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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20

Mr.. w. 0. Ison has reached home
from a vacation trip. He visited
Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Ply
mouth, Boston, Nahant and other east
ern points. returning from New York
by sea. Washington Evening Star.
Edward E. and William Sollars. sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Sollars of near
Oakland, left here Monday, the former
to become a student in the Baltimore
Medical College and the latter to re-
enter Charlotte Hall Academy as a
student.
Miss Irene Haulenbeek and Mrs. FL
mer Haulenbeek, her sister-in-law, are
making brief visit in the north. They
went to Baltimore in time to be present
at the closing of the Jubilee festivities.
and from there went to Philadelphia,
visiting on n. list street. Before re-
turning to Deer Park they will visit
New York, Newark, and Point Pleas
ant, New Jersey. The latter place is
near Long Branch on the Atlantic coast
and does not have the hordes of mos
quitos so prevalent at Atlantic City.
Mail carriers have no authority to
trespass upon private property and the
postal laws give them no special rights
or privileges as regard the
use of public roads The law prohibits
any wilful interference with the per-
Torrance Of postal service, but such
prohibition does not authorize mail car
riers to disregard state laws or munich
pal ordinances as regards the use Of the
public roads, nor authorizes them to
wilfully interfere with the rightful use
of public roads by both parties.
Come to our town, the metropolis of
the county, and Wen show you a model
town-one that will make any other
town its size look like 80 cents in Chi
nese money. Wen show you our schools
and churches, our prosperous fraternal
societies, our solid business concerns.
Well call your attention to the appear
ance of the people, their dress, intelH-
gence, health and smiles of prosperous
and happy lives. Wen show you lot
of girls, robust, full of life and energy,
who are fairly bubbling over with praise
for this section of our great common
wealth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Card of Thanks.

We desire in this public manner to re-
turn sincere thanks to all who have so
kindly remembered US with words of
cheer and helpful deeds, during the dark
days of affiiction and bereavement that
have rested upon our home the past
months. We invoke rich reward for all
the kind friends around US, and would
not forget to include our faithful nurse,
Mrs. Arnold, of Oakland.
JOSEPHUS HOWELL AND FAMILY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
Incidents and Events at Home and
Abroad-Personal Mention, Etc.

AbrOad-PerS0ndl Mention, Etc.
--MajGr-L NJ Burns and family, who
spent the summer at the Park, returned
to MOrgantown last Friday.
For SALE-A good team, road wagon
| and harness, can be bought cheap. Ap-
ply to w. A. Maffett, Oakland, Nd.
Mr.. Clifton White, an employee in the
Westinghouse works at Pittsburg, is
home for vacation of week or two.
For RENT-The house until recently
occupied by the Misses Porter on Alder
street.
Ex-Governor A. 3. Fleming, of W.
Va, after transacting legal business in
Baltimore, came to Oakland on Satur-
day to join his family at Oak Hall.
WANTED Good country girl for gen
eral homework; one willing to 90 to
city with family. Address, P. o. Box
1888, Mt. Lake Park, Nd.
Mrs. Ferris Bosley, of Crellin, was
/ the guest for several days this week Of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Come
way in Oakland.
EX-County Commissioner Taylor
Friend and Mr. John Frazee, both of
District No. ?, We're in Oakland Tues
day and yesterday on business.
For SALE-Two mares and one colt.
Apply to W: S. Uphole, Upper Poto-
mac, West Va. 1t.
WANTED-A competent party to take
the boarding house at our mill on Sep
TENDER LIST. The house is furnished with
stoves, bedding, dishes and electric
lights and running water Dubois &
Bond Bros. Bond, Nd.
Mrs. H. J. Frear accompanied her
son Floyd to Factoryville, Pa, last Fri
day where the latter has reentered
school for another year. Before return
ing to Oakland Mrs. Frear will visit rel
atives in and near Wilkes-Bame, Pa.
For SALE OR Property on the
southwest corner of Centre ana Wilson
streets; lot S0X12j feet: eight room
house with furnace, hot and cold water,
bath, etc; stable. Apply to JOSEPH l.
c. TAYLOR.
Ralph Thayer and Philip Peddicord,
two Of Oakland's promising boys, left
here yesterday morning for Westmins-
ter, Nd, where the former will resume
his studies and the latter enter as a stu
dent in Western Maryland College.
WANTED Bright healthy girl about
Is of neat appearance as an apprentice
in first class Art Studio. Home and
fine opportunities to the right person.
For information address or call at this
office. 1t.
Paul Naylor and Gordon Mealey, who
spent the summer vacation in Oakland,
returned to Morgantown University
Tuesday afternoon where they will be-
come students for another year. Both
these young men are promising boys and
their success is assured in whatever line
they may cast their fortunes.
a town is greatly judged by its
schools and churches. Our churches are
a credit to a city of this size. Our
church buildings are not large but neat
and inviting and our pastors are pulpit
orators, the equal Of which one seldom
finds outside the metropolitan cities.
Our schools are equally good in most re-
spects. Our buildings are all that could
be desired; our teachers are the best
that money and careful and wise school
board can employ and if our schools do
not come up to the perfection line the
fault can be traced to the pupils them
selves, who fail to appreciate the ad-
vantages a generous public has given
them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
EStray Notice.

This is to give notice that there came
tony place located about one and a-half
miles north Of Deer Park, during the
month Of June a red yearling steer with
hole in right ear and crop off of lett ear.
Owner will please come forward, prove
property, pay all damages and costs and
take the animal away.
y II .rr,r,1,-,-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20

For SALE. On account of age and
infrmities the stock of general mer-
chandise and good will of the business
conducted by me during the past thirty
years is now offered, with rent Of store
and dwelling, or sale of same if desired.
Apply to WILLIAM MOODY, Bloomington,
Maryland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Administrators Notice.

THIS is to give notice, that the subscriber
OF Garrett County, hath obtained from
the Orphans Courr of Garrett County, in
Maryland. Letters Testamentary on the per
sOnal estate Of
2EPHANIAH DUCKWORTH
late of Garrett County, deceased. All per
sons having claims against the deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof legally authenticated to
the subscriber, on or before thel 5th day of
Narcn next; they may otherwise by law be
excluded from all benefit OF said estate. All
persons knowing themselves indebted to
SAID estate are requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under our hands this 18th day OF
september, 1906
SARAH DUCKWORTH,
ENecutriX.
keySer, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Election Supervis-
ors' Notice of Ap-
pOin tment Of
Judges & Clerks
of Election.
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
FOR GARRETT COUNTY.

FOR JARRETT COUNTY.
OAKLAND, MD, September s, 1906.
The Board Of Supervisors of Elections for
Garrett county, Maryland, having selected
the following named persons to be Judges
and Clerks of Election in and for the several
election districts of said county in accord
ance with the provisions of Section of Ar
ticle 50 of the Code of Public General Laws
of the State Of Maryland for the year 1896,
hereby give notice of the names and post
ONCE address of each person so selected as
Judges and Clerks. and also the political
party which the Board of Supervisors of
Elections intends each of said persons to
represents, respectively.
The law makes the duty Of the Board to
examine promptly into any complaints
which may be preferred to them in writing
against any person so selected and to re-
move any such person whom upon inquiry
they find to be unit or incapable to discharge
the duties incumbent upon them as election
officials.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Got WASHINGTON License,

A marriage license was granted at
Washington, D. c., to Lester c. Yant-
zy and Della F. Crane, both of Noun
tain Lake Park.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
NO. S623.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ FIRST Ma TIONAL BANK OF OAK
LAND. AT OAKLAND. IN THE STATE OF
NESS. Sent. 4. lM6:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20

PEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ GARRETT NATIONAL BANK, AT
LAND. At THE CLOSE OF BrSiTESS,
September 4th, 1906.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Election District Number One
SWanton.

Francis X. Sharpless, Democrat, Judge Of
Election, Swanton; Alvesia Wilson. Republi-
can. Judge of Election. Swanton.
VIM. Turner, Democrat, Clerk Of EIec-
ton, Barnum, W. Va; John \. Wright, Re
publican, Clerk Of Election, Swanton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20
Election District Number Two
Friendsville.

puDncan, Clerk Of Election, SWantOn.
Election District Number Two
Friendsville.
Harry NJ. Umbel, Democrat, Judge Of EIec-
ton, Friendsville; James J. Frazee, Republi-
can, Juage Of Election Friendsville
r. NJ. Holman, Democrat, Clerk Of Elec-
ton. Friendsvine; William Frazee, Republi-
can, Clerk Of Election, Selbysport.
Election District Number Three
Grantsville.
Albert Warwick. Democrat, Judge OF Elec-
tion, Grantsvie; c. J. Otto. Republican.
Judge Of Election, New Germany
Clarence b. Mckenzie, Democrat, Clerk of
Election, Avilton; Lawrence Green, Repuh-
lican, Clerk of Election. Grantsvine.
Election District Number Four
Bloomington.
Charles Michael. Democrat. Judge OF Flee
ton. Westernport; Jesse Harris, Republican.
Judge Of Election. Bloomington.
Carroll Pattison, Democrat, Clerk Of Flee
ton, Bloomington; Henry Barnard. Repub-
lican, Clerk Of Election, Bloomington,
Election District Number Five
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David P. Martin. Democrat. .Tud,a ot Flac-
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LOsT-Small plain black purse for
inside handbag, containing four articles
of jewelry. Liberal reward if returned
to Miss Bridener, Ofutt's store.
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Subscribe for The Republican.
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ton, Oakland; A. W. Dewitt, Republican,
Clerk of Election, Oakland.
THOMAS LITTLE, Pres,
JAMES E. MCGETTIGAN,
E. E. SOLLARS,
Board of Supervisors of Elections for
Garrett, county.
EDMUND JAMESON, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-09-20

John F. Browning, Democrat, Judge Of
Election, Oakland; Bert Scott, Republican,
Judge of Election, Hutton.
p. \. Chisholm, Democrat, Clerk OF Elec-
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Election District Number Fourteen
Oakland.
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II. l.. Hool, Democrat, Judge of Election.
Kitzmillerviue; J. II. Wilson, Republican.
Judge of Election, Kitzmillerviue.
David 5. Sharpless, Democrat, Clerk OF
Election, Blaine, Mineral county. W. Va; \.
C. Lyons, Republican, Clerk Of Election.
Kitzmillervine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
A Sale Of5,OOO White Waists
Unquestionably the biggest variety,
the daintiest models and the great
est bargain of the season.

Forty styles Sheer Lawn and Batiste
Waists, new models, with pin tuck,
Val. and embroidery trimming; either
long or short sleeves, open front and
back and lace collar Regularly non
81. 70 and $500. All on Saturday JOU
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
DOVER.
roolal correspondenoo Of Every Evenlng.

5rociai Correspondence Of Every Evening.
Dover. June pa certificate Of incor-
poration was filed here yesterday, for the
Ellis Co. Of Baltimore Nd, 20 prospect for
and produce crude petroleum and 10 prepare
the same for market capital stock, 100000.
Theodore j. Connrd, aged % years, who
recently returned from the South, with his
parents, 20 their home, near Moores' Mill,
two miles south of Dover, died on Wednos-
day evening of typhoid lover after two
weeks illness
State Councillor Lank OF the State Council.
Ir O. u. A. NJ. paid am official visit. last
evening, 20 Caesar Rodney Council, No. =,
Of this town. accompanied by State Vice
Councillor b. +. Simmons, Jr
The Summer School of Methods will open
here on Monday next at the Conference
Academy, under the direction of Prois
J. u. Carroll and H. L. Cross.
Miss Ethel Hardcastle daughter Of VIII
liam Hardcastle of Chcswold, and William
II. Cauow of near Choswold, were married
on wednesday evening at kenton by Rev
Habbard The bride and groom were ten
uered a reception last evening at their home
on the farm Of the groom, near Chcswold.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22

White Crocheted Spreads in a variety
of Marseilles designs, hemmed Hfln
and ready for use value Toe, at. -fJ1
500 dozens Ladies' Fine Summer
Ribbed Vests, taped neck and In
armholes, the l21ac quality, at.... ~
Women's Fine Ribbed Pants, only
a limited quantity. bottom trim Inn
med with lace, the l9c quality at iU6
CORSET COVERS of extra good
quality cambric, high neck, tight I'M
fitting, values l9c, special at.. tUJ
CORSET COVERS Of good quail
ity nainsook, round neck style, which
consists of two rows Val. insertion
and beading, with Baby Ribbon neck
and sleeves, edged to match; 06n
value 4Sc..... ...............-.... Guv
GOWNS, full size; fine muslin f;
three styles, with hemstitching OF
insertings of Torchon lace and EN-
broidery, cluster of tucks be- 9Cln
tween; value SOC, at........... JOb
DRAWERS of muslin OF cambria (;
full size, with hemstitched 1fln
ruifle; value DC, at. lou
New Wash Neckwear, the 25c I'M
kind at... .................... iOU
Women's extra large size Lancaster
Gingham Aprons, with pockets, DIN
500 Alarm Clocks, the best Western
make, guaranteed good time 60n
Keepers at..... .................... OOu
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
DOVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Epecial Correspondence Of Every Evening,
Dover. June 22.-The graduating exor-
cises Of the Dover High School were held
last evening in the Dover Opera House, AZ
which there wns n large attendance. The
programme was.
Invocation Rev. l.. r. Barratt; merry
June. chorus; salutntory, "ihe New South. -
Donald Downs essay. Harmony of Nature
Lillian S. Jones; oration, spirit Of the Past ~
Paul Stevens. oration, "Ou Republic on
ward and Upward" James Baynard Bioe
grafton, Thomas jefferson" John r..
Bohon, essay "Thou Shalt Not Think" Ina
Clements. "Let the Hills With Song Re
sound" chorus; essay, Conservation of
Energy" Hazel q. Cariss; essay "Our Aris-
focrary." Mary n Boyle. essay, "Opportuni-
ties Mary Tucker; valedictory, RESPONSE
hiities Of q Young Man." Elmer Blades
professional march, Lillian Jones, Emma
Stephens. address TO graduates, James II.
Hughes, presentation of diplomas George
Nj Jones, "Bclls of Dreamland," chorus
bcnediction, Rev L. r. Barratt.
This morning the schools closed until
Eoptemher 5th.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
MrnnIErowN PERSONALS.
-l.l IIo-re.r,ndence M Frerv rronIn1

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Middlctown. June - James light
bourne IS visiting friends at Oxford MI
.,irs Ernest Solway and son of Dewey are
visiting Mrs John Solway Alfred Con-
aollee Is spending some time at lfehohoth
NJ. and Mrs Harry Lord Of Dover have
been visiting Mr. and Mn. J. b Messick
Ms. A. NJ Mckee and Miss Allie Mckee are
al Rehohoth-Mrs Liston Townsend and
NHss Helen Townsend are visiting Mrs.
sohn +. Ginn-David Leshem and sister,
aliss Jennie Leshcm, Of Wilmington, have
heen visiting Mr.. and Mrs +. 5. Jones -
Miss Lizzie B. Thompson is visiting friends
In Wilmington John A. Jolls and Mrs
4. 4. Lconhart have returned from VIII
minrton-Mr and Mrs. Bassett Ferguson
have been visiting her parents Mr. and
Mrs James n. Shallcross Miss Mary Max
wei is visiting Miss Carrie DowneY of New
Cnstle-Dr g. b. Pearson attended the
commencement exercises at Delaware Col
loee-Dr. and Mrs. S. NJ. Price Of Phila-
delphia have been visiting Mrs. William
prcc-Frank Richards is visiting his sister
Mrs John Grassland, near McDonough-
lulu Ratledge has returned 70 her home in
Townsend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
ENTERTAINED AT A DANCE.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Mddletown, June 22.-Nfiss Hattie Cullen
entertained a number of friends at her home
ON South Broad street. last evening, in
Philadelphia. Dancing was the principal
feature Of the evening.
Among the guests we're Miss Elsie r.
Jones, Miss Lizzie Holten Miss Mary Gill
Mis- Lillian Wachcr Miss MAY kimpol, Miss
Lillian Solwav, Miss Ada Roberts, Daniel
Stevens, Arthur Evans. John Gill Norman
kimpel William j, Beasten, r. W. Dean,
Harvey Joshell and others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
Advent of Summer

According to the calendar summer arrived
al 3.Of O'Clock yesterday morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
Mems Summer Underwear
AT Actual Savings Of a Third or More

AT Actual savings OF lnird or moTe
Mems Balbriggan Underwear, shirts
double seats, worth 35c, at. Z5G
Mems colored Balbriggan Under
wear, such as dark gray, blue and 9Hn
black the 35c quality at........ Efu
Mems extra fine Silky Fibred"
combed Egyptian Balbriggan Under
wear; Shirts nicely finished with
ribbed bottom; Drawers are 90n
double seated we'll worth 65c, at OJb
Boys extra fine Balbriggan Under
wear. Shirts nicely bound with silk
braid. Drawers have sateen bands and
suspender tapes ana double seated,
knee and ankle length value 35c 01n
Special at. .................. ....'' ~
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
rmEp EoR CRUELTY TO A HOG.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening.
Laurel June % William Murray WAS
arraigncd before Magistrate Clapham YES
icrday. charged with cruelty Co animals, in
having wantnnlv hot a shoC belonging 10
Georgc Kitchens His fine and costs
amounted TO S4aS,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
TWO HURT AT LAUREL.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel. June 22-rheodore W. Elliott. n
Uell-knowu farmer of near Laurel. sustained
D broken Lex. ON Wednesday. by being thrown
from a load OF berry crates
Leslie Knowles am employe Of the regis
tor's Office. had his hand badly crushed in
q printing press Yesterday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
Our Saturday Specials.

Boys Brownie Overalls, Of good
quality blue denim, with apron 9fn
fronts; all sizes, at.............. ( 10
Women's extra fine Percale Wrap
pers; an entirely new stock in dark
stripes, extra full, wide fiounce 7ln
Skirts; we'll worth Sl.25, at.... J6
Children's Dresses in ginghams and
chambrays; different styles; all hln
new models; the CSC quality, at. fJG
Wash Gingham Petticoats, for women
and misses, all lengths. regular 95n
39c value, at...........s........ LJv
Ladies' Dressing Sacques, in good
quality lawn, mostly light colors, 0hn
value 49c, at............ LJu
Boys Wash Pants, in brown, blue
greys and stripes, up to II years, I'M
l9c value, luu
so dozen black patent Leather 1no
Belts, "Fritzi Scheff," at....... lUv
Fine Jap Silk Waists, some
plain tailor-made others again
trimmed with fine lace; value 0Qn
81. 90, at....................... VuV
Bleached Sheets, hemmed, ready for
use, Slx9O, the 75c quality. Sale bhn
price. ...........'.'' w"
Pillow Cases Of fine bleached muslin
45x36 inches, the 15c grade. Sale 1 11n
price. .-............... Nv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
SCHOLARS GIVE DANCE.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Nhddlotown, June 22-rhe pupils Of the
High School gave an informal dance i'm
Assembly Hail Tuesday evening Music
was furnished by Miss Lena pleasanton.
Among those who took part were Misses
Ida Howell Elsie Jones. Mary Maxwell,
Maude pcakNnc Lillian Solwav. Elizabeth
lloltcn. Jonactte Schriotz Ada Scott, Ethel
Cochran. LYDIA nockcrtv. Helen Rowe.
Helen Bigrs Nellie Janvicr. Blanche
Doakyne. Emily Alice. TAYLOR Barnett. JAY
Parker James Lockwood s. G.. Pennington.
Rccco Darlington, Woodall Cochran, Bcn-
iamin Biggs Delaware Dockortv, lambert
" Davidson. Emory Hukill. Norman kim
pei. William Bcnstcn and others.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-22
SALE OF HOMESTEAD.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening,
Laurel June 22-Mrs Maranda Dashiell
has purchased the homestead belonging to
the Miss Emily Hearn estate, on Central
avenue for SO. 200
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-29
A MISERY'S LITTLE JOKE.
(By NJ. Quad.)


II nature makes spendthrift. as
the old saying goes. then Nature
makes miser as we'll. John NJ. Tweed
and wife, father and mother of Henry
Tweed, were so extravagan and prod
igal in their habits that they were the
talk OF the community, and at last
brought up in the poorhouse. The boy
Henry, even as a child was misery
inclined. He hid away portions of his
food, he secreted part of his toys;
when he was ten years old he had the
identical penny given him by a caller
when he was a year old He had the
lust of money-getting and money-sav-
Ing. He never went to school for
day in his life, and yet at twelve years
old he could write a sort of signature
that stood for his name forever after,
and he could figure as we'll as If he
had studied mathematics for years.
That was all the education he wanted.
To have attended school would have
cost money for books. 1t would have
prevented him from earning money.
At eight years old the boy was trap
ping muskrats, rabbits and skunks; at
ten he was buying their furs. At fif-
teen he had a pedler's wagon and q
horse, and was making money enough
to have comfortably supported his
parents. Not a cent did they get from
him, however. When the county Of
icials at last decided to send them to
the poorhouse, it was the son who
conveyed them there in his wagon.
There was only one saving clause in
the mans whole life. His word was
as good as his bond. He exacted the
last penny, but he also paid the last
At twenty years of age he was loan
ing money and buying real estate. At
the same time he was living on raw
vegetables and wearing clothing beg
ged here and there. 1t is not on rec
ord that any man ever bested him in
a trade Of any sort. When his father
and mother died it was generally I'M
derstood that Henry had no near rel
atives. He was never heard to refer
to any one. nor did any one claiming
relationship ever visit him. He died
storm and was supposed to have left
fortune of about $4,000. It was soon