The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-07-29
HOYES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Another harvest has come and we
again see the busy farmer making
hay, reaping wheat, etc. Seemingly to
US but few months since last harv-
est, very reluctantly the summer is
passing from us.
We are glad to be again on the list
with a store as a convenience. Our
new merchant and wife are very con-
geniel and accommodating to all and
we wish them abundant success in
their new undertaking.
Mrs. Lou Keller returned to her
home in Romeny, West Va, after
spending two weeks with friends in
Hoyes and Oakland.
Miss Lula Calls, who has been liv-
ing in Dunbar, Pa, for the past two
years is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Calls, at this place.
We experienced the heaviest rain
fall and electrical storm last Satur-
day. A large locust tree standing
beside the NJ. E. Church was struck
by the lightning and considerably
splintered, damaging one of the
church windows.
Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Dewitt have
been delighted to have several of their
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the past two weeks, Milton and wife,
of Connellsville, made them a visit of
a couple days, Clara, now Mrs. Deitell
and children, of Akron, o., spent the
| past ten days with them, and their
eldest son, Adrian, his wife and three
daughters, of Dayton, o., are spending
! their two weeks vacation with them
after an absence of eleven years.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Dewitt were
much pleased to entertain some of
their relatives and friends last Sunday
afternoon, among them were Mr.. and
Mrs. Hobert Bishoff and baby, Mrs. j.
A. Speicher and daughters, Mary and
Nellie, and Dwight and Lloyd SPEECH
| er.
Quite a number of our people at
| tended the Sunday school convention
at Cove on the 18th inst. and all en-
joyed the services very much. And
now we wish to say a word in behalf
of our Sunday school of Hoyes: We
are having a very good attendance and
with more interest than usual. Our
Superintendent, F. D. Dewitt is ever
faithful to his duties and encourages
all to do likewise. Last Sunday morn
ing we had an unusual treat from little
Martha Dewitt, of Dayton, o., who
rendered solo, the title of which was
"Alone, Alone" Her expression and
melody surpassed any we have ever
heard from a child.
Miss Irene Mattingly, of Uniontown
Pa, formerly of this place, and Mr.
Hobert Johnson, of Akron, o., were
married at Uniontown last Wednesday
morning, Immediately leaving there
for the home of Mrs. Johnson's grand
mother, Mrs. NJ. Mattingly, at this
place. They were accompanied by
Miss Leah Maffett, of Oakland, and
Mr.. Owen Mattingly. Upon their ar
rival most sumptuous dinner was
served the party; also to the Rev
James E. Cornell, and Mr.. John Mar
tin, of Oakland, by Mrs. Mattingly
and her daughter. The bride received
many beautiful and useful presents
They were also treated to an old-time
serenade. Mr.. and Mrs. johnson will
: shortly leave for Akron, Ohio, where
they will establish a home and reside
in the future.
Wayne Smith and several boys from
=, Accident left on last Monday for the
town of Luke, where they will be EN-.
ployed for the next few weeks. They
are anxious to help care for some OF
the idle greenbacks