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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Strecker Operator, Near Swan
ton, Receives Threatening
Blackhand Note

Gam l dreaming or is this Chi
cago?" Bill Gibson was heard to re-
mark yesterday morning as medium
sized man passed his place of bust
ness with holster strapped on the
outside of his overcoat, and inside the
holster a revolver. NAV, somebody's
let these Saturday night movies go to
his head" remarked another. And
still another, "If he just had chaps
and a ten gallon hat he'd pass for a
cowboy of the Bar None ranch"
None of these suggestions quite hit
the spot. 1t was fact that man
was totin' gun but when somebody
asked him what all the racket was
about and why was he carrying a
death messenger, he replied, "I'm af-
ter few Wildcats"
The whole story goes back to few
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
and Home Economics
Teachers Return From Con-
ference

The instructors in vocational agri-
culture and home economics in Gar
rett county schools returned Sunday
from the annual state vocational con-
ference, held in Baltimore last Fri
day and Saturday.
Topics discussed included "Increas-
ing the Efficiency Of Supervised Prac-
teal Work." "Cooperation Of the
Agriculture Teachers With the EXten-
sion Service, Farm Papers, ETC."
H. w. Beggs, E. Bishoff, J. H. Car
ter, and 0. T. eraser, all of Garrett
county, were appointed on a commit
tee to perfect plans for organizing a
Farmers Association.
At the present time there are %
teachers in 40 departments engaged
in agricultural education in Maryland
High schools. Four of these are in
Garrett county: H. w. Beggs, Acct
dent; j.. H. Carter, Friendsville; G,
E. Bishoff, Grantsville, and o. T.
eraser, Oakland. Home economies
teachers from this county who at
tended the conference included Misses
Kathrine Brown, Oakland; Roselle
Bishoff, FriendsvilIe; Eva Falkenstein,
Grantsville; Mrs. Margaret Rovenolt
Thomas, Accident, and Miss Gertrude
Kiger, Kitzmiller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
HARRY STEWART Is BEING
HELD ON BICAMY CHARGE
Pleads Guilty to Charge Prefer
red by Second Wife-Had Mar
ried a Third One i'm 1925

Harry Waw Stewart, Cleveland, O.,
is being held in the county Jail in de-
fault of $1,000 bond, fixed by E. l..
West, justice Vi the peace, following
plea of guilty of the defendant on
the charge of bigamy. The charge
was brought by his second wife.
The defendant, construction steel
worker, of Cleveland, was married to
Helen Rodgers, Friendsville, on Jan
uary 10, 1925, the marriage records at
the court house show, and at the time
he already had two wives. Rev. D..
M. Funk performed the ceremony, and
Mr. Stewards address was given as
Douglas, Arizona.
The second wife, Mrs. Mary Stew
art, Cleveland, knew nothing of this
third marriage until recently and she
Immediately took steps to have him
apprehended. The defendant was
brought here by W. D. Casteel, sheriff,
no requisition papers being necessary,
Mr.. Stewart having stated to authori-
ties that he would come willingly.
When the plaintiff and defendant
met in Justice Vests Office on Mon
day morning, they talked together
like old friends, Mr.. West stated. The
plaintiff, however, wanted her hus-
band punished for his act. When the
record from the court house was dis
played and the charge read the de-
PENDANT was asked, guilty or not
guilty?" "Why, I am guilty, of
course" he stated.
The bond was then fixed at $1,000,
and in default of payment he was
placed in the county jail until the
June Term Grand Jury.
When only the States attorney and
the Justice remained in the office,
Mr.. Renninger said, "Did you ever
see such geniality between the de-
PENDANT and plaintiff on case of this
kind?" and Mr.. West replied, 'No,
almost anybody else would have had
to be separated to keep from scratch
ing each others eyes out"
The December term, 1926, Circuit
Court for Garrett county, indicted
and found guilty Hugh Maxwell
Stewart, on the same charge, and he
was sentenced to serve four months
in the county jail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
CHILD WELFARE CLINICS
TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK
One at Loeb Lynn, Tuesday, and
One at Oakland on Thursday

Two child welfare clinics or con-
ferences will be held in this county
next week, Miss Rhesa M. King, coun-
ty health nurse, announced yester-
day.
The first will be held at Loeb Lynn
on Tuesday, February 10, in the Aid
hall, and the second in Oakland on
Tuesday, February 81, at the office
of the health nurse in the Court
house.
DR.. Charlotte Gardner, Cumber-
land, will have charge of the confer
ences. She will be assisted at Loeb
Lynn by members of the Mt. Lake
Loeb Lynn Home Nursing class
which Miss King has been instructing
for the past ten weeks.
"The conferences will be for child
rem up to seven years of age" Miss
King stated, "and will be absolutely
free. Children brought to these con-
ferences will be given an examination
and where necessary advice will be
given the proper care and treatment"
These conferences have been held
monthly as a general rule, but no
meetings were held in December and
January, due to illness in the COM
munity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
"a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
ELIGIBLE FOR GRADUATION
Principal Announces Names of
Candidates for Diplomas

Thirty-four fourth year students of
Oakland High school will be candi-
dates for graduation in June, Miss
Katharine T. Conley, principal, an
nounced yesterday. The results of the
mid-year examinations show that the
above number of fourth year students
have passed in required subjects to
date. Twenty-six are girls and 8 are
boys.
Following are the names of those
who expect to be graduated: Vida
Adams, Gertrude Aronhalt, Eva Ash
by, Lorraine Bittinger, Oma Brenne-
man, Lyla Calhoun, Verna Calhoun,
Melba Casteel, William DeBerry, Cleo
Dewitt, Ethel Fike, Helen Gibson,
Blanche Gilbert, Martha Gender, Ger
aid Harris, Clara Dean Helbig, Elm
Hawkins, Alice Holtschneider.
Iona Kelley, Helen Leighton, Mont
ca Maroney, Archie Ridder, Wilbert
Hilda Morris, Archie Ridder, Wilbert
Ridder, Gladys Sanders, Avonelle Sa-
wage, Adeline Sincell, Anna Slabaugh,
Ernest Spoerlein, Richard Stemple,
Dorothy Stevenson, Dorothea Stur-
giss, Frances Thrasher, Dorothy
WEIGH, Hilda Morris.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
OAKLAND HIGH TO PLAY
BIGGEST GAME OF SEASON
VIII Meet Green Street High
School, Cumberland, on Friday

The biggest game of the season as
far as Oakland High school is con-
celned will be played tomorrow even
ing in MAYORS hall, Oakland, when
the local quint meets Green Street
High school, Cumberland.
The Green Street team has won
thirteen consecutive games to date,
and Oakland is hoping to end this.
The support of the citizens is re-
quested. There will be a preliminary
game at 1880.
Thomas High school nosed out the
local high school team last Friday
night, 1921, after hard fought con-
test. Sanders, Stemple and Graves
were the scorers for Oakland, while
Suder, Bissett and H. DeVore led the
Thomas team. Oakland scored six
field goals and nine fouls while Thorn
as scored eight field goals and seven
fouls.
Oakland High, with a garrison
finish last Saturday night, defeated
the Lutherans, in one of the city
league games, 1925. The Lutherans
led up until the last minute of play,
but field goals by Sanders and Maron-
ey gave the team a three point mar
gin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
TWO ARE INJURED BY HIT
AND RUN DRIVER SUNDAY
Misses Molly and Missouri Ham,
ill, Mt. Lake Park, Discovered
Lying By Side of Road

Miss Molly Hamill was very
seriously injured and her sister, Miss
Missouri Hamill, was badly bruised
when they were struck by an auto
mobile at the top of Columbia hill,
corner of Oakland avenue and G.
street, Mt. Lake Park, Sunday even
ing about 1880 o'clock, as they were
on their way to attend church servi-
ces. The driver of the car did not
stop.
The two aged ladies were discov-
cred lying at the side of the road by
Lester Winters, high school youth,
who summoned Mr.. Ed. Friend and
with the help Of others, they were
taken to their home at the foot of
Columbia hill where DR.. H. w. Nc
Comas was called.
Miss Molly Hamill is suffering
from severe cuts on the back of her
head and broken rib. She was I'M
conscious when found and it was
feared at first that her injuries were
fatal, but she is now resting as well
as can be expected. Miss Missouri
Hamill had no bones broken, but re-
ceived painful scratches and bruises.
The two had left their home, ac-
cording to Miss Mollie Hamill, and
were on their way to attend the M. E.
church. She remembers reaching the
top of the hill and attempting to
cross the street, but beyond that she
cannot recall anything. She is I'M
certain whether she fell or was hit
by passing automobile, but evidence
points conclusively that her accident
was the result of hit-and-run driv-
er. Hats, combs and other belong
ings were strewn along the road for
distance of 80 or more feet and a
pair of Miss Hamill's glasses was
found about fifty feet from where the
two were picked up.
Those investigating were not sure
whether the car came from the d.
rection of Oakland or from the Mt.
Lake railroad station. Either way,
Mr.. Friend said, would have resulted
in striking Miss Molly Hamill on the
left side, because the driver was head
ed in the direction of the M. E.
church. An attempt is being made to
find the driver of the car.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
SIX MORE BOYS APPLY FOR
SCOUT TROOP MEMBERSHIP
Were Placed on Roll F day
Anniversary Week Closes

"New blood in the personages of
Waller Hoye, Stuart Hamill, Jr., Lew
is Ray Jones, Walter Dawson, Jr.,
Fred Peddicord, Jr., and Kenneth
Lawton, were added to the roll of
Oakland Troop No. /, Boy Scouts of
America, on the opening night Of
Anniversary Week last Friday eve
ming at the Scout hall. This is the
greatest number to join at any one
time since the organization of the
troop was effected during 1924, and
the interest shown by the incoming
members speaks we'll for the success
of the troop during the remainder Of
the year, the local scoutmaster said.
When all the necessary tests have
been passed they will be enrolled as
Tenderfoot scouts. This will bring
the total enrolment to SO.
Last Friday night the boys stood at
attention and rededicated themselves
to the principles of scouting and re-
peated the oath and law. This was
part of a program performed by
scouts all over the world. The boys
were then guests of Bernard l. Con
der at the Maryland Theatre. Satur-
day the town was canvassed for old
clothes for the needy, and these were
turned over to Miss King, public
health nurse, on Wednesday, for dis
tribution where needed. The troop
wishes to thank those who contribut-
ed.
Twenty-six Of the boys turned out
to morning church service at the
Methodist church on Sunday. The
remainder of the week was spent in
doing good turns at home, on the
street and in school. The nineteenth
annual celebration will be brought to
a close tonight.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
CHARLES 'LEECH" WILSON
is NABBED FOR LARCENY
Arrested Following Robbery of
Cash Register in Shirer's Tin
ShOp-Had Set Trap

Charles "Leech" Wilson, about 20
years old, was arrested last Thursday
afternoon by Sheriff w. D. Casteel, on
a charge of larceny. He was caught
by means of some marked money
which he is alleged to have taken
from the cash register of W. E.
Shirer's Tin shop and spent at var
ious places in town.
While he was waiting for hearing
on this charge, second charge of
larceny was preferred by 1. R. Rudy,
manager of the Coffman-Fisher COM
pany, after a search warrent had re-
vealed arctics, hose, and number of
suits of underware, which were said
to have been taken from the ware
room.
At hearing before W. A. Gender,
justice of the peace, on Thursday ev-
ening, Wilson was held under $500
bond for his appearance before the
June Grand Jury, on the first charge,
and an additional $500 on the second.
He was lodged in the county Jail in
default of payment.
Mr.. Shirer claims that he has lost
between $50 and $50 from his cash
register, during the last few months.
His suspicion caused him to set trap
to catch the guilty party, and a bell
was attached to the money drawer.
Last Thursday afternoon the bell
functioned to perfection, notifying the
proprietor Of his impending loss.
Wilson was followed down town
where he is said to have spent some
of the money, and was then picked up
by sheriff Casteel. Wilson has been
married little over year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Two Scholarships Offered to
Agricultural;sts By B. & o.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
announces that it will award again
this year two one-hundred scholar
ships in Maryland to the boy and
girl who most efficiently complete
their projects in agricultural club
work during the year 1929.
A club member may compete for
this scholarship by entering any type
of club work recognized and super
vised by the University Of Maryland
Agricultural extension service, and
may enter the contest by giving his
name to the county agent or club
leader The scholarships may be used
by the winner at any recognized col
lege or university in the country. To
date, no one from Garrett county has
ever won one of these prizes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
WALTERS CASE UP AGAIN
AT HAGERSTOWN, FEB. 25
Prohibition Officer HI. r. Stot-
ler's Slayer Gets New Trial

The new trial of Reginald E. Wal
tiers, charged with the murder of
Hunter R. Stotler, prohibition agent,
will open in the Hagerstown court
on Monday, February rs. In all
likelihood Judges Frank G. Wagaman
and Albert A. Doub will preside.
Definite Agreement to try Walters
in this county again was reached at
a conference this morning between
States Attorney Harper Ballentine
and Attorneys E. R. Roulette and A.
S. Mason, who will appear for Wal
ters.
Stotler, before his death, was chief
of prohibition agents for Garrett,
Washington and Allegany counties
and was very well known around Oak
land and vicinity, as he had been
.eaning out many sections of the
county.
Walters is alleged to have shot
Stotler on lonely mountain road
IlGdl VII ClIS lllSilC VI culJ
26, 1927. He was convicted of first
degree murder by jury at the fol-
lowing November term of court and
sentenced to life Imprisonment. An
appeal was filed and recently the
Court of Appeals granted him a new
trial.
1t is understood that Walters will
again base his defense on alleged il
licit relations between Stotler and
Mrs. Walters. The State will again
attempt to show that Walters sought
Stotler's job as chief dry agent for
the Cumberland area and framed the
murder to make it appear as if they
were ambushed by moonshiners.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
.tOADS AUDITOR DOUBTS
higher UPS" INVOLVED
CroggOn Tells Legislative Group
That He Went ''TO Bottom" In
His Probe of Scandal

Annapolis, Feb. 13-Everyone sus-
pected by him has been presented to
the grand jury in connection with pee
ulations from the State Roads Com
mission and his auditing investiga-
ton disclosed nothing that would lead
him to believe any persons "higher
up than those already arrested are
involved, c. G. Croggon, Baltimore
partner of Haskins & Sells, today told
the Legislatures grand inquest COM
mite.
The examination of the commits
sion's accounts bv his firm "ran down
right to the bottom" and the report
which was predicated on this investi-
cation and made public in December
revealed all irregularities that exist,
aside from the awarding of contracts,
Mr.. Croggon added.
In reply to question from Speaker
E. Brooke Lee as to whether he be-
lieved any persons "higher up" than
those already arrested were involved
in tn epeculations, Mr.. Croggon re-
piled:
81 did not intend to go into rumors
about men higher up. But if you get
oCIIle OIle 4dHllllttl Will 1idttu " ISdd
our report, to look over the various
itemized statements in it, they will be
able to pick off at once the men in
volved.
A moments study of that report
will indicate who was in collision and
there is nobody involved any higher
up than the boys who got the money"
Celebration Facts Given.
Speaker Lee presented to the COM
mittee data in expenditures for public
celebrations, furnished by the State
Roads Commission, as requested in a
resolution adopted in the House sew
eral weeks ago.
This data showed expenditures of
5000 for flowers, $3.50 for publicity
man and $2,215 for silver had been
made in connection with the Grain
Highway opening celebration. The bill
for the flowers included five lunches
of American Beauty roses at $50 each
and $50 for a corsage of twelve or
chids.
Local Legislation
Among the measures passed by the
House Tuesday night was one author
Z Ig the licensing and taxing of dogs
) Garrett county and the appoint
ment of four constables to collect this
tax.
Another Garrett county measure
would give the county road engineer
of Garrett county the sole right to
drain roads of the county and to pro-
vide penalties for unauthorized drain
age.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
rs Words a Minute for Is Min
uteS Is Girls Stunt

Miss Ruth Newman, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. C. j. Newman, Oakland, who
is attending the West Virginia Bust
ness college, Fairmont, made the
highest record for the month in the
typewriting department and was
awarded an advanced certificate from
the Royal Typewriter company for
writing rs words minute for Is
minutes with only two errors.
This makes Miss Newman eligible
for the gold medal offered by the
company and she will be given a spec
ial test just as soon as the company
can send it's representative to give it.
Miss Newman graduated last year
from the Commercial department Of
Oakland High school.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Presbyterians Continue to Hold
Lead in Bowling Race

The standing of the leading teams
in the Oakland bowling league re-
manned practically unchanged after
this weeks play, the Presbyterians
retaining first place and the Rotary
Club and Merchants in tie for second
place honors. The Presbyterians to
date have won twelve games and lost
three.
The Postoffice quint won three from
the Methodists and the Rotary Club
won three from Crellin during last
Thursday nights play. The Postoffice
also took two out of three from Crel-
lin in a postponed match played the
same night.
The Presbyterians took three from
the Rotary Club on Monday further
ing their hold on first place, while the
Knights of Columbus Postoffice match
was postponed.
Tonight the Methodists and Crellin
will meet in the first match and the
Merchants and Lutherans in the final
tilt of the evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Valentine Dance Given at Man.
haitian Hotel.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles D. Bosley,
owners and operators of the Manhat-
tan Hotel, entertained with Valen-
tine dance in the ballroom of the hotel
on Monday evening. There were thir-
ty couples in attendance. Gilbert'S
Orchestra furnished the music. Those
present included Mr.. and Mrs. Law
renee Dixon, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A.
Smouse, Mr.. and Mrs. Emroy Bolden,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. r. Sincell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Bond, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry McComas, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
ton McComas, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.
Peddicord, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Vain
gold, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Gender,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gender, Mr..
and Mrs. Berne Teter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Lawrence, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul McIntire, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Helbig,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph limbaugh, Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Thayer, Mrs. Mar
garet McComas, Thomas Currie; Miss
Edith Bolden, Guy Yutzy; Miss Jean
Hollar, George Hanst; Miss Kathrine
Brown, Robert Hoffman; Miss Martha
Gender, Ross Miller; Miss Mary Con
der, Jos. Stanton; Miss Helen Hine-
baugh, James Pollock; Miss Eliz-
abeth Faherty, Mr.. Myers; Miss Kath-
leen Lawton, Reeves Blandford; Miss
Catherine Turner, L. Gahagan; James
DeHart, Allen Chrislip, V. T. West
fall, j. 7. Nutter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Rotary Program To Be Directed
By District Governor.

Joseph W. Stayman, district COVER
nor of Rotary clubs in this section,
will be in charge of the program to
be given at the weekly meeting of the
Oakland Rotary club tomorrow even
ing at the William-J James hotel.
The night will be known as Gov
ernor's night. The program has ar
rived with the request that it not be
opened until the meeting tomorrow.
Last week James A. fowler gave an
interesting talk on Rotary classical
tions. Roy Yoke, of Morgantown,
who was to have given the main adj
dress, was unable to be present on ac-
count of illness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Model Bakery Is Not Sold, Hen
ry Lauer Says

"The rumor that the Oakland Model
Bakery has been sold to Phillip Con-
tic, employee of the Kingwood Baking
company, is absolutely untrue and
without foundation" Henry Lauer,
proprietor, said this morning.
This statement was made in refu-
tation of an announcement appearing
last week in the Kingwood Preston
County Journal that Mr.. Contic would
assume charge here on February II.
"There were some negotiations in
progress for the sale of the Bakery"
Mr.. Lauer said, "but Mr.. Contic was
unable to comply with the conditions
of the proposed contract in any way.
The rumor was started and gained
Roadway when Mr.. Contic visited a
number of my customers and gave
them to understand that the deal al
ready had been closed"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Fire Company Receives $50
Check From B. & O. r.. r.

A check for $50 was received by
the Oakland Volunteer Fire depart
ment from the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company during the present
week This came in response to let
ter to the railroad company explain
ing the local fire company's action
when sparks from burning leaves, ig
nited by B. & O. trackmen, set fire
to the home of Mrs. Mary Russell, at
Mt. Lake Park. The fire was beyond
control OF the B. & o. track employees
when the roof of the building caught
fire and the Oakland department
called.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14

Mrs. G. j. Morrow, of jackson
Heights, is entertaining her brother,
Mr.. S. F. Bowman, of Oakland, Md,
this week. Mr.. Bowman, who is both
farmer and architect in Oakland, is
here designing the new summer home
which Mrs. Morrow expects to build
at Lake Mahawk next summer. In
honor of Mr.. Bowman, Mrs. Morrow
was dinner hostess at her Jackson
Heights home last night. Among her
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. August See
ger and Miss Amelia Seeger, Brook
Ign, and Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Arm
strong, of Brooklyn.-New York Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Officer Currle Promoted

Officer Thomas Currie, IF the State
Police, who has been stationed at
Oakland for several months, has been
promoted to the rank of corporal, ac-
cording to an announcement from
headquarters. The promotion became
effective Monday. Mr.. Currie will re-
main at Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14
Here Demonstration Agents
: schedule, February 1921

The following schedule for the
, week of February IS to Fl inclusive,
was given out by Miss Elsie Benthien,
home demonstration agent.
February IS, Hutton All club at
2.45 p. m. in the school house.
February 20, Mt. Lake-Loch Lynn
Women's club at p. m. at the home
of Mrs. Lyle Weeks; problem 1, house
furnishing.
February 81, Bittinger Women's
club at p. M; problem l, house furn-
ishing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-02-14

Mr.. Peter Bowser, of near Thayer-
vile, spent Monday here on business.