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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
The Ashby Reunion.

On last Saturday, August 10th, was
held the Second Annual Reunion of the
Ashby family. More than one hundred
and fifty relatives and friends were
present, the all day meeting being held
in j. Frank Ashby's grove near Crellin,
Md. Many relatives came from distant
points. those being Stephen G. Ashby
and family of Mt. Lick, West Va: Will
liam o. Ashby. wife and son of Fair
mont, West Va; Joseph D. Ashby,
wife and son of Washington. D. c.;
Bernard Ashby. of Baltimore, Md !;
Messrs. Samuel, Werner, Stephen
Bunion and Samuel Lorenzo Ashby, of
st. George, West Va; Zenella Dixon,
Hannah Dixon Ashby and Victor Ora
ham, of Elk Garden, West Va.
The attendance at this reunion was
much larger than last year. Many
hymns and patriotic songs were sung by
the Ashbv chorus. Plans were formu-
lated for extending sthe membership
and increasing the attendance at the
reunion next year, which. as usual, will
be held on the second Saturday in Aug
ust
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
UNFURLINC OF
FLAGS SUNDAY
Oakland, Not To Be OutdOne by
Other Towns, Follows Suit.

On Sunday next, the 18th inst, Oak
land people and Oakland Districts peoS
pie will unfurl four flags as announced
in this paper last week. The flags will
be the National, Service, Red Cross and
Liberty Loan, and they will fly from a
pole to be erected on Oak street at the
corner of Second, either today or to.
morrow.
The exercises are scheduled to begin
at 2.30 o'clock to which the people gem
orally are cordially invited. Mayor W!
r. Offutt will preside and the chief ad.
dress will be delivered by Judge Ferdi-
hand Williams. A band will also be
in attendance which will discourse pa.
triotic music.
1t has been suggested by the commit.
tee having the affair in hand that all
automobiles drive carefully on the
roads, as it is probable congestion will
occur and thus the lives and limbs of
those travelling be endangered should
the speed limit be exceeded by reckless
drivers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
COMMUNITY SHOWS
Plans Completed For Holding
Three in County.

In pursuance with the plan suggest
ed by the Extension Service of the
Maryland State College and the State
Horticultural Society, three communi-
ties of Garrett county have arranged to
hold one day community shows, as fol-
lows; Accident, Tuesday. September
"a; GrantsviIle, Wednesday, September
25; Shady Dell Grange, Thursday, Sep
TENDER &c.
1t is hoped that all persons in reach
of these various communities will take
an interest in these shows and exhibit
as much as possible.
The State Horticultural Society has
donated $500 toward the premiums at
each of these shows. This sum will no
doubt be added to in the various COM
munities.
The success of the shows however,
will depend on the exhibitions, so
friends rally to the support of your local
community show and let US see which
community will have the best show.
A. G. MIDDLETON,
County Agent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
TWO YANKEES KILL Is HUNS
Corporal A. c. Martz and Private
Mullen In Heroic Work.

Lincoln Martz, of Glenwood, Pa,
received a telegram from Secretary
of War Newton D. Baker, Saturday,
commenting him for the heroic action
shown by his son somewhere in
France" in recent engagement.
Corporal Alvev C. Martz, Glencoe,
Somerset county, Pa, is the Yankee"
to whom all honor is due. The story is
as follows:
Corporal Martz and seven privates
under his command, had started out
on scouting duty. When near the
enemy's lines the Americans were sur
prised by number of Germans. Ac-
cording to the telegram there were IS
Germans, including three officers in the
band. Six of the Americans were
captured, but Corporal Martz and
Private Mullen, also from Pennsylvania,
escaped. After lying low for a time
Martz and Mullen watched their chance
to rescue their companions, and when
Vic oPPol IulItS pleSeHteu iloei4 IHey
pounded on the "Fritz's" and gave
them the surprise of their life. In the
fierce fight that followed, the six
Americans were set free and the IS
Huns numbered among the slain.
Corporal Martz lived at Crellin for q
number of years where his parents con-
Quoted boarding house for the old
Preston Lumber Company and where
his father later numbered the Ashby
timber lands. He is we'll remembered
as youth by many who are still resid-
ing in Crelin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Dementia Feared.

Thomas Stanton, wealthy and pros
porous farmer of near Bittinger. was
brought to Oakland from Kingwood
Monday by Sheriff Geo. D. White and
placed in the hospital ward of the coun-
ty at the sheriff residence for obser-
walton and treatment by physicians.
Mr.. Stanton left his home some ten
days ago and wandered about the coun-
try. He was taken IN charge by the
West Virginia authorities at Breedlove
where he had cut numerous wire fences,
and held'at Kingwood until the Garrett
county authorities could be commune
Gated with. His condition Is such that
dementia in permanent form is fear
ed by his family and those attending
him. Mrs. Stanton arrived in Oakland
yesterday morning and is giving her
husband attention. Whether or not he
will be taken to his home or sent to a
hospital has not been determined.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
THE DEATH RECORD.
MRS. CARRIE ETA GLoTFELTY.

MRS. CARRIE ETA GLOTFELTY.
Mrs. Carrie Eta Glotfelty. wife of
Henry Glotfelty, of McHenry. died at
the Home Sanitorium in Oakland last
Thursday morning after two weeks
illness of complication of diseases.
She was aged 20 years, Z months and
16 days. Beside her husband she is sur
viyed by two children, Harold and Veral;
her father, mother, five brothers and
five sisters.
Services were conducted at the house
on Saturday morning by Rev. Mr..
Fraker. after which the remains were
taken to the English Lutheran church
of Accident, where the deceased, lady
was a member. The services here were
conducted by Rev. S. E. Wicker of st.
Marks Lutheran church, Oakland.
Interment in the Accident cemetery.
MRS. MARY A. RoDEHEAvER.
Mrs. Mary A. Rodeheaver, of Sand
Flat, died last night at ten o'clock. She
had been an invalid for over a year,
her illness being due to advanced years.
She was aged nearly one hundred. Her
funeral will occur tomorrow with inter-
ment in the home burying ground near
the homestead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Birthday Celebration.

One of the most interesting events OF
the season was the surprise birthday
party given at Short Run, in honor OF
Mrs. Mary Wilson on Aug. 18th. Be-
sides Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson, there
were their ten children: Milo, Cassie,
George, Cinda and Ruth at home; Mr..
Burton Wilson, wife and two children,
of Mill Creek, W. Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
lack Moon, three children, Ryans Glade;
Mrs. lane Harvey and four children, of
New York; Thomas Wilson, of Elkins,
W. Va, Mr.. Chas. Junkins, wife and
son, of Keyser, W. Va; Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Wilson, Thomas Harvey. wife
and son Robert, Mrs. Sallie Harvey,
Mrs. Hettie Harvey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Sharpless, Mrs. G. W. kitz-
miller and daughter Norma. of Cincin-
natl, Ohio; Mrs. V. E. Rafter, Scott
Harvey. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Moon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaine Kalbaugh and two
children. Mrs. Laura Hanlin and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Bender and two
children. A sumptuous dinner was
served at noon after which the many
beautiful and useful presents were
opened and admired. The music was
furnished by Miss Norma Kitzmiller a
graduate with distinction of the Gin
cinnati College of Music, also of the
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. The
guests departed wishing Mrs. Wilson
many happy returns of the day.
The festivities of the day were con-
tinued in the evening at the home of
Judge Daniel Wilson in honor of his
nephew Robert Harvey, who departed
for military training camp in Atlanta,
Ga. Quite number attenned.
A GUEST.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Successful Flag D dicatiOn.

The conservation of the Service Flag
at the Pleasant Valley U. 3. church was
beautiful and impressive service. A
model program was rendered by the
young people, under the direction of
Mrs. Thad Meese and Miss Emma Lee,
assisted by Rev. G. S. Hanleiter.
The choir and male quartette, Messrs
A. J. Lee, Mr.. Randolph, Melvin Lee and
Joe Kitzmlller sang several beautiful
selections. as also did the mixed quar-
tette: Mrs. Melvin Lee, Mrs. Robt. Lee,
Mr.. Randolph and Robert Lee.
America Welcoming the Nations,
deserves special mention. Charles
Ream, general superintendent Kendall
Lumber Company, was the speaker.
His address won the applause of his
hearers. Mr.. :Reams is the Minute
Man. from Crellin. He is making a
splendid record. At the conclusion of
his magnificent address Rev. Hanleiter
called the trustees of the church, the
Sunday school superintendent, the 'presl-
dent of the C. E. Society, the stewards
and the relatives to the chancel. He
committed to their trust the flag, in
structing them to see to it that the
home fires be kept BURNING
The congregation joined heartily in
the conservation PRAYER Rev. C. W.
Fraker, of McHenry, pronounced the
benediction. Thus ended a most de-
lightful service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
RED CROSS NOTES
Many Efforts To Furnish Com
forts For Soldiers Being Made.
ACCIDENT REPORT.

Articles finished by the Accident Red
Cross chapter since July LIST, 1918. Ten
childrens' dresses, IA childrens' petit
coats, 10 sweaters, 9 pair socks, %
French foot slippers.
Money paid out during July for ma
terial $60.98. Number of members
since July LIST, SO.
SADIE SPOERLEIN, Sec.
REPORT OF STEYER BRANCH A. R. c..
FOR MONTH OF JULY.
The following list of persons have
made cash subscriptions, the money to
be used for supplies for the Steyer Dis
trict Branch of Red Cross.
S1.00 each-Henry Harper, A. G.
Miller, C. W. Propst, M. Harris. F. F.
Brown, H. L. Miller. W. Mullin, Ray
Mullin, Chas. Zidings. W, 7. Steyer,
Jas. W. Judy, Jas. M. Shirley, John
Clark.
so cents each-Capt. ]. W. White,
Mrs. o. D. Parks, D. G. Judy.
Mrs. VIM. Pearce, $500.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Finger Severed.

Mr.. W. M. Frazee, of near town.
while engaged in operating binder in
a field of oats on his farm Tuesday
evening, had his hand caught in the
machinery and as result the third
finger of his left hand severed. He
was brought to town by his son where
Dr. Broadwater rendered surgical aid
to the injured man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
FOR TRAINING IN
SOUTHERN CAMP
Men Left Yesterday Morning and
Will Land In Georgia Today.

The nine selected men who are to re-
ceive training for special service in the
Georgia School of Technology, at At
lanta, Ca, leftJ Oakland yesterday
morning On train No. and are expect
ed to arrive at their destination to-day
and to enter upon active work at once.
Those who went were the following:
Roy S. Lichty, Oakland
John Carroll Wilkins, Oakland
Earl Kennison Harvey. Swanton
Arch Chase Friend. Friendsville
Guy W. Browning, Oakland
Stanley Smith Stahl, Oakland
William Henry Riley, Friendsville
Everett Broadwater. New Germany
Robert E. Harvey, Kitzmiller,
A departure from the usual mode of
sending men to the camps was inaugu-
rated with the outgoing ct the above.
Instead of a merchandise tag being
Stirling to button on their coats, each
man was furnished neatly printed vel
low ribbon which had upon it in letters
of black "U. S. N. A." The ribbon
circled the arm of each select and as it
was in the Maryland colors was quite
appropriate. John Wilkins had charge
of the men and on the ribbon worn by
him there appeared two additional let
tiers, rs. P" indicating that he was a
special police and had the men in
charge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS
Great Attractions All Day on
Sunday, August 18th.

The Summer School of Missions. now
in session at Mountain Lake Park, and
which will continue its daily, almost
hourly, meetings until Tuesday after
noon of next week, will present a pro-
gram on Sunday, the 18th inst, which
bids fair to eclipse any previous effort
of the School. Sundays program will
be as follows:
At eleven O'Clock in the morning, DR..
Camden M. Coburn, the great arch
aeologist and traveller, whose lectures
through the week have included the
new lights on the ''Times of Abraham,
Moses, Palestine and Mount Sinai,
Jesus and His Times, the Old Testa-
ment and the First and Later Christian
Centuries" will eliminate at this hour
with sermon on "St. Paul, his Life
and Work"
In the afternoon at three o'clock a
great patriotic rally will be held. At
this meeting patriotic songs will be
sung and patriotic music will be render
ed. IN addition brief reports will be
given OF work done for the soldiers by
the churches both in cantonments and
overthere. The main feature of the
rally, however, will be an address by
Rev. j. S. Porter, a returned mission
airy of the Congregational church. He
comes from Bohemia and will give
Three Years War Experiences in
Bohemia All should avail themselves
of this opportunity to hear fresh news,
direct from the war zone.
At eight O'Clock in the evening an ad-
dress will be given by Rev. J. E. Will
Hams. D. D., of the Presbyterian
church, and vice-president of Marking
University, China.
The above are three great opportuni-
ties offered the people of Oakland and
Garrett county to hear talks from three
great platform.lecture and ministers.
All are most cordially invited to be
present.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Shoulder Broken.

Last Sunday morning Mrs. F. W.
Besley, wife of State Forester Besley.
of Baltimore, who with his family are
camping fog week or ten days down
at Sines, west of Oakland, slipped and
falling suffered serious injuries. Her
shoulder in addition to being dislocated,
was broken, and other hurts of minor
character were sustained. Mrs. Besley
was attended by DR.. McComas. At
last reports her condition was favorable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Loses Arm Under Train.

, ]. A. O'Haver. of Frankville, this
county, alighted from Baltimore and
Ohio freight train early Sunday morn
ing at Bond Station. he lost his balance
and was thrown under the wheels of
tie car on which he had been riding and
his left arm was crushed off at the
shoulder. He was rushed to Piedmont
Immediately where he was gwen medic
al attention, after which he was sent
to Hoffman Hospital, Keyser.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
CRELLIN FLAG DEDICATION
Will Occur On Sunday After.
noon, August 24th,

At Crellin, four miles southwest of
Oakland, on Sunday, the oath inst,
service flag will be dedicated. The ex-
ercises will begin at three O'Clock and
for the occasion program is now be-
ing arranged which will appear in these
columns next Thursday In the mean
time the people of Crellin will be max
ing preparation to entertain those who
anticipate visiting that place on the
oath.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
A prayrr.
GERTRUDE NJ. MORSE,

There was peace in our dominion
That we loved with all our hearts;
Not land beneath the heavens
Bore flame which anger starts.
We were Gods strong happy children
Working proudly in His name,
Till summons from far nations
Ger the dark Atlantic came.
Bearing news of war pathetic
Bearing words of "strike or die,
Fer we conquer Uncle Sammy
And We'll do it bye and bye"
Thus our nation ever healthy
Gathered men from every cline,
Who should fight strong defensive
With no fear of Father Time
Men, mere boys. not grown to manhood,
offered up their lives their all,
Men of poverty ana riches
Answered Uncle Sammy's call.
They are lighting in the struggle
Which IS bearing lives away;
Oh, the anguish mothers suffer
When they hear at close Of day:
"Johny has been killed in action"
Then her heart thrObs with-pain,
For she longs for her dear soldier,
Longs to hear his voice again.
And she prays in voice pathetic
ION, dear Father up above,
Take my johnny in your Kingdom
Where there's JOY and peace and love.
He has fought in battle yOnder,
And has persisted on the field
But he died with smiles Of sunshine,
As the Huns his armour pealed.
But I'm proud OF my dear sammy
Proud, as mothers ought to be,
For know he died hero,
And it brings a Joy to me.
For l know that time is coming,
When III see him, face TO face,
And I'll bless that dear old soldier
With an everlasting grace"
Many boys are there in battle,
Many wounded; Many slain;
Many "over there" in trenches
Fire shells round their shoulders rain.
And we sisters, wives, and sweethearts,
Watch the papers, day by day,
Lest our dear ones might have fallen,
And have crossed DER Deaths wide bay
And our Father, ever faithful,
Pilots each his Ship OF Life
Guides US forward, safe to heaven,
Where there's end to bitter strife.
And He's watching every Sammy
In his khaki ever true,
And some time twill all be over,
And the famed Red, White and Blue
Ne'er shall bear the sign Defeated,
For in Him we place our trust,
And We're going to win the battle,
Yes, we are. I'm sure. We must.
-Brookside Inn, Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Taken to Hospital.

Mr.. George Shartzer, of Oakland.
who has been a great sufferer for more
than year, was taken to a Cumber-
land hospital Tuesday afternoon in
Bolden's ambulance. He was accom-
panied by his physician, DR.. Henry W.
McComas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Enlisted.

Owen Foster Friend, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Friend, of Friendsville. en-
listed in the Army at Baltimore on July
5th and has been sent to Camp j. E.
Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla, for train
ing where he has been assigned to the
10Th Company, 1st Officers Regiment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Festival and Old Folks Concert.

A festival and old folks concert will
be held at McHenry, in Howard Bren-
neman's orchard, on Wednesday even
ing, August 21st. 1918, to which all are
most cordially invited. A program
that will be of interest to all has been
arranged, so come and enjoy an even
ing with your neighborss
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15

a. m. ano> o'clock p. m.
All such residing in Garrett county
must appear at the office of the war
board in Oakland upon that day to be
registered.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15

Wanted-Two drivers for
mine. Coal 7 #. high and no
bad grades; so cents per
hour, 8 hour day. Turner
Douglas Coal Co., Crellin.
Write or call r. H. Leonard,
Sup't, 75-R Bell Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15

Miss Regenia Helbig has returned
home after spending several weeks in
Clarksburg, W. Va, the guest Of
friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
FIRST GARRETT
SOLDIER TOFALL,
Lieut.. Joseph W. WeIch of Mt.
Lake, Killed In Action July oath

The horrible results of war are being
brought to our very doors every day in
the casualty lists appearing in the
metropolitan press.
The first Garrett countian reported
killed in action was Lieut.. Joseph W.
WEIGH. which occurred on July 24th,
but the announcement of his death was
not made until last Thursday evening
about eight O'Clock, when telegram
addressed to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
S. K. WEIGH, at Mountain Lake Park,
was received from the War Department
at Washington, D. c.
Lieut.. WEIGH was most promising
young man. He was aged 25 years, 10
months and % days; was born at HoYes,
this county, where he remained upon his
fathers farm until he was sent to col
lege, graduating in 1912 from Western
MARYLAND College, Westminster, where
he received his degree. Upon completion
of his college course at Westminster he
took special work at Juniata College,
Pa. From Junlata he went to Leeds
dale, Pa, as principal of the high
school in that thrifty city, which po
sition he held until June. 1917, when ne
resigned and enlisted in the Second Of
ficers' Resel We Corps of the National
Army and received his training at Camp
Oglethorp, Ga, where he was also com
missioned Second Lieutenant when the
training course was completed and as
signed to duty at New port News, Va,
being attached to the 4th U. S. Infant
ry. He sailed with his command for
France IN April of the present year and
was soon at the front where his young
life was snuffed out by bullet as he
was leading his men. He is SUI vived
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. X.
WEIGH. of Mt. Lake Park; two brothers,
Norris K, of near the Park, and Or
laudo, at home; and by seven sisters:
Mrs. r. 0. Mccullough, West Virginia;
Mrs. A. T. Barnard, Oakland; Mrs.
Evelyn Brown, Pennsylvania Mrs.
Ethel Queer, Morgantown; Mrs. Rhoda
Farmhouse, Miss Mildred Evora, and
Miss Amanda May. at no y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Annual Picnic.

The Meadow Mountain Sunday school
will hold its annual picnic and lawn fete
in the Brenneman Grove next Saturday,
Aug. II.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15

Rev. and Mrs. Homer E. Turney
spent Tuesday at Westernport where
they were guests of Miss Daisy Hanna.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15

Mrs. Roy H. Leonard is spending two
weeks visiting relatives at Cleveland.
Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
Butter Fat Prices.

At the Garrett county Creamery this
week we will pay 43 cents per 10. for
butter Fat.-Advertisement. 81
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
MISSING IN ACTION.

Philip Polidori, of Kitzmiller, who en-
listed number of months ago at Cum
berIand and was sent from there to
Camp Stanley, was reported in last
Thursdays casualty list as among the
missing in action. Polidori's father re-
sides at Kitzmiller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-15
REGISTRATION

ping of Age Since
list Reg ister Aug. "a
board was notified yes
late that a proclama-
Bled by President Will
every male citizen of
. have since June 9Th of
ear or who shall on or be-
Nth attain their twenty
o present themselves on
th Inst. for registra-
oa,ho,,rc of cevnn o'clock