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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

A correspondent writing to the
Waynesburg independent from the
Dunkard oil district says "The oil
excitement on Dunkard, at the pres
ent, appears to be at higher pitch
than it has been since the war. Re-
spOnSible oil men seem determined
to develop the country. The favor
able strike made in the Tanner well
has given a new stimulus to the en-
terprise, and preparations for drilling
new wells seem to be the order of
the day.
The same firms that are interested
in the Tanner well, now producing,
are making preparations to drill two
wells near the site of their first, both
on adjoining farms. A survey for a
pipe line from a point near the pro-
ducing well, to a point on the river
about a mile and a quarter below
Greensboro, distance of four miles,
has lstely been made, and we believe
it is the purpose of the company to
pipe their oil, if any great amount of
it be obtained"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Republican County Convention.

Pursuant to call tie Republican
County Convention assembled in the
public school house, in Oakland,
Wednesday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
Mr.. William Moody, of Bloomin g.
ton, called the Convention to order,
and,
On motion, Mr.. E. C. Tillson, of
Deer Park, was elected Chairman
and Silas Weimer, of McHenly, Sec.
rotary.
The following committee on Gre
dentials was appointed:
District No. l, John A Junkins {;
No. 2, Ira E. Friend No. 8, John
H. Wegman; No. 4, VIM. Moody ;
No. ., John E. Gnagney; No. 6, Silas
Weimer No. 7, Jas. NJ. Arnold No.
8, VIM. j. Wilson No. 8, George
w. Blocher.
The committee reported the fol-
lowing gentlemen as delegates:
District No. lie. C. TillsUn, John
A. Junkins.
District No. 2.--Ira E. Friend, w.
McCabe, L. II. Johnson.
District No. 3.-John H. Wegman,
Isaiah Boucher.
District No. 4.-Wm. Moody, T.
Bartlett, Ohio Barnard, A. G. Duck
worth, John l.. Brown.
District No. John E. Gnagey.
District No. 6.-Silas Weimer,
Israel Frankhauser.
District No. IA. G. Sturgiss,
Jas. M. Arnold, Jas. S. johnson,
Jas. w. White, Thos. Coddlngton.
District No. 8,-Geo. W. Wilson.
District No. Geo. w. Blocher.
On motion the Convention proceed :
ed to the nomination of delegates to
the State Convention, which resulted
in the election ofWm. Moody, Isaiah
Boucher and Geo. w. Blocher.
The following gentlemen were
unanimously elected as Central Com
mittee for Garrett County: A. G..
Sturgiss, Austin Speicher, Michael
Nathan.
Mr.. A. G. Sturgiss offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was rejected:
ReS0lyett, That Hon. John L.
Thomas, Collector of Baltimore, has
fully met the wishes Of the Republic
cans of Garrett county in retaining
in their positions during the recent
changes and reductions in his office,
Messrs. Perry and Brown of this
county, as we deem it but a just and
fair acknowledgement and recogni-
ton of the fidelity, energy, and sue
cess OF their laborS for the party dur
ing the last campaign.
The following resolution, offered
by Mr.. Bartlett, was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the chairman of the
late State Central Committee for Gar
rett county be requested to render an
account to the present State Central
Committee, of the receipts and dis
bursements of the funds intrusted to
him for campaign purposes.
On motion the time for calling the
county convention, for the nominal
ton ola county ticket, was left TO
the Central Committee.
On motion the convention adjourn
ed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Killed i'm a Mine,

Monday afternoon David Lewis
and Henry Ellis We're at work in the
Hoffman mine of the Consolidation
coal company at Pompey Smash,
when large mass of roOf-coal fell in
upon them, crushing them down, and
killing both instantly. Mr.. Lewis
was about forty-five years ofage, and
Mr.. Ellis about thirty, and both were
married. The former leaves widow
and seven children, and the latter
widow and two children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

Advices from the party of carpen-
tiers who went from New York city
some weeks since, under contract to
take the place of striking joiners in
Manchester, England, give a very
discouraging picture of their expert
ences, and there is scarcely one OF
them but has reason to regret that
he ever left New York. Ten OF
fifteen have been either frightened
cut Of heir engagement or persuaded
to abandon it by the striking .oiners
who surrounded them Immediately
on arrival, and pleaded that, though
of different nationalities, they were
brother Workmen and should make
common cause against a common
enemy. Some of them had also been
stopped in the street and warned to
quit work, or to "take the conse-
quences as soon as the dark nights
came"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

"Keep the head cool, the feet warm
and the bowels open" This was sub
stantially the method of the treat
ment of disease by one of the worlds
greatest physicians, Boerhave whose
reputation was unparalleled. 1t was
grandly successful, because he faith
fully pursued natures methods.
Keller's Vegetable Life Drops are
compounded on this principle; by
their purgative and Alternative prop
critics they cleanse the System purify
the Blood, and equalize the circula-
ton, subdue Nervousness and pre-
vent the suppression and retention of
natures waste.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
CIR A ND JUR Y.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1877.

TO tile Honorable the J,tolqes of the
Circuit Court for Garrett County.
The Grand jury for the present
term respectfully report to your
Honors that it has examined all the
witnesses who have presented them
selves for examination, and endeav-
ored to dispatch all business before it
as e&Deditiously as seemed to be
warranted by proper regard for the
peace and good order of the county.
And in Justice to itself the Grand
Jury think it is proper to say that it
has been greatly hindered and de-
layed in its disposition Of the real and
and proper business before it, by the
great number of witnesses recognized
to appear and testify in trivial and
veXatious matters.
Having transacted all the business
before it, the Grand Jury now begs
to be discharged.
II. M. FRAZEE,
Foremans
True copy-Test-
w. Ii. TOWER, Clerk
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

A letter published in the Louis
vile Courier Journal denies the story
that Osman Pasha is Marshal Bazaine
and gives the history of that Pasha.
His name is r. Clay Crawford, a
native of Tennessee. H was Colo-
mel of Artillery in the late war after
wards general in the Mexican army
and created stir by capturing
Bagdad, Mexico, by passing his
force across the Rio Grande from the
Texas shore. He left the Mexican
service with a fortune and resided
for several years above Philadelphia
on the Delaware river. He next en-
tered the Egyptian service, and was
then transferred to his present posi-
ton in the Turkish armv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court for Garrett
County was convened on Tuesday,
18th inst. Present, Hon. Jos. De-
witt, Chief Judge, and Hon. A. j.
Michaels and VIM. Harvey, Asso-
ciate Judges, and VIM. l.. Rawlings,
Register.
Among others were the following
proceedings:
Letters of administration upon the
estate Of Geo. w. Jones, deceased,
were granted to VIM. III. Bernard,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

In commenting on the South Caro-.
lima revelations, the New York Tri-
boRe holds that every good Republi-
can from Maine to Texas should
rejoice that at last the disgraceful
stories at which they have been COM
PEELED to hang their heads and blush
are brought to the test ola judicial
decision under circumstances which
give reason to hope for a fair trial.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

Persons desiring to visit the Inter!
national Exhibition, the great Amer
lean Industrial Palace,-the largest,
grandest and most complete exhibit
ton in the world, - at the Centennial
grounds, Philadelphia, can secure
excursion tickets any day on applica-
ton to the railroad agent, at greatly
reduced rates, Those who are visit
ing the city should bear this in mind
and profit by the arrangement.
sits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

The Galveston (NecS.) gives warn
ing to still dissatisfied Tildenites as
follows:
"Democratic leaders and members
of Congress will commit very grave
mistake if they insist on agitating
the title of Mr.. Hayes as a current
question of the day. The people
look upon the question settled, and
will regard any attempts to revive
it into matter offierce and convulsive
controversy as fractions and mimi
cal to the interests Of the country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Com miSSiOner'S Meeting,

The Board ofCounty Commission
ers was in session on Tuesday and
Wednesday, a full Board present.
The business transacted was in rela-
lion to the county buildings, and
net of sufficient general interest for
publication.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

who filed bond in the penalty of
$500.
Aaron Boyer, administrator of
Michael Boyer, decd, settled his
fifth and final account.
The Court then adjourned until
Tuesday, the 25th ofSept. 1877.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

A meeting will be held in the
Deep Creek School house, near Sells
saw mill, on the 22nd instant. for the
purpose of re-organizing the above
named Literary Society. A large
attendance of the friends of education
is desired.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the
~ undersigned will make application to
the County Commissioners of Garrett county
at their next session after thirty days from
the first publication of this notice. for the
appointment Of Examiners TO reopen the
public road from the Hooppole road at John
l.. Bruwfing's, and leading by Davis old
saw mill; and through the lands of John L.
Browning, II. G.: Davis. p. H. & L. Echard, to
intersect the said Hooppole road at or near
Gravely Run.
PETER KEEFER,
JONAS GL0TFELTY,
sl5t2 FENES KEEFER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Sudden Death.

We were panied to hear of the death
of Isaac Merrill, which occurred
on Wednesday evening last, at his
home near Oakland, from typhoid
pneumonia, aftera few days sick
ness. Mr.. Merrill was about 80 years
of age, and leaves a wife and five
small children to mourn their loss.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Church ServiceS--Sunday,

NJ. E. Misunderstanding Sunday
evening, at73 o'clock, by Rev. B.
Ison. Sunday School at 8 Am.
Lutheran Church. on
Sunday morning at l0} o'clock, by
Rev. OliverC. Miller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

The Augusta Sentinel says: Every
one will commend the tone of the
speech made by the President at
Marietta, Ohio, Friday. His words
were as just to the South as they
were generous, and will find hearty
response in this section of the Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
Shingles Wanted.

10000 sawed White Pine shingles
wanted at Brooks, Great New York
Store, Oakland, Nd. sS-t3
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Voters of Garrett County:
| hereby announce myself as a candidat,
for Sheriff, subject to- tire action of the Repub
lican Nominating Convention.
SIIAS VIEWER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

Since our municipal affairs must
needs be run on a party basis, the
election of Mr.. Shaffer as collector
must needs be more or less a matter
of dissatisfaction to Democrats. But
then it is a matter of consolation that
the newly-elected is man of excel
lent business abilities, Of high esteem
and likely to discharge his duties
with general acceptability.-Cu nab.
CiuiLiun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

d. w. CrOwther, of Hagerstown ;
Grand Reporter, M. l.. Dyer, of
Hagerstown; Grand Treasurer, DR..
w. IL. Ravenscratt, of Frostburg ;
Grand Guide, John w. Lewis, of
Baltimore Grand Guardian, G. Fl.
Walker, of Frostburg; Grand Sen
tinel, Benz. Watts, of Baltimore /;
Grand Trustees, DIR. E. ii. Bartlett,
of Oakland DIR. G.. E. Porter, of
Homecoming, and w. j. Walker, of
Cumber and.
Hagerstown was selected as the
next place of meeting of the Grand
Lodge.
DR.. G. E. Porter, of Homecoming,
and DR.. E. II. Bartlett, of Oakland,
were elected as Supreme Represent
atives to the next meeting of the
Supreme Lodge of the United States,
and John w. Lewis, of Baltimore,
and c. d. JOHNSON, of Homecoming,
alternates.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15

"Allow me herewith to express
my thanks to you for the benefit
myself and family have derived from
the use of KeIler's Roman Liniment
have used it for Rheumatic pains,
Bruises and Sprains, Hoarsencss,
Sore Throat and in cases were exter-
nal applications were required, and
found it to effect perfect cure in
every instance. | value it's highly
that | shall never be without a
supply ofit.-W. II. Bell, Baltimore,
Nd"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
KEYSER ITEMS.

The Keyser Tribune has the fol.
lowing:
Hooper, the man who got into the
confidence of Tom Smith, of Pied
mont, some ten days since, and got
his gold watch, three hundred dol
lars in money and other valuables,
then dug out" has been caught in
Staunton, Va, and will, in due
course of time, be extradited to West
Virginia for trial. 1t looks very
much like our next Circuit Court
will have full criminal docket. We
now have five felonies to be tried,
and ifthey continue to increase, Pros
ecutlng Attorney Daley will have a
seige of it.
The same paper has the following
in relation to the escape of Douglass
GRANT C. H., Sept, 6, 1877.
Yesterday afternoon our village
was thrown into a state of feverish
excitement through the escape of
VIM. S. Douglass, confined in the
Jail of this place under Indictment for
the murder of mail carrier Hizer. 1t
appears that through some out side
means Douglass became possessed of
file and key, unlocked his letters,
and when jailor Limbaugh entered
his cell he threw him on one side,
ran out, grabbed the revolver which
was in the next room, and made for
the woods. An alarm was quickly
raised, and as Douglass, on account
of his long confinement and want of
exercise could hardly walk, he was
overtaken, surrounded within 200
yards of the woods and taken back
to Jail. Sheriff Smith, who was quick
ly on the spot, Will take extra pre-
caution to prevent the possibility of
another attempt. Douglass says if
his legs would have carried him, he
would never haye been retaken.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-09-15
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OF THE
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
LATTY'S
PARLOR ORGANS
Established in 1856,


Believing it to be BY FAR the best
Parlor and Orchestral Organ manutict-
ured, we challenge any manufacturer to
equal them. The celebrated Golden Ton
que Reeds in this organ in conjunction
with the Perfected Reed Boards produce
sweet. pure and powerful tones. Superb
cases of new and elegant designs. Min
listers, teachers, churches, schools, lodges,
etc, should send for price list and dis
counts.
Dealers will find it to their advantage
to examine this instrument. 1t has i'm
provements found in no other. Cores
pondence solicited.
Best offer ever given. Money refunded
upon return of organ and freight charges
paid by me (Daniel F. Beatty both ways
if unsatisfactory, after test trial of five
days. Organ warranted for six years.
Agents discount given everywhere l have
no agent. Agents wanted. Adddess.
DAME -. f BEATTY,
Washington, New Jersey
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16

In another column Dr.. ?. G
A. Kaufman inf,rrns bis friend.
and patrons in West FeIiciaDa a.
to where to address him in order
to secure his professional services
promptly.
We are Informed that Capt. J.
W. Cannon of the n. o. & V,cks-
burg packet line contemplatcs
bui ding splendid passenger
steamer for the Bayou Sara trade
She will ne something on the style
md dimensions Of the far famed
S 1uthern racer Capitol o. ante BEL
lum days aud is intended TO sur
pass her in point Of speed.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
To the Hon. samI. J. Powell

To the Hon. samI. J. Powell
we are indebted for the circular is
sued by the F rincipal and Trustees
Of the Louisiana Institution for the
instruction Of the 3 ind, at Baton
Rouge La. We regret that we are
nol abe TO give the who'd text Of
the circular 10 day bu: We will do
o in our next :s>ue. The follow ,
ing extract Will serve the purpose
for the present, of presenting The
dcsi-n contemplated 10 the stabli>h
ment of the Institution and the re-
quirements for eIigibi itv as pupils: :
~ his Institution will furnish its
pupils thorough common school in
,truction; and Whenever is mani
tested capablliIy for fuller educ9
in, special provision will be made
10 NEE: the case Pupils will be in
structcd in several mechanical oc~
cupa tons. All bind persons be-
tw, en- eight and thiriy-live. of sound
mind aid good moral charac' er
are eligible as pupils. Inst NC
'ion, board, lodging ard medical
attendance will be grataHously Of
'er'd TO ALL"
II there are any in our Parish
who desire to take advantage
OF the benefits offered by this in
-tim ion, they would do well to
consult with Mr.. Powell who will
Jake pleasure in giving them such
lnioi nation as they may requ''e.
aud in communicating with the
Principal or Trustees in their be
half.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16

slow but steady and con-
nous rain fall set in on Saturday morn
! last and continued during the day.
br dark brisk breeze sprang up which
b attended by n sudden change in the
literature and the following day, Sun
was genuine FALL day. The rain ex-
ded pretty much throughout the Par
so far as we have been able to learn.
! was probably not of much material
left to the crops as the wind that fol-
led it dried it up before it could pen
ate the ground. The gardens howev-
we're considerably refreshed.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16

There is q dangerous hole in the
,,ro near the residence of Josephine
.aSricks on Principal st. in Bayou
ars.
III are indebted to Messrs. Elder &
I,ife and Fire Insurance Agents,
rnoaville, Miss, for a war map issued
Ono Phoenix Insurance Co., of Brook
If .hich company, among others,
Nv are representatives.
Now is the time during the favorable
Gather to put the streets of st. Francis
|1la and the hill leading to Bayou sara
srst class order. No doubt Mr.. Wolf
81, see that it is done thoroughly when
takes the work in hand.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
A MEkIrED T IBUTE.-The large

1ATNAlC l ADO Inv large
concourse o. people. white a. well
black who accompanied the remains
OF Henrietta scott to the grave or
-un day afternoon bear witness TO
the high degree of estimation in
which she was held by the people
who knew her best. and attest the
fact that within the pale of our so
Getty, respect for generous qualities
of heart and good traits OF char acte,
are bestowed upon their posses-ors =.
regardless of race or cplor. Hen
rietta Scott, co!ored woman, once
a slave had elevated herself to a
position OF competency ana infu-
ence through her innate energy and
industry aud her upright character
and G. ariIable disposition. Many
Households. those Of white as well
As co'ored, have been Recipients
of her kind Offices. Ever mi.dfui
OF the call of need, she was ever
ready to dispense charitable assis
lance with generous heart and
ready hand.
Her place as a useful citizen and
kid neiyhbor will not Re readily
tiled. The tear of the highest 10
our community has mingled freely
with that Of the humbiest in be-
dewing her last resting place, and
the prayer of both has arisen in
unison to the throne of all grace
that her rest may be that of peace.
EDWIN TOURISTS ENTERTAIN
MENg. The complimentary enter
ainment rendered BY the ForreS,
Dramatic Association to their
trends, on Friday Evening 9th
instant, was the occasion OF The
assembling of a very large and APP
p cciailve audience.
The play presented for tie oc-
ca-ion We "Fruits of the win.
cup" ana "Mabei's manouvre" both
of which wee credi ably rendered
SD we have been informed by those
wao, more fortunate than ourseIi,
were able to attend.
After the programme had been
finished out on the stage, social
reunion and dance took place which
was kept np unremittingiy unt.
late into the hours of the night
The evening pa sed IF to the sat
iSfaction AID e'joy ment of all pres
ent. We regret that orr inability
70 attend prevents Our giving an
extend review Of the meritoriou-
performance.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16

MAMMOTH BEETs.--Onr respected
and Mrs o. Pillctt, of Bayou Sara, has
vored us with sample objects raised
her in her garden in that town.
noug them is one that measures 2lt
rbes in diameter, III inches in length,
a weighs 6 pounds. Another measures
inches diameter by IL in length and
l;obes S pounds and two ounces.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
L U M B b r

I would respectfully beg to call the at
te,.tion of the people of West Feliciana
and adjacent parishes of La. and counties
of Mi: S., that have constantly on hand,
at my SAW WILL, in Bayou Sara, a
large assortment of lumber, which l am
prepared to sell at New Orleans prices. l
will deliver lumber on the river, as far
down as Port Hudson.
WILLIAM HOMERICH.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
CAUTION.

CAUr1oN'
The public is hereby cautioned against
negotiating a certain promisory note
drawn by III. Kaufman, to the order of
Meyer Bros, and secured by mortgage,
for the sum of ONE HUNDRED AND
THIRTY SEVEN DOLLARS and FIFTY
CENTS, dated Bayou Sara, La,
June 9th, 1875, two years after date, the
same having been lost or mislaid and
payment stopped on same.
HER MAN MEYER.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
ITO THE PUBLIC,
WEST FEL1c1ANA, June 16. 1877.

WEST FEL1CIANA, June 16, 1877.
To parties living in West Feliciana
who shall at any time desire my profess
siohal servicse l would respectfully an
nOunce, that they have but to address
me at Hermitage, Pointe CoLpee Parish,
TO the care of A,essrs. Deplaigne & Lieux.
All calls from the citizens of this Par
ish SO addressed will receive prompt at
tention and response.
p. G. A. KAUFMAN, NJ. D.
June l6 '77-6ln.
West Feliciana sentinel. (St. Francisville, La.) 1876-1877, 1877-06-16
dtst felitisns Sentinel

Wa would call the attention of our
-, the advertisement, in another
.,a%n, Of the Fame Manufacturing Co.
e euaa broadway, New York; they are adj
oso a full size first class sewing ma
slIis ~ the exceeding low price of $lS !;
pune, ssire male and female agents eve
pey " and offer extraordinary induce
W. Read their Observation-Disclosures
~ i17.-ly.