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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
Oakla nd Girls Won At Midland.

The most exciting basketball game of
the season was played at Midland on
last Friday night between the Oakland
and the Midland girls. The game
throughout was full of thrills and the
enormous crowd gathered to witness
the game cheered Justify at the clever
playing on both sides. At the end of
the first half Oakland led Midland by
SIX points. but in the second half the
Midland girls gathered themselves to-
gether and piled up enough points to tie
at the sound of the whistle with the
score Is to Is.
The referee. through no fault of his
own, announced that the score was Is
to IA in favor of the Oakland girls but
the score had not been correctly count
ed and the spectators left the hall.
With no one to witness the extra quar-
ter necessary to decide the game, it
was not PLAYED and stood tie.
The lineup:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
BOARD OF TRADE MEETING
Held at The Court House Tuesday
Might

The Oakland Board of Trade held
meeting in the court room Tuesday
night with about sixty persons repre-
senting the business interests of Oak
land present.
The committee to solicit members re-
ported that fifty names had been secur-
ed
Secretary Blake, of the Chamber of
Commerce, Cumberland, delivered an
address-rather practical talk, full
of suggestions and illustrations of the
way to build up a live progressive
organization, taking in the best in
terests of the county.
He paid left handed compliment to
those persons who failed to shovel the
snow off their pavements.
The following board of directors were
appointed: Edward Offutt, Jr., Senator
H. j. Speicher, W. H. Smouse, Henry
Lauer, c. F. Hammond, Thomas
Gender. and D. M. Dixon.
Another meeting will be held in two
weeks. The board of directors will
select the Secretary. The bylaws will
be considered at the next meeting.
1t was suggested that the dues be
liked at one dollar month, and farmers
who join the association be assessed A
fee of S. year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

WENT SUDDENLY INSANE
George Wilson, OF Loeb Lynn, Was
Stricken Yesterday Forming.

Yesterday morning Mr.. George Will
son, of near Loeb Lynn, was placed in
jail by Justice Rudisill pending inves-
tigation relative to his mental condition,
Mr.. Wilson having shown indications of
violent insanity when he entered one of
the stores at Loeb Lynn Heights and
began to act in a manner Indicating
that he was of unsound mentality.
He was brought to Oakland and COM
mitted as above stated and will be ex-
amined either today or tomorrow by
physicians. Mr.. Wilson has been a
most industrious, quiet citizen and has
been highly esteemed by all who know
him. His present condition is greatly
regretted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
THE DEATH RECOKD.
MISS MAGGIE CLEARY.

The funeral OF Miss Maggie Cleary,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cleary,
Of Bloomington, occurred on last We'd
nesday. Death came to her suddenly
on the morning of March 18th, bringing
grief to her many friends. She had
lived such beautiful and exemplary
life that she was regarded as one of
the noblest characters of young woman
hood in this section. She was a loyal
and devoted member of St. Peter s
Catholic church, Westernport. Md.
While she was crowned with all the
virtues making life purest and best,
she was not blessed with good health
ano Tor several years had been patient
sufferer. On the tomb of General
Montcalm in the chapel of a convent of
Quebec is this inscription. Fate de-
MED him victory but blessed him with a
glorious immortality" Providence de-
MED Maggie Cleary vigorous health but
blessed her with glorious immortality,
not only in the life beyond but in the
hearts of her many friends. X
MARGARET REBECCA LEGGE.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret
kebecca Legge. of Auaora, W. Va,
occurred in Oakland on Tuesday of this
week, the deceased lady having died
on Saturday at the residence of her
daughter. Mrs. Ernest Schrock with
whom she had made her home for some
years. Mrs. Legge was born on March
18th, 1912. Her husband, abrother of
Mr.. George W. Legge. of Oakland. died
in 1903. Mrs. Legge was ill for about
two weeks. but her condition was not
considered serious until the evening
prior to her death. The funeral was
conducted by the Rev. Woods, pastor of
the Aurora Lutheran church of which
Mrs. Legge was life long and consis-
tent member.
MRS. BERNHARDT STEIDING.
Mrs. Bernhard Steiding died at her
home near Deer Park, last Friday. The
funeral services were held in the Luther
an church at Deer Park, Tuesday at 10
O'Clock a. m. and were conducted by
Rev. o. A. l.. Bremen, pastor of the
Oakland Lutheran church. The inter-
ment took place in the Deer Park ceme-
fiery. The deceased is survived by her
husband. She was aged II years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
& lPERTY On ALDER
STREET CHANGED HANDS
Purchased By James P. Treacy, Who
Will Erect d Garage on Lot.

Monday morning deed was placed
on record at the office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court transferring the Jar
Doe property located on Alder street, to
Mr. James P. Treacy, who paid figure
approximating 81, 900 for it.
The property transferred is now &C.
cupied by Capt. and Mrs. James Brock
as their residence and also by Mr.. Art
hur White, who conducts his grocery in
the old postoffice building adjoining the
home of Capt. Brock. The lot faces
eighty-two feet on Alder street and
runs back to the alley alongside The Re-
publican building depth of about $50
feet.
Mr.. Treacy contemplates making
some changes on the Alder street front
of the lot so as to afford him an entrance
from that street and upon the rear of
the lot he will erect a commercial
garage, work upon which will begin as
soon as weather conditions will permit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
To Observe Good Friday

The business and professional men of
Oakland have cheerfully agreed to sus-
pend business from the hour of II a. m.
to p. m. on Good Friday. April End,
as Christian commemoration of the
sacrifice of Christ on the cross. During
these hours az a. m. to 3 p. m.) there
will be special services in st. Matthew's
Episcopal church. 1t is earnestly hoped
that everyone will attend this service
and take part in the devotion of these
sacred hours. The service will be con-
tinuous. You are at liberty to come and
go at the hour most convenient to you.
VIM. W. SHERER, Rector.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
MRS. BERNHARDT sTEIDING.
Otherwise William is OK.

My husband. William Stikes, left my
bed and board just before election day
without just cause or provocation. All
persons are warned against boarding or
trusting him on my account, as l will
not be responsible for the results, as he
is loafer, drunkard, liar and a
Bull Moose. Springfield (Mo) Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
An EXCHANGE.

On Saturday afternoon, April Sd, the
Methodist Aid Society will hold an ex-
change in Sturgiss' Pharmacy. They
will have on sale eggs, bread, cake.
rolls and pies. This is the Saturday
before Easter. All special orders for
any of the above leave. with. Mrs. Jack
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
An UnIabeIed Suitcase.

The first arrest under the new pro-
vision of the West Virginia dry law
was made at Piedmont Saturday when
an Italian was arrested for carrying a
suitcase containing two dozen bottles
of beer without the required label on
the outside. Justice Baer fined him
500 and 60 days IN Jail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
A Farmers Institute

Tomorrow the Citizens National Bank
at Frostburg will have charge of a
Farmers Institute which is to be held
at the Lyric Theatre there. The object
OF the institute is to arouse interest In
potato culture and to that end number
OF experts will be present and deliver
addresses.
Arrangements are being made to
serve dinner to out-of- town farmers for
which no charge will be made. The
bank has sent out hundreds of invita-
tons and expect enough responses to
make the institute successful.
This is but one of the many steps the
Citizens Bank will make use of to
arouse interest in the local growing of
seed potatoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
Sunday School Class Exchange

The young girls of Miss Beulah
Loughridge's Sunday school class will
conduct an exchange on Saturday of
this week at Mr.. D. E. Boldens store
on Second street. The girls will have
On sale all kinds of bread. pastry and
cakes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
Civic Club Meeting

The Oakland Civic Club will hold it's
regular monthly meeting at the Court
House Tuesday. March 80. p. m. All
members are requested to be present.
Election of officers for the ensuing year.
MRS. JAS. D. HAMILL, Sec'y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

Field Goals-Hendrickson 2, Thrash
er 8. Marshall 3, Winner 2.
Fouls Goals-Hendrickson out of
II, Marshall 2 out of 8, Winner out OF
8.
Referee-McGuire.
Umpire-Naylor.
Scorer-F'irlie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25
Festi val And Box Social.

There will be a festival and oyster
and box supper held at North Glade
Easter Monday night, for the benefit of
the M. E. church. Come one and all
and bring your friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

Miss Clara Tlbbetts, of Bloomington,
and Miss Pearl Walker, of Kitzmiller,
have opened millinery store at tie
latter place.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

Every school teacher in Garrett
county should prepare for the obser-
vance of Arbor Day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

Joseph Rempold sold his Eagle Rock
farm to a party from Kitzmiller, last
Saturday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-03-25

Boost Garrett county. Boost en-
Enthusiastically.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
A SIiREWD PIECE OF DETECTIVE WORK
BY MARSHAL SCHULTZ RESULTS IN
CAPTURE OF TWO FIRE FIENDS
Bryan's Resignation and Acceptance.

Washington Secretary
a follows
1T with sincere regret t have reached the that
should the of Secretary of State with
which honored the
"Obedent actuaed
which violating what deem be
obligation and the involved is of such
that member would be unfair
as would be to the which is nearest to my nea
y, the prevention of
the hour Alike desir
of submarines against find ourselves differ
methods
nation; consider
private citizen
mote the en- which which not
a
which
ed between the acknowledge
with which the
partmen, and to thank 70: the coureses extended
with the heares good wishes personal welfare
for the of administration dear Mr. Pes
dent,
Very truly yours,
(Sgncd) W. J. BRYAN.
Presidents
Mr..
ceptance and accept it with than with
feeling association
delightful
cay matter of official duty public policy until
and
office
opportunity offered
Even separated the object seek but
the method by which seek it.
It is these feeling
objects
them together yield
to bid God speed parting We shall continue
3. .wooDRow WILSON,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
Coyington. La. June [. 1915,

COvington, La, June I, 1919.
The reguar monthly meeting Of the
entire membership took place IN the
above date and very large psr-
eentage of the membership.ansWered
the roll call.
Mr.. E. " Richard, committee on
court yard improvement, reported
favorable progress, in fact, he men
toned that he had seen several Off
cials and had had promise OF suf-
ficient appropriation to answe" the
purpose.
Mr.. Harvey e. Ellis spoke very en-
couragingly in regard to the estao-
lishment of box factory.
Moved and seconded that Mr.. NJ
Nielsen be paid his expenses While
travelling in regrads to obtaining
data and complete information on a
rice milling plant.
y Mr.. B. A. Taylor spoke very in
e.Esfingly ON the subject Of rice cul-
tivat.on,s and pointed out the great
need Of a milling plant in Coyington.
Being a very prominent rice planter
himself, his talk was along practical
lines and was very much appreciated
by thc association.
Moved IA seconded that COM
mittee OF t-es composed Of Nj. =.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
St. Tammany Man Arrested for
Stealing Cattle Writes to President
Wilson That He is in Need of Help

Jessie Farve, a white man arrested
on an affidavit before Judge Hager,
of the Eighth Ward Justice Court at
Pearl River, charged with stealing
four head Of cattle from Edgar P.
Robert, was brought to Covington,
Thursday, by Deputy JOS. F. CraW-
ford and lodged in the parish jail.
Judging by the letter that was
found in Farve's pocket, he had been
having pretty hard luck. However, ,
he seemed to have confidence in the
kind heart of his friend, President
Wilson. Probably he had not learn
ed that Bryan had resigned, and that
his softening influence on the Presi-
dent had been replaced by the irrita-
ton that follows embarrassing situa-
tions. Furthermore, he failed to call
culate the suspicion that would nat
urally arise from the fact that he had
already stolen the cattle before the
letter was written, since the cattle
were stolen on the fifth and the let
ter is dated on the seventh-that is.
should it turn out that he is guilty.
The letter is as follows:
Alton. La
Pc box 70
June. I. 1915
Deare sir. l Have Bin all over the
country and l cant git no work and II
you don't give me Job I am shure
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12

horsepower engine.
This machine is protected by pat
ent and was built in the machine
shop Of Albert Rockenshuh & Son, in
Covington, and was financed by Mr..
E. J. Frederick. Mr.. Frederick will
use it next week to break up fifty
acres of ground at his farm near
Madisonville, and he would be glad
to show it in operation to any one
who wishes to come to his rice farm
at that time.
1t is the intention to manufacture
the machine for sale, the factory to
be established in Covington. It is
made Of steel, instead of cast iron,
and will weigh but $500 pounds,
probably 5000 pounds less than the
ordinary traction engine, and Is so
constructed that renewed parts can
be obtained at any machine shop
without trouble, greatly d creasing
the expense of repairs. Both Mr..
Koepp and Mr.. Frederick are delight
ed over the success Of the invention
and believe it will be great booster
of the rice growing industry. It
should certainly bring into cultiva-
tion large amount of land that is
now lying idle.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
Madsonyille Man lnyents
Valuable Traction Engine

Mr.. Edward Koepp, Of Madison
vile, has been working for some
time on an improved traction engine,
which has just been completed and
which will make possible the cultiva-
tion of vast tracts of marsh lands in
Louisiana which have hitherto been
to machinery or teams.
The invention of Mr.. Koepp is con-
structed to meet the requirements of
motive power that may be sustained
on soft or boggy land, especially
such as may be painted to rice. In
adapting the machine to this use, Mr..
Koepp has kept in view economy of
operation, cost of production and a
minimum weight. The result is a
machine that will operate on land
that will not sustain either horses or
oxen or the ordinary traction en-
gine. While the old traction en-
chimes have a pressure Of 10 to II
pounds to every square inch OF sur
face ground, this machine has pres
sure of but 1-2 pounds and can be
worked at a speed of about three
miles an hour and do good work with
two 14-inch plows and harrow SIX
foot strip to follow, requiring 30
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12

!; friends and see ii any one did not
know who they were. This she did
and found out that they we're photo
graphs Of Elder and Mrs. Daniels
and reported the matter to Marshal
Schultz.
In the meantime, in his rounds OF
inquiry, Marshal Schultz went to the
Poole livery stable. In response to
an inquiry from Mr.. Poole as to
whether he had learned anything, he
told Mr.. Poole that he had about
made up his mind that the man who
had rented the place for a boarding
house was the man who had set it
afre. After he left there Andy
Brown. q negro, employed by Mr..
Poole, said, Mr.. Poole, that man is
about right. heard Daniels offel
the man $500 to burn it down. =
Mr.. Poole asked him, why didn't
you tell me that before well,
Andy answered. 81 was afraid that il
told you and the man never burned
the place, then you'd think / was ly-
ing"
This conversation that Andy claims
to have overheard occurred about
three weeks ago when the parties
were in wagon that Andy was driv-
ing. Andy's wife also testified that
she had heard Daniels say that he
had house In Covington that he was
going to have burned down.
The testimony Of Andy and his
wife was taken under oath by Mr..
Gillis. deputy clerk Of court, in short
hand. Among others present was
Mr.. Smith, Of the State Department
at Baton Rouge. who is looking over
the situation.
Immediately after Marshal Schultz
Ephoned to Chief Of Police OFT, Of
Hammond, notifying him to arrest
Daniels and Scott. In the afternoon
the Chief rang up and announced
that he had Daniels, but that Scott
could not be found. Scott was seen
at the fire, but disappeared during
the excitement. Daniels is in the
parish jail in Covington. A close
search is~being made for Se0tt.
Marshal Schultz has done valu-
able piece Of detective work in this
matter.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
Cut His Wife's Throat Because
She Refused to Return to him

Norma Bridges, colored woman,
came here from Tylertown two weeks
ago and put up at boarding house
and restaurant of Big Boy, we'll
known negro resort in the old re-
stricted district. The property is
owned by Ida Dale. Last Sunday
Walter Bridges, the woman's hus-
band, and his brother, John Bridges,
came to Covington and located the
Bridges woman at Big Boys. Her
husband wanted to speak to her, but
she seemed to be afraid to come out.
Finally Jonn Bridges who is much
larger negro than his brother, told
the woman that he would see that
her husband did not hurt her II she
would come and speak to him. She
then came and her husband sprang
on her and attempted to throw her
to the ground. John Bridges inter-
fered to separate them, but Walter
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12

broke loose from him and again
grabbed his wife. This time he man
aged to throw her down, and quick
as flash he plunged a knife into her
above her right ear, and slashed her
throat to the center, severing the
juglar vein and carotid artery. The
woman bled to death before@ ply
sician could be gotten to ner. Wal
ter Bridges made his escape, and up
to this time has not been captured.
It is not learned just what the
quarrel was about or why the wo-
man had left her husband. It is
said that his object in coming here
was to induce his wife to return with
him. She said she would not do SO,
but that she would meet him in Ram
say in few days, it is reported. A
subscription was taken up and the
body was buried in the Covington
Cemetery.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
Proposition to Burn Church for $500 Is
Overheard by Two Other Negroes, Who
Divulged the Fact When Schultz Ques-
toned Them. Affidavits Taken.

The frequent occurrence IF mys-
terious fires has caused the suspicion
that they were Of incendiary origin
and the people have felt t,-.... some
! investigation should be made to place
the responsibility, il possible. Mar
shall Schultz is among those who
have shared in the opinion that we
have had fire-bug in our midst.
The burning OF the African Baptist
Church and parsonage, at a quarter
to o'clock Tuesday morning, de-
termined Marshal Schultz to do q
little detective work that resulted in
the disclosure that Elder Daniels, a
former member Of the church, who
was reported to have been whipped
and run out of town by the negroes
. for bad conduct, had paid one Austin
Scott, another negro. $500 to set
the place afire, in order to get the
$1,000 insurance, If the testimony
that has been taken under oath is tc
be believed. The story is as fol-
lows:
In his investigation, Marshal
Schultz, after failing to learn any
thing from Richardson, who had been
appointed custodian of the house, ex-
cept that tall negro who wore glass
es and had one bad eye" had rented
the place for boarding house, ap-
preached several otAer negroes with
out gaining much information until
he was finally informed that Florence
Warren (colored) living on Kemper
street, had some pictures that had
been left in her yard. Florence said
that the two pictures had been left
in her yard Tuesday morning. early.
That about a. m. tall negro, wear
ing glasses and having one bad
eye" came along and asked her il
she had found package in her yard.
She told him yes. well, i want
you to keep 1t for me till I call for
it" She asked his name, and he
answered, My name Is Chippy. .
When asked when he was coming
after the bundle, he answered, I'm
two or three weeks or maybe
month. She said the man acted
suspiciously. Mr.. Schultz told her
to take the pictures among her
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
MAD|SONv|LLEM MAN
TAKES POISON AND.
DIES IN 4 MINUTE

Edwa Washer, 40 years Of age; liv-
ing three miles from Madisonville,
committed suicide last Saturday by
taking carbolc acid. Vasser was a
loader and section man; had benn
out OF work for some time. Family
troubles were said to be the cause of
his action. About p. m, Saturday
Washer left home and went to the
Lyons Drug Store, where he purchas-
ed two ounces Of carbolic acid. On
the road home he spoke to several
people and gave no outward tokens
Of the condition Of his mind and
aroused no suspicion Of his intention
to take his life. Going into the house
he poured half the acid into q cup
and drank it. He then called his six
children to him and bade them good
bye, telling them he was about to die.
Lying on the bed and swallowed the
remaining portion Of the acid. HIS
wife screamed and called for assist
ance. but Washer expired In four
minutes. Nothing could be done to
rave him.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12

goin to take What i want. l Don't
Want to steel But you no Have got
to Have a Living for my family and
il you will only grant me one Hun
dred Dollars Will Bee all write. as
l Have not Had But 2 Meals in S
days. an Mr.. Wilson you no my
babeys cant live on such as this and
l Kindly ask you four Help am a
man who never ask no one for help
But / will ask you and Ii you will
Help me now Just as soon as can
get work if you say so Will then
Pay you Back so thought Would
tell you my trubles and see II you
would Help me sum. SO thease people
down hire wont hardly Put the deed
away as I will close for this time
Hoping to Here from you Reel soon
BY a pore frien
JESSIE FARVE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1915-06-12
Regular Monthly Meeting Of Cow
inqton Association Of Comnmerc<

Y. Richard, DIR. w. L. Stevenson and
Mr. NJ. Nielsen get up q prospectus.
Carried.
Moved and seconded that all the
farmers in and around Covington be
especially invited to attend our meet
ings.
Moved and seconded that the Sec
retary be instructed to write to the
various farm editors with a view of
securing advertising rates.
The secretary was also ordered to
write to the following State officials:
Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana, for the purpose of get
ting advertisement rates for these va
rious States for the purpose OF get
ting in touch with some prospective
farmers who might contemplate NOV
ing South.
The slogan Opportunities" !" sug-
gested by DR.. F. F. Young, Jr., was
adopted.
Following the general discussion
for the good of the Association and
of Coyington in general, the meeting
adjourned.
] H. WARNER,
President.
J. R. BARRIOS,
Secretary.