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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

Money to LOan-On first mortgage
real estate. Fred A. Thayer, Attor-
ney.-Advertisemen
Mr.. Roy C. Lantz, OF near Aurora,
visited Oakland on business Friday
last.
Mr.. John T. Dewitt of Crellin, was
in Oakland last Tuesday when he call
ed at this office.
Miss Elizabeth Walter spent several
days of the past week with friends in
Keyser. West Va.
Miss Lake Wright of Point of
Rocks, Md, is here on a visit to Mr..
and Mrs. H. P. Stuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Sincell spent
Sunday at Homecoming where they
were guests of relatives.
Mr.. Edgar Helbig was at Piedmont
last Thursday and Friday where he
was the guest of friends.
Mr.. w. A. Gender went to Pitts
burgh Sunday afternoon where he will
be for several days on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Falkenstein re-
turned home Sunday evening from
weekend visit to relatives in Terra
Alta.
Mr.. D. E. Offutt left Oakland Sat
urday night for points in the south,
expecting to be absent a week or ten
days.
Miss Cora Smoot, of Newburg, w.
Va, arrived in Oakland Sunday after
noon to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. F.
Hammond.
Mr.. Paul Baker. of Pittsburgh, Pa,
was guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marion Morgan in east Oakland
several days last week.
To the Editor of The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
Lutheran Church Notes.

The Reconstruction Campaign, be-
gun ten days ago, is progressing nice
ly, and the people are responding
heartily to the needs of the church in
Europe
The repairs to the church are near
ing completion and we expect to hold
dedicatory services in the course of a
few weeks.
The Faithful Four class of the Sun
day school, taught by Mrs w. Z. Hen
erickson, will serve a chicken and
waffle super in the City Hall tonight,
the proceeds being for the repair fund
Of the church. Tickets are selling for
60 cents each.
The Womans Home and Foreign
Missionary Society will hold a bazaar
in the near future for the benefit of
st. Johns Lutheran church of East
Altoona, Pa, the Rev. Z. Roy Hauser,
pastor. This church was totally de-
stroyed by fire some weeks ago The
parsonage was badly damaged, but
has been repaired and the pastor and
family moved back into the house this
week. Rev. Hauser is a native of Gar
rett county and has preached for st.
Marks on different occasions. His
good wife is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sanders of near Gortner.
Mr.. Joseph E. Harmed was a guest
of the Sunday school on last Sunday
morning and delighted the pupils and
teachers alike with a timely and inter
esting address on Child Nurture and
Leadership. His expressed thoughts
were helpful to say the least and were
appreciated by all those present.
There will be an important congre-
gational meeting after the morning
service on the coming Lords Day for
the purpose of electing SIX councilmen
for the ensuing two years, as well as
for other business of Importance
which may arise. The entire member
ship of the congregation is urged to
be present.
The morning theme will be "The
Prayer of a Great Man, and the YES
per theme will be Causes of Failure
in Life"
You are invited to come and wor-
ship with us. THE PASTOR.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
MARRIED

The following named persons were
married by the Rev. S. Z. Wicker at
the places and upon the dates named
below:
Robert Lee Damron and Sarah
Bragg both of Braxton, West Va. at
the Fr2ntz Hotel, Feb. 10.
Hilleary Gerald McVicker and Anna
May Hawkenbery, both of Fairmont.
at the European Hotel, on Feb. 81.
Russell Harrison Brannon and Pearl
Rose Hawkenbery, both of Fairmont.
at the European Hotel, on Feb. q.
Jacob Steven Smalley of Redwood,
and Pearl Knight, of Gusts, w. Va,
at the European Hotel, on Feb. %.
Charles William Horner, of Penns-
boro, w. Va, and Maye Fridley, of
Harrisville, w. Va, at the European
Hotel on Feb. "a.
Dana Clarence Hinkle, of Webster,
W. Va, and Carrie Dent Wilhide, of
Grafton, at the European Hotel on
Feb "a.
Prentice Paul Mckinney and Ellen
Marie Pugh, both of Morgantown, w.
Va, at the European Hotel on Febru-
airy "a.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
Birthday Party.

On Saturday evening last a crowd
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs;
George S. Glotfelty at McHenry and
gave a surprise party in honor of their
daughter, Dorla, it being the anniver-
sary of her birth. Many were pres
ent, consisting of old and young and
all enjoyed the occasion immensely
by entering into and taking part in
the various amusements provided.
The young hostess was the recipient
of many beautiful and valuable pres
ents. At nine o'clock delicious re-
freshments in abundance were served
the guests, all of whom departed for
their homes in the wee small hours of
the night, wishing Miss Dorla many
more happy birthdays. A GUEST.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOTICE

Notice is hereby given to the quail
flied voters of the town Of Oakland,
that an election will be held in the
Council Chamber in the City Hall
Building, in the town Of Oakland, on
MONDAY, MARCH 10th. 1919.
between the hours of o'clock "a m.
and o'clock p. M, for the purpose of
electing-
Three persons to serve as COuncilmen
Tor TWO years; ......... ........
One person to serve as Tax Collector
for one year;
One person to serve as Treasurer for
one year, and
One person to serve as Bailiff for one
year.
By order of the Council
A. G. ROSS, Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Drive
Postponed.
Meeting of Executive Committee
Called for March 18th.

It has ben determined to postpone
the opening Of the Soldiers and Sail
ors Memorial drive until Monday, the
18th day of March, 1919, and that the
full executive committee meet at the
Court House in Oakland, March 18th,
at two o'clock p. m. A full attendance
is desired of all the members OF the
committee. Notices of this meeting
are being mailed to the individual
members of the committee.
EDWARD H. SINCELL, Pres't.
E. r. JONES, Secretary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for their assistance during
the illness and after the death of our
motner. MRS. BELLE MARLEY.
SCOTT SHREVE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1919-02-27

Money to LOan-On first mortgage
real estate. Fred A. Thayer, Attor-
ney.-Advertisement.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26

Detroit's greatest need today is
HOMES.
Thousands of prosperous Detroit
families are living in boarding houses,
garages, sheds. tents.
Though Detroit is building nearly
200 houses a week. population con-
tinues to stream into the city at an
even greater rate.
NEW MEANS DEMANDED
No ordinary means can solve this
terrific problem. 1t is a great task
"a task that demands a new and
more powerful agency than has ever
before existed.
The Bankers Land and Investment
Corporation million-dollar housing
enterprise-answers this demand
Six operating, moneymaking De-
troit real estate and building COM
panies we're merged to form the foun-
dation for this new Corporation. A
group OF directors of the highest type
were chosen, and they themselves in
vested sos 900 in cash and property in
the Corporations Common Stock, its
only security issue.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
SOUTHEAST COE

J. Belcher and family and Mrs
Ella Leonard visited in st. Louis and
Alma Saturday.
b. Heidman of Romulus, n. Y, is
guest at the home of c. O. Alex
ander. Sunday evening he filled the
pulpit at the local church, giving a
fine sermon. He also sang a beauti-
full solo, being accompanied by Miss
Alexander at the piano.
Mrs. Alva Hopkins and daughter,
Miss Beulah of st. Louis, spent the
week end at the home of Mr.. Hop
kins' parents here.
Albert Salter and family of near
st. Louis, Alva Hopkins, and John
Myers of st. Louis spent Sunday at
the home of Willis Hopkins.
Ernest Baldwin Of Ann Arbor, who
just recently returned from Chile,
South America, visited with relatives
here Friday.
Mrs. Nellie Baldwin Of near St.
Louis spent Thursday at the home
Of Mrs. Mary Byers and her brother,
Tom Pethtel and wife.
c. Kiter and wife were Sunday Wis
itors at the home Of their son, Per-
ny, in st. Louis.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
HOW TO REGULATE HIGH
BLOOD PRESSURE

A dollar laid out to aid health is not
an expenditure, but loan; which will
be returned a hundred fold.
Take San Yak II prevents honey
like hardening of the arteries at ages
past so years. DR.. Burnham's San
Yak is the sure way to prevent Par
alysis and apoplexy. In its use you
have prevented or cured bladder and
kidney trouble. Ii is the greatest in
use to prevent the clumsy stiff joints
and muscles and for Neuritis or Rheu-
matism and Constipation.
What this prescription does for 9TH
er people it will do for you and we
can supply every person that you ger
the results needed.
Sold ~ Charles r. Murphy, Alma,
Mich. Made by the Burnham Medi-
cine Co, Detroit, Mich.-Adv.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26

Simon Cline and wife Of Spokane,
Washington, visited at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Levi Burge Saturday.
They had not seen each other in a
number of years.
The third accident i'm as many
weeks in Coe village took place Sat
urday, when little Donald Packer fell
and broke both bones in his arm,
just above the wrist. His father was
called home from Alma and he took
the lad to st. Louis for treatment.
Regular services will be held at
the church Sunday.
The old men defeated the young
men at baseball Saturday. Ii is hoped
that the teams will play again soon,
as much fun and, amusement was had
by those who attended.
Alva Hopkins is the owner of
new motorcycle.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
CHARLES w. BENNETT HAD
KIDNEY TROUBLE so
YEARS

am soldier of 81 to 90, and a
resident If Coldwater for over twenty
years, and for over thirty years fol-
lowed the business of travelling sales
man; well known over Ohio Indiana
and Michigan.
For over fifty years have been fire.
quently down and out from kidney
trouble. | have tried everything that
came to my notice. that was recon-
mended for that disease with no BEN
eficial results until "San Yak" was
brought TO my notice. had very lit
tie faith, but before one bottle was
used | found | was being helped. I
have now taken five bottles and am
nearly cured. | shall continue as
realize that could not expect a dis
ease of the fifty years suffering to be
cured quickly. If this testimonial
will help any sufferer to find relief, |
shall be sufficiently remunerated,
and you are privileged to use it as
may best suit your convenience.
Yours very truly,
CHARLES w. BENNETT,
Coldwater, Michigan.
PAL Division St
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26

BANKERS LAND & INVESTMENT
CORPORATION. IA Criswold
ST., Detroit. Mich
Wi:hou, cblig me to its pur-
chase, pleare reserve IN my behalf
........... Shsres Of your stock at
GO q 1ha~- par value. srd promptly
CON .-unicat- viii me regarding the
fa--7-r Of payment.
81 m '.... ............
street. .................
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
The Million Dollar Housing
Corporation

Though brim-full &C public spirit,
the Bankers Land. and Investment
Corporation is a STRICTLY BUSl-
NESS enterprise, directed by men
with MOUNTAINEERING records
whose purpose is TO MAKE
MONEY for themselves and for
their partners.
The Corporation is now operating
with a great force OF men and with
houses building in virtually every /sec-
tion OF Detroit.
Every dollar OF your investment is
SECURED by the land comprising the
choice subdivisions which the Corpo-
ration owns, and by the large business
which it is doing
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
LET THESE MEN
HANDLE YOUR
INVESTMENT

FREDERIC II. ZEIGEN,
President, General Nan
oger and Director. For
IS years an operator in
Detroit and suburban
really and building;
m m Der State War
Board by appointment
Coz. Sleeper; President
Zeigen Construction
Co., Zeigen Real Estate
Exchange, w orwi h
Park Land Co., kenii-
Worth Park Land Co.,
Etc.
CLARENCE E. WILCOX,
Vice President and Di-
rector. Member Ander-
son Wilcox d Lacey, At
torneys. Corporation
Counsel City of Detroit.
LESLIE 3. ROBERTSON.
Secretary and Director.
Former manager Page
Woven Wire Fence Co.,
Adrian; for six years
head of legal depart
ment Ford Motor Co.;
stockho!der IN fve
banks and trust COM
pon;es.
RICHARD T. CUDMORE,
Treasurer and Director.
Cashier Peoples State
Bank Of Detroit.
CASS J. ZEICEN, Auditor
and Director, Former
Travelling Auditor Mar
weU Motor Sales Cor
oor0t;on.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
PARTIAL
PAYMENT PLAN

For the benefit of
those rDho prefer to pay
for this security in a
series of instaiimenfs,
Ue haze developed a
plan Whereby these pay
menfs may be distrib-
uted oUer fDe months.
BY taking advantage
of this plan you can pay
1000 Oifh your order
and 1000 monthly for
four succeeding months,
allowing you to 20
arrange your affairs as
TO take full advantage
OF the present oppor-
tunify.
But make yUur first
reservation Immediately
and let Il coUsr the
Dhole amount you err
pecf to buy. Remember
how quickly Detroit and
Michigan go ooer the top
on such secured inuesf-
nienfs.
1900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The remaining $4,000 OF the ST.
100000 capital stock is the share al
loted to Detroit and Michigan in this
great enterprise. Never have we
known a cause in which private en-
terprise and public support could SO
logically combine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
Rusty Steel.

To clean rusty steel, well oil the
rusty parts and set aside in this state
FOR two or three days. Then wipe dry
with clean fags and polish with emery
or pumice stone. When very rusty and
a high polish is desired rub the article
with little slack lime.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their kindness and sympathy in
our recent bereavement, to those who
furnished autos for the floral offer
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Mckenzie, Ruby
Mckenzie, Mrs. w. A. Evans, d. NJ.
Mckenzie.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26

BANKERS LAND & INVESTMENT
CORPORATION. l41 Criswold
ST., Detroit, Mich.
Without obligating myself in any
way. please send me further infor-
nation about your Million Dollar
Housing Corporation.
''"'"e'' .'s.ss.s'ssss.
Street. ................
City Observation-Disclosures.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
Not What He Meant.

"The paths up this mountain are
too steep for even an ass to climb {;
therefore I did not attempt the as
cent? were the ,words In a lecture
which aroused untlmely mirth.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1919-06-26
A REAL PARTNERSHIP

Though the money you invest will
be promptly applied to charging the
Corporations scope, you become M
MEDIATELY sharer in the com
pany's profits from the building il is
now doing. and from the other depart
ments of its business.
Immense fortunes have been made
in Detroit real estate and building
Even greater fortunes will be made in
the next ten years.
Now 10 the time and here is the
opportunity for you to make mag
nificent, growing Detroit pay you
the profit which is your due.
Fill out the coupon and mail il TO
US today We will hold your reser-
walton while you make full investiga-
ton.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
GARDNER VOORHEES,
ILL IN HOSPITAL
Soldier Boy Sub
mits to Three Operations
in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Gardner voorhees,. eldest son Of Alder
man and Mrs Harrison 5. Voorhees,. 25
Williams St. and one OF the first young
men in Hammond TO enlist when the war
with Germany broke out. is in the hos
pital at Grand Rapids. Mich. and last
week submitted to three operations as a
result of his soldier life in France.
While his condition is not alarming
the family IS much concerned over his
health which broke down when he went
TO visit his grandmother in Grand
Rapids. Gardner returned TO Hammond
two weeks ago from overseas. Alder
man Voorhees, Is highly indignant that
the government permitted his sons dis
charge from the army when he was in
the condition he is and IS astonishcd
that he had not been given proper medi-
cal examination and supervision before
being discharged. as It IS reported the
practice obtains.
His Illness IS due to exposure sus-
tained during the year ne was in service
abroad. Gardner was a member OF tho
Hammond High School football team and
fine athlete. lie IS one or the most
popular boys in the city and his many
friends viii regret 10 hear Of his illness.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
SELF-DEFE.NSE
MOTIVE FOR
SHOOTING
Hammond Scene of Unusual
Crime While Friends
Are JOIIifying.

Returning from nine months.
service with Lieut.-Col. Roosevelt's
division in France for a short fur
lough, Joe Marino, fruiterer and
confectioner, shot and killed his
friends Tom Fonto, Saturday night.
in Hammond.
MaTino, clean-cut, outstanding
young infantryman, spick and span
in his service-striped Uniform, told
the police this morning that he
killed Fonto in self-defense.
1T was either his life or mine" said
Marino
The Young soldier in his early tween
ties was placed under arrest sat,r6ay
ny Chief Austgen, Capt. Strong. Officers
Lutte and Carlson at 7o5 Webster ave
after he had summoned aid by pbons
from a house adjacent to vhere the
shooting occurred.
FoETo TRIED TO STAB HIM.
The dead man. who with a party Of
friends. boards at 7o5 webster ave.
with his cousin. came for Narino with
knife and frying pan. A woman
tried to stop him from hitting Marino
with the pan and sustained injuries 70
her hand as Fonto brought down the
weapon.
The police have not yet succeeded in
getting ali the details Of the TRAGEDY
but from all evidence they have secured
and that which was brought out b5-
Coroner Graham at the inquest this
morning 1t was purely a case Of self
defense on Marinos' part.
BACK on VISIT.
Marino had just returned from New
York where he arrived from overseas
last Monday. He fought gaIlantIv with
Go. s, goth Res 1st Div. Before en-
listing he was proprietor of n fruit
store at Calumet and Thornton. He
looked forward to his furlough with
Hammond friends and called at the
tonto house on Sunday. At the time
the decedent with several friends was
in West Hammond The party had been
drinking pretty hard and Fonto was IN
quarrelsome mood. Marino had not
touched a drop and Fonto's party was
very noisy. Marlro tried 10 quieten
them and Fonto called him a vile name.
Msrino's uniform.
Y ou're a bunch Of slackers." Marino
cried, TO say anything against me-"
CALLS NEIGH5oR FOR AID.
Fonto then went for Marino with ths
knife and frying pan saying, I'll Kill
you 4 little girl in the house ran 20
a neighbor's to phone for the police and
while the station was being sought.
three shots rang out and Afarino ran %
the neighbor's saying. They are going
TO kill me" He took refuge in the house
end Chief Austgen and his men arrived
with the patrol and took the party 10
the police station.
Marinos story is pretty well borne out
by witnesses. In addition to Eonto ha
was beset with Fontos friends. He is
held at the police station without bail
pending his preliminary hearing
The funeral Of Tom Fonto VIII be
held tomorrow morning at ESQ O'Clock
from Burns morsue. High mass VIII
be held at St. Joseph's church al 10
O'Clock. Interment VIII be held IN S.
Joseph's cemetery.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
PROF. M,ELROY is
NOW IN ROCKFORD
Expects to Put in Practice
Several New Pla~-, Field
Has Great Possibilities.

Prof. Frank d. McElroy. former prin-
cipal of the Hammond High School. and
his family arc now located in their new
home At Rockford. Ill Mr.. MeElroy
having shipped his household effects to
Rockford last week. lie will not begin
active work In the Rockford schools in
HIS post as assistant superintendent
for a week, using that time TO 60 over
the schools and inspect the work lie IS
90 put in force several new educational
rians on which he has bcein working
which VIII he an innovation IN the edu-
cation or children.
Prof. McEiroy Is very much enthusi-
astic over his prospects in the Rockford
schools where he finds The opportunities
end advantages superior to the line Of
work here. Il am quite taken with the
possibilities where I am going" he said
cn the eve of his departure. and only
on that account am I reconcifed 10 leav-
ing Hammond and the many kind friends
for whom I shall always have tender
memories"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
BOY SCOUTS WILL
CELEBRATE PEACE
Statue of Liberty to Provide
Fire for Boy Scout
Beacons.

Boy Scouts Of Gary. Hammond. East
Chicago and Whiting have received
word that the suggestion of sir Robert
Baden-Poweil. head of the British Boy
Scouts. that the millions Of Boy Scouts
throughout the world celebrate the
signing OF peace by worldwide chain
Of bon-flres. has been adopted by the
Boy Scouts of America. it -vas announc-
ed here today BY the national headquar-
ters of the organization. The 367.093
Boy Scouts ia the United States viii
light great fires In all parts OF the coun-
try on the night the treaty is signed
and hold appropriate ceremonies.
Fire viii be taken beforehand from
the Statue Of Liberty III New York har-
Dor and the flame viii be carried a. far
as possible In starting the liberty bea-
cons. the announcement said.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
SHOWDOWN
REGARDED AS
IMPERATIVE
Allied Leaders are Not Sat
isied With Results of
Weeks Session.
JOHN EDWIN NEvIN

ISTAFF CORRESPONDENT l. N. sERVfcEI
PARIS. March 31.-A show down" by
the big four before the end OF tho pres
ent week was re garded as imperative to-
day. President Wilson. Premier Lloyd
George. Premier CIemenceau and Premier
Orlando, are not satisfied with tho re-
suits OF the first weeks session. It is
known that the president feels he cannot
accept responsibility for all proposals
from British. French and Italian sources.
and as a result is about determined to
demand that the peace conference put
ali its members on record on certain
proposed measures
The president would then be in posi-
tion to state the cause Of the United
States by a definite statement OF the
facts.
The rcdrafted league OF nations cove
nant is expected to be submitted TO
plenary session Of the conference. within
a week.
Amendments have been adopted which
sill go far in removing opposition in
the United States. However. UP 20 the
present there has been no agreement
uron the amendment protecting the Mon
ice doctrine. There is known to he some
OF position TO It.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1919-03-31
JOSEPH SCHERER SUES
H. ". &c. C. LINE
Says He Was Injured in a
Street Car Collision Last
September.

Joseph scherer in the Lake Superior
Court at Hammond has sued tile Ham
mond. Whiting and East Chicago Rail-
way for $4,000 damages for injuries he
claims to have received last September
while a passenger on a street car.
lie IS employed at the Sinclair refinery
and charges that he sustained injuries
IN q collision. w. w. Mcmahon repre-
scnts the plaintiff.
Crumpacker g Crampacker have
brought mandamus proceedings State ex
rel Town of Hessville VS.. w. Il. Water,
township trustee and school trustee of
North township. IN tho now famous Ham
annexation proceedings.
w J. WINERY for his client. W. A.
Cain. has brought suit 70 set aside a
judgment aganst VIM. Wright. receiver.
In both Judge Refers and Judge
Hardy's courts IN Hammond today resu-
lar routine work is going on.