The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-09-30
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

the illness of her sister, Miss Spriggs.
The young ladies of the Civic Club
are planning to very much improve the
grounds in the vicinity of Crystal Spring
and make it one of the most attractive
places of the Park.
In the spring the box hydrant on the
grove, opposite the Association office,
will be removed, and a neat drinking
fountain take its place The funds for
this Improvement has been provided
for by the young ladies of the Civic
Club.
We hear rumor that the Give Club
will place large yeranda on the south
side Of the bowling alley building. 1t
is to be hoped that this is something
more than a rumor. A verenda along
the entire south side of this building
would be very popular resort for the
public and would be an ideal place for
receptions and evening festivals. A
cupalo on the top of the building would
add to the attractiveness of that
locality.
1t is hoped and prayed that 1.-THE
penny wise and pound foolish" policy
Of the Park management, as shown for
several years past, will cease and an
erea Of progressiveness take its place.
Mrs. E. L. Wincell went to Woods
vile, Ohio, Saturday last, to spend some
time at the home of her mother
President Hamill is making trips
over the Park, with view of recon-
mending certain needed improvements
for the season of 1916
William Malette has had his house
painted, which adds very much to the
attractiveness of the appearance.
One of the promising signs of the
times is the hopeful feeling of the
property owners that something is
going to happen" next season and a
readiness to cooperate in bringing about
an improved condition of things, and
planning for next summer In union
there is strength. What is needed is
every property owner to become
Park Booster. The slogan is, 1916,
the Home Coming Season of the Park
patrons Of third of century"
In opening the Chautauqua of the
past season, DR.. Baldwin, stated that
ne had prophetic vision. That he
saw ahead brighter day for Mountain
Lake Park. That sentiment found a
hearty applaud. Our summer visitors
are returning to their homes, not dis
couraged or downcast, but in a cheerful
and hopeful spirit.
The Park authorities are considering
plans for 1916 and will announce, at an
early date, an outline of events to
come.
The Annual Committee of the Park
are looking ahead, and trying to decide
what can be done to improve the streets
and drives of the Park. To hear the
talk about better side walks, makes one
feel good. The women are going to
take hand in solving this problem. No
one IS Kicking, nothing of the kind.
just suggesting some needed improve
ments and how to make them, IN a
spirit that indicates that something is
going to be done in this direction.
Mr.. j. M. Dare motored to Parkers-
burg W. Va, last Thursday.
Dundee Hall has again become the
property of Captain Cochran. Possibly
this is the reason Mrs. Cochran is smil-
ing so pleasantly. There is no place
like home.
Mrs. R. X. Kneass will spend the
winter in her | street bungalow.
The ice plant is being put in shape
for harvesting ice, as soon as the freez-
ing weather arrives.
E. 0. Fouch is planning to erect a
two story garage in the rear of his
home lot.
Mr.. Charles Weimer, of Kevser, w.
Va, visited his sisters in the Park the
first part of the week.
Rev. Farmhouse, pastor of the Loeb
Lynn Circuit, U. B. church, has moved
into Judge Cuppett's house on E. street.
Attorney Chesley and family, last
Monday, in their car motored to Wash
ington, D. c., having closed their sum-
mer home.
Edward Chance purchased the Waugh
cottage last Saturday, at public auction
for 5000, about one third of its value
This cottage is modern in it's fittings
and is furnished, and has six rooms and
bath.
W. H. Malett has moved his swing
combination to the fair grounds.
Already two applications have been
received from parties desiring to rent
the lunch stand next season.
The camp-meeting of 1916 will begin
July with great get you acquainted
meeting and continue until Monday
evening July 18th. 1t will be a re-
union of the friends of Revs. Updegraf
Spencer, Thompson, Pepper and the
men and women of God who made the
camp meeting power for good. Write
your friends about this great reunion of
the cann Meeting npODln