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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice That the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court Of
Garrett County, Maryland, Letters Tes
tamentary on the estate of
MOTLEY b. BROWNING
late Of Garrett County, Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof duly
authenticated, to the subscriber, on or be
fore the 26th day of October 1917, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all bene-
fit of the said estate. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under our hand this 10Th day of
April 1917.
SUSAN C. BROWNING, Oakland, Nd
J. d. BROWNING, kingwood, W. Va.
b. +. BROWNING, Terra Alta, W. Va
Executors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscribers
have obtained from the Orphans Court of
Garrett County, Maryland, Letters OF tes-
tamentary on the estate Of
THOMAS MARTIN.
late Of Garrett NOuntv, Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the de
ceased are hereby warned TO exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof duly authen-
tcated, to the subscriber ON or before the 10Th
day OfOctOber, 1917 they may otherwise by
law he excluded from all benefit of the said
estate. All persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate are requested to make
Immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 26th day OF
April, 1917.
ELLEN G. MARTIN,
MARGARET j. MARTIN.
EXecutrices,
Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
ROAD PETITION.

This is to give notice that thirty days after
the first publication hereof application will
be made to the Board of County Commits
sioners of Garrett county for the appoint
posed new county road leading from Steyer
to German, said road to begin at Steyer and
running thence through the lands of the
Bayard Coal and Coke Company, the West
ern Maryland Railroad Company, William
J. Wilson, W. S. Slipper. William Powell and
W. Fl. Ridder, distance of two miles, where
it is proposed 20 connect said new road
with the German road.
W. w. STEYER,
JAMES w. WHITE,
NJ. g. WILLIAMS,
And % others.
Published first time April %, 1917.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26

1t IS not only the good material but
the skill in applying same in the proper
manner and the knowledge in the mix
ing and blending of the colors in combina-
ton with our modern artistic designs
which produce such wonderful effects
on your walls and ceilings, and for the
right price. We are the Decorators.
DUBRAU ART STUDIOS,
45 N. Liberty ST. Cumberland, Nd.
Advertisements
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Political Announcements.

Announcements under this heading
will be carried until the primary cleo
ton. A charge of $500 for each an
nouncement is made and the cash should
accompany all orders for insertion of
the advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
hath obtained from the Orphans Court of
Garrett County Maryland, Letters Testa-
mentary on the estate OF
SARAH E. CARTWRIGHT
late Of Garrett County. MARYLAND. deceased.
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with .the vouchers thereof duly
authenticated. to the subscriber on or be
fore the 18th dayCf september, 10 :, they may
otherwise by law be excluded from all bene-
fit OF the said estate. All persons knowing
themselves indebted to said estate are re
Cuested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 2,th day OF
March, 1917.
W. CARL RICHARDS,
Executor.
Cumberland. Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Treacy Garage.

Gasoline wholesale or retail; Good
year Tires; Ford repairs. We also have
The agency for Hudson and Dodge cars.
Make our garage your headquarters
when in town. 1t costs you nothing.
Free water and free air. j. P. TREACY,
P p Adv. 2-8t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26

District No, 3, March 50. i9l7.
For STATE SENATOR

| hereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination for State senator. subject to
the Republican primary election. If nom
mated and elected will pledge myself to
represent all the people Of Garrett Co. and
do all in my power to give Garrett Co. a
more economical admistratlOn of its affairs.
/ earnestly solicit the support OF the voter 5
OF my native county.
JOHN SHARTZER.
Oakland. Md
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Commissioners Meeting.

The Board of County Commissioners for
Garrett County, Maryland, will meet in their
offlce in the town of Oakland, on
Monday, May 7th, 1917,
for the purpose of transacting the general
routine business.
BY order of the Board.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Information for Contractors
Oakland, Md

Sealed proposals addressed to the County
Commissioners of Garrett County and in
dOrsed Proposals for building a section of
State Aid Highway in Garrett County," up
on or along the Elder Hill road, beginning
extending towards HOyes, for distance of
about three and two One-hundredth miles
(3.02l Will be received by the County Com
fee Oakland, Maryland, until IL clock noon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26

933 per cent pure Timothy, $685.;
Red Clover, $14.OO; Sapling Clover,
Sl4.6O. These prices are for cash only.
J. P. TREACY,
Advertisement Oakland, Nd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Millinery.

Harry Davis is now ready to serve
the public. --latest Styles up-to-
date millinery. Come and see for your
self. Adv. 6-6t"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26

I hereby announce myself candidate for
the nomination Of County Treasurer. subject
TO the result Of the Republican Primary
Election, and solicit the support of Republi
cans throughout the county, | am so sit
uated that it win he impossible for me to
visit all sections Of the county ana | trust
party.
NJ II. LOHR.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Difficult Order,

Willie (at Tablet want my pud-
ding now, don't want any old meat
and" Father (sternly)-"You keep
your mouth shut and eat your diI$
ner."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Oakland, District No. Ii.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
nomination for County Commissioner,
subject to the decision Of the Republican
voters at the primary election As an officer
in this capacity feel that | am capable of
conserving the peoples interests and give
them an economical administration of
county affairs. ..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Deer PARK. District No. IL.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination OF County Treasurer subject
to the result of the Republican primary
election, and solicit the support of all my
friends. Il nominated aud elected | viii
give the Office my personal attention and
best efforts to make the administration OF
financial affairs Of the county satisfactory
to the tax payers and all concerned.
GEORGE GIESSNAN.
na-lspI district No
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Millinery.

Mrs. B. L. Hardesty, Loeb La
Heights, is now ready to serve the
public with the latest styles in Millinery
at very low prices. Everybody cordi-
ally invited to come and examine the
stock. Advertisement
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Seed Oats For Sale.

l have for sale at my farm one mile
south of Gortner a limited amount of
the Bumper Crop" Seed Oats, $1.2t
for 80 pound bushel. First come, first
served.
S. ]. LIGHTLY,
K. D. 2, Box 63, Oakland.
Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
Oakland, Distri,t No.14.
EnR cnINrY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself candidate fol-
tie nomination of County Commissioner
subject to the result of the Republican Prt-
mary Election. and most respectfully solicit
the support Of my party friends throughout
the county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26
For SHERIFF.

hereby announce myself a candidate for
the nomination Of Sheriff Of Garrett county,
subject to the result of tile Republican
primary election, ana solicit the support of
my fIieI.ds. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1917-04-26

hereby announce myself a candidate f9S
tile nomination for County Commissioner
subject to the result OF the Republican
voters at the primary Election and for which
] earnestly solicit their support. and If
elected | viii render my best service.
1890 esssss~-..sc; BRUCE FRIEND.
FTiendsville, District No. >.
HAT the solicitation OF many friends in diff
feren5 sections of the county | hereby an
nOuuce my candidacy for the nomination
Of County Commissioner subject to the re
suit of the Republican Primary Election TO
he held. Soliciting the support of all my
friends, am, .,,,u,,,
1yss JOSIAH G. FRIEND.
SwantOn, District No. /.
hereby announce myself q candidate for
the nomination of County Commissioner,
subject to the result of the Republican Phi
mary Election and solicit the votes and
support of Republicans throughout tie
cOu ty. .-,.,.
District No. 5, Precinct No. ,.
At the solicitation of a number of friends
ana party associates. ! hereby announce
myself candidate for the nomination of
COuaty Commissioner, subject to the result
OF the Republican Primary Election, and
earnestly ask the support Of my party.
II. P. MILLER.
Grantsviile. District No. 3.
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Advertisement
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
FUNERAL OF COL. CODY
CONDUCTED At ElkS' HOME IN
DENVER ON SUNDAY.
Body Viewed BY Theusas 10 In Retunds
ofcapitoI Building. and Services
Attended by Prominent Peo-
pie From Many States.

Western S.~sp.p.r Union Ss-s Service.
Denver.-The largest number that
ever attended a funeral In Denve.
paid their last tribute of respect to
Col. Vim. F. Cody C''Buffalo Bin'D on
Sunday.
The body was placed in the rotunda
OF the State Capitol building at 10
o'clock. where IT was viewed by more
than 10000 people. and at / O'Clock.
when the body was escorted TO the
Elks' building. II seemed as though
as many more were In line.
The remains were followed from the
Capitol 10 the Elks' building by thous-
snds, including members Of the Pion-
eers' Society. U s. soldiers, the G. A
R. W. r. c.. Elks. Masons. Cowboy
Rangers. governors and members o:
the Legislatures from Colorado. Wy
oming and Nebraska, apd the streets
were lined with people unuable to get
into the Capitol or Elks' hall.
The EIks had charge of the funeral,
and their service. as well as that OF
the Episcopal Church. was read. and
eloquent trib butes were paid the
noted scout. hunter and actor by Hon
John W Springer. A U. Mayfield, Su-
preme Boss OF the National Order OF
Cowboy Rangers. and by members OF
the G. A r and W r. C, in render
ing their funeral service
When the news OF Col. Cody's death
on the 10th were flashed over the coun.
try one OF the first messages received
was from the White House. which
read:
May not express my sincere sym
pathy with you IN the death Of Col
Cody, WOODROW WILSON"
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
STATECAPITOL
NEWS
western s.~sp.S.r UnioH News s<rste.
NEW FACES At STATE HOUSE.
Assistants to 6unter, koiand, Leek-
enby. Higgins and Hubbard Named.

Assistants to 6unter. koiano, leck-
enby. Higgins and Hubbard Named.
DenTer-with the opening OF the
state offices under the new admins
rration. a number OF appointments
we're made. to become effective at
once.
In the executive chambers H Wen
dell Stephens. private secretary to the
governor. is in charge OF the outer
office. The first official act Of Gov
ernor Gunter was to sign the appoint
ments of his office. who. in addition
TO Secretary Stephens. include Mrs.
Betty Greene. bookkeeper: Mrs Anna
l. Ames, stenographer. and o. T.
Jackson. messenger
Secretary of State James r. holland
announced the retention of Miss
Louise Mellen as assistant superin-
tendent OF free employment bureau
No. !. located in the Denham building
Frank c. Cox was named superintend-
ent OF the bureau. John Mosconi OF
Denver has been appointed state auto
mobile inspector to succeed Carl De
Lochte. Other appointments made by
Secretary Noland are as follows: Miss
Alice Cary. organizer for the Garment
Workers Union, 10 be inspector in the
state labor bureau: Mrs. Mary E.
Nickels. inspector in the labor bureau.
Robert NJ Beere. clerk: Mrs Anne
Miller. clerk: Richard T. Lombard Of
Colorado springs, superintendent OF
the state free employment bureau in
that city. and Mrs. Phillips OF Colo
RADIO Springs as Lombard's assistant.
State Auditor Charles H Leckenby
appointed Ell Gross as deputy build
ing and loan inspector willard Peck
has assumed his duties as public ex-
aminer under the auditor
State Treasurer Robert II. Higgins
has announced the following office
staff: Henry B. Higgins, Denver. dep
uty treasurer: f. P. Osborne. Gus
ter county. cashier: Fred J. Egan.
Durango. bookkeeper; David A. Fraser.
Pueblo. accountant clerk. and Miss
Alice Corbett, Denver. stenographer.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
FIGHT FOR FAIR RATES
RECOMMENDED BY GOVERNOR
CARLSON IN FINAL MESSAGE.
urass New Laws to Protect School
Lands and More stringent
Liquor Lava

western ss.spav.r un;on Ss.s Service
Denver.-The enactment of laws &c
safeguard the interests Of the school
children Of Colorado through the
proper administration Of the state
school lands. representing . value oil
Sl75. 600 900. and to make more ef'
fective the present statutes on Did
cry. libel and corrupt practices, were
urged upon the Twenty-first Genera
Assembly BY Gov. Carlson in his out
going message. delivered Jan De
fore q joint session Of both branches
of the Assembly in the House cham
Der
A vigorous prosecution of the cam
paign for equitable freight rates and
transportation rates for Colorado.
started by the Colorado Fair Freight
Rates Association and now being
pushed BY the association in co-opera-
tion with the State Public Utilities
Commission. vas urged by Gov. Carl
son at the outset OF his message. An
appropriation of s25.0o0, he said,
should be made for use by the State
Public Utilities Commission in prose-
cutting the suit to a successful con
clusion.
Among his recommendations was
suggestion that the General Assembly
appoint q committee to conduct an ex-
haustiye inquiry into state printing
costs.
The defense OF Colorado waters. ini-
tiative and referendum, proposed
changes OF laws governing the financ-
ing OF irrigation districts. the state
tax commission, care Of the insane. q
state budget. the work OF the state
survey committee, federal aid for good
roads. workmen's compensation law.
state Industrial commission, and pro-
hibition enforcement. were among the
subjects discussed in the governors
message
He strongly defended the operation
Of the state Industrial law and the
purposes for which II was enacted and
declared himself unaltersbly opposed
to . repeal Of the law or the restrict.
ing OF any of the powers now vested
IN the state Industrial commission.
A pure seed law, such ~ 10 TO be
asked by the farmers grange organiz-
ations Of the state. and an adequate
appropriation to defray the cost Of
litigation involving the protection Of
Colorado water rights were recon-
mended
The Legislature also was urged to
keep all appropriations within the g.
timated state revenue for the period
for which such appropriations are
made.
A. his conclusion Gov. Carlson said
TO the members OF the Senate and
House: MY parting word Is that you
cooperate with your incoming gov.
ernor: give him your fullest conf.
dence. your loyalty. support and best
efforts. and determine firmly to rem.
der here even more beneficient and
far-reaching service to your state
than has been rendered by any pre-
csding assembly"
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
FOREIGN

According 10 . Vienna cispHtch 70
the vossische Zeitung OF Berlin, Pre-
nnier Olam-Martinio Is preparing TO
convene the Austrian Parliament
The withdrawal OF Greek troops
from TkessaIy has virtually been com
pIeted Women armed with rifles are
replacing the guards on the railroads.
bridges and passes.
VI Herriot. minister OF supplies. has
decided that the rations OF sugar for
The French people shall be one pound
and one-ha!f month for each person
after Feb !. says the Paris Matin-
The British battleship Corn~sllis
has been sunk by a submarine. II was
officially announced BY the admiralty.
Thirteen members OF the CornwAIlis
crew are missing and believed to have
been drowned
The submarine menace TO the mer-
chant service 10 far greater now than
al any period OF the war. and il re
qulres all OF our energy TO combat e..
said Admiral Sir John X Je!licoe. first
sea lord. in a speech at a luncheon
given In his honor in London
In proclamation to the German
people the emperor says that Our
enemies have dropped the mask. ad-
mitrcd their lust OF conquest and their
aim to crush Germany and enslave
Europe and the seas. but they will
never achieve their aim. Burning in
dlgnation and holy wrath. says the
emperor. will redouble the strength
OF every German God, who planted
the spirit OF freedom In German
hearts. will give US the full victory %
The entente reply TO President WI
son makes specific designation OF its
terms OF peace, which includes the
restoration OF Belgium. OF Serbia and
Montenegro and complete reparation
for the damage they sustained and the
evacuation OF the invaded territories
| OF France. Russia and Rumanla with
such reparation as is considered Just,
| The terms also require the liberation
| OF Italians Slays Rumanians and
| Czech Slays from foreign domination
/ The retirement OF the Turkish empire
from Europe Is required The Ger
man not" TO neutrals. published
| simultaneously with the entente
reply. came as = distinct surpris. I,
promptly was characterized by the en-
tente diplomats as a carefully pre-
pared and timed address to the world
calculated TO ofse, the entente state
ment OF aims and purposes. Ger
many and her allies. who had TO take
up arms for defense OF their liberty
and existence. consider this, their ain
OF the war. as obtained. says the Ger
| man note
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19

TAs town OF Cody. Wyo.. went into
mourning for the man whose name II
had honored. Business in the town
was suspended. and q telegram was
sent Mrs. Decker by W. s owens.
the mayor. In behalf OF the citizens.
His remains will be placed in Q
vault until Decoration day when they
will be moved to their last resting
place on Mount Lookout.
Col. William F. Cody was born in
Scott county. Iowa. Feb. &c. 1886. He
was o: Spanish. English and Irish an.
csstry.
His father was killed in an en-
counter growing out OF a slave dis
pute. and at the age OF ten. young
Cody found himself at the head Of Q
family. He obtained his first employ
ment as a courier between freight
wagon trains operating between the
mountains. In turn he became wagon
master. trapper. hunter. pony express
rider and stagecoach driver. All the
positions gave him Q wide experience
In the life which later was to make
him famous.
He served In the Union army In the
war between the states as Q conf
dant aAd scout In the desultory
fighting in the Southwest near the end
Of the war he earned for himself the
name Of master scout and guide.
These qualifications soon brought
him to the attention of ranking gen.
erals Of the Union army and secured
for him the appointment - chief Of
scouts in the Uaited States army dur
ing the numerous lnAian campaigns
against the northern Sioux His
career n tAis capacity identifisa him
WITH tie great nsAtiAg epoch between
he Indians and tAs white msa vaesd
b. Cen. Sheridan
WIth tie sAvaaes ef civilisatdea IN.
ther west. csl- CAV found his sces-
DasSsas - he Daatns fast dsersasiAS.
He thea wsat - The stage, vhsre As
remained for several years. Dlayiag II
l1aaas 6spietiAg Western life. Later.
b assoeaat1sa VitA Mate 0alssuIy, -
oesaaised his wild west sAsv, With
vAisA hs toured he Unitsd States
saA Europe for many yeass. IN
DEoDs he vas sntsrtai1sd b. royalty.
Hs satsrsl Dslttiss - . small paaAs
~ - 1s53 vas elected to tAs Ne
bsaslA Legislature. In 1895 he vas
married. 70 Miss Louisa FreAeriei.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
Ranger. p... condeIlns R..olu.ie.

Denver.-A resolution condoling the
relatives and friends Of Col. Cody up
on his death and eulogising the char
acter and life Of the famous man was
passed by the Supreme Ranch Of the
World National Order OF Cowboy
Rangers. Of which Col. Cody was an
honorary life member. The resolu-
ton was signed by A. U. Mayfield.
supreme boss. A similar resolution
was passed by Cody fort No. 400 Of
the Benevolent Order Of American
Scouts. signed BY Edwin w. Burdick.
chief scout.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
Mrs cresi.r Killed Children and ssH

Mrs cresisr Killed Children and osk.
Greeley.-A coroner's inquest INTO
the killing Of Mrs. Bessie Crosier.
wife OF Everett Crosier. q farmer. and
their five children at the Crosier homo.
three miles north Of here Jan. 10. re-
suited in q verdict that the children
were shot to death by the mother
who then killed herself. The verdict
said that Mrs. Crosisr was .'irrespon-
sible" when the act was committed &C
cording to evidence gathered BY the
Jury. II added that she WAS apparent.
ly jealous Of her husband without
cause.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
e..ssss.s sxs,... wagon a.ss..y.

Centeoeee kxpeeeo Wagon Nobbosy.
Los AAgelss. Cal.-Jack Baud1ariaA.
arrested fer passing worthless checks.
has eeafssssA. according - the police.
uAak he and Albert ]. GriffitA, Lss
An0ssss policeman charged Win .
ss2ese sxIress wagon robbssy Ases.
Wefo Tie men wanted for IL k1l1Ag
4 Drew .. MnheaA. I've DsatAs -
- hat tAsy hsll - sigAt seaess
Haar SaA Diego aAA committed stAsr
ss1nss here. 0siffitA has net esssoSo.
nesd the alleged oenfsssion.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-01-19
celseeae Territerlal LseIslater Dsas

csloeeae Territorial ls0Islster Deed,
0reslsy.-J. n. NcCutcheon, 81, Q
Colorado psoueer, former member q
the Illinois Legislatufe. . delegate tc
the Republican convention that nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln and . personal
frisad Of lincoln. died at his homo
here. AcCuteheon was born in Stsu-
bsnville. Ohio. and came TO Coloeads
h territorial days. He was Q msmbsr
q Tie Territorial Legislature aAA vas
oas Of Tie founders Of the town q
Dvans. IL first county seat Ct WsaA
souAty.