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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
THIRD STREET HOME IS
BADLY DAMAGED BY FIRE
Flames in Residence of FEEDER
lex PeddicOrd Discovered Dur
ing Absence of Family

The residence of Frederick Peddi-
cord, corner Third and Pennington
streets, was considerably damaged by
fire last Friday evening between $50
and 900 o'clock, the flames having
been discovered by passer-by who
gave the alarm which brought the fire
department to the scene in a very
few minutes.
The fire had its origin in a closet on
the second floor of the mouse and had
gained considerable Roadway, eating
its way through to the roof timbers
and breaking out through the west
gable. The flames were brought under
control, however, by the use of the
chemical engine, hence no loss or
damage resulted from the use Of
water.
The origin of the fire is unknown,
as it occurred during the absence Of
the family. The loss is said to be
fully covered by insurance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
BrOwnings Will Broadcast Later

Radio fans know this morning that
the Brownings, Messrs. Abel, Thomas
and John, Garrett county's premier
musical artists with the violin and
harp, were not on the air from Pitts
burgh KDKH last night owing to
change made in the program Monday
following an interchange of telephone
messages between Mayor Fraley of
Oakland, and the management at the
Farmers and, Stockmen's studio in the
city. Weather conditions remain so
extremely bad that the trip to Pitts
burgh would be quite a hardship for
the men to undertake. Arrangements
will be completed today or tomorrow
for the appearance of the Messrs.
Browning at the studio sometime dur
ing the first week in March. An
nouncement Of the date will be made
in The Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
st. Marks Lutheran, Oakland.
"The Friendly Church"

Lie L IIeiluly SHuICH.
At $3.50 o'clock the Sunday school
session of an hour with Mr.. G. J. Alt
stetter as superintendent. The inter-
esting lessons now provided by the
International Sunday School Associa-
ton are taught in an interesting man.
ner by earnest, painstaking men and
women to the classes in the several
departments of the school. If you
are not allied with any other Sunday
school you are invited to come here,
where you will receive friendly well
come.
At 6:45 o'clock in the evening the
Christian Endeavor Society will con-
duct the regular weekly services. To
this meeting you are also invited.
1880 p. M, evening worship. The
sermon will be delivered by the Rev.
Henry A. Grubbs, pastor of the Gar
rett Memorial church of Oakland. His
subject will be: SIS it possible to
please God?"
Pastors Aid Society will meet at
the home of Mrs. 7. C. Hinebaugh on
Thursday afternoon, Feb. 25th, at 2:30
o'clock.
1t has been suggested that the an
nual self denial Lenten program OBJ
served during the past years be again
carried out this year. Returns may be
made in special envelope of your
own preparation and marked with
name and amount and placed on the
collection plate at any regular service
Easter Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses for the week
ending Tuesday at noon have been is
sued to the following applicants at
the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court in Oakland
Russell Lee Plyman, %, cook, Fair
mont, W. Va, and Mary Elizabeth To-
brey, 10, Watson, W. Va.
Cecil Edmund Gillespie, "a, glass
worker, Clarksburg, W. Va, and En-
ma Blanche Stout, IS, Sutton, w. Va.
Earl Clinton Baker, "a, coal miner,
and Delilah Miller, 10, both of Clarks-
burg, W. Va.
William Marciano, 81, barber, and
Rose Carmellire, IS, clerk, both of
Connellsville, Pa.
Frank Cipolloni, &c, clerk, Mason
town, w. Va, and Julia DeBestiano,
10, Cascade, W. Va.
Hoye Elliott Rodeheaver, %, farm
err, and Mile lone Wright, IS, both of
Altamont, Md.
Earl Glenn Wright, 81, miner, and
Thelma Blanche Thompson, IS, both
of VOLTS Summit, w. Va.
Este Howard Jones, 81, time caller,
and Ruby Vivian Monroe, IS, both of
Grafton, W. Va.
Harold Shockey, %, miner, Being
ton, W. Va, and Hazel L. Ensininger,
20, Philippi, W. Va.
Ora Dewey Menefee, &c, miner, and
. Myrtle Anna Brown, 20, both of Fair
mont, w. Va.
Harvey Jones, 20, miner, and Ruth
Belle Cunningham, 20, both of Fair
mont, w. Va.
Clarence Golden Mead, 81, steel
worker, VOLTS Summit, w. Va, and
Mary Edith Hayes, IS, student, Sa-
lem, w. Va.
Hershel Davis, "a, laborer, Wheel
ing, w. Va, and Margaret Louise Nc
Abee, IS, clerk, Martins Ferry, w.
Va.
Harry Bryant WEIGH, 81, miner, and
Thelma Grace Daley, 10, both of
Rivesville, w. Va.
William Clarence Irby, 25, chauf-
feur, and Alma Naomi McFadden, IS,
both of Morgantown, W. Va.
Two licenses issued were marked
"don't publish"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Funeral of William G. Wheeler

The remains of the late William Gay
Wheeler were laid in their final rest
ing place on Saturday afternoon in
the cemetery at Deer Park, the fun
eral sermon being delivered by the
Rev. Durward B. Brown, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, at Deer
Park, and the ritualistic service of the
Masonic fraternity, of which Mr..
Wheeler was a member, being con-
Quoted by the craft from Oakland
Lodge, No. 1872 Mr.. Wheeler died on
Wednesday, February 10, at Western
Maryland Hospital, Cumberland, of
blood poisoning, being sufferer but
few days. From Cumberland his
body was sent to Deer Park, arriving
Friday where host of friends paid
final tribute to his memory. Mr..
Wheeler was mail carrier on a route
from. Deer Park for twenty-three
years and as such served the commun-
ity in a very commendable manner.
When not attending to his official du-
ties his time was devoted to the care
of his parents, both of whom were
semi-invalids for many years, pre-
ceding their deaths, his mother hav-
ing departed this life in 1928, and his
father died less than three weeks ago.
He was the son of John Luther
Wheeler and Mary C. Wheeler. Be-
sides being a member of the Masonic
fraternity, Mr.. Wheeler was a men,
Der of the Deer Park Lutheran church,
the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows, the Knights of Pythias and the
Woodmen of the World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Street Conditions Very Bad.

With more than two feet of snow
covering the ground during the latter
days of last week and the indications
of sudden thaw Sunday with a light
rain falling, business men of Oakland
whose places are located along the
low portion Of Second street, were
somewhat worried and in anticipa
ton of flood conditions prepared ac-
cordingly by placing their goods upon
tables and shelves. The high waters
did not materialize, however, as the
weather turned cold during the day
and was freezing by night, leaving
the streets of town in the worst con-
dition they have ever been in with no
relief in sight until the ice and snow
melts and runs away. The ice in the
roadways of town is at least twelve
inches thick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT ON
MARYLAND'S FARMS
Tractors and Flivver Rapidly
Replacing Equine Power,
SURVEY Shows.

Motorized Maryland is rapidly rele-
eating her horses from the farms, ac-
cording to John S. Dennee, Federal
agricultural statistician for Maryland,
who points out in statement issued
that since 1920 Maryland farm horses
have decreased on the average of
5000 a year.
In 1910 there were $4,000 horses
on the farms. In 1920 only 141 900,
and on January 1, 1926, a further re-
duction of $4,000 is indicated, leaving
only 10000 at the present time. The
tractor and the oliver" are for the
most part accountable, says the stat
istician.
All cattle show a decrease of 1000
since 1920, in which year $4,000 head
were reported against 1S1, 900 head in
1926.
Maryland's milk is produced by
$4,000 cows worth S12,012,OO0. This
number includes beef cows MIXED, as
well as cows of the dairy type. In
1920 there were 10000 cows kept for
milk. There were $4,000 heifers one
to two years old to be kept for milk,
reported on January l, 1926
Sheep increased to 100000
head over last year. The price aver
aged $1,000 per head, and the total
value is S1,000S,000.
Swine decreased 10000 during the
year, leaving 10000 on the farms on
January /, 1926. In 1920 there were
100000 hogs reported-an indicated
decrease of about 81 per cent in the
past six years.
The total value on January 1, 1926,
of all farm animals was S31, $4,000,
as compared with S29,107,000 on JAN
uary /, 1925, an increase of S2,025,000
of about seven per cent.
The number Of animals not on
farms, i. e., in cities and towns, is not
estimated yearly, but their number in
1920 as reported by the census, was:
Horses, 23,686; mules, 1872; all cat
tie, 11,754; sheep, 861, and swine,
1854.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
EDWARD JONES.

Edward Jones, 70 years of age, a
highly esteemed colored man of Oak
land, died suddenly Sunday morning
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. BENZ. H.
Sincell, where he has been employed
for a number of years, and was bur-
led in the Oakland cemetery Tuesday
afternoon following services conduct
ed at the home of Oscar Notes by the
Rev. Simpson, pastor of the A. M. E.
church of Frostburg, Nd. The de-
ceased was faithful to every trust re-
posed in him by his employer and his
passing is deeply regretted by all the
members of the family. He is survived
by brother and one or two other rel
atives.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Activities of Various Women's
Clubs in the County.

On Tuesday afternoon, February
10th, at 200 o'clock the Accident Wo-
mems Club met in the Home Econom-
les laboratory of the high school at
that place and after the demonstra-
ton on sewing short cuts, the election
of officers took place with the follow
ing results: President, Mrs. Frank E..
Spoerlein; vice president, Mrs. Arthur
Scrogum; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. H.
M. Speicher; assistant secretary-treas-
urer, Mrs. E. H. Ault.
Following the election constitu-
ton was drawn up and adopted. The
club will be known henceforth as "The
Accident Homemaking Club" and will
hold it's meetings on the third Thurs
day of each month at 200 o'clock in
the high school building.
Tuesday afternoon, February 23d,
at 200 o'clock the Pleasant Valley
club will meet at the home of Mrs.
Aspinall, Mountain Lake Park. A dem
onstration on frozen desserts will be
given, after which an election of Off
GERS for the year will take place.
Wednesday February oath, the club
located at Friendsville will entertain
its members with a chicken dinner to
be planned and prepared by commit
tee. This will be an all-day meeting
held in the basement of the Methodist
church. In the afternoon "the food
score card" will be discussed, stressing
its Importance in meal planning. The
officers for the year will be elected at
this meeting.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
COUNTY OFFICE SEEKERS
ARE COMING TO THE FRONT
Announcements of Three Aspir-
ants Appear In The Repub-
lican This Afternoon

The political pot in the local
Republican camp, with the pri-
mary election six months or
more away, has begun to boil,
and from now on the prospects
lead one to believe that the yes
sci will be kept piping hot until
all those who intend to be in the
running round up their friends
at the polls and the result is de-
clared.
This year every office in the
county will have to be filled by
the voters, including that of U.
S. Senator, Governor, member of
Congress and other State offices.
The ticket to be voted at the
primary, from present indica-
lions, will be the largest ever,
while the ballot to be used at the
general election will not by any
means be pygmy.
Today's Republican carries the an
nOuncementS OF three candidates.
one for County Treasurer and two for
the office of Sheriff. Each of the can
didates are well and favorably known
throughout the county, hence no in
troductory remarks are necessary in
this column. The candidates are
For Sheriff, Bert C. Scott, of Hut
ton, who filled the office satisfactorily
several years ago and was candidate
for the nomination in 1928.
]. w. Kimmell, former County
Treasurer, also wants the nomination.
AS Treasurer he rendered satisfactory
service. He says in his announcement
that he is for claw enforcement"
Mr.. Albert L. Lee, the present eff
cient and painstaking County Treas
urer, wants to succeed himself in that
office and in all parts of the county
there are voters that will have no OBJ
lection to his aspirations in that di-
rection. He has been efficient in ev-
erything he has undertaken as pub
lie official.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
BUSH HOME OVERLOOKING
OAKLAND BURNED TODAY
Origin of Flames Destroying
The Beautiful Residence, IN
determined.

Fire of undetermined origin,
which was discovered about II
r'clock this morning by Mr.. Lou
Bush at his beautiful home To-
ted on the hill overlooking
8kland, completely destroyed
= structure, entailing quite a
monetary loss to the owner. In
surance, it is said, amounting to
$4,000 was effective on the prop
erty.
Immediately upon discovering
the presence of fire an alarm
vas given and the fire department re-
nded as quickly as possible. The
st fire hydrant to the burned
is located at the foot of the hill
sral hundred feet below the site
the building. The men manning
fire truck, on account of the ice
IN yow covering the streets, had a
us waght to reach the hydrant and
from that point to the house the hose
had to be carried and dragged over
more than foot of snow The house,
being located so near the level of the
reservoir, little if any pressure on
the water lines could be mad and it
was seen from almost the first that
the house was doomed to destruction.
Hundreds of men responded to the
alarm and they succeeded in saving
almost every piece of furniture, car
pets, draperies, etc, in the building
and which are now being placed in
another house located on Pennington
street owned by Mr.. Bush where the
family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs.
Bush and daughter will be quite COM
Portable.
The destruction of this home is not
only loss to the owner but also is
distinct loss to the entire community.
The structure was erected about 25
years ago as summer home by Mr..
Percy Proctor, of Cincinnati, who oc-
cupied it until the death of his only
son by drowning, following which sad
event he disposed of it to Mr.. Bush
who has continued to occupy it ever
since.
The house was three stories in
heighth and was well appointed thru
out, having about twenty rooms and
basement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Diphtheria Takes 10000 Young
Lives Annually.

In 1921 there were over 100000
cases of diphtheria in the United
States.
1t is easy to prevent this disease,
which is one of the most fatal of all
diseases to young childhood.
Toxin antitoXin your community
can create an immunity to diphtheria.
1t is up to you. Will you cooperate?
1t is so easy. The doctor puts drop
of harmless liquid in the skin of your
right arm. 1t is painless; needs no
care; leaves no scar. If within few
days red spot appears preventive
treatment is started, for this red spot
indicates susceptibility to diphtheria.
Preventive treatment means three
injections ten days apart. After this
treatment, the individual is safe from
diphtheria, even if exposed to the dis
ease.
Any sore throat may mean diphthe-
ria.
The county nurse is working in
the Grantsville section interviewing
the parents of children and explain
ing the Importance and simplicity of
toxin antitoxin treatment, urging ev-
cry parent to sign the consent" slip.
If every child over the age of one
year had this treatment the dread
disease diphtheria would be at the
bottom of the list of fatal diseases to
young children.
GARRETT COUNTY PUBLIC
HEALTH ASSOCIATION.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
DIED..
RUSSELL LOHR.

Russell Lohr, foster son of Mrs.
Ellen Lohr, of Oakland, passed peace
fully away at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Harrison Day, at Elkins, W..
Va, on January 18th, aged 25 years,
3 months and days. When small
boy of nine years he was placed in the
hons of Mrs. Lohr, which was his
home until he was 20 years of age,
when he went to Morgantown, West
Va, where he was employed for the
past five years, the past two years
having worked for the Imperial Ice
Cream Co. He was converted and
joined the U. B. church at Underwood
when II years of age and was always
faithful attendant at church and
Sunday school. He will be kindly re-
membered by many of his schoolmates
and friends in the community of In
derwood. He was a worthy young
man; industrious, honest and upright;
a boy who will be greatly missed He
visited Mrs. Lohr and family many
times during the last five years, his
last visit having been made in Sep
TENDER, at which time he was suffer-
ing from tuberculosis and was unable
to work. After going back to Nor
gantown, and because of his ambi-
ton, he worked two days and became
so weak that he was forced to stop,
going shortly afterward to Elzins, W.
Va, where he was a patient sufferer
until death relieved him. His body
was inferred in the Elkins cemetery.
Because of sickness none of the fam
lily of Mrs. Lohr could attend the fun
eral.
Of the deceased the Morgantown
Post of January 18th said:
The friends of Russell Lohr will be
shocked to learn of his death. He
died at his mothers, Mrs. Harrison
Day, at Elkins, Tuesday morning, the
18th. He went from Morgantown
about nine weeks ago and was in the
Davis Memorial Hospital for seven
weeks for treatment of tuberculosis,
but was too near gone. Russell is
survived by his mother, Mrs. Harri-
son Day, Of Elkins; four sisters, Mrs.
Howard Woolwine, of Elkins; Mrs.
Doyle Miller, of Spencer; Miss Bly,, of
Oakland, Md, and Miss Minna, at
home, and by one brother, Oscar, of
Akron, Ohio. He leaves many friends
at Morgantown also. Russell was an
upright, honest boy, made friends
wherever he went. 1t is a shock his
friends will not forget soon. Russell
was reared near Oakland, Md, having
been adopted when small by Mrs. Ell
len Lohr, who also survives him; also
two foster sisters, Mrs. E. H. Dilley,
of Oakland. and Mrs. Ernest Junkins,
of Plasterco, Va; one foster brother,
Charles Lohr, of Oakland, and all will
be shocked for no one thought of him
being so bad. He had made his home
for five years at Morgantown at Mrs.
Alice Trickett's, 213 Redwood avenue.
Mrs. Trickett and daughter Larna
are starting tonight for Elkins to be
there for the funeral.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Hutton Grange Installation

The popular new master-elect of
Hutton Grange, Mr.. N. B. Frankhous-
err, and Mr.. NJ. G. Mellott, the new and
energetic overseer-elect, and other Of
ticers chosen at the meeting on Febru-
airy Sth, will be installed at meeting
of the grange to be held on February
22nd. All members of the grange are
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing and to bring their friends. The
installation service is usually given in
public. Refreshments will be served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NEWS

For the next Parent Teacher Asso-
,-eiation meeting the pupils of the sew
nth grade and some of the other
grades are planning splendid Lin
coin and safety first program, and a
geography contest is also being
planned.
The fifth and sixth grades are try
ing to raise money with which to pur-
chase a globe. The first step toward
this was the sixth grades valentine
postoffice. Everyone who posted val
entine was charged two cents. About
dollar was cleared.
Be sure to come to the Parent
Teacher Association meeting on Feb
ruary 25th.
REPORTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Oakland Library Fund Receives
Sum of $500.

The finance committee of the Oak
land Public Library wishes to ac-
knowledge with thanks donations of
food and cash received Saturday, Feb
ruary 18th, to the amount Of $780,;
also $500 received for dues, making a
total of $4,000 to be turned over to
the treasurer. From the following
persons donations of food and cash
were received:
Miss Gertrude Browning, Mrs. Neil
Fraley, Mrs. j. D. Darby, Mrs. James
Wilson, Mrs. Wade limbaugh, Mrs.
Campbell Tabb, Mrs. D. M. Dixon,
Mrs. H. A. Loraditch, Mrs. w. R. Of
futt, Miss Lucille Mitchell, Mrs. N. I.
Broadwater Mrs. George Sprague,
Miss Margaret Kahl, Mrs. Paul Nit
chell, Mrs. j. G.. Renninger, Mrs. G.
Semmes Hamill, Mrs. Walter Dawson,
Miss Nell Turley, Mrs. Billiard, Mrs.
Gladys Hamill, Mrs. Altstetter, Mrs.
Nell Boardman, Miss Helen Town
shend, Miss Zaidee Browning, Mrs. G.
A. Fraley, Mrs. Andrew Helbig, Miss
Beulah Loughridge. Mrs. Harrie, Mrs.
W. q. Hendrickson, Mrs. C. A. Tower,
Mrs. E. I. West, Mrs. T. A. Gender,
Mrs. Harland Jones, Mrs. E. z. Tower,
Mrs. Harold Harmed, Mrs. F. E. Rath-
bun, Mrs. R. R. Gilbert, Mr.. J. E.
Harmed, Mrs. Sallie Mason, Mrs.
Henry A. Grubbs, Miss Elizabeth L.
Leary, Mrs. Nettie Thrasher.
Mrs. JAS. WILSON, Chairman.
Mrs. w. R. OFFUTT,
Mrs. H. A. LORADITCH,
Mrs. J. C. RENNINGER,
Mrs. NETTIE THRASHER,
Committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
DIR. M'COMAS ENTERTAINS
Members of the Oakland Rotary
Club Were His Guests Friday

DR.. Henry w. McComas, president
of the organization, entertained the
members of the Oakland Rotary Club
at his home on Second street last Fri
day night in very unique and happy
manner. Twenty-Five members of the
club were in attendance along with
the members of the hosts family and
Mr. George w. Loar, of Grafton, w.
Va. The music was furnished by the
Browning string orchestra with Mr..
William Gibson, piano accompanist.
Another feature of the entertainment
was the presence of a magician, who
cunningly and very mysteriously per-
formed many marvellous feats-with
the assistance of Mr.. H. A. Loraditch
who took his part nobly, never finch
ing even when golf ball was ex-
tracted from his mouth after it had
been driven through his head. The
menu was most elaborate, consisting
of fruit salad, chicken and crab meat
salad, hot rolls, ice cream, cake, coffee
and ginger ale. The occasion also
marked the anniversary of the host
as we'll as that of Abraham Lincoln
and to these two toasts were offered
and drunk. Each guest was furnished
upon his entrance into the home with
a Mandarin's hat and queue and the
wearing of the headdress lent charm
and color to the occasion. Speeches
were made by several who paid trib-
ute to the host and at the conclusion
of the collation. DR.. Archibald Moore,
on behalf of the Rotarians, presented
DR.. McComas with a handsome silver
loving cup as an expression of their
appreciation and good fellowship.
The McComas home was beauti-
fully decorated with cut flowers and
blooming plants and upon the table
was very handsome as we'll as pala-
table birthday cake surrounded with
a candle representing each year of
the life of the host.
The evening was one of unalloyed
pleasure and will long be remembered
by all who had the goor fortune of
being present.
Friend "Doc," "here's how" and
many more years of usefulness in the
community which you have so unset
ishly SERVED.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Record at Sunnyside

The following named boys and girls
have had perfect attendance through
the month of December at the Sun
nyside school: Mabel Nine, Evelyn
Right, Jenny Lucas, Brydon Moon,
Kyle Moon, Eugene Bradford, VIM.
Bradford, while the following have
had perfect attendance through the
month of January: Bernice Dewitt,
Stella Luets, Leonard Soldiers, Elwood
Dewitt, Wilbur Holler, Cecil Snyder,
Brydon Moon.
MILDRED YELLING, Teacher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-02-18
Committed to State Institution.

This morning R. S. Jamison, who
has shown an alteration of mind dur
ing the past two or three weeks, was
committed to the State institution at
Sykesville where he will receive treat
ment. Mr.. Jamison was taken to the
hospital by Deputy Sheriff VIM. D.
Casteel and Lee Mason.