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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
HON. JOHN J. CORNWELL TO
BE LABOR DAY SPEAKER
Julius c. Renninger Makes An
nOuncement This Morning

The committee in charge of the
Tenth Annual Knights Of Pythias La
Dor Day picnic announced this morn
ing, through its chairman Mr., julius
C. Renninger, that Hon. John J. Corn
well, former Governor of West Viz
ginia, and chief counsel for the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company,
will be the speaker for the occasion,
and due to his departure that after
noon at a few minutes after three
o'clock, Mr.. Cornwell will probably
address his audience at two o'clock.
Mr.. Julius c. Renninger, past Grand
Chancellor Commander of Maryland,
was instrumental in securing the SER
vices of Mr.. Cornwell for the occasion
and has expressed his delight in thus
having Mr.. Cornwell present. He is
both a gifted and logical speaker of
broad vision and commanding pres
eDce.
The con- 1ittee is still working on
the program, of entertainment for the
day and proiaiseJ that the affair for
1929 will be he banner one during
the years that lave passed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Collision On Cheat Mountain
Causes Other Car To Wreck

Two cars in collision on Cheat
Mountain southwest of Aurora, w.
Va, caused another car to wreck in
an attempt to avoid hitting the cars
in the roadway on Sunday.
Cyrus Wotring and family, Of Ter
IA Alta, West Va, were occupants of
one car and George Nestor, Of Thorn
as, West Va, and a friend occupied
the other car which came in collision
when it is stated that Nestor cut the
inside of a curve in descending the
mountain. Both cars were damaged
almost beyond repair it is said, and
the occupant of the car with Nestor
had her hand badly cut with flying
glass. The third car, which hit a
high embankment to avoid the
wrecked cars in the road, was dam
aged when a wheel dropped into a
hole along the roadway and door
was Jared from the body of the car
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Youth Escaped Serious Injury
When Pushed in Front of Auto

Rex Bowman, aged six years, re-
ceived only minor cuts and bruises
when he was struck by an automobile
as he was riding on the State high
way in little wagon.
The youth was playing along the
roadway at the Hammond rock crush
er, near Thayerville, Tuesday after
noon and was pushed onto the high
way by his playmates in front of an
on-rushing automobile driven by Will
liam Giessman. The wagon was de-
molished and thrown approximately
60 feet, and the occupant, who was
unconscious for a short time was
brought to the office Of DR.. N. /.
Broadwater, and after receiving
medical attention was taken to his
home at Thayerville. While the in
juries were painful, being cut about
the face, head and hands, yet they
were not considered serious by the
physician.
The child is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
H. L. Bowman, Thayerville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
AMISITING OF STREETS IS
ORDERED BY CITY COUNCIL
Work Will Be Commenced In 80
Days-Time Required To Re-
place Water and Gas Lines

Upon motion by j. W. Whorton, a
member of the city council, "it was
ordered" Monday night, chat the
brick streets of Oakland be amisited,
provided the citizens approve the
same by petition"
This motion was made after a
thorough discussion of the question
of improving the brick streets of the
town, which question had been the
main topic at the past several meet
ings of the Mayor and Council, in
Guiding a special meeting held Mon
day night week ago, when plans
took a definite step in the direction of
completing an extensive program of
street building and improvement of
the brick streets in the city.
SO that the town fathers would feel
that the citizens approved their
move, a petition was circulated
among the citizens and signed by
large number on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
80 Days Allowed for Preliminaries
The time required for the complet-
ion of the amisiting Of the brick
streets will be approximately GO days,
it is said by members Of the council.
Thirty days of that time will be need
ed by the water department to run
new copper service lines to about 40
residences along those streets, as we'll
as for the inspection and replacement
of damaged gas lines. This work IS
being done at this time, Of course,
so that the surface will not be dis
turbed after the new coating is laid.
Approximately $4,000 will be ex-
pended for the amisite work, accord
ing to members of the Council, which
figure is said to be sufficient to take
care of incidentals, and includes the
highest possible figures for such
work. Mr.. Whorton stated he eXpec-
ted this figure would be cut material
w after bids for the work were re-
ceived.
The State Roads Commission will
be notified of the action of the Mayor
and City Council, with the request
that the Commission would resurface
their two streets in the city.
Street Lights to be Installed
The Council approved a petition
to have street lights erected on the
alley in the rear of The Republican
Office, and one on Second street oppo-
ltsite the William-James Hotel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
PASSENGER AIRPLANE is
OPERATINGOVER OAKLAND
May Establish Flying Field at
the Weber Farm East of Town

Trips over Oakland and vicinity
are being made daily from a landing
field at The H. Weber & Sons Com
pany plant, near Oakland, by Regi-
maid Shaw, Kingwool, West Va, who
is carrying passeng rs.
Shaw is a brother to A 7. Shaw,
local manager for the Monongahela
West Penn Electric Company, and
has been following the flying game
for several years with an aviator of
years of experience from Marietta,
Ohio, who is known as "Scotty" to
many Oakland residents. Shaw re-
Gently purchased plane outright and
is conducting passenger carrying
business in this section of the coun-
try. 1t was stated this morning that
he would remain here until after
Sunday at least, and that if present
plans work out satisfactorily he will
build a hangar on or near the Weber
farm and establish headquarters
here. Bernard Cover is pilot Of the
plane.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
SCOUTS TO MEET OTHER
TROOPS IN BALLAND TRACK
Tenderfoot and Second Class
Scouts Pass Test in Camp

Preparations for a baseball game
and track meet between the local
troop of Boy Scouts, now encamped
at the permanent quarters on Deep
Creek Lake, and the Pittsburgh
troops, encamped at McHenry, to be
held Friday at l o'clock, are now in
progress and have been occupying
the play periods Of the Oakland
Scouts since Monday. If the weather
is unfavorable the meet will be held
on Saturday.
The daily schedule is being carried
out with the exception of Wendes-
days and Sundays, which are visitors
days. More than hundred visited
the camp on Sunday.
During the daily study periods IA
Tenderfoot and Second class scouts
have passed 81 tests and the first
class scouts have been studying on
numerous merit badge requirements
Richard Glotfelty has passed all his
requirements for a second class scout
and the rest who are active in pass
ing tests include George Stuck,
Kenneth Lawton, Chester Browning,
Jack Treacy, Stuart Hamill, James
Treacy, George Kerins, Schell Hoye
William Tillett, Walter Dawson, Gene
Nordeck, Richard Gender and Gerald
Imam. Swimming and cooking are
the two tests which have been Great
ing the most interest.
A campfire program has been ar
ranged each evening by the four pa
troll leaders consisting Of numerous
stunts and thus far the Beaver patrol
with Elvin Imam as patrol leader, has
been winning the majority of times
The Eagle patrol with Lewis Lawtor
as patrol leader, is ahead thus far II
number of merits.
Rev. C. A. Shilke, Lutheran pastor
conducted vesper service Sunday
evening around the camp fire, while
the Catholic boys joined to the Holy
Cross camp Sunday morning for theii
services. Next Sunday Rev. w. B
Brock, Presbyterian pastor, has prom
ised to hold the evening service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
SECTIONAL GOLF TOURNEY
LISTED FOR DEER PARK
Annual Western Maryland Cham
pionship Tournament Will Be
Held There August % to q

The Western Maryland Golf Cham
pionship tournament will be played
on the famous Deer Park Golf and
Country Club, at Deer Park Hotel,
from August % to 81, inclusive.
This event will bring together not
only large majority of promising
young golfers, but this year num-
Der of veterans are among those who
have already expressed their desire
to participate in the contest.
The championship cup has been
won by six different golfers. W. For
rest "Red" Welch of the Cumberland
Country Club, won the title last year.
Others who have held the trophy for
one year are Gene Casper, Pittsburgh,
Pa; Lee Hutchinson, Fairmont, W.
Va; DR.. c. N. Beagle, Grafton, Pa;
DR.. Lee Bradford, Washington, D. c.;
DR.. Kellerman, Washington, d. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
CAMP MINNETOSKAT0 GIVE
ANNUAL PROGRAM SUNDAY
Large Crowd Expected In Atten-
dance for Land and Water Pag-
eants; Dedication of Building

"Dick Wilmington" is the title of a
pantomime for the land pageant, and
"The Princess Learns to Swim" is
the title of the water pageant to be
presented at Camp Minnetoska on
Sunday by about 25 girls who are
members of the camp, and to which
an invitation is extended the people
of Oakland and vicinity to witness.
Miss Lucy E. Hyde, one of the di-
rectors of the camp, has made extern
sive preparations for the entertain
ment Of the expected crowd and
promised an interesting and instruc-
tive program.
During the afternoon DR.. Henry
w. McComas will dedicate the new
dining hall and kitchen, building
20 by so feet, recently completed and,
according to Frank Hansen, director,
the new building will be known here
after as "McComas Lodge"
The land and water pageant has
become an annual affair at the camp,
and two years ago there were more
than $50 guests present for its pre-
sentation. Last year the affair was
called off after a fright of infantile
paralysis became prevalent in the
county and state. This year at least
500 visitors are expected for the
afternoon and all are requested to
bring basket dinners for the evening
meal.
The program will start at O'Clock
D. M, and continue until late in the
afternoon. 1t is suggested by the
camp directors that cars going to the
camp from Oakland will use the road
leading off the concrete road west OF
The Pines, near Corinth, as it is in
good condition and only short dis
lance from that point.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
West Va. Guardsman Killed At
Caddell Range

Frederick Snyder, West Virginia
Guardsman, of Morgantown, W. Va,
accidentally shot and killed himself
at the CaddeH Rifle range, at the foot
Of Caddell mountain on the Kingwood
road, Sunday afternoon. Snyder,
along with company C. of Morgan
town spent the day on the range and
the tragedy is said to have happened
after inspection of arms when none
of the men were supposed to have
had any shells in their possession.
The company was leaving the range
for the return trip to Morgantown
when Snyder is supposed to have ac-
cidentlly discharged his rife, firing
bullet into the point Of his chin which
went through the top of his head,
death resulting instantly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
TENNIS TOURNEY TO START
AUG. II AT MT. LAKE PARK
Tenth Annual Western Mary.
land Championship Spreads
Over Entire State

Sanctioned by the United States
Lawn Tennis Association, the Tenth
Annual Western Maryland Tennis
tournament will be ushered in August
IL at Mountain Lake Park, and will
be held under the auspices of the
Women's Civic club.
The tourney will be in session from
Monday until Saturday, August IT.,
both days inclusive, and two new
challenge cups have been placed for
competition in both the mems singles
and women's singles this year. The
cups must be won three times be-
fore becoming ones permanent
property.
The first Western Maryland Chal-
lenge cup in mems singles was in
competition for nine years and was
won permanently by Gwynn King, of
Washington, D. c., in 1928. The
names of the following players are
inscribed upon the trophy: John
Brown, Connellsville, Pa, 1920; Jarvis
Adams, Pittsburgh, Pa, 1921; Wright
Hughus, Wheeling, w. Va, 1922; Ray
Johnson, Pittsburgh, Pa, 1923; Kier
Boyd, Pittsburgh, Pa, 1924; Jarvis
Adams, Pittsburgh, Pa, 1925; Gwynn
King, Washington, D. c., 1926-27-2S.
"The Women's Singles cup" was in
competition for five years and was
won permanently by Mrs. DeLloyd
Thompson, of Washington, Pa, in
1928. The names of the following
players are inscribed upon the cup:
Miss Sara Wright, Frostburg, Md,
1924; Miss Elizabeth Hugus, Wheel
ing, w. Va, 1925; Mrs. DeLloyd
Thompson, Washington, Pa, 1867
%.
The tennis committee is composed
of George A. Sawin and Paul Sulli-
van, Pittsburgh Edgar Hammer, of
Greensburg, Pa; and Howard Fried
rich, Wheeling, W. Va.
Mems singles begin August II at
1000 a. m.
Women's singles begin August 10
at 1000 a. m.
Mems doubles begin August 10 at
2:30 p. m.
Mixed doubles begin August 10 at
2:30 p. m.
All entries must be in writing to
Mrs. Wilson Lee Camden, Mountain
Lake Park, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
BLOOMINGTON MAN DIES
TRYING TO SAVE ANOTHER
Was Reported to have Succumb-
ed Following an Attack of
Cramps

Charles G. Moon, aged 20 years,
who was drowned Tuesday night at
Bloomington in the Potomac river, is
said to have lost his life trying to
save Lester Bernard, one of the lads
who was swimming with him when
the tragedy happened.
1t was reported that Moon was
drowned when he was attacked by
cramps in the water, but it was later
learned that when Lester Bernard,
who couldn't swim, and who became
frightened when he stepped into deep
water, called for help that Moon
rushed to him and in the excitement
that followed was pulled under and
drowned.
Moon was a former trackman on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad but
had been furloughed. Recently he
was employed by the U. S. Geological
Survey, now engaged in constructing
water weir to measure the depth
and velocity of the Potomac river.
The accident occurred a short dis
tance from the point where the work
of construction is being carried on by
the surveying party.
Moon was unmarried and resided
with his uncle, George Moon, in the
town of Bloomington. His father is
a resident Of Cumberland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
GARRETT COUNTY PUBLIC
SCHOOL TEACHERS NAMED
List Includes Four New Instruc-
tors For Oakland Schools;
Teachers To Meet

Three new instructors were ap-
pointed by F. E. Rathbun, county
superintendent of schools, for Oak
land High school and one new one
for the Oakland Grammar school
staff, it was learned this morning at
the office of the Board of Education
for Garrett County.
Mr.. Rathbun pointed out that the
list of teachers was but tentative and
might be changed to some extent be-
tween now and the opening of school
ION Monday, September 8.
Teachers to Meet in Three-Day Ses-
sion
The teachers Of the county Will
meet in Oakland on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, September A,
5, and 6, and the schools will open
for actual Institutional purposes up
on the morning of September 9.
Male Instructor at Grammar School
For the first time in number of
years, a male teacher will be en-
ployed for the Oakland Grammar
school, being Mr.. Edwin Elias, OF
Frostburg, who comes to Garrett
county highly recommended as an
able instructor, according to the
superintendent of schools. He will
instruct the fifth grade pupils.
The list of teachers in the High
and Elementary schools for the coun-
ty for 1929 follows:
High Schools
Grantsville-W. Day MulliniX, prln-
cipal; Emma Caulk, Frank Getty, Al
verta Miller, John Leatherman.
Friendsville-W. J. Glenn, princl-
pal; Ethel Roberts, Clifford E. Funk,
Roselle Bishoff, Emerson Bishoff.
Accident-Austin A. Lamar, prlncl-
pal; Arthur Scrogum, Helen Custer,
Katherine Brown, H. W. Beggs.
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
WIDELY KNOWN EXHIBITOR
TO BE HERE FOR The FAIR
1929 Event Creating Much In
terest Turnout County; Attrac-
tiOns Being Arranged For

Hugo Chefolo, worldwide known
entertainer has been engaged by the
Garrett County Fair association for
the big free acts at the 1929 Fair, it
was announced this morning by H.
NJ. Speicher, manager.
Cheffolo makes a sensational high
dive from 110-foot ladder into a
net and also rides bicycle down an
incline and leaps gap of approx
mately 25 feet through flames onto
another plane.
In commenting upon the exhibit
tor, Mr.. Speicher stated that he had
performed at the largest fairs in
America, being at the York County,
Pa, Fair two years ago, and had
spent the last year in Paris, France,
where he performed almost daily.
He added also that he felt that the en-
tertainment would be of the highest
class yet to be presented at the Gar
rett County Fair.
eve are meeting with more genu-
inc cooperation with the people of
the county in our effort to make the
1929 exhibition of real benefit to the
county at large, than ever hereto
fore" stated the manager this morn
ing, land with the exception of a
few details to work out, and another
trip over a part of the county, the
program and. premium list will be
ready for the publisher. We feel GER
tain that more interest will be taken
in the list this year and have been
promised on every hand that the
farmers, stockmen, business men, and
the women of the county will prepare
! their exhibits to make the best show
ing that has ever been seen on the
fair grounds.
The manager requests that any OF
the department heads who desire a
change to be made in their depart
ment or any person desiring change
to be made in their advertisement,
to get in touch with him or The Re-
publican, catalogue publishers, at once
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Firemen To Go To Terra Alta
Tomorrow

Members of the Oakland Volun-
teen Department will go to Terra
Alta, West Va, tomorrow with the
new LaFrance Fire truck and partici-
pate in the fremen's parade to be
held in that town in connection with
the Homecoming" which is in prog
ress there. The parade is scheduled
for one o'clock p. m.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08

. From "Reliable Statements of At
fractions, Facts and Features on
Trails for Motorists" Garrett county
receives a bit of publicity Gas others
see u.s."
Reliable Statements, etc." is a
publication from the press sof Regis
tered Service international, of
Greensboro, N. c., containing one
hundred twenty pages of history and
legend of Washington, D. c., the hub
of Nation, and motor trails to i'm
portant points. The publication is a
side-bound book, BY II inches, and
is well compiled, and has reputa-
ton for truthful and reliable descrip-
lions.
The paragraph in relation to Gar
rett county follows: *moun-
tain scenery and one reaches Aurora,
delightful summer resort, on the
crest of mighty mountains. This re
sort is near the Maryland border.
= y Il *Five miles intervene between
Aurora and Red House. This point
is located in the heart of scenic re-
gion of unsurpassed beauty. 1t is
the intersection of U. S. so and the
scenic roadway used on eastern
journeys which leads by Oakland,
Maryland, distance of nine miles to
Keyser's Ridge, Grantsville, Piney
Grove, Frostburg, Keyser, Burling-
ton, West Va, where it rejoins U. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
GARRETT COINTYS NATURAL BEAUTY SPOTS ARE SEEN
AND WRITTEN ABOUT BY MEN OF "DESCRlP ton ART

so. Oakland is a beautiful city To-
Gated in mountain section of I'M
surpassed scenery. Every provision
is made here for the comfort and
amusement of the vacationist. Prob
ably no other section of the entire
east boasts more scenic values than
this wonderful section. One of the
most magnificent lakes in America is
located here and it renders the whole
section a most desirable vacation
point. The scenery here is sublime
symphony of "sky-kissed peaks and
crystal waters" Rhodendron and
crystal cascades conspire to convince
the visitor that this mountain magni-
ficance can not be equaled elsewhere.
An additional twenty-seven miles
brings one to Keyser's Ridge, situa-
ted within a few miles of the line be-
tween Pennsylvania and Maryland on
U. S. Route 40 at its intersection
with Maryland state route 81. Key
ser's Ridge enjoys strategic loca-
ton and the mountain climate makes
it attractive to the summer vacation
list. Six miles westward one reaches
Grantsville, located near the intersec-
ton of U. S. PIG and U. S. 40. Grants
vile is beautiful little town with
plenty of accommodations for tour
lists or vacationists desiring place
of beauty and quiet"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08

The day has finally come for the
boys and girls who have waited for
the circus. 1t is here and the show
will go on promptly at 200 o'clock at
the Baltimore and Ohio show grounds
providing a truck or two more arrive
in time. One of the circus officials
stated this morning that two trucks
had failed on the National Highway
about thirty miles out of town and
that three trucks had been sent back
from here to bring the loads in that
were carried by the disabled vehicles.
He felt that no trouble would result
from the little mishap, however, and
that the two performances would be
conducted on schedule time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Young People To Meet In The
Lutheran Church

The meeting of the Oakland Young
Peoples League will be held in the
Lutheran Church Sunday evening at
7 o'clock. Mary Eva Compton will
be the leader and she has splendid
topic to work up. The meeting last
Sunday was well attended, and all
appreciated the talk by Rev. Brock
on "What the Young People Expect
from the Church." A large number
of the young people attended the
pageant at Mountain Lake, Tuesday
night. Plans are being made to
have picnic some time next week
which will be announced at the meet
ing on Sunday evening.
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Judge Sloan Will Address ROtar'
ians Tomorrow Evening

A program consisting of special
musical numbes and an address by
Chief Judge D. Lindley Sloan, of
Cumberland, will be presented tomor-
row evening at TIE regular weekly
meeting of the local Rotary Club.
DR.. F. l. Johnson, of New York,
delivered a stirring address to the
membership of the club at the meeting
last Friday evening. DR.. Johnson, an
official of the Mission Board of the
M. E. church, and an extensive trav-
eler, gave some interesting facts con-
corning China and its government
CLEANED at first hand while he was in
that country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Prominent Terra Alta Merchant
Succumbs to Typhoid

Luther B. Patrick, aged 81 years, a
prominent merchant of Terra Alta,
West Va, and we'll known to a num-
Der of Oakland merchants and other
business men, died in the Western
Maryland hospital at Cumberland on
Saturday from typhoid fever.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1929-08-08
Natal Notes.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward c. Lawrence
announced on Tuesday morning the
birth of a daughter.
Rev. and Mrs. Paul Linaweaver, of
Washington, D. c., announced the
birth of son on Saturday.
Born, to Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Tor
rey, at Grafton, W. Va, on Tuesday,
a daughter.