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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
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"School Teachers Endorse Zihlman's
Work and Record"

To the Members Of the Aegany County Teachers Union
For the information of teachers desiring to know the records
of the two Congressional Candidates. Hon. Frederick n Zh
and Hon. Frank W. Msh to their attitude on Educa
tonal Measures, the following statement is submitted
Mr. Zihman has always shown the utmost interest in the
welfare of the Schools and of the Teachers During his eight
years the State Senate he failed support the Teach
each and every in which they interested
including repeated salary increases secured largely through his
earnest and effective efforts.
Mr. Msh according to Newspaper Report while the last leg
sature in session. openly protested against the passing of
the present salary law for the teachers of the when
bill introduced However, understand Mr.. Msh af
firms that later he voted for the measure This General Law
for the State passed provides for minimum salary of $500
year 666 per month"; while the Alegany County teach
at the session. secured the passage Of law raising
the minimum salary to 1912. year
In reference the above State increase salaries and the
county increase in salaries, Congressman Zhman wrote
teachers the conclusion Of the Legislative session follows
1T therefore gratifying that the General Assembly
it's last session. recognized the need of equitable
pensaon for the great corps teachers the state and that
county took the lead in this respect and advanced the
salaries beyond those provided for in the General Law
Il congratulate the teachers the diplomatic way which
the increased salary question handled and feel that
the results obtained will than Justify the confidence
posed by the countys representatives. and that the results in
Aegany county will example which will assist in
placing the schools of the State a higher plane.
The above is quoted expressive of the deep
that Congressman Zhlman has always shown in the welfare of
the schools and of the teachers from the very beginning of his
legislative
Respectfully submitted
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
AlIegany County Teachers Union,
B. A. NOONE Secretary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
Public Meetings For School Bonds.


The county superintendent, Mr.. F.
E. Rathbun, has been addressing large
gatherings of interested citizens st
various places in the county during the
current week on the subject of the
proposed issue of 100000 for bonds
for school buildings, ETC., in Garrett
county Mr.. Rathbun has been set
ting forth the needs for the bonds as
he understands them. He has taken
up the school expenditures carefully,
present financial obligations, the
school needs, ETC., with view of dis
seminating as much information upon
the financial situation of the schools
as possible. Meetings have been held
in the evenings at Grantsville and Ac-
cident and are still to be held at Kitz-
miller, Oakland, Shook Shop, Loeb
Lynn, Swanton, Crellin and other pos
sible centers. Six teachers meetings
were addressed throughout the coun-
ty by the county superintendent last
week upon the same subject with the
view of securing the assistance of all
teachers in the county in making the
loan proposition great success at the
polls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

COAL FOR SALE-I will sell the
coal underlying 230 acres of land
known as the Baker tract, mile seast
of Deer Park; 8 miles west of Schell,
Western Nd. Railway will take good
real estate as payment on this coal.
Call on or address D. A. McNEMAR,
Deer Park, Advertisement 35-6*
Prof. H. A. Ziel and Rev. Bird, both
of whom are instructors in the Kitz-
miller High School, spent last Friday
and Saturday in Oakland attending
the teachers conferences which were
held here the last two days of the
week. Mr.. ZiePs many friends in Oak
land were indeed glad to greet him
again.
JUST RECEIVED-Two new Stud
ebaker omobiles-Special Six, at
$3.50; Little Six, at $1485. They are
real values for the money. Let US
show them to you. OAKLAND HARD
WARE AND, FURNITURE COMPA-
NY.-Advertisement 90 If.
SALE-On Tuesday, November End.
at IL o'clock a. M, at Helbig's mill,
Oakland, | will offer for sale my black
driving horse, weighing about 1900
pounds. Terms-A credit of four
months with approved security, or
cash at option of purchaser. W. Nc
CULLOH BROWN, Oakland.-Adver-
tiSement Its
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
Mass Meeting at Oakland.

For the purpose of disseminating in
formation in reference to the proposed
county loan or bond issue of 100000
for new school buildings, etc, the I'M
dersigned calls public meeting to be
held in the Maryland Theatre on Mon
day evening, November 1st, at 1870
o'clock. The bond bill or law author
izing this loan is to be submitted to
the qualified voters of the county at
the general election to be held upon
next day, or Tuesday, November End
The bond bill will be taken up and dis
cussed in detail with a purpose of CIV
ing information that appears to make
the ratification of the bond bill by the
voters of the county practically an abb
solute necessity.
PATRONS CLUB OF THE OAK
LAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
HUNTER FATALLY WOUNDED
. BY SHOT FROM HIS OWN GUN
Samuel H Arts, of JOhnstOwn, Dies
Following Accident.

Samuel H Arts, of JOhnstOwn, Dies
Following Accident.
Samuel H. Arts, 35 years old, of
Johnstown, Pa, died at the Western
Maryland Hospital, Cumberland, on
last Saturday night from gunshot
wounds received when his gun acct
dentally exploded while he was on a
hunting trip near Friendsville, this
county, early Saturday morning.
Mr.. Arts was taken to the Cum
berland institution suffering from a
severely shattered arm and wounds of
the chest. He is believed to have had
an internal hemorrhage before reach
ing the hospital and died soon after
reaching there.
Accompanied by his wife and family
Arts went to Friendsville on a hunt
ing trip and went into the woods for
grounding early Saturday. He had
laid his gun on the ground beside him
and bent over to pick up some game
when the gun in some unexplained
manner exploded. Hunters heard the
shot and running to where he was ly-
ing rendered first aid but could not
stop the flow of blood. He was in a
weakened condition when admitted to
the hospital and died short while
after.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

As State Senator he was helpful in
saving over 100000 for Washington
county and the State of Maryland in
the session of 1920.
AS farmer he has spent his life
in the development of the agricultu-
raj interests of Washington County,
and is vitality interested in all needs
and requirements of the farmer. AS
an employer of labor, ask the man who
has worked for him. He will prove
that the consumer, as well as labor
and the farmer, has not had square
deal
published by authority of Alban Nd.
Wood political agent.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28


He was President of the Board of
Street Commissioners of Hagerstown
when the Home Light Plant was built.
He was President of the Board of
Education when the Surrey School
was built.
He was Mayor of Hagerstown when
the West End Reservoir was built.
He was President of the First Ma
tional Bank of Hagerstown when the
white marble building was built.
He was President of the Terminal
Storage and Ice Company when this
business tangle was unraveled and
over 100000 were saved to the citi-
zens of Hagerstown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
NOTES OF INTEREST

Mr.. C. E. Graham, of Bayard, was
in Oakland Monday on business.
Mr.. NJ. C. Clayton, of Mountain
Lake Park, was visitor to Oakland
Saturday.
Mrs. Lewis Walter and Mrs. C. H.
O'Brien spent Tuesday and Wednesday
in Cumberland.
Mrs. M. G. Martin, Misses Mary
Harsh and Julia Rowan spent Wednes-
day in Cumberland.
Mr. S. F. Rodeheaver, of Mason
town, Pa, was in Oakland Saturday
last when he called at this office.
Miss Blanche Gale, of Terra Alta,
spent last Sunday at the home of Mrs.
H. V. Leighton in Loeb Lynn Heights.
Mrs. Guy Hinebaugh, who was on a
visit to relatives in Indiana and Ohio,
has returned to her home in Oakland.
FOR SALE-Ford touring car in
good condition; cheap to quick buyer.
J. H. SANDERS, Oakland, Md-Ad-
vertisement st"
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Hammond re-
turned Tuesday from ten days auto
trip in Virginia Maryland and Penn
sylvania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold H. Harmed re-
turned to Oakland last Friday after
noon from their honeymoon trip in
portions of Maryland and Virginia.
In Cumberland on Saturday mar
riage license was issued to Mr.. Nevin
U. Broadwater and Miss Myrtle Es-
tella Glotfelty, both of Grantsville.
Mr.. David Sanders, of Morgantown,
who was here on visit to relatives
few days last week, called at The
Republican Office on business Friday.
Mrs. Edith Schlossnagle and little
daughter Helen went to Pittsburgh on
Saturday last where they will be Wis
itors at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Smyth for some time.
I have one Haynes 5-passenger au-
tomobile for sale cheap. Come and
look it over at the Kahl planning mill
Oakland. H. W. KAHL.-Advertise
ment. 32-tf.
WANTED-A man for general
farm work; good pay; farm lies 4 M
from Deer Park; middle aged or ell.
derby man preferred Apply at this
ce-Advertisement 35-3t%
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Falkenstein anc
daughter Miss Gladys, of Terra Alta
spent Saturday evening and Sunday
in Oakland and Loeb Lynn Heights
where they were guests of relatives
WANTED--Pick and shovel men
load coal; modern electrically equipped
mine; West Virginia; high wages
steady work; good conditions. For de
tails write Box ISL, Harrisburg, Pa
advertisement. 35 Att
WANTED-Ment to cut mine timber
in woods by contract at following
rates: #. props, &C.; #. props, &c.
7 #. props, &C.; mine ties, &c.; motor
ties, SC. MANOR COAL CO., Vindex
Md.-Advertisement 35 at.
If you want to buy, sell or trade ;
car, see L. Waingold We have on hant
Several secondhand cars at bargain
prices; we also buy junk of all kinds
OAKLAND JUNK CO.-Advertise
ment rs If.
Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Cheuvront, wh'
are now residing in Kentucky, wer'
in Oakland day or two this week a
which time they transferred their res
idence property on Pennington stree
to the recent purchaser, Mr.. Lloyd C
Shaffer, who will move into it in {
few days. Mr.. and Mrs. Cheuvront re
turned to their home in Kentucky OF
Tuesday night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
SOLDIERS BODY HERE
Newman ROdeheaver, Who Died In
Germany, Will be Buried Today.


Germany, Will be Buried Today.
The remains of Private Newman
Rodeheaver, who as a soldier and at
tached to the Army of Occupation in
Germany following the signing of the
armistice where he died of pneumo-
MIA about two years ago, arrived in
Hoboken on transport last Tuesday
and yesterday afternoon the remains
were brought here on train No. II in
charge of a detail of soldiers.
The remains of the young man were
taken from the station to the home
of his sister, Mrs. Henry G. Sanders,
on Second street from which the fun
eral will occur this afternoon at two
o'clock and will be in charge of the
local post of the American Legion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

Monday for stay of week or two at
White Sulphur Springs, Va.
Mrs. Eldred Roberts, of Western
port, visited her former home in Oak
land two or three days this week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Elliott and Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Elliott, who spent a
few days in Pittsburgh recently, have
returned to Oakland.
Messrs. J. Albert Shaffer and Harry
S. Shaffer, of Washington, motored to
Oakland from that city on Tuesday
and are guests at the home of their
sister, Mrs. Louis Bush.
Mr.. j. M. Crane, of Kingwood, who
summered at Loeb Lynn Heights, is
now visiting relatives in Oakland. He
expects to leave shortly for Long
Beach, Cal, where he will spend the
winter.
Mr.. apd Mrs. D. NJ. Schrock, of
Gortner, returned to their home last
Thursday from trip of a month or
more to points in Miffiin and Lancas-
ter counties, Pa, Dover and Green
wood, Del, and Norfolk, Va.
NOTICE-All persons knowing
themselves indebted to me, please call
at my store and settle not later than
October Both, as | have sold out my
business and must close all accounts
at once. A. E. FEARER.-Advertise-
ment.
PUBLIC SALE-At my home, on
Thursday, Nov. 4th, at 2 p. M, china
closet, bed, bureau, stands, couch, ia
bles, swing refrigerator, stoves, up
holstered furniture and numerous
other things that 60 with housekeep-
g.-Advertisement 35-1t*
FARM FOR RENT-One mile from
Avilton and school; good water; or
chard. Known as the Carr farm. APP
ply to Mrs. MARY E. PRICE, Iona
coming, Md, care Min. Del.-Adver-
tisement 33-3t.
WANTED-At Schell, West Va,
woods and mill men, timber cutters,
$3.50; swampers and mill men, $4.O0
a day and board. For full information
call at Schell Mill, Schell, W. Va, or
the Holly-Elk Lumber Company, Wes-
ton, w. Va.-Advertisement 35-4t.
Mrs. Ami Rodeheaver, Mr. John Ro-
deheaver and Mrs. Miller, mother,
brother and sister of the late New
E.an Rodeheaver, of Mercer, Pa, are
here to attend the funeral of the young
soldier which will take place this
| ternoon.
CIDER NOTICE-Will make cider,
jelly and apple butter every Tuesday.
D. L. SWARTZENTRUBER.-Adver-
tisement 32-tf.
Rev. Homer E. Turney, of Oxford,
O., returned to Oakland last night
from Washington, D. c., having gone
to that city from here about ten days
ago to attend the General Synod of
the United Lutheran church of Ameri-
ca as a delegate from the Synod of
which he is a member in the middle
west. Rev Turney will leave Oakland
tonight for his home at Oxford.
We have just unloaded double deck
car of Waverly motor and Waverly
Special gasoline which we will sell at
wholesale and retail. The wholesale
prices are the same as Waverly cur
rent price list, plus freight. OAK
LAND GARAGE, opposite Naylor
Advertisement.
Mrs. Edward Smouse, of near Deer
Park, has secured rooms in Oakland
and will lreside here this winter with
her family. At the Smouse farm or
November 9Th a sale will be made OF
live stock, farm implements and house.
hold goods, advertisement of which
will be found in another column of this
paper today.
FOR SALE-Ten head of registered
| Hereford calves bulls and 5 heif.
ers, from to months old. CHAS
+. DODGE & SON, Terra Alta, West
Va.-Advertisement Stiff.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

WANTED-Good white cook; good
wages. Apply to Mrs. F. R. Lyon, 400
1st Street, Fairmont, w. Va.-Adver-
tisement. 32-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

VOTE FOR
FRANK w. MISH
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
FOR CONGRESS
THE FARMERS FRIEND
THE FRIEND OF LABOR
A BUSINESS MAN
who stands for a square deal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28
Right Over Old Wooden Shingles

Don't put off another day repairing that
wooden single roof of yours that leaks
or looks shabby.
Come in and talk with US Let US show
you how you save money by laying a
Neponset Roof the thrift way Beautiful
red or green slate-surfaced Neponset Paroid
laid right over old wooden shingles. No ex-
pense or litter of ripping off shingles. If you
want to invest little more and get an even
better-looking roof, Neponset Twin Shingles
are what you need
All Neponset Roofs are durable, water
proof and fre-safe.
BIRD SON. Established 1857 East Walpole Macs
Oakland Hardware & Furniture G
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1920-10-28

Respectfully submitted,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Allegany County Teachers Union,
B. A. NOONE, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-12
FLAG DAY MONDAY;
 CITY ID DECORATE
President of Commission Asks That Every House
 Display National Emblem

Monday Is Flag Day. Suitable exer- cises will be observed in Birmingham.
 Flags will be displayed by stores and residences. Following Is a proclamation issued by Dr. N. A. Barrett president of the city commission, urging that the citizens to observe the occasion by dis playing flags and other colors.
 "To the people of Birmingham
 Monday, June IA, being American Flag Day I call upon all the citizens of Bir- mingham to appropriately observe the occasion. I sincerely trust that the flag of our country will be displayed from every place of business and every resi- dence and that our citizens will in every way possible observe the patriotic sen t;ment of the day.
 Flag Day this year has special sig nificance. Leading up to June IA. the President has appointed two days, June 12 and B to be known respectively as "Neighbors' Day" and community Day"
 Saturday will be set aside to promote better neighborly feeling. Every person is asked to greet the people he meets with "Howdy, neighbor," and see II he can do so without smiling
 Sunday has been appointed as thes day to promote better civic pride and conl- munity spirit Several features of the Community Sing to be held Sunday in Capital park will be in accordance with the significance of the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-12
ARE TO ORGANIZE
 COMMUNITY CHORUS

A board of control of the Birmingham Community Chorus will be formed next Monday at luncheon at the Tutwier Hotel.
 Units from the following organizations will be represented:
 Wheeler Business College. Massey Bus iress College, Southsde Baptist Church, Walker Memorial Church, Y. w. C. A, Telephone Exchange, and one indepen- dent unit.
 MT. Davenny, community sing director. will outline plans for the celebration fo. the Rainbow Division in July. It is planned to have the chorus recruited to 5Oc voices by that time and be thoroughly representative of the community. A silver cup will be presented al the first public rehearsal of the chorus for the best attending unit The cup will be passed on to the unit showing the best percentage of attendance at each pub lie rehearsal or appearance. The cup will be on display in one of the store windows in the very near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-12
|SHR|NERS TOLEAVE
 FOR PORTLAND, ORE.
Band Concert Tonight at Terminal Station Previous
 to Start on Journey

A large delegation of Nohles of Za- mora temple will leave Birmingham to- night at 1:20 o'clock on special train for Portland, Ore. The delegation will include the Arab patrol, the band and degree team.
 Members of the order and their fami- l'es 16O strong, have chartered spe- cial train consisting of six Pullman cars, a diner and baggage car. Advance information from the big camping grounds indicate that the se- curing of accommodations would be all most impossible so the special train win be retained by the members when they arrive in the west and will be used as sleeping quarters.
 The baggage car at the Terminal sta tion will begin receiving the trunks and grips of the travellers tonight at 3 O clock. As many as possible can Ao so are urged to come early and check their baggage so as not to have a rush near train time.
 At 10 o'clock tonight the band of Za- mora temple will give a band concert in front of the Terminal station. train will pull out from the Terminal station with it's head towards the west.
 A great trip is being looked forward to as the Grand Canyon. Los Angeles San Francisco and many other places will be visited on the journey and the party intends to spend seventeen days in the west before turning their special train around again toward Birming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-12
RETAIL CREDIT MEN
 IN ANNUAL MEETING

At the meeting of the retail credit men of Birmingham last night in the rooms of the Civic Association, the an nuaI election of officers was held.
 Reports of the work for the past year were made showing gain of 15C per cent In membership, and many other things accomplished Among them was the conducting of a pay-ur campaign, which result in more prompt settlement of bills. the officials said
 The work that is to be done by the association in the coming year was taken up and discussed. It is planned 10 carry on the pay-up campaign, and those who had conducted it so sue cessfully were congratulated by the members.
 Following are the newly elected of ficers: w. Wallace Wilson of Antwine- Mcclure -DeShazo Company, president; o. E.. Rallings of Odum. Bowers & White. vice president; M. " Trammell was named secretary y-treasurer for the second terms.
 Walter E. Hooper. the retiring presi- dent, was elected chairman of the board of directors. The other mem bers are: F.. B. Irwin, Caheen Bros; w. A. O'Hara, Hirsch Millinery Com pany; J. w. Leggett. Leggett Jewelry Company; L. E. Harris, McVay Seed and Floral Company; John A. Pruitt. Louis Saks Clothing Company; L. B. Cast, Crawford Manufacturing Company; W. E. Willett Morris Plan Company, and J. F. Weinburg, Clark & Jones Piano Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-12
EVENTS OF TODAY
 IN BIRMINGHAM

Weekly noon luncheon md meet ing of the Community Club at the Southern Club.
 Birmingham District Society of Dental Surgeons to meet at the Tutwiler Hotel at s o'clock.
 Mrs. Thomas NJ. Owens to meet with library board at Il o'clock this morning.
 Birmingham vs. Chattanooga at Redwood field. Game called at 3:3O.
 Shriners of Zamora Temple leave city tonight for convention at Portland. Ore.
 Local members of Alabama Travellers Association to meet at Chamber of Commerce building at noon to plan for convention.
 Strand Theatre-Charles Ray in "Pnris Green.'
 Trianon fheatre-Constance Tal- madge in "In Search of Sinner" RialtO Theatre-WilIiam Far mum i'm "The Adventurer."
 AIcazar Theatrc-Owen Moore In "A Desperate HerO."
 Colonial Theatrc-Douglas Fair banks repertoire week.
 Princess Theatre-William Dun can in ''Fhe Silent Avenger..
 OdeOn Theatre Western md comedy pictures.
 Lyric Theatre-Keith vaudeville and feature pictures.
 BijOu Theatre-LOew's vaudeville nnd comedy md feature pictures. New Majestic Thentre-A1 Jen- Aings in Cheating Back.1
 Bathing and dancing at West Lake park.
 Bathing at East Lake park.