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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
SUPERINTENDENT RATHDUN
WAS REELECTED MONDAY
Meeting of the Board Held Monday
and Present incumbent Is Retained.

At meeting of the Board of County
School Commissioners of Garrett
county, with all members of the Board
present, Mr.. Franklin E. Rathbun, who
has acceptably filled the Office of super
intendent of public schools for the
past four years, was reelected to the
position and his election will be confirm
ed by the State Board of Education has
been assured.
The Board organized two weeks ago
when Mr.. Thomas j. johnson, of Dis
trict No. 9 recently appointed by Gov
ernor Harrington, qualified. At that
meeting Mr.. R. E. Sliger, of Oakland,
was elected president of the body and
Mr.. johnson was chosen vice president.
the latter succeeding Mr.. P. H. Yost,
of Grantsville, whose term expired on
May 1st.
The name of Mr.. Bert Browning, of
Thayerville, at present holding a
Federal position in Baltimore, was pre-
sented to the board as an applicant to
the position, along with that of Mr.
Rathbun, but the latter was chosen. as
above stated.
"a Mr.. Rathbun, by his earnest and
painstaking work, has injected new
blood and endeavor in the school system
of Garrett county with the result that
during the past four years great strides
IN the progress of education have been
taken and maintain d by every indi-
vidual school and eacA pupil therein and
change. now would tend to lower the
high standard set by him.
The Board of,Commissioners has been
congratulated by hundreds for reflect
ing Mr.. Rathbun, the latter also re-
ceiving the hearty congratulations of
his friends who are scattered all over
Garrett county.
With his retention as head of the
school system of the county the friends
of education feel that the school will
continue to move forward.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
THE DEATH RECORD.
PETER NATHAN.

Squire Peter Nathan, one of Grants
ville's best known known and most
esteemed citizens, died on May oath,
after about a years illness. Death was
due to cirrhoris of the arteries, which
eliminated in paralytic stroke week
before his d cath
Mr.. Nathan was native of Grants
vile and an extensive dealer in lumber,
lately being associated with c. H. Bill
in that business. He is survived by
one brother, Michael Nathan, two
sisters, Mrs. Mary Miller, of Grants
vile, who is just recovering from a
serious operation of the head, and Mrs.
Margaret Fuller, of Detroit Mich. A
large number of neices and nephews
also survive him.
Interment was made in the village
cemetery on Friday, the funeral having
been held in st. Stephens church by
Rev. Father Aloysius, of Cumberland.
The pail bearers were selected from his
immediate friends and neighbors, and
his brother directors in the First State
Bank also turned out in body to do
him honor. The church was filled with
sympathizing friends.
Mr.. Nathan's household was made up
of himself and two neices, Miss Gertrude
Hone and Miss Marie Connor.
The former has for years been his
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
A Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. 7. Thayer gave a
birthday surprise party in honor of their
daughter Miss Manona on Saturday
evening, Nav 9th, it being her six
teenth birthday. The evening was very
enjoyably spent in playing gi mes of all
kinds until they were all invited to the
dining room where refreshments were
served consisting of ice cream, cakes,
candies, fruits and nuts. The table was
beautifully decorated with pansies.
The birthday cake was trimed with
sixteen pansies instead of candles.
Those that were present were Misses
Naomi and bessie Lohr. Martha Glot-
felty, Doris Dewitt, Ethyl Beckman,
Ruth Nicholson, Sadie Thayer, Myrtle
and Helen White, Mary Manear, Dora
and Marie burst, Messrs. Julius Kitz-
miller, Cecil and John Thayer, Russell
and Charles Lohr, Charles Barkman,
Adrin and Hiram Glotfelty, Ebert Nine,
Lorraine Dewitt, Reverdy Beckman,
Arthur Manear and Perry Thayer.
The young folks departed as the hour
of Sunday morning approached wishing
Miss Manona many happy returns of
the day and thanking Mr.. and Mrs.
Thayer for very enjoyable evening
spent in their pleasant home.
A. GUEST.
Naylor & Co. have a big sup
DIV of Drain Tile.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
GroceIyman white Sells Out.

Mr.. Arthur White, who has conduct
ed splendid grocery store on Alder
street during the past two or more
wears, sold his stock and good will to
Mr.. G. c. Martin. Of Oakland, yester-
day afternoon. Mr.. Martins son Mr..
Glen Martin, will operate the store and
will be assisted for the present by Mr..
White, Sr. The new proprietor has the
best wishes of The Republican for sue
cess in his new venture.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
NEW LICENSE LAW
Affecting Garages, LiverieS, Soda
Fountains, Etc, Goes Into Effect
Today,

The new license law. enacted by the
legislature goes into effect today and
until early this week its provisions were
not known by the officers charged with
its enforcement, hence those who come
under its provisions will be surprised to
learn that owners of garages, soda
fountains, livery stables. theatres, res
taurants. plumbers and gas filters are
vitality affected.
Under the new law all those enumer-
ated above are compelled to secure Ii
cense in order to do business legally.
The applications for licenses must be
made to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01

housekeeper and companion and both
have found fathers love and devo
ton beneath their uncles roof Til
devotion and solicitude was extended %
all his other neices, nephews and many
relatives, and, among his host Of friends
the quiet, unobtrusive man was known
for his broadminded dealings, his kindly
acts. and benevolent disposition. Mrs.
WilcoX's poem is a fitting tribute to
this useful life:
Better by far, than a marble tomb
Than a monument towering over my
head
What shall care in my quiet room
For head board or foot board when |
am dead?
Better than glory, or honors or fame
Though be striving for those today)
Toknow that some heart would cherish
my name,
And think of me kindly with blessing
Away"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01

near Swanton, Of heart failure, The
deceased was taken i'll Immediately
after she had finished her evening meal
and died within twenty minutes. Her
funeral occurred yesterday with inter
ment in the Glendale cemetery. The
services were conducted by the Rev
Mechanic, of the Deer Park M. E.
circuit.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
For Sale Cheap.

On account of poor health | offer for
sale at bargain my farm of DO acres
located at Altamont The land is well
watered and is excellent for grazing.
Improved by new dwelling, and new
outbuildings. Well set orchard and
tenant house. G. J. WALTER,
Advertisement, Altamont, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-06-01
HENRY SCHLoSSNAGLE.

Henry Schlossnagle, a prominent
farmer of Accident district, died sud
denly Monday morning, aged IS years.
The deceased had just finished eating
his breakfast and passed from the house
to the porch when he fell over and died
within comparatively few seconds.
His death was due to cirrhosis of the
arteries. He is survived by his widow
and several children, all of whom are
grown. He was leading member of
the Accident Lutheran church and was
held in high esteem by all who knew
him. His funeral occurred yesterday.
Mr. Schlossnagle was brother of Mrs.
Thomas Turney of Oakland
MRS. LAvINIA BROBST.
Mrs. Lavinia Brobst, aged So years,
wife of William Brobst, died Monday
evening at her home IN Green Glade,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-17

Mrs J. Mepham Later she.willFgo to
Cazenovla where she will be joined by
Nc Feagans.
W. H. Babcock, secretary of the
boys YIN. C. A. work in thes county.
will be in the vicinity of Baraboo for
several evenings, about his work. Last
evening he assisted the Fairfield boys,
with their rehearsal. This evening he
wi II meet with some young men at the
home of Ed Nc Gilvra, north east of
town Friday evening he will address
the Barabco Valley club and Saturday
evening will appear at tle Skillet
Creek Farmers club.
Reverend A. E. Frederick of Ken
dan has announc ID hi self as candi
date FIR congress AM will contest the
right OF don. J. j. Esch of Lacrosse to
'onger represent the seventh congress
ional district.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-17
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR MIKE ROONEY

The funeral of Michael Rooney was
held at the Catholic church this morn
ing following the arrival Of the remains
on the morning train. John O'Keefe, a
brothersin law of Madison went to Chi
cago and brought the remains to Bara-
boo. aMr. Rooney died in a hospital
there after an illness of four days from
pneumonia. The Melzl quartette fur
nished the singing at the funeral and
the pail bearers were; John Agee, Will
liam O'Keefe, Dennis Curtis, Frank
Dietrich, Charles Mosher and Charlie
Rooney.
Among the many beautiful flowers
was a large wreath on base, present
ed by his old friends at the Ringing
winter quarters.
Those from out of town to attend the
funeral were, Mr.. and Mrs. John O.
Keefe and daughter, Lucille of Madison
Mra. F. L Tryon, and William O'Keefe
of Merrimack.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-17
D9IIOn8 and \. Excelsior

The father of Lawrence Bliven is
quite sick at the home of the latter
Prof. Smith of the Reedsburg Train
ing school was entestained at the Clar-
nee Christie home last Friday night
and spoke at the Excelsior Lyce UNI.
Mrs Simpson is attending the Aid
society at the M. E. parsonage at
Delton today.
Clarence Christie began filling his ice
house today.
The L. A. S. will meet with Mrs.
Samuel Bates next week Thursday,
Fe b. II.
Mrs. George Behn had the misfor-
tune to slip on the ice last Sunday
while at Reedsburg attending church
and hurt her head and shoulder quite
badly.
L. D. Rudd went to Madison today to
take short course in agriculture.
Ernest Cady of North Freedom was
caller at the l.. ID. Rudd home today.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-17
MIR. Frederick will probably receive

MIR. Frederick will probably receive
the'support of the ''drys"las heIhas
been a consistent fighter for prohibition
since he first came into the limelight.
He was born in Madison, was educated
at the University of Wisconsin and
Georgetown university and is member
of the Wisconsin bar. He has twice
been member of the state legislature
and is known best by the cognomen,
''the fighting parsen".
There is no gainsaying the fact that
he will put up rafting fight for the
nomination.
Earl Wilson of Bear Creek was in
the city this morning bearing fat grey
wolf which he caught in trap near
Lone Rock and killed with pitchfork.
Wolves are said to be quite plentiful in
that section as pack of nine was seen
at one time. A double steel trap was
baited with dead hog and thus the
trophy was secured. The young man
gets bounty from the county of $40
and of 500 from the state, besides the
value of the pelt.
William Schneider has received a
Manitowoc Herald stating that W. F.
Hagen & Co. have moved their garage
to new building and have room for
about fifty cars on the first floor and
also have same amount of room on the
second floor. They sold more than six-
ty cars last season and expect to sell
more this season. They handle the
REQ and Dodge The Herald also states
this is the largest business of it's kind
in Manitowoc. Mr.. Hagen was former
ly in the automobile business in Bara-
boo and his many friends here are glad
to hear of his fine success.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-02-17
Thursday

Mrs. Ada Konkel OF Caledonia, " no
has been visiting in the city, has re-
turned to her home
Miss Martha Schultz of Merrimack
is in the city, the guest of her sister,
Miss Louise Schultz.
Miss Minnie Meyer of Ableman, WI O
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jol n
Rotzoll, in Merrinac and fritn14 in
Baraboo, has returned to her home
Jack Fitzsimm ms of L 'di was in
Baraboo yesterday. Mrs. Fitzsimmons
who has bean taking treatments at t. e
Baraboo Health Institute, is somewhat
better.
Mrs. NJ A Fea cams is visiting al
Reedsburg with her parents, Mr.. an
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
Not sfarab!a

In order to obviate as far as possible "bad bills" which every hospital has to stand, and to give the public the services of as well an equipped hospital as possible, the Flat hospital has decided to issue monthly and yearly tickets entitling holder to hospital treatment, physicians services and medi- c.ncs
 This method offers to the workingman the best kind of insurance at a moderate price which every individual is able to pay. In a country where rheumatism, acci- dents and lesser diseases are prevalent, this Is safeguard no one should overlook, for in times of financial embarrassment it saves them from becoming objects of charity, and removes from one individual or institution the burden of responsibility for all hospital cases The government has made no pro- vision for such cases, and the method of obtaining money for indigents is both slow and uncertain. unless the poor unfortunate IS arrested for vagrancy. Subscription i, uncertain and useful only at certain times of the year when men are working, and these are asked to contribute to something for which they receive no return, and ire quently they themselves are paying money which protects them from being objects of
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
PROMINENT FAIRBANKS MEN GUILTY OF SERIOUS CRIMES
 TO BE SENTENCED TODAY

FAIRBANKS, April G. Dan Callahan, member of the Fairbanks city council and for many years prominent figure in tie politics of this city, has been convicted of rape by jury in Judge Bunncll's court. He is subject to penalty under the law of imprisonment for a term of from three to twenty years in the penitentiary.
 w H. Woodbridge was found not guilty on charge of rape, but guilty of @t.e,nH. to commit rape. He is subject to term of from ten months to ten years imprison- ment.
 J. P. Rose was convicted last night on a similar charge. and the case against Al Sutton will start tomorrow morning. G. s. Williams will also be tried on similar charge.
 Robbie Jones is the crlv defendant so far to be acquitted in the series of prosecutions fer crimes against young half breed and quarter breed girls
 Sentence will be pronounced on the con victed men by Judge BunneI on Saturday morning next
 Grand Jury Discharged
 Judge Bunnell discharged the grand jury on March 3, after that body had brought in its final report. Twenty indictments were brought in, of which six were secret and the arrests had not yet been made. The men indicted and the results of the
 Us where the cases had been disposed of were as follows:
 C. B. kincaid, charged with shooting with intent to kill. This case ended in convic- ton of the accused on the lesser charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
 Chechaco John, accused of rape. Defend ant pleaded guilty and Is awaiting sen tenCe.
 Julius Miller, on the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentence
 Julius Miller. on the charge of burglary. Defendant found guilty and is awaiting sen- tence.
 Sam Barber. accused of shooting with in tent to kill, was acquitted by jury.
 C. Myers was indicted on a charge of obtaining goods and money under false pretenses This indictment was dismissed A new one was returned later, charging the same man with the same crime.
 ". H. Woodbridge, indicted on a charge of rape Pleaded not guilty Convicted of lesser crime and is awaiting sentence.
 Dan Callahan, indicted on a similar charge. Convicted and is awaiting sentence
 Hal Bailey indicted on charge of illegal voting. Pleaded not guilty.
 Carl Selberg indicted on a charge of illegal voting. Pleaded guilty and paid a fine of S100
 H. M Badger indicted on a charge of assault. Pleaded guilty and is awaiting sen- tence
 Carl Johanson, indicted on a charge of rceny, Found guilty as charged and is awaiting sentence.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
Names of Those Who Will Conduct the Business of the Municipality
 During the Coming Year
Q Q Q 6 Q Q Q 6 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q . z
JOSEPH H. SMITH EARL 3YERS
 HERB RILEY PAUL LAPLANT FRANK LARSON H. H. PORTER C. w. ALBRIGHT
. Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q 6 Q c Q Q Q Q ~

The lightest vote ever cast in an lditarod election was that of last Tuesday, when seven councllmen and 2 member of the school board were elected by the voters of the town of lditarod. But eighty ballots were cast, and fair sprinkling of these were the expressions of members of the gentler sex. There was no particular rivalry in evl- dence, some little interest being displayed as to which of the candidates should receive the highest vote, and therefore be entitled to the honor of becoming president of the council or mayor. The distinction went to Joseph II. Smith, who has just com pleted his fourth consecutive term as a member of the municipal legislative body. It Is looked upon as an appreciation of the conscientious work of that energetic busl ness man in the interest of the city.
 While no active canvass appears to have been made by any of the candidates, there were in evidence many "plunkers' the fla vorite old political trick which allows a voter to cast his ballot for only one candi- date The vote in detail was as follows:
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
WAR NEWS NOTES

LONDON, April "A German torpedo boat lls captured the Swedish steamship Vega bound from Stockholm to Copen- hagen The Swedish government has de manded her release.
 MADRID, April 7-The Spanish cabinet has instructed the ambassador at Berlin 10 request an explanation for the attack on the steamship Nlgo, and to define the at ttude of the German government toward neutral shipping,
 QUEENSTOWN. April 6. The British steamship Zent has been torpedoed without warning east of Fastnet. Forty eight of her crew are missing.
 LONDON, April 7.-The Earl of Derby has resigned the charmanship of the joint naval and military board. His position ; director of recruiting occupies his whole time.
 LONDON, April 2-Twenty four persons were killed and forty-four wounded in q Zeppelin rail over the eastern counties on Friday last
 PARIS, April 2.-The hospital ship Por- tugal has been sunk in the Black sea Many lives were lost
 LONDON, April 3.-The coast of Scot land and the northern and southeastern counties of England were again raided by Ieppehns on Sunday night. Official details are not available.
 LONDON, April 4.-Three British steam ships and one Norwegian have been sunk by German submarines.
 BERLIN, April A Russian transport loaded with troops and war munitions has been sunk. The Turkish troops on the Caucasian front have received reinforce mentS and are now checking the Russian offensive
 } LONDON April An explosion in a powder factory in Kent yesterday caused the death and injury of two hundred per sons. The fourth war budget has been in troduced in the house. It amounts to nine billions of dollars
 LONDON, April 5.-Anti-aircraft guns repulsed Zeppelin attacks on the northeast coast late yesterday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08

such 8 procedure. Otherwise it would mean that in many instances the workingman Is contributing to pay the expenses of a man that might have obtained the same protec- ton which they enjoy for practically the same terms.
 This arrangement is made mostly for the benefit of river men, woodsmen, miners anG prospectors, who are subject to many Gls. eases and dangers, and who. in fulfilling a contract, may have to wait until the com pietion of same before they receive their pay, and in the meantime arc not prepard to meet with any reyerses It is also for the benefit of any who wish to take advantage of the terms of the offer and thereby lessen the number of subscriptions that inevitably make their appearance during the year and working season.
 Monthly ticket $425; yearly ticket, $50, payable in advance Money refunded for those narts of the yearly tickets for which protection is not furnished or for good anI sufficient reasons on the part of the persons holding them, Obtainabla at Flat Hospital or from Mir Earl Hunt IGitarol
 Anyone not holding hospital ticket will be expected to pay in advance when ;0rlv- ing for hospital treatment, or give Gcoc Cnrrri+I-
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
PRICES FOR ALASKA FURS
 SHOW A SLIGHT DECLINE

Returns from an extensive S9le ot turS held in Tacoma on February 24 last were received in last weeks mail, The prices showed a slight decline over previous sales. The reports state that long-haired furs con- tinue in demand with short-haired ones all bu1 neglected One lot of l75 red fox from the lower Yukon sold at an average of S9.55. More select ones sold as $13.50 each. Cross fox were in great demand at from S14.5O to SEQ. White fox were popular and scarce at Sl4 for fair lots. Blue fox are worth about $75 beautiful silver fox sold for $2SS. Possibilities for marten are brighter The consignments were nothing extra" and the average price proved to be about $65O One lot sold for S8.3O, and a single skin for nearly $l1. Interior mink averaged about $2. Wolf averaged S6 wolverine about s10, and bear about Sl5. Lynx furnished surprise. Large quantl- ties were offered, and brought an average of $9, although small lot sold for S15, and great many lots brought more than s10.
 An enormous quantity of furs have been shipped from Iditarod during the past win ter by parcel post.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
SPRING PREPARATIONS
 OfI ADJACENT GREEKS

The mild weather of the past two weeks has been taken advantage of by mining men to begin preparations for the coming seasons work Both Flat and Otter creeks are beginning to assume all air of activity and considerable work is also being done at the mines at the head of Flat creek, on Willow creek and other adjacent streams
 The thawing crew of the Riley & Marston dredge will commence operations on Mon day next, and in a short time the dirt may be expected to move with the vigorous at Jacks oi the steel buckets. Other operators on Otter creek are also preparing for work,
 At the head of Flat creek Dave Strand berg is putting on few men, and the mess house will start up Monday next. Con siderable success attended the efforts to store up snow at the Up-Grade during the winter, where three miles of snow fences were used At several points the snow is packed to a depth of some forty feet and whereas snow water was in use until July l5 last year, it is expected that the supply will last fully a month longer this year.
 The big dredge of the Yukon Gold Com rany is likely to be in operation by the first of May.
 Regina tIorei-I' irst-cIa,o n every respect.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-04-08
DAD" BARNES A BENEDlCK

The interesting news was received ln a prlvate letter brought by the last mail that J. D. Barnes, better known to Idtarod peo ple as Dad" Barnes, was married at Nsalia, Cal, on March last to Mrs A. A. Muir Mir Barnes was intimately con nected with the early history of this city and at one tune was mayor of ldltarod. He left here in 1913, and has been resi- dent of California since that time Mrs. Muir also was former resident of this dis trict, having lived at Flat for some time, where she was we'll and favorably known.