Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1891-11-07
Kind Words.

The lines below are reproduced here
because we want to embalm them dis
tinctively in Frostburg record.
They are placed under the eyes of
the current generation rs testimony
showing that no matter how far and
in whatever the brethren disagree their
hearts beats true to each other when
the time for close communion comes.
They are printed here because they
comprise a group of reflections of the
real estimation in which the JOURNAL
is held outside the newspaper offices of
the county.
In short, they are copied here to
show all the JOURNALS subscribers
how their preference among papers is
endorsed by its manly contemporaries:
The trostburg JOURNAL has been establish
ed and conducted for twenty years successfully
and successfully under its present owner and
proprietor, J. b. Oder. During these twenty
years which is long time to continue in one
line in the same location, the JOURNAL has
been very useful and important instrument
in Frostburg to the welfare of that COM
munity. Its editorial opinions are compre-
henslve and show research of facts and truth,
which only can educate and promote its
patrons. Among our vast number Of eX-
changes that we look through each week, the
JOURNAL is never missed. The JOURNAL is
better able now than at any time since its
birth to advocate Frostburgs interest. We
wish it twenty years more of success, health
anC. life.-Ionaconing Reriem
In the heat of the political battle the star
last week overlooked the fact that the Frost
burg JOURNAL had completed its twentieth
year. Weoverlooked it, but did not forget it.
For years the Nestor of Allegany county
journalism, the JOURNAL, tightens its fraternal
bonds as each year rolls around. There is a
brotherly feeling existing between the JOUR-
NAL and the other papers of the county that
few others enjoy. With the exception of the
JOURNAL, the press Of the county is engaged
in life and death struggle with each other
This fraternal feeling exists too, in the face of
the tlme-proyen truth that the JOURNALS
opinion very often differs with those of its
brethren.
From this state of affairs we are led to be-
lieve that the JOURNAL. in all its controversies
and arguments, is not spteful, and in this
particular it differs largely with its con-
temporaries.
We are gratified to know that the JOURNAL
occupies field decidedly its own and one
which could not so well be filled by any
other paper. And though the JOURNAL and
the Star have differed and may in the future
differ on some things, we wish to assure our
esteemed compatriot that we rejoice with it
on having reached its twentieth year, and
that the Sta, is always glad of the JOURNALS
success.
We trust we may plod along together for
many more years.-Lonaconing Sar.
On yesterday, Sept 20th,) the Frostburg
JOURNAL passed the twentieth mile stone in
its journalistic career In calling attention
to the fact brother Oder says:
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1871, the first type
was set for the JOURNAL.
And by the editor hereof.
Then, as now, the Journal was an indie
pendent paper.
Thirty-seven bona ,fde subscribers were
supplied with the first issue. Of these only
nine are living, viz: Owen Hitchns, A. T..
Illttliillo w IL INDCil, TIttleTlCk Johnson,
Rev. " f. Schmitt, James Kane, B. Stern,
William Thomas and c. II. Walker. The
other twenty eight have joined 1.-THE silent
majority"
In congratulating the JOURNAL we desire to
record an universal verdict in its favor, a
verdict that deals with the 20 years of edi-
torial labor, and is based upon that deliberate
consideration of fact which alone gives value
to conclusions it is that in point of brlliancy,
originality, individuality and polish the edi-
torial productions of the Journal are unsur-
passed and that to their author belongs the
laurel wreath.
Not always right in it position sometimes
distorted in its conclusions and often at
swords points with ourselves, we cannot but
pay tribute to its ability, and earnestly saw
amen to the following close of its birthday
announcement:
There is more yet to do and. life and
health permitting, we shall do it.
Beyond the Alps lies Italy,
Well said, but around Italy is the great
divide. With no power to read the future
we cannot say which of the two great papers
will HrSt - I,