The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-08-25
MT. LAKE PARK

August 81. William White III, aged
five months, was the youngest MEM
her present. ..u.
John Murray White, of near the
Park, was the oldest White in attend
ance, having reached, the ripe old age
of 50. He walked from his home to
the place of reunion, distance of
half a mile, and carried his basket.
MIR. White attributes his long life to
the fact that he always leaves the
table with an appetite.
johnson White and his wife Asenith
were Loeb Lynn's first settlers, hav-
ing established their home here over
a hundred years ago. They built a
log cabin near the site of what is now
the old school building, Ten children
were born to this union who settled in
and around here, thus. the beginning
of the White family in this section of
Maryland. ..4..
Mr. Charles w. Ream, of Crellin,
namesake of Charles White, of Cum
berland, gave one of his witty short
talks. Rev. A. Bailey, pastor of the
Baptist church here, also delivered
an address, which was interesting. A
delightful musical program was rem
dered. Wilmer Brown played several
selection on his accordion ana d quar-
tet composed of A. Bailey, w. E..
Sims, c. E. Hardesty and Ray Paugh
rendered several vocal selections. Jay
Bell and John Crane sang duet. The
children of the White family also
sang several numbers. William White
was present with his string band and
played during the day. Althea White,
aged three, sang a solo and Mrs. A..
Bailey and Mrs. G. E. Hardesty enter
tanned with duet.
Hoye White, of Grafton, is presi-
dent of the association; Mrs. j. w.
Payton, of Cumberland, is secretary,
and Mrs. Alma Bell, of Loeb Lynn, is
treasurer.
Following a boutiful dinner the en-
tire group joined in singing America.
There will be taxpayers meeting
at Loeb Lynn on Monday evening,
August 29, to complete the organiza-
fion of league in this district. You
are invited to be present.
III $50
Mr.. Harned's Lecture
We want to put special stress on
the announcement that Mr.. j.. E.
Harmed has kindly consented to de-
liver a lecture, accompanied by col
ored slides, next Saturday evening in
the old auditorium, on wild Flowers.
This should be of great interest to all
of us, not only from an aesthetic
standpoint, but from the standpoint
of practical knowledge to be gained
by hearing a man who is recognized
as an authority in his line Of endeav-
or and whose standing as botanist
is proclaimed by leading scientists.
His book, "Wild Flowers Of the Allie
ghanies," is having a wide sale among
schools and libraries, as we'll as to
those specially engaged in scientific
botanical studies. Mr.. Harmed APP
breaches his subject from an unusual
angle which coupled with his very APP
parent love of nature, make his talks
extremely interesting.
Celebrates Saith Birthday
There was another delightful time
last Sunday at the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Rowan in Loeb Lynn
where many relatives and friends
gathered to do homage in honor OF
the Saith birthday of Mrs. j. w. Moon.
Children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren were present from Deer
Park, Oakland, Kitzmiller, Romney,
CIarksburg, Morgantown, Vaudeville,
Uniontown and Detroit. Music was
furnished by the Brown family OF
LOch Lynn. Mrs. Moon is in excel
lent health and was active and took a
great interest in the days entertain
n1ent. @ -.
The OctOgenarians
AS we listened to the program last
Sunday, especially in relation to the
Octogenarians, we wondered how
many of US will be present at like
gathering when we. shall have been
Singing the song of: life for eighty
p years or more" and Of that number
how many will carry the burden OF
years so lightly and so well as they
retaining the zest of life and interest
IN affairs. While "a thousand years
IN Thy sight are but as yesterday
when it is past, and as watch in the
night" yet, when measured by hui
man experience, 80 years is long
time to have lived. In that time much
water passes over the dam.
When these Octogenarians were
born Willard Fillmore was President
of the United States; the death of
Clay and Webster had just occurred;
Uncle Toms Cabin had just been