The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-06-26
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Lighting wrought a heavy loss at
the Stone House Farm little Mead
ows) near Grantsville last week, when
five milk cows were struck and killed.
The farm is owned by Mrs. Kuyken-
dali of Cumberland, and is in charge
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Miller. The
storm behaved very erratically, rag
ing in great fury at places, while less
than half mile distance there was
not enough rain to lay the dust.
A meeting of the Community As
ISOLATION was held at the school house
on Saturday night, June 7th. County
Agent ]. A. fowler and Miss Frances
Gerber, demonstrating agent, were in
charge of the meeting and presented
the work and needs of the association
most ably, with more complete dis
cussion of the community fair to be
held here in September Already
over $50 has been given for the pur-
chasing of premiums and for the ex-
penses. These contributions have
been gratuitous and in small amounts
and the business men and farmers
stand ready to support the cause in
every manner possible. The meet
ings of the club will be held the first
Wednesday in the month hereafter.
A most delightful picnic was held
in Loechel's Grove last Wednesday by
the primary class of the Lutheran
Sunday school and their teacher, Mrs.
c. S. Zeller. The little folks present
were: Mabel Younkins, Anna and
Edna Lohr, Evelyn Swauger, Clara
Kinsinger, Helen, Zetta and Fern
Baker, Rexford Bittinger, Roy Shu-
maker, Mendel Lohr, and Casper
Loechel. Some delicious "eats" were
provided by the teacher and pupils.
The Reformed Missionary Society
met at the church on Wednesday
night of last week, Mrs Frank burst
being the leader for the evening
Most of the members were present
and very instructive program was
carried out. The meetings will be
held in the church in the future.
A group of strolling musicians
from near Listonburg, Pa, passed
through Grantsville on Monday last.
They were composed of a father and
his four sons, whose itinerant calling
earns them a livelihood. Their re-
pertoire embraced a number of selec-
tons we'll rendered from classic to
ragtime, and liberal offering was
given by the crowd when the hat
came around.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Livengood en-
tertained in honor of the returned
soldiers, by giving chicken and waf-
file dinner on Sunday. The guests,
who greatly appreciate both the
honor and hospitality, were Sergeant
John Livengood, Corporals, Nevin
Broadwater, Fay and Earle Miller,
Forest Beachy, Hugh McMann and
Frank burst; the latter, being the
only married man, was privileged in
having his war bride share the honors
with him.
Miss Nancy Brengle of Keyser, W.
Va, is a guest at the Casselman
Hotel.
VIM. G. Keller of Wilmington, Del.
who is camping with a crowd of
young people at Springfield, W. Va,
spent Saturday night at his home
here.
Mrs. T. H. Bittinger is visiting
friends in Ronceverte, w. Va.
Harold Shields and sister. Miss
Ruth, of Troy, N. Y, are guests at
the Victoria Hotel.
Frank burst of this district and
Myron Maust of Springs, Pa, are
among the last arrivals from over
seas.
Miss Hilda Beachy and ]. c..
Swauger are delegates from the
Methodist church to the Sunday
school convention to be held at Crel
lin this month.
A dance was given at the Pavilion
last Thursday night, a large crowd
being present and the affair being
quite successful. The Livenyood
orchestra from Elk Lick provided
music for the occasion.
Rev. Lambert and daughter Mar
garet of Elk Lick were dinner guests
of Mrs. H. P. Miller, Sunday.
BUY W. S. S.
Prehistoric Indian Relics.
Over 200 specimens, consisting of
arrows, spears, scrapers, drills. axes