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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
In MemOriam.

RAVENSCROFT-In loving, but sad
of our dear son, DIR. T.,
H. Ravenscroft, who departed this
life four years ago, Aug. -, 1901:
In memory we Outlines see thee.
The one we love so dear:
The visions grow so clear sometimes
We feel he must be near.
But no-four years ago today,
When all the world was bright.
Our dear Frank was called away
Out of our mortal sight.
BY HIS LOVING MOTHER AND FATHER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
TESTIMONIAL FOR THE MARYLAND
An Appeal for Funds to Supply a Ser
vice fer the Big Cruiser.

With possibla few exceptions there
has not been a more patriotic move
ment started in Maryland within re-
cent years, than the one which is
now being presented to the residents
OF the State by the Maryland Cruiser
Fund Commission, which is raising a
fund with which to purchase suita-
BILE testimonial to be presented to the
armored cruiser which bears the
proud name of this state.
Thousands of letters, appealing for
contributions to the fund are being
sent out drought the counties. and
this county has not been forgotten.
Several of the banks, have been
named as repositories by Governor
Warfield and Mayor Timanus of Bal
timore City for any funds which
might be contributed in this-section.
1t might also be stated that the office
of this paper is open at any time to
receive contributions, no matter how
small the amount, for this worthy
and patriotic cause.
Nearly $4,000 has been raised to
date, and it is the desire of the Com
mission to swell .the amornt to at
/ st 5000. Every resident in this
county should contribute TO the fund.
Even the public school children ought
to feel sufficient interest in the cause,
to contribute even scent piece
Other states have presented their
namesakes in the Navy with hard
some gifts. Why should not Mary
land do the same.
The appeal which is being sent ont
by the Commission follows:
MARYLAND CRUISER FUND
COMMISSION.
b lIMORE, August II, 1865.
Republican, Oakland, Md.
Dear Sir:-On July 10, His Excel
lency, Governor Wartield, and His
Honor, Mayor Timanus of Baltimore
City, named Commission to have
pre- pared a proper testimonial to the
ArmCred Cruiser that bears the proud
name of our State. This custom has
prevailed not only all over this coun-
try, but has beer handed down from
the World through centuries, eHd We
citizens must not stand back, nd be
the first to break such happy and
fitting custom expression ON the
people of our State.
We appeal to you to contribute to
this f1ud, and lend us the aid of
snail part Of your time, by presenting
this question to those of your $3.50
ciates that it world be impossible for
us to reach. DO not let the cruiser
Maryland sail one day longer, with,
out carrying with her the symbols
of good-fellowship given by the peo-
pie whose blood should tan quicker
whenever the name of their native
and dearly loved State is mentioned.
Let US all join in dong the right
thing by our namesake, SO that when
the good old State song, Maryland,
My Maryland' is sung on her decks,
every man in her may be proud of
the name she bears.
We appc to you to help us make
this mo cement as successful as such
worthy cause reserves. Kindly for.
ward any subscriptions to Col. Will
lam A. Boykin, treasurer, 1896 Green
mount Avenue, Baltimore, or to the
depository nearest to you that has
been named by Governor Warfield
aud NJ Yor Timanus.
Very truly yours,
E. STANLEY GRAY,
Chairman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
BITTINGER.

The trustees of our public school
have secured the services of Mr. Con-
rad Hamp, of Keyser Ridge, who will
have charge of our school for the APP
preaching school year,
Work will be begun this week on
the new "Amish Road" running from
this village to the Amish settlement
west of here. When completed this
road will be a convenience to the trav-
cling public.
Mrs. Jonas Bittinger, who was all
ing flor the past few days, is about
again.
Mrs. 7. b. Wiley wears the champ
ionship belt as snake slayer, as she is
reported to have killed six rattlers
one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Loecbel, of Grants
vile, were calling on Mrs. Hettie Doc
little last Saturday and Sunday.
,Jas. limerick and amily, of Meyers
se Pa, were guests at The Central
saturday night.
G. E. Ellithorp has greatly enhanced
the appearance of his farm by having
his barn painted.
G. H. Jennings, of Jennings, Md,
rode through here last week on u
very fine horse recently brought from
Kentucky. 1t is said that the price
paid for the animal was $1,000.
The good people of this place are
arranging to hold their annual "Har-
vest Home" celebration on Sept. 9th.
Details will be given later.
Fall Term Opening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
Church Services.
NJ. f. CHURCa-FRIENDsvILLE.

NJ f. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Erendsyille NJ. E. services for Sun.
day, Aug, 20, will be Sunday schools
at the usual hours and places.
Preaching at Selbysport, 1870; at
Kendall 3 o'clock; at Friendsville, 8
p. M; at Blooming Rose, s o'clock
Saturday evening. All wishing credit
for Conference collections win be sure
to return their envelopes at the
preaching services~at the hours and
places named above.
w. NJ. LISTER, Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
BAPTIST.

Rev. w. H. Clary will preach at
Deer Park Baptist church Sunday,
August 20, at p. m. l will preach
at Aliens Hall, Friendsville. Satur-
day, august 10, at p. m; at Rush
schoolhouse Sunday, August 20, at
II a. M; at Elder Hill at p. M, and
at Deep Creek, Thayerville at p. IN.
G. w. HUDSON, Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17
LUTHERAN-OAKLAND.

Services by st. Marks Ev. Lutheran
congregation will be held in Garrett
Memorial church next Sabbath as
follows: Sunday school at $50 a. M;
preaching at s. p. IN.
f. MANGEs, Pastor
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Yours in the Work
w. H. CLARY.

Teams Wanted-To haul from
Covers Mill at Round Glade to Swal-
low Falls. Good teams can make So
per day. Address. n. A. Reams.
Swallow Falls. Md. 223tpd.
If the weather is too hot to cook
try meal at the Club Restaurant
Dining room upstairs. 1915
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17

Fall Term Opening.
The Tri-State Business College,
Cumberland, Maryland.
September 4, 5, 6. at
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-08-17

Fall Term Opening.
The Tri-State Business College.
Cumberland, MARYLAND.
September 4, ), 6. 1t
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05

(Honorable Mention.)
Never did kng hterrant of yore set out so boldly in
search of adventure did that first morning The
thing encountered large dog of the shepherd
rlety, who attempted to make my acquaintance but T.
misunderstanding his motives, screaming to my moth
er, declaring that the wolf who Iittle Red Riding
Hood' was after After being comforted and as
sured that Fido would not hurt me, again ventured
FORTH not quite dauntess and little crestfaen This
time while chasing gorgeous butterfly, strayed into
the pasture not discovering whereabouts until heard
low Moe, - and turned to .meeleyed COW gaz-
ing at me- fancied she angry bull and be-
thinking myself of my red dress, fed to the nearest
fence and fell headrs into the chicken yard Here nv
sudden appearance, dropping it were from clouds
created terrible commoton among the fowls who
no less terrified than myself The turkey-gobbler re-
senng my disturbance Of the peace srutted up and or
dered me off the place. which edct no time in obey
ing. After these experiences content to remain
Tor while in the house. But in the afternoon after
peerng cautiously out to ascertain that none of nv
mics was in sight, I again sailed forth This time
wandered into the orchard, and here, at last found
something in this dreadful place that could enjoy
threw to the winds and began consuming
apples The JOY was shortived however for presently
began to feel decidedly uncomfortable Later mother
found me under the bed, whittier crawled to die
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05

By my hands made four five attempts before I
succeeded. Then the animal seemed to become angry
because had gained my seat and tossing up her head
her eyes flashing she flew for the house, while hung
my heels in her sides and hands tangled in her
flying name. Each jump she made bounced up like
rubber ball, but down like lead. Then that horse
made sudden halt which pitched headlong off her
the grass haven't learned to ride yet but going
to try again on Fannie, the gentle
Seventh Grade, Ethel Ayres
Everett School. $50 Jefferson ST. Me-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05

filed than these and again and again toied
over the halfmie from house to wheat stacks
We grew ravenously hungry and dashed joyously to
the house when heard the dinner be but told
that the tables full and sent away with
cookey. When the first had eaten, another
waiting and again sent away. When, finally,
admitted it only to discover the disappearance
Of chicken, ice and favorite cake. We sui
ky and complained Our elders, out, spanked
soundy and sent to bed where sweltered wide
awake for several hours When released raded the
kitchen, caught redhanded and Immediately re-
turned to durance vile Eta Lenart
North High School 610 Eighth Ave. N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
THE RURAL AWAKENING.
(HonorabIe Mention-)

fsCome, girls, please get up. can hear Uncle Joe
getting the milk and he will be gone if don't
hurry called Allie, who by this time up and
dressed ready go stairs. It did not take long,
and in very few minutes four happy girls running
the barn yard to where Uncle Joe MIXED By the
time uncle had MIXED six ready for
game and back to the house ram each took lit
tie pail and went down back of the house after aspber
ries for breakfast After breakfast Aunt Mary made
butter and of course all had to have hand in it.
Then up the granay and thru the barns into
the hay loft and up to the dove COTE examined the
guinea pigs and then out back Of the barn large hay
stack, where stayed until dinner time. After dinner
went down to the brook in the shade of the willows
and dangled our feet in the water and read aloud.
At about four o'clock went up to the orchard to
tho swing, where stayed until supper time.
And that night going to bed we all agreed
that it the happiest day had spent on q
farm. -Bernice Armstrong
Eighth Grade, 625 Second Ave. SCI
Holmes School
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A K USTIC D.A 7
Continued from First page)

He called me- Stay there Laura, stay fhere s papa
comes bac Obedient, watched him go down the path
toward the we1house with the bright pals How they
shonei Suddenly determined to follow him. TO think
was act SO started About halfway there lay pool
Of considerable size, formed by the heavy rains would
wade thru it. One red shoe in the water and then
not only foot but nearly all of small girl was sitting
wet and dripping in the pond My father hearing my
cries. which far from gentle running and
ried with haste than grace to the house, not
needing my explanation of IT went in the mud! And
fell in the mud! An papa told not to in the mudl
An the mud it wet it was'' Inconsiderate parents
that they were, they locked the door and atho
yard in which pools sparkled in the sunlight was
not allowed to 60 out Laura Mellon,
Seventh Grade, 500 Fourth ST. N.
Blaine School. ~E~..
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THE HARVEST EVENT.
Honorable Mention.)

Honorable Mention.)
My mind is filed with pleasant memories of farm
life, long rambles in shady woods and cloverstarred
meadows; walks thru wheat fields and Of plumed
knights excited searching in pleasant barns for
kittens and puppies the exquisite delight of feed
ing the barnyard fowl happy visits to the pastures,
where hghspirted horses, phlegmatie and long
legged calves and colts to be found and to the pig
where little porkers wadded thru mud
to their trough and grunted pugnaeous their fare
Such are pleasant Impressions but they blur
red together it chances to be unpleasant day whose
events most clearly reeollected.
It was threshng day, hot and destructive to adults
tempers While mothers in endeavorng to break the
last years record, frying chicken ham and beef
steak and compromising various tempting desserts and
cool drinks, children busted carrying the last
mentioned preparation to the threshers Our ached
but the thresher itself not less incapable Of being
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
A TURN WORTH TAKING
Gay Strikers of Duty Miss Picnic and Repentng Make
a Resolution ..~

Gay Strikers of Duty Miss Picnic and Repening Make
Resolution ..~.:
..-.- (Prize)
One pleasant day while farm, it was the turn
Of my chum and myself to wash the dishes, but had
beeen left out of midnight feast the elders had had
the night BEFORE thought should be left out for
the dshwashng for that day. We into the house,
snatched some books from the table and off, AS
walking along feeling rather guilty, heard
someone cay:
eyes, it's their turn' Thinking they meant US to
come back, hurried At last reached the tree
It that had been blown down during Storm
lay directly across the stream We found nice seat
where could not be and tried to enjoy ourselves
Not long after we heard them calling 'Fanny Pauline!
Pauline Oh, where those girls be?'' We did not
answer I had read for what seemed to but few
moments, when Pauline threw bark at said
aughingly ''oh, wake up, old stupid and have some
fun We chased each other round and round We
felt pangs Of hunger and started for home All
was SILENT but soon heard cries Of tWhoa, Prince
Take this basket Jump, sadie' There the farm
ers just nome from a picnic They told that the
turn they had meant turn to go the pleas
ure Jaunt The laugh certainly and we ioinel
In tho very amely. But decided after that We
would take our turns at things, dishwashng included
Fifth Grade, Fanny Kellerman =
jackson School 1900 Seventh st. s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
MINNEAPOLIS. TOPICS
For Saturday, August 10:
1.-THE STORY OF A PERFECT Day,

THE STORY OF a PERFECT DAY"
Everybody recall day IN which everything
went entirely 10 his satisfaction, day that would
change in the smallest detail. may have been
DAY Of work day Of play day Of travel day of
have been entirely satisfactory to the smallest
Try to tell the story readers cannot
help but with that it indeed perfect
its particular papers must be in the hands
editor of The sJunior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST H.
At five O'clock They must be strictly original
ink side only of the than
in length nor less than 100 marked with the
and address Of the writer The must rolled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
BONNIE BECOMES A WILD sTEED.

Last year made a short visit to my uncle's farm.
had suddenly taken notion that wanted to learn
ride horseback and that my main for going
out. When evening and my cousin about to
water the horses, asked him to let take Bonnie.
Bonnie spirited horse kind, but not entirely bro
ken in, and just the imagined would like to ride.
She quiet while led her down the spring, but
after she had drank and tried mount, she became
playful led her up to an old stump, put my hands
backbone, meditated and about spring upon
her when she placid srolled away leaving 70 hang
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
A SMALL BOYS MIsERIEs.

There were four grown-ups in our wagon and the
mander of the party consisted Of lady and her two
girls
After long, pleasant ride arrived at the farm.
Many surprises awaited At every wonder the girls
manifested great scorn having lived in the country them
selves I followed wonderful machine which cut the
grain and then tied it into bundles.
Dinner being over drove with the older boys to
a nearby farm. Coming home I saw the girls at the
door, their faces pictures of disgust at my ignorance
The big boys, having to do various Chores left
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
For Saturday, August 26.
ZONE OF YOUR HOBBIES. .

This is delightful opportunity to ten about
things especially has
instance; doing
certain kind of taking certain kind
Ike fishing hunting. etc The Of subjects is
wide and hobbyriders ought topic
The papers In hands Of the editor Of The
nal Junior
NOT LATER THAN SATURDAY Evening, AUGUST 49,
At O'Clock must be strictly original written in
the not than 800 words
in length nor less 100. marked number
words and each paper signed with grade school,
and of writer. rolled
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
THE JoURNrL. JUNIOR, MIN


have spent many days since farms, but that hst
day stands before the rest of tho most thrilling
and painful memories Of my infancy.
Tenth Grade, Mae Chestnut
Central High School 1888 Garfield Ave s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
BoYIsH INCONSISTENCIES

The only day spent farm indeed
day Of experiences Early in the morning boysh in
quisitiveness led into attempt to solve the mystery
of bee hive with the result that my face
seriously dsgured for several hours During the
period of inactivity which of necessity followed ento
moogc investigations watched the hired in the all
wonderful process Of milking Thinking that could do
as well as he, given the opportunity, but the
thought the joke too good and put her foot the pail
flock Of geese with brood of goslings in tow,
waddled by. They such fluffy little balls that
could not resist besowing few gentle them,
but unpleasant that gander did make it for me!
When the smoke Of battle had cleared sight to
behoddrty clothes torn and hands scratched terribly
AS final event the calf away with me when was
leading it to pasture tramplng my hat to shape
less and dragging sufficient distance to re-
move almost the whole portion Of my trousers.
Altho thoroy disguised with farm life in general
had to admit that possessed features that
not slow. Earl Hawkins,
A Twelfth Grade, 2741 Chicago Ave
East High School
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while afterward he must have seen little girl climbing
up cherry tree fast she could CO. What is that
funny pain in my stomach I must be eating too many
Cherries said to myself. climbed down fast
had climbed up, tearing my dress Now L knew must
go in and explain to how tore my dress She said
it would be all right if did not do it again started
out for the barn feeling that heavy load had been taken
off my heart When it getting dark grand pa took
to the station in the wagon When got home
went to bed and happy little girl lay dreaming
farm Ida Cold
A Sixth Grade, ID Seventh St. s.
Jefferson School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05

Answer to last weeks puzzle: Otto Hay, Jackson,
Mich. Enos Holden Newark, N. j. H.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
TRACING A PROUD BEAUTY.

$50 this is the farmi'' exclaimed fare the
mosquitoes very bad around here auntiei # they
I'm afraid III suffer, " said deposited myself in
old armchair the front porch OF large brick
house, old, but still beautiful, with vines of all
kinds which covered the sides and windows while
it many gardens containing dahlias, holyhocks,
pansies and mignonette
ttWhy sometimes they are and sometimes they rs
not - my aunt answered. But after dinner you and
sister ought to go and the peacock, " she added.
After dinner went out, intending to everything be
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05

alone with those girls who, as felt, had
developed great animosity for me. See
ing them in the front scat of carriage
whipping imaginary horses, fastened to
make first advances of friendship. Their
greeting was anything but a welcome.
"You can't get in herel" one cried.
"Whip hinl'' the other screamed. I
made jump for the buggy and felt a
singing blow on my hand. I determined
to capture that whip, so I waited, and
when it was lowered again grasped one
end and pulled Suddenly there was a
crack MY end hung limp. fed, fol.
lowed by such cries as: 'fYou III get it! -
"We'n tell mama ON you!'
All the rest of the time I sat among
the grown-urs, "seen, but not heard -
When we were starting home, [ heard a
great whispering behind in the girls
buggy. I turned fearfully around and be-
held them pointing at me, while their
mother gave me such freezing glare!
As she never told my mother you may be
sure never did, and wasn't I glad to get
home7 Harry Collins,
B Tenth Grade, 1897 Tenth Ave, s.
South High School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-08-05
UP IN A CHERRY TREE

"Wake upl Have you forgotten that
this is the day we are going to grandpa
and grandma s farmY" said mama.
was soon wide awake and dressing quick
ly. When we were all ready to go we
started for the depot and soon we were
flying past villages, farm houses and fields.
Grandpa was at the station with wagon
to take us to his farm. He pulled up in
front of little cottage with vines COW
ering the windows and delicious grapes
growing on them. I soon became tired of
sitting in the house, (and out of mischief)
so mama told me that could go out and
look around IF anyone passed by a little
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-25
WHERE THEY WILL SPEAK.
Assignment of Orators for Patriotic
Day in Topeka Schools.

Patriotic exercises will be held at the
public schools tomorrow morning at ten
O'Clock.
The following is a partial list Of the
speakers:
Lincoln school-Geo. A Huron, Elias
Shull H Niles.
Harrison-W. W. Smith. A. K. Rod
gers and A. P. Collins.
Polk. ". Sidwen, T. J. Anderson
and - Wilson.
Jackson-B. B. smythe and Peter Hell.
Lowman-P. H. Coney and H x
Devendorf.
Van Buren-W. H. Barnes.
High school-T. B. Gerow and D. c.
Tillotson.
sumner-Harry L Pestana and Judge
Guthrie.
Garfield. L. Eldridge and Lewis
Geaque.
Brsnner-J. NJ Dumenil and Gilbert
Euclid-Rev- John Trezise.
Potwin-Capt. J. R. McNary and ".
J. Whittekind.
The other schools viii also be sup
piled with speakers but their names
have not been handed in
FIT. Pillow Post will furnish speakers
for each of the colored schools.
The exercises at the School of the As
sumption will be held at three O'Clock
in the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-25

matter for you. I can fix it that we
can get the animals and each of you
two gentlemen can then fix a place
and a time and we can have the con-
test" ''That suits me exactly" said
Blitz. 81 am agreeable" said the
major. But" Interrupted Barrett.
both of you are aware of the fact
that a camel as well as an elephant is
very lazy and if you do not urge either
of these beasts, the distance you have
prescribed for the race will never be
covered, Let me suggest a plan.
These two animals are both of them
trained to carry passengers Now if
you really want to have race and
will agree to it, I will get both of them
and you, major, can mount the ele-
plant and Blitz. you can ride the
camel and we will have a race that it
viii be well worth looking at"
THAT suits me-" said Blitz. We'll
said the major, but Blitz, you know
that I am not as active as you are, but
in order to prove to you that I am
right, I'll agree to it and I'll make a
side bet of a suit of clothes that I
win" You are on said Blitz. The
matter was then and there arranged
and it was decided that the race is to
take place on Wednesday morning,
June Z. The distance to be covered has
not as yet been determined. but it was
definitely settled that the contest
should take place in the enclosure OF
the Great Gaskill Shows.