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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
Weather Forecast by a Goose Bone.

"You may depend upon it," said a
Rockland county farmer to New
York Tribune reporter last week,
1--WE will have an open winter and a
good wheat year; the goose bone says
So" The goose bone is accepted by
many Rockland county people as
better authority than Virgins or
than Hackensack neighbor, De Voc.
In many farm houses it will soon be
found hanging in the hall, and upon
its predictions some men place the
fullest reliance. The real prophetic
bone, it is claimed, can only be OBJ
tanned from a goose that was Matched
out in the spring, and the goose must
not be killed until the Indian sum-
mer has passed away. A bone taken
from a goose Matched in May last
year has a row of dots around the
keel of it indicating the temperature;
and the darker the spots the colder
the weather. 1t is claimed that the
marks dividing the bone indicates
the three winter months, December
beginning at the front. Those who
have read this years bone carefully
say it indicates more regular wealth
er than that of last year and not so
severe. There will be many days
during which the running water will
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
Notice TO Our Subscribers.

We are now sending out statements
to our delinquent subscribers. These
statements are not made out and sent
because we have nothing else to do,
but we do it because we need all the
money we can get, and need it noa0.
Let every one who has received, or
may receive statement. send at once
the amount of his Indebtedness. A
man will starve to death on book
accounts, and they won't pay our
printers or paper dealers,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
EVANSVILLE, Md, Nov. 20, 1886.

EVANSVILLE, Md, Nov. 20, 1886.
ED. REPUBLICAN I'm passing
through Garrett county, after lapse
of four or five years. one is very for
chilly impressed with the wonderful
Improvement made in different Sec
tions of the county. Rarely do we
see more beautiful farming country
than that around Accident. The
farmers in that neighborhood have
for several years been putting out
about twenty thousand bushels of
lime each year, and more thrifty
set of farmers you rarely see. The
crops raised in this section are very
abundant and bring the farmer hand
some returns for his toll. Whilst the
farmers have been going ahead. the
people of the village are keeping pace
with them in improvements. No
ticeable among the latter is DR.. e. III.
Glotfelty, who has erected a hand
some and commodious house where
the travelling public are splendidly
entertained at reasonable rates. What
l have said with reference to the ag-
ricultural improvements about Acct
dent apply to the farmers around
Grantsville. This is a very desirable
portion of Garrett county for agri-
cultural purpose. An excellent mar
ket is afforded for farm produce at
Frostburg, a distance of fourteen
miles. If the people of Garrett wish
to know what kind of place Grants
vile is and what mountain hospital
ity means, we advise them to take
lodging at the National Hotel, which
is kept by the prince of landlords, C.
M. Livingood. who knows just what
you want and when you need it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
GrantSyillp.

Died, on the 18th of the present
month, Mr.. Geo. p. Thistle, aged y
years months and IA days. His re-
mains were inferred in the Grants
vile cemetery, after funeral service
in the Reformed Church, of which he
had been consistent member for
many years. Deceased was appoin-
ted postmaster in Septem Der, 1885,
and held the office until his death,
although for several months he was
unable to attend to it. He was a
good citizen, quiet neighbor, ana
liked by all who knew him. He had
no children and leaves wife to
mourn his loss.
Mr.. A. F. Getty, who has been
deputy postmaster during the illness
of Mr.. Thistle, is now acting post
master to the satisfaction of every
body.
Mr.. ThomassJ. Pedeicord, of Oak
land, was registered at the National
House Friday, Saturday and Sum
day.
Charles Wegman, and Jonas E..
Gnagey attended the ratification
meeting at Accident last week.
Mr.. Edward Margroff was in town
last week and gave us call.
NJ l. 4
to town and now occupies the house
of Daniel Smouse, on the hill.
Noah Broadwater has built new
stable, which adds greatly to the APP
pearance as well as to the convenience
of his property.
Mr.. GLAND Broadwater has moved
his family to town.
Mr.. Perry White, of Oakland, was
in town one day last week.
Mr.. G. M. Livengood has purchas-
ed the National House of Noah
BrOadwater. We understand the
price paid was 1880. We are glad
Christ" intends to make this his
permanent home.
There came a stranger to James
Beavans last week. Naked, he cloth
ed it; hungry, he fed it; called it
Dolly, and says, with the consent of
his wife, he will make it a perma-
nent boarder.
Mrs. Keller, of Oakland, was WIS.,
iting at DIR. 0. G.. Getty's for several
days past.
Dennis McKinzie is rapidly recov-
erng from severe attack of typhoid
fever.
Jacob Haldeman had his arm
badly scalded by hot water escaping
from steam pipe in burst & Co.'S.
planning mill.
Messrs. Gnagey and burst have
just received fine lot of furniture,
which they intend to sell cheap. We
hope they will be patronized, as they
deserve success.
OCCASIONAL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
FriendSyille.
is dull.

Business is dull.
Mr.. VIM. Frederick is on the sick
list this week.
-Four of our young ladies and gen
tlemen started to Johnstown to quar-
terly meeting in sleighs not long
since, and there not being sufficient
snow, they turned back before reach
ing their destination.
While Mr.. VIM. Coddington and
family were at prayer meeting Sum-
day night, his house caught fire and
burned down. The fire was noticed
before the building was entirely con-
sumed. but not in time to save any
thing. He needs help.
More anon. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
SHERIFF'S SALB |!

Under and by virtue of a writ of fieri facias,
issued out OF the Circuit Court for Garrett
county, and to me directed, at the suit of f.
enter, seize and take in execution, on the
9th day of September, 1886, all the right
title, interest and estate, both at law and in
Equity, of the said Defendant in and to all
that certain tract or piece of land situated
near Frankvllle, in Garrett county, which is
described as follows to-wit: Beginning for
the same at Crabtree creek, where the line of
the original tract as bought by F. S. Cline
from Joseph r. Anderson crossed the same
then running with said line to a corneron the
east side of Middle Fork, at the corner of the
"Francis Thomas Farm" and from thence
West with said line to point near the Nc
Intyre Field" thence back to Crabtree, the
place of beginning, so as to include IS acres of
land, this beinga portion of the land as orig
inally purchased by f. S. Cline from Jos. r.
Anderson, and which contained then l49 go
acres. The above 25 acres to be sold being
improved by
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
Notice to Farmers.

Messrs. Pritchard & Dorm. our
merchant taiIors announce that they
will trade for grain and produce. If
you want a nobby suit or overcoat
for yourself or sons you can now Sc
cure them without the ready cash.
They have on hand nice line Dfgoods
besides one thousand samples from
which to select. Call In when you
come to town. Pritchard Building.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
LOCAL N EW S.
LODGE MEETINGS.

OAKLAND LODGE, 1. o. G. T., meets in
Sturgiss' Hall every Tuesday night.
LOCAL BRANCH, No. IS, of the Iron Hall,
meets in same Hall LIST and Sd Saturday nights
of each month.
ALTA LODGE, No. 574, X. OIL, meets in
same Hall I'd and 4th Thursday nights of each
month.
meets in Legge's Hall every Monday night.
PATMOS COUNCIL, No. 1856, A. L. of H,
meets in same Hall LIST and I'd Thursday nights
of each month.
The Y. NJ. c. A. of Oakland meets in the
Pritchard Building Friday night of each week
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
Bucklen'S Arnica SaIye.

The best Salye in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter. Chap
ped Hands, ChilbIains Corns, and all
Skin Eruptlons, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by w. d. Nydegger.
Druggist, Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
Church Services--Sunday.

M. E. Church-Preaching at 103 A.
M. and P. NJ. by Rev. W. j. Sharps.
Ely. Lutheran Church-Preaching
at 104 A. NJ. and P. NJ. by Rev. G..
w. Sechrist.
st. Peters, Misunderstanding
every Sunday at 104 o'clock A. NJ,
except the second Sunday of each
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
New Store and New Goods.

desire to call the attention of the
citizens of Oakland and vicinity to
the fact that l have opened, on the
corner Of Alder and Third streets. a
general store, where l will keep con-
stautiy on hand all kinds Of groceries,
canned goods, large and we'll selec.
ted stock of dry goods, notions, boots,
shoes, hats and caps, at prices to suit
the purchaser. My entire stock is
new and of the latest styles.
/ will sell at Rock Bottom for cash
or produce.
Call and be convinced.
Respectfully,
IL 134t GEO. o. MILLER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice 10 Tax Payers

In order 10 give the tax payers in the vari-
Gus districts anupportunity to pay their taxes
before January LIST, 1887. as after that time
interest will be charged, / will again call
upon them at the following places on the days
mentioned, viz:
Johnsons Monday, Nov, Goth.
Greggs, Mill. Wednesday, Dec. LIST.
McHenry, Friday Dec. 3D.
Selbysport. Tuesday, Dec 9TH.
Youngstown, Thursday, Dec. Jth.
Accident, Friday, Dec. 10th.
Bloomington, Tuesday, Dec Nth.
Kitzmillersville, Wednesday, Dec 18th.
Swanton, Friday, Dec. 18th.
Deer Park, Tuesday, Dec. Dist.
Chisholms Mill, Thursday, Dec 23d.
Red House, Tuesday, Dec. 18th.
Elkins, Thursday, Dec. Both.
Oakland, Jan. 18th, 5th and 9th.
am making this round at considerable ex.
pense and trouble for the convience of the
taxpayers, and hope that they will DO their
part, and make an extra effort to raise mon
ey to settle their taxes.
JONAS f. GNAGEY
Collector.
P. o. address, Grantsville, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27

You will save money by purchas-
ing your drugs from Casteel's.
-NoTICE.-I will be in my Office
in Accident, Dec. Sd and 4th, 1886.
VIM. HINEBAUGH.
-Casteel has the best two for FIVE
cigars in town.
Tax Collector Gnagey was in
town last week.
Mr.. T. w. Casteel is erecting an
ice house in the rear of his meat
market.
-HO! All people!! Call at Cas-
teel's and get a nice Xmas present
for your friends.
Mr.. VIM. p. Totten has broken
ground for the erection of a dwelling
house on Alder street. opposite Stur-
giss' drug store.
Our merchants should send in
their Christmas advertisements Let
the people know what you have for
sale, and you will be more likely to
find purchasers.
-Casteel has fine assortment of
Xmas Candies.
Mr.. Will Newman started for
Baltimore Thursday night to buy his
Holiday goods. He expects to have
open for the inspection of the public
next week one of the most complete
stocks ever brought to our town.
Give him call,
Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Katie, eldest daughter of S. l..
Townshend, Esq, to Mr.. M. w.
Crane. of Terra Alta. w. Va. The
ceremony will take place Wednes-
day. Dec. LIST, at the M. E. Church.
Oakland. Md.
Young man. go TO Casteel's and
get your sweetheart an Xmas gift.
i have taken the Agency for the
Hayward Fire Extirguisher. Every
house should have them. 1t is al
ways ready and reliable in case of
fire.
M. l.. SCOTT,
I16tf Baltimore Store.
William Broderick has opened a
wagon and carriage making estab-
lshment on the corner at Main and
Oak streets. All orders left at the
shops of Mr.. David Little and Mr..
John Yellery, will be promptly at
tended to. 10 80 If.
p. T. Cartwright, Mountain Lake
Park, has just received the largest
and cheapest stock of overcoats, mems
and boys suits, boots and shoes that
he has ever offered to the pub ic. all
of which is to be CLOSED out at "A small
advance above cost. Come at once
for bargains. 1166.
Have you heard that Casteel has
dandy line of Holiday Goods.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
ROAD EXAMINERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed, appointed by the County Commissioners
of Garrett county, to view the lands through
which the road petitioned for by G. f.. Brant,
ID. f. Graham and others Is to pass: Said
petitioned road to begin at q point on the
dence of G. Z. Brant, and intersectlng the
road leading to Deer Park, at S. G. Hoye's
gate, and to examine whether the said petit
TONED road should be located. will meet on
the premises on Tuesday, December 2Sth, 1885,
for such purpose and to determine whether
the public convenience requires the said loca-
cation of said petitioned road, and if so to
locate the same, and perform their duties in
the promises.
H. p. TASKER,
WILLIAM CASTEEL,
JOHN NJ. DAVIS,
IL 81 81 Examiners.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
For Sale.

A large 2.year old Alderny Bull
cheap for cash, also Durham mich
COW.
1912 T. F. COMBS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27
TWO SMALL HOUSES,

stables and other out-buldings. About or
acres of the land is improved and in Guilt
walton, and a young orchard thereon. 1t Is
within five minutes walk ofthe B. Il o. Depot
at Frankville.
And l hereby give notice, that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-11-27

Its all over town that Casteel has
the best stock of Stationary, Toilet
Articles, Perfumes, Tobacco and Ci-
CARS in the city.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22
DWARF TREES.

The Japanese are celebrated for
the reducing the monarchs of the
forest into dgarfs that may be con-
tanned in a small flower pot. We
have seen oaks from these countries
said to be more than 100 years old
that were not more than from eigh-
teen to thirty inches high How it
may be done in an amateur way is
as follows:
Select a sound white oak in
January or February, plant it in
rich earth in a flower pot, keep it in
a war; place and we'll watered. In
the spring the little oak will make
it's appearance, and will require no
are except watering and will with
stand the winter if not exposed to
TOO hard freezes. If the tap root is
cut off in the early part of next
spring, it will continue to grow and
put out branches but will not get
much taller; and by cutting back
the central roots that will spring
from the base of the tap root every
spring, a few years will produce a
diminutive little oak, a fac simile in
appearance to the lord of the hard
woods.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22
TO PREVENT ~DIPHTHERIA.

The Ohio State Board of health
have published a pamphlet, which
urges the strict observance Of the
following rules;
1. When a child has sore throat
with fever, especially when diphthe-
liberia is present in the neighbour
hood, it should be kept apart from
others until a competent physician
has determined it is not diphthcria.
2. When a person is known to be
sick with diphtheria, he should be
Immediately separated from all 9TH
ers, excepting his attendants, and
removed to a room which should be
specially prepared for his occu-
pancy.
3. This room should be prepared
by removing from it all superfuous
furniture, carpets, books, window
curtains, and all similar articles not
needed in the room. 1t should be
as remote as possible from the fam
lily rooms-preferath}|H in the upper
story-and care should be taken to
secure an abundance of fresh air.
without exposing the patient to
direct drafts.
+. No one should be admitted
to the sick room except the nee
essary attendants and nurses.
5. No food or drink which has
been in the sick room should be par
taken of by the well. The dishes
carried in should be washed sepa-
rately. =.
G.. Under no circumstances should
the bedclothes or the patients body
linen be mixed with the other soiled
clothing, or be admitted to the gen.
eral wash, without being first thor
oughiy disinfected.
Z. All persons recovering from
diphtheria are dangerous and should
not be permitted to attend school,
church or pablo assembly, until, in
the Judgment of a careful physician
they are no longer source of conta-
gion.
8. No public funeral should be
held of any person dying of diphthe-
ria. In no case should any child be
permitted to attend.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22

Fanny Field and other authorities
on the diseases of poultry recon-
mend what is known as Douglass
Mixture for chicken cholera, roup
canker, leg weakness, diarrhea, etc.
Many readers may like to know how
this useful medicine is made. We
therefore give the recipe as found in
Our Poultry Doctor, the book
recently issued by Fanny Field:
To n gallon of soft water add
one-half pound of common copperas;
when the copperas is dissolved add
one-half ounce of sulphuric acid.
Keep corked in a jug.
This remedy is also recommended
for healthy laying fowls and growing
chicks two or three times a week,
at the rate of a tablespoonful in a
quart of water. This is a preventive
of disease.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22
RAISING GOOD o C

All breeds Of cattle are just what
their respective breeders make out
of them, the care and attention they
receive being the most important
element of success. The old saying
that s'rhere is more in feed than
there is in Breed" is quite true and
shows itself remarkably so with
young cattle just developing their
different qualities of utility and real
value. ~
All the small animals on the farm
and even the fowls show the dad
effect of neglect quite plainly but
not so much SO as do the Target ami
mails. The only proper waYfis to
begin we'll in the start, w1en the
animal is young, and keep up un-
til the animal IS fully ~matAfed.
The manner in VIII CHI talves are
raised has more to 10 @with their
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22

usefulness in after life, and has more
influence in all respects than the
parent stock does, no matter what
breed they are from. In other
words the feed and care the animal
receives has a more important effect
on their future usefulness than the
parent stock does. Probably the
worst mistake with raising calves,
and one which is very easy to make
is that of overlooking. Breeders as
a rule, are very DESTROYS of securing
large size in proportion to the ami
mails age, and in their eagerness to
force the young stock to early ma
turity they are liable to overdo the
matter. BY having theiryoung ami
mails large in proportion to their
age they make an excellent showing
at the fairs and exhibitions, and as
this is just what so many are striv-
ing for it is an easy habit to fall
into.
We all know that a COW a be
forced to astonish us with her yield
of milk for a short time, by over
feeding and being pampered with,
but the relapse occasioned by this pro-
cess of management soon shows that
it is not profitable in the end, and It'll
ven worse with young stock as
they are oftentimes permanently in
jured, and sometimes show the bad
results and disastrous effect of over
feeding as long as they live. They
are generally stunted and grow up
to be s%hapeless COWS that hardly pay
for their food and care.
When calves are over-fed it hurts
their digestive organs and loads up
the system with injurious matter,
and as a consequence, the indiges-
ton generally causes diarrhea and
oftentimes reduces the weight previ-
ously gained. It is such treatment
that produces the sture.d shapeless
animals with which the country is
supplied. Absolute cleanliness and
warm comfortable quarters in Win
ter are indispensable to the health
and general thrift of the young
stock. Regularity is also an impor-
CdilC lCdUu1C Will UOCu olu dtIu
young stock. They should be fed at
the same time each day and with
the intervals between the meals as
ear v e as possible.
Tn changing the diet of young
animals, which is necessary at diff
ferent times during their early life
be very careful to do it gradually,
for a sudden change of diet is nearly
as bad as overlooking and will sure
ly stunt their growth and also leave
other bad results. Always aim to
feed the young stock on strengthen
ing food which will produce
bone and muscle and a large frame
is thus secured which is always
desirable to have.-G. +. NJ, In
Breeders Journal.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22

An expert says in relation to
bees, the estimated annual produc-
ton ranges from $4,000, 900 to $780,
100000 and the annual product OF
wax is about 100000 in value.
MOI more than 8 or 10 per cent. OF
those f~avorably situated for the pro
duction of bees n engaged in the
pursuit. If even One-half of those
favorabIy situated we're SO engaged,
the annual product would not fall
below $75, 600. 900 OF $4,000, 900 in
value.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1886-12-22
GUILFORD NURSERIES

\ RE LOCATED ON THE CAPE
n Fear & Yadkin Valley Railroad,
three miles south of Greensboro, n. c.,
where can be found a fine assortment of
Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs,
Vines, Plants, &c, consisting in part Of
the following:
Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum, Cherry,
Apricot, Nectarine. Ounce, Fig, Null
berry, japanese ~Persimmon, Strawberry,
Raspberry, Gooseberry, Currant, &c, &c.
Speciahies.-Apple, Peach, Plum and
Cherry Trees. My stock of Peach con
sists of 800, 100 trees of the best varieties
for market and home use; of Plum, Wild
Goose, Shropshire, Imperial Gage, Green
Gage, Washington, Peach Plum, Rich
land, Weaver, &C.. of Cherries, all the
leaders for market and home consump-
ton; of Grapes, Concord, Ives Champion,
Nortons, Martha, Delaware, Worden,
Niagara, and all the best Wine and Table
Grapes. / have 10000 vines ready for
fall planting of the above varieties and can
give special prices to those who contem-
plate planting vineyards. OF Strawber-
rises, all the best and most profitable
kinds.
Send your orders early; they will be
carefully filled, and no pains spared to
please the purchaser.
Special prices given to large planters.
Correspondence solicited.
Catalogues mailed to applicants.
G.. L. ANTHONY, Prop'r,
Vandalia P. O., NC.
Shipping point: Greensboro, NC
3O-3m.