrs. Endsley will move to Somer-
field this week, much to the regret of
their many friends at this place.
Leo j. Beachy, Grantsyille's artist
photographer, has been awarded an
other prize, this one of SIS for photo
graph submitted to Good Roads Every
where, a New York publication. 1t
is worthy of note that the judges who
cast their unanimous vote in favor of
Mr.. Beachy's picture, were persons of
SIIlIuSIICS III lilt WOIlu VI al l anu lclISIS,
being Ida NJ Tarbell, Theodore Roose-
welt and Mark Sullivan, editor of Col
lier's Magazine. The name of the
prize-winning picture was not learned
by the writer. but it is more than likely
a photograph of the famous "Cove, "
which is attracting such widespread at
tention. Another view, The Flocks
on the Hills" was recently used as an
illustration in a book written by Robert
j. Bruce, of Clinton, N. Y. Mr.. Beachy
is very modest and unassuming. and
takes his art seriously, and his honors
with becoming humility.
The Girl Scouts held their meeting at
the home of HiIda Beachy on Tuesday
night and reorganization resulted in
the following elections: Miss Vida
Getty-Scout Mistress. Patrol Leaders
and assistants-1st Patrol, Hilda
Smouse and Dorothy Younkin; End Patrol
Edna burst and Helen Engle; Sd Patrol,
Althea EDgle and Margaret Getty.
Secretary-Jeanette Price. Treasurer
-Hilda Beachy. The girls mean to