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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FROM EUROPEAN TRAVELS
Visited Several Main European
Countries and Attends Clinics

DR.. Henry w. McComas returned
home yesterday morning after two
months European tour as the sole
delegate from Maryland of the Amer
lean Public Health Association. The
chief purpose of the trip was to study
health and hygiene and its relation
to mankind from maternity to old age.
DIR. McComas states that there were
three main meetings: the Congress OF
the Royal Sanitary Institute at Mar
gate, England; the International Hy-
giene Exhibition, at Dresden, Ger
many, and the International Congress
on Micro-biology, at Paris, France.
Those in the tour were received at
every city on the route by the Off
Gals and the ministers of health OF
the cities and nations entered.
At Leysin, Switzerland, visit was
made to the clinic and Hydro-Thera-
peutic establishments of DR.. Auguste
Roller. Many schools were visited
along the way and much attention was
paid to child life. Round table dis
cussions were entered into upon the
steamship as to what one would see,
and did see and drew from it.
DIR. McComa also went on many
side trips and saw many of the show
places of Europe. Oberammergau
was visited on the way home where
the Passion Play was witnessed.
DIR. McComas brought home with
him many gifts and bits of finery for
members of his family and friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
14TH SESSION OF MISSION
SCHOOL TO CLOSE FRIDAY
Pageant Will be Presented by
Oakland Missionary Society

The fourteenth session of the Mt.
Lake Park mathematician Sum-
mer School of Missions will close to-
morrow evening with a pageant to be
presented by the Methodist missionary
society of the Oakland M. E. church.
The school, which has been in session
since Sunday, under the leadership of
Mrs. F. l. Johnson, seems to have ia
ken on new life, according to those
present, and it has been declared that
the program, in it's entirety, has been
one of the strongest and most help
full that has been presented in many
seasons.
The need of new awakening Of the
spirit in the hearts and minds of the
Christian people of America, has been
stressed in the classes which have
been held throughout the week.
Schools for seniors, young people,
and juniors have been held with out
standing teachers in all three divisions
and prominent speakers have been
present and delivered addresses each
evening.
Camp Clean, camp for girls, held
in connection with the school, has
been in charge of Miss Anna F. Shaw,
of Round Bay, an experienced leader
Glasses are held each day with dis
cussion graoups which are adapted to
their own ages and needs. Plenty OF
recreation is provided.
All are invited to the closing ses-
sion on Friday evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
ARE NAMED BY BOARD
Vacancies In 3 Schools Filled by
Appointments Recently Made

Principals for the three Garrett
county high schools where vacancies
prevailed Oakland, Accident and
Kitzmiller-have been filled by re-
cent appointments made by the Board
of Education, the three appointees
having signified their willingness to
accept the positions offered by enter
ing into contracts with the Board.
Foster D. Bittle, for six years prin-
cipal of the Williamsport (Md.) high
school, will have charge of Oakland
high school. Mr.. Bittle is a native of
Frederick county. He received his
A. B. degree at Gettysburg College
and his A. M. degree at Johns Hopkins
University. Following his graduation
he taught in the high school at Fred
erick and afterwards at Williamsport
from which point he comes to Oakland
with excellent recommendations.
Other appointments on the high
school faculties of the Oakland and
other schools of the county have not
yet been announced with the exception
of the principals referred to above.
Benjamin O. Aiken, a graduate of
Duke University at Durham, N. c.,
where he received his A. M. degree,
will be principal of the Accident high
school. Mr.. Aiken has been principal
of the Poolesville (Md.) school for
three years and like Mr.. Bittle, car
ries with him recommendations of a
high class from the school officials of
Poolesville.
At Kitzmiller, Ollie P. Jones, ma
tive Marylander; graduate of Blue
Ridge College, where he received his
A. B. degree, and a student at the
University of Maryland and West
Virginia University, recently principal
of the Warrington wv. Va.) high
school, will be the principal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
FAIR MANAGER SECURES
SHOWS FOR 80 EXHIBITION
Probably Largest and Best En-
tertainment To Be Presented

Henry M. Speicher, general mana
ger, has just announced that he has
contracted with the American Expo
sition Shows to exhibit here during
the Fourteenth Annual Garrett Coun-
ty Agricultural Fair this year, which
is to be held on September 16, IT, Is
and 10, at the Fair grounds, near
town. The American Exposition shows
will bring with it five rides, 20 shows
and 40 concessions. A good negro
minstrel is also promised to accom-
pany the show during the fair. Mr..
Speicher stated that the American
Exposition Shows is the best carnival
that he has ever seen, and he was told
by several responsible persons that it
is the best on the road this year.
Mr. Speicher also states that there
will be airplane acrobatics and para
chute jumps every day of the fair as
free entertainment.
Grains crops are reported to be very
good this year, while the potato crop
is said to vary in different sections of
the county.
Farmers of Garrett county and the
adjacent counties who are expecting
to exhibit their products should be
considering seriously at this time the
selection of material from their ripen-
ed crops.
The premium list this year will be a
very attractive one and many impor-
tant changes have been made in the
various departments.
Everyone is urged to enter exhibits
at the fair and all are requested to at
tend and thus make this fair a success
in every respect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
FOREST FIRES CONTROLLED
BY FAITHFUL FIGHTERS
Rain Yesterday Assisted Work.
ers In Their Efforts to Subdue
Flames In Wide Scope

A forest fire that might have caused
untold disaster to Garrett county was
finally brought under control Tues
day evening thru the heroic efforts Of
Fire Chief George Ke-ins and a group
of thirty-five or forty men who had
been recruited from Oakland, Mt. Lake
Park and the Mount Airy Canning
Company. The fire started about three
quarters CT a mile southeast IF Mt.
Lake and due to the terrible dry con-
dition soon became of nenacing pro-
portions. When Chief Ke"ins and his
men arrived on the 'Icene many acres
of forest on the west side of the old
Deer Park road, between Mt. Lake
Park and Broadford were already in
flames. 1t was almost a Herculean
task to undertake but after two days
and two nights of constant fighting,
and with the aid of the slight rainfall
Wednesday, it was finally brought un-
der control. According to Kerins, there
were times when the situation seemed
hopeless, the fire burning faster than
the men could follow it. Luckily the
fire was halted before it reached
several acres of oats located on farms
nearby. The fighters were forced to
work with water soaked cloths tied
over their mouths and nostrils due to
the dense smoke that chung close to
the ground. Before the confagration
was finally brought under control,
over 700 acres of forest land was COM
pletely devastated, according to Mr..
Kerins.
In all probability the fire was caused
by someone carelessly tossing a ligh-
ted cigarette or match to the ground
not thinking what serious damage
might be caused. The numerous fires
that have occurred recently within the
county should be ample warning to
everyone to take more than the usual
precautions against starting forest
fires thru the careless handling of
matches, cigars or cigarettes.
Most of the other fires reported
were either extinguished or gotten
under control without serious damage
resulting. One however, near the
GAINESVILLE bridge at the old WEIGH
farm, required the services of the
Oakland fire fighters before being con-
trolled and several smaller fires
around the vicinity of Sang Run re-
quired the presence of fire warden A.
L. Sines. In the vicinity of Crellin
little damage was reported done by
several small forest fires that, luckily,
were quickly prevented from spread
ing by able fighters from that section.
Least Rainfall During July
Comparing the temperature and the
rainfall for the month of June and
July, as recorded by the government
station at Weber, mile south of Oak
land, it is noted that during June the
temperature ranged from 26 to 81 de-
grees, while in July recordings were
made ranging from 80 to 95. June
was the coolest day with the 26 de-
gree reading, while Monday, August
a, was the hottest day of the summer,
the temperature reading SO degrees.
The rainfall in June was 4.61 inches,
and in July 1.91, the lowest precipi-
tation ever recorded at the Weber sta
ton for months period.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Republican Voters Will Have
Opportunity of Voting for a
Woman Candidate for Reg
lister of Wills

The Republican today presents the
candidacy of Mrs. Nina O'Brien Ri
ley, of Election District No. Z, as a
candidate for the nomination for Reg
lister of Wills, as will be seen by re-
ferring to the political announcement
page of this paper.
Mrs. Riley, prior to her marriage
several years ago, was one of Gar
rett county's we'll qualified school
teachers.
The candidate in her announcement
states that she believes she is quail
fed to handle the business of the of
flee.
Mrs. Riley is the wife of Mr.. Jas
per Riley, a progressive farmer OF
the Pleasant Valley section.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
MISS BOSLEY AND SUMMER
RESIDENT WIN GOLF TILT
Caddies Hold Contest Friday and
Juniors on Saturday

Harry Brand, summer resident OF
Mountain Lake Park, with a>52, was
winner of the mems tournament, and
Miss Evelyn Bosley with 81 was
winner of the ladies' tournament, con-
Quoted on Monday night at the Miller
Midget golf course next to the Will
liam-James hotel. Brand received a
sport belt and Miss Bosley novelty
necklace and bracelet.
These tournaments are held every
Monday evening and the twelve men
and women turning in the lowest
scores during the week are eligible
for entrance. These names are post
ed every Saturday evening so that
there will be no possibility OF those
eligible not being aware of the fact
There will be change of prizes each
week.
The names and scores of those en-
tered in the Monday night tournament
are Harry Brand, So; Fred Chesley
81; C. Buell., ST; Nelson Offutt, 81;
Casselman Chesley, SO; Robert Hicks.
SO; Seymour Offutt, 60; Stanley Bond
60; R. Laing, go; John Weber, 81; H
Smell, 62.
In the ladies' tournament were Miss
Bosley, 81; Mrs. w. B. Burruss, 81;
Hasaleah Yutzy, So; Elizabeth Floyd
90; S. Scott, II; Charlotte Bolgiano
II; Mary Bolgiano, II; Mary Adeline
Scott, 70; Helen Hinebaugh, 70; ano
Barbara Burruss, 76.
The caddies on the course had
tournament on Friday morning, which
was won by ]. Billy Yutzy with 81
and Bill Glotfelty with &c was run
ner up. On Saturday morning Their;
was a contest for boys twelve years
of age and under, won by William Til
lett with So.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
LEGION MAY FORM DRUM
CORPSAT MEETING MONDAY
Objective Thirty Men Before
Purchasing Instruments-War
Mother Is Recovering

At the meeting of Proctor Kildow
Post, American Legion, of Oakland,
Monday night a representative from
the Conn Instrument Company was
present for the purpose of discussing
the formation of a drum and bugle
corps. 1t was decided by members of
the post, after, receiving prices on the
instruments, to hold special meeting
Monday night, August IL, in order to
find out the number of men available
to qualify for a drum and bugle corps.
1t is the object of the post to get the
corps started as soon as possible, &C
cording to Joseph Gender, post COM
mander. All the members Of the post
were enthused over the idea of the
drum corps and everything points to
the immediate formation.
Twenty-three men is the lowest
possible number that can form a
drum and bugle corps, but the local
post is DESTROYS of having at least
thirty men in the organization. There
were twenty-three men present at the
meeting Monday night, and it is hoped
that every member will turn out for
the special meeting this coming Mon
day.
At the special meeting next Monday
night, R. B. Wood, the organizer OF
the Kingwood and Grafton drum and
bugle corps, will be present, and also
Captain C. P. Wilhelm, Kingwood, w.
Va, and Russell Paupe, Cumberland,
will attend. R. R. Gilbert and Russell
Brown have signified their willingness
to help by instructing the members.
Commander Gender stressed the i'm
portance of every member of the
legion being present at the meeting
Monday night.
Due to the increase in membership
of the local post, Mr.. E. c. Lawrence
has been appointed delegate to the
State Convention to be held in Balti-
more on August %, 20, and 80. This
enables Proctor Kildow post to have
three delegates present at the State
convention, as Joseph Gender and Mil
ton Sincell had already been chosen
to go as delegates. The alternates
are Edward Kahl, A. G. Hesen, and
Ronald McIntire.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ameri-
can Legion will hold food sale on
Saturday, August 9, at Smouse's
store. Miss Theresa yelling and Mrs.
Joseph Gender will be in charge. All
patronage will be greatly appreciated
Letter From Mrs. KildOw Read
The local post received a very nice
letter from Mrs. William Kildow
stating that she is improving rapidly
and thanking the post for flowers that
( they had formerly sent to her. Mrs
Kildow received fracture of the hip
when she fell in her state room on her
return from France recently in COM
pany with the Gold Star Mothers Of
Maryland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
SEEKS TO IMPROVE FISH
PROSPECT OF DEEP CREEK
Congressman Zihlman Has Been
Active In Effort To Enlist Sup
port of Federal Fish Bureau
ARE TO BE HERE TODAY

Deep Creek Lake, in Garrett
County, may yet prove a fishing
ground of more than ordinary
merit, Notwithstanding the great
disappointment that has been
experienced by anglers during
the past two or three fishing sea-
sons, if plans now under consld-
Grafton are carried out.
Today a representative OF the
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries, Wash
ington, will meet interested residents
of Garrett county at Deep Creek Lake
to discuss the whole matter and to de-
eide just what the national govern
ment can do to improve conditions ex-
listing there.
CONGRESSMAN Frederick N. Zihlman,
who recently spent several days IN
Garrett county and being a lover Of
angling, lost half day of his out
ing fishing in Deep Creek Lake. He
returned to Oakland in the evening
determined to have conditions correct
ed, if possible, for he was a greatly
disappointed man. He had caught
no trout but instead bushel or more
of those goggle-eyed tench.
The Congressman informed The Re-
publican that he would take the mat
ter up with the Fisheries Department
at as early date as possible.
Following his return to Washington,
Mr.. Zihlman wrote Swepson Earle,
of the Maryland Conservation Com
mission, concerning existing condi-
lions, a copy of the letter being sent
to The Republican, which is printed
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Union Young Peoples League
Holds Picnic at the Lake

Last night the Union Young Peo-
pies League enjoyed a moonlight pic
mic on the shores of Deep Creek Lake.
The program included swimming, a
short session around the campfire and
refreshments. Everyone had very
enjoyable outing and plans are being
made for similar picnic in the near
future.
The meeting Sunday will be at 6:45
in the Lutheran church. Miss Villa
veen Dewitt of the Presbyterian
church will be the leader.
The meeting held last Sunday,
which was led by Miss Geraldine Nor
deck, was the best attended of the
season, as there were about fifty pres
ent. More young people are wanted
to attend these weekly meetings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Mexican Found Along Track
Had Fallen From Train

Yesterday morning Mexican was
found lying alongside the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad tracks near Swanton
in dazed condition. The authorities
in Oakland were notified as it was at
first thought that the man was VIC
tim of an assault. Later it developed
that a physicians services was the
only thing required. According to
DR.. N. I. Broadwater, who attended
the injured man, he was suffering
from cuts and bruises about his head
and body as the result Of falling from
a moving freight train. After being
cared for by the physician the man
was placed on a westbound train.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Mr.. E. E. Friend, Register of
Wills, Candidate for RenOm-
inatiOn by Republicans

Mr.. Edwin E. Friend, present Reg
lister of Wills of the Orphans Court
of Garrett county, announces his can
didacy for denomination at the pri-
mary election to be held on Monday,
September 9Th.
Mr.. Friend, through the years he
has held this very important office,
has given the duties of the position
his undivided attention and has been
at all times accommodating and a
splendid official, according to those
who have had occasion to transact
business affairs with the Court.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Two Cars In Collision

A Ford roadster was practically de-
molished at the corner of Third and
Alder street last Saturday evening
about 1890 o'clock when it collided
with an Essex car, headed south on
Third street.
The Ford was being driven by a
man by the name of Ash of Garrett
county. The Essex car was driven by
a man from West Virginia, whose
name could not be learned. Ash paid
the damages on the Essex car, which
were slight. No one was injured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07
Homemakers Picnic August 2(

The Second Annual County Wide
Homemakers' picnic will be held We'd
nesday, August 20, from 11:30 a. m.
to 400 p. m.
Each club has committee who will
arrange the picnic lunch menu. Club
members are advised to get in touch
with their local committee. Bring me-
cessary dishes for picnic lunch.
Homemakers thruout the county
who are interested in what home
makers clubs do are invited to att
tend this picnic. :
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-08-07

Miss Josephine fowler, Charlotte
Court House, Va, is guest of her
brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. fowler, at the William
James Hotel, having arrived in Oak
land several days ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11

In 1859 Adelina Patti made her de-
but at the Academy of Music in New
York in Lucia" says writer In the
Brooklyn Eagle Magazine. Not since
Jenny Lind had a singer so captivated
her audience. To the end of their
lives many of her admirers insisted
that she was the last one entitled to
be called ia diva"
Twenty-Five years later in 1884, Pat
ii again sang at the academy. To her
honor a banquet was planned by a
number of prominent New York men,
including Judge DAILY, William Stein
way and Nathan Stetson. Naturally
the wives of these men were expected
TO be present, but they virtuously re-
fused to sit at the table with Patti.
who had been divorced from her first
husband, the Marquis De Caux, and
married to Nicolini. the Italian tenor.
Extremely embarrassed, the gentle
men sent committee to put the case
to Nine. Patti as delicately as posi-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11

leisure class, offers also a new outlet
for expression to the designer pos
sessed of "ideas." Indeed, vacation
ing on the beach demands u very spe-
cial wardrobe-One entirely set apart
from the regular program of dress.
See now the style parade as it
moves hither and thither on the beach
here fascinating creature affecting
the role of a bold pirate of the sea.
or maybe she is a dancing girl. this
carefree maiden posing to the right in
the picture below. Her costume sill
houettes u spot of gorgeous color
against the horizon. Her pajamas are
made of printed silk, which interpat-
terms flaming red with orange, white
and navy blue. Her bolero is navy
crepe, her hat nonchalantly flares its
huge red, yellow and blue straw brim
back from her smiling face.
Her companions suit goes nautical.
the silk print of the coat designed
with ships-navy blue on a white
background. Her dark blue pajamas
take on fashionable pleated flares
which extend from the knees. Another
big hat, if you please. You may fancy
it Of straw or stitched linen or shan
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11
Things to Keep in Mind
When undermining Home

Home modernization may be rela-
lively small thing-the substitution Of
a fire-safe roof for burnable roof,
for example-or it may be extensive.
involving drastic changes in the ar
rangement, equipment and architec-
ture of the house.
But. whether modernization is a
small or large job. it tends (1) to
increase the real value of the house,
(2) to increase the owners enjoy,
ment of it. (3) to tone up the whole
neighborhood Gust as shabby house
can depress a neighborhood). az to
Increase the family's appreciation of
the house as the center of its living.
and (5) to make the home safer,
more convenient place in which to
meet the exacting demands of today
and tomorrow.
One condition, however. governs the
effectiveness of mOderniZation. I'm
less the work is done in terms of per-
manence and as an investment its
benefits will be short lived and cor
respondingly improbable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11
Los. by Cheap Construction

In securing the financial means for
building, the very first and most i'm
portant requisite is honest construc-
ton and material. If the house is
we'll made, it stands virtually as its
own security.
Those who slight their work and
material are trifling with one of the
noblest impulses Of the human heart.
and are making sport Of one Of the
prime forces of national greatness.
Those who build faithfully and well
are real patriots. for they are con-
tributing to the solidarity of the ma
ton and the welfare of the people as
q whole.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11

TERED ruffled skirt and bodice which
defines a normal waistline.
The trickiest thing about this Co.'S
tune Is its hat made of the selfsame
calico as the dress. The idea of match
ing hats is making widespread ap-
peal for summer. The suit of shan
tung, linen or pique now takes unto
itself a hat of self fabric. either
beret or a brimmed model. The hat
with brim is usually machine stitched
row and row. Some of these fabric
hats are draped and manipulated with
all the flattering effect of more formal
modes. The self-fabric movement for
hats also extends to flowery chiffons,
organizes, dotted swiss and other
sheer weaves. These dressier modes
are often considerably shirred and
sometimes flower or lace trimmed.
AS to rick-rack braid, the which so
enhances the modish frock and the
hat illustrated, stylists have captured
this little zig gag trimming for their
very own this season, and you should
see what they are doing with it
Making entire hats Of it, In either
white or lovely tints, sewing 1t to-
gether row and row and point to point.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-07-11
Shrub. Transform Grounds

William A. Beaudry, Chicago land
scape architect. tells how the barren
grounds around the St. Gabriel church
and school were completely trans
formed within few months. And
when he had finished the story Mr..
Beaudry made this sage and encourage
ing observation. based on more than
twenty years of study of landscaping
around public buildings: Il have
never seen growing things destroyed
around public buildings where the
trees, shrubs and flowers are prop
erly planted and cared for. The
meanest man and the most ruthless
child seem to respect well kept plants
in their community and often take
great pride in helping protect Them