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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
TAX SALES
OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
In Garrett County, Maryland.

Under and by virtue of the power
vested in the Treasurer of Garrett
County, Maryland, by section 50 of
Chapter 566, of the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland for the year
1890, title Garrett County, subtitle
County Treasurer, and as amended
by the General Assembly of Maryland
for the year 1898, Chapter IA, the
undersigned Treasurer in and for Garrett
County, Maryland, will. on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

We would like to see THE REPUBLI-
CAN in every home in Garrett county.
We are trying to make this paper de-
cidedly Garrett county paper; full of
home news. We shall advocate the
best interests of the county. Will you
help US extend the circulation of your
paper? Show the paper to your neigh
bOrS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice. That the subscr1
has obtained from the Orphans Court
Garrett County, Maryland, Letters Of
ministratiOn on the estate of
DENNIS j. STEVANUS,
late of Garrett County. Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly anthem
ticated, to the subscriber, on or before the
26th day of September, 1914, they may other
wise by law be excluded from all benefit of
the said estate, All persons knowing them
selves indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment,
Given under my hand this 24th day of
March, 1914.
JACOB s. MILLER,
AdministT atOr,
Grantsville, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

IT is estimated that the winter and
spring wheat crop will reach a billion
bushels of wheat this year. We hope
this record breaking estimate may
prove correct.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

For the home circle nothing could
give more satisfaction to the entire
family than a years subscription to
THE REPUBLICAN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

THIS week the County Commissioners
publish in THE REPUBLICAN the an
nual county levy. A persual of it will
show you what it will cost to run the
county this year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that the Board of
School Commissioners of Garrett county,
Md. will receive sealed proposals for the
erection of a new school building at Acct
dent, Md, until u O'Clock. meridian of
TUESDAY, MAY 9Th, 1914
the same to be in harmony with the plans
and specifications now ON file in the ONCE of
the Board in Oakland, Md.
The Board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order of the Board
7-3t f. f. RATHBUN, Secy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
MRS. JOHN HOFFMAN.

Mrs. John Hoffman, aged more than
81, died at her home in Accident yester-
day morning of disease incident to adj
vanced age. Mrs. Hoffman is survived
by one daughter and four sons. Her
funeral will occur tomorrow morning
at 10 O'Clock from the English Lutheran
church in Accident.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
THURSDAY. APRIL 80, 1914.
THE Stars and Stripes forever.

THERE are fifty candidates in the
state of Oregan seeking the nomination
for governor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

On big sign-board at Evansville,
Wis, is the legend: This city has
never had a saloon"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

For RENT-A five room cottage at
Mountain Lake Park. Apply at this
Office
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
FRIDAY
the 10Th Day of May, IA

beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. at the
front door of the Count House in the
town of Oakland, Garrett county, Md,
offer and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder all of the following
pieces or parcels of land lying and be-
ing in Garrett county, Md, to wit:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30
TIE DEATH RECORD
DORA NETHKIN PAUGH.

Mrs. Dora Nethkin Paugh, died late
Friday evening, in District No. 10, from
measles and tuberculosis, aged 20 years.
The intment took place on Monday
afternoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

%. One half of Lot No. -, as shown
on the plan OF Fred r. Mitcnell's lots
on Mill Seat, being part of the same
property which was conveyed by NJ.
f, FraZee and and wife to Blanche
Guard by deed recorded in Liber e. u.
T., No. GA, folio SCI, one of the Land
Records of Garrett county. This prop
erty, located in Election District No.
? of Garrett county, together with the
improvements, will be sold to satisfy
and pay the taxes due and in arrear
thereon for the year 1913 as Is charged
on the Assessment Books OF Garrett
county in the name of Mrs. Blanche
Guard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

No. An that lot or parcel of ground locat-
ed in the Town of Friendsville, contain
ing the quantity of 1900 square feet,
which was conveyed to George S.
Boucher by George w. Durham and
wife by deed dated the oath day Of
September, 1900, and recorded in Liber
E. I. No. 80. folio l6, one of the Land
Records of Garrett county. This lot
is located in Election District No. and
will be sold with the improvements
thereon to satisfy and pay the taxes
due and in arrear thereon for the year
1913 as is charged on the Assessment
Books of Garrett county in the name Of
George S. Boucher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

20,-One acre of a tract of land called
Timber Hin" adjoining the tract
known as The Gleanings," located in
Election District No. ? of Garrett
county, being the same land conveyed
in a deed for the same by Mary NJ ,
Gibbs to Charles f, Gibbs, dated Aug
ust 10, 1905, and recorded in Liber f z
7 No. so, folio 1879, one of the Land Re-
cords of Garrett county, and will be
sold to pay and satisfy the State and
county taxes due and in arrear thereon
for the years 1912 and 1918 as is charged
upon the Assessment Books of Garrett
county in the name of Charles +.
Gibbs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

No, l4-Part of Military Lot No. 2SO2, con
tanning acresof land, located i'll Election
District No. 2 of Garrett county, being
the same property which was conveyed
by John j. Foot and wife to Sarah L.
Grove by deed dated the 18th day of Jan
uary, 1913, and duly recorded in Liber E.
z. T., NO: g, foIlo 4Ol, one OF the Land
with the. improvements, will be sold to
satisfy and pay the State and county
taxes due and in arrear thereon for the
year 1913 as is charged on the Assessment
Books OF Garrett county in the name of
Sarah L. Grove.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

9.-Fifty acres of n tract of land called
The Gleanings," located in Election
District No. Of Garrett county, being
the same property conveyed by Emma
$. White and Il. Is. White to William A.
Coddington by deed dated the 18th day
Liber E. Z. T., No. 10, folio 789, one Of
the Land Records of Garrett county.
Said land with the exception of the
coal underlying it and about one eighth
of an acre near Spruce Hollow, will be
sold to satisfy and pay the State and
county taxes due and in arrear thereon
for the year 1918 as is charged ON the
Assessment Books of Garrett county in
the name of William A. Coddington.
1.-two acres OF tract Of land called
"Grim's Point" located in Election
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-04-30

Entered at the Postoffice in Oakland
Md, as Second-class matter.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
HONOR1NG CORN CLUB BOYS.

There are being issued from the ex-
ecutive Offices of Governor Craig COM
missions to 800 corn club boys-three
ii each county as special delegates to
great gathering of the corn clubs of
the entire country to be held at the
Panema-P Pacific Exposition next year.
Eech of the boys who have been sug-
{. sted IL the county school and corn
club directors OF their counties will
receive a special commission from
the Governcr and the expectation is
tat the great majority of them will
attend Tie National meeting and take
in the great exposition.
T1ey VIII have to bear their own ex-
pe-ses, but -rangenents are being
n ade TO get these expenses down to
an especially lows figure.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
STATE ARCHITECTS ARE IN
SESSION FOR FOUR DAYS.
Interesting Program for Building De.
signers Arranged for Annual
Meeting Now in Progress.


The State Association of Architects
and the North Carolina chapter of the
American Institute of Architects CON
yened in Hendersonville on July 1 for
e session lasting through the week.
An interesting program has been ar !.
ranged for the meeting, features of
which will be Dutch supper at Ka-
nuga and the exhibition at the Rex
theatre of the process of manufacture
ing steel tubes by the National Tube
company.
There will be on exhibit at the
to the association, the majority OF
drawing by the Beaux Arts of New
York.
There are thirty members belonging
to the association and the majority of
whom will be in attendance.
Architect E. G. Stillwell has been
appointed by the Greater Henderson,
vie cub as Chairman of the enter.
ta:1raont committee.
Park Hill is headquarters for the
association.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
n. C. GOOD ROADS MEETING
IN DURHAM JULY 8 AND q

= e n
We are in receipt Of letter fra a
the Commissioner of the Associated
Railways of Virginia and the CAROL
mas, who has granted special rates 20
the. convention over the lines incoe-
Dolated in the Association; nancy,
theAtlantic Coast Line, the c. c. & O..
the Durham and Southern, the Nor-
folk and Southern, the Seaboard Air
Line, and the Southern. Dates of So.
will be July 8th and 9Th and for trains
scheduled to arrive at Durham at Or
before 300 p. m. July 10, 1914. Goir g
journey must commence on date Of
sele Tickets are to be limited to
reach original starting point not later
than midnight of July 18th. The
passage is continuous in each direc-
ton. JOSEPH HYDE PRATT,
Secretary.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
LAUREL PARK OPENS SEASON
WITH BIG AMUSEHENTs. !.
COuntry ShOWgirl Giving Daily Per.
/ ormances; Interesting Program
for July A.

The Laurel Park pavilion this week
is.the scene of the Country Show girl.
a company of Zhteen. people, who
are giving performances each night.
The show began Monday night, pleas
ing good house at he first exhibition
given at the park this season. The
program will be changed during the
week and the performances will be
continued through the week, the same
being of a clean and entertaining ma
ture.
! The Laurel Park company is plan
ming an interesting program at the
park for all Saturday in celebration
cf the Fourth of July.
Various athletic contests will be
held, comprising races and swimming
bouts of various kinds. The day will
be enlivened by music from the Lau-
rel Psrk brass band, which contains
from ~ to sixteen pieces and which
is furnishing music for the show this
week at the pavilion.
The management Of the park ar
nounces that the power plant has beer
placed in excellent condition so as =
furnish sufficient power at all times
to run an ample number of cars to az
commodate the passengers.
There has been no organized actic I
on the part of the Hendersonville mee-
chants to close their stores on Sata--
day. but it is believed that he MAORI )
Of them will be closed for portion u
the day.
Laurel Park will be the center Ct
attraction and arrangements have bee I
made to accommodate the travel. 1
public and furnish amusement for tie
occasion,
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
DETECTIVE BURNS DROPPED.

Grand Rapids, Mich william J
Burns, the detective today was drop.
ped from honorary membership in the
international association of chiefs OF
police in session here.
No official reason was given for
dropping Burns, but it was stated by
members of the association that ma
jority of the delegates Informally de-
cided to eliminate him and to do so
the honorary membership list was re-
yised and his name omitted.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
CITIZENS BANK HAS MOST
PROSPEROUS YEAR IN HISTORY.


The semi-annual dividend of four
per cent was paid the stockholders of
the Citizens bank yesterday, and very
substantial amount was added to it's
surplus account, thus making the sur
plus twenty five per cent of the capi-
tai stock.
This bank has had steady growth
since its organization six years ago.
It's stockholders, directors and on
GERS. are among the best business men
Of the county.
! Absolute safety to depositors" is
the banks motto, and with the present
outlook which Hendersohville is ex-
periencing the institution expects this
year to break all records
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
THE VISTA THEATRE IMPROVES
Management Announces Two Serial
Stories to be Shown in the Movies

Management AnnOunces Two Serial
Stories to be Shown in the Movies
The Vista theatre, which recentiS
reopened under the management of
G. P. Heilig after several improve
I1ents over last year had been made
to the playhouse, has arranged for the
noted serials of "Perils of Pauline" to
he shown at the Vista every Friday
and Lucille Love" every Tuesday
until the end of the serial. These are
popular stories from able writer's and
the plays in novel form are appearing
in number of the newspapers of the
country.
Ford Sterling, a popular character
i'll the moving picture world, will be
seen Thursday of this week at the
Vista in Sergeant Hoffman,
The Vista has been furnished with
new seats, a Seeburg orchestra piano,
middoide screen, electric fans, and
provided with good ventilation. Mr..
Heilig states that prospects are bright
for good season, which is much bet
ter than it was last year for the COR
responding period It is his purpose
to furnish high-class pictures. and
rernnit them to be seen under the most
favorable and comfortable conditions.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
RULES FOR PRIMARY

Executive Congressional Committee
Met in AsheyiIle Saturday.
At the meeting of the executive conf
Elittee OF the Tenth Congressional dis
trict executive committee on last Sat
u-day in sAsheyille rules for the pri-
mary to be, held on August 15 to select
a congressional nominee were adopted
The primary will be held in every
county Of the district on August Is.
as provided by the Wsynesville resn.
slution, and there viii be two pollho1d-
err at each voting place, one repre-
senting each sof the two candidates
in the race, Congressman James III
Gtsdger. Jr.. and Robert R. Reynolds
These Ilholders will he appointed
On August I by the various county
executive committees, upon recon-
Taendation of the candidates. The
primary will be held from sun-up to
sun-down
The following is a part of a resolu-
tion adopted at this meeting of the
committee:
''The pollhoIders in each precinct
shall open the polls at sun-up and
close them at sun-down, and shall
permit only such democratic electors
who are qualified voters to vote in
said primary election; shall determine
ali challenges; shall record the
names, ages and postoff1ce addresses
Of ell electors voting in said primary
election in two poll books; shall coun.
the votes and make out and sign the
returns in duplicate, together with the
POLL books to the chairman of each
! county executive committee iwfthi1
three days after said primary cleo
ton, when the same shall be tabu-
lated as hereinbefoge set forth.
THAT all contests shall be heard
ind decided by the executive COM
mittee of the county wherein said con-
tests may arise, and the decision Of
said county executive committee shall
he final.''
The suggestion made by supporters
CT Mr.. Reynolds that the ballot be
counted in the district as a unit, was
not considered, the following provi-
s1on of the resolution referring to
this point:
Each candidate entering and voted
for in said primary shall be entitled
to receive his proportionate part of
tie vote of each county in said, dis
trict, proportionate to his number Of
popular votes received in said county,
and the congressional vote of this dis
trict for each county shall be the
came as is now provided for in the
democratic plan of organization .
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
LAUREL PARK NOTES.
Ry DR.. Jno E. Ennfs.)


The new and enlarged tennis court
will be ready for use in few days.
The Pleasure club have ordered fine
croquet set also new net for the
tennis court. All tourists are invitc1
to use the various games found in the
rark.
The Pleasure club at its last meet
ing determined to organize library
for the use of citizens and tourists IN
the park It will be known as the
Laurel Park Community library. A
committee consisting Of Mrs. w. A.
Smith, Mrs. T. B. Kernaghan and Mrs.
C. Devault are inspecting various
sites for the library building. Books
have already been secured and a num-
ber of subscriptions made for the
building.
Mrs. G.. Devault of Unatila, Fla
E4s been elected president of our
Fseasu1e cub.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
MRS. /. II. CANTRELL DEAD.
succumbs to Long Illness in FenderA
sOnEiIIe at Age of 81 Years.

0uCOuAnbS 10 AOAS AtAHOSS III EenUeEA
sOnVille at Age of 81 Years.
Mrs. I. H. Cantrell of the Horse Shoe
section died in Hendersonyil1e Mon
cay afternoon at the age of 81 years
and the remains were inferred at the
Shaws creek camp ground Tuesday af-
ternoon. the Rev. Mr.. Liner officiating.
The deceased was twice married.
surviving both of her husbands, the
latter of which died about three years
ago. She was the mother of Andy
and Dave Davenport of Horse Shoe.
Mrs. Ida Ray of Asheville Lunie Dav-
export and Mrs. John Hart of Spar
tanburg. Mrs. Josie Potts of Hender-
sonville and John. Mort and -Laxton
davenport in the West. She was
mother of the first wife of Joe Israel.
deceased.
Many of the relatives we're present
at the time of her death, among them
being Mrs Ida Newbern of Denver,
the daughter of Mort Davenport. The
deceased had a long line of relatives
and numerous friends to mourn her
death.
The pallbearers were: G. E. Brooks.
K G. Morris. s. Y. Bryson, a.. r. P 3
King. Med. Ray, H w, Allen
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
HIND 3 s Oh EISITORS
RRIE1NG FOR SUMMER.
Hotels and Boarding Houses Feeling
ELECTS Of Rush From Torrid
Heat of South.


Tourists are arriving daily from va
5rious portions Of the South.
There ere arriving daily from various
portion 81 the South.
T1sse are understood to be few
houses foF which provisions have not
been made for occupancy this sum-
ner.
a large number Of the regular
guests, no own homes here, have az
rived.
Mary boarding houses and hotels
ere reeeiving guests. The st. John
hotel reports more than it had last
year on Jnly 10 and indication Of an
increase number ia the city are seen
Cn ever side.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
NINE AVIATORs KILLED.

L
Vienna Nine multiated bodies. the
splintered fragments of an aeroplane
and the charred remnants of a big
dirigible balloon are the mute records
of one of the most sensational disas-
tiers which has occurred since man
learned to fly. The catastrophe
which resulted in the death of all con-
cerned, nine officers and men, follow
ed amimie attack by the aeroplane on
The dirigib1e at great height, during
the Austrian maneuvers and served to
show, more than any previous acci-
dents to flying machines have done.
the horrors that would be likely to at.
tend aerial warfare
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
EXAMS FOR SCHOOL TEACHES.
rf0fessOrS Gale and Shftle to .Gisc
same Next Week, Beginning Thursday

rf"feSsOrS Gale and ShftIe to eGisc
same Next Week, Beginning Thursday
Superintendent of Schools II. S.
NnltIe, assisted by Prof. W. H. Gale,
VIII begin making examinations on
thursday of next week, lasting posi-
Oly through Saturday.
All prospective teachers are urged
20 take these examinations; begin
1g on Thursday as it will be neces-
0ary Tor all teachers to take some parts
VI the work. Examinations will be
~ade in the graded school building.
The tests are for both white and
'olored teachers.
FOR the benefit of the teachers IN
tneir preparation for school work 8
TWO weeks institute was held N the
'i'y' ending last week. The institute
was directed my Professor shitle
with Professor Gale, and Miss M. M.
nudgins of Marion conducting the ex-
efclSes. There were SO white and 29
'Olored teachers in attendance.
j.. H: Michael, principal Of the Hill
oueet school in Asheville, conducted
Tue colored institute.
Professor shitle feels highly en-
outraged over the work accomplish
so and believes it the most successful
institute ever held in this county
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
BUSTER BROWNS VISITS.

The Justus Pharmacy is the latest
Of the Democrats regular advertisers
to adopt a ready prepared adVertis-
ing service. Little Buster Brown
will have. something to say for the
Justus pharmacy each week, Buster
always talks sense and would come in
handy for those who realize the value
of publicity but have not the time to
carefully prepare advertising copy.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
PEACE RROsPEcTs pOuBTFuI.
COnstitutionasist Leader Delays Peace
Arbitration.

COnstitutionasist Leader Delays Peace
Arbitration.
Washington. 1aas 90 Despite con-
tsHued expressions of hope that Mexi-
can mediation will not fail consider
able apprehension was shown today
in official quarters.
Much significance was attached to
the fact that he mediation conference
pIans to take a decisive step soon. un-
less Carranza reports that he is ready
to mediate.
Carranza,s latest reply to the medi-
ators asking for time to consult his
generals was expected to reach the
r4ediators by tomorrow morning
Luis Cabrera, one of Caranza's
agents here, said he believed the gen
eral would yield to the wishes Of the
United States and the invitation of
the mediators after he had consulted
with his chiefs. The meeting would
be formal conference with Huerta
delegates and representatives of the
United States said Mr.. Cabrera.
ito carry out the purposes of the pro-
tocol. / think we will have definite
word from General Carranza within a
few days.
Continued reports of the widening.
eff the breach between Carranza and
Villa, however, have served to disturb
| official calm.
Alfredo CaronaI, after conference
with Breceda here, sent message TO
Carranza asking what procedure
should be taken. Mr.. Calderon, who
came from Mexico as Carranza's
friend with view to serving as rep
resentative, said he would remain in
Washington.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1914-07-02
BANKS CLOSE ON 9Th.

The banks of HendersonEille will be
closed on Saturday, legal holiday. in
celebration of the Fourth of July,
Some of the other places of business
in the city will probably be closed for
. portion of the day..