The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1927-03-24
FIRE DESTROYS CUSTER
HOME NEAR EVANSVILLE
Mother With Day-Old Baby Has
Narrowing Experience-Other
Grantsville News
By G. w. Diefenbach

By G. W. Diefenbach
Grantsville, Md, March 23,-Last
Friday morning about $50 the farm
home of Mr.. Harvey Custer, located
about mile northeast of Jennings,
was burned with great deal of the
contents. Fortunately, none of the
family were injured, except Mr.. Gus
ter, who received burn on the scalp.
Mrs. Custer was sick, there having
been child born unto her the prev
ious day. Mrs. Custer first learned
of the fire, which started on the upper
floor, probably from a defective fue,
and dragged herself from her bed and
fled with her baby to the barn to
notify the other members of the FAM
lily. Mr.. Custer Immediately began
removing such furniture as could be
gotten out, but lost much of the con-
tents, not being able to get anything
from the upper floor. 1t is not known
whether the building was insured or
not The Custer family is living with
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Custer until
other arrangements can be made.
Mrs. Custer is getting along we'll,
according to latest reports, despite
her narrowing experiences.
The X. c. Dramatic Club of the
Lutheran Sunday school realized
nearly hundred dollars from their
play, cart, for hearts sake" which
was given recently in the hall here.
It was well played and the stage set
ting was much admired. They will
give the performance again in Sails
bury in the Grange Hall on Friday
evening of this week, under the aus
pices of the Salisbury Grange.
The Senior class of the High school
IS making special study of the con-
servation of our natural resources in
SO far as they apply nationally, our
state in particular and Garrett county
specifically. One most interesting fact
| has been discovered and that is that
! Garrett county leads all others of the
state in forest acreage. Figures based
on recent survey show that we have
| 274, 4S3 acres of mixed hardwoods and
pine; Charles county is next with
SAT acres; our neighboring coun-
ty, Allegany, third with 1882 acres;
Kent county with 33,776 acres is at
the bottom of the list. 1t was recent
ly announced by Karl E. Pfeiffer,
Assistant State Forester, that map
of the forests of Maryland has been
| made, on a scale of eight miles to an
inch and has had large number of
them prepared for distribution to the
schools of the state. These maps show
the lookout towers in the state, rail-
road lines, towns and cities of import
ance. 1t is believed that this map
| is the only one of its kind in the
country.
One much needed improvement has
been started, which is the recondition-
ing of the flag pole. 1t has been
taken from its former position, paint
ed, and a gilded ball placed on top of
it. 1t is to be reset on Friday, the
25th, Maryland Day, and the raising
'of new flag donated by the aid Of
contributions of the school children,
all with proper ceremony. 1t is to be
hoped that the improvement meets
with popular approval and financial
response when approached, to help
finance the expense attached to the
improvement.
On st. Patrick's Day, the Freshmen
entertained for the Sophomores at tie
school with delightful party. The
decorations were in keeping with the
day, the refreshments in abundance
and most enjoyable social time was
experienced by all.
According to latest advice from the
Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War
for the State of Maryland, three ap-
plications have already been received
from Garrett county for attendance
in the Citizens Military Training
Camps for young men, for months
training at the expense of their Uncle
Samuel. Those expecting to attend
these camps should register i'm
mediately with member of the COM
mittee of which Prof. R. w. Webster
of Grantsville is chairman, as there
are but seven vacancies and doubtless
| will soon be filled. 1t is understood
that there will be no C. M. T. C. at
Camp Meade this summer as was an
| nounced earlier. The Infantry camp
will be Fort Eustis, Va, and the
Cavalry camp at Fort Meyer, Va.
For training, recreation and an OPP
! portunity to see part of the country,
this is most excellent opportunity
for young men.
| The Ladies' Aid Society of the Re-
formed church held an all day meet
! ing iii the home of Mrs. MARSHALL
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