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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14
Serenading Nets Firefighters
Good ,;Zed Donations

Serenading by members of the
Oakland Volunteer Fire Department
threatens to become permanent fix
ture on their program, and why not,
say the members, when such success
is met on the first two attempts?
A few week ago at the suggestion
of one of the members the firetruck
and fire ladies took a short trip to
Mt. Lake and a-ter performing in
front of the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Reinhardt, recently mar
ried, they received handsome do
nation.
On Wednesday, November 6, they
stood in front of the residence OF DR..
and Mrs. B. F. Selby, also recently
married, and were the recipients of
another handsome donation. Now
both parties are sure to have ample
protection from fire.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14
Library Asks For Books During
Book Week

During National Book Week, No
vember II to "a, inclusive, members
of the Oakland Free Public Library
are requesting people of Oakland and
vicinity to present the library with
one or more books, or the price of one,
Books and cash donations may be left
at library on Wednesday or Saturday
afternoon or with Mrs. J. c. Rennin-
ger, chairman of the book committee.
An earnest request for aid is asked by
members of the committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14
Has Left Leg Severely LAGER
ated Saturday

Henry L. Bowman, aged 35 years,
of Thayerville, was caught in the hoist
of stone crusher owned and operated
by C. F. Hammond at Thayerville Sat-
urday morning and had his left leg
severely lacerated, the flesh being
stripped from the bone from his knee
to a point just above his ankle. The
injured man was given surgical aid
by DR.. McComas in Oakland and was
later taken to the Memorial Hospital
in Cumberland where he is being
cared for. Mr.. Bowman is married
and has a number of small children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14
Boys Band Clears $40 On
Benefit Card Party

Approximately $40 will be cleared
bv the Gilbert Brown Boys Band as a
result of the benefit ard party held
last night at the Knights of Pythias
hall under the auspices of the band
auxiliary, R. R. Gilbert, director, an
nounced this morning. Twenty-one
prizes we're awarded and Miss Cora
Frantz was declared wini-er Of the
$3.50 gold coin prize.
A dinner, for the bands benefit,
will be given by Mrs. Nettie Eichel'
berger at her home on Oak street
sometime during December, it has
been announced,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14
PLEA FOR WORLD PEACE
MADE IN ARMISTICE TALK
Hon. William c. Walsh, Cumber-
land, Makes Principal Address
Monday at Maryland Theatre

A plea for world peace concluded
the address of Hon. William c. Walsh,
Cumberland attorney and World War
veteran, in the Armistice Day celebra-
ton, held Monday afternoon under the
auspices of Proctor Kildow Post of
the American Legion.
Mr.. Walsh, in his address related
the events that happened to the aver
age American citizen in changing
from a civilian to soldier, and his
trials and tribulations before and after
he got to the fighting lines.
Eleven years after the signing of
the Armistice which brought to an end
the largest war in the history of the
world, he said practically everybody
was interested in world peace.
Delbert Davis, chairman of the pro
gram committee, in a few remarks
preceding the address of Judge Walsh,
pointed out that only by the younger
generation could world peace even
tually be carried to a successful con-
clusion.
Preceded By Parade.
The program of the afternoon, rem
dered in the Maryland Theatre, was
preceded at two O'Clock by parade Of
the Gilbert-Brown Boys Band, mem
bers of Proctor Kildow Post, No. H.,
American Legion, the local troop OF
Bow Scouts and students of the High
School. Following the parade the the
atre was filled to capacity to hear the
program which had been planned By
Joseph NJ. Gender, post commander OF
the local Legion Post.
Rev. B. T. Trevey, pastor OF st.
PauPs church, opened the program
with an invocation and Rev. W. B.
Brock, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. pronounced the benedictlon.
The Gilbert Brown Boys Band rem
dered two selections and the Harmony
Bows. local orchestra, also gave two
selections. Many of the old time
songs, so popular during the war,
were revived and sung by all those
present.
Three addresses were made in the
schools at one o'clock and prior to the
parade, which explained to the purils
the meaning of Armistice Day. Rev c.
A. ShiIke spoke at Crellin school; Mr.,
E. R. Jones addressed he Oakland
Grammar school, and Mr., Delbert Da-
Wis addressed the High School stu
dents in Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-11-14

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The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31

FOR SALE-A big bundle of O. papers for 10c at Sentinel office
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
SNAPPY SMILES

The 'best similies of 1926" the sixth annual crop. have been gathered by Frank J. Wilstach, author of "A Dictionary of Smiles"
 The following selection by the New York Times from a long list gives an idea of the present trend:
 Terrible as a radio trio.-Anon.
 Empty as Q Detroit stable.-Anon.
 Elusive as the eyes of q coquette.- Anon.
 Delicate as freshly blown bubbles.- Shaky as A set of nivver wIndows.- Anon.
 Proud as a eootie on 6 generals coat-Anon.
 Inconspicuous as a new filling sta hon.-Anon.
 Useless as a label on the Statue Jf Liberty.-Anon.
 BashfuI as a sophomore in a rae coon coat-Anon.
 Slick as an oyster in 6 bottle of castor oiL-Anon.
 Rare as an unbroken spring in a taxicab.-F. P. A.
 Limp she hung in his arms like slain snake.-Anon.
 Be had an even chance, like a man in a scenario contest.-Anon.
 Peaceably inclined as a heavyweight champion. Lumberman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
MOSTLY MOANS

Portugal has elected a President named CarmOna and he ought to go into the chair set to music.
 T never gossip" says Eunice, but I'd give almost anything to be a radio announcer for just one evening"
 By taking the word to pieces, one gets an idea that an ~optimist'' is fellow whose optical nerves can pierce . fog.
 Those hard-wOrking congressman really do need a change of scenery, and a wind machine would help a lot, too.
 Prince oi Wales has landed on his head so many times now that when they crown him he won't even bat an syelash.
 Eunice says she saw some egg roll ing on a lawn this morning and she wouldn't be surprised if 1t was Elmer on his way home.
 If you want to know what it's like to try to trap Sandino in a whole range of mountains. try to trap gopher in one small lawn.-Los An geles Times.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
SEX STUFF

New Jersey Paper 'The choral society is composed of young men and young women of both sexes"
 Cincinnati Paper-%The jury is composed of nine men and three women, all mothers"
 Ad in Exchange = "Experi. enced salespeople wanted, male or female. No other need ap ply."-Boston Transcript.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31

Some men would rather hug delu- sions than embrace opportunities.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31

Believe it or not. A golfer at Waxahatchie, Texas, drove a ball extremely high and it went 90 miles before coming to earth. (The ball landed in an airplane which was taking off for a ninety-mile flight.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS

To get away from earth disturb ances a radio testing laboratory in Kansas has been erected on top of a 125-foof tower.
 An English apiarist has induced his bees to produce more honey by keep ing c beam of light direct on the en- trance to their hives.
 It has been discovered in Europe that baths in honey restore the luster to dull pearls. the honey being re- moved afterward with alcohol.
 Gas that German physician has developed for curing seasickness can be carried in portable tanks and in- haled by persons while seated in deck chairs.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
HAPPY THOUGHTS

Many c tail wins where a head is lost.
 The greatest curiosity in the world Is . girls.
 It is easier to provide for the inner man than for the outer woman.
 Some men would rather hug delu- sions than embrace opportunities.
 The man who has a will of his own invariably has a codicil added by his wife.
 Even the man who has nothing to do cannot always be depended on to do 1t.
 When a man sings in his bath it shows that he is happy-or else that the door won't lock.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31

Why spend hours baking when in a few minutes shopping at the American Bakery you can procure just what you want at no effort and at just about the sane cost. Special orders solicited.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1929-10-31
Lodge Directory
impd. Order of Redmen

Stikine Tribe No. 5 Meets every Tuesday evening In the Redmen's hall at 7:30 o'clock Visiting brothers cordially invited s. Cunningham, Sachem l.. Nj CHURCHILL. c. OF R
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
Eashing nccele,uhon/

Among all the delightful performance cha actcris- tics of the Outstani ding Chevrolet-none Is creat. ing more wide pread en. thusiasn than is thrilling speed and 1.,-shias aceelcr. ationl
 The great new six.cYlinder vaIve-in-head engine re. spends to the accelerator with an eagerncss that is literally amazing. Touring speeds are negotiated with such smooth, silent. effort less ease that you almost forget there's a motor un- der the hood. And when the throttle is opened wide
 -the pace Is faster than the
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27

Mrs. Myrtle C. Jordan entertained last week Mrs. Alice Scott of Gros- venordale, and over the weekend Mir and Mrs. Myron Pierce of Stoughton . Mass.
 The Boy Scouts motored to Lake Chargoggogoggmanchauggagoggagun- gamaugg last Thursday evening for a swim, accompanied by Scoutmaster Gleason and Mir. Goulding.
 The Raymond Benson Post, Ameri- can Legion, are making plans for their annual clambake on the common July 4th. A competent committee is in charge. The East Woodstock Band will give concerts during the day.
 A vesper service will be held at the Congregational church next Sunday evening at 1 o'clock, daylight saving time. Walter Dodge of Putnam will be at the console. All are cordially invited to attend. The regular ser vice will be held at lO.30, d.s.t., as usual.
 A large congregation was present at the morning service at the Congre- gational church last Sunday. Putnam Lodge, No. 46, A. F. & A. M.. and members of Betty Putnam Chapter, 106, o. F.. S., invited guests, number ing fifty or more, were present in a body. The excellent sermon by Rev. II. D. Baker appropriate for St. Johns Day, and the singing by male quar- tette, Rev. Edward Chandler, Arthur J. Thomas. Max Marcy and J. k. Child, "The Lord Is My Shepherd. ' and Onward, Soldiers. Onward" with selections by the organist, Alan Up ham, made the service very impress sive. Peonies and roses were effect ively used for the decorations.
 The regular meeting of the Com munity Club was held last Thursday evening. College whist was enjoyed, twelve tables in play. Wesleyan players won with high score of 6l. A. II. Hubbard and daughter Elsie and Mir. and Mrs. Ewart Healey were awarded the prizes. Consolation went to "Yale" table, score 25. Players were Mir and Mrs. William Gallup and Mir. and Mrs. Lester Gallup. Refresh ments of soda and cake were served by the committee in charge, Mrs. E. F.. May, Alden Adams, Herman Marcy, Mrs. Wendell Bosworth. At the busi- ness meeting the resignation of Ed mond Damon as president of the club was received and accepted with re- grets. Mir Damon Is now superin- tendent of a mill in Virginia and ex- peets to remain there for some time. His successor will be elected at the July meeting. It was voted to open the meetings of the club until further notice. promptly at s.30 o'clock, d.s.t, Committee appointed for July consists of Edward Rollins, Clayton Peckham, Mrs. Louis II. Lindeman, Miss Mil dred May.
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
West Woodstock

Mrs. Jane Nj. Brett is spending this week in New York City.
 Mrs. Louis Hayward has been spend ing a few days with friends in Hart ford.
 Willard Hopkins of Rhode Island re- gently visited his sister, Mrs. c. Il. Sumner.
 Flowers were placed in the church Sunday in memory of Deacon and Mrs. F. N. Harris.
 William Fisk and son, Elmer Fisk, South Manchester, called Sunday on Mrs. John Shepard
 Miss Alice Juliette Butler, gradu- ate of Abbott Academy, Is with her parents for the summer.
 Judge and Mrs. Vine k. Parmelee of Windsor were weekend guests at the Williamson homestead.
 Mrs. J. l.. Summers nephew, Lloyd Flagg. who was so seriously injured in an auto accident, is now able 10 leave the hospital
 Mrs. H. NJ. Frost, the Misses Joe sephine and Adelaide Frost and H.. Marshall Frost of Brooklyn, N. F., are at their summer residence here.
 During the severe electrical storm of recent date, telephone pole near Nelson Lefebvre's home was struck by lightning and completely demol- ished
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27

Miss Harriet Sampson spent last week with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. George Sampson, and is spending the month of July at Martha's Vineyard.
 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Sprenger and two small sons. who have been spend ing three weeks with Mir. and Mrs. Julius Rutishauser, left last Sunday for their home in Port Clinton, Ohio.
 Mrs. Edward Chandler had a pleas ant surprise last Sunday morning when sereval of the young people in the church school of the Hill church visited her at the Day Kimball Hos pital and presented her with q large bouquet of flowers.
 Miss Mary F. Potter, field agent of the State Board of Education, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Cyrus Potter, left Sunday for New Haven, where she will lecture for the seventh consecutive summer at the State Sum mer Normal School at Yale Univer- sity. At the close of the summer school, Miss Potter will sail for Eng land. where she will attend the Inter national Conference on Adult Educa- tion at Cambridge. She will tour EnElAiu anu A'NNNtAid ftoAt AAN continent before returning.
 The annual business meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society was held last Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred McWiliam, Roseland Park. There was good attendance and a pleasant time was enjoyed. The re- ports as given by the officers showed that a busy and prosperous year had closed. During the afternoon the la dies presented Mrs. William Howard their president, a ten dollar gold piece as an appreciation of her faithful and wise leadership. As this was Mrs PowelPs last meeting with the society the ladies presented her with a hand bag and money. The following officers were reelected; President, Mrs. William Howard; vice-president, Mrs. William Child; secretary, Miss Rilla Child; treasurer, Miss Mary Chamber lain
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
East Woodstock

Miss Helen Shead is guardian of the Campfire Girls recently organized.
 Carl Danielson and daughter Jane of Hartford spent the weekend with relatives.
 Mrs. Frank Converse and daughter Evelyn recently visited relatives In Providence.
 Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Potter and am Herbert, Jr., spent the weekend with relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Lueius Goddard entertained her cousin, Mrs. Frank Pierce, and two children of Worcester last week.
 Guests of Harry Townsend and fam flo on Sunday were his brother, Ever ett Townsend, and friends from "or- cestcr. u,
 Miss Ethel Upham was in Worees- for Monday. calling on her cousin, pr. Florence Dean, an interne at Memo rial Hospital in that city.
 Little Betty Closson IS staying with Rev. H. D. Baker and family while her mother, Mrs. William Closson, IS in a New Haven hospital Tor observa- tion. i, Niece vho has been spending several weeks with her brother, G. l.. Uphan, and family. Is now with friends in Webster.
 Miss Eleanor Lindeman returned Saturday, from Trenton, N. J.. where she taught in the Normal School the past year.
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
Woodstock

Miss Constance Williams is organist at the It'll church for the summer.
 Alfred Child and daughters were guests this week of MT. and Mrs. Hem
 Miss Annie Shippey of Hartford is spending three weeks at her home in Sprncedale.
 Mrs. Raymond Young and daughter afiehe spent last week with relatives n Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Thomas Powell and daughters sIe planning to spend part of the summer m New Jersey.
 n, Mrs. Adelaide Merritt of Newton, siass,, IS spending this week with Mfr. ana Mrs. Edward Rollins.
 Miss Esther Nelson has finished Lr Lhsr teaching year in Plainville and is nMome Me with her mother. Mrs. Adrian 4Nsison, Tor the summer. Friends of the Hill are pleased to ear .sarn Of the birth of Robert and Rich riu, twln sons, to Mir. and Mrs. Frank 1errin, North Woodstock.
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
North Woodstock

Mrs. Clara Rawson is spending this week with Whitinsville friends.
 Mrs. Lucy Barrett recently enter tained relatives from Rhode Island.
 Frank E. Barrett, accompanied by his niece, Mrs. Nelson Brink, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Willard Brown of Grafton.
 Mrs. Jacob Gurwitz went to New York for the weekend, and brought back with her sister, Mrs. Hefer- nan, and son Philip.
 NIT. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins were among a party of Woodstock people who motored to New Bedford on Tues day. One of the interesting sights they saw was an old whaling vessel.
 Mrs Clifford Hubbard has been en- )oylng a visit from her sisters, Mildred and Elsie Buell.. The former is a dis triet nurse in Northampton, Mass. Other guests on Sunday were her cou- sins, MT. and Mrs. William Buell. of Plainheld
 Mrs Ethal Barrett and Mir. and Mrs. Wallace Brink recently arranged . birthday party for their father, NeVfge frink. The guests were about forty in number, and all were his rela- tives. A general good time was en- loved and refreshments of cake, ice cream and fruit punch were served.
 William II. Browns birthday was on the 10th and that of his wife on the <5th of this month. The neighbors remembered them jointly by giving them a large basket of dainties, fruits, flowers, and money, which kind atten- tlon the couple greatly appreciated. Both are in their seventies and Mrs. brown has been a shut-in for several years
 A large limb from the huge oak gree which bears the sign, Lone Oak Farm, on Jonas Johns0n's place, fell With @ crash last Friday and cut through the roof of the house to the attie floor. Considerable glass was smashed besides other damage to the house. Members of the family were stung on the lawn at the time, but fortunately were not in the line of the 5alling tree. The tree is very old and had rotted badly
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
Tues. Wed. Thur.

Mrs. John Jones of Eastford has been spending a week with her sons family in Groton.
 Eugene Jones and family of Gro ton attended the funeral of his cousin, Urban Carpenter. in North Ashford last week.
 Mir. and Mrs Charles b. Tatem and Mir. and Mrs. James Byers were on a motor trip to New London, and Gro ten recently.
 Miss Julia Gabreish is spending the summer vacation at her home here. She is member of the class of '3t of Windham High School.
 Among recent callers at Roy Glenn ems were Oscar Ross, Putnam; Ira Munyan and Elmer Russ, Thompson
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
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Miss Dora Pray of Thompson was at Roy Clemens Monday.
 Richard Newton of Worcester spent the weekend here with his family.
 Mrs. Bert Newton of Abingdon was the guest of her sons family Thurs day.
 Mrs. Clifford Bowen of Abingdon called on Mrs. Nettie Lyon Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Nettie Lyon returned home after spending a week with New Lon. don relatives.
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27

Mir. and Mrs. Gardner Latham, Man chester; Walter Clemens and son, and George Samp, New Bfitain Wiifis Clemens, Goodyear.
 Services at McNair Chapel Sunday morning and evening were conducted by Rev. Walter Lanphear. At the eve ming service Mrs Charles Buell. and Mrs. Fred Bowen sang a duet "Gaih lee" very effectively, accompanied by Mrs Roy Clemens. There was a large attendance from Eastford Mir. Lam phenr spoke upcn the text, Seek ys the Lord while He is near" and "Caii ye upcn Him while He may bs found"
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
South Woodstock

Miss Flora Chase of Putnam was a guest of Mrs. R. K. Stafford over the weekend.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harmon French at tended the funeral of Urban Carpen- Carpenter in Eastford last Thursday.
 The Misses Young and Harrington of North Stonington and Providence have closed their years work and are at their homes for vacation.
 Some of the members of the Sun day School are planning to attend the $. s. Convention of the Ashford Baptist Association, to be held in East Killingly on Wednesday, June 26th.
Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
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Putnam patriot., 1929-06-27
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 THE BIGGEST HIT IN TOWN

by all the New York eriticsl Ed die Bowling, happiness singer supreme, and greatest of all mu- sical comedy stars. brings you the most human story yet to reach the all-talking screen. A sparkling romance-brilliant with love, pa- thos. comedy.-and the most glo- rious musical score you have ever heard. New Bowling melodies with the catchy Bowling appeal. You'll love Sleepy Valley Rainbow Man" Smile Little Pal"
The Washington times., 1929-12-27
ARMY zl0RDERS

detached u. s.. s. oEiaia about January
4: Lieut.. q. G) Richard Davis, jr., de-
tached y. 8. s. Lexington about January
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dst.dS: :s u = E Mlli1 q oSoe Gal saS
Harris. detaehed .. s. 3. Case about
January ~: Lieut.. q. 81 Ted c..
Marshall detached u. 8. s. Saratoga
about January Is; Lieut.. g. 81 Daniel
]. McCallum, detached u. 8. s.. New
Mexico about January is; Lieut.. q. 90
Warren 8. Parr, detached u. s. g.
Ralph d. Smith. detached .. s. s. West
YirGinla about January Is; Lieut.. q. 81.
waldo Tullsent detached u. .. 8. Colo
rado about January IS; Lieut.. q. Sd
Austin w. Wheelock, detached u 8. 8.
Prebls about January IL; Ensign George
". Ashford, detached u. s. 8. Utah
about December 2s; Ensign Elmer q.
Cooper, detached u. 8. 8. Moody about
January Is; Ensign John 4. Cross. de-
-; Ensign Harry r. Horney, detached
Y. 3. $. Saratoga about January 10:
Ensign Francis h. Jones, detached u.
8. 8. James X. Pauiding about January
/; Ensign George L. jones. jr., detached
about January u Enbign jacob g
Schwab, detached Naval Academy about
January 2; Ensign Charles J.. starkus.
detached U. 8. 8. Raleigh about Jan.
Lieut.. Gordon A. Mclean to AirpIane
Squadron, Battle Fleet.
Ensign Harry D. Hale TO Naval Air
station, Pensacola Fla.