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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-12-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued to the
following named applicants for the
week ending Tuesday at noon at the
office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court
in Oakland:
George Washington Wilson, "a, la
borer, Thomas, w. Va, and Virginia
May Whisner, IS, Davis, w. Va.
Albine Syruss, %, miner, Bergman,
| w. Va, and Dollie Evelyn Lewis, 10,
Corinth, W. Va.
Clarence Wrothy Myers, %, fire.
man, Mount Clare, w. Va, and Suella
Madge Freeman, IS, Clarksburg, w.
| Va.
John William Weaver, 35, drayman,
Lancaster, Pa, and Clara Christina
Root, %, Friendsville, Md.
Charles Lynn Morris, %, bus dri-
yer, Salem, w. Va, and Wilma Marie
Smith, 20, school teacher West In
ion, W. Va.
Joseph Ross, %, miner, and Fanalla
Casciarole, 10, both of Uniontown, Pa.
George Ralph Goodwin, %, laborer,
Morgantown, w. Va, and Emma Su-
sic Sines, IS, Kempton, Md.
David Nelson Shaffer, "a, miner,
and Iva Eva Snyder, 26, both of near
Morgantown, w. Va.
Clyde Edward Reeves, 21, truck
driver, and Elsie Gay Bowyer, 10, both
of Harrisville, w. Va.
Frank Leonard Black, &c, fireman,
/ and Catherine Lucille Willis, IS, both
of Central Station, W. Va.
Jeddie Bartlett Hill, 81, farmer, and
Zada Rebecca Bartlett, 81, both of
Bridgeport, W. Va.
Andrew Francis Cavey, 81, miner,
Westernport, Md, and Mary Ellen
Lee, 10, silk worker, Moscow, Md
Darts C. Alkire, 2l, trackman, and
Commella Speck, IS, both of Fair
mont, W Va.
Rodney Leon Sturm, "a, laborer,
Warrington, W. Va, and Mabel Pol
ing, 20, Mill Creek, w. Va.
Amos A. Dotson, SO, painter,
Pennsboro, w. Va, and Bertha Mae
Valentine, So, Clarksburg, ". Va.
Toy Claud Sharp, 26, taxi driver,
Clarksburg, W. Va, and Edna May
Toothman, 20, Redwood, w. Va. ~
John Edward Cochran, 81, railroad
brakeman, and Mary Jane Keener, %,
both of Monogah, W. Va.
Reginald Melee, 81, truck driver,
and Elizabeth Sylvia Finney, IS, both
of Uniontown, Pa.
George Wilson Junkins, 80, miner,
and Queenie Burnett Kitzmiller, 10,
both of Emoryville, w. Va.
Roy Edward Garrett, 27, coal min
er, and BERTHE Lou Newbraugh, 81,
both of townsville, w. Va.
Andrew Devart, 33, coal miner, and
Meta Jones, IS, both of Rosemont, w.
Va.
lola Dorothy Cromwell, %, nurse,
and Guy Nelson Cromwell, 80, physi-
clan, both of Davis, w. va.
William Mckinley Nazelrod, 30,
railroad fireman, Summit, n. j., and
Hazel Beatrice Nazelrod, 16 (parents
consent), Deer Park, Md.
John Worthington Hurst, %, bag
gage handler, and Opal Irene Pigott,
10, both of Wallace, w. Va.
Laco William McCauley, 81, tin
mill employee, Clarksburg, w. Va,
and Daisy Delors Bohon, 20, Morgan
town, w. Va.
John Godlepe Gibson, %, carpenter,
Cumberland, Nd, and Helen Abrems
Edwards, "a, school teacher, Frost
burg, Nd.
Boyce Nincholin Powell, 81, bus
driver, and Helen Daniel Swaney,
10, both of Smithfeld, Pa.
Russell Denmark, %, miner, and Ell
ma Edith Dove, %, both of Douglass,
West Va.
Russell Edwin Wilburn, 20 (parents
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-12-23

consent), laborer, near Accident, Md.
and Elva Maude Bowman, 16 (par-
ents consent), near McHenry, Md.
Uriel Marionee Feltcn, "a, chauf-
feur, Grafton, W. Va, and Pauline
Overfield, 10, Simpson, w. Va.
Kalman Gazsi, So, painter, and Ag-
mes Enyedi, "a, both of Star City, W.
Va.
Charles Raymond Beistel, %, min
err, Richard, W. Va, and Olive Ar
mel Ringer, 10, waitress, Dellslow, w.
Va.
Albert Edward Lawlis, "a, miner
Morgantown, w. Va, and Helen Isa-
belle Clark, IS, of near Morgantown,
West Va.
Charles Ray Wilt, 81, miner, and
Anna Hazel Mercer, IS, both Of Nor
gantown, w. Va.
William Edgar Eskew, "a, book
keeper, and Fleda Virginia Feagans,
2S, filing clerk, both of Weston, w.
Va.
Gordon Aston Bishop, "a, mechan-
ic, and Lulu Blosser, 10, both Of Nor
gantown, West Va.
Stark Corley, 26, miner, Elkins, W.
Va, and Iva Mae Golf, 10, Shinnston
West Va.
Jesse Lee Wilson, 81, laborer, Man.
nington, W. Va, and Mildred Berry,
Moore, IS, near Warrington, W. Va,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1926-12-23
PAID LOCAL NOTICES

FOR SALE-Jersey Calf. c. J.
an-Advertisement 44-2t*
TOYS, Dolls, Wagons, Nuts anc
Fruits at Browns Store.-43-2
LOST-Beagle hound; about seven
months DID, white streak on ear. Re-
ward if returned to Carl Frazee, Oak
land, Md.-Advertisement Aft.
CHRISTMAS TREES, Tree Deco
rations, Holly Wreathes. Browns
Store.-Adeertisement 43-2t.
HOUSE FOR RENT-Two six
room apartments; all improvements
newly refnished throughout. Apply
to w. E. Shirer, Oakland.-Advertise-
ment 41-tf.
SPECIAL on Dress Shirts at
Browns Observation-Disclosures 43-2t
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
ALL BUT 75 LAW MAKERS
 ARE NATIVE OF STATE

tria. France and Switzerland, one each. New York was the birthplace If twenty two members of Che Legise lature. Massachusetts being second with nine. Figures for the other states are Maine and Rhode Island, four each; Illinois and Penn ylvania. three each; Iowa. two: Wisconsin. kenz lucky. New Jersey, New iampshire South Dakota, Kansas and Vermont one each.
 More than half of the toial memher- ship had had previous legislative eNs perieuce. i29 members Of the House being veterans of that branch and seven others iu Che House having serv ed iu the past in Che Senate. Seven teen of the senators have previously sat iu fhat House and eighteen of them have served in the House
 Senator Matthew H keuealy of Stamford Is the Senate senior in point If service. slaftine his fourth success give term in that body next month having previously served one term lH the House Dr. William L. Higgins 0f Coventry is the House veteran in point of service. starting hiz seventh term in that body and also having t0 his credit one term as senator. Adrian K Wadaworth Of Pennington ranks second In point of service. with five. terms in the House.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
OLD RESIDENTS OF THOMPSON HAVE HEARD STORY OF HIDDEN GOLD ON JACKSONVILLE FARM, BUT
 HAVE NEVER MADE A SEARCH
Hartford Man, Nephew of Farm Owner Trying Find Map
 of Location.

! An advertisement m the Hartford "Couran,,' inserted by Edward pani Reich of that city. seeks ta locate an old man af aseliea al the te~1a e Thompson where. an old legend has it. Il che of gold was buried during Rev ulutionary time An investigation made by che newspaper discloses that the story ef buried gold has heen known t0 older citizens of the town but as Tar aa learned ihere has never been any physical effort ta locate the treasure chest
 The cheat ia supposedly hidden on the farm af Otto Reich. Nilsouxiile. au uncle Of the Hartford citizen A handed down te present day citizens af lhe town a band af soldiers. during Ihe Revolution. were carrying gold e Nashingtan'a army at Valley Forge While in this section the treasure bearers were attacked by q band of British and Indians To save the treasure chest they hurricdiy buried l. by large tree on top of a hin boliev cd to be located or the Reich farm of the present Webster Thompson road. The men who werp carrying the treas.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
PoMFRET NATIVITY PLAY
contrihutedl

tt#uHNiithNEA
 A was announced last week iH The Patriot. the Pomfret Christmas pag cant wlll not be given this Year. As was Co be expected its interruption has met with almost as great publicity as its production. Unfortunately this publicity has taken form in state meHts so erroneous and absurd .hat they cannot be left uneorfacted
 That the bahhlnes of The Hartford Courant should have been eopiel hy local paper within easV reach of feIls able information ls deplorabie
 Two chief re8soHs are accountable for the omission of the plaf The Er-t is the unavoidable absence of moa. thau half tbose who h1ve creais
 u i.. and The other Is that t1a luuslz aHv cold weather has made it sacm
 sFa HnnHpraus thau usual to sHers tfa time necessary to the prodinefi n .r 4Eis nlap in a building that i clos ed and is seldom adequately heate l during The time that work on the pro duetion is iu progress.
 Everyone associated with the play feels the deepest regret at it's omisz sion. and all are united in the hope that this may prove it's only lapse
 Meanwhile all over the United States. the presentation of this Ma tivitv Play is going on. The newest presentation this year for the hrst lime is in Texas The greatest ana e.osf beautiful has its third annual serformance in Union, N. Y. where ;e large and adequately equipped theatre an audience of thousand ,earia annually witness the perform gncf with awe and reverence.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17

The above statement was issued to the press on Wednesday hs Receiver George N Coffin II has been She experience in the payment ef past dividends that many creditors have not come forward to ciaim their checks as speedily as desired. Ihe sooner the cheeks are d3s 1.ibuted tfe sooner will the trust be that mach nearer executed If creditors wit cooperate with the receiver tn th's respect f will doubtless b. appreeiat ed.
 The present distribution af the as sets in the hands of the receiver makes a total of seventy per cent of claims paid to creditors. While no information concerning the future IS forthcoming from those in authority it is confidently believed that further dividends will be received.
 All concerned have expressed them selves as well satisfied at the way the trust has been handled by the receiv- er. Mir Coffin, however, feels that he has been singled out for too much praise and feels that others are de serving of credit. In referring to the article in last weeks Patriot com mending him for his excellent work in handling his trust. Mir Coffin said ::
 ''The only fault l have Co find with The Patriots kind reference to me in last weeks issue is that it gives me too much credit for results.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17

'ii suggests the story of Che Irish had-eauier and the letter he wrote ta his folks iH Ireland l. was al tn t#e when bricks and mortar had t5 be carried up q ladder sometimes tNI at three stories. by the bod car
 e II wrote his people that all r= had ta da was 10 carry the bricks aa4 mortar tn the man at the ta9
 eha tigkI8Eerl who did all tho work
 Fl am like She man al the top While. when ] was ordered here. l had hal Ha previous experience as a receiver and no ieeM training. ] have had fhe valuable guidance of the CdmuiroIIer's Office. Che counsel af abIe lawyers, the cooperation of the Federal Reserve Bank. the prompt rcspoHse of the shareholders 10 the assessment on them. the willingness lf debtors to pay their obligations. sometimes at a sacrifice. and last but not least the faithfulness snd eff cieucQ of my smai, clerical force.
 "How much more will be salvaged depends on tbe resgit of litigation and the ability and willingness of re maiuing debtors to meet their ohliga- 'ions which twill be my duty to en- force
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
HUNT DEER WITH GUN
 OR BOW AND ARROW

year. Mir Titcomb said. most of them bought outside the state IL Will be possible, he said. to buy land adioiH- ing the present hatchery in Burliupton and have capacity of producing fish with q market value of S35 .0uu at n cost of SEQ GOO for rearing. The bill for the appropriation, he promised, will be 70 drawn that it will be possi hie to use the funds for retaining ponds iu other sections of Che state I that ts deemed advisable Stocking
 tfeama hc aid. would eventually be- come . self supporting proposition.
 Oppose Poison Pellets
 Enc conference also acted favorably gpau pfoposals to prohibit the impor- tat'an af anv new species of fish into the waters of the state unless sanction
 q by the fish and game commission.
 thblishinR fl closed season for calico bass. prohibiting the sale of striped hu of less than 7 inches iu length and establishing closed season on wild turkeys and quail. After cOnsid- erahle discussion, it was decided to recommend that no changes be made in the law on pheasants. A proposal to lift the restrictions on shooting pheasants when the birds were on pri. vate preserves and had been bought by the proprietors of these preserves was voted down. The conference vot- cd to memoralize congress in favor of barring from the mails publications which advertise various poison pellets for the destruction of fur bearing ami mals
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
L. Fl. FULLER IS
 OLDEST AGENT

Npeks were eraned and there was an outburst ef applause when ii Wa discovered, at large meeting of the third annual Con. Hoeticut Insurance Day. in Hart ford. Wednesday. that Lueius II. Fuller of Putnam was the dean 6t all the agents present Judge Fuller has be en in the insurance business for fifty nine canaeeu- tive years
 Iadee Fuller was at the meet Ing and zpakr few word in acknowledgment nf ihe applause thae gre fed his record. Others from Putnam iu the audience were 1. Newton Vaughn. ] Rich ard Carpenter and James ] Char ron
 The chairman of the meeting called Ior those in business ten to twenty years. twenty to thirty years. and SO on When he reach ed point over fifty=fivc years the Putnam agent stood alone The youngsters looked at hun in awe and the older ones wondered if they would beat his record a rec ord which is not yet completed, ns Judge Fuller is still actively en- gagged in writing insurance stix days q week.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
CAST OF B
Producing Management of Min strel Show Organized At
 Meeting Last Night

Committee meeting of minstrel show in the office of Jake Albert The committee organized as follows Gen erai manager. Rairh C. Jenkins; di- rector. Sidney Marland advertis- ing manager. Jacob Aipert; treasuF- er. F. L. Hill. property manager. Will liam Wheaton musical director. Mrs. F L Rnhiuson Tho east 0f four end men. thirteen chorus mon sixteen women. was selected This will be announced as con a She various reo- rle have accepted Rehearsals n Vic tory Theatre every Tuesday night in faruarv Show in Bradley Monday. February 2.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
Arthur s. Chadwick Dies Fol lowing Injury In Mill, Tues
 day Afternoon
Was Prominent Member of St. Phil
 ip's Church

Funeral services for Arthur <. Chadwick. who died Wednesday from injuries received while at work in the mill of the National Rhea Company, are being held from St Philips church this afternoon. Rey. Richard D. Hatch officiating Tho bearers are members of the church vestry Burial will be in Grove Steeet cemetery. with the Odd Fellows conducting the service there
 Mir Chadwick was pushing box along the floor in a room in Che mill. Tuesday suddenly the front of the box met an obstacle. possibly a pro truding baard CT H8il and stopped Mr Chadwick was thrown against the corner af the hoN The impact was ef considerable force Mr. Chadwick feil to the floor and f was evident that he was badly injured He Was fmmediz atelH taken ta the Bay kmhall Hos pitai where aH examination disclosed that hia in1est'uas had been puHctur | and ne hope was held oat for his re= eBvery. An operation was performed but death occurred the following morn ing.
 Lived Here sis Years
 Mir Chadwick has lived in Putnam for the past six years. He came here with his family from Montreal, and has been employed in the mill of the National Rhea Company since it start. ed Soon after he arrived he became active in the affairs of St Philips church. was on the church eestrv and at times took charge of the nssEe.
 Mir. Chadwick was alse aetlv# iH 0dd Fellowship and was also meus Der of the Rebekahs He was 6f 2 pleasing personality, always wiling ta end a hand for any worthy cause and had made many friends and aequain= tanees in Putnam. by whom he wa c- teemed and respected.
 MT. Chadwick is survived by hi wife and two daughters, one living in Providence. the other, Mrs J R Groves of this city.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
Heard the Legend

lure wore all killed and the gold re- mains Nhess 1t was buried.
 Heard the Legend
 Accord nc ta tho "Gamraas n;-@.- <. Elliott, town clerk of Thompson. says that he has heard the legend of the buried treasure many times and that q year ago n stranger entered his office seeking full information about it. Elliott informed him that he knew nothing moro than the old story. The stranger departed and has not been seen since
 Edward Reagan. another resident of Hiiaanellle. nlan says that he has heand lhe lale bat h. is Inclined 10 doubt its truth There is nothing definite @ indicate that the money was buried on lhe Reich farm,s he says, and. in fact many claim that t was buried on tho old Terry farm. which sa aieins the Reich property
 Reich says that neither his uncle nor his father ever dug for the treas me. hut be implied that they are eon- vine that it is hidden on the farm ff was at the suggestion of his uncle that be placed the advertisement in the paper Reich said.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
CAL" MEEHAN DIES
Formerly Lived In Putnam Wes Printer and Linotype
 Operator.

h the current issue of the Interna-. tional Typographical Journal appeared a notice of the death of Cahill T. Nice han. aged 42 Mir Melhan died in New York City following an operation for appendicitis October goth. Az far aa known nnna af tire Putnam friends of Mr Mechan have been notified of his death
 Mir. Meehan spent several years in Putnam, coming here from Worcester as foreman on Che Windham County @Observer" He resigned that posi- tian Co accept position with the French River Textile Company under Agent Thomas Coreoran. When Mir. Corcoran vent to pascoag Mr. Meehan went with him At the time trouble arose and the mill wss closed Meehan went to FitchbuFg. Mass. and later to Boston. where he was q linotype oper~ ator on the Boston Herald" This is the lasf known of his movements by Putnam aelHaintaneaa
 Mf Naehun is survived by his wife and several children The family was sell known in Putnam They took an active part in social affairs, and Mir. Aoahnn for time was prominent in the Putnam Country Club.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
FUNERAL OF ACCIDENT
 VICTIM BEING HELD
soLICITs GIFTS
 OF BABY CLOTHES

Mrs. NJ. D. Torrey. Red Gross District Nurse. can find use for baby clothes at all times. There is an almost constant demand on the nurse for clothes for babies. Peo- pie having baby clothes laid aside to be given away where they will be of service and appreciated. can ind no better or mere useful medi- um of distribution than the Red Cross Nursing Service. Donations lf clothing may be left at the Red Cross rooms or will be called for if notice tu cali is given.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
TO HELP POST OFFICE
 DURING HOLIDAY RUSH

Here are some of the things that Che post office department IS urging in order that good service may be rendered patrons of the department.
 Shap Early Aou Get the Best
 Mail Early-Ne Do the Rest.
 Shop Early Avoid the Rush.
 Nail Early Avoid Che Crush.
 Help gauF post office in the Holiday seaseh mai carly. write addresses ,.aiHly put on your return address put on necessary postage wrap all packages se- curely. answer doorbell prompt ly on special or registered de- liveries. Help all you can.
 Give all post office employees chance 10 have their Christmas dinner at home Mail early and help every other way you ean M.. Ls II pv..+ .,...f s.,...a c.. De-,
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
BREAK EVEN IN CHECKERS

Two checker games were played in the Mason-Elks tournament. We'd nesday eveuing. Stanton of The Ma- sons won from Warren of the Eiks and Ge ssler nf the Elks w0n from Perry for the Nasons Fms makes the Gnal score of the last meet -Elks f5. Masons Q
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
MARRIED THURSDAY

Dr Anthony Lapalme of Norta GEasYeaorsisIe and disa Margaret Price of Southbfidge were married in St. Mary's church, S0uthbridge. Thursday morning. Rev Dennis Mul- iins officiating. After q wedding trip they will reside in North Grosvenor- dale
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
LAST THREE DAYS OF
 C. A. (. SLOGAN CONTEST

Three days remain to get m slogans for the Putnam Chamber 0f Commerce Slogan Contest. EY- ITS mail bringz one OF more lei tefs ta the slogan depar ment. Al mast be in hand by six o'elage Manday evening December 2lth.
 The prizes afn attractive and aas gold pieces 4he first HF
 sZa. the second sIa. and fine tdIfd s Three chauet tO hA te a ileusfieu lnHt VIII bring ? g6li coin l8I Chm tmas if IS worth am effort and there is tlme t1 mail suggestion Iu betor the suHt f closes
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
CHIMNEY FIRE

A general alarm of fire was rung in from box g shortly after i o'- clock this morning When the firemsn reached the scene Of the fire on Rail- fined t0 the chimney it was ex- tlnanlahed Hith chemicals. Another chimney was cleaned and no damage done Co the property owner.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
FEATs IN LEcERDEMAfN AT
 MASONIC CLUB TONIGHT

Feats in leRerdemain wiil enter tain members of the Masonic club and members Of their families at tha ei1b rooms tonight Professor II. V Barli will be the exponent of the slight of hand stunts and he comes we'll recommended. Refreshments wiil be served
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
Favor Open Season of Week Get Kick With Primitive
 Weapon
sp6rt.men Gather at Hartford To Dis.
 euss Potsihla Liquidation

II the l927 general assembly adopt rccommendalo XoleI at sports men's conference held last We k i1 Hartford. under the ausFIc af Che sfate board Ii herI6 mud -ame at the state capitol hua.iHs d r wtsh eifber iuw and affaW or zhotEin will he legal in tac durm be week in Uccamh af each wear.
 < proposal te make deer legal gam for archers only for one week eaeh wear was voted down and reeommea- datian was made Co the leg lature hy a vote of 3G in % that hunters be per mitted to kill deer with shoignus N- Lee White A New York broker. whose home k in Stamford, then secured re- consideration of the adverse vote on bows and arrows and had them in cluded with sh0tguns as legal wea- nons for deer staying.
 Mir. Chappell stated that he favored including the bow and arrow ln the recommendation because he believes that such hunting would prove pleasurable and also II would be the introduction of new and interesting sport
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
LONDON TIMES FAVORABLE
 TO PROF. WILLEY's BOOK

The literary suppl meat of the London "Times' of last week car red column and c half review af Prnfesso sor Malcolm Wiley book Country Life and the Rural Pres " The criticism was a favorable one
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
RICHARD wHALEN HOME

Richard Whalen returned home from the Massachusetts General Hos pital. Boston Thursdav. The doctors at the hospital decided, following further observation. that t would be useless to operate at least for ths present.
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
4th DIVIDEND CHECKS
 BEING DISTRIBUTED
FIVE PER CENT TO CREDITORS AMOUNTS TO Sso356Os TT WILL ASSIST THE RECEIVER TO CALL AS
 EARLY AS POSSIBLE
Mir. Coffin Feels That Too Accorded Him
 Praises Others

The checks for fourth dividend of five per cred itors of the First National aggregang 09 ready for distribution the bank building Thursday morning The distribution viii continue daily from a. noon and from to das except Saturdays when the hours from o'clock in the morning until noon
Putnam patriot., 1926-12-17
Quest For Buried Treasure
 Reviues Old Time Legend
STORES OPEN EVENINGS

To accommodate holiday shop pers the merchants have decided to keep their stores open every eve ming next week up 10 and inelud- ing Friday evening, Christmas eve.