The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-01-23
EVANSVILLE.

The funeral OF Russell j. BroadWater,
of Frostburg, Md, was held here on
Tuesday afternoon, at the M. E. church,
the brief service being held by the
young mans pastor, Rev. Van Dyke of
the M. E. church, Frostburg.
Mr.. Broadwster was "a years of age
and was son Of the late Noah and
Emma Chapman Broadwater, of
Grantsville. His death occurred at the
home of his sister, Mrs. Gus VIM. Eel
Ter. of Frostburg, and was caused by
influenza, although he had been a suf-
ferer from tuberculosis for years. His
sister, Mrs. Zeller, another sister, Miss
Margaret, and one brother, Gratta, all
of Frostburg. are bereaved, besides a
large circle of relatives at this place.
The family was stricken by the pre-
vailing malady recently, and Russell de-
voted himself with untiring zeal to car
ing for his sisters, who were first at
fected by the epidemic. Later he was
stricken, and, although trained nurse
was Immediately employed, he sue
cumbed in few days.
He was a graduate of school of hor-
ology in Philadelphia, was a devoted
brother, a bright, lovable boy and con-
secrated Christian. His pastor, Rev.
Van Dyke, paid a glowing tribute to
his memory. His death occurred on
Saturday and his remains were brought
here Tuesday afternoon for burial, the
bereaved family being guests of Mrs.
Marion Broadwater during their stay.
The pall-bearers were cousins and
friends of the dead boy, who was laid
to rest in the family lot of the village
cemetery.
An all day sale of farming imple-
ments. farm products and livestock was
held at the Broadwater farm Wednes-
day last. Lunches were served by Mrs.
Bevans to 300 people. Everything
brought good prices. The farm was
sold month since to ]. J. Folk, Mr..
Broadwater to give possession on
April 1st.
The Lutheran Missionary Society met
at the home of Mrs. Richard Younkin
last Tuesday night, about fifteen ladies'
being in attendance. w. C. Loechel
was enrolled at this meeting as an hon.
orary member for one year. Several
interesting readings on mission work,
a report on statistics, singing and SEN
tence prayers made an enjoyable pro-
gram. A luncheon was served at the
close of the evening.
W. A. Strathers, travelling salesman
for the J. C. Orrick Co., of Cumber-
land, made his last monthly visit to
this place as salesman last week, hav-
ing been promoted to higher position
with the same firm. which will enable
him to remain at home with his family.
Mr.. Strathers won many friends in
Garrett county by his courteous and
obliging manner and will be greatly
missed by his friends and associates,
who, however, congratulate him upon
his advancement.
Among those suffering from the FLU"
the past week were the families of
VIM. Baker, Mahlon Miller, Henry
Shaefer ST., Dan Klotz. c. A. Bender,
Henry Pope, VIM. Schaefer, MELVIN
Butler, Milton Younkin. Frank and
Ella Bowan. Most of these patients
had mild attacks, but several have de-
veloped pneumonia, VIM. Schaefer,
Harry Pope and MIR. and Mrs. Butler
being among the number, the latter
two being about recovered again.
Miss Phyllis Morgart has been visit
ing friends and relatives in New York
and Washington, D. C.
Miss Ruby Beachy, who has been ill
for several DAYS, is improving
Albert Miller has been taking treat
ment from Pittsburgh specialist for
enlarged glandsof the throat his sister,
Miss Nettie accompanying him on his
weekly visits to Pittsburgh.
Miss Jeanette Price, of Deer Park,
is the guest of Miss Harriet Stanton.
Lieut.. o. o. Broadwater from Fort
Des Moines. Iowa, has been dismissed
from military service and will be in
this wiptar
Misses Marie Connor and Maud Bev-
ans were Meyersbale visitors on Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Bender and family
were Frostburg visitors on Wednesday.
Simon S. Miller, D. W. Dorsey and
Mark T. Bender were fox hunting on
Thursday last.
Mrs. V. L. Blocher. Miss Gertrude
Hone and Milton Rodamer were among
those ill with the grippe last week.
Mrs. Calvin Broadwater, of New
Germany, spent Monday with her sis
ter, Mrs. John Hanft.
Mrs. E. M. Saunders, from Phila-
delphia, has joined her husband at the
National Hotel for the winter.
Master:Lloyd Miller spent last week
In Somerfield with his sister, Mrs. Ar
A..