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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
IMPROVEMENT THE ORDER.
Contract for The Accident School
Building Awarded.

The Board of School Commissioners
for Garrett county have awarded the
contract for building the new school
house at Accident to F. G. Fox & Son,
of Friendsville, for the sum of S4367. 90.
1t will be two story brick veneered
building, 35 feet AZ feet s inches.
There will be a portico in front of the
building 10 feet X 10 feet; slate roof,
and bellfry. There will be a hall on
each story s feet X % feet; class rooms
two of them % "a feet, and two %
80 feet. The plans were drawn by Mr..
George F. Sansbu1y, one of the best
architects in Cumberland. The build
ing is modern school house splendidly
adapted for school purposes. Located
as the building is, in one of the most
prominent points on the State road
from Oakland to Grantsuille, it will be
observed by the many travelling oyer
this improved thoroughfare and will
make favorable impression upon those
who see the building as to the growth
of the cause of education in Garrett
county. The building is just what that
happy growing and prosperous neigh
borhOOd needs. The school board have
acted wisely in building such building.
The citizens of Accident have con
tributed 81 200 toward the building fund
and will haul one half of the bricl. from
the railroad station to the building site.
They are to be commended for their
enterDrising spirit and help.
The local building committee is com
posed of Messrs. Fred Burkhart, Adam
Richter and Jonas Speichcr.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
Down With Road Signs.

1 State Forester Besley has suggested
June 10, as "signboard day." on which
to make an assault on all 81 nboards
/ illegally occupying space on public road
/ property. He asks all to enlist as aids
TO the game wardens of the state in
administering the act passed by the
legislature, which makes it a INSIDE
meanOr to place signboards, or placards,
on trees. or to place either on the prop
erty of private owners without their
consent. Violation of the law is punish
ed by fine of $1,000.
This thing of lacking up signs of all
kinds along the public highways Is a
great wrong, is unsightly, and often
mars the beauty of a delightful sur
rounding. Then the signs become parti-
ally loose, ami makes the trees look
! like an old junk shop. We are glad to
see this movement in force. All one
need do is to take ride from Oakland
to the Park, and they will be convinced
of the business of this move Mr.. Besley
says:
I'VE are not planning any lawless at
tack by mob which might involve the
destruction of costly structures within
the law, but we want the people who
are interested in this project for pre-
serving the beauty of the country to
communicate with me or with the forest
wardens in their neighborhoods. Each
person so communicating will receive a
badge showing that he has enlisted in
the army and that he has the authority
to proceed. There are l25 forest war
dens scattered throughout the state.
The administration of the law has been
placed in the hands of the State Forestry
Department, although every person
possessing the police power is expected
to help.
1.-The width of the state roads is
usually 80 feet. A signboard which is
within Is feet of the centre of the road
is usually a violation of the law. We
are now building costly system of
beautiful roads throughout the State
and it is only fitting that we should
clear their sides of the great number of
unsIghtly signboards which are object
ionable to the eye and hide beautiful
views from persons walking, riding or
driving. Then we are trying to take
care of our trees and people should not
be allowed to lnjure them and disfgure
them by lacking bills on them.
81 hope all the people of the state will
help in the movement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
A New Suit For Damage.

A prosecution of unusual interest
because of Its rarity and the law in
volved has been brought in Philadelphia
under the act of 1875. which makes
proprietOrs of saloons in which liquor
is sold to habltuar drunkards liable to
money damages. A Mrs. Virginia
Alexander seeks to recover $4,000
from T@enty-seventh street saloon
keeper because she alleges that he con-
tinued to sell liquor to her husband
after being warned that continued
drinking would result in Alexander's
death. The man did die of alcoholism,
according to physicians who attended
him, and the widow has invoked little
known law, althoug it has been on the
books of the State tor nearly forty
years and, of course, very few, if any,
liquor sellers had knowledge of it. Re-
Gently decision obtained under a sim
liar law was upheld by the Supreme
Court of Nebraska and the damages
paid.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
VR. JAMES TREACY MET
WITH A HORRIBLE DEATH
Clothing Fired and His Burns We're
Such as To Cause His Death.

last Tuesday morning the venerable
James Treacy, of Oakland, accompanied
by his grandson Eugene Carney, went
out to the Treacy farm, about four
miles distant from Oakland, to watch
the progress of a forest fire in that
vicinity. Along about noon the grand
son discovered the fencing on fire and
called the attention of the grandfather
to the fact. They went to the fence to
extinguish the fire and thought they
had accomplished the work when Mr..
Treacy began Ginning over the fence.
Wild doing so it was discovered that
his pantaloonsiwere on fire. The grand
son, after his grandfather had managed
to get about twelve feet from the fence
and had fallen to the ground, ran to the
spring and obtained water and threw it
on the burning garments and thought
he had put it out. He then ran for
help, going to the railroad track first
and called the attention of his father
who was employed on that section to
the condition of his grandfather,
whom he thought i'll and then ran for
the doctor at Oakland. Mr. Carney
FASTENED to the scene and found the old
gentleman dead. The clothing on the
lower part of the body had been burned
firm him and his limbs badly burned,
as well as some other parts of the body.
The lad, quite young, reached town
and in a few moments MIR. James P
Treacy and DR.. Darby were on the way
to the farm. When they reached the
farm the man had been dead about an
hour. The remains were brought to D.
E. Bolden's undertaking rooms, Oak
land and dressed and prepared for burial.
The fire had burned part of Mr..
Treacy's coat up to about the pocket IN
which he had his pocket book, which fell
out and escaped the fire. The pocket
book contained some money and papers.
Mr.. Treacy was one of Oakland S most
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21

THE DEATH RECORD
MRS. RACHEL HARVEY.
JOSEPH TIBBETT

The funeral of Mr.. Joseph Tibbets,
whose death occurred at his home in
Beryl, on last Friday morning at
O'Clock after prolonged illness from
tuberculosis, took place from the Bloom
ington NJ. E. church on last Sunday
afternoon at O'Clock. 1t was one of
the largest funerals that ever occurred
in the community, fully 900 to 1000 people
being present. Three orders, Jr. 0. U.
A. NJ. of Bloomington, the Moose and
j. 0. R. NJ. of Westernport, with
lodge delegations in appropriate and
beautiful regalia participated in the
ceremonies. accompanying the remains
from Beryl to the church and grave
yard. Rev. Snedegar pastor of the
church preached a very eloquent and
touching sermon and was assisted by
Rev. Beevers of Hampshire. Mr..
Tibbets for the past 20 years had been
employed by the Davis Coal & Coke
Co. and had arisen from a coal digger
to the position of mine foreman.
A widow, five small children, one
brother, Mr.. F. H. Tibbets of the
Masteller Coal Co. Hampshire, and three
sisters Mrs. Daniel Walker. Mrs. John
Rowland of Blaine and sister in Ber-
mlngham, Alabama, survive him,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
Church Dedication at DOdson.

The new Methodist Episcopal church
at Dodson, Garrett county, was dedica-
ted Sunday. Rev w. E. Bird, of
Midland, preached at the morning
service. In the afternoon a platform
meeting was held, and among others,
Hon. John W. Young, of Cumberland,
made an address. The sermon at night
was delivered by Rev. VIM. Harris.
pastor of the M. E. church at Piedmont.
The music throughout the day was
under the direction of Mr.. VIM. E..
Bishop, of Homecoming.
The attendance was large and the
people were greatly interested and de-
lighted at the accomplishment of their
effort to build church in their vicinity.
Garrett county is taking no backward
step, but is moving up to the very front
rank in every respect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
A Garrett County Girl Graduates.

At the graduating exercises of nurses
at st. Luke's Hospital. Baltimore, Fri
day night last there were two graduates
One of them was Miss Nell Schlossnagle,
of Accident, this county. The exercises
were full of interest. Rev. Geo. C.
Peck, ID. D., delivered the address and
DR.. M. B. Hood, president of the college
presented the diplomas. The musical
selections were enjoyed Refresh
ments were served. There was large
attendance of interested people. We
congratulate Miss Schlossnagle upon
the successful completion of the course
of study and wish her splendid success
in her labors as trained nurse.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
They All Think Alike.

A Washington City subscriber writes.
The paper is quite full of news. like
to read it" Who doesn't?
A Baltimore city subscriber, Your
last issue most interesting paper. :"
That is just what we intend it shall be.
Said West Virginia subscriber: 81
was greatly interested in this week s
paper. 1t was splendid paper"
Thanks. everybody. Please tell your
neighbors the same thing and thus help
US secure their names for our subscrip-
ton books.
THE REPUBLICAN is the peoples
paper, Garrett county paper, devoted
to the best interests of the county. 1t
is edited with special thought of the
home circle. Help US put it IN every
Garrett county home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
GREAT BIBLE CONFERENCE
At MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK
England, Canada and The United
States Represented on Program.

Superintendent Reed, Of the Noun
tain Lake Park Association. has booked
one of the greatest conferences for this
season, ever brought to a chautauqua
platform. The date is August 7th to
18th inclusive.
The program and platform will be
under the direction of Rev. Sol. G..
Dickey, D. D.. the founder and manager
of the Winona Assembly and Bible
Conference. For twenty years he has
had marvellous success in bringing great
crowds to Winona The past winter
the Doctor conducted forty-five con-
terences in as many cities. He will
have charge this year of over one
hundred conferences. So much for the
leader of this great Bible conference to
be held at Mountain Lake Park.
Among the noted orators and lecturers
to be IN attendance we notice, DR.. Rus
sell II. Conwell, the eminent Baptist
divine, eloquent beyond description.
Rev. F. B. Meyer, of London, England,
the great Baptist who has made name
for himself on this side of the Atlantic.
He will deliver eight addresses. Rev.
John Mcneil, d. D., a famous Presby-
terian preacher of Toronto, Canada, well
known IN Scotland and England. Two
Methodist Bishops will take part,
Bishop T. S. Henderson. of Chattanooga.
Tenn. and Bishop Mcconnell, of Denver.
Col, worth travelling many miles to
hear. Rev. w, E. Beiderwolf, of Phil
adelphia, Pa, a graduate of Princeton
and Oxford, England. He is regarded
as the best equipped evangelist in this
country. The secretary of the Worlds
Sunday School work, Mr. Harry Money,
one of Americas greatest mission
workers. the man who led Billy Sunday
to Christ, will thrill mis- audiences as he
tells Of the work so near his heart. DR..
NJ. E. Lyon, the famous evangelist.
will be in attendance the entire ten
days
The music of this conference will be
special feature. 1t will be in charge
of that remarkable musical composer
and leader, Prof. E. 0. Excel of
Chicago, who will be ably assisted by
Prof. Aloin Roperthe, noted pianist and
capable accompanist.
Other speakers will be added to those
already named. The committee is
corresponding with Billy Sunday.
William jennings Bryan and Vice
President Marshall. If 1t is possible to
secure their presence and service it will
be done. This is a marvellous oppor-
tunity to hear these great speakers,
and at the same time secure a wonder
full uplift in spiritual matters.
1t is a foregone conclusion that this
program will attract thousands of peo-
pie to the Park. At this early date
reserved seats are being purchased for
the entire ten days of the convention.
Reservation Of seats can be. secured by
applying to DR.. Reed, at any time.
Begin today to make your plans to
attend this great conference. 1t will
be the opportunity Of life time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
ORATORICAL CONTEST.

The oratorical contest was held in the
Grammar school building on Monday
night. The large room was crowded by
a most interested audience.
Mr. Joseph Harmed offered IS in gold
as first prize and Mr.. D. NJ. Dixon
81. so IN gold, as a second prize.
The judges were, for excellence of
composition; Mrs. J. c. Ely, Mr.. R. E.
Slger and Supt. F. Z Fathbun. For
oratory, Rev Archibald Moore, Messrs.
VIM. R. Offutt and A. T. Matthews.
After piano duet by Messrs. Ross
Isenberg and Julius Littman, the first
Grafton was delivered by Guy' Ashby,
his subject being Our Legacy" The
Value of Time and Knowledge" was the
subject Of Percy Thayer's Grafton. He
was followed by the only lady Compel
ing for honors, Miss Rhoda .Welch, on
the subject, why Men and Women
should have Equal Rights" Robert G.
White followed; his theme was Ideals p"
The closing speaker was Delbert Davis,
subject, Women Should Not have the
Right to vote.
Between each Grafton there was
delightful music.
We are glad to say that the speakers,
each and all deserve much praise for
their work of the evening. They
acquitted themselves nobly. After due
deliberation the judges made their re-
port and Prof. r. r. Sanner, the
principal of the Oakland Grammar
school awarded the first prize to Percy
Thayer, of Oakland, and the second to
Miss Rhoda Welch, of Mountain Lake
Park.
CLASS EXERCISES.
The grad ating class of the Oakland
High School hold their class exercises
tonight. The following program will
be earned out
Presidents address of welcome.
................B Bernard Fahertv
Applied quotations. ....... RhOda Welch
Glass History ......... Bernard Faherty
Glass poem. ........... Edward Chance
Song .....::;.... :. ...:......... Glass
''Out Where the Dollars Grow"
Glass prophecy ......... Robert White
Ode to the faculty. ........ Edna Shank
Honors. Bernadette Hart, Percy Thayer
Class will. .................. Guy Ashby
Farewell address, .,.. Hellice Rathbun
Song Observation-Disclosures. Glass
Class flower: pink rose.
Glass colors: cream and green.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
O. H. S. Notes.

We take great pleasure in announcing
that Mr.. Percy Thayer, a Senior in the
Commercial department. won the first
prize of $500 in gold, at our Oratorical
Contest which was held on Monday
night His subject was The Value of
Time and knowledge. " Miss Rhoda
WEIGH, who is also a Commercial
Senior, won the second prize of 81. 50
in gold, her subject being "Why Men
and Women of America Should Have
Equal Rights" Each one of the five
contestants did splendidly, and was
heartily applauded by the large and en-
thusiastic audience. The prizes, as pre-.
vlouslv announced, were given by
Messrs. Harmed and Dixon, respectively.
We are indeed fortunate in having such
public-spirited gentlemen in town.
The Sermon before the Graduates
was preached on Sunday night at the
Presbyterian church, by the Rev. DIR.
Ely. A large and interested congrega-
ton was present, as we'll as six of the
graduates and number of the mem
bers of the faculty. The Rev. DR..
Moore of the Methodist church was
present, having closed his church for
the occasion, and was called upon to
read the scripture lesson and TO offer
prayer. Rev. j. M, Davis also was
present and offered the closing prayer.
The words Of Dr. Ely were full of in
SEPARATION, and were calculated to make
a deep impression upon those present.
Professor Bender entertained the
Senior class and their Class Professor.
Miss Smith. at his home on Second
Street, on last Friday evening. The
affair Is said to have been very eniov-
able.
On Tuesday night the reception OF
the Senior class by the Juniors was
held at the High School building. 1t is
to be hoped that this affair will become
an annual one as is the case in col
leges and some high schools.
Invitations to the Second Annual
Commencement have been received by
a large number of townspeople and
students. In our opinion the invita-
lions have never been prettier or in
better taste The Glass Pin appears at
the top and is followed by the Old
English lettering. Ont the second page
appears the roll of graduates, the class
motto, and the class flower. Do not
be disappointed if you have not receiv-
ed one Of these invitations, for it was
impossible to invite everyone. The
theatre will be open to the public.
however, on Thursday and Friday
nights, and 1t is to be hoped that all of
you will come to the exercises.
The Senior boys entertained the
S NOR girls and a number of their
friends, at the home of Miss Mary
SIncell on last Wednesday night.
Several names have been omitted
from the honor roll. from time to time.
which should have been there. Among
these are the names of Miss Mildred
Thrasher, Harold Conneway and Fred
erlck Thayer.
Misses Bernadette Hart and Mary
Sincell are afflicted with mumps at this
writing.
This is our valedictory. 1t will be
several months before the readers of
the county papers will hear from the
Oakland High School again, and even
then the notes will be in new hands.
Some OF US are leaving the school for
good; thanking you for your patience
we say farewell
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21

The Good Roads meeting held in the
l. o. o. F. hall at Aurora is reported
to have been the most enthusiastic one
held so far this week. A large sub
scription for work has already been
promised and the whole community 10
much interested in the work to be done.
Following are the officers of their or
ganization: Allen Forman, president,
Miss Odessa Stemple, secretary and L.
J.eStemple. treasurer. They will OBJ
serve the two days designated by Gov
ernor Hatfield and do some good work
on their neighborhood roads. 1t is to
be hoped that our Garrett county FARM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL
COMMENCEMENT
Second Annual Graduation Exercises
Of Local School

1HS commencement exercises of the
Oakland High School this year have
been of unusual interest and a great
credit to the faculty and graduates.
THE CLASS SERMON.
The sermon of DR.. Ely last Sunday
night to the Oakland High school gradu-
ating class was practical, convincing and
helpful. 1t was full of rich thought and
encouragement. 1t was the word that
the graduates needed on the eve of
their graduation and just before enter
ing into new life. The advice given,
the suggestions made, the illustrations
used, if accepted and followed, will
make the life of each student one of
great benefit to all with whom they
come in contact, and add much to their
personal success and happiness in their
journey through life. Those who at
tended the Garrett Memorial Presbyteri-
an church last Sunday night are to be
congratulated, for it was a profitable
hour to all present.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21

Next Sunday at 1:30 the Woodmen OF
the World will unveil monument tC
the memory of Morgan Fairchild. The
principle speaker will be Hon. D. W.
Thayer, of Washington, D. c. The
Oakland band will furnish the music
A procession will form on Liberty street
and march to the cemetery.
1t is expected that nearly one thous.
and Woodmen will be in the procession.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
Young Peoples Rally.

There will be a young peoples rally
at the Loeb Lynn U. B. church on
Wednesday. May 9th. at eight O'Clock
p. m. Good music and string address
will be the special features. Rev. o.
T. Beaver General Secretary of Young
Peoples Work, of Kansas City, Mo-,
will deliver the address of the evening.
The public is invited to be present tc
enjoy an intellectual feast. Especially
do we invite the Young people to be
present.
S. E. BAUMAN, Pastor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21

respected gentlemen He was kind and
a great friend of the children He was
about 70 years of age. He is survived by
two sons, Owen and James; three daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Mat CAVITY, of Deer Park, and
Misses Maggie and Annie of this city.
The funeral will take place Friday from
St. Peters Catholic church of which he
was a most consistent member.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
E9gS for Setting,

Single comb White Leghorn silver cup
and blue ribbon winners. Fine exhibit
ton and utility strain eggs per setting
$1.00. VIM. ROBERTS, Oakland, Md.
Advertisement. 52-3m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-05-21
Class flower: pink rose.
Class colors: cream and green.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

Tomorrow night at eight o'clock the
commencement exercises will be held in
the Maryland Theatre. The order of
exercises was published in THE RE-
PUBLICAN of last week. The graduates
are:
Academic department. J. Edward
Chance, Mountain Lake Park; Hellice
America Rathbun, Loeb Lynn Heights;
Bernadette Hart and Edna Shank,
Oakland. Commercials; Guy Lowndes
Ashby, Corlnth, W. Va, Bernard
Francis Faherty, Percy Earle Thayer,
Robert Garrett White, Oakland, and
Rhoda E. WEIGH. Mountain Lake Park.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-02-24

Lawrence E. Feier who has been
member Of The Gazette force for
the last two years, left Thursday for
Ulen, Mimi, where he will take charge
of the cars belonging to Ulen land
company. Mr.. Feier spent Wednes-
day with his parents at Wood Lake.
CABLES and Schildknecht have rec
emily installed a cash-carrier system
in The Palace The system is six
station airline and adds materially
to the expediency with which Gust
omers receive their change as well
as to the convenience of the sales
people.
WANTED:-Addres of Parties
having old accounts, disputed claims
unsettled, or outlawed, amounting to
500 or more. Address Box 358, Red,
wood Falls, MINI. 3O-2t*
j. B. Bolster who has been visit
ing at his old home in Iowa, returned
to Delhi this morning. During a call
at The Gazette Mr.. Bolster remarked
that he was glad to get back into
the warmer climate of Minnesota;
there was time when Iowa seemed
the only state but that was before
he had passed eleven years in Min
nesota's banana belt.
Editor Gazette: .a
There has been some discussion of
late among citizens of Redwood Falls
as to the National Air of the United
States. For the benefit of the School
children | will say that the "Star
Spangled Banner" is the official air
of the United States at all army posts
in accordance with army regulations.
The soldiers are required to stand at
attention when the "Star Spangled
Banner" is played and the United
States bands are forbidden to play it
as part of a medley. All school
children and citizens of the United
States should stand at attention while
this is being played or sung.
Mrs. Phobe M. Fuller,
District Patriotic Instructor,
N. p. I. Association.