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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
A Card Of Thanks.
Jan. 7th. 1889.

We most cordially extend our
heartfelt thanks to the citizens for
their aid at the fair and festival held
for the benefit of the poor and the O.
1. Band, Dec. 9th, 2Sth and 10Th, and
especially do we wish to thank the
ladies who, with willing hearts and
hands aided in the work which was
required to make the fair and festi-
val success. They not only deserve
the thanks of those materially bene-
fitted. but of every citizen for the
kind interest they have taken in the
poor of our town, and here we wish
them a pleasant journey through life,
and may the Good Lord reward them
in the world to come. SIP was taken
in at the fair. After paying all ex-
penses we had SCALP left, one.half of
which was deposited 10 the Garrett
County Bank to the order of D. M.
Mason, Mayor. for the benefit of the
poor, the other half was paid to the
Treasurer of o. /. Band.
COMMITTEE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
We Want Money /!

Those indebted to US are again
urged to make an effort to pay US.
We are sadly in need of money to
pay our debts, to carry on our bust
ness and to provide for our family.
About 800 persons in this county are
indebted to us in sums ranging from
$3.50 to $500. and number of them
have become entirely Indifferent as
to our needs or their obligation. All
we ask of you is to do unto us as you
would have US do unto you. Attend
to this matter at once. Don't put it
off and say that what little you owe
won't amount to much, but send
what you owe. or at least a part of it.
We are not making this appeal be-
cause it is customary about this time
of year, but because we need what is
coming to us, and there is no good
reason that we should not have what
is ours.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
FIatWOOds.

Farmers are patiently waiting for
snow to haul their lime and coal, as
the winter has been unfavorable for
the farmer in this respect. There has
been but little of this most important
work done.
Mr.. James McGettigan is busily
sn<ssed in quarrying rock and haul
ing lumber for a new house which he
eontemplates building in the spring.
The wells bored through this Sec
ton for Messrs. Beeghley and Nc
Gettigan are giving satisfaction.
Mr.. Noah PYsell, while coming
down steep grade with a wagon and
four horses. placed himself at the
brake and while so doing his horses
were frighted and ran away at a
furious speed. Mr.. Pysell in his
effort to stop them, was thrown I'm.
der the wheel which passed over
him, but he received no serious in
jury.
Messrs. VIM. Bowman and Charles
McGettigan, who are working for P.
Dorsey, spent Christmas at home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12

All persons indebted to g. A,
Shirer are requested to call and settle,
10 % 3m. G. A. SHIRER.
Miss Jennie Smith spent Tues
day night in Oakland. going to Mt.
Lake PARK Wednesday Morning.
Before you send your money out
of the county for grain, feed. &C.. call
at the Oakland Mill and compare
prices.
The statement of the condition
of the Garrett County Rank. in an
other column. shows that Institution
to be in healthy condition for the
short time it has been in operation.
Married, on Dec. Oath. at Null
House. Greensburg, Pa. by Rev. A.
ID. Potts, Mr.. E. J. Stuck, of Selbys-
port, Nd, and Miss Lizzie p. Fetters,
of belmont. Pa.
Married, at the home Of the
bride. New Germany, Nd. on New
Years Day, by Rev. j. M. Evans,
Mr.. S. Oberlin Newman. of Sails
bury. Pa, and Miss Martha E. Otto,
of New Germany. Nd.
Tuesday the eldest son of Mr..
Jacob Kissner, aged about l8 years,
had his leg frightfully crushed be-
tween the knee and ankle, on the
"Skipnish Branch" railroad, by be-
ing caught between two trucks. Both
bones were broken, and the leg will
likely be amputated.
Attention is called to the notice
from the County Commissioners office
announcing the Appeal Term for the
first week in February. instead of
April as heretofore. This action was
rendered necessary by the act Great
ing the office of Treasurer. Bear
this in mind. and notice the dates for
the different districts.
Frank Thomas Post No. 80. G..
A. R., will meet in Deer Park on
the third Saturday evening of Janu-
airy. at which time the General Mus.
tering Officer will be present. All
members and old soldiers are cor
daily invited to attend.
j. l.. WHEELER,
Adjutant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
Half Fare to Washington.

For the accommodation Of all who desire to
witness the Inauguration of President-elect
Harrison. the & o R R Co, will sell excurs-
ion tickets to Washington from all points on
its lines at one fare for the round trip. Tick
cts will be sold March LIST to 4th. inclusive and
will be valid for return passage until March
It'll, inclusive. The B & is the shortest and
most direct route to Washington from all
points touched by its lines. 1t has more track
and yard room at Washington than any 9TH
err road and consequently more facilities for
the prompt movement of trains and the ex-
peditious handling of a large passenger busi-
ness than any other line.
The o. handled an immense passenger
traffic at the Inauguration of Cleveland with
out delay and without injury to single pas
senger.
Its facilities have been greatly augmented
since that time and it is in position to give
more satisfactory service than any line touch
ing Washington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
California Excursions.

Excursions to Colorado and Pacific
Coast Points will be run January
18th and 10Th, and February 18th and
18th, via B. & o. r. r. Passengers
purchasing second.class tickets will
be furnished free accommodations in
Reclining Chair Sleeping Car to Kan
sas City, and IN Sleeping Car from
thence to destination.
AS the number of passengers for
each excursion is limited, those who
contemplate going should communi.
cate at once with any Of the follow
ing Agents, viz:
D. BRIDE, Passenger Agent, b. q
o. Central Bldg, Baltimore, Md.
H. A. MILLER, Passenger Agent,
B. &. o. Depot, Wilmington, Del.
LYMAN MCCARTHY. Ticket Agent
1893 Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, Pa
P. G. SMITH, Passenger Agent
1851. Penna. Ave., Washington, D. Z,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
Instructions In Music.

Those wishing instructions 10
Piano, Organ and Violin music will
do we'll to secure my services, which
can be had at a moderate cost. I use
the celebrated Stuttgart Method in
teaching the Piano. which is conceded
by all to be the finest and most conf
plete method extant. The principles
of this system can be applied In teach
ing organ pupils as we'll. L have
made thorough study of this work
under competent teacher and will
guarantee satisfaction. am also
prepared to give lessons in Harmony
or Thorough Base. All who place
themselves under my instruction
may rest assured that they will be
carefully and thoroughly taught.
Terms. &C.. made known on applica-
ton. Respectfully.
1874 j. M. L1TZINGER.
N. B.-Organs repaired and pianos
tuned. Work warranted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
school Report.

The following is the report Of the
Yoder School. election District No.
8. for the term ending Jan. 2, 1889
Whole number enrolled during the
term, Sc.
Average attendance during the
term, 26.
Per cent. of attendance during the
term, So.
Number eff visitors, 20,
The following are the names OF
scholars who attended every day
during the term Annie Gnsgey,
Mary Gnagey, John Miller and Har-
~ Gnagey. There are several 9TH
ers who missed but one day.
g. l.. BENDER,
Teacher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
A Great Harvesting Machine.

A combined steam harvester, that
far eclipses the ordinary header of IL
feet, or the combined harvester that
cuts 20 feet, has recently been invent
ed by G.. s. Berry, who grows 1000
acres of wheat in the eastern part of
the Lucrene Valley, California. 1t
will cut. thresh and sack so acres of
wheat a day. This ponderous ma
chine is 3s feet square and is worked
by two engines. one of 25.horse power
and the other six, both taking steam
from one boiler, which is heated by
straw fire. Seven men are required
with this harvester, They are des.
ignated as engineer, fireman. steers
man. head-tender. sacksewer, water
hauler and sackhauler. The two lat
ter use teams in connection with the
harvester, hauling water from the
nearest we'll, and gathering the sacks
of wheat into piles as the sack-sewer
losses them off. The steersman has
perfect control of the machine. turn.
ing 1t with ease in any direction and
squaring the corners without diff
Guilty. This invention is also so
cleverly constructed as to furnish the
motive power for blowing the field,
which it afterwards harvests. The.
header, thresher and separator are
taken off, also the smaller engine
which is used to run the latter, and
water.tank which is used for sup
plying the boiler is fastened upon the
frame work. Five gangplows of four
plows each are then attached by rods
and chains in such manner that the
draught Is properly adjusted and so
regulated that they follow each other
in regular order. When the whole
is in operation strip one rcd wide
is neatly and thoroughly plowed, as
the machine goes straightas an arrow
around the field.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
Mountain LAKE Park.

We have had unusually mild
weather for this time Of year. The
fall of snow has been light. but con-
siderable cold, freezing weather,
making it quite easy to get around
and to do our winter work.
We held very interesting watch
meeting, beginning at ten o'clock.
We spent the first hour searching the
Scriptures, preparing for the next
Sundays lesson. Then short time
in telling of Gods dealings with us
during the year. The last moments
of the old and the first of the New
Year were spent in singing and in
prayer, making the midnight hour
vocal with praise
We have been holding cottage
prayer-meetings since each night.
with god results.
UT sunday School has just elected
its oficers and teachers for the ensu-
ing year.
The sympathy of our entire com.
munitv was stirred upon hearing of
the illness of Mrs. Asenath M. White.
She bad taken a heavy cold, which
brought on bronchial pneumonia.
She gradually grew worse each day
DIR. H. w. McComas was summoned
and was with her night and day I'M
til hefound that the disease had tri-
umphed. On last Sunday night her
sufferings ceased. She quietly passed
away without a struggle. On Tues
day she was laid to rest in the family
burying place at the old White farm.
Rev. w. J. Shapes. assisted bv Rev.
J. M, Davis. conducted the funeral
services here in the Hall. The day
being bright and pleasant there was
large number of relatives and
friends in, attendance. Mrs. White
was widely and well known as Aunt
ASena, and will be greatly missed, not
only in her own family, but in all
our houses where her kind, Christian
help and sympathy had so often been
given. j. A. Z.
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tnree miles from Grantsville. Her
iatnet, a very respectable man. died
I'D looS, and her mother in 1883. The
uecessed was the mother of seven
ciiidfen-two of whom died very
youne-only one daughter out of the
seven. The survivors are Henry s..
Fnineas c.. Samuel L.. Charles w.
ana Arthur, all in full manhood ex-
cept The last, yet in his minority. All
young men of high respectability,
ana all at or near home except
samuel, who is a promising young
physician in a good practice at Bar.
ton. Allegany county. 1t would be
dlfneut to find anywhere more ex-
emplary set Of young men than these,
and they were her great pride and
satisfaction, and they appreciated her
high worth as much as they mourn
her los. The husband survives. nut
happy companionship of 40 years
stands between irreDarable loss and
consOation.
Shewas widely known and greatly
respected for all the traits that adorn
and appreciate true womanhood, a
candi and enduring friend, kind,
genenus and sincere. a discreet and
watcful mother, a devoted wife.
Synthetic and relieving neighbor.
lSha god at the head, and was the
dispeeer of large and liberal hos
pitaliA, The house a resort for the
worthy. especially the young. She
was endowed with a fine mind. an
unyieldins memory, very intelligent,
from reading, as swell as observation !;
an intellectof literary cast. a taste
for letter. whiting or correspondence.
Her letters we're always interesting,
intelligent an6 refreshing. Some
years ago a contributor to the organ
of her church in Philadelphia.
This is at least Almost willing and
deserved tribute, hweyer inferior it
may be, to its meribrious subject.
LONG ACQUAINTANCE.
Jan. 9Th, 1889.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
List OF Letters.

List of letters remaining unclaimed
in the Post Office at Oakland, Gar
rett county, Nd. for week ending
Jan. IL, 1889:
Bell, w. A., Miller, David,
Brown, Bridget, McGinnis, Maryann,
Bender, Daniel, Murphy, David,
Lish. F., Miner, Chris,
feathers, Jno. H., Shaffer, Michael,
Miller, ]. F., Schmidt. Mary,
Swan. j. W.,
POSTAL CARDS.
Dent, ]. H., Kimmell, F.
Persons calling for them will please
say they are advertised.
These letters are chargable with
one cent due on delivery.
P. HAMILL. P. M.
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They Tell Us.

Grief counts the seconds happiness
forgets the hours.
Censure is the tax a man pays to
the public for being eminent.
Gentleness makes children endur.
able, women lovable, and men ad-
mirable.
To forgive a fault in another IL
more sublime than to be faultless
ones self.
Women swallow at one mouthful
the lie that f1atters, and drink drop
by drop a truth that is bitter.
Sleep gives some intermission to
the cares and pains and griefs that
affiict US /; it IL the parenthesis of our
sorrows,
Life often seems but a long ship
wreck, of which the debris are friend.
ship, glory, and love; the shores of
our existence are strewn with them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
Church Services--SundaY.

M. f. Church-Preaching at7 P.
M. by Rev. G. J. Trippett.
Song service every Sunday evening
at6:30.
Ev. Lutheran Church-Preaching
at7P. NJ, by Rev. G. w. w. Amick.
Garrett Memorial (Pres.) Church
Preaching at II A. NJ. and P. NJ. by
Rev. gohn S. Foulk.
st. Matthew's Church-Preaching
every Sunday at IL A. NJ, by Rev. F.
6. Hipkins. Rector in charge.
st. Peters, misunderstanding
every Sunday at lot o'clock A. NJ,
except the second Sunday of each
month.
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New Years Day at Deer Park.

Mr.. Joseph Lashorn had sent out
invitations to nearly all of the people
of Deer Park and vicinity to come
and eat with him at the time of the
death of the old 1888, and the birth
of the new 1889. The number that
responded was more than we could
count, any further than to say that
we filled his house to OVERLOOKING,
While we were eating of the best oil
the land which Mr.. l.. had abund.
antly provided, all the bells in town
rang merrily; men fired guns, and
the boys lighted up the premises with
tire-crackers. Thus we very happily
crossed over the line that bounded
two years. This pleasant occasion
was shared and enjoyed by parties
from Oakland. Piedmont and else.
where, but space does not permit
names. At one O'Clock the jolly
crowd began to disperse, taking with
them fond and pleasant recollections.
And on the sea of life this year we
will not forget the Joys of this even.
ing, and will always kindly remem.
Der our good and benevolent friend
Jos. Lashorn.
We are indebted to Mr.. VIM. D.
Hoye for splendid dinner, to which,
we regret, we could not do justice
after our late hearty supper and
breakfast.
At O'Clock P. NJ. we went into the
Young Girls Christian Friendly So.
ciety. We found it crowded with
young people who were as happy as
any people we have eyer seen. There
were two large tables in the hall
which were loaded down with toys
and presents for the children. This
fine and abundant treat had been
provided for the children of Deer
Park and vicinity by the young
ladies who are members of the Y. g,
c. F. S. Miss Georgia Hoye pre-.
sided at the piano and the little ones
sang most beautifully and sweetly
Rev. Cool. pastor of the M. E.
Church. delivered very appropriate
address, and then the children began
to receive their treat. First the girls
were called to the table. in classes, &C.
cording to age, the oldest first ; then
the boys in the same way. When
around. each one of 1875 children had
carried away from the tables its share
of $50 toys and 80 pounds of candy.
For order and system we have scarce.
ly ever seen this excelled. The Y.
G.. G. F. S. was organized here some
thing over three years ago and start.
ed with only four members. Now
most of the young ladies of town are
members, and it Is an institution
which is doing great good for our
young girls. 1t stands a monument
to the memory of Mrs. Jno. w. Viii.
liams, of Philadelphia, its founder
and who has labored with untiring
energy for its success eyer since Its
origin,
Jan. 7th, 1889,
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County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners have
been at work all week, most of the
time engaged in examining the re-
reports of road supervisors. The APP
pointments for this year were not
made in time for this issue but will
be given ia full in our next issue.
The report of Treasurer Compton
shows that he has collected up to Jan.
4th. $32, S22, so, of county taxes, about
three fourths of the entire amount.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
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
ofeach month.
ALTA LODGE, No. 574, K. ofH., meets in
same Hall I'd and 4th Thursday nights Teach
month.
meets in Legge's Hall every Monday night.
PATMOS COUNCIL, No. 1856, A. L. of H..
meets in same Halllst 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, 1889-01-12
Tailoring Establishment.

Do you want a nice Dress Suit or
an Overcoat put up in elegant style
and to ft you after Natures own
sweet model? Go to e. FeIty.s New
Tailoring Establishment, formerly
occupied by A. Lowenstein. and we
will guarantee you entire satisfaction.
Call and see us and we will show you
what we eau do ia this line.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12
Jan. Sd, 1889.

An All.wise Providence has per-
United His children seasons of joy
and even festivity, but He does not
so time His DEGREES as to allow uni
versal gladness even on the highest
of such occasions. The few must
grieve while the MANY are active in
the heights of happiness.
This is shown in the death of Lu.
cretia Compton Boucher. wife of
Isaiah Boucher. on the morning of
the last day of the departed year, and
consigned to the tomb on the first
day of this year. at Salisbury. Pa,
smong her parents aud two children,
who preceded her thither years ago.
She would have been 60 years old on
the 9th of this month. For more
than year she had been in failing
health. and many months painfully
and distressingly i'll with a combina.
ton of ailments. the chief being heart
failure. The best medical skill and
tenderes. nursing. could not prevent
the inevitable. Life and health had
been lovable to her for the sake of her
family and large circle of friends,
yet she was quite resigned and ready
to part with more endearments than
usually belong to woman.
An active member of the Reformed
church from girlhood, always ready
to do her share and more of the re-
quirements of church and charity.
The needy, aged and sick, had an
active and unfailing friend in her.
No doubt some of her infirmities were
incurred In over exertions In the holy
sphere of charity.
She was born in Salisbury, Somer-
set county, Pa, of Phineas and Lydia
Compton; was married to Isaiah
Boucher, (for many years one of Gar.
rett county's foremost citizens,) on
the Oath of August, 1S43. About ten
years later thew removed TO the beau
tiful farm where she died, about
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Obituary..


Bleak and inhospitable December.
like its more genial sister months,
has its haryests, but with ingather-
ings mostly for eternity and the
tomb. On the 22d day of the now
departed month and year, Mrs.
Louisa Blocher gave up her precious
life In the Goth year since September
last, at the residence of George w.
Blocher, in Garrett county. For a
number of years a suffering but I'M
complaining Invalid, with no clearly
defined case of illness, but the aberra'
tons of time and age were slowly but
surely at work. Her great age and
infirmities made death imminent at
every hour. yet there was no murmur,
no fear, no craving for more days to
be added to prolonged existence.
She was content when the "last of
earth" came like the great one who
so exclaimed when the bolt came to
conclude great and good life, A
death like unto hers is beautifully
and appropriately described In the
inimitable ecclesiastic: "The silver
cord be loosed. or the golden bowl
broken, or the pitcher broken at the
fountain, or the wheel broken at the
cistern." Thus was old age pictured
in the very deep past by the inspired
poet.
For more than 60 years a devoted
member of the M. E. Church, with
an unblemished record. A regular
and willing attendant at the house of
God whenever it was possible for her
to be there to receive the comforts
and consultations from His ordained
messengers, but in her latter years
these were denied her on Gccount of
her weighty infirmities. Still she
would say; "Yet l will rejoice in the
Lord and will joy In the God of my
salvation"
Her maiden name was Louisa Day.
ton, and married to Daniel Layman
at Westernport. in Allegany county,
over sixty years ago. He died soon
after the birth of their fourth child.
Four children in all-two sons, the
youngest child of this marriage, ex.
Sheriff G. L. Layman. who died les
than two years ago. The two daugh-
tiers were twins with an undistin
guishable likeness, not only in feas
lures, but in disposition and nature
uniform in almost every respect.
They were married to brOtners-An-
drew and John Blocher; the latter
died many years ago. His widow
still survives as such.
About the year 1913 the deceased
was married to John Blocher, one of
Allegany county's most excellent
citizens, with whom she had but one
child, now the wife of Charles Liven-
good, a prosperous business man of
w. Va. In 1856 she again became a
widow, and remained in that state
till her death. Since the death of her
last husband she has lived with her
son, Geo. w. Blocher, who has al
ways treated her with the utmost
tenderness and care. Indeed there
was a mutually of affection and USE
fulness. The many who have for
years past visited the Blocher man.
sion know we'll how Hospitality and
kindly she presided. Visitors always
came gladly and left reluctantly. She
was amiable, civil and generous. In
fine lady according to the rules and
ways of the good old times when
there was much more reality and SIM
cerities in social life than now.
LONG ACQUAINTANCE.
Jan. Sd, 1889.
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Notice.

The undersigned having disposed
of their furniture and undertaking
business to Mr.. John Shartzer. here
by notify those indebted to the firm
to come forward and make settlement
on or before February I'd, 1889.
164 D. E. BoLDEN & Co,
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NJ TC FL:

w. H. Hagans, Clerk to County Commits
sioners, will be IN his Office Tuesday and
Thursday of each week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-01-12

In separations, the one who de.
parts is the soonest consoled,