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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
Four from the Myersdale Commercial.


Miss Bertha Gnagey, formerly of
Grantsville, but now of Salisbury,
Md, is visiting relatives at Grants
vile. Miss Bertha is the daughter of
Jonas E. Gnagey who so long kept
hotel at Grantsville and was prOmi-
nent for many years in politics in
Garrett county, Md. He is doing
very well on the Eastern ShO', where
he expounds true Republican doc
trines to the natives of that benighted
Democratic region-and not without
effect.
Doctor Mckinley arrived home at
noon on THANKSGIVING day from his
two months visit with friends and
relatives in Iowa and Nebraska. His
son Arthur visited him at Waterloo,
and it will elsewhere be seen he was
professionally engaged at Lincoln,
Nebraska. He is in good health and
has settled down to the duties and
and labors of his profession. We are
all glad to have him with us again.
Messrs. j. S. and Joel Miller, of the
Grantsville district, passed through
town yesterday, en- route to Canada,
where they expect TO remain several
weeks.
Miss Euda Getty, of the East ward,
spent Thanksgiving with her aunt,
Mrs. Alvin Getty, of Cumberland.
She returned home in time TO leave
with the town teachers Monday to
attend the institute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

On last Wednesday a deputy sher-
if of Indiana county. Pa, in com
pany with Chas. Brown and Constable
Liston, Iof Friendsville, arrested man
named Daniel Best, employed on one
of the saw mills at Friendsville, upon
a warrant charging him with attempt
ed murder and robbery committed in
Indiana county a year or two ago.
The crime charged against Best is a
most horrible one as it is alleged that
he in company with one or two other
men went to the residence of an old
man and there tortured him by APP
plying lighted candles to his feet in
an attempt to make him divulge
where his money was hidden. Best
accompanied the officer to Pennsyl-
vania without requisition. y <,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
Fred. \. Thayer. Solicitor.
Fred. \. Thayer, Solicitor.
Order Of Publication.

John Lewis burst. Plaintiff vs. Rachael An
ME burst. defendant.
No 1915 Equity. In the Circuit Court for
Garrett County.
The object of this suit is to procure a decree
divorcing the plaintiff from the defendant,
Il CiHcUtO mdtjJHtOHii
The bill states that the plaintiff was marri-
ed to the defendant on the 18th day Of Janu-
al'V 1883. ana they continued to live together
as man ana wife until the latter part of
October, 1897.
That six children were born to them rs q
result Of said marriage. ali OF whom are
infants.
That the said Rachel Annie burst, during
the said marriage with the plaintiff has been
guilty of the crime of adultery. and that on
OF about the latter part OF November, 1877,
the said Rachel Annie took up with a man
named in the bill and moved to the State of
PENNSYLVANIA, where they have ever since
lived in the relation Of man and Wife.
That the plaintiff has not lived or cohab-
tated with the defendant since ne discovered
her said adultcrieS.
The bill then praYs for divorce rhcU0
HtQtrimoAij; that the said plalntllr may nave
the custody and guardianship of said infant
children, and for other rellef; ana also pfaSs
for the order OF publication, alleging that the
said Rachel Annie burst is u NONRESIDENT OF
the State of Maryland.
Il is thereupOn, this Eth day OF DECEMBER
1889 ordered bv the Circuit Court of Garrett
County in Equity, that the plaintih, by caus-
inr a COPY Of this order TO be inserted III
some newspaper published in Garrett Colh-
ty once in each OF four successive weeks be
fore the 18th day OF January, EUO give nOtlce
to the said defendant of the object and sub
stance of this bill, warming her to appear III
this Court in person or by sohcltof on OF
before the 31st day OF January next, TO Sho"
cause, if any she has, why decree ought MOI
to be passed as prayed. ,-, ,,,,-,,
True Copy, Test E. L. TOWER, Clerk. !
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

1.-The postofIice at Gormania, Grant
county, w. Va, on the West Virginia
Central and Pittsburg railway, was
robbed early Saturday morning, the
burglars blowing open the iron safe
and securing $175 in money and post
age stamps to the amount of $3.50
H. S. Thompson, who lives near by,
heard the explosion and witnessed
the retreat of three men across the
Potomac river bridge into Maryland.
Postof1ice inspectors are being kept
busy investigating robberies of post
offices along the West Virginia Cen
trail, burglars during the past few
months having raided the offices at
Parsons, Davis, Thomas and Elk
Garden. SO far, no arrests have been
made for any Of the robberies, which
are believed to have been committed
by an organized gang. The hauls
made reached in the neighborhood OF
g.. 000
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
public,schools in Maryland.

Prof. E. b. Prettyman of the State
Normal School, gave statistics of
Maryland schools as submitted to the
State Board of Education. Accord
ing to these figures there were 1919
schools in Baltimore and 2,404 in the
counties, total of 2,503, an increase
of 80 in the past year. There are &c.
312 pupils in Baltimore, and 1873, 020 in
the counties, total of 229, 1872, and an
increase of 6,671. In Baltimore the
average daily attendance was "a, 685,
and in the counties 78,002, total of
1872, 687. There are 1915 teachers in
Baltimore, and 3,212 in the counties,
an increase of 140 over last year. Re-
ceipts for school purposes in that city
for the year were 1864, 1856, in the
counties 81, 592, 047, "a total increase OF
1910, 476 over last year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE
Incidents and Events at Home and Nearby
Personal Mention. Etc.

Incidents and Events at Home and Nearby
Personal Mention. Etc.
Mr.. Thomas J. Roy, of GAINESVILLE,
was in the city Friday.
Delegate-elect Merritt Wilson was
in the city yesterday on business.
Mr.. William Wright, of Altamont,
was here Monday.
Go to Cheap Johns. Headquarters
for your Xmas Goods. See bills. 2t
Hon. John P. Jones, of Terra Alta,
was in Oakland several days last week
on business.
Mr.. Scott T. Jones made a bust
ness trip east on Wednesday, return
ing to Oakland Saturday morning.
An umbrella makes handsome
Xmas present. They can be had at
Offutts.
Mr.. George ID. Frantz, of Friends
vile, was here on business last Satur-
day.
School Commissioner elect Flowers,
of Mountain Lake Park. was in the
city few hours on last Saturday.
Services will be held in st. Marks
Evangelical Lutheran church on Sun
day morning at 1870.
Ladies' and Childrens' Fine Shoes
made by the Carlisle Shoe Company
at Mrs M. l.. Scott's Baltimore Store.
Mr.. Herbert Lewis, of Baltimore, is
here on visit to DR.. H. W. McComas
and other relatives
Mr.. Joseph Groer, a prominent cat
tie dealer and farmer of District No
), was a pleasant visitor to this office
on Thursday last.
Mr.. William Englehart, of Acct
dent, in the company of Mr.. j. l.
burst, was in Oakland last Saturday
and made this office a pleasant visit
For the next two weeks Offutts
will sell ladies coats and jackets al
extremely low prices.
Rev. William H. Osmond, Rector
of st. Matthew's church, returned {
day or two ago from a trip east.
Services will be conducted in st
Matthews church Sunday at II a. IN
and p. IN, by the rector, Rev. W. H
Osmond.
DR.. Frank H. Ravenscroft, of Ac
cident, has moved from the abOY'
town to FriendsYille, where he viii
take up the practice of DR.. Mason
who recently moved to Pennington
Best Assortment of Toys and Fame,
Goods in Oakland at Cheap Johns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
SnERlFF'S SALE
OF VALUABLE
REAL. EST At I:
in Garrett County.

Under and by virtue of writ of venditioni
eXponaS issued out of the Circuit COURT for
Garrett county at the suit OF the West
Virginia Building Company against
George w. Freeland, the same being No. 6
Judicials to December Term 1899 of said
court, and to the undersigned late Sheriff
directed, / will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash on the day of sale, in
front Of the Court House door in the town Of
Oakland. Garrett county, on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
Our Advertisers.

The merchants of Oakland are after
trade and to get it they have come to
the conclusion to use printers in the
most promising field, 1. e., THE RE
PUBLICAN, and as consequence our
space for local and news matter is
very much imposed upon indeed, but
in the advertisements appearing to-
day our readers will find some inter
esting reading matter touching, as it
does, some subjects uppermost in the
minds of the public to-day-suitable
Christmas presents for the families
and friends of our readers.
Every firm represented in these
columns is reliable and trustworthy
Patronize them and you will get
value for YOUR money.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

Manager Bolden has certainly been
fortunate in securing a return engage
ment of that popular gentleman and
actor, Mr.. Chas. Mortimer. Mr.. Nor
timer is too well known and needs no
introduction His company is larger
and better than ever His plays are
all new, special scenery is carried for
each production and the house will
no doubt be packed to the doors Mon
day night by the many friends and
admirers of this clever star and com
pany. The company will be with us
all next week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
Life Certificates.

Prof. j. S. Gnegy, vice principal of
the Oakland school, and Miss Ella
Laughlin, assistant teacher i'll the
Deer Park school, have both received
from the State Board of Education
life certificates enabling them to teach
in any county of the State without
the necessity of having to pass eX-
aminations. Both these teachers are
held in high esteem by many friends
throughout the county and have been
warmly congratulated upon receiving
their highly priced parchments.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

a new line of the new Shirt Waist fol
winter wear just received.
All wool flannel, all colors, $l.l9
Same, box pleat, fun yoke, $l.69.
Same, box pleat, full yoke, brilliantine
$l0S.
Same. box pleat, full yoke, braided, Sis
Same, box pleat, brilliantine corded
S2.6S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

Arrangements are completed for a
rifle match at Frostburg between
Capt. Taylor's Frostburg team and
the celebrated Haymakers Of Garrett
county. The match will be held on
the 18th of December. An interesting
event is assured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

Mrs. Joseph Bolyard, aged 20 years,
was burned to death at her home near
Terra Alta on last Wednesday. Her
clothing caught fire from an open
CRATE and were entirely burned from
her body.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
TUESDAY. The laln DAY o. DECEMBER. 1899.

at the hour of eleven o'clock a. III. of said
day. all the right, title, interest and estate
both at law and in equity of the said George
W. Freeland i'll all that lot of ground situated
near Huttons, Garrett county, between the
Old and new line, and being the same prop
erty which is more particularly described in
a deed from Sarah Freeland and George W.
Freeland her husband to Samuel Freeland
dated the 9th day of October, 1882, and duly
recorded in Book No. "A Page "A of the Land
Records OF Preston county, West Virginia,
and described within the following metes
and bounds, courses and distances, tO-wit:-
Beginning at a stake in the MARYLAND and
West Virginia line 33 feet south OF the limits
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and run
ming parallel with the limits of said road
West 50 feet, thence running south parallel
line 120 feet, thence running east parallel with
the first line mentioned tOthe said Maryland
and West Virginia line 50 feet thence along
said Maryland and West Virginia line, north
100 feet to the beginning. said property viii
be sold to satisfy the aforesaid writ of vendi-
toni and costs.
TERMS OF SALE:-CaSh ON the day of
sale
CHARLES WEGMAN,
81 Late Sheriff OF Garrett County.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14

Messrs. Getty & Wegman, Grants
vile merchants, have advertised their
entire stock at public auction, which
will begin on the Dist instant. The
firm desires to retire from business.
John L. burst, of Accident District,
through his attorney Mr.. Fred. A.
Thayer, has filed a petition in the
Circuit Court for this county for a
divorce from his wife, who is charged
with desertion.
Desirable goods for Christmas
Presents at Mrs. M. l.. Scott's Balti
more Store.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. W. Wright, who
have been residents of Oakland for a
year or more, have stored their furni
ture and gone to Clarksburg, w. Va,
where they will reside during the
winter.
Fruits, Nuts, Cakes and Candies at
Cheap Johns.
The Masonic fraternity will com
morate the death of Gen. Geoge
Washington in the opera house this
evening. An interesting program
has been arranged. The public is
cordially INVITED.
Purchase your Xmas presents at
Offutts'.
Mr.. Charles 4. Ashby, of Crellin,
left for Baltimore this morning, where
he will be examined for service on the
police force of that city. Mr.. James
j. Reynolds accompanied him, who
has also made application for a posi-
ton on the police force.
On Sunday last at the residence of
DIR. and Mrs. H. W. McComas the rite
of baptism was performed upon their
children, Carlton, Annie and Ellen,
by the Rev. John NJ. Davis. A num-
Der Of friends were present to witness
the solemn ceremony. In honor OF
the occasion a bountiful turkey din
ner was served and highly enjoyed
by those present.
Largest and most complete line OF
Nmas novelties at Offutts'.
Solid Trains TO Northern Michigan.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul Railway is now running solid
trains of palace sleeping cars, dining
cars Serving meals q iG cGrte) and
first-class day coaches, through from
Chicago to Calumet, HoughtOn, Han
cock and other points in the Copper
Country without change of cars, with
direct connection for Marquette, Ne
gaunee, Ishpeming, etc, and passen
1 gers from the East, South and South
wesl will find this a most desirable
| route.
All coupon ticket agents sell tickets
| via the Chicago, Milwaukee y st
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-12-14
NOTICE 70 DELINQUENT l-PAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to all delinquent
Taxpayers that If taxes now due and i'll
arrear'' are not paid before January l, 1900,
win proceed by law to collect. For full in
formation to all parties interested l refer to
Sec. 80 of Chapter 5G6 Of Acts of General As
sembly of Maryland, 1890, q copy OF which is
hereto annexed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12
THE BABY SHOW.
II VIII Open at the Armory mt r.
NJ. Wednesday.

The great feature Of the rainbow fete'',
tbis wselt AZ the Regimental Armory VIII
be the Baby Show at o'clock Wodnes-
day afternoon. -.
There will be many entries, q great
many mothers having signlhed their IN
tention of having their babies compete;
An are confident of winning II is sara
the Judges will either be two base ball
umnires who are used to being moboed
for decisions rendered, or experienced pon-
ticisns who do not mind being called hard
names. Splitting has offered two beautl4ui
silver cups as prizes. ,,-,,
There will be a tacky party Friday
night. Mr. Howard Holland in charge.
Refreshments suited TO such an occasion
viii be served A prize 10r the pesl
costume will be given Mr.. clinton BOYD
will also walk the tight-wire-rope Friday
night. -. 80.
the Howard Holland minstrel show was
the greatest attraction of the week.
Among the Ministries were Messrs. John
Cutchins. Clinton Boyd. David Bridges
coleman Cutchins Charles Marshall. John
Potts. Henry Vaughan, clark Jack, Orin
White. Frank Ryan. Fred. Cone. OFT.
Drajke' charles Bridges. Wilmer Crump,
Albert Pizzini. LandOn Mason, Barksdale
Iathrop. Earl Miller, Browne Crenshaw'
Chambers Elicit, Ernest Franklin, Homer
Meade. and Pierce Brent
There was n much-pleased crowd pres
eut last night There will be good fea-
lures every night this week
on Tuesday night there Will be cake
walk of twenty-five servants. rms VIII
he the last cake-walk Of the season.
There will be music every night by one
OF the best bands Of the city There Will
also be dancing.
The fete is for the benefit Of the Home
for Incurqhlcs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12
ASSOCIATE REFORMED CHURCH.
DR.. Chalmers President of Erskine
characterization of Union.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., November il.-At
to-days session of the Southern Synod OF
the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church. Rev. J. T. Chalmers was elected
president Of Erskine College, at Due
West. His election resulted on the third
Rev. G, $. Cleland. the United Presby-
terrain delegate TO the Synod who had been
introduced to the synod during the
morning, and been invited 10 sit as con-
sultative member, at this time addressed
In his response to M Clcland's adj
dress. the Moderator said among other
AS TO union, will say that we desire
II but we have taken no action as 10 the
time. Canddly, some OF us arc not ready
yet / believe in union. L DeheFe mere
is a oneness Of Divine truth, as Wen as
of mathematical truth or geographic
truth. Large blessings have followed
those branches of the Church which have
united. Let us keep open the way FOR fell
lowship. and continue these annual
0RpHANAGE AND MMILLAN FUND.
The judiciary Committee reported on
the questions referred to it--deiinitlOn OF
the synod's action az It's meeuns Two
years ago with reference 10 the support
OF only needy theological students, me
orphanage, and the proper use or the Nc
MILAN fund. II declared its judgment
that the synod had no control OF the Or
phanage and that tho interest from the
Mcmillan fund should be used for students
and those who were preparing for this
course. and that they should not be re-
auired to refund the money received.
Rev. Y. w. Sloan was elected m0dera-
tor Of the next meeting OF the SYNOD,
The moderator nominated Louisville,
Ca. and Richland Tenn. for the synod
to make a choice between for the next
meeting Of the synod. No one else eNer-
cisinr bis right to put any other place in
nomination, the vote was taken, by ballot
and Louisville was chosen by small ma
jority. 49,.
cises I'm memory Of deceased members Oh
tho synod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12

! ,ho, nv the Beers at Aiexander's ron
In The conservatory post 20 the SCUM
~ Kimberley reservoirs has been miss'i's
| s,oco November 4th. IL ~ supposed 10
have been captured by the boeIs'
prowne. OF Beaconhcld. having rlooeh
bevond the barriers yesterday. Is missi i,s
/, is supposed he was captured.
uatlon. otherwise. Is nnchanseu
BRITISH TRANSPORT LOST
DpgsT FRANCE. November ll-Ru-
,.ors are in circulation here that bri-
tIoh transport has foundered ois ~
ta,ard ~ frshant. on the coast OF DIT
fanny. ,,rrrrrrr.
NtASrpTr tuesday November - re
posutos continue faithful 10 tle ID 60
"a 80 refused 10 reap the Free state
crops. which are rotting.
ATTACK on KIMBERLEY
PRETORIA. Tuesday, NoNen'III, ,,,,,cr-
Tire bombardment ana autacN vi
ley started this morning. ,,,,-1rr rss
ic.NfpERf,EY ATTACK FRUilL,,hoS,. -
IoNDON November 1.-THE ioiiO"ins
oSt,,,onaI announcement was maoe ~
tho War Office this afternoon ,n,-
"ccneraI Butler wires to-day -
~ nat colonel Kekewich reported w
,,enher sth that the oomDaroiuenSSo -
,y..,,t,orlo,, November tth. did no oal,,
ace and that there were no ca ,,lT =,
FORCE FROM THE TERRI in
DT-RBAN. NATAL, wednesday,, - -
vomber S.-A large force OF men allu IT, Tsr.
from the British frst-class cl"'S0'
rible has started for the 'front.' ont, ,,OD-r
ENGAGEMENT NEAR BEL1 Mo-. oe-
,nN-neN November 1.-THE War "
&C. has received the following uisp Co.
from General Butler, under ua'e Va
Town November llthc ..,....or, ~ tho
with reference 10 my Telegram ~
,o+h Colonel Cough. with two squauIoiSe
~ ~ Nrinoteenth Hussars, battery OF
Csl6 artillery. and one and one-han I'm I'm
,e,iee ~ mounted infantry, found aDoG'
70O OF the enemy, with one Gun r,dirdao,t
lion. about nine miles WeSt ~, ~ hrtiiisrv
d.S senf the mounted infantry 10 W
enemv's left flank, to oiscover, ,i 10,
iaager The losses reported Yesterday "
CURED during this opefaSon. .,oy,v for
"coionel Cough engaged the enemy i %
oto,,t three hours. and then returned u
'a aTbe death Of Lieutenant Wood mas
iusf been reported. -, a., ,rrrr, CAPE
AII>OSN-DON November lit is oincl6ly
o,Tonnced that the troopship HawarGit.ih
CostIe has arrived at Cape Town. WIN
LOG tf309RTT. BRIGADE AT DURAN
DiyppAN wednesday, November y
The warshlps have landed naval DIi,
~ Nth twenty guns, for the detence
- The town. The brigade marcheu
tbrorgh the town, amid tho greatest en-
s 9TT&CK ON KIMBERLEY VIGOROUS
CAPE TOWN, Wednesday, N9yyemoer 3:
Night. 49, Dispatches from klInDer.ey
tacNed ~ two different points. 1t is re,
porfed that one of the British force and
sIy Roers were killed. 1t is believed here
fiat the Beers surround the town III
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12
VIRGINIA IS THIRD,
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 49,

Northwest and Representative VIII
tam n. Ellis. of Oregon. In the interest
OF the Pacific Slope, are prominently
mentioned for this position.
cox AND BRIGHT.
7, seems to be generally conceded that
General William II. Cox (Democrap wiz
be succeeded by Clarkson, Oh lo"a' io'
Secretary of the Senate.
coloneI Dick Bright. who has been
senate sergeant-at-Arms for years. with
the immense patronage which tnat posi-
ton commands, will probably be sue
cceded bv Alonzo H. Stewart, OF iowa.
now Assistant Doorkeeper'
Colonel Bright is a Democrat ana was
sunported in his election years ago Dy .ne
late Dan voorhees,, Of Indiana rum
which state he halls. go. ,,,,,,,
ToyVa has been honored with so many
good Offices i'm the legislative branches u VI
the government that this circuinstdioe
NAV initiate against Mr. stewards seie'-
ton.
Among the fourth-class postmasterS APP
nointed recently are the following' Jonn
& Hughes. Allegheny, va; Allce Nay
hew. Farr, Va; James A. Dyer N"p'0'
Va. c-,.,or, peu-
labville, n. c.; Eliza c. Carr. Safe, ~ =.
A new office has been estabhsheu aO
waterway. Princess Anne county va
with Everett williams as postmaster
PERSONAL.
Hon. w. A. Jones. Of the First District
and Hon. J. c. Parker, Of Southampton;
are I'm tho city to-day. The presence u %
these two distinguished gentlemen gage
wise TO a rumor that some nllpOI ..liie
political move was on mana, DuI MI
said there was nothing IN IT, IL, f. T.,
Han r. G. Pitcher, Of Fauquier' IS IN
The citv on his way home from Rich
mOnd. >..or. o-ev-,s
AIR Doug. Smith, Of the Newport news
courts is in the city on legal business
Judge ]. c. Blackstone, Of Accomac' 10
here stopping at the Raleigh.