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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-03-03
TREASURER'S TAX SALES
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN GARRETT COUNTY, MD.

Under and by virtue of the
power vested in the Treasurer
of Garrett county, Maryland, by
Section 50 of Chapter 566 of
the Acts of the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland for the year
1890, title Garrett County,"
subtitle County Treasurer"
and the several amendments
thereto, the undersigned Treas
urer Of said County will, on
Saturday, the 10Th Day of
March, 1927,
at the hour of ten o'clock a. M,
at the front door of the Court
House in the town of Oakland,
Garrett County, Maryland, offer
and sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, all of the follow
ing described pieces and parcels
of land, situate, lying and being
in Garrett County aforesaid, to-
wit:
No. l. All that certain real estate
in Election District No. II, being
part of a tract of land called
"The Re-Survey on Beatty's
Plains, Containing IS acres, more
or less, and particularly described
in confrmatory deed dated
July 30, 1918, made by Georges
Creek Coal Company of Lonacon-
ing, Allegany County, Nd, cor
poration, to Hoffa Bros. Coal Co.,
recorded among the Land Rec
ords of Garrett County; also all
the coal and other minerals I'M
DERIVING that certain real estate
in District No. II, being a por-
tion of tract of land called "The
Re-Suvey of Hampstead Park"
and the mining rights and privil-
eyes pertaining thereto, contain
in acres, which was convey
ed unto the said Hoffa Bros Coal
Co. by deed from Henry H. War
nick and Mary Warwick his wife,
dated June 10, 1917, and record
ed in Liber E. z. T., No. 70, folio
209, of the Land Records of said
county; also all the coal and min
erals, excepting oil, underlying
the surface of Military Lot No.
1860, containing so acres, situate
in Garrett county, and which was
conveyed to said Hoffa Bros. Coal
Co. by George NJ. Green and An
ME NJ. Green, by deed dated June
10, 1917, and recorded in Liber
E. z. T., No. 70, folio 1877, of the
said Land Records, and all of
which three parcels were convey
ed by said Hoffa Bros. Coal Co.
to Old Colony Coal Company by
deed dated January 20, 1921, and
which is duly recorded in Liber
E. z. T., No. 81, folio 228, one of
the Land Records OF Garrett
County. SAID Fnd w he..seld
to satisfy ana. ~ th& State and
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o. 2 All those two certain lots or
parcels Of land known and desig-
mated as Lots Nos. 9 and 10 in
Block 32 as shown on the plat
of the Mountain Home Company,
recorded in Liber E. z. T., No.
1, folio 2, one of the Plat Rec
ords of Garrett County, and fully
described in a deed for the same
from said Mountain Home Com
pany to C. w. Henderson, bearing
date August "a, 1895, and record
ed in Liber E. 2. T., No. %, folio
PAL, one of the Land Records of
Garrett county. Said lots are To-
Gated in Election District No. 7
of Garrett county and contain
5000 square feet each, and will be
sold to satisfy and pay the State
and county taxes due and in ar
rear thereon for the years 1924,
1925 and 1926 as is charged upon
the Assessment Books of said
county in the name of C. w. Hen
derson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-03-03

This is to give notice that l will moi
be responsible for any debts contract.
ed for by any one in nv name.
ID. N. GREEN.
Swanton, Md. Feb. 81, 1927.
7- iuartisementrH st.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-03-03

TERMS OF SALE-Cash on
the day of sale. The right of
redemption extends to six calen-
dar months from the day of sale
by paying the amount of the
purchase money with interest
thereon at the rate of twenty
per cent per annum and all costs.
Conveyancing at the cost of pur-
chaser.
ALBERT L. LEE,
Treasurer of Garrett County,
Maryland. ="
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
Death Of Mrs. Lura Forkum Of DOvel
STATE FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

Glendale Fire Department Offers Ser
vices To State Forestry Department
c. E. Clendaniel, Chief of the Ellen
dale Volunteer Fire Department, in a
recent communication to w. S. Taber,
State Forester, has offered the ser
vices Of the Glendale Fire Company
in the protection of forests from fires.
The offer Of service has been accepted
by the State Forestry Department,
which is cooperating with county,
township, municipal and private agen-
cies owning and controlling woodlots,
forests or wood lands, in the preven-
ton and suppression of forest fires.
In the State Of Delaware twenty-eight
per cent of the land area (35O,OOO
acres) il forest land Carelessness
with fire in or near woodland is re
sponsible for the greater number Of
forest fires, and although a fire in the
State may not reach extensive pro-
portions, it, nevertheless, can destroy
in a few minutes trees that took Ma
ture years to grow. They not only
destroy the present growth, but also
what is called the prospective growth
seeds lying in the letter on the for
est floor. Forest fires are not respec-
tors Of persons or property; they burn
everything in their path, whether it be
timber, buildings, nesting birds, ami
mails or occasionally a human being,
and leave nothing but charred ruins
in their wake. Last spring (1926)
forest fires destroyed hundreds Of
acres Of timber and in addition to the
extinction costs, did more than $780,
900 worth Of damage in Sussex county
alone. The State Forestry Depart
ment, with the assistance Of the var
ious volunteer fire companies through
out the State, will endeavor to reduce
this annual forrest fire damage to a
minimum. Forest protection is one
of the most important factors in for
estry; without it, forestry cannot be
practiced. It can be said that many
of our farms and timberland owners
are quite familiar with the damage
that forest fires do and are careful
to protect their woodlands. Never
theless, it takes but one careless per
son to cause a fire that can burn over
the careful owners land.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
CHRISTMAS QUIET IN SMYRNA
Double Holiday Gave Many Opportun-
ity for Weekend Trips-Xmas OBJ
served in All the Churches

Christmas passed of quietly in
Smyrna. After busy trade Christmas
Eve on Saturday the stores and bust
ness places closed until Tuesday morn
ing Christmas was ushered in with
very little demonstration. Early in
the morning carol singers made up of
the choir of Asbury NJ. E. Church,
made the rounds of sick and shut-ins
and gave Of their Christmas hymns
with excellent effect. Later the As
bury Church bell rang for the six
o'clock candle light service and this
service, unique with its lighted candles
and Christmas music, drew goodly
crowd. Children were up early and
beautifully lighted Christmas trees
graced many homes. It was a happy
day for the little folks. Our various
benevolent societies did not forget the
poor and as far as possible distribut
ed their funds generously where it
was felt it would do the most good.
It was a green Christmas all the way
thru. There being no snow and the
weather being cold and crisp the op
portunity was given many to motor
away for the weekend. Monday,
which was holiday, afforded diversion
for gunners and those desiring to get
out into the Open" All the Smyrna
churches made much of Christmas,
not only in beautiful decorations but
special musical programs and page
ants. At Asbury NJ. E. Church the
Sunday School, Epworth League and
morning and evening church services
We're full of the spirit of Christmas
and excellent programs were put on.
Rev r. K. Stephenson, D. d., the
pastor, was at his best in the Christ
mas messages he brought to his con-
gregations and the Christmas music,
including Christmas anthems by the
choir, gave credit to the direction of
Mrs. Marion Coverdale, who planned
the musical part of the program with
much success. Christmas evening As
bury Epworth League put on a page
ant carrying Christmas Around the
World" Rev. G.. Gordon Mahy, pastor
of the Smyrna Presbyterian Church,
gave Christmas sermons that fitted in
most appropriately with the Christ
mas music, directed by Mrs. Mary
Johnson Westfall, organist. Special
anthems were sung morning and even
ing. In the evening the Sabbath
| School put on a program"The Light is
Come" st. Peters Church, Rev. E.
A.Lemoine, rector, held special Christ
mas services starting with Commun-
ion Service at 2. m, and closing with
an evening service in which the church
social put on pageant entitled "a
Feast of Lights" Rev. Mr.. Lemoine
gave scholarly sermons in his Christ
mas messages to his Pensioners.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
BUSINESS MEN, THIS DISTRICT
SEE FUTURE IN DEL-MAR-VA
MEETING IN CHESTERTOWN. MD.
JAN. 6, PROMISES ENTHUSIASM
Kent and New Castle Counties in Del
ware and Five Counties Over in
Maryland Are Lining Up

That three is widespread interest
throughout the seven northern coun-
ties of the peninsula in the inter
county convention Of the Eastern
Shore Del-Mar-Va Association to be
held January 6, in the auditorium,
Washington College, Chestertown, for
the purpose of hearing the final re
port of the neutral referendum com
mittee and discussing future afilia-
ton with the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore Association, is evidenced by
statements from business leaders who
are actively engaged in arranging the
convention. The counties which will
participate are: New Castle and Kent,
Delaware; Cecil, Caroline, Talbot, Kent
and Queen Anne, Maryland. State
ments BY William f. Metten, publish
er Of the Every Evening, of Whining
ton, and Gerrish Gassaway, manager
Of the Wilmington Chamber Of Com
merce, in behalf of Wilmington and
New Castle county, give indication Of
the interest existing there. Mr. Met
ten, when questioned, said: II am
nOpeIQl LnaL L1e meeting dI OIleSLCA-
town on January 6 will mark progress
and a continuance Of the splendid
work Of the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore Association. Those who have
given of their time and means for the
development Of this peninsula will not
am sure, refuse to continue their
support. If the people Of the four
teen counties could be made to realize
the accomplishments Of the past two
years, they would not hesitate to lend
their individual support to a continu-
ance Of the work" Mr. Gassaway
had the following to say relative to
the convention: ''The city Of Whining
ton and New Castle have shown an
active interest in the Del-Mar-Va
movement from the outset and | am
confident this still exists. Our lead
ers here are looking for good at
tendance at the Inter-County Conven-
ton. There are many who have not
participated previously whom we de
sire to include in the invitation list. =
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
WHOLE NO. 1922
OFFICE OF STATE DETECTIVE
D. d. Wharton, 1t Is Said, Expects
To Be ReappOinted to Post-Other
Applicants Are After the Job

j
The term of State Detective for
Kent County expired Sunday, Dec. Is
and up until Thursday no announce
ment of any appointment had been
made although it is now expected by
those familiar with the Dover politi-
cal rialto that the present incumbent,
d. D. Wharton, will be given another
term. The appointment Of the State
detective was the main topic of con
versation among the Dover politically
inclined during last week. There are
four applicants in the field for the
office and all of them appeared to
have some support. In addition to
Mr.Wharton the other applicants were
Deputy Sheriff Walter White, of Do
yer; Prohibition Enforcement Officer
n. E. EFT, also Of Dover, and Magis-
trate Charles Hanratty of Smyrna.
The appointment will be made by
Governor Robinson upon recommen-
dation of Attorney-General Souther-
land. When seen in his office last
week, Governor Robinson stated that
he had no information to give out as
there had been nothing presented to
him on the matter. Detective Whar-
ton has held the office since his return
from the war AS Ear as could be
learned there has been nothing lodged
against his conduct of the office. The
salary of the office is eighteen hum
dred dollars per year.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
FAMOUS OLD FLAG ARRIVES

Colonel G. "a. Elliott Goes to Philadel-
phia for Relic of Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War flag cap
tured by an English officer from the
Delaware Militia and recently pur-
chased at auction at Dondon, England
was taken to Wilmington Friday
morning. The letter purchased with
it, also acme. What disposition will
be made of the relics Colonel Elliott
would not say. He said it would be
placed under suitable guard until a
meeting of the directors of the socie-
ty can be called to decide as to its
disposition. At this meeting he said
the suggestion that awaiting the en-
trance Of the relics to the permanent
exhibition at the Old Town Hall the
flag and letters be displayed to the
public either at the DUPONT Biltmore,
the library or the public building will
be fully considered. A case for the
flag will be secured in Wilmington
the Colonel said. Although the total
of $4750 needed to pay for the flag
was still short several hundred dollars
last week the balance has been under
written by interested parties and a
few contributions are still coming in.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
MIDDLETOwN DOCTOR IN CRASH

DIR. ID. w. Lewis and Mrs. Lewes Have
Narrow Escape on dupont Boulevard
While returning from Wilmington
in one of their trips before Christmas
DR.. and Mrs. D. w. Lewis, of Middle
town, met with serious automobile
accident but fortunately were but
slightly shaken up and injured. Two
small cars, going in opposite direc-
tions, collided just south of State
Road on the DUPONT Boulevard and DR..
Lewis, following the southbound car,
ran into it with his large sedan before
he could stop. The doctor was unin-
iured but his wife was cut by flying
glass. They were forced to abandon
their car as it proved to be impossible
to operate it. Mr. John Heldmyer,
Jr., Of Middletown, who happened by
after the unfortunate occurrence,
brought DR.. and Mrs. Lewis home. The
drivers Of the two cars causing the ac-
cident claimed the mishap was un-
avoidable. The entire front of the
doctors sedan is badly damaged and
is at present undergoing repairs. It
is, indeed, fortunate that the accident
did not prove more harmful to the oc-
cupants of the three cars than it did,
Judging from the badly wrecked We
hicles that resulted from the mishap.
1t is claimed that the wheels on one
of the cars locked and became unman-
ageable, thus causing the accident.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
ROAD CHANGE AT ST. GEORGES
Highway Department May Eliminate
Curve on the North Side of Town

Highway Department May Eliminate
Curve on the North Side of Town
1t is rumored around st. Georges
that the State Highway Department
is seriously considering changing the
route of the state highway through
that town. This same question has
been brought up before and it is con-
sidered very likely that the change
will be made sometime in the spring
or summer. The new route, it is said,
will come into town back of Lesters
garage, passing in front of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church and across the
marsh that was filled in when the new
canal was dug a couple of years ago,
coming out to the old road just in
front of the north side of the new
bridge at St. Georges. This route will
eliminate the dangerous curve in
front Of the High School just as one
enters the village. Many accidents
have occurred at this point and the
condition cannot be remedied, it is
said, because of the fact that the
curve cannot very well be eliminated.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE FOR BIRDS
Beginners of Asbury NJ. E. Sunday
School Trim Tree With Bread Crumbs

Beginners of Asbury NJ. +. Sunday
School Trim Tree With Bread Crumbs
A unique Christmas gift for the
birds in the church yard Of Asbury
Methodist Episcopal Church, was
made Christmas morning by the little
folks or beginners Of the Primary De
partment of the school. Under the
direction Of their superintendent Miss
Rena d. Williams, loaves Of bread
were cut into little blocks and tied by
ribbon to a Christmas tree. All the
little folks, numbering some forty or
more, had a part in the trimming.
When this was done, the tree was set
out in the yard back of the church.
By next morning the birds had COM
pletely stripped the tree of their
presents" This unique Xmas festi-
val Of feeding the birds" was an
event that gave joy to the children.
Miss Williams, the superintendent was
assisted by her aids: Mrs. John F.Mel-
vim, Mrs. Harry p. Jones and Mrs.
Roland Ford.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
y STAG. WOODLAND BEACH
OOurt Orders a Boat Load To
ri On Road To Woodland Beach

y Court Orders a Boat Load To
m On Road TO Woodland Beach
y the weekly session Of the Kent
Nly Levy Court last week, several
YaElOns appeared before the Court
relief for certain dirt roads in
Ser part Of the county. Albert
Of the fourth district asked for
q a road from Hartly To Shorts
II Wilson Slaymaker, of Cam
asAed !. Tor repairs to the road
star Hill to Camden. The court
u 2 boat load Of Stag or cinders
. lsed on the Woodland Beach
a car Of Stag was ordered sent
4 tnlrd district for use near Ken
Two cars Of Stag were ordered
I 'ne sixth district and one car
hlntn district. A car Of Stag
4 leLed sent to the seventh dis
y De used near Viola. Court
i ~. z take out Workmen's Com
II s 4 ior the employees Of the
! !, :, 'nls beng deemed advisable in
Ill recent injuries to worknen
ss,5;.le = .le employ Of the county. H.
sssls 4l.n NJ q and z. N. Cool appeared
4. Ie ro.5 Court , asking for repairs
IN. 'Saa ~ !, from the dupont Farm
IN ss.,..lS ,ae Kent County Almshouse,
80 dy.entn NJ District. The court
y sent to that district.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
NEGRO KILLED WHEN HIS AUTO
RAN into EXPRESS At CLAYTON
ERNEST BLACKISTON, EMPLOY
ED BY d. CROSSLEY, THE VICTIM
Was Driving Home Early Saturday
When His Auto Crashed Into Train
at Clayton Main Street Crossing


Ernest Blackiston, colored, aged
about So years, was instantly killed
Saturday morning about 4.28 o'clock
when the automobile which he was
driving ran into the side of the north
bound Norfolk express on the Della
ware Division of the Pennsylvania
railroad at the Main street crossing
in Clayton. The automobile was de-
molished and the pile of wreckage was
thrown against the watchman's box
at the crossing with such force that
the building was overturned and
wrecked. Blackiston's head was
crushed and a portion of it was torn
away The negro was employed as a
farm hand by Dudley Crossley, a
farmer near Clayton. He left the
farm every night and never returned
until a late hour. He owned and
drove his own Ford touring car.
Where he had been Friday night is
not known but he was on his way back
to the Crossley farm when the acci-
dent happened. It is believed he was
asleep at the wheel for he is said to
have started across the tracks as the
express train was passing. His ma
chine ran into the side of the train,
striking between the locomotive and
the tender. The automobile, as above
stated, was hurled against the watch
mans box with enough force to de-
molish it. Blackiston was tossed
some distance. He was dead when
picked up. DR.. ]. S. Cobb was sum
moned but found all signs of life ex-
tinct. The body was removed to
Smyrna where coroner's inquest was
held, the verdict obsolving the railroad
company of any blame. The train
which his car hit is known as No. 45C
and is due in Wilmington at 4.5s
o'clock in the morning.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
XMAS SURPRISE AT RECTORY
Coal Bin and Larder of the Rector
RepIenished BY Episcopalians

Members of St. Peters Church
particularly the Guild, made a happy
Christmas for their rector, Rev. z. A.
Lemoine and his family by making
them a donation of coal and filling
their larder. The coal was put in the
rectory this week. This followed a
recent surprise which, besides being
the Christmas season, was also the
birthday of the good rector. They
rushed in on him and completely filled
his larder with gifts for the pantry.
George Carter acted as toastmaster
and short addresses were made by Mr.
Edgar Spruance and number Of
those present. Rev. Mr.. Lemoine re-
sponded feelingly. His wife also ex-
pressed her appreciation. There were
forty or more present and lemonade
and cake were served as refreshments.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
AMERICAN LEGION OFFICERS

Smyrna Post Holds an Election and
Continues E. P. VOgel as Commander
At the meeting of the David c.
Harrison Post, No. IA, American Leg
ion. the following officers were elect
ed: Edward P Vogel, commander;
Davis H. Bell, vice-commander; Char
les P Deakyne, adjutant; William
Kenworthy, assistant adjutant; Clark
NJ. Knots, treasurer of the post am
bulance fund; the Rev. w. A. Hearn,
chaplain; Ralph FAIRIES, Boy Scout of
ficer; Grant Garris, post historian;
Stout Bickling, sergeant at arms; Ru-
ben Deakyne, chief driver of ambu-
lance; Creadick Ennis, chief mechanic
of ambulance; Grant Garris, secre-
tary of ambulance fund.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
COHEN'S PLACE AGAIN RAIDED

Jacob Cohen and bud" Phillips Under
Bail Bond for Appearance at Court
Jacob Cohen, who operates store
corner of Main and Mt. Vernon streets
and Vernon L. Phillips Jr., better
known as BUD Phillips, were arrest
ed by Federal Officer Jett, assisted by
Officers Garrison and Price, on Christ
mas Eve, for keeping and selling
liquor in violation to the prohibition
law. Cohen was arraigned before
Magistrate Hanratty charged with
having liquor in his possession and
held in $1,000 bail for court, and Phil
lips for selling liquor was held in
$500 bail. Cohen was released at
once on furnishing bail bond and Phil
lips was released on bail to-day. Both
cases will come up at February term.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Daniel FOOks, Mother Of Mrs.
WOIcott, Wife of Chancellor Josiah
O. WOlcOtt, Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Daniel FOOkS, Mother OF Mrs.
WOlcOtt, Wife of Chancellor Josiah
O. WOlcott, Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Rebecca Dashiell Fooks, widow
of Daniel J. Fooks, died Friday night
at six o'clock at her home in Laurel.
She had been in failing health for
some time. Mrs Fooks was the
daughter of Winder Dashiell who be
longed to one Of Delaware's oldest
families. Her husband who became
one of Laurel's most successful busi-
ness men and financiers, died some
years ago. Mrs. Fooks is survived
by two children, Mrs. Josiah 0. VOL
colt, wife of Chancellor Wolcott of
Dover, and Harry Kendall Fooks of
Laurel. Funeral services were held
at her home on Central avenue in
Laurel Monday, December 26, at two
o'clock, and was largely attended. In
terment was at Laurel.
James H. Hunter Dies in Dover
James H. Hunter, resident Of Do
Yer for the past twenty-five years,
died at his home On South Governors
avenue, early Friday morning after an
illness Of several months. He was ~
years of age and IS survived by three
daughters and one son. His remains
were taken to Kartumas, Pa, on Sun
day, where intetrment was made On
Monday. One Of his daughters, now
married, was employed in Smyrna by
a road constructing firm building the
Walkers-Deakyneville road and as
their secretary resided here several
months.
Death Of Mrs. Lura FOrkum Of Dover
Mrs. Lura Forfum, aged 56 years,
widow Of Harry v. Forkum, died early
Wednesday morning in a New York
hospital, where She had ben for treat
ment. The body was taken to Dover
and services were held Thursday
night at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Forkum. Interment took
place Friday morning in Lakeside
Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1927-12-28
STATE READY TO SHARE BRIDGE
Highway Commission Awaiting Ae-
tiOn of Railroad on Farnhurst Span

Chief Engineer Buck, of the State
Highway Commission, declared last
week that the matter Of new bridges
at Farnhurst and also at Newport is
now in the hands Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company. After conferences
with the railroad officials, the fifty
fifth cost proposition made by the
highway department appeared to be
satisfactory, but so far nothing has
been done. 1t is hoped to have both
bridges completed during the coming
year. Road work, with the exception
of making surveys has now been halt
ed for the winter. The highway fore
es have nearly completed erecting the
snow fences which were so effective
last winter in keeping snow from
drifting on hte roads.