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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Masonic Lodge InstaIls.

At regular communication of
Oakland Lodge, No 1872, A, F. & A.
NJ, held Tuesday evening in the Ma
sonic Lodge rooms the newly elected
officers for the ensuing year were in
stalled, as follows: William Cecil
Smith, Worshipful Master; Donald R.
Sincell, Senior Warden; Wellington E.
Yutzy, Junior Warden; Harland L.
Jones, Secretary; William W. Grant,
Treasurer; S. Townshend Naylor,
Senior Deacon; Delbert Davis, Junior
Deacon; Neil Liller, Senior Steward;
Herbert c. Leighton, Junior Steward;
Stanton D. Whipkey, Tyler.
After the regular session of the
order, a light lunch was served in the
banquet room, where addresses were
made by Professor Franklin E. Rath-
bun and by Gerard Everstine, of
Cumberland. The Past Masters of
the local lodge were hosts upon the
occasion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
BANKS ELECT DIRECTORS
AND OFFICERS FOR YEAR
Oakland Institutions Held An
nual Meetings Tuesday

Annual meetings. of the shareholders
Of Oakland banks were held on Tues
day, according to law, resulting in the
election of the following:
First National Bank
Directors-F. A. Thayer, NJ. N. Will
son, W. A. Smith, R. A. Ravenscroft,
W. H. Smouse, E. R. Jones, L. K.
Dixon and A. D. Naylor, with the fol-
lowing executive officials: President,
F. A. Thayer; president, R. A.
Ravenscroft; cashier, W. W. Dawson.
Garrett National Bank.
Directors-Gilmo S. Hamill, Jos. E.
Harmed. H. W. McComas, A. T. Mat
thews, w. R. Offutt, D. E. Offutt, c.
". Ream, H. L. Jones, G. A. Fraley.
The executive officers elected at a
meeting of the directors today were
as follows: Prest., G. S. Hamill; vice.
president, D. E. Offutt; cashier, G. A.
Fraley; assistant cashier, H. L. Jones.
The Farmers Bank.
Directors-B. H. Baker, VIM. R.
Browning, n. l. Broadwater, John
Felty, Harvey Friend, R. D. Houck,
NJ. j. Hughes, A. L. Lee, A. R. Mar
tin, Hurley Miller, c. n. McIntire, J.
W. Mccullough, H. F. Paugh, W. Carl
Richards, R. W. Sheckells, H. M.
Speicher, G. D. Sprague, H. P. Stuck,
R. W. Watson, H. NJ. Weeks, George
Warwick. The executive officers are:
President, N. l. Broadwater; vice.
presidents, c. N. McIntire and J. W.
Mccullough; cashier, Berne Teter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Two Automobiles Wrecked

Two automobiles were wrecked last
week near Boynton, one of them be-
longing to Lloyd Fuller Of West Sal
isbury, the other to Oscar Mckenzie,
Of Little Crossings, Nd. Mr.. McKen-
zie's car was wrecked at the foot of
the John Wright hill, the wreck being
caused by some children coasting
down the hill and almost before he
knew it was so close to some of the
youngsters and their sleds that he
could not stop his car in time to avoid
running over them without steering it
off the road, which overturned the car
and badly damaged it. However, no
one was hurt in either of the wrecks.
Those who wish to coast should not
do 50 on State roads because of the
heavy automobile traffic. Coasters are
a menace to motorists and motorists
are a menace to coasters.-Meyers-
dale Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
TRAINED TEACHERS IN The
STATE SHOWS INCREASE
1000 More OF First Grade In
Rural Schools Than In 1921,
DIR. A. S. Cook Says.

A survey recently completed shows
that 1000 more teachers holding first
grade certificates now are employed
in the twenty-three counties of Mary
land than in 1921, Albert S. Cook,
State Superintendent, said one day
last week. 1t is the goal of the de-
partment to have fully trained teach
ers in every elementary school in the
State.
The check by the State Department
of Education found that 2414, or rs
per cent, Of the 3,071 teachers employ
ed in white elementary schools are
graduates of normal schools, or have
equivalent education. The number of
trained teachers employed this year
is gain of 200 over 1925, Mr.. Cook
declared. The percentage of teachers
having the desired qualifications has
nearly doubled, rising from 40 per
cent in 1921 to rs per cent in 1926.
Two Counties Reach Goal.
Baltimore and Queen Anne's coun-
ties have 100 per cent of their elemen-
tary teaching staff trained Three
counties, Garrett, Prince George and
Washington, have gained more than
one hundred trained teachers in the
five-year-p period, the survey showed.
Garrett county, with only twelve nor
nal school graduates five years ago,
now has lis first-grade teachers.
According to Mr.. Cook the entire
burden of the increased salaries for
better trained teachers does not fall
upon financially poor counties. The
State Equalization Fund, he asserted,
is especially helpful in making it pos
sible to employ each year larger
number of trained teachers without
adding to the county school tax rate.
Allegany county ranks third with a
percentage of 81 in trained teachers,
while Calvert and Montgomery coun-
ties follow with percentages of 80
each
A table for 1926, prepared by Mr..
Cook, showing the number of elemen-
tary teachers in each county and the
number and percentages of teachers
holding frst-grade certificates, fol-
lows, the first column of figures de-
noting the total number of teachers;
the seemed column the number of
trained teachers, and the third COL
umn the percentage of trained teach
erS:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
NORTHWESTERN PIKE IN
WEST VA. TO BE FINISHED
Directors, Including Those From
Nearby Sections, Hold Meet
ing i, Clarksburg, w. Va.

The affairs of the Northwestern
Turnpike Association, Incorporated,
are going along smoothly, according
to reports made by committee chair
men at a called meeting of the board
of directors at the Waldo Hotel at
Clarksburg last Friday. A luncheon
was followed by routine matters when
President Albert A. Pickering, of
Rowlesburg, called the meeting to or
der.
George w. Dudderer, of Parkers-
burg, spoke of the Importance of 60
ing ahead with the Improvement of
roads in West Virginia, and told of
Wood county's proposed million dollar
bond issue as an example of what
could be accomplished
M. A. Bean, Of Moorefeld, Hardy
county, and Harvey Marsh, Of Park
ersburg, were appointed as additional
members of the legislative committee.
H. N. Bradley, of Charles Town, was
elected a director from jefferson
county.
Guests included W. S. Downs, of
Morgantown, division engineer of the
State Road Commission; L. P. Soud-
ers and N. R. Garland, president and
secretary, respectively, of the Cham
Der of Commerce, and A. B. Whitta-
ker, of the Luten Bridge Company.
Directors present were NJ. A. Bean
of Moorefeld; H. n. Bradley, OF
Charles Town; George w. Dudderer.
of Parkersburg; H. R. Hollis, OF
lRowlesburg; 7. F. Martin, of Rom
ney; A. A. Pickering, of Rowlesburg;
C. J. Powell, of Romney, and F. G
Bish, John Moore and O. C. Wilt, all
of Clarksburg. Charles E. Morgan
served as secretary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Mr.. L. C. Palmer HOnOred.

In recognition of the services and
ability of Mr.. U. G. Palmer, Supervis-
ing Principal of the Verona (Pa.)
public schools the Harrisburg Con-
vention of the Pennsylvania State
Educational Association in session
during the recent holiday week, was
honored by being elected a delegate
to represent the Pennsylvania State
Educational Association at the sum-
mer meeting of the National Educa-
tional Association at Seattle, Wash
ington, which will convene the week
beginning June 26, 1927. The Penn
sylvania State Educational Associa-
ton numbers in its membership more
than sixty thousand. To be selected
to represent this large body of teach
ers is an outstanding tribute to the
worth, standing and respect which Mr..
Palmer has as an educator.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND
CONTRIBUTIONS, Sl,OS6.OO
Amount is 5000 Mere Than Was
Asked For By the Volunteer
Department and Officers

Oakland business men and residents
are noted for their liberality in con-
tributing to every worthwhile object,
be it along any line-charitable, social
or otherwise-and in making the vol
untary subscriptions to the Oakland
Fire Department they did not fail, but
on the other hand oversubscribed the
amount asked by more than 5000.
At the time the new apparatus was
received the department asked for a
subscription totalling $500 with which
to make the first payment on the ma
chine. That was only two weeks ago.
This morning the list following was
furnished The Republican by Mr.. w.
". Dawson, treasurer of the fund,
which shows subscriptions amounting
to s1,086, the subscribers being as fol-
lows.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
PVNU UIIy SUUIIII IlGU,
DELBERT DAVIS,


The aforegoing statement gives an
idea of the work of the local Post. 1t
also observes as an indication of the
fact that some real progress was made
in 1926. The Post is now out of debt
and has something to go along with.
Some of the cold bills" listed in dis
bursements were three or four years
old. In paying them the Post has
placed itself upon a clean sheet for
1927 and with this clean sheet they
are starting out the new year.
To every eX-service man we extend
an earnest request to join with us.
The dues are 81 per year. Of this
amount $500 goes to State Head
quarters, National Headquarters and
to the American Legion Monthly, the
official publication Of the Legion.
Come with US, eX-service men, and
let US make our Post worthwhile to
the Legion, our community and there
fore to ourselves. D.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Bear Seen Near SwantOn.

Peter Bowser, who resides on the
mountain side north Of Swanton. was
in to see The Republican early Mon
day morning and related a story to
the effect that on Friday black bear
Of tremendous dimensions appeared
at the home of William Brenneman,
which is located in the neighborhood
Of Mr.. Bowers farm, and at the mo-
ment Mr.. Brenneman was engaged in
building fire in his yard preparatory
to butchering. Happening to glance
up from his labors he beheld the bear
which had entered the yard through
the gateway and was standing but
few yards distant. A second or two
later the distance between man and
beast was considerably heightened, for
Mr.. Brenneman made break for the
house to get his gun and the bear
broke for the timber at the identical
instant. When Mr. Brenneman re-
appeared the bear was out of sight.
but he heard several rifle reports at
some distance and upon investigation
found neighbor armed with an army
rifle who had done his durndest to
kill the varmint, but he was goin' in
high and l don't think the bullets
overlook him." is reported to have
been one side of the conversation be-
tween Mr.. Brenneman and his neigh
Dor. An examination of the tracks
left in the snow by the bear showed
them to be at least five inches across
and long in proportion, indicating that
the beast was not small by any means.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Knights of Pythias Notes of In
tereSt.

Y At the regular meeting of Garrett
~Aodge, No. 113, Knights of Pythias,
held on Friday night last, the follow
ing officers, who had been elected at a
previous meeting, were installed: c.
C.,Paul B. Naylor; V. c., Singleton L.
Townshend; Prelate, w. NJ. Mann;
M. Of E., A. T. Matthews; NJ. of F., D.
W. Walter; X. of R. & S., Walter
Hardesty; NJ. at A, Robert Hoffman;
l. G., Edward P. Kahl; O. G., l. R.
Rudy.
Following the installation, the lodge
was addressed by DR.. H. W. McComas
who made splendid talk on the prin-
ciples of the organization and theil
application. Refreshments were serv-
ed in abundance to the large number
of Pythians present.
Tomorrow evening there will be a
roll call Of Past Chancellors when re-
freshments will again be served
The contest which was outlined at
the session of the lodge two weeks
ago, is well under way, the member
ship being divided into two classes.
the Bulls and the Bears.
Henry Lauer, S. D. Whipkey and
J. H. Loar were appointed the re-
freshmen committee for the coming
year, while H. L. Stemple, w. W
Dawson and l. R. Rudy will compose
the entertainment committee. This
latter committee will provide some
form of entertainment at the weekly
meetings of the lodge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
DIED..
MRS. MARY BELL GRIMES.

Mrs. Mary Bell Grimes, wife of At
torney William D. Grimes, and for
many years prominent figure in the
social and charitable activities of
Pittsburgh, died Saturday night at the
family residence, S02 S. Negley ave-
nue., East End. Mrs. Grimes spent
her girlhood days in Oil City,. Pa,
where she was a charter member and
officer Of the Bellies Lettres Club. In
Pittsburgh she was affiliated with the
Twentieth Century club, the Daugh-
tiers of 1912 and the Third Presbyter-
ian church. During the influenza ep-
idemic, which swept over the country
shortly after the World War ended,
Mrs. Grimes served as a volunteer
nurse at the Magee Hospital. She
leaves her husband; a son, Murray
Grimes of Pittsburgh, and daughter,
Mrs. William Booth of Sewickley-
Pittsburgh Post. The deceased was a
sister-in-law Of Mr.. Bushrod Grimes,
of Mountain Lake Park, and of Mrs.
George L. S.ncol., Of Keyser. West
Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
NEW LAUNDRY OPERATING
Work Started In Plant Friday,
With a Number of Employees

Wheels of industry turned for the
irst time in the new and modern
laundry in Oakland last Thursday
afternoon, when, for short time,
tests were made by the erectors of
the new equipment.
Little progress was made on Thurs
day, however, for the reason that
when the large steam boiler reached
l25 pounds of pressure the pop off
valve opened and failed to close until
the entire volume of steam had es-
capped. Efforts were made by the
erectors and by the manager, W.
A. Johnson, to check the valve, but
the intense heat created by the es-
Gaping steam in the boiler room made
it humanity impossible to reach the
valves, even though wet blankets and
cloths around the bodies of the work.
men were used in their attempt to
do so.
By Friday evening all repairs had
been made and tests were completed,
and Saturday evening showed a vast
amount of laundry ready for the
patrons of the concern.
Between $1,000 and $4,000 has
been expended by the owners, Johnson
Brothers, for the new equipment, all
of which has not yet arrived. Enough
of the equipment to carry on the
business however is here, and at the
present time there are six or seven
employees working in the laundry.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Kitzmiller Knights of Pythias
Installation.

Eagle Lodge, No. n, Knights of
Pythias, installed the following Off
GERS at the recent meeting of the
body: Chancellor Commander, George
L. Pritts; Vice Chancellor, John W.
Murphy; Prelate, C. F. Puffenberger;
Keeper of Records and Seal, John S.
Spence; Master of Finance, H. G. Nc
Donald; Master of Exchequer, John
W. Wilson; Master Of Work, Walter
Schwinebat; Master at Arms, George
Pew; Inner Guard, Joseph Arnold /;
Outer Guard, w. S. Arnold; Trustee,
A. G. Barrick.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
SENATOR NAYLOR FARES
WELL ON COMMITTEES
Is Member of Eight Important
Bodies in Upper House.

State Senator A. D. Naylor, of Gar
rett county, Jared exceedingly well in
the committee appointments announc-
ed Monday by the President of the
Maryland State Senate, Mr.. Naylor
having been assigned to the following
by the presiding officer:
Temperance; Fish and Game; SAM
tary Condition of the State; Revalu-
alton and Assessment; Civil Service
and Election Reform; Elections; Rail-
roads and Canals; Inspection.
Mr.. Naylor is very much pleased in
being placed on these committees,
number of which are especially impor-
tant to Garrett county, notably the
Fish and Game and Retaliation and
Assessment Committees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Oakland High School News
Addition to Library.

Several books have been added to
our library this year. Among them
are ten volumes of "The Best of the
Worlds Classics,' and two volumes
of 'In Darkest Africa" donated by
Mrs. Fred Martin. We thank Mrs.
Martin very much for these books. We
have also received from the O. H. S.
Glee Club ten volumes of "The Lock
and Key Library" We appreciate
donations to our library at any time.
The library is one of the great fac
tors of education in our school, and
therefore it must be built up.
Tomorrow's Program.
This Friday, January IA, at 2:30
o'clock, the following program will be
rendered by members of the school,:
History of Oakland. Mary Jane Offutt
SeXtet, composed of Nellie Murphy,
Lillian Holtschneider, Lucille Ours,
Mary Faherty, Mary Jane Offutt,
Irene Smouse.
Selection amman. Mary Faherty
SaXaphone solo ........ Alvin Ream
Piano solo ...........Lo Louise Lewis
Reading ........ Margaret Meyers
onorus ,"''....; ..'..'; Schooi
The debate on the powder puff and
shoe polish question was postponed
until this week. In it's place we had a
debate, Resolved, That the Bill H, R..
5000 should be adopted"
We know if you hear these pro-
grams once you will want to come
again. Never make other plans for
Friday afternoon.
LITERARY SECRETARY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13

Everything in the school program
in Maryland now is designed to bring
about better classroom Instruction
first, through the employment of
teachers trained at normal schools,
and, second, by provision for continu-
ed growth of teachers in service
through helpful supervision and at
tendance at summer school every four
years." Mr.. Cook said.
Cites Aid to Rural Schools.
"The high schools have been send
ing one-ffth of their girl graduates
to the normal schools. Two-thirds of
those who graduate return to teach in
their home counties. Through State
aid from the Equalization Fund the
poorest counties can afford to fill va
cancies with these graduates from
their own county.
with payment of 500 over and
above the amount paid in other schools
of the county to normal school gradu-
ates who take charge Of one or two
room schools it has been possible to
staff with normal school graduates 81
per cent of the one-room schools,
which have always suffered from I'M
trained teachers. This is Maryland's
way of equalizing opportunities for
pupils in rural schools"
Trained Teachers In Garrett County
By Districts.
In the following table are given the
election districts in Garrett county in
which the 115 trained teachers listed
above are placed in schools. Deer
Park election district, for instance,
has the highest percentage Of trained
teachers, it being 90 rer cent.
The first column indicates the DIS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Miner Caught by Heavy Fall
of Rock In Mine

n Angel Wilson ,aged q years, whose
home is in Garrett county; near Frost
burg, and employed in Mine No. 10 of
the Consolidation Coal Company in
Allegany county, had the ligaments of
both his legs twisted while at work
two miles underground last Saturday
morning. His "buddie," Raymond
Murphy, narrowly escaped being PIN
ned under the heavy weight of rock
composed of sandstone and coal which
fell upon Wilson, who will be confined
to his home several weeks as a result
of his injuries.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13

The United States is the most reck-
less nation in the world, says a gen.
eral safety agent for one of the larg-
est railway companies in the country.
He deplores the increasing accidents
and predicts still more of them. We.
are a nation of people who take
chance" We do not like to wait and
we do not want to take time in getting
to places. So we smash ahead, more
or less regardless of what we are
running into.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
AMERICAN LEGION MAKES
SHOWING OF CONDITION
Financial Officers Report Con-
veys Important Information

The following report showing the
financial condition of Proctor Kildow
Post, No. II, American Legion, is sub
mitted by the retiring officer having
charge of the funds of the Post:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13

trict; the second number Of teachers
employed; the third the number of
trained teachers and the last column
shows the percentage Of trained
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13

The LATEST citizen in our county is
Tom Minnow. AS soon as Christmas
IS O. r he begins to dread the spring
blowing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
The Bear Creek PHILOSOPHER,

"Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge certainly
get along well together" remarked
Uncle Billy Gamester when he read
that only two dishes had been broken
at the White House in the past four
years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13

Henry Martin, who attended a New
Years party in Chicago, is going back
to the city to enter hospital and
have his stomach refined.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-01-13
Balance in Savings Account. 1892 90

Total net balance to credit of
Post for the use of the Post S255.06
Amount in hands of custodian
for Memorial Fund, same as
amount received from Fair
booth ..:.:....:....... s2S.O1
Respectfully submitted,
, 1927-04-29
In The District Court Of the Vir-
gin Islands Of the United States.
Sub judicial District Of ChTiStianStGd.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
GEORGE ANN JACOBS, DECEASED.

NOTICE is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed execu-
- tor of the Estate of George Ann
Jacobs, deceased.
All persons having claims against the
said estate are hereby notified to pre-
sent same with the necessary proofs
within 6 months from the date of this
notice to the undersigned at his office
No. 78 Kings Street in Christiansted.
Parties indebted to the said estate are
requested to make payment to the I'M
dersigned.
Christiansted, St.iCroix, Virgin Islands
of the United States, this 18th day of
April 1927.
A. E. STAKEMANN,
Executor.
, 1927-04-29
THE SHAVING SET FOR DISCRIMINATING
GENTLEMEN.

DURHAM DUPLEX Shaving Set De Luxe
Gllustrated) contains a handsome assortment of
all the necessaries of a gentleman's toilette.
The DURHAM DUPLEX Razor and it's Access
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Model Dbl with Razor, attachment for
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, 1927-04-29
NO MORE MOTh7HOLE
IF YOU USE
LarVoX

You have heard Iof waterproofng; And
freproofing; Now comes mothprOofiGg
with Larvex, This is what this great
preparation does-actually mothproofs
the cloth itself so that no moth-worm
will take even a single bite. When Lar
vex is sprayed on any woolenl fabric, it
penetrates the fabric and becomes part
of the wool fibre. The fabric then be-
comes safe from moth-damage for an en-
tire season or unless wornsOr washed..6 i
, 1927-04-29
Special Notice
OF POWER OF ATTORNEY.

l, the undersigned person, hereby no.
tify all who may be concerned, that dur
ing my absence from the Islands, Mr..
ALFRED FRANCIS of the town of
Christiansted, St. Croix, vi, U.S.A.,
holds my POWER OF ATTORNEY, COW
ering personal and church matters where
in | may be connected.
ELISHA C. S. ROBINSON,
Pastor Bethel A.M.E Church.
G. Christiansted, St. Croix,
April 23rd 1927.
, 1927-04-29

THE ST CROIX AVIS.
is printed and published daily (SWndGys
and Holidays e1cepted) By G. JOhansen at
the AVjs Office.
TERMS so cents monthly. an advance
2cents per single copy.
, 1927-04-29

Entered as second class matter Mag
96th 191? at the Post Office at Christian
sted, St. Cr0jT. V I. of the y, s.. A. I'M
der the Act of MUrcb 8. 1879.