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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10


He saw the boys golden head cone
up a few yards beyond where he
Lord LEICESTER, rose, and he struck
out for it. A few strokes, and be
reached and grasped him.
Don't cling to me, my boy be
gasped.
No fear, Lord Leycester!" gasped
Frank, in return.
Then Lord Leycester seized him by
the hair, and striking out for the
shore, fought hard.
1t was a hard fight The recol OF
the stream, as it fell from the weir,
was tremendous; It was like forcing
ones way through liquid iron. But
Lord LEICESTER did force his way
and still clinging 10 the boys hair,
dragged him ashore.
Dripping wet, they stood and looked
at each other. Then Lord LEICESTER
laughed: but Frank, the boy, did not.
Lord LEICESTER" he said. speak
ing pantingly, you have saved my
life"
"Nsnsense!" said LEICESTER, shaking
himself; Il have had a pleasant bath,
that's ALI"
you have saved my life" said
Frank, solemnly. Il should never
have been able to force my way
through that current alone. l know
what a weir stream ig."
Nonsense" said Leycester, abashed
Then he turned to where Stella stood,
white and trembling. Don't be
frightened, Stella; don't be frightened,
darling"
me word was said before he could
recall il, and he glanced at Frank.
Frank nodded.
Il know" he said with a smile. Il
knew il half an hour ago; since you
frst spoke to her"
frank" murmured Stella
I knew he loved YOU" said Frank.
calmly. He could not help it; how
coSsd anybody help 1t who knew you? ?"
Laycester laid his hand on the boy 8
Mm
You must go home at once, he
said, gently.
You have saved my life" said
Frank again. Lord LEICESTER | shall
never forget it. Perhaps some day
shall be able to repay you. 1t seems
unlikely; but remember the story OF
the lion and the m""se."
Never mind the lion and the
mouse" said Leycester, smiling, as he
wrung the Thames water from his
clothes You must get home al
once"
But : do remember the lion and
the mouse" said Frank. his teeth chat
tering. you have saved my life
Meanwhile Stella stood wordless
and motionless, her eyes wandering
from her lover 10 Frank.
Wordless, because she could find ne
words to express her admiration for
her lovers herolsm.
Al last she spoke.
"Oh. Leycester!" she said, and
that was all
LEICESTER took her in his arms and
kissed her.
frank" he said. you must keep
Ogr secret"
Il would lay down my life for either
Of ron" said the boy, looking up at
him.
They went down to the boat In Sill
enee; then. as they landed. Frank
spoke again. and there was u strange
hight 10 his eyes.
I know" he said Il know your Sc
cret would lay down my life for
youl"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10
In the EIas.

Whenever you call at the L'-
Styles sometimes YOU see her ane
sometimes you see him. but you neF-
er see them together.
NO: they take turns TO SIT IN ta'
parlor ~-Baltimor American.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10

Ionee again. The chariot Of rev
olution is rolling onward, crashing
Its teeth as it rolls kansas City
Star
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10

Ignorance may not be bliss, but II
es a lot OF eontentment
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10
On the Rail

Current reports state that the De-
troit and Markinac Road is on the
market, and that those in control are
seeking to have it absorbed by some
large company 1t is claimed for 1t
that is it one of the lowest capitalized
roads in the United States. Its total
outstanding securities amount to but
s30,275 mile.
The company owns 1875 miles of
main track and 145 miles of branches,
making a total of 344 miles Against
this there are outstanding $4,000, 00U
in bonds, s950,000 OF preferred stock
and $2,000,000 of common stock 1t
is claimed further that the road could
not be duplicated for anything like
this amount to-day.
The road is controlled by Henry X.
McHarg and his associates. Mr..
McHarg has been Identified with the
development of numerous small enter
prises, and later has sold them to
large systems, and 1t is stated that
he is seeking TO repeat the operation
in connection with the Detroit and
Macknac
At one time he controlled the At
lanta, Knoxville and Northern, and
sold it to the Louisville and Nashville.
He reorganized the Virginia and
Southwestern at a time when its stock
was selling at a nominal figure In
1909 he sod it to the Southern Rail
road at $500 share. In all these
negotiations ne has made it a rule
to have the small stockholders share
with those in control on exactly the
same terms so that his minority
stockholders always have been well
protected.
1t is claimed that the Detroit ana
Mackinac, in normal times, earns
about 20 per cent on its common
stock, Tough its statements Of earn
ings never show anything like this
amount.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10

Since the establishment OF the
Pennsylvania School OF telegraphy
on Sept 16 last. at Bedford, Pa. for
the purpose Of training young men in
It's service in the use and practice OF
railroad telegraphy and accounts
sixty graduates have been turned out,
thoroughly efficient. in the opinion Of
the most up-to-GAte institutions OF the
kind in the United states. II Is
equipped with miniature electric
railroad. with ten block and telegraph
stations. and the workings Of the raii-
road are carried on in exactly the
same way as on the Pennsylvania sys;
TEN. Graduates of the school are
given positions on the lines east OF
pittshurg,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10

Concrete ties are not suitable for
railroad purposes in the opinion OF
operating officials OF the Burlington
Road. after years of testing and ex-
pertinent. These officials have
reached the conclusion thar the most
satisfactory method OF solving the tie
,robem. is to treat wood scientifically
20 that it will Withstand the action OF
che elements. The Burlington has
decided to give practical effect to
these views by the construction OF a
plant in Knox County, Illinois, for
treating ties and bridge timbers wits
creosote fhe plant will be the lars-
est and most complete of its kind IN
the world. 1t will cost S25o.00o
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-06-10
-se Mode, Woodiot.

The model wood Jt should contain
the number of trc,s per acre con.
sistent witt he most rapid develop
ment Of the best timber. Trees should
stand close enough together in youth
to stimulate growth in height and
produce long. clear trunks Later more
SPACE for each tree win be needed.
Stands under 10 years of age may con
ain from 1000 to 5000 trees per acre.
This number should be gradually di-
minished as the trees de 'op. until
at maturity probably geo II the orig
inaI trees are left. Under atursl con
ditions this thinning would be brought
about through struggle for suprem-
acy in which the weaklings are killed
out BY the stronger and harder trees.
When artificial Trimmings are made
the energy usually wasted in this
competition is employed In timber
production. and the maturity OF TIE
crop is thereby FASTENED. And what
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
DEATH RECORD.

ANDREW B. GONDER.

ANDREW B. GONDER.
In the death Of Andrew B. Gender.
which sad event occurred at i is home on
Second street in Oakland Tuesday
evening, December 22nd, Oakland and
Garrett county in general, lost one Of
its best known and highest respected
citizens. The deceased exarted an in
tiueuce for good by his strong personal
ity which viii be felt for years to come.
For probably thirty years in all, Mr..
Gender was a Justice of the Peace in
this town. In all matters brought be-
fore him he was a stickler for truth and
justice and he allowed no other motive
to circumscribe his opinions. He was
well yersed in law, highly educated and
a most interesting converse tionalist.
He was born and raised in Cumberland,
coming to Oakland about the year 1875
and at the time of his death was
nearing his siXty-fourth year He was
married in 1888 to Miss Mollie Casteel,
daughter of the late William Casteel,
OF near oakland. 10 tins union were
born seven children, all of whom with
Mrs. Gender, survive. The children are
Andrew, Thomas, Francis, Jean, Kate
and Anna, of Oakland, and Bernard, of
Butte, Montana. The funeral viii
probably occur on Saturday morning
from St. Peters Catholic church, of
which Mr.. Gender was lifelong mem
Der. As soon as his death was an
nounced a meeting of the members Of
the Garrett county bar was held when
it was decided to attend the funeral in
a body and a committee consisting of
Messrs. G. S. Hamill, E. H. sinceIl and
j. c. Renninger was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions to be presented to
the Court on Tuesday morning next.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
NEW COURT HOUSE OPENED
For Inspection Last Thursday Night
and Was Visited By hany.

Last Thursday night. as announced
from the bench by Judge Henderson,
Garrett county's new court house was
opened for inspection by the ladies Of
Oakland and their escorts, many avail
ing themselves Of the opportunity to
visit the building.
Shortly after the lights in the building
were turned on fuse on the transmit
ter outside of the structure blew out
and instantly the lights went out, leav-
ing the people who had gathered there
in utter darkness. The defect in the
fuse was remedied in a short time and
the lights were again turned on.
In the various rooms the county offic-
ials were present and showed the Wis
itors around in their respective Offices,
while in the court chamber Judge Hen
derson was present and received.
Hundreds visited the building, all of
whom expressed delight for the oppor-
tunity thus given them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

gagged for the past several months as a
telegraph operator at Pinto, came home
yesterday to spend the holidays with
his parents.
Mr.. George J. Pool one of the lead
ing business men of Kitzmiller, this
county, was in Oakland last Friday on
business connected with some interests
in his home town.
One of the largest turkeys brought to
Oakland in recent years was exhibited
in front of Offutt's store yesterday.
The bird was dressed and weighed
twentY-tour pounds.
Mrs B. F. Selbv and little daughter
left Tuesday for Philadelphia where
they expect to remain Tor several days
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. McQuay,
Mrs Selby's parents.
Last night the pupils of the Oakland
Public School gave an entertainment in
the school building which was we'll pa
tronized and netted SIS which sum will
be added to the library fund.
Messr. Peter Yost and Ralph Engle,
two of District No. 3's best citizens, who
served as jurors at the present term Of
court, receiving their discharge Friday,
called at this office prior to their depar-
ture for home
Mr. Ira Beckwith, who spent several
days last and this week at Johnstown
and Windber, Pa, returned to his home
in Oakland Tuesday morning. After
the holidays Mr.. Beckwith will go to
Johnstown where he has position.
In last week S issue of the Frostburg
Mining Journal a note was published
stating that thirty years ago on Tues
day of this week the mercury stood at
twenty degrees below zero in Oakland,
while at Grantsville it registered TWEEN
ty-two degrees below. Whewl That
was pretty chilly.
Mr. Albert A. Hinebaugh, who went
to Old Mexico early in the fall where
he had charge of a number of coal
washers for an American firm opera
ting coal mines in that country, returned
to his home in Oakland Sunday night.
While in the land of the "greasers
Mr.. Hinebaugh had some experiences
which are met with by nearly every
one visiting that part of the world.
Spanish is almost universally spoken
and for days at time Mr.. Hinebaugh
never heard his native tongue, which
fact in great measure made him long
for home and fastened his return.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Calendars Received.

This Office acknowledges with thanks
the receipt of handsome as we'll as use
full calendars from the following:
The Garrett National Bank of Oak
land, very beautiful calendar with a
in colors Of Mt. Vern on,
Gen. Washington's country seat.
From the Union Central Life lnsur-
ance Co., large calendar worthy of
space on any wall, especially that of an
Office or other business place.
From the First National Bank of
Oakland an almanac containing besides
the calendar months useful information
and data concerning banks and banking
rules and laws.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Students Home.

Among those who have returned from
school at various points to spend the
holidays with their parents in Oakland
are Miss Anna Gender, from St. Mary S
Seminary; Ralph Thayer, from the
West Virginia University at Morgan
town; Fred Townshend, from the Ran
dolph-Macon Academy at Roanoke;
Milton and Edward Sincell, from Get
tysburg College; DR.. W. W. Grant,
from Maryland University, Baltimore;
Harry L. McComas, from medical
department, Maryland University; Miss
Nell Workman, from West Virginia
Wesleyan University at Buckhannon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
GARRETT COUNTY WON
SDME Prizes IN THE WEST
Reports From National Apple Growers
Convention Encouraging.
To the Editor of The Republican:

To the Editor of The Republican:
The readers of THE REPUBLICAN will
remember that in the edition of Decem-
Der 10th it was stated that the choicest
apples from the Baltimore exhibition
were to be packed and shipped to Coun-
ell Bluffs, Iowa, there to be exhibited
at the National Apple Growers Con-
vention. This was done, and | have
just received a letter from the secre-
tary of our Maryland Society, saying
that thirty three individual plates of
apples were entered by Maryland in the
competition, and that on these were won
nineteen first premiums, 4 second, and
five third premiums. Many of these
plates were of Garrett county apples.
From Council Bluffs this same fruit will
be shipped to Wilmington, Del, and
there will be shown for the fourth time
in competition. 1t will thus be seen
that it is quite worth while to take
some trouble and pains to bring for
ward the products of our farms, and
not only show Maryland, but all the
States, what Garrett county can pro-
duce. | trust that next fall the interest
in helping along our county exhibits
will be greater than ever.
The Court House Commission, appre-
ciating the advantage that it would be
to the county to have a Bureau of In
formation and Statistics, and perma-
nent exhibit Of the products of our
mines, and Of our farms, have designat-
ed room in the new court house for
that purpose. a collection has already
been sect red, and others will be added
from time to time. To carry out the
idea in full would ask through your
columns, that our farmers take an in
terest in forming a complete collection
of various grains which we produce,
and let US have three samples (the best
only of each kind Of grain grown in
Garrett county on exhibition constantly
in this room. When any one can pro-
duce better sample than either of the
three, the poorest one to give place.
This will create a wholesome rivalry, as
has been shown by the many samples
of corn placed in the windows of the
First National Bank. 1t willinform our
farmers where they can secure the best,
cleanest seed, and show what can be
done; and to strangers coming to our
county it will be an object lesson as to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
ROY GEORGE KILLED NEAR
DEER PARK THIS MORNING
BY Baltimore and Ohio Passenger
Train No. 3.

Roy George, a trackman. aged eigh-
teen years, son of MIR. and Mrs. Charles
George, of Deer Park, was killed by
Baltimore and Ohio train No. 3 this
morning at the tool house located a
short distance east Of Deer Park.
Track Foreman William Lands and
Nathan Friend, another trackman. in
company with young George had just
arrived at the tool house when an east
bound freight passed by, the latter re
naming on the track and did not notice
the approach of the passenger train,
the spot where he>was standing being
on a sharp curve. The pilot of the en-
CINE struck him and knocked him into
the ditch alongside the track where he
was picked up by his companions in a
few moments, but life had fled, the
young mans neck being broken by the
impact.
He was a splendid type Of manhood
and was a good moral Young man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

? Mr.. Elliot c. Harvey, of near German,
was visitor to Oakland Tuesday.
Mr.. Thaddeus c. limbaugh, of Lake
Delawder, was in Oakland Monday.
MIR. James M. Litzinger, of Grafton,
was in the city Tuesday evening on bust
ness.
Mr.. John H. Ratter, of Kitzmiller,
was in the city day or two this week
on business.
MIR. L. L, Savage, of Sang Run, was
in the city last Friday when he paid this
office a business visit.
Messrs, John T. Harvey and Ed.
Harvey, of near Blaine, were in the
city Saturday on business.
Miss Grace Jones has returned to her
home in Oakland from an extended visit
, to relatives in Wheeling, w. Va.
Mr.. Russell Teats left Oakland last
night for Columbus, Ohio, where he ex-
poets to remain the balance of the WIN
ter.
Mrs. Annie Devries, of Cumberland,
who was the guest Of her niece, Mrs.
w. R. Offutt, for several days, returned
home Monday morning.
Mrs. James W. Leathers, who visited
relatives and friends in Bloomington
and Decatur, Ill, returned to her home
in Oakland Saturday night
Mr.. and Mrs. King Delawder went to
Piedmont this morning where they will
be the guests for few days Of Mr..
and Mrs. W. T. Jameson.
The supper served by the ladies of
s. Mark church one evening last
week was quite success financially,
the gross sum realized being S83.
Miss Kate Shirer, of Grafton, arrived
in Oakland last night and will remain
Der Christmas as the guest of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Shirer
Robert Browning has purchased the
stock and fixtures in the White restau-
rant, located in the Litzinger building
and will reopen the place this morning.
Mrs. Nettle Loughridge Thrasher left
here Saturday morning for New York
City where she will spend the holidays
with her sister, Miss May Loughridge.
Mrs. E. Manages, who spent several
weeks with her daughters. Misses Cath
crime and Anna, at York, Pa, returned
to her home in Oakland yesterday after
noon.
Mr. Frank E. Bird, who has been en-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

Away he's gone up the chimney fuel
So our little maid
An our little man
Es tryin' to be jest ez goods they can.
But et yer good an hey yer pa
An don't never cry an vex yer ma
He III fill yer stockin's with games an toys
An nuts an sweets an all sorts o joys.
So our little maid
An our little man
Wants Sanity to come jes as quick : he can.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Il. of P. Fair.

Garrett Lodge No. 1l3, Knights of
Pythias, of Oakland, will hold a Fair
and Supper in their lodge room during
the holidays beginning Monday, Dec
28th, and continuing TO and including
Dec. 3lst. This promises to be an en-
PERTAINING event and excellent suppers
will be served each evening. There
will be plenty of amusement. The
Mountain City Band, of Oakland, will
render music for the occasion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

EX-County Commissioner Peter J.
Stephen, of New Germany, spent a day
or two in Oakland this week, it beng
his first visit to Oakland since herotired
from public office. Mr.. Stephen was
very much gratified with the appear
ance of the new court house ana ex-
pressed it as his OIL ion that Garrett
county need not be ashamed of anything
she undertakes looking to the welfare
of her citizens. Mr.. Stephen was
warmly greeted by his many warm
friends here.
The Bond Lumber Company at Bond,
Md, will give employment to sixty adj
ditional men after January to establish
two more camps. This plant Will be
cut out in about one years time, but
another large plant will utilize the Bond
plant in cutting out about 5000 acres of
timber in West Virginia which will last
for about five additional years. Bond
brothers will operate in West Virginia
and their partner, Mr.. Dubois, will
operate the largest saw mill in the world
inthe tate of Washington He owns
eighty thousand acres Of virgin timber
land i'll that state.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Ia snnic Election.

The annual election of officers for
Oakland Lodge, A. F. & A. NJ, was
held by the lodge at the regular com
munication on Tuesday night, resulting
as follows: W. M, R. E. SHger; S.
W, Julius C. Renninger; J. W, A. T.
Matthews; treasurer, E. J. Fringer;
secretary, DR.. B. F. Selby.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Pres. State Horticultural Society.

Mr.. Leonard Lochner, of Homecoming,
who has been an employee of this office
for the past several months, was forced
to relinquish his position this week on
account of failing health and returned
to his home on Monday afternoon where
we hope he will recuperate and return
to Oakland shortly.
The price of the paper which is used
for THE REPUBLICAN has increased
during the past year from $50 per ton
to $50 per ton, yet subscription
price remains the same. If the paper
makers continue to raise on US we will
be compelled to advance the subscrip-
ton price in order to come out whole,
much as we would regret to do so.
Mr.. Wallace L. Mason, who recently
entered the ministry as a supply with a
station dear Parkersburg, has resigned
his pastorate and is making arrange
ments to go into the furniture and IN
dertaking business at Kitzmiller. this
county. He will be associated with his
brother, Plof. TEDDY" Mason, in the
business, the latter being a graduated
embalmer and undertaken.
Christmas is what we make it. We
know many homes where the gifts
would seem poor enough if it were not
for the love that goes with them. Tri-
fling toys would seem valueless; but
look at the love and sacrifice they repre-
sent, and all Gould's ill-gotten wealth
could not buy them. The poorer the
giver the greater the gift-have we not
read how the widows mite outweighed
the whole treasury?
Mr. John R. Browning, residing a
few miles north of Oakland near Hoop
pole Road, was stricken with peculiar
ailment Sunday morning, when he lost
the power of articulation and the abIli-
ty even to write He was brought to
Oakland the same day by member of
his family where he was examined by
physician. The case is a puzzling one
but his physic an thinks that he will
recover his lost faculties.
To save money see Baumgartner on
nuts and candies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Notice to Delinquent Renters cf Car
rel COUNTY IeielhOne COmnanY.

Alta meeting Of the Beard Of Direc-
tors of the Garrett County Telephone
Company, held at Hoyes, Md, Dee. II,
and adopted by the Board as q whole-
That all parties who are in arrears with
their rents to the amount Of six months
that if they are not paid by the lst day
of March, 1909, they will be placed IN
the proper officers hands for collection.
c. V. GUARD, Sec y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24

In st. Marks Ev. Lutheran church
Rev. Z. Manages will deliver a Christ
mas sermon tomorrow morning at ten
O'Clock. All are cordially invited.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Friendsville, Md.

THE fact that Christmas comes on
Friday this year will suggest an explain
alton to those who are 50 unluckv as to
be overlooked in the distribution of
gifts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-12-24
Four Per Cent. Interest.

The First National Bank, Friends
vile, pays four per cent. interest on
time deposits. Place your money in
this bank where it's earning capacity
will be greater than in any other bank
ing institution in the county.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
FriendsVille, Nd.