The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-11-29
EVANSVILLE.
Thanksgiving Dinner


The home of Miss Christine Winter
berg was the scene OF a very happy
gathering when the Ladies Sewing
club, organized some years ago
but abandoned, held their annual tur-
key dinner on Thursday at one o'clock.
A delicious dinner of turkey and
dressings was prepared and served by
the ladies'. The tables were attrac-
lively decorated with lighted candles
and red and green favors.
The blessing was asked by Miss
Mollie Dorsey and Mrs. J. H. Dorsey
was toastmistress, after whlcl. a ris-
ing vote of thanks was given Miss
Winterberg for her hospitality and
the very happy day spent in her home.
Mrs. r. C. Bowen, of Cumberland,
charter member, was present as the
guest of honor. Other members who
were present were: Misses Gertrude
Hone, Mary Blocher, Margaret Dor
sey, Mary Dorsey, Christina Winter
berg; Mesdames J. H. Dorsey, V. L.
Blocher, W. E. Stanton, Annie Getty,
Ella Keller, C. H. Bender and Mrs. j.
F. Fahey.
Short Course
A short course on poultry was given
last week by Prof. Rice, of the Uni
versity of Maryland. A very large
attendance was present at every
meeting except Thursday afternoon
because of weather conditions.
Prof. Rice gave several splendid
talks on the "Brooding and care of
baby chicks" Feed and care of the
laying hens" "Culling of poultry and
how to detect diseases of poultry"
A joint discussion was held by the
members revealing the experiences Of
each other, Friday night, when a total
of about fifty people were present.
Refreshments were served by the boys
Of the Agriculture department.
Bridge Party
One of the most attractive bridge
and 900" parties was held Monday
night at the Victoria hotel by the Wo-
mems Community Club. There were
eight tables of 900" and seven of
bridge in play. This was the first of
series of card parties to be held by
the club. The prizes in five hundred
We're: ladies, high, Mrs. C. A. Bender;
gentlemen, high, Otto Bender; conso-
lation, N. R. Patton. In bridge, ladies',
high, Mrs. Y. L. Blocher; mems, high,
DR.. j. H. Dorsey; consolation, Bryon
Bender.
George w. Slick
All but the very young in the
Grantsville community felt a tighten
ing of the heart and pang of sincere
regret when the word came that "Jes-
sic" Slick had been called to his eter-
nal rest. 'Jessie" the irrepressible,
who all of his long life, up to about
seven years ago, had lived in and near
Grantsville and whose sparkling wit
and ready tongue has long been a ira
dition here. His many lovable quail
ties carved permanent place for him
in the hearts of the people Of Garrett
county.
George w. Slick died on Wednes-
day, November 81, Washington, D. C.
His funeral was held on Friday,
November %, 1928. He was 80 years
old A devout Catholic all of his life,
he was taken to the Shrine of the
Sacred Heart, where mass was sung,
and thence to the Arlington National
cemetery, where he was received by
corps of the United States Army and
borne by them to his final home
among our hero dead and among his
old companions of the Grand Army
of the Republic with whom he
marched during those terrible days of
the Cival War.
Personal Mention
Mrs. R. C. Bowen, of Cumberland,
attended the annual turkey dinner
given at the home of Miss Christine
Winterberg in Grantsville one day last
week.
Miss Emily Friel, of Kitzmiller, was
a guest of the Casselman Hotel over
the weekend.
The pupils of the Dorsey school, in
this community who We're neither alb
sent nor tardy during the month of
November were Dorothy Fresh, Clyde
Krause, Ellis burst and Allan Fresh.
These children represent rs per cent