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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Sunday School.

The Sunday school taught by
Mrs. Howard Van Dyke, of North
field M. e. chapel, met at the
home of the teacher, Mortified
ave., Wednesday, for a reorgani-
cation. The class will be called
the w. A. F. and the results of
the election for officers were:
Miss Vera Hardy, president; Miss
Ellen Whitehead, vice-president;
Miss Alice Casio, secretary; Miss
Muriel Morton, treasurer. A So
cial time followed after the bust
ness session. Meetings and So
Gals will be conducted regularly
by the girls. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Those forming the class are:
Miss Lillian Casio, Miss Anna
Morton, Miss Vera Hardy, Miss
Ellen Whitehead, Miss Alice Cas-
to, Miss Muriel Morton, Miss Eve
Ign Allen.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Membership Drive.

A membership drive was launch
ed at a meeting of the board of
directors and roster of the junior
club of the Women's Civic Club,
at the home of the president, Miss
Margaret Lawson, of Shore road.
Following the business meeting,
an interesting time was had in a
spelling bee by the members.
Those attending this session
were: Miss Amelia Risley, Miss
Mary Muller, Miss Bernardine
Hefferman, Miss Doris Moore,
Miss Marie Smith, Miss Dorothy
Roat, Miss Kathrine Coughlin,
Miss Alice Moore, Miss Sara Ris-
ley, Miss Helen Swanson, Miss
Dorothy Sincere, Miss Ethel Mar
tin, Miss Adelaide McMurphey,
Miss Agnes Robinson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Silver Moon Council.

The Silver Moon Council, after
its regular meeting on Thursday
evening, held a birthday party in
honor of Miss Alice Robinson.
Games, music and dancing con-
sisted of the evenings entertain
ment and refreshments were serv-
ed. A package party was also in
cluded in the evenings enjoy
ment. Those present were: Mrs.
A. Tallman, Mrs. d. Howard, Mrs.
Annie Meisle, Mrs. Annie Sulli-
van, Mrs. Nellie Atkinson, Mrs. ].
Jewell , Mrs. Sophie Garrison,
Mrs. Laura Stroup. Mrs. e. Steel
man, Mrs. Madeline Spitz, Mrs.
w. Stowe, Mrs. Kathryn Ford,
Mrs. F. Arnold, Mrs. Kaylor. Mrs.
Clark, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Atkm-
son, Miss Margaret O'Donnell,
Miss Alice Robinson and Miss Lee
ma Robinson.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Junior Auxiliary.

The Junior Auxiliary of the
Northield Progressive League
held a recent meeting at which
several new members were admit
ted. An attendance prize was Of
fered and won by Miss Elizabeth
Caywood. After the business, a
social time, with dancing and re-
freshments were enjoyed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11

Mrs. William Relyea, of Mt. Yer
non ave-, for a few days.
Friends of Miss Leah Rumbel,
a teacher in the Mill I'd. school
will regret to learn that she is
still quite ill in a hospital in Pitts
burgh, Pa. Miss Rumbel was Wis
iting relatives over the Easter hol-
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
SOmers Point New
BY X. A SYCKEL

ever caught, but Mr.. Adams has
produced from 5000 to 5000 tC
the square foot actual count from
the spawn.
Notes and Personals.
Isaac Stiles, Mrs. Archie John
son and Mrs. Benjamin Lashley
motored to Conshohocken, Pa.
and returning brought Mrs. John
| Woodburn and children back with
them, who will be the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Lashley
for an indefinite stay.
Mrs. Amanda Wood was a visit
or to the Queen Esther Sewing
Circle of Scullville, at their meet
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fergus Warren
have a new arrival at their home
its a boy.
VIM. Ynwood and Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Vincent, of Philadelphia, spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fenske.
Rev. C. E. Jacque spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
B%anholzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simple, of Hadd-
on Heights, have moved into one
of the Matthias Cottages on Bay
ave.
Amos Brown is making extern
sive alterations to his cottage
and garage and expects to rent
them this season.
Mrs. Emma Pratt, Mrs. Bertha
Nc. Curdy and Mrs. Elizabeth
Strong were visitors at Columbia
Council, D. of A. Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shriver
leave soon for California, where
Mr.. Shriver will engage in bus
mess.
Mrs. Walter A. Sooy was a re-
cent Philadelphia visitor.
Roy Black is erecting an up-to-
date hardware store on Shore I'd.
and Maple ave
Mr.. and Mrs. Shelby entertain
ed Mrs. Shelby's mother of Hadd-
on Heights for several days.
Mrs. r. j. Anderson had as her
guest Mrs. Garwood of Glouces-
ter.
John Fassio has returned home
after spending several days in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Conover,
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Conover, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Foreman, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin Steelman, Chest
er Conover Jr., Edgar Conover,
Orville Mathis, Herbert Rose,
Mrs. Lille Mathis, and Rather
inc Steelman were dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Daid Smith.
George Snyder, and Mr.. Wolfe
of Philadelphia, who have been
here on a fishing trip, have re-
turned home and expect to bring
their families here and locate in
the Del Ray section for the sum-
mel.
Mrs. Ruth Wilson and James
Meredith eel guests of Mrs.
Coulson, of Scullville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Burroughs,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Train, Mrs. Reba
Fahmer, and Miss Virginia
-StFoMp of Collingswood were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs, Howard
Risley.
Mrs. Enoch Higbee was the
guest of Mrs. Albert Cramer, of
Port Republic.
Mrs. Frederick Root was a Phi
ladelphia visitor Wednesday, ma
king the trip by auto bus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Garwood
we're guests of Mrs. John Arnold
Sunday.
Gil. Robinson is back at his
home at the white Tops on the
HILL after his trip to California,
Cuba and other points. He has
been spending the past month in
Ocean City at the Strand Hotel.
An automobile accident on Sun
day morning damaged the front
wall Of his property considerably.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
COUNTY FIREMEN
HOLD GOOD MEETING.
Two Mayors Speak at Ladies'
Nioht Catherine.


The Atlantic County Firemen
held their ladies' night at Margate
City, Wednesday evening. A large
number from Somers Point atten-
ded. Carl Voelker had charge OF
the meeting and introduced Mayor
Risley, who made the firemen
welcome. President BREEDER made
a short address on the fire appa-
ratus and equipment Of the Coun-
ty.
A minstrel troupe of home tai
ent 6remen of Margate Fire GO.
No. |, the newly organized COM
pany of which Max Martin is pres
ident, appeared and we're highly
apprer lated.
Refreshments were served foi-
lowed by dancing. Two prizes
were given to MI. and Mrs. Wal
ter Robert, of Margate, who won
the SPOT dance. The Happy Five
orchestra, of Egg Harbor, furnish
ed the music.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Gasoline Bandits"
Adopt New Methods
"Go to He'll" Garage owner Is
Told as Auto Departs.

"Go to He'll" Garage owner Is
Told as Auto Departs.
Gasoline bandits" who after
their fuel tank has been filled by
an unsuspecting garage man, leap
into their automobile, pull the
throttle wide open and pay for
the accommodation with an invi-
tation to Ego to hell" are begin
ming to make it difficult for late
driving motorists to get service
in isolated stations.
Four men and a wOman in a
big touring car awakened A. Gin
cotti, garage owner near Mckee
City, and asked for gasoline. Get
ting up more for accommodation
than profit, Cincotti cranked sew
eral gallons of fuel into the tank
in the rear of the machine.
AS he was draining the hose the
man who had alighted, jumped
in the car, the motor roared and
as the machine disappeared up
the Harding highway in a cloud
of smoke, III of the men called
back, GO to hell!" in answe to
Cincotti's shouts for his pay.
The State Police at Mays Land
ing Immediately we're called and
Sergeant Lackey and Trooper
Kelly stopped every car for an
hour trying to find the people
described by Cincotti, but with
out avail.
1t is said that this trick has
been played several times lately
in South Jersey and some ga
rage owners are refusing to
serve late-comers, fearing rep
etition of the Incidents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Silver Moon Council.

Silver Moon Council will hold a
birthday party Immediately after
the regular meeting in their hall
on Thursday evening, in honor OF
Miss Alice Radcliffe. A package
party will also be held on the
same evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
d Aid Meet.

The Ladies Aid of Grace Lu-
theran Congregation will hold
their regular monthly meeting at
the home of Mrs. Louis Lemmle
on Wednesday evening.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
h News News

evening, with refreshments being
served at a late hour.
Miss Nide Williamson, of New
port, KY, is visiting her cousin,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1926-05-11
Junior Choir.

Tne 'Baprisu Cnurcn mas offhs
a Junior choir under the leader
ship of Mrs. Edgar Pratt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
JOHN 7. M'CRAW SUMMER
HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE
Estimated Loss Said to Be Up
wards of $4,000.

Fire yesterday afternoon destroyed
the Rose McGraw deBerriz summer
residence at Deer Park.
The blaze was discovered in the
roof of the dwelling at 1870 o'clock
by Mrs. Tresa Martin, of Oakland,
who was the housekeeper and the
only person in the house at that time.
1t is believed that the fire was caused
by defective fue, as there was a
trash fire of rather. lage proportion
in fire place in the residence when
the fire was discovered burning thru
the roof.
The residence was built in 1866 by
Senator Henry G. Davis, of West
Virginia, and was an old landmark
in Garrett county. 1t was later pur-
chased by Col. John T. McGraw,
who occupied it until the time of his
death several years ago, since which
time it has been the summer home
of his sister, Mrs. Rose McGraw de-
Berriz, of Washington, D. C. Mrs.
deBerriz and her sister, Mrs. Warder,
of Fairmont, had come to the Park
for the summer but had returned to
their respective homes for a short
time yesterday morning, leaving Mrs.
Martin in charge of the property.
An estimate made by a reliable
resident of Deer Park places the dam
age at about $4,000 and it is under
stood that only $4,000 of insurance
was carried on the property by the
owner.
There were 25 rooms in the build
ing, all of which were furnished, the
furniture, however, for the most part
was carried from the structure un-
hurt,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
TWO RELIABLE CITIZENS
ANNOUNCE CANDIDACY
Mr.. A. d. NaylOr For State Sem
ator and MIR. H. V. Leighton
For Commissioner,

At a late hour this morning two
sterling citizens announced their
candidacy for the nomination of Off
ces of great Importance to the voters
of the county, subject to the Primary
election.
They are no other than Hon. A. D.
Naylor, who represented this county
in the Legislature in 1920-1922, and
Mr.. H. V. Leighton, one of the most
substantial gentlemen in the county.
Mr.. Naylor aspires for the nomina-
ton Of State Senator on a platform
of conscientious representation of his
people. He has been a resident of
Oakland since 1884, or AZ years, and
has been most successful in his bust
ness undertakings. He very ably
represented Garrett county in the
Legislature in 1920 to 1922, and won
a host of friends by his ,endeavors.
Mr. Naylor is member of the direc-
torate of the First National Bank in
Oakland.
Mr.. Leighton is also a gentleman
of high ideals and exceptional ability
and would make most efficient
County Commissioner, to which office
he aspires for the nomination. He
has been a very successful business
man, having spent his entire life in
this community, and is one of the
large tax payers of the county. Mr..
Leighton has had wide experience in
road building, and farm work in the
county and has always, been active
in the bettermennt of the public
school system. He states that it has
only been upon the solicitation of the
substantial business and farmer men
of the county that has led him to an
nounce his candidacy.
Mr.. Naylor made the following
statement when he consented to an
nounce himself for the Senatorship:
"Some time ago I was solicited by
quite number of my friends from
various sections of the county to
offer myself as a candidate for the
Office of State Senator but after con-
sidering the matter to- some extent
l decided not to become a candidate
and so stated. Since then, however,
l have been strongly urged to recon-
slider this decision and the support
offered me has been such that I do
not feel that should longer refuse.
I have accordingly decided to an
nounce my candidacy for the Republi-
can nomination for the State Senate
from Garrett county, subject to the
primary election. If nominated and
elected, l will serve the people of the
county as whole 10 the best Of my
ability"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
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and that the mining laws are gener-
ally being observed, and that violat-
ors of these laws are being prosecuted
and punished.
We have been informed by the
States Attorney that in practically
, all criminal cases in which magis-
trates have jurisdiction under the
laws of the State of Maryland, these
cases are being disposed of by the
several magistrates of the county
and that he gives these cases person
al attention and endeavors to see that
the cases are eXpediciously and
roy orly disposed Of. We commend
his ~..acticc end feel confident that
it carries out the purposes of the law
which gives to the magistrates juris-
diction, avoids delay and saves con-
siderable expense to the tax payers
of the county.
We have examined the interior of
the sheriff's residence and the county
jail, and are pleased to report that
the same are neatly kept and are
sanitary, and that the prisoners con-
fined in the county Jail are properly
and comfortably provided for.
We have exmained the several
county buildings and find that they
are in general good condition, and
have been informed that the repairs
needed to the same will be provided
by the County Commissioners.
We are impressed with the neat
ness and manner in which the records
found in the office of the clerk of the
court are kept, and we commend Mr..
Tower, the clerk, for his thorough
ness and for the ability he displays
in the discharge of the many duties
of his Office.
We are pleased with the system of
book keeping adopted by Mr.. Lee, the
treasurer. This system shows daily
statement of the financial condition
of the office, and we commend Mr..
Lee for adhering to this system in
handling the money of the taxpayers.
The States Attorney, Mr.. William
R. Offutt, has been with us during
the present session, and has been I'M
firing in his efforts to prepare and
present such matters as should come
to our attention, as well as to expe-
dite the work and save expense where
possible. The Jury feels that he is
to be commended for the able, eff
cient and thorough manner in which
he conducts the office Of States At
torney.
We desire to extend to your Hon.
ors, Judge Walsh and Judge Doub
our thanks and appreciation for your
consideration and courteous treat
ment.
We now beg to be discharged.
Respectfully submitted,
G. j. GNAGEY, Forman.
HAROLD M. DAWSON, Clerk.
GEO. w. BREUNINGER, Clerk.
VIM. F. FRAZEE, Juror.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
Physical Examination For All
Children Entering School.

All children who will enter school
next fall are required by the State
to have a physical examination made.
This examination will be given free
of charge at the following places by a
physician and the county health
nurse, Miss Rhesa King:
Grantsville grade school, June II;
Kempton grade school, June IS; Oak
land Court house, June p; Friends
vile school house, June %; Kitzmil-
Ter, Central Hotel, June "a; Bloom
ington grade school, June 25.
1t is the expressed desire of those
having these examinations in charge
that all parents have their children at
one Of the centers named above.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
HICKS HOUSE AT LOCH
LYNN RAISED TUESDAY
Incendiary Suspected and Owner
Is Jailed, Later Released.

The Hicks House, located near the
station at Mt. Lake Park, was leveled
to the ground by fire of undetermined
origin early Tuesday morning.
The alarm was given by railroad
men who saw the blaze from their
moving train, and it is alleged that
when one member of the crew left
his train and called J. ]. Singleton,
owner and manager of the house,
which is hostelry, and who was the
only occupant of the house at the
time, that he appeared Immediately
fully clad 1t is also stated by resi-
dents of Loeb Lynn who appeared
on the scene a short time after the
alarm had been given, that they
found the house to be on fire
at six different places, which aroused
their suspicion and later caused the
arrest Of Singleton.
Singleton was arrested late Tues
day evening on warrant issued by
citizens of Loeb Lynn and was lodged
in the county Jail until yesterday
when he was released pending furth-
er investigation by the States At
torney and the sheriff.
The house was built by W. D. Dunn
about rs years ago, who operated it
as hotel for many years. It had
thirty rooms and was three stories
in height.
Singleton was to have been given
a hearing last night, but owing to
the fact that several witnesses, who
are engaged in railroad work, could
not appear the hearing was postponed
to later date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
SERMON TO GRADUATES
DELIVERED SUNDAY
Commencement Exercises To-
Morrow Evening.

The baccalaureate address to the
class of 1926 of the Oakland High
school was delivered last Sunday
evening in the Methodist Episcopal
church, by the pastor, the Rev. DR..
Archibald Moore.
DR.. Moore took for his text for the
occasion a part Of the 18th verse oe
the fourteenth chapter of James,
"For what is your life," and he de-
livered his sermon in such a manner
that it will be remembered by those
young people who are stepping out
into the school of life.
The entire week has been a busy
one for the graduates of the o. H.
S., which is the usual occurance. Last
evening the class day program was
presented at the Maryland theatre to
crowded house. The class, in con-
nection with the class day exercises,
presented three act play, Gam l In
truding," which met with very favor
able acceptance by the audience.
This evening at the Maryland
theatre are the closing exercises of
the Oakland Unit Elementary schools,
when certificates of promotion to the
High school will be presented to the
young folk who have successfully
completed their work in the grades.
Commencement exercises of the
Oakland High school will take place
at the Maryland theatre tomorrow
evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
CHURCH SERVICES.
st. Paul's M. E. Church, Oakland.
Rev. Archibald Moore Pastor.

1880 a. M, Annual Children's Day
Exercises. There will be no Sunday
school and no preaching service on
this occasion but the morning hour
will be given over entirely to this one
service. A very cordial invitation is
extended to the public generally to
attend these exercises.
500 p. M, evening worship hour
with sermon by the pastor. Attend
ance at this service will be an excel
lent way to close the day.
Wednesday, 500 p. M, regular
mid-week prayer service. A helpful
hour for all who will come.
A cordial welcome is extended by
the pastor and people to all of these
services.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
Anna mrst Mr0

Anna West McComas, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Henry w. McCOmas,
died of pneumonia at Johns Hopkins
Hospital, Baltimore, last Saturday
night, after having suffered with the
malady for weeks time.
Ann, as she was known to her
many friends, was born in Oakland
on February 10, 1897, where she re-
manned until she completed her ele-
mentary education, after which she
entered Eastern High school in Balti-
more, from which institution she
graduated in the spring of 1917. She
returned to her home in Oakland
where she remained for a years time
before entering Johns Hopkins Hos
.p;tal in pursuit of her degree in nurs-
ing, which she obtained with honors
in May, 1921. She devoted the re-
manning portion of her life to her
profession in the institution from
which she received her training and
at the time of her death was assist
ant superintendent of nurses in the
Harriet Lane Ward, the infant de-
partment of that famous institution.
A cloud of gloom was cast over the
entire community when news of her
death was received, and the sympathy
of each individual goes to her family
in this their great bereavement.
She is survived by her father and
mother and by two sisters, Mrs.
Edward Lawrence, of Atlanta, Ca,
and Mrs. Paul McIntire, of Oakland,
and by three brothers, Harry, and
Carlton, of Oakland, and Henry, of
New Kensington, Pa.
Funeral services were conducted on
Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the home on
Second street, by Rev. DR.. Archibald
Moore, her pastor, assisted by the
Rev. H. A. Grubbs, with host of
friends in attendance. Burial was
made in the family plot in the Oak
land cemetery.
By the life of Anna West McComas
we are given beautiful example of
self-sacrifice, and by her death an I'M
selfish and useful life has been called
home for higher and greater service
in Gods Kingdom prepared for His
loved ones.
When the Death Angel plucks
from the garden of youth and takes
one of the most perfect flowers just
in the morning time of life, we would
stay her hand and ask why it should
be so? But, when we remember that
this life is only our training school
for the life eternal, we can hear His
voice saying swell done, thou good
and faithful servant; thou hast been
faithful over a few things, l will
make thee ruler over many things;
enter thou into the joy of the Lord"
So while her life was soon cut off,
she will live on in the lives of those
unto whom she ministered, in the
lives of her parents to whom she was
so attentive, and in the lives of her
host of friends of one who lived so
unselfish and so we'll. A FRIEND.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17
DIED.
JAMES PROUD

James Proud, aged about So years,
OF Thomas, West Va, and formerly of
Oakland, where he conducted a ga
rage, and later being an employee of
the Oakland Hardware & Furniture
Company, died at the Davis Hospital,
Davis, Vest Va, Saturday night from
the effects of a fall of Sd feet from
the top of the Buxton & Landstreet
Building at Pierce, two miles from
Thomas, on Thursday last
Mr.. Proud was painting the struc-
ture at the time of his accident and
fell from a scaffold in the rear of
the building into the bed of a small
creek which flows along the building.
He was taken to the hospital in Davis
where he was made as comfortable
as possible until Saturday when an
operation was deemed necessary and
death came while he was on the oper-
ating table.
Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with
interment in the Thomas cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-06-17

ion of liquor for sale. Plea of guilty
by the defendant. Sentenced to pay a
fine of $500 and costs. In default
of payment to undergo confinement in
Maryland House of Correction for a
period of IL months.
State VS.. G. Frank Knight, sale Of
liquor. Plea of guilty, confessed. Sem
fenced to pay a fine of $500 and costs
and in default of payment to undergo
confinement in Maryland House of
Correction for period of 6 months, to
follow sentence in No. Al criminal
trials of this term.
State VS.. Tony Ruffro, gaming ia
BILE. Trial before court, verdict guilty.
State VS.. Tony Ruffro, sale of
liquor. Plea of guilty, confessed by
defendant on first count of indictment.
State VS.. Tony Ruffro, sale of
liquor. Plea of guilty, confessed by
defendant on first count of Indictment.
State VS.. Virgil Erwin, sale of liqu-
or. Plea of guilty, confessed. Sem
fenced to pay fine of $500 and costs of
prosecution. In default of payment
to be committed to Maryland House
of Correction for six months.
State VS.. Joseph Hinebaugh, gaming
table. Plea of guilty, confessed by
defendant. Sentenced to pay fine
of $4,000 and costs of prosecution.