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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
ELECTRIC POLE FELL ON HIM.
Joseph H. hcRobie, Lineman, Had a
Narrow Escape Yesterday.

Joseph H. McRobie, lineman employ
ed by the Garrett County Telephone
Company, had a very narrow escape
from serious injury yesterday afternoon
while in the performance of his duties.
Mr.. McRobie was on an electric light
pole near the West building on Second
street for the purpose of making some
alterations in a telephone line which
was also strung on the pole and
had cut the line loose when the
weight of wires now strung from but
one side of the cross arms pulled the
pole down. In descending the pole
struck against Mr. Vests house and
the jar broke Mr. Microbes hold. pre-
cipltating him to the pavement, the
pole following and falling upon him.
He suffered bruises on all parts of his
body but fortunately escaped with no
broken bones. He was later taken to
his home at the Park where he is re-
ported as resting this morning,
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II. c.. SINCELL & co.

weak woman and her way is once more
repeated.
On Tuesday of last week Tony was
working at Independ ence, and while he
was away the despoiler in the person of
one Raphael Carbon pronunciation on
the ebony, younger, handsomer and
sprightlier man entered the happy home
and stole away its chief charms. Tony
went hom that evening to find his two
year old son crying in the middle of the
road, his chubby fists dashing aside the
tears, his voice lamenting for the lost
ones. The house was silent, the fires
were cold, the occupants had fled. Tony
could not believe what the neighbors
told him that during his absence his
wife had fled with Carbon-but after
awhile and when proof conclusive had
been produced by kindly nejghbors, he
was confronted by his troubles in all its
ugliness, and he sat down to reason it
out. Tony didn't weep much, but he
thought a great deal, and while he has
been somewhat slow in putting those
thoughts in execution he is now out
for hair" and there will doubtless be
more trouble when the outraged hus-
band meets up with the man who stole
his wife, his baby and his worldly goods
Tony is rather good looking Italian.
He has black hair, black eyes that snap,
a swarthy complexion that displays his
long residence meath sunny skies; his
stature is not large, but it indicates
strength. For six years he has resided
at Victoria, and has worked long and
hard to keep his family and humble
home. A year or so ago the man with
the angelic name-R aphael-cam upon
the scene, and it appears that Tony's
peace of mind has suffered ever since.
Raphael saw Tony's wife and desired
her for his own. His persuasive power
eventually carried her off and the be-
longings of the faithful husband with
her His wife is an American woman,
sad to say, and was formerly Bessie
Flanagan, a sister to the young Flana-
gan that was murdered over at Austin
mines some twelve or fourteen months
ago. The husband has ascertained that
the couple left lrontown on the Tuesday
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
Incidents and Events at Home and
Abroad personal Mention, Etc.

Mr.. Hamill Casteel, of Sang Run, was
visitor to this Office on Saturday.
Miss Carrie Mayer, of Terra Alta,
was in Oakland Tuesday as the guest of
Miss Grace Jones.
Mr.. Paul Kochke, who resides at
Durbin, West Va, is in Oakland this
week visiting friends.
Ex-County Commissioner Isaac W.
Alternately, Of District No. 8, was in
Oakland last Saturday ON business.
Mrs. M. c. limbaugh and children,
40 spent the holidays with relatives in
~Ialtimore, have returned to Oakland
Squire William A. Harvey, of Cor
man, was in Oakland Thursday evening
last and made this office brief business
visit.
Mr.. Albert Ashby, of Oakland was in
Philadelphia several days last week on
business connected with his numbering
operations.
Mr.. William A. Smith, of Hoyes, was
in Oaklank last Thursday when he quail
flied as one of the directors of the First
National Bank.
Mr.. John R. Browning, secretary of
the Garrett Pomona Grange, was in
Oakland Tuesday when he made this
office business visit.
Mr.. A. C. Browning, who went to
Florida from Oakland early in the fall
with the intention of staying all winter,
returned home Sunday evening.
Jerry Stanton went out to Parkers-
burg Saturday night to accompany his
wife and children home who have been
visiting relatives there for two or three
weeks.
Horace Coddington, who was engaged
at carpenter work along the line of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for several
weeks, returned to his home here Sat
urday night
Mr.. John Garrett, of Oakland, Md,
who came here Christmas morning on
visit, returned home Wednesday. He
became suddenly sick of erysipelas and
is just able to be out, -Keyser Echo.
Rev. j. B. Shoup, of Bittinger, who
is assisting Rev. E. Manages with SER
vices at the Deer Park Lutheran church
this week, was in Oakland yesterday as
the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Manages.
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Died..

FRAzEE-James William Frazee, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Milford Frazee, of
Friendsville, died on January -, aged
five years, ten months and 25 days.
The funeral services were conducted in
the Cove Lutheran church on the fol-
lowing Sunday by Rev. H. C. Salem.
who preached from the text, "The Day
Of Adversely. A large number of
people was present at the funeral. The
stricken family have the sympathy of
the community. The little one was an
interesting boy and will be greatly miss
ed in the town aud the home. When he
was taken i'll he told his parents that he
would not get well. May the Lord com
fort the sorrowing parents is our prayer.
H. c. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
The Blessings of Sleep.

Sleep! God bless the man who first
invented sleepW While l am asleep l
have neither fear nor hope, neither
trouble nor glory, said Sancho Panza.
Blessings on him who invented sleep,
the mantle that covers all human
thoughts; the food that appeases hun
ger; the drink that quenches thirst; the
fire that warns; the cold that moderates
heat; and lastly, the general coin that
purchases all things; the balance and
weight that makes the shepherd equal
to the king and the simple to the wise.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
Weight of a Dollar.

Can any one tell how many 81 bills it
takes to weigh as much as a 500 gold
piece" was asked Of a number of clerks
in large mercantile house.
The answers showed a remarkable
range of opinions. One member of the
party, whose business it was to handle
money in large sums, suggested the
number would be from 1000 to 1,2OO.
Others guessed down to 500 but none
lower.
The number is from thirty to thirty
one, according to the condition and clean
illness of the bills.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
flicker Ads"

We stated recently in these columns
that we had never taken Ticker ads. for
several years, and that we was in favor
of the movement started in Memphis
agin the saloons; and now that fathead,
Sigh Lyle, wants to know how we can
publish prohibitionist paper and get
on jag onct or twict week. We get
drunk as an individual, not as a editor
Doyou ketch onSigh?- Hard man, Tenn,
Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18

Mr.. Elwood Offutt, of Oakland, went
to New York City last Monday where
he is attending the automobile show
with the purpose in view of purchasing
an up-to date machine early in the
spring.
MIR. A. c. Whetsell went to Washing
ton Sunday night, returning to Oakland
Tuesday evening, accompanied by his
wife and children, who have been in
that city during the winter with rela-
tives.
F. F. Goss, of Oakland, Mo, who is
contractor for the Kendall Lumber
Co., cutting timber for that firm, spent
Saturday in the city on business, and
was caller at this office. -Meyersdale
Republican.
Mr.. E. D. Williams, of the Antietam
Paper Company, Hagerstown, was in
Oakland yesterday when he made this
office call and received a large order
for stationery and other things needful
IN the printing business.
Mrs. John Arnold left Oakland Mon
day for Pittsburg, Pa, where she will
be the guest of relatives for a short
time. From Pittsburg she will 90 to
Unlontown and Fairmont where she
will also visit relatives before returning
home.
The case of Luther J. Brown against
the International Harvester COMPANY.
IN the Circuit Court here in which Mr..
Brown claimed damages for injury to
pair Of horses has been settled bv the
payment Of $3.50 on the part Of the de-
PENDANT.
The partners who have been doing
a wholesale liquor business here as the
"Dellwood Supply Company, " have dis
agreed among themselves and receivers
have been appointed to take charge Of
the property and wind up the affairs of
the partnership.
Mrs. John O. Michael, wife of Mr..
John O. Michael, merchant of Oakland,
who was operated upon in one of the
Baltimore hospitals early last fall for
cancer Of the breast, is in an extremely
precarious condition, at present. She
is at the home of her daughter at Balti-
more
Miss Annie Spedden, who has been
the guest Of her sister, Mrs. G. A. Boil
den, for some weeks past, departed this
afternoon for Oakland, Md, where she
will visit until Saturday evening, when
she will leave for the east for the re-
mainder of the winter season. Graf
ton Sentinel.
Miss Tede Litzinger is at Webster,
attending at the bedside of her sister,
Mrs. Willie Burgess, who has been
quite i'll for some days past, but who is
much better at this time. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burgess and family will remove to Par
sons, W. Va, just as soon as Mrs. Bur-
CESS health will permit, and where Mr.,
Burgess will open large tailoring es-
Establishment. Grafton Sentinel.
Mr.. Herman Englehart, son of the
late William Englehart, of Accident,
was in Oakland several days visiting his
sister, Mrs. J. S. Gnegy. Mr.. Engle-
hart, until very recently was engaged
in the bakery business at Uniontown,
Pa, selling out to Mr.. George Fulmer,
Of Oakland, who has taken charge of
the bakery. Mr.. Fulmer will move his
family to Uniontown in the near future.
For Sale-W Working Collie puppies;
bred from imported dogs. For prices
apply to Hugh Calderwood, Altamont
Springs Farm, Deer Park, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
Col. Sturaiss Also a nirertnr

In the account Of the election of di-
rectors Of the various banks which was
published in these columns last week,
the name Of Col. A. G. Sturgiss was in
advertently omitted from the list of di-
rectors Of the FIRST National of Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
MARRIED.

NEWMAN-LEE-At the home Of the
groom near Oakland, on Sunday even
ing, January 18th, 1906, by Rev. j. B.
Workman, pastor of St Paul's NJ. f.
church, Oakland, Miss Grace Lee,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Salem
Lee, and Mr.. Charles ]. Newman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
Entertained in Honor Of DR.. and Hrs.
SeIby.

The Misses Robinson entertained
quite a large number Of young people at
their residence on Alder street last
Friday night in honor of DR.. and Mrs.
Benz. F. Selby, who recently returned
to Oakland from their honeymoon.
Twenty-four couples were present.
Dainty refreshments were served after
an hours pleasure at cards.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
Meeting of Pomona Grange.

The following report of the meeting
Of the Garrett Pomona Grange, held in
MAYORS Hall, Oakland, on Saturday,
January 18th, 1906, has been furnished
this paper by Mr.. John r. Browning,
secretary Of the Grange:
Garrett Pomona Grange met at the
appointed hour at MAYORS Hall in Oak
land on January 18th, and was called to
order by the Worthy Master.
Mr.. William Bishoff was appointed
stewart; H. Steiding assistant steward;
Mrs. Conneway lady steward and VIM.
GIotfeIty gate keeper, after which the
recently elected officers were installed
by Bro. B. F. Paugh, Past Master of
the Armistead Grange, assisted by Bro.
VIM. Bishoff of the Hoyes Grange. Mr..
George E. Bishoff was appointed to
make arrangements with subordinate
oranges for meeting Mr.. Hartman.
1.-THE secretary was instructed to no.
tlfy all subordinate oranges to make an
immediate report to the secretary of
Pomona grange of the number of mem
bers, date of charter and name of Master
Of the respective oranges whereby they
may be supplied with cards free Of
charge
1.-THE next meeting of the Grange will
be held on April 18th, at 1Oo'clock a. M,
in MAYORS Hall, Oakland.
"All correspondence should be adj
dressed to John R. Browning, secretary
Garrett Pomona Grange, R. F. D.,
Deer Park, Md
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18
For Sale.

A pair Of fine mares, one bay the
other iron gray; weight 2765 pounds;
ages five and six years; good action,
good style and good workers. Apply
to CHAs. A. AsHBY, CRELLIN, Md. At.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-01-18

A stranger generally judges a commu-
nifty by the paper that falls into his
hands. If the paper shows liberal pa
tronage, if it looks thrifty and-up-to
date, the stranger who reads it con-
cludes the town and community are in
habited by an enterprising people Thus
the paper attracts or repels the stranger
who is looking for location and invest
ment. And thus well supported paper
helps to increase the citizenship which
increases all kinds of business.
The young people of ST. Mark Luth-
eran church, with the assistance of sew
eral young friends of the other churches
will give an entertainment in the
near future called aunt Jerusha S
Quilting Party" for the benefit of the
proposed new Lutheran church. This
is a rustic entertainment similar in
character to "The Old Maids Conven-
ton given by the young people last
winter. 1t introduces humorous types
and incidents and local hits. The time
and place will be announced next week.
Mr.. G. w. Eckles, of Grafton, lessee
of the Oakland Hotel; was in Oakland
one day last week in company with an
official of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road Company making an inspection of
the hotel here and noting the needed re-
pairs and requirements to put it in first
class shape for the next season. While
great amount of work was done last
year on the building and grounds other
improvements on a vaster scale will be
made before the house is opened this
year. Mr. Eckles will give his personal
attention to all details of the work
which insures it being done properly
and well.
Estimates carefully compiled show
that during 1905 the steam railroads in
the United States spent nearly half a
billion dollars for engines and cars.
The orders placed during the year ag-
gregated 34l, 315 freight cars, 6, 265 To-
comotives and 3,289 passenger cars.
Taking $1,000 each as the average cost
Of freight cars those ordered last year
would cost $341, 315,OOO. 1t is probable
that the average cost per car would ex-
coed 81, 0OO,a those now being built are
much larger than those of few years
ago, steel being used to a much greater
extent, many of the cars being
built exclusively of it, and all the big
ysstems are now building their own
refrigerator cars. Hence the estimate of
81, 600 per car is considered conserva-
tive.
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afternoon referred to, taking the accom-
mediation train to Terra Alta, and from
there went to Oakland, where he lost
trace of them Albert offers fifty dol
lars-so he says to anyone who will APP
prehend the man and woman. Tony
says he will catch them sooner or later
and doubtless he will. Grafton Sen
tinel.
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Summer Curtains.

In the arrangement Of the draperies
lies half the charm Of a room. When
the house is cleaned in the spring, cur
tains are changed for the summer--at
least that is the rule in most vel
dered households. The heavy curtains
that have served so well to exclude
Jack Frost are taken down, and soft
white ones, thru which the cooling
zephYrs Of summer may readily make
their way, are substituted.
In the houses of persons Of ordinary
means the most satisfactory curtains
are those of fine white bobbinet as they
launder well, drape gracefully and wear
long time. Simplicity prevails In
their arrangement. These curtains are
more ornamental than the embroidered
lace curtains, because they are soft and
can be gathered into many graceful
drapings. They are specially, pretty. in
bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining
rooms, where light and airy aspect is
particularly appreciated.
An attractive curtain is made Of fine
Swiss applique on net, French applique
and Saxon lace are also a pretty com
bination much in favor.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-17

II INVASION Of the remaining un-
plated wooded and farm lands
within the city limits by cottag-
ers is progressing at a great rate. The
demand for the few cheap lots that are
left in sylvan and rural districts that
Of the city is SO active that few local.,
ties will be without their colonies of
new rooted cottages at the end Of the
season. .
While it is expected that street car
extensions, which have been ordered by
the council, will act as a further tonic
on the demand for outside lots, the
tion facilities, but are buying and
building beyond the touch Of car lines.
There is demand for building lots ip
all four sections Of the city. Some Of
the home builders prefer the neighbor-
hood Of Minnehaha creek; others go to
the other extreme, in the Glenwood
park district, or near Camden Place.
Columbia Heights neighborhood, as
we'll as in the new Seven Oaks, which
is miles southwark on the banks Of the
Mississippi. Still other cottagers pre-
fer the j. T. Elwell tract in Southeast
Minneapolis, or that general locality.
Lynnhurst is not without it's adherents,
while Linden Hills is able, to show a
good record for popularity.
L Lake Region Popular.
"A: study of the building news each
week, this week for instance, will re-
veal that several inexpensive cottages
are to be built at once near. Lake Har-
riet. Other parts Of the city make. 3
showing in the. news notes reproduced
from the Improvement Bulletin. The
really significant items, however, are
those which are usually considered too
small for inclusion in building sum
mary. These represent pioneer build
ing in the sylvan and rural districts
referred to, and contain the real germ
Of the future good citizenship and
genuine prosperity of Minneapolis.
Some of these improvements, the
first year, amount to no more than $25.
Next year another $25 to $1,000 is
added, and the next year, perhaps, an
other thousand: The process is the
evolution Of home. ....,.-
The first step Of these pioneers is to
buy lot. The first requisite is cheap
ness. One hundred dollars is a fair
standard, and from that to $3.50, the
lot to be paid for in monthly Install
ments Of SIS to $40. * :....
... First a Tent. .. =
The next step is possibly to rig up
tent ,on the land and cook shanty
j Some cottagers make a cheap house
out Of lumber bought from building
wrecking firms: Still others are con
tent with piano box for a starter
The main idea is to begin home; te
| get lot that is ones own. The house
will take care Of itself. With LOT
and tent the new householder is pre-
pared for summer residence. Mean
while, after work, the head Of the fam
lily spends his spare hours on the con
structiOn of a house. It nav not ibe
pretentious affair, but it is built
on honor, and is sufficient for the
winter. During the winter the house
holder plans how he may divide ILL
wages up between regular expenses
payment on the lot, and purchase 9o1
material for an addition to the house
and for a: better henhouse and COW
barn; meanwhile he is happy =; ~ :
-, One Firms Work., .i,,, -
One firm has sold in three weeks II.
lots at 800 and $110 EACH. The pur
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-17
BARGAINS SNAPPED UP
Edward j. O'Brien Notes Tendenc1e;
of Present Day Realty. -.

Edward J. O'Brien contributes q re-
sumo Of the. market today; He deals
principally in large properties, and de-
votes much of his time to the business
section. He notes the swapping up. OF
1.-THE last month has shown marked
tendency" says Mr.. O'Brfen, in the
local capitalist to take advantage of
the bargains offered in business and In
ing that stimulates local buying in real
estate more than. to find that outsiders
are quietly buying the choice locations:
If our local investors could only half
appreciate the chances they. are neg,
lecting they would sell the bonds and
stocks they clamor for at prices to net
them less than per cent and buy down
town property at prices to net rarely
less than Z per cent.
cold settlers are often asked why
they did not buy corners on the pros
selves fabulously rich. The chances
are fifty to one today to make for
tunes better than they were forty. years
ago when the city was in an embronic
stage. The general business center is
now :. firmly established and the in
weston cannot possibly 90 astray, espe-
cially in buying downtown business
property at The present prices. The
shopping tendency exists, to a marked
degree in Minneapolis, but is gradually
diminishing as these same shoppers find
that the Bargains are being snapped
up while they were going around from
office to office looking for the phantom
Is per cent net. i a.. 2%., .. .... ..:.s
1.-THE progressive movement Of the
{real estate board is also doing good
work in advertising our city with its
real estatee' advantages. Few people
realize that the real estate transfeTs
last year were $ls 25,4s4, the building
clearings $S13 ,579, 5ss. Minneapolis
| and its real estate investments are
worth looking into:'' %.<5r7 2ey@
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OF his HORSE. he had no concern for
the appearance. Of the streets of Min

OF his horse he had no concern for
the appearance of the streets of Min
neapolis.
81 However, this is to be changed.
After the police have arrested few
citizens it is expected that the people
will awake to the situation, whose rem
sedY lies in their own. hands.
In Denver, Mayor Jones says, one is
socially ostracized who throws any de-
bris whatever Into a street or alley
unless he repair the damage at once.
Coventry is the destination Of anyone
who violates this tacit understanding
that the city is not to be defled. AS
result, the streets are clean, favor
able impression is made on the visitor,
homes in Denver.
A college president who visited Min
neapolis this week, altho speaking high
ly Of the city, made the gentle sug-
gestion that he did not believe suffi-
cient care was given to the streets.
Altho it was possibly a good sign that
the streets were now being torn up for
improvements, he found that streets
were apt to be left in bad shape for
up and reflled. An instance Of this is
shown along the Minnehaha car line,
beyond Lake street, where water pipe
has been laid and the street left i'm
passable for the summer, because the
| dirt was not soaked and tamped as the
ditch was being filed.
The real estate board, the women g
Improvement league, the district i'm.
provement leagues, the Commercial
club and the public generally are ex-
! pected to take individual action in the
matter and to induce public senti
ment that will not countenance. the
tossing Of even transfer into the pub:
! lie street. With this accomplished II
| is believed that, a long step will have
been taken to help along real estate
values. II. .,.a&4, -. 49, w..