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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
THE DRAGGING OF ROADS.
With Very Little Work a Good Road
bed May Be Maintained.

Once more we take up our parable
and insist on farmers making prep
arations TO make the best possible
roads they can out OF the material az
hand, which is just plain dirt, and
the more clay in il the better.
Farmers are fooling away the great
bulk of their road taxes every year
by not using a drag The road drag
may be made out OF any light wood
pine, cedar. cottonwood. soft maple.
box elder. II a post or log is used it
should be seven feet long. about six or
eight inches thick. sawed IN two
lengthwise, the two pieces put split
side foremost about three and a half
feet apart, held together by pieces Of
hard wood or steel rods. A log chain
should be attached 70 the front and
the team hitched TO il in such a way
that the drag is drawn at an angle OF
40 degrees. The drag should be drawn
up one side Of the road and down the
other when the roads are soft. The
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

out near the barn when she was near
the place it would give three raps in
the house. II was midnight and the
Odd lady was not asked TO go to the
barn.
II Is also claimed that the window
panes respond to the summons of the
unseen influences and reply with
promptness and precision TO the cues
tions that are propounded by visitors
who are anxious to ascertain whether
the wonderful tales that are told are
true.
II is stated that so pronounced are
the manifestations that even the most
skeptlcal so away completely mysti-
fed by the inexplicable happenings
about the Heeter farm. Magicians.
astrologers and others who adhere to
the belief that spirits periodically
manifest themselves on earth de-
clare that this is the most conclusive
evidence OF their doctrine that they
have ever observed and their fidelity
TO occultism has grown commensurate
" stronger.
The story has spread broadcast and
hundreds OF people. have visited the
scene until the Heeter family Is an
noyed 10 the point of evaporation by
the notoriety they have unwittingly
attained and the unwelcome attentions
that have been thrust upon them.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

team used should be the heaviest.
slowestmoving team on the farm.
The use Of this will in the first place
smooth the roads down. filling up the
holes. taking of the bumps. and drag
ging a little dirt 20 the middle OF the
road. In the second place IL viii allow
the winds TO blow over fl and the sun
TO shine on It,; and the dragged road
Will be dry a day or two. and. II IL has
many ruts In it, sometimes a week. be-
fore the undragged will be dry.
Do not. however. expect the drag 10
do any good in sand or In muck. or
where there are stones in the road or
stumps or much grass. or where the
water stands in the bitches on either
side. The road draE. declares Wal
lace's Farmer. is the best road main
tainer that has ever been discovered.
and not only the best, but the cheap
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
THE sIMPLiFEl0 EXISTENCE.

Everything - rcad>-madc in this progress
siyc day.
Tho hats and shoes an that we use. are
sold In such a way
Ihat al YOU need to do is walk along
and take your pick.
IL only takes "a very little while 90 DO
the trick.
When some fond youth would send "a lass
"a captivating lue
lie doesn't waste lis mental force. he
nails valentine.
And when he falu would leave some
small impr, ssloa as a wit.
lie buys comic postcard and a stamp.
and makes hiJ
The dealer small need not compute the
profits he shall take.
The trust viii tcu him just how much
he is allowed 90 make
The statesman Tor opinions need no long
or rack his brain.
He can 80 straight 10 headquarters and
secure them. brief and plain.
So what's the use Of signing in pros
porous time like this.
When ali is neatly prearragned and can
not SO amisse
It's very simple program. and we point
10 IL with pride.
There is not any doubling life IS vastly
simphhed.
Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

est II will not take the place OF the
grader in making the road in the first
place, nor viii il take the place OF the
side ditch which carries of the water.
nor will il do in any undraiued land.
II is not everything in road-making.
but for the maintenance OF the road
after it has once been put in shape it
excels every other implement ever vet
invented.
IL farmers don't take hold of this
road drag IL viii not be many years
before an attempt will be made 10
levy on them the expense of making
macadamized roads. about three to
five thousand dollars per mile. and
these macadamized roads will cost
more TO maintain them than IL will 10
make and maintain a good dirt road
with the materials and tools they have
on hand.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
LOW DOWN WAGONS.
IL Will Prove Most Handy WAGON
on the Farm.

own a low down wagon and win
say that IL is rightly named by being
called a handy wagon. writes a CORE
spondent of Orange Judd Farmer. I
would not do without one for twice
the price of il If / could not get an
other one. OF course there is q great
difference in different makes, as well
as In any other thing.
AS own manure spreader / never
use my wagon for that purpose. but l
always keep the rack on il. For hay
ing. threshing or shredding they can
not be beaten as the pitchers would
tell you, for when my wagon comes to
the field they all want to pitch for me.
AS 10 draft. well. they do draw lii.
tie harder in some places. Take a
gravel road the wide tires strike more
stones than narrow tire, and a low
wheel is harder TO roll over a stone
than high, which any sensible man
can see. but in the field l can pull nv
load easier.
The tires on my wagon are four
inches wide and / can get over the
soft ground better than / ever did be
fore l had It.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
GHOST STIRS I'M
OHIO COMMUNITY
UNcANNY VISITOR PUMPS WATER
AND WORKS AROUND IN
THE KITCHEN.
TELLS OF BURIED MONEY
Spirit Gives Name as Martha Donald
and Thus Adds to Mystery-Whoie
Countryside Fiocks to Farm
in Prebe County.

Piqua, O.-Hundreds OF people have
visited the Heeter home in the vicin-
ity three miles east Of Sonora in
Preble county within the last few
days During the last few weeks all
sorts of ghostly manifestations have
taken place here. Since the fact was
first made known several weeks ago
the whole countryside has been
wrought up over the mysterious hap
penings and various mediums who
have been called 70 investigate have
failed to explain the phenomena.
Not only by rappings in the house
does a spirit give evidence of its pres
ence. but out in the yard the pump
handle moves mp and down. impelled
by some invisible force. while the
water flows freely.
a sound OF humping is heard as IL
on metal washtub; kettles rise from
the stove. float about in the air and
then return 20 their places. A mum
Der OF people have attempted to iuves-
ugate and the following is the story
told by one Of these venturesome indi-
viduals:
Il first asked the invisible visitor
how long IL had been in the house and
10 give a rap for each month. II gave
eight raps.
How long will you stay hcre?' l
asked. Il raped six times.
VIII YOU tell me your name? II
so rap three times. Il answered
Yes.
Now ! said. I VIII begin at the
top of the alphabet and name the let
tiers as I go down and when I come
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

20 the letters II your name. In regular
order. rap once.
When he came 10 NJ the ghost
raped. The investigator then went
back 10 the beginning and when he
spoke \ it raped again and so &
continued until &c spelled the name
Martha Donald. This man never knew
of . Martha Donald or that anyone OF
that name had ever lived in that
house. He then said TO the spirit:
Il Will ask you some questions. II
you answer yes rap three times; II
no rap twice
Are you In trouble?" NO"
do you wish to tell anything?"
Yes"
II then went on and told (by rap
ping) about some money that had
been buried and said that il wanted
so much OF the money TO be Mrs.
Heeter's. so much TO be given to her
boy and the rest to pay for a monu.
ment. and II Mrs. Heeter would go
f{5ySS<S.s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
% u Pr n Richmond, Freder.
y. [. u .icksborx, sad Poto.

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

tration, the plan is such that the in
terror OF bent is left as free from
timber works as possible.
Strength Of frame is given by
braces placed at either side OF the
bent Each bent should be placed in
a moderate sized barn about six feet
apart. When set up they should be
carefully spiked to post and then
sided with whatever material is to be
used in barn OF this kind. saws
Prairie Farmer. IL is presumed that
the contents rest direct upon ground.
II floor is used. il is necessary to
make the frame much stronger.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
A Dry BARNARD.

The farm barnyard that has good
drainage and keeps dry good share
of the time should certainly be the
chcring place Of happy farmer. II
there is anything that is disagreeabIe
In wet weather it is to have to keep
one eye on the path ahead OF you
when noundering around In the barn
yard in order TO keep from getting
mired.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
piseouranlnc Nev.s-

Yeast-Dinizulu. the Zuly chief has
a graphophone with which he enter
tains his guests. and also an organ Of
English build on which he himself
performs
Crimsonbeak-No wonder mission
aries are getting more scarce.-Yonk-
ers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

In short. the handy wagon is all
right II you have the right kind, but
come OF my Deighoors have low
wheeled wagons which a team OF
horses can hardly move when not
loaded.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
LIGHT HAY BARN FRAME.
Shelter Which Is Strong and Easily
Constructed.

An Illinois farmer suggests an eco
nomical plan for framing hay barn.
II the frame is not too large. 2x4 stun
Will answer, but in case OF a large
barn 2N6 is recommended. II bent is
made after manner shown in the illus
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

A stone house is not so durable as
one OF brick. brick house. well
constructed Will outlast one built Of
granite.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
The Old. Old story

or mystic new Thought" cults I've tried
In vain TO DE n scholar
Only 60 learn that. latter all"
II takes hard work Co earn the dollar.
Judge.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

A foolish man indeed is he who viii
fire bis house to secure light by which
to write a sonnet TO his mistress eve
brow National Daily.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

so GREAT IS HIS POWER that
re can tell you while in q Clairvoy-
ant state, all you wish TO know with
out word being spoken Come,
all We unbelievers. sconfers All jeer-
ers; bring all your skeptieisn with
you-he will open your eyes to the
private chamber mystery. Come all
ye broken hearted wives. all with
low spirits and let hin lift the bur
den from your aching and jealous
heart He challenges the World to
compete with him tx causing q speed
= marriage with the one you love;
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18
PROF. ID. ID. BRUCE, VI. d.

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the only Living Apostle of Science
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$4,000 i'm Gold to any one In the
World 10 compete with him. Pos
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mediums combined.
No card. trance or hand humbug
Greatest Hindoo Medium I'm the
World.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

Molly-How are you going to reform
him.
Dolly-Marry him.
Molly-Goodness' Does he need
such heroic treatment as that?
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1907-05-18

Employed In German Mines.
There are $50. 900 people employed
IN the German mines
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
II. Il.

Tuesday of last week Frostburg
team went over to Meyersdalc and got
beaten III a score of ! to Is, and the
Hrp"biic0" says that lin the 9th inning
one of the Frostburg players became in
censed at a decision made by Clay
DOnges, who was acting as umpire, aud
ran i'll on the field, attempted to strike
Donges, and for a short period there
was lively mX-up, but cooler heads
prevailed and they We're separated and
the game finished. " Which is yerv
erroneous thing for "Frostburg player
to do. 1t may be all right to kick and
strike metaphoriCally against an un-
righteous ruling, but there should be a
safe limit even to that. There is much
complaint all over the country of this
sort of disorder at bail games, but the
umpire, like the principal of school,
right or wrong, should be for the time
beng the one imperalist of the bunch,
and so loyalty respected by all subordi-
mates and spectators.
Grahamtou defeated the Nationals
Wednesday by s to 6. The latter is IA
tine-looking team from National, this
county.
Charles O. Saurbaugh told the
JOURNAL that "Thirty years ago this
summer he made the longest throw of
base ball ever made in this county
at Cumberland, Reduced to rhyme
Said Mr.. Charles o.
"'Thirty Years Ago
made the longest throw"
Twas on the tield--not in the street
$50 feet ~
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06

Two prominent citizens of Graham-
ton, i'll town on the 18th, reported that
place as progressing. a recent election,
held somewhere between the residences
of Henry Wright and Robert simpson.
resulted AS follows:
.HaYor-Isaac Martin.
BaHif-Clay Pierson.
Poiicemdm-CoXey Jenkins.
ton,c"-Owen Crump, Robert simpson
and RaZzlc d. Hoffman,
I"tcr S"pcri"tendent-Henry Wright
Ncrb-lsaaC Yates.
The question of paving the streets has
not arisen. "but when we undertake.
that job said one, there will be
no trading of marbles about it, The
town will do the work from building
line to building line"
Which means that the town will pave
both street and sidewalk without res
ervation whatever, because" as the
other said, "both are for public, not
private use. Then all sidewalks Will be
uniform
Frostburg ought to learn lesson from
GrahamtoE would do if the people could
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
The Fourt h.

The day was bright and a tritle cool.
The crowd was great but good -humor-
ed and the explosions numerous.
Young America was in his glory.
The y. NJ |. parade came first, march
ing down Union street; the Firemen
next, marching up-b both looking well.
AT the base ball park Homecoming
defeated Frostburg i'll both games fore
noon 80, afternoon 4-3.
At night the EIks and Firemen made
~" armament Respondent with fire
works, aud balloons huated numerouSlv
The y. M |. also cnjuved gala time
in their park.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
Judge Of the Orphans Court
TO THE PEOPLE

\ I the suggestion and earnest solicitation
~ of many of my friends, have CON
Guided to become Candidate for the Re
publican Nomination for Judge Of the
Orphans Court, and | earnestly desire
your votes and influence i'll the ensuing Pr-
mary Election to obtain said nomination.
assure you that any effort You may exert
in my behalf will be highly and gratefully
appreciated, and IN the event of my election
| shall endeavor to show my recognition of
your favor by an intelligent and faithful
discharge of the duties of the office
There are Three Members Of the Orphans
Court to be nominated and elected, and NAV
| not have the assurance of being your
choice of one of the three votes which 1t
will be your privilege to cast?
Thanking you in advance for anything
you may see proper to do for me in securing
this nomination, am very truly yours
May ll-l2t' T., II. Il. PRICHARD.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
TOWN AND VICINITY
Found Dead.

Miss Christina Lammert aged 63
years, who lived alone ON small farm
up Dutch Hollow, above Mount Savage
was found dead i'll her potato field Tues
day by neighbors small boy 1t is
thought she had been dead several days,
and that she was stricken while at work
Mrs. Henry Krause, of this place, is a
surviving sister.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06

1t was on the 2lst day of June 1907, a
beautiful summer day, when Il large
number gathered at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William L. S. Clice, corner
Charles and Maple streets, to celebrate
the birthday of their two infant sons,
Webster H., age years, and Percy G..
age , years. The crowd was jolly
one, indeed. The guests were highly
honored throughout by the two little
hosts. Talking aud laughing were the
order of the occasion. They were robed
i'll the everlasting color of purity white
Many beautiful little presents We're
thankfully received. Numerous inter
: esting games We're played during the
AFTERNOON session. After many stories
were recited, all marched to the lawn,
%here IA large and elegant supper had
previously been prepared. AS they We're
arranged at the table, the photographer
took the scene and caught all of those
beautiful little faces and table. Supper
then was served in the most capital
manner. Ice-cream. with Strawberries
and cake, was their first choice, followed
by a carload of refreshments, all enjoy
ing the feast while the monograph fur,
niShed the music. After supper all
marched to the ballroom, where they
were furnished with waltzes, two-steps,
and many other dances, all of which
they enjoyed very much. Their happy
time was concluded by singing-"GOd
be with you till we meet again" each
babe the others ''adieu, and all fled to
fbni,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06

$40, or one-third actual cost to town,
which will be as follows
One thorough cleaning to prepare for
man with hand cart $500
q weeks labor for man with hand cart
Cost OF cart scoop and broom 1000
Total cost $1,000
We believe this to bc a fair proposition.
and hope it wall be accepted by your compa-
ny. Kindly advise Us before Monday eve
nng, at which time Council meets.
Very respectfully,
HENRY MAYER.
THoMNs G. DILLON.
J W SHEA.
Street Committee
After some discussion of this letter
and the purchase of the cart Mr.. Dillon
moved that the Street committee be EN-
powered to hire "A man to keep Union
street clean. using the push-cart The
potion was passed.
Balhf Spates stated that the Election
Supervisors had been unable to find a
suitable place for voting polls at the
coming primary aud general elections
for district No. 2G, and that they had
requested him to ask for the use Of the
eugine-room at the central hose house.
The matter was referred to the Fire De
partment.
The bills that had been reported by
the Finance committee Were read and
ordered paid.
The Water committee was instructed
to devise some more efficient plan to col
leCt water rents
Council adjourned at 1925 p. III.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
Two Houses and Lots
FOR SALE

NlTUATED at AIle-anr Mines Both
= properties in GOOD condition Suitable
for business places. Both renting for S25
month. Excellent opportunity for invest.
ment or for business, Apply to
MARTIN OROS,
July 7-3t} Allegany, Md.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
JUDGE OF THE ORPHANS COURT

| HEREBY announce myself Candidate
/ rthe Office of Judge ofthe Orphans
Court OF Allegany county subject to the
choice of Republican Voters at the next Pri-
mary Election.
JOHN Il. REEFS,
May Is Election District No T.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
County Commissioner

HEREBY announce myself a Candi-
L date for the Office of County Commits
sioner OF Allegany County, subject to the
choice of Republican Voters at the next Pri-
mary Election.
JOHN G. MERRBACH,
June District No r.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
Political Announcements
- FOR -
County Commissioner

| HEREBY announce NV Candidacy
L for the Republican Nomination for the
ONCE OF County Commissioner, subject
to the decision of the coming Republican
Primary, and | request the earnest support
of all Republicans
PRoF RICHARD HARRIS.
June N-tp District No II
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1907-07-06
Accident.

Edward Davis, the athlete grocer, rau
foot-races on the 4fh, and won , of 3.