The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-03-01
EVANSVILLE.
By G. w. Diefenbach
Death of John Yommer,

S-A~ SANA SSiiOOl, NICO az IilS VI Ills
daughter, Mrs. Richard Younkin, on
February "a from pneumonia. Several
weeks previous to his death he fell on
the ice while crossing the street and
was picked up by Thomas Younkin,
who was nearby when the accident be-
fell the aged man. Mr.. Yommer suf-
fered bruises and shock but was re-
covering from his hurts when pneu-
monia developed and claimed him as
its victim. He was born in Mullen
burg, Germany, on June 7, 1874. He
learned the shoemaker's trade and
came to America at the age of 90
settling in Salisbury, Pa, where he
worked for the late Lewis Emrick. He
was married to Miss Dorothy Hanft,
of the Cove and they made their home
in Grantsville, where he followed his
occupation until the time of the acct
dent which terminated his life. Mrs.
Yommer died a number of years ago.
He is survived by four daughters:
/ Mrs. Barbara Younkin, of Grantsville;
Mrs. Robert Himmler, Trafford, Pa;
Mrs. List Daniels, Cumberland, and
Mrs. Charles burst, Salisbury, and a
son, Charles Yommer, also residing
in Salisbury, Pa. The funeral was
held Monday morning from the Luth-
eran church in Grantsville, Rev. S. D.
Sigler, his pastor, officiating.
Hazel Ringer Dies Suddenly
Hazel, the ten-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Ringer, of the
| Cove, died very suddenly Tuesday ev-
ening from cerebral hemmorhage.
The child had attended school that
day and walked home with brother.
! On the way she complained several
times of a severe headache. Arriving
home the other children of the house
hold engaged in play and wanted her
to join them, but refused to do so on
account of her condition. In a few
minutes she was dead. She is survived
by her parents, two sisters and three
brothers. The funeral was held on
Friday afternoon from the English
Lutheran church in the Cove with in
terment in the churchyard.
Death of Eugene Younkin
Eugene Younkin, a son of the late
Mrs. Barbara Ellen Younkin, and a
brother of James Younkin, died on
Monday in the State Hospital al
Sykesville where he had been a pa.
tient for nearly three years. He was
born in Grantsville on August 21
1889. He is survived by his wife anC
the following named children: Beu.
lab, Clayton, Russell, Virginia, Mar.
garet and Marvin. Other brothers anc
sisters surviving are Richard, Milton
and Thomas Younkin; Miss Cora
Younkin and Mrs. Mary Messersmith
Philadelphia. Funeral arrangements
have not yet been completed as the
remains will not arrive here unit
on Tuesday afternoon.
Community Club Meeting.
The Women's Community Club viii
meet on March in the home of Mrs
Lille B. Younkin. All members are
urged to be present and bring frienC
as the work is very much worthwhile
some phase of home making being The
subject at each meeting, in addition
to community projects.
Short Course In Dairying.
Within short time the agriculture
department of the Grantsville Higl
School will offer short course to thu
farmers of the community on tn,
breeding of dairy animals through tn,
cooperation of the Extension Depart
ment, University of Maryland. DR.
Devoe Meade will be the instructor
All dairymen should avail themselve.
OF this opportunity. A more detailed
announcement concerning this very
important departure in educationa
work in our school will be made il
The Republican next Thursday.
County Agent to Address Club.
County Agent ]. L. McGlone will
address the Maple Land Agriculture
Club of the high school on Thursda,
afternoon on the subject of the valu
and production Of certified seed pota
toes.
Mrs. Loechels Quilting Party.
Mrs. Clarence Loechel gave a quilt
ing party last Wednesday. A quill
was completed by the guests. Mrs
Loechel served an excellent noon-da,
dinner. Those attending included Mrs
H. P. Miller, Mrs. Peter Miller, Mrs
Marshall Beachy, Mrs. Fred. Liven
good, Mrs. c. H. Bill, Mrs. John Zeh
ner, Mrs. F. c. Diehl, Mrs. Stewar
Rodamer, Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Hersh
berger and daughter.
Services in the Churches.
Services in the various churches o
Grantsville next Sunday will be as fol
lows: Methodist, Sabbath school a
1000 a. M, Christian Endeavor a
$3.50 and worship at 1880 p. m. Catho
lie, mass at 1000 a. m. Reformed
Sunday school at 1000 a. m. Luther
an, Sabbath school at 1000 a. m.
| ~ n