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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
Died

DIXoN-The death Of Mrs. Eliza c.
Dixon which occurred on Tuesday Of
last week, removed from among us one
of the most prominent old ladies Of this
community, she. having lived here 81
years and by her Christian character
and example cndeared herself to all
who knew her. Mrs. Dixon was a Miss
Thayer before her marriage and was
born in Oakland, Md, April II, 1919,
her age at the time Of her death being
81 years, > months and days. Her an
cestors came from Massachusetts. She
was married to- Mr.. James Dixon who
has been dead over q years. He was
one Of Mineral county's most substan-
tlal citizens. Their marriage was
blessed with ten children, six Of whom
are living and mourn the loss of a de
voted mother Those living are Mrs.
Hannah Ashby, Mrs. Helen L. Dixon.
Mrs. Costanza S. Mason, Mrs. Martha
T. Harvey and Messrs. J. Frank and
W. T. Dixon. Those dead are Mrs.
Sophronia Junkins, Stephen L., Jos.
A, and Jas. p Dixon.
The interment was made in the fam
ly burying ground a short distance from
her late residence. Rev. J. P. Feltner,
of the NJ. E. church, Of which she had
been member sc years conducted the
last sad rites. In the course Of his re-
marks he paid most beautiful tribute
to her pure Christian life which
shed such benign influence on the
members of her family, Her body was
followed to its last resting place by a
large concourse of relatives and friends.
The pail bearers were John, Jesse, A.
c., and W. T. Dixon, Thos. W. Ashby,
and A. 3. Harvey Elk Garden Corr.
Piedmont Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04

Winfield Scott burst was born Nav
%, 1913, near what is now known as
Sutton, Md, and died at his home Sep
TENDER p, 1905, aged S. years, 8
months and 80 days. Deceased died of
paralysis, being stricken Sunday even
ing, Sept 23rd, and died Monday even
ing, Sept. "a. This more fully demon
strates the fact that in the midst Of life
we are in death. At the time Of his
death the deceased was a member of
the M. Z. church, being converted Jan
uary LIST, 1895, and remained faithful
until death. Funeral services were
conducted at the Mount Zion NJ. E.
church by Rev. Theophilus Mccoy, af
ter which interment was made in the
Blocher cemetery. Deceased was
known and loved by all and will be re-
membered for his kind, generous and
hOspitable acts. He leaves to mourn
his loss wife and a daughter, four
brothers and two sisters and a host of
friends. In his last labor on earth he
was engaged in church work and SEEM
ed greatly delighted with the success
which was had in the Sunday afternoon
service. So ended the life Of a dear
husband, loving father, kind brother
an affectionate friend. His last words
were uttered with out stretched hand.
seeming to look to yonder shore and
grasping the hand of the one standing
by him saying, 81 will soon be there. "
May we say with one of old; BLESSED
are they which die in the Lord"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
MARKERS TO BE PLACED ON LINE
rs Will Be Finale of Garrett-Alle-
ANY County Boundary Dispute.

The Allegany County Commissioners
passed on order yesterday directing the
county surveyor to run the Chisholm
line and make a plat of it setting out
the calls and distances and that COM
mittee be appointed to have charge of
the erection of suitable monuments in
each mile of the line. Commissioner
Adam Lebeck was appointed the COM
mittee. This ends the Garrett-Alle-
gany county boundary dispute involving
$500 acres. A number of citizens of the
county in the disputed territory have
not paid their taxes and the present
move is to locate them definitely. Judge
BOYD some time ago decided that the
Chisholm line.was the correct boundary
line. An act of the last legislature
calling for the people in the disputed
territory to vote on the question was
recently declared void as it did not des-
ignate where the voters in the disputed
territory were to vote.
The order is as follows:
Whereas, the line between Allegany
county and Garrett county has been
definitely established by the decree of
the Circuit court for Garrett county
and whereas the line has never been
plainly marked on the ground and
whereas number Of citizens of Ale
gany county have not paid taxes on
their property in Allegany county, now
therefore, be it resolved, that the coun-
ty surveyor be directed to run the CHS
holm line and make plat of it setting
out the calls and distances and file a
copy Of it with clerk of the circuit court
of Allegany county as well as the clerk
of the board
That the president Of the board be
empowered to appoint q committee Of
the board who shall have suitable mon
uments in each mile Of the line and
countersign all bills for this work
Commissioner Adam Lebeck was APP
pointed as a committee to have charge
Of the erection Of suitable monuments.
Cumberland News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
BITTNGER.
.@e.esaa a.sNas.aaaas.

Fewer voices are now blending,
Meath the forests golden shade,
Evening songs no more ascending,
From the deep deserted glade.
Though the summer days are over,
Purple tints on wooded hill;
Welcome, welcome, gay October,
With all thy frost we love the still.
W L. Thomas, the village school
master made flying trip to his home
at Fike, Md, last Saturday, and since
his return he carries about a fatherly
smile.
c. {. Ellithorpe and Master Paul
Davis drove over to Markleysburg, Pa,
last week and spent few days with
the latter mother.
A. J. Oester and family and Joseph
Buckle were on a business trip to Oak
land last Saturday.
A party consisting Of Rev. Shoup and
wife and granddaughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Z. Wiley, Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Bit
finger, John Bitzell and friend, Miss
Rosa Strark, and Messrs. Patterson
Engle, F. NJ. Bittinger and Noah Stark.
went to Gettysburg, Pa, last week and
spent some time looking over the battle
field and returned home much pleased
with their trip.
Messrs. Thomas. Clarence, Clever,
Columbus, and Clarke Brenneman and
Miss Fannie Brenneman attended the
fair at Meyersdale, Pa, last week.
Simon Brenneman has been disabled
for few days. as the result Of a gath
ering on his left hand.
Joseph Buckle was slightly hurt last
Friday while employed on William Mil
ler's saw mill at Accident.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
AN OLD CITIZEN PASSES AWAY
Mr.. Thomas Garvey Died at Bloom
ington Friday.

Mr.. Thomas Garvey, aged 81 years
or more, died at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Cleary, from the infrm-
tiles of age, on last Friday afternoon at
four O'Clock. He was born in County
Monaghan, Ireland, and came to this
country when % years old and located
at Cumberland, securing employment
on the Cumberland and Pennsylvania
railroad as brakeman, under his broth
er, who was then the only conductor
running between Cumberland and Mt.
Savage, the latter place, at that time,
the terminal of the road
After the death of his brother, who
was killed in an accident, and the COM
pletion of the road to Piedmont, Mr..
Carney was promoted and was the first
passenger conductor between Piedmont
and Cumberland, which position he held
for.l6 years, when he resigned to ac-
cept similar position on the Pan
Handle. Becoming dissatisfied with
railroad life he'left the road and en-
gagged in the mercantile business at
Woodstock. In 1870 he sold out his
store, bought the Bloc mington Hotel
and moved to that place, where he re-
sided until his death.
During his railroad career on the
Georges Greek he saw the beginning
of every town between Piedmont and
Frostburg. He was one of the most
trusted employees Of the company. Dur
ing the war he filled the positions of
baggage master, express agent, mail
messenger as well as conductor on the
train under his care
As long as his health permitted he
confined himself to the hotel business.
For the last few years he has been rest
ing quietly with his daughter, most of
the time confined to his room.
Politically he was a Democrat and
was appointed postmaster during Cleve-
lands first term.
He was married in Ireland few
months before he came to this country
to Miss Mary Finn, who died 30 years
ago. He leaves four children, all mar
ried, but one: Messrs. Patrick, and
Lawrence Garyey and Mrs. John Clary,
Of Bloomington, and Mrs. Hiram Col
kins, wife of Engineer Colkins, of Elk
ms.
The funeral took place from the Cath
Ole church at Westernport Monday
morning at 9 O'Clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
HOYES.

Mrs, Maggie Dewitt is making an ex
tended visit to relatives at Swanton
Miss. Julia Enlow is attending school
at Accident.
Mr.. Willie Mattingly returned to his
home Tuesday after spending several
days in Baltimore. Mrs. Elizabeth
Matthews, of Oakland, returned to her
home at that place Monday after spend
ing the past week with relatives at Sell
bysport and Hoyes.
Mr.. Ed Smouse, Of Deer Park, was
a business caller in our vicinity the past
week.
Mrs. Eliza Thayer and children, of
Mt. Lake Park, We're visiting relatives
and friends in this community last
week
Miss Maria Watson, Of Confluence,
Pa, accompanied by her nephew, Ray
Browning, passed through this vicinity
one day this week enroute to Thayer-
vile where Miss Watson will visit her
sister, Mrs. Thomas Browning.
Mrs. Gault, of Baltimore, and Mrs.
Haulenbeek, of Deer Park. We're guests
Of Rev. and Mrs. Hudson Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. w. d. Collier, of Friendsyille,
spent few days the past week with
her brother, Colonel Dewitt.
Mr.. Joe McRobie, lineman for the
Garrett County Telephone Co., came to
this place Wednesday and expects to
put the telephone wires in repair be-
tween Hoves and Friendsville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
IN DEFENSE OF THE FARMER.
One of CARROTS Agriculturalists Has
Something to Say Concerning His
Calling.

To the Editor of The Republican,:
Judging by recent events and sarcas-
tic remarks about the farmer, by GER
tain individuals whose avocations are
other than farming, it is evident that
their opinion of the avocation of the
farmer is low calling, and his intellect
of a low type.
Nevertheless, the farm is not so con-
temptuously regarded by right thinking
people. There are thousands who find
the farm place of honor and useful
ness, who regard the tilling of the soil
an occupation bearing the seal of Gods
divine approval, and who view the duty
of feeding and clothing Gods creatures
as one of those callings which lie at the
foundation Of not only civilization, but
of human existence itself.
| am proud am a farmer and have
no sympathy with the vain and empty
spirit which looks down upon the whole
some and useful avocation of farming.
Those who belittle its dignity and i'm
portance defile Nature noblest temple,
the one dedicated by God Himself in the
morning Of the world. 1t is the cradle
Of independence and the home of man
hood which not only feeds the mouths
Of the world, but which generates the
love of liberty and home, the surest
foundation Of human progress.
1t is no sign of culture, intelligence
or character when one betrays cor
tempt Of the farm or designates tie
free born citizen who tills the soil as a
Jay, reuben" or Casper" 1t is
not Indicative Of gallantry or the proper
reverence for women, when one Slight
ingly considers that noble motherhood
which has given to our race its greatest
sons and purest patriots.
Let those who will sheer at the
humble homes set in fertile fields. Out
Of those homes come the physical and
moral fiber which distinguishes the citi-
zenship of the Republic.
T. ". kELSo.
Deer Park, Nd, Oct. ,, 1906.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
A BRILLIANT CHURCH WEDDING
Ceremony Uniting Hiss Evelyn Hook
ing and Mr.. w. A. Sturgiss.

The following will appear in the cur
rent issue of the Meyersdale CONNER
cial to the editor of which this paper is
under obligations for an advance proof:
"a charming church wedding, simple
in appointment, but beautiful in detail,
was that of Miss Evelyn Truro Hooking
and Mr.. William Alfred Sturgiss, of
Oakland, Maryland, which took place
Thursday evening at 40 O'Clock in
the First Methodist Episcopal church on
Main street. The ceremony was per-
formed before an altar of ferns and
palms forming a splendid background
for the prevailing pink and white in the
entire dress scheme, throwing into it
life and sprightliness, and was very
unique idea in decorating. This, coupled
with the magnificent electric lighting of
the church comprised a scene of re-
markable dignity and beauty. Rev. J.
W. Langdale read the service, while
Mrs. Young played the wedding march.
Miss Hooking, who was given away
by her father, wore a beautiful i'm
ported princess gown of Irish point lace
over white satin duchess, her tulle veil
was with lilies of the valley and her
bouquet was of pink bride 5 roses show
cred with lilies of the valley.
Miss Sally Taylor Hooking, sister of
the bride, was maid Of honor, wore
pink panne silk over white taffeta with
trimmings of val and French lace and a
PM; sash. She carried pink and white
crysanthemums tied with pink maline.
"The bridesmaids were Miss nellie
Sturgiss, sister OF the groom, and Miss
nellie Ofutt, both Of Oakland, Miss
nellie T. Turner, Of Hagerstown, and
Miss Mary D. Roberts, of Somerset.
The bridesmaids wore white chiffon
mouseline over white liberty satin with
pink sashes, and carried pink chrysan-
themums tied with pink maline.
Mr.. D. T. Offutt, OF Oakland, acted
as best man, and the ushers were Mr..
L zee F. Hoffman and Mr.. J. Coyell Par
sons, Of Meyersdale Mr.. Stuart T.
Hamill and Or. W. Il. H. BixIer, Of
Oakland
The out OF town guests were Mr.. D.
Z. Ofutt, Miss nellie Wagner Sturgiss,
Dr. W. H. H. Bixler. Miss nellie Thorn
ton 0futt, Mr.. Stuart F. Hamill, Mr..
George l.. Sincell, of Oakland; Mr.. w.
NJ, Wagner, Of Washington, D. c.; Mr..
Charles W. Mank, Of Pittsburg; Mr..
and Mrs. J. c. Pickenpaugh, of Nor
gantown; MIR. and Mrs. H. p. Hartley,
of Beaver, Pa; Misses nellie F. and
Mary L. Turner, of Hagerstown; Mrs.
G. W. Parsons and Mrs. G. w. Parsons,
Jr., Of Romney, W. Va.
after the church ceremony a recep-
ton followed at the home. The house
decorations were carried out in pink and
white and pink and white chrysanthe-
NUNS formed the decorations at the
table, the marquee being a bower Of
beauty.
"Mr. Sturgiss and his bride left on
the Duquesne limited the same evening
for an extended trip and will be at home
after November LIST in Oakland, Md. "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
$500 To California.

Now is the best time of the year to
see California. The farmers and fruit
growers can tell you all about the
bumper crop of 1906.
Low one way rates every dav to Oc-
tober 31st, 1906. $500 from Chicago
and correspondingly low rates from all
points east via
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific
Railroads.
Be sure your tickets read over this
line. Inquire of R. Tenbroeck, 287
Broadway, New York, N. Y.
Horace Coddington spent Friday at
Lonaconing with his sister, Mrs. Abram
Lawton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
Grange Picnic

The Grange picnic held at the Mason
school house on last Saturday was in
every way successful. The crowd in
&ldance was large, the order good
NJ all enjoyed themselves splendidly.
The refreshments were of the best and
the stands were well patronized. The
German band furnished excellent music
and Uncle" Stephen Browning emily
ened everybody with violin music. Able
addresses were delivered by Fred. Gort-
ner, Esq, and Senator Mccullough
Brown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
Married.

JoNEs-SHARTZER-At the home of
the bride in Oakland yesterday after
noon by Rev. S. H. Shaw, Rector of St.
Matthew's P. E. church, Miss Prema
Clio Shartzer to Mr.. Conrad Rodman
Jones, of Bradford county, Florida.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
WILL MEET DEMO-
CRATIC COMMITTEE.
Congressional Candidate Spessard Is
in Town and Will Confer Today.

The young man named Spessard. of
Hagerstown, who was nominated last
week by the Democrats as an opponent
of Col. George A. Pearre, for Congress
sional hOnors, came up to Oakland last
night and today will meet the local Dem
ocratic Committee, when, it is presum-
ed, plans will be made to circumvent
the election of Col. Pearre.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
Turkeys fEay Be Scarce.

That the wet season and cold nights
have wrought great damage among the
flock of young turkeys is shown by re-
ports received by the State Depart
ment Of Agriculture, at Harrisburg.
The losses have been so heavy as to
seriously deplete the Thanksgiving sup
ply and turkeyless holiday may result
for many people. One man reports the
loss of all but twenty-seven of 1913
young birds
S,,L-,u;l, ry- ~, T, -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
Sudden Death at Deer ParH.

John {. Savage, aged 81 years, II
months and 26 days, son of the late
Calvin Savage, Of Deer Park, died at
his home in that place on Monday,
October LIST, his death following a stroke
Of paralysis which he suffered on Fri
day preceding. The deceased is surviv-
ed by his wife and one daughter. He
was 4 member of the NJ. E. church at
Deer Park from which he was buried
yesterday morning at II o'clock, the
services, in the absence Of the pastor,
being conducted by Rev. Faust Of the
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. Clary,
of the United Brethren church. The
interment was made in the Deer Park
cemetery.
Only wind is needed to spread rumors
but for reliable news you must read
l.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1906-10-04
New Scales Completed.

The new municipal scales have been
placed in position at the junction of Lib
erty land First streets where Weigh
master Ferguson will always be found.
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CH1LDREN's FOREIGN MISSION DAY.

By act of the General Assembly the last Sunday
in May is set apart to be observed by the Sunday
schools as the Foreign Mission Day. Two years ago
the offering taken in behalf of the new Laps
ley Fund Last year the offerings devoted to
missionary hospitals and schools. The Execu
tive Committee asks the Sunday schools and young
people of the church to contribute this year to what
shall be known "The Lapsey Support Fund"
Following the opening of our Congo Mission, it
was soon realized that a steamer urgently
needed successful movement was inaugurated
among the Sundayschool children of the Southern
Presbyterian Church to raise $4,000 to build a
small steamboat for the of the Congo Mission
In due time the boat built mainly by the contri
buttons of the children was shipped to Leopodvii,e
and put together by Mr. Vass and rendered valuable
service to the mission for little over two years
The sad story of the wreck f the Lapsley III NO
vember, 1908, will be well remembered.
Following the loss of the first Lapsley, the Exc
cutive Committee made appeal to the young PEG
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pie of the church for the fund with which to build
larger and safer boat. The prompt and generous
response exceeded all expectations The fund CON
tributed in comparatively short time amounted to
$3S,22900 In due time contract let for the
building of the new Lapsley, ship building firm in
Glasgow, Scotland, being the lowest bidder.
The new Samuel N. Lapsey' has been com
pleted and shipped by steamer to Mafadi, and from
there by rail to Leopoldve. While letters have not
been received there is every reason to believe that
Mr. Vass with his associate, Mr. Scott is now
gagged in putting the parts of the boat together,
that within few months the steamer will be on it
way up the Congo the Kassai and the Lulua rivers
to our Luebo Station at the head of navigation
the Lulua river.
In peculiar it may be said that the "Sam-
ue ~ LapsIey" belongs to the children and young
people of the Southern Presbyterian Church Tt is
aproriate. therefore, that the Executive Committee
should this year ask that the contributions made in
connection with the Childrens Day should be de-
voted to the expense of setting up and operating the
steamer.
An appropriate exercise has been prepared and
special mite boxes are also to be supplied in such
number as NAV be desired. These now ready for
delivery without charge to the Sundayschoos. Pas
tors of churches and Sunday superintendent
are asked to send notice by early mail as possible
of the number of Exercises and mite boxes desired
Shipment will be made promptly upon receipt OF
these requests The Executive Committee has as
stoned TO the Literature Department the distribution
of the printed matter and information connected
with the Observance of Children's Day. ~
Address, REV. II. F. WILLIAMS
Editor "The MISSIONARY"
NdsbDiUe Tenn.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-05-09
WHOSE DOG?

Johnny" called Mrs. Truman John turned his
sunburned face upon the pillow and dreamed that
magnificent chariot to which he driving six coal
black steeds had suddenly stopped.
Johnny" repeated Mrs Truman "get I'D The
wagons ready"
81 am too" replied John, rubbing his eyes and
tumbng out of bed and into his clothes in less time
than it takes to tell it.
Ordinarily John had to be called half a dozen
times, he slept soundy; but this morning Uncle
Peter, the colored man who took care Of Mrs. Tru-
mans garden and orchard going into town
to carry wagon load of fruit, and John was to 90
with him to hold the horses while Peter went into
the houses to deliver the fruits.
Still rubbing his eyes with one hand while he
buttoned his jacket with the other. John tore down
to the gate like a shot, where stood the wagon filled
with boxes and baskets DObbin and Joe, the two
horses mnching the hay spread in front of
them and Peter stood by eating his breakfast from
his hands In his eagerness to be off John had for
gotten his until his mother called him back to the
house While he hastily swallowed his food she
smoohed his hair and Strengthened his collar. Soon
he was on the wagon seat by Peters side. basket
of lunch nicely packed under the seat and a roll OF
hay in the back part of the wagon for Dobbin ana
Joe Mrs Truman was mercfu to every beast and
taught John to be also.
"Don't let Peter forget that the jelly apples for
Mrs. Jones, and the preserving pears are for Mrs.
Smith, Johnny" called Mrs. Truman as they drove
off.
"NO'm answered John. holding tight to the Teins
and guiding the horses skllfully through the gate;
for to his great delight Peter allowed him to drive
every step of the way, only watching the wheels
closely they drove the plantation
bridges
After they had gotten into town and all the fruit
had been disposed of except the pears for Mrs
Smith, Peter stopped the wagon under the shade of
great tree.
"Now Johnny" he said, 'while take this bucket
of pears in to Mrs. Smith you put the hay in front
of Dobbin and Joe so they eat, and I'll bring
bucket of water back for 'em"
John scattered the hay, and, climbing back into the
wagon was about to open the lunch basket when he
heard great hurrah up the street Cries of "KiII
him! Kill hm' we're heard, and a crowd of white
and colored boys came tearing down the street
pelting with stones and brickbats poor. miserable
dog which fast his tired legs would carry
him. His head dropped, his tail hung hopelessly
down, and he painted if he would fall at every
step. big boy who led the crowd threw brick
which struck him the head when with a weak
howl, the poor creature fled under the wagon for
refuge and for hiding.