The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1916-07-06
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.

The program for Garrett County Day
is in preparation. Saturday, Septem-
Der End, is to be a memorable day in
Garrett county. Invitations are being
sent out to ''old timers to return home
and help celebrate. Prominent men
have been invited to be present to ad-
dress the multitude who will assemble
in the amphitheatre. 1t will be an old
time picnic, the kind enjoyed by our
fathers and grandfathers, mothers and
free. Superintendent Rudisill is con-
sulting the earlier settlers upon ''the
doin's of the day" and they are enthus-
ed on the subject. Our West Virginia
neighbors and Pennsylyanians are to be
invited to come and enjoy themselves.
The Civic Club is delighted over the
improvement to the bowling alley build
ing. That porch will supply "a long
felt want" What splendid occasions
will be enjoyed on it. 1t will be an
ideal resting place, favorite meeting
place, a center of social gatherings.
Malett's stand is open for business.
Mr.. Malett is hopeful, cheerful and
ready to give his customers choice fresh
goods.
At the close of the camp meeting
members of the Christian Alliance will
conduct Bible study at the home of
Miss Sarah C. Harris.
Mrs. Major Jarvis has opened her
cottage for the season. She has had a
number of improvements made to her
cottage, including hot and cold water,
bath, etc. Major Jarvis is on the Dor
der with his regiment,
Miss Jennie Smith will be guest of
Hotel Chautauqua during the camp
meeting. She will be glad to meet her
many friends.
An automobile from Garrett, Pa,
containing six people, was here Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Hoffman (nee Murphy
of Johnstown, Pa, is here visiting rel
atives and friends.
MIR. P. 7. Cartwright is here for
visit to his old friends. He goes about
the Park with little aid.
The short but rather violent wind and
rain storm Sunday night created quite a
commotion in the audience attending
the camp meeting. 1t was soon over,
however,
The chicken supper given by the NJ.
Z. Ladies Aid last Thursday evening
at the beautiful home of Mrs. Winchell,
Journeys End, was well patronized
and those attending were pleased with
the eatin's.
The dust on the road between the
Park and the State road at Weber's
Sunday was simply suffocating. Com
plete the road to the Park before next
season. We would suggest to the trav-
cling public along this road that during
the dusty season they take the back
road, leaving the main road at the Gov.
Fleming place, thereby avoiding the
most of the dust.
The camp meeting opened Friday
night. The attendance was not large,
but an excellent meeting was held
Rev. DR.. Durham, of Delaware, Ohio,
is in charge. He has a strong team of
workers associated with him, who are
preaching most excellent sermons.
The camp meeting will close next Mon
day night. The singing of the meeting
is greatly enjoyed. DR.. Gilmour, the
leader, is doing splendid work. The
services Sunday last were well attend
ed and greatly enjoyed.
A conference for Bible instruction
will be held in Miss Harris Faith Home
July 1926. Among those present will
be Prof. George Shaw, and Rev. j. j. |
Gregory Mantle. D. D., of London,
England DR.. Mantle is one of the
greatest preachers of England He
will doubtless preach in the amphi-
theatre July l6, II a. m.
The annual meeting of the Commun-
ity of Mt Lake Park will be held next
Wednesday at 10 a. M. in Assembly
Hall.
Miss Ruth Rudisill, who is taking
the course for a trained nurse in the
Woman's Hospital at Baltimore, is
spending her vacation in the Park.
Robert Moomaw is running the sec
Ond trick at the electric light plant.
The bowling alley is open for bust
ness. Already the lawn tennis courts
are well patronized and are in good
condition.
Bathing and boating are in order at
the lake The motor launch is at your
service.
Secretary A. 7. White is mailing
printed matter telling about the Mary
land West Virginia Odd Fellow reunion,
July % The circular says, 'Spend the
day in the Mountains. Get your lungs
full of fresh air. Boating, bathing,
base ball, tennis, bowling, addresses
by leading members of order, music,
ETC." Bands of music will be present.
Everybody invited to be at the Park on