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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
SCHOOL TERM TO BE EXTENDED
Teachers Required to Give Instruc-
ton $50 Actual Days.

Garrett county will hereafter have
$50 actual days of school in the elemen-
tary school system of the county. The
Legislature, at its recent session, re-
moved the clause from the state school
law that permitted this county to have
seven and one-half months of school
and yet requiring the other counties of
the state to have nine months.
The Legislature took this step upon
the recommendation of the General
Education Board of New York City,
which recently made a survey of the
public school system of the State and
submitted its findings with recommend
dations for the school system S improve
ment to the Legislature,
Garrett county has not been able to
take its place in the educational system
of the state or nation owing to the
shortness of the term of the elementary
schools, but now that the school year
has been heightened it is believed that
the children will be able to make a
better showing and to equip themselves
better for their life's work.
This addition to the length of the
school year of this county, amounting
In fact to about two months, will in
crease the county levy for schools this
year over former average appropria-
tons about $40, 900
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
POTATO GROWERS MEETING
WAS A SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
Representative AgriculturaIists From
Many Sections of County Attend.

Although the severe snow storm last
Friday night had made most of the
roads impossible, and a number of
people were unable to get to Oakland.
between fifty and sixty persons in
terested in the development of the
potato in large quantities in Garrett
county met in a room of the First Ma
tional Bank to hear the lecture by Prof.
Temple, who had been engaged by
the First National Bank to come to
Oakland, and show just what the pos
sibilities were in the raising of potatoes
in large quantities, and of the right
kind.
Mr.. R. E. Sliger, cashier of the bank,
was made chairman of the meeting, and
in introducing Prof. Temple said that
the bank had long realized that one of
the things that would make the farms
OF Garrett pay was the raising of po-
tatoes, particularly for seed; and that
the bank was ready and willing to do
all it could to finance the matter which
was sure to be success.
The bank had arranged to buy any
amount of seed potatoes that the farm
ers were willing to plant, and would sell
them at the actual first cost. In addl-
ton to this, money would be advanced
TO buy planters and sprayers where the
amount planted justified the purchase.
Prof. Temple talked for over two
hours, going over the subject in a very
thorough manner. showing the way to
select seed. the proper way to prepare
the seed bed, the way to cultivate and
to harvest the crop. He said that the
potato grown in Garrett county could
not be surpassed, If equalled anywhere,
and that where it had been grown along
side of the Maine potato, it was super
ior.
One of the: most Interestingly, things
said Observation-Disclosures it was
possible..:to iprevent blight which had
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
BARN BURNED WITH STOCK
Structure on Farm Of n. H. Frank
houser Consumed Thursday Night

Last Thursday night between the
hours of II and u o'clock the large
and comparatively new barn on the farm
of Mr.. NJ. H. Frankhouser, in District
No. 6, and few miles from GAINESVILLE.
Preston county, was burned to the
ground. along with its contents. consist
ing of four horses, number of young
cattle and large amount of provender
and farming implements.
At the time of the fire Mr.. Frank
houser. who in addition to beng a
farmer, is also one of Garrett county's
leading public school teachers, was con-
Quoting the closing exercises of the
school located near his home which he
successfully taught during the past
winter. Nearly every resident of his
section of the county was also in at
tendance and hence the fire had gained
much Roadway before it was discovered,
and made it impossible to save any of
the stock or other property inside the
building.
While it is not definitely known what
caused the fire suspicious circumstances
surround its origin and an effort will be
made to apprehend the one suspected
of setting the building on fire.
Mr.. trankhouser carried a small in
surance upon the property but the
amount will in no way recompense him
for the loss sustained.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13

caused the failure of the potato crop
last year.
Arrangements have been made with
Prof. Temple to come to Oakland again
lnIthe near future and to make monthly
visits after the seed have been planted,
in order to see that every thing is done
to get the best crop possible. In addi-
ton to this. bulletins will be sent out
to all interested, either from the bank,
or from the experiment station.
In order that the bank may know Just
how many potatoes to buy, it is neces-
sary that every one that is willing to
try some send in the amount they want.
1t is hoped that car load of six hun
dred bushels may be used the first year.
This will plant sixty acres. Please
write the bank as.soon as possible, say
ing how many youScan use.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
Appointed Referee In Bankruptcy

Mr.. Stuart F. Hamill, of Oakland, has
been notified by the United States
District Court for the District of Mary
land. that he has been appointed referee
in bankruptcy for Garrett county and
that all matters relative to bankruptcy
proceedings having their origin IN
Garrett county will be referred to him
and not sent to Cumberland as has been
the case for long term of years,
which has had tendency to increase
the costs in such matters. Mr.. Hamill
was appointed and commissioned by
Judge Rose, of Baltimore, and will
enter upon the discharge of his duties
at once.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
PIPE ORGAN FOR CHURCH.
Lutherans Will Install Instrument In
the Oakland Church at n Early Date.

A meeting ofithe official board of st.
Marks Ev. Lutheran church, held on
Monday evening of this week, authoriz-
ed the purchase of pipe organ and it's
installation in the auditorium of the
edifice.
The purchase of.:the instrument has
been under consideration by the
authorities of thelchurch for the past
year or more. andlwithIthis end in view
measurments have been made, designs
submitted and the probable cost of the
organ estimated by manufacturers.
AS the instrument swilli have to be
specially built it will be several weeks
before it can be completed and installed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
Cannot Again Wed Within Six non,hss

Persons who obtain DEGREES of divorce
in West Virginia and who sbetter look
up the law in the-premises before TAX
ing a hasty second plunge into the
matrimonial sea, or they find them
selves facing the charge sof bigamy.
The new divorce laws as passed by the
last session of the state legislature pro-
vide that Divorces who remarrv after
obtaining their DEGREES are Iamendable
as if they were living together without
marriage, as the law specifies that such
marriages are void and illegal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
FIVE ASPIRANTS ARE IN
THE FIELD FOR CONGRESS
State Senator Speicher Of Garrett,
Last Of Republicans to Qualify.

State Senator Harvey ]. Speicher, of
Garrett county, filed his papers on last
Thursday with the various Board of
Election Supervisors OF the Sixth Con-
gressionaI District as a candidate for
the Republican nomination for Con-
gress, the local man bringing the total
number of candidates up to five.
Those who previously filed papers
with the various Board of Election
Supervisors throughout the District are
State Senator Frederick N. Zihlman, OF
Allegany county; Gist Blair, of Mont
gomery county; Leo Weinberg and
State Senator George L. kaufman, of
Frederick county, making five aspir-
ants IN all. The time for filing papers
having ended Monday night the list
will therefore not be augmented.
In the Democratic ranks a surprise
was worked early Monday morning
when Mr.. George Stern, of Frostburg
where he is engaged in the mercantile
business and former mayor of that
town, filed nomination papers for Re-
p sentative. Mr.. Henry Dorsey
Etchison, of Frederick, up to Monday,
was the only avowed candidate and it
was thought by the leaders of the party
that he would receive the nomination
without contest. With the entrance
of Mr.. Stern into the campaign, a
change has occurred and it will require
a vote of the members of the Demo-
cratic party to determine who their
candidate shall be-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
Exchanges.

The ladies of the Lutheran church
will conduct an exchange at the store
of Messrs. Shaffer & Bush on Second
street Saturday afternoon, April 18th,
beginning at two o'clock. They will
have on sale bread, pastry, cakes,
candy, etc, and solicit the patronage
of the public generally.
On Saturday, April 22nd, the ladies
of St. Paul's NJ. E. church will also
conduct an exchange at Sturgiss' Phar-
macy where they will offer for sale
cake, bread, pies, rolls. candy and
Easter eggs. They solicit your patron
age.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13

The Piedmont mayor and city council
have appointed new chief of police
for Piedmont to succeed Chief Kauf-
man. The new chief is Marshall Daw-
son, of Kitzmiller Nd. This is the
third chief of police for Piedmont with
in the last year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-04-13
Public Sale Of Deer Park Property.

In another column of this paper today
the advertisement of Mr.. w. McCulloh
Brown appears wherein he gives notice
of a public sale of dwelling and nine
acres of land to occur on the premises
in the town of Deer Park on Monday,
May 1st, at II o'clock
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22
ODD FELLOW ASSEMBLY

The Odd Fellows of the San Luis
Valley are to hold their third As
sembly meet in Alamosa on. August
Sth.
All members of the order in the
Valley are requested to be present
with their families for day of en-
joyment and good fellowship.
Everybody is to bring Basket Din
ner for picnic in grove.
Canton Alamosa will lead parade
from hall to grounds at 10 A. M.
Speaking by Grand Lodge officers
after dinner.
Various games at the grounds for
amusement.
Degree teams of the Subordinate
and Rebekah, will confer degrees in
the halls at P. M.
Banquet Free to all at 6 P. M. fur
nished by the Association and
Friendship lodge.
Grand Ball at the Colorado, $3.50
evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22
DENVER BOOSTERS WILL TOUR The VALLEY

properly handled means wealth un-
told to them. All this Denver bust
ness men will grasp during that first
day under the pilotage of ofcnterprising
citizens who will point out the great
hog pastures, the cattle feeding lots
and thousands OF farm animals fat
tening on the best that nature can
produce. The pea-fed hog and the
pea-fed lamb of the San Luis Valley
rank with the best of their class and
bring top prices. Freedom from dis
ease adds to the profits of the live
stock industry in this district
Ii must be borne In mind that, thru
the opening of road from South
Fork to Pagosa Springs this summer,
formidable barrier which has eX-
listed between two great localities is
to be broken down. The rich San
Juan country, across the range, too
long walled off to itself. and the fer
tile San Luis Valley are about, to
flow together There is to be an in
termingling of peoples and an en-
hancement of trade, the value OF
which is hard to reckon. Denver s
interest in these developments is not
only welcomed but besought. The
should produce results.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Business men OF Denver have he II
planning for some time to visit the
San Luis Valley. The date for the
ttip has been finally set as announced
by the Denver Commercial AS fol-
lows:
Travelling on n special train, con-
tingent representing the Civic and
Commercial Association and the var
ious interests OF Denver generally.
Will leave Denver on Sunday evening.
July 23. During the course OF three
succeeding days some lively travelling
by automobile and train is expected
to yield an acquaintance with fam
Gus and productive region. to visit
which the business men have had a
long standing invitation.
While the antennae of trade have
served to keep in the general know
ledge OF many of Denver's institu-
tions the great area which extends
thru the south-centrai part of the
state-a land which in itself Is equal
in size to the state OF Connecticut
much OF the remarkable progress OF
the San Luis Valley in the last two
or three years has escaped the com
prehension OF the average Denverite.
IL Is for the purpose of checking up
on the development and in getting
better acquainted with the live citi-
zens of such towns as Alamosa. Del
Norte, Creede. Monte Vista, Antonito,
Saguache. Moffat, Mosca, Romeo and
reau OF the Civic and Commercial As
sociation has been leading move
ment for this trip.
II Is proposed to spend the night
OF July 23 In travel and to arrive at
Creede early Monday morning. From
there the itinerary will lead back
ward along the rich valley of the Rio
Grande. The party will make all
stops to Del Norte and travel thence
by automobile to Monte Vista, swing
ing northward for visit to Center.
~ -"ch'' Istd Train tTdNtI Will De
resumed to Alamosa where the
party will spend the night. On Tues
day, July 25, tour will be made up
the valley to the north, affording an
opportunity to view the great stock
feeding farms and the cities of Mosca
Hooper, Moffat and Villa Grove. The
party will land back in Alamosa
again for the night, and on the fol-
lowing morning-Wcdnesd July
26-will make the tour, again by au-
tomobile. to the southwark. covering
all the territory between Alamosa
and the state line. La Jara, Sanford,
Manassa, Romeo and Antonito will
be visited. That evening the touring
contingent will take train for Denver
arriving home about Z o'clock on
Thursday, July 27.
The San Luis Valley is Just en-
tering into new era of prosperity
with an abundant summer range in
the surrounding mountains, and al
ialfa, peas and barley, together with
high-class native hay for winter feed
farmers in this favored locality are
beginning to realize that livestock.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

The S. l.. Holland and r. l.. Stitt
families left Wednesday morning by
automobile for an extended visit in
Iowa. They were accompanied by
VIM. Monroe and wife to Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22
Taking Big Chances

1t is great risk to travel without
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, as this
preparation cannot be obtained on
the trains or steamships. Attacks of
bowel complaint are often sudden
ana very severe. and everyone should
20 prepared for them. Obtainable
everywhere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Goudy came in
Saturday morning from Denver for a
few days visit with the latter's Sis
ter, Mrs. A. II. Webster. They re-
turned Tuesday evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Miss Grace Warren visited her
uncle j. A. Warren and family at Del
Norte Saturday and Sunday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Miss Mabel Berg who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred Miller
at the Farmers Union reservoir above
Creole. returned home Saturday
evening.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

I'D Busch, star short stop on the
Monte Vista H. o. G. team, left Sat-
urday night to play two games with
the new Pueblo team in the Arkan-
sas Valley league.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Henry Hamilton returned to Du-
range Sunday night after several
days visit with home folks
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Mrs. Laura Myers of Alamosa
spent Sunday with friends in Monte
Vista.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

We are preparing several more big
surprises for fall business. Watch
for them. FULLER ORIG CO
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

William Smith from the Soldiers
home went to Pueblo Friday night
on a furlough.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Lee Fairbanks, prominent r:publi-
can OF Del Norto, has announced his
candidacy for the Office of county
clerk and recorder.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Geo. r. Wheeler, inmate of the
Soldiers home went to Mosca Satur-
day night to visit friends for a few
days
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Mrs. F. c. Hopkins returned to her
nome in Denver Monday night. She
has been visiting at the home of Mrs.
Lincoln Miner.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

George Harper, state automobile
inspector was in town a few days this
week.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Howard Winchell went to Durango
Saturday night on business.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Miss Hattie Bruins left Monday
night for Crestone where she will
visit her parents for couple of
weeks.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Mrs. John Roster returned to her
home in Wichita, Kas., Friday night
after visiting her friend, Mrs. Harold
Ferguson.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

II. III. Miller came in Monday
morning from Omaha, Nebr., for a
two weeks visit with d. E. Smith and
family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

The Public Library association will
meet Thursday afternoon at 2:3O
O'Clock, at City hall
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

we Will have plenty OF Paris Green
all summer at Al nc per lb.
FULLER DRUG co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-07-22

Oscar Linderholm was a business
visitor in Alamosa Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
HEATING TURNED BACK TO
 YANKEES BY RICHMOND CLUB
Local Boy Will Probably Be Placed In American
 Association or International.

tablished new record for some track event. He soon had offers from E2 colleges in which he was oft fered an education with all expenses paid. Another boy, who was poor, was told that if he entered certain college $500 would be deposited in the bank in his name. As his folks needed the money the boy accepted the offer. The headmaster \ of Phillips Exeter academy said boys of athletic ability wers allowed to give promissory notes for their college tuition. These notes were dated 10 years ahead and were considered a joke by both parties.
 There are only two members of the old Cubs stiM in active service. They are Johnny Evers and Frank. Schulte. Evers still has trouble with his throwing arm and may not be much use to the Braves next season. Schulte has slowed up considerably but the Phillies are willing to take him from the Pirates because of his hitting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
COLGATE DENIES LOOKING FOR NEW {.
 FOOTBALL HEAD

New York, Dec 28-Ellery c. Hunt ington, physical director at Colgate University, in a statement issued yes- terday from Hamilton, N Y., denied that negotiations had been undertak- en with view to any change in the coaching of the football eleven. The statement follows:
 There have appeared recently in one or two New York newspapers statements to the effect that the ath- letic authorities at Colgate were con sidering certain individuals as candi- dates for the position of football coach
 Tn fairness to all Nconcerned WIG reel 1t our duty to say publicly that those statements had no foundation in fact. No one representing Colgate has at any time intimated that the position of football coach was to be vacant, nor have negotiations been undertaken with any one with a view. to any change in our coaching svs- tenn.
 We desire also 60 take this on- portunity to acknowledge publicly our gratitude to Laurence H. Bankart who not only has for the past four years coached our football team with distinction, but who has during that time been powerful influence for clean, manly sportsmanship, and has won the affection of every Colgate man."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
DARCY PASSES
 UP CHANGES TO
 MEET LEvINSKY

New York, Dec. 29-Offers for bouts in this country continued to pour in on Les Darcy, middleweight champion of Australia, yesterday, but the Maitland boxer did not give seri- ouS attention to any of them. The latest comes from Matt Hinkel, the Cleveland promoter who made Darcy a fiattering offer for a bout with Bat- ting Levinsky, to be staged at Cleve- land. This offer was made through Tex Rickard, the western promoter, after Hinkel had received assurances from Dan Morgan that Levinsky would box the Australian.
 Hinkel also announced that he was prepared to put up a purse of $25,O00 for 8 match between Freddie Welsh, lightweight champion, and Johnny KiIbane, leader of the featherweight class, the contest to be staged eother at Cleveland or Cedar Point, Ia.:. and the purse to be split any way that was agreeable to the boxers.
 Tex Rickard stated last night that Darcy would not accept an offer for a bout in this country until definite word had been received one way or the other regarding the outcome of the negotiations to bring Georges Car pentier, heavyweight champion of Europe, to this country. Rickard added that he had nothing new in re- gard to the French boxer since his last previous information to the effect that Carpenters signed contract to box in this country was now on it's way here
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
FOL WELL SAYS
 PENN WILL BE WINNER MONDAY

Pasadena, Cal, Dec. 29-Bob Fol well, coach of the Pennsylvania, eleven, here to meet the mighty Oregon machine on Monday, said yesterday:
 we didn't come 5000 miles to be defeated, and I believe we will beat Oregon New Years Day. The squad is in good condition, and if we can show the form exhibited in the Cor nell game we should win surely. We are glad to get chance to play the Vests best team The boys earned the trip to Southern California by their work this season, and I want them to wind up the year with a vic tory.
 We are not understanding Ore- gon. I understand Bezdek has a big, tough team and we expect hard game I hope the. day will be cool and the field fast"
 The Pennsylvania and Oregon foot ball elevens started final preparations for their coming battle, at Tourpament Park. Both squads got rid of their train legs" in their workouts yes terday, and found them getting down to hard practice. Arrangements have been made for the squads to practice alternately at Tournament Park and on the High School Field. Pennsyl- Nauia drew Tournament Park, while Oregon worked on the school lot.
 Coach Folwen said he did not plan to have more than one secret practice before the, big game His team was rated at the sea$cn's close as one of the smoothest-working machines in the Eastern ranks, and he will depend upon the style of play the team used in regular season.
 Judging from the reservations pour ing in, a record crowd will see the holiday game. Alumni of different colleges and schools are arranging cheering sections.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-29
KAUFF HAS BEEN KEEPING VERY QUIET
 ABOUT HIS ABILITY

New York, Dec. 28-Have you noted the absence this off season of hurrah- ing over the prospects of Benny Kauff's murdering the offerings of Ma tional league pitching? Of course the situation this year is quite different from that of a year ago, because Ben 1y has already drawn his opportunity Reference to a few figures offers fairly positive proof that Benjamin failed to annihilate the speed and curves of the pitchers in the Tener circuit.
 However, there is a bit of interest in the absence of the swaggering of a. year ago. This absence standS~to the credit of Kauff. Last year it was all right for Benny to do a bit of wind tanning on what his plans and ex- pectations were. Now he has haa oxss fling and the frolic wasn't altogether to his liking. But by his silence he has declined to offer any flock of ex- cuses that might have been expected. Apparently Benny is planning to con- vince the doubters next summer
 If such be the case, Benny enjoys the confidence of quite a iott of crit ics. At the close of the 1916 season Kauff was a highlys improved player.