The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-11-19


proceeds were oyer 500.
A number Of pork raisers In this
vicinity took advantage OF the cold
snap and butchared their hogs, and
found ready sale for back bone, spare
ribs and home made sausage.
The village of Noank, Conn, has
sold its lock up and contents. and the
county sold the Jail. They had no need
for either of them. A saloonless
county develops an empty Jail
The Luten Bridge Co. have COM
pleted their contract, building the two
concrete bridges on the Oakland Gort-
ner road, at Weber's station and 1e-
turned to their home at York. Pa.
The Postoffice Department has made
wise decision in ordering letters ad-
dressed to Santa Clause" to be deliver
ed to charitable organization or to indi-
viduals as the postmaster may direct.
Mrs. F. f. Rathbun. who has been
visiting her sister in Cincinnati, Ohio,
returned to Oakland Sunday and Tues
day went to Bloomington, to visit her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Kemp, for a
few days.
William Layelle, postmaster at Tun-
Melton, W. Va, was here the latter
part of the week looking over the old
post Office fixtures, which he purchased
for the Tunnelton post office. Mrs.
Lavele accompanied him to Oakland,
while here they were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Broderick. Mr.. Lavelle
returned home Monday, while his wife
remains for few days.
The talk of the town the week end
was the delicious, enjoyable turkey
supper given by the ladies' of the
Presbyterian church, of this city, last
Thursday night. 1t was one of the
most delightful and pleasant occasions
of the fall season. Those who were
not present are to be sympathized with.
They have no idea of what they missed
Those who were present were too ''ful
for utterance.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Bush in Oakland a surprise party
was rendered their daughter Mss Ora,
it being her anniversary as well as the
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Bush. Miss Bush received many beau
tiful presents from her numerous
friends whilst the host and hostess
were also remembered. About dozen
well wlshers were present and a most
delightful evening was spent.
Records kept by Secretary Howard
Hill show that 81 accidents were re-
ported to the State Industrial Accident
Commission from November 1st, when
the workmen's compensation law went
into effect, up to Monday of this week
Of the number reported only two were
fatal. The commission has not as yet
examined the reports for the purpose of
ascertainlng whether or not all the
injured are protected under the law
Apples are plenty. Why not every
farmer make few barrels OF cider
vinegar? Our Oakland merchants sell
vinegar put up in bottles which hold
less than a quart, which sells at 10 and
Is cents bottle. Why not the farmers
wife put up vinegar in the Mason jars,
quarts and half-gallon? There would
be money in it. We are sure the mer-
chants would handle it, and thus the
apples going to waste. be saved at
profit.
Two Italians and one American, I'M
der the influence of booze, got into
fight on the west bound accommodation
train Thursday night last and created
quite scene. They pulled the bell
cord and got off the train, the conduc-
tor called for the police. One of the
Italians ran like a scared deer, the
other one and the America were taken
to jail to cool off and to contribute some
of their loose change for the benefit of
Garrett county.
In many of the village and country
neighborhood churches special religious
services are being held by the faithful
pastors. Advantage has been taken of
the splendid weather. 1t is a hopeful
sign of the months to come, to read of
these successful meetings, of the warm
reception given to new pastors, and of
the fine sermons they are preaching
Garrett county believes in the
Christianity of our Savior. Many of
its young people are earnest workers
in the Sunday school and young
peoples societies and are growing up
not only as useful church members, but
as we'll, useful members of society.
Terra Alta seems TO be taking an ad-
vanced step in the building line. Eight
cen men are at work on a three story
modern garage. A new three story
hotel, with Y guest rooms, is to be
built, ready for occupancy next summer.
1t will be provided with all the very
latest improvements, containing its own
storage and ice DlantS have elevator