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New Britain herald., 1930-02-20
Chicago Assured Millions Today
 To Pay Back Salaries of Workers
 At Conference With Wealthy Men
Promises of Financial Leaders Bring Order at Last in Chaos of City Treasury - Tax War rants to Be Sold.

Chicago, Feb. 20 (UP)-Polc4- men whistled on their beats an.l school teachers hummcd at their desks today because Chicago's mil lionaircs had agreed to dig down into their pockets for as many mil lions as needed to pay the long overdue salaries of more than 43,- O0p public employees.
 Modest homes. where since before Christmas the press of poverty has been heavy, were gay because of the action taken by 70 cmssarics of big business at q conference in the Som- horlY magnificent Mid-Day club yes tcrday.
 No Discordant Note
 We will do our part" was the keynote of the conference and there WAs not a discordant tone as Chi caSo's capitalists, railroad cXccu- lives, packers department store owners, utilit s executives and other leaders of commerce and in dustry pledged their aid in the financial crisis.
 Tt was indicated that we could raise $43,000 900 at once" was the chcery assurance of Attorney Silas II. StraWn, who as head of the citi- ZenS' rescue committee" has been tireless in his labors to evolve way out of the morass of debt that has crippled operations of the local gov ernments for months.
 Pledges of an additional S7,OOO.- 0O0 are expected immediately and as soon as they are received the plan worked out at the "conference of the miUions' yesterday will be- come effective.
 City, county, school board and sanitary district officials have listed their essential needs for the period until July 1, whcii tax moneys will be available, at $74,00O,0Oo. Whcth- CT each will be forced to curtail operations approximately onc-third to keep within the $50.O0O. .00J emergency loan or whether the ad- ditional money. can be obtained was ConjcCtural today.
 No Written Pledges
 The spoken word of the business men was the open sesame to relief at yesterdays conference. No writ . ten pledges were cXactcd.
 The banks will do more than their share,' promised Melvin A. Traylor, president of the First Ma tional bank. That sentence meant millions.
 The packers always do their share" said Henry Nccdcr of Swift H5 Company. And they will con- tinue to do it," added Philip Reid of Armour &5 Company. That as surancc meant millions more.
 We will do our part" declared W. E. Storey, president of the Santa lG railroad.
 And so it went, around the con- ference table at which sat men who represent approximately half of Chicagos massed billions.
 The money is to be raised through sale of tax anticipation warrants.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-20

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
new HEALTH NURSE TAKES
CHARGE OF OFFICE TODAY
Miss Ruth Martin Assumes PO-
sitiOn as Public Health Nurse
Vacated by Miss Rhesa King

Miss Ruth Martin, R: N, who was
recently appointed as public health
nurse of Garrett county, assumed the
duties of her new Office this MORN
ing in the Court House, Oakland.
She will spend the first few days
in getting acquainted with her duties,
and will then prepare a program of
inspection among school children. Her
activities during the next few months
will deal almost entirely with the
health of school children, she stated
this morning.
Miss Martin was engaged in health
work in the Kitzmiller health center
during the past year, and prior to
that she spent one and one-half years
in Mineral county, West Va, in rural
health work, and one year in Gin
cinnati. She received her training in
Hoffman hospital, Keyser.
She fills the vacancy made by the
resignation of Miss Rhesa M. King,
who is now supervising nurse for
Westmoreland county, Greensburg,
Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Many Pay Last Respects to the
Late J. M. Stanton.

One of the largest funerals ever
held in Oakland took place Monday
morning at $3.50 o'clock from st.
Peters Catholic church, Oakland,
when residents of Oakland and people
from neighboring towns gathered to
pay their last respects to jeremiah
M. Stanton, whose death occurred last
Wednesday evening, December Is, an
nouncement of which was made in
The Republican on Thursday.
The Rev. FIR. Thomas j. Stanton,
brother of the deceased, conducted a
high requiem mass, assisted by Rev.
William j. McVeigh, pastor of the
local church, and Rev. William Kelly,
pastor of the Hancock Catholic church,
the latter delivering an extremely ap-
propriate sermon and one calculated
to console the relatives and friends
of the deceased. Interment was made
in the Catholic cemetery.
The pallbearers were Messrs. ?. j.
Garrett, H. A. Loraditch, Joseph E.
Harmed, G. A. Fraley, Cecil Smith and
A. D. Naylor.
Mr.. Stanton had been active in civic
affairs in Oakland during his lifetime
and was held in high esteem by all
who knew him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
w. r. OFFUTT AWARDED
PRIZE FOR DECORATIONS
Contest for Best Decorated Res
idence Sponsored by Rotary

William R. Offutt received first
prize in the contest sponsored by the
Oakland Rotary Club for having the
best decorated and lighted home in
the community durin gthe Christmas
the community during the Christmas
holidays, Delbert Davis, president of
the club, announced yesterday after
noon. Miss Lottie Loar won second
place and Ernest Shirer, third.
The awards total $25, of which Mr..
Offutt will receive $3.50; Miss Loar,
$3.50, and Mr.. Shirer, 500.
The spirit of the contest was en-
tered into by many Oakland residents
and outdoor decorations were numer-
GUS and beautiful. Colored lights,
Christmas trees, wreaths, candles,
stars and other trimmings expressive
of the season, were displayed between
Christmas Eve and New Years Eve,
during which time the judges, whose
names have not been made public,
made their inspection trips. Lights
were allowed to burn until HOO each
night.
Oakland was visited by many resi-
dents of neighboring towns who came
to see the extent which Oakland peo-
pie had gone in outward expression
of the Christmas season.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
BUS LINE is AUTHORIZED
ON NORTHWESTERN PIKE
Runs from Grafton Through
GOrmania to Virginia Line

The state roads commission, on
Thursday, authorized the extension of
the bus lines of the Blue and Gray
Transit Company from Grafton to
the Maryland state line at Gormania
through Romney to the Virginia state
line near Capon Bridge. The extern
sion was granted when the commits
sion entered orders permitting the
assignment of the certificates of con-
venience by the Meyer Transit Com
pany, of Davis, to the Blue and Gray.
The commission also authorized the
Washington Transportation Company,
of Wheeling, to assign to the White
Star Line, of Washington, Pa, certi-
ficates for bus lines between the Ohio
state line at Wheeling and the Penn
sylvania state line near West Alex
ander, and return the Pennsylvania
state line near Mount Morris and
Morgantown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Couples From West Virginia
Compose 759 of Total-August
Was the Heaviest Month

An average of more than 104 mar
riage licenses each month, and more
than three each day, was the record
made during the past year at the
Office Of the Clerk of the Circuit court,
when a total of 1887 permits were
granted to couples from West Vir-
ginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland,
and IL other scattered states. The
total was 81 greater than last year
but did not come up to the record
made in 1927 when 1900 licenses
were granted.
During July and August of the
year just closed new records were
made. August was the largest month
on record, one hundred fifty-four Ii
censes being granted.
759 From West Virginia
Seven hundred fifty-nine of the
1887 couples were from the State of
West Virginia, 2O8 from Pennsyl-
vania, 81 from Maryland, At from
Ohio, and the remainder from IL
other states and the District of Co.
lumbia, including New York, South
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
NOISE WELCOMES ARRIVAL
OF NEW YEAR IN OAKLAND
Only a Few Business Places
Closed For New Years Day

The usual noisy greeting welcomed
the New Year at midnight Tuesday
with bells, whistles and the firing of
guns adding to the din, with a few
Happy New Years" thrown in for
good measure. The ovation was short
lived, however, as it subsidized almost
as suddenly as it started.
The occasion was observed by a
few with watch night parties in
homes, and a union service of the
young people of the Oakland church
es, but no general or public festivity
was arranged.
The postoffice and few business
establishments were closed on We'd
nesday but banks and other business
establishments remained open for
business. Many of the establishments
took advantage of the holiday to get
the annual inventories under way
while others retained the old tradi-
ton of starting the new year right by
operating all day. -
One of the noticeable features of
the arrival of the new year is the fact
that 1929 automobile license plates
disappeared from the streets and in
their place the new 1880 plates of
green and white appeared.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
MARRIED.

RObinsOn-Fulmer. Jarvis Rob-
inson, son of DR.. and Mrs. John G..
Robinson, of Gettysburg, Pa, former
ly of Oakland, and Miss Catherine
Fulmer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Fulmer, of Bethlehem, Pa, were
married in the chapel of the Lutheran
church, New York City, on December
81. The Rev. Felix G. Robinson, a
brother of the groom, performed the
ceremony. Only the immediate fam
lily and few friends attended. Mr..
Robinson was graduated from Gettys-
burg high school and spent two years
in Gettysburg College. He is now en-
ployed by the firm of Eastman, Dillan
and Company, bankers and brokers,
New York. After January first the
couple will be at home in Brooklyn,
New York.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
LOCAL LODGE WILL HOLD
INSTALLATION SESSION
Knights of Pythias Officers To
Be Indicted Into Office Friday

Installation of I. R. Rudy as Chan
cellor Commander of the local lodge
of Knights of Pythias for the ensu-
ing term will be performed tomorrow
evening at Castle Hall, Oakland, it
has been announced.
Other officers to be installed include
DIN HardestE, vice chancellor; Geo.
Fulk, prelate; Walter Hardesty, keep
er of records and seal; D. W. Walter,
master of finance; E. P. Kahl, master
of work; Paul Riley, master at arms;
Stanley Bond, inner guard; Stanley
Stahl, outer guard; George Little,
trustee; M. W. Mann and Walter Har-
desty, representatives to the grand
lodge; Frank Blake and George D..
White, alternates.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Edwards Chevrolet Sales Dis.
continues Business Here

C. U. Edwards and sons, H. C. and
George Edwards, owners Of the
Grantsville Garage, Grantsville, who
have also conducted the Edwards
Chevrolet Sales Garage in Oakland
during the past year, discontinued
bushes in Oakland on January 1. The
company removed its remaining stock
to Grantsville where business will be
continued with the Chevrolet agency
for that section.
The agency for the Oakland district
has not been given out. The garage
formerly occupied by the Edwards
firm, was taken over by William R.
Browning, of Oakland, who will use
the building as storage garage and
center for the distribution of gaso-
line, oils and other products.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
STREETS IMPROVED AND
|BULDINCSERECTED Ml929
approximately $4,000 Spent
for Building Program in Oak
land-Streets Amiesited

The expenditure of approximately
$4,000 for erection and remodelling
of buildings was made in Oakland
during the past year in increasing the
assets of the town, as well as the
permanent improvement of number
of Oakland's streets by the Mayor
and Town Council.
An industrial survey of the town,
authorized by the Town council, was
also made during 1929 which is ex-
pected to bring some industrial inter
ests here within the next few years.
Chief among the construction work
in Oakland was that of the addition
to the William-James hotel, and the
addition to Oakland High school,
each costing more than $4,000. Other
buildings constructed during the past
year include the home of Albert L.
Lee and c.. H. Browning's filling
station.
Chief among the improved build
ings is that Of the Knights of Pythias
lodge, on Third street, which was
brick veneered and otherwise i'm
proved at a cost of approximately
$4,000. Improvements were also
made in Bolden's Undertaking estab-
lishment Manhattan hotel, Oakland
Model Bakery, and Frank Smouse's
store. The front of the A. D. Naylor
home was also remodeled, and num-
Der of Oakland properties were re-
paired, reprinted and improved.
The greatest improvement in street
work was made on the main thorough
fares of the town, all of them being
amiesited at considerable cost. The
following streets received the annie
site coating: Liberty, between Will
son and Second; Green, between Sec
ond and Offutt's alley; Second, be-
tween Pennington and Oak; Alder, be-
tween Second and Third; Third, be-
tween Alder and Oak; Oak between
Third and Fourth.
All streets previously improved
were resurfaced and oiled. Other i'm
provements were made on Pennington
between Second and Third; Center
between Second and Third; Wilson
between Pennington and Center;
Third, between Oak and B. and O.
bridge; Green, between Fifth and
Sixth; Fourth, between Alder and
Green; Green, between Fourth and
Fifth; Fifth, between Green and Oak;
End, between Pennington and Crook
Including this years work, more
than 80 percent of the towns streets
are now permanently built, and it is
the hope of the present administra.
ton that in few more years every
street will be permanently construct.
ed. The first permanent street was
built 2S years ago.
Oakland, established 1861, with g
population of 1907 has grown consist.
emily during the past eleven years
and now has a population of approx
mately 1000, all modern conveniences
ample fire protection, splendid water
and sewage system, electric and gas
service, bus line and railroad facilities
and excellent educational institutions
with growing enrolment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Monthly Scout Inspection to be
Held

The monthly inspection of Oakland
Scout Troop, No. 1, will be conducted
at the regular meeting on Friday ev-
ening, when a check-up will be made
on attendance, dues, neatness, and ac-
tivity of the individual members.
Last month, the Fox patrol, under
the leadership of Harley Dawson, had
perfect record.
Due to extreme inclemency of the
weather the overnight hike to the
Scout Camp on Deep Creek Lake was
postponed.
Leroy Stewart, of Oakland, enroll
ed in the troop last Friday evening,
bringing the total membership to 45.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
To Observe Annual Week of
Prayer

Under the direction of the FEEDER
al Council of Churches of Christ in
America the churches of Oakland will
observe the annual week of prayer
with three special services as fol-
lows: Sunday evening at 1880 in
Garrett Memorial Presbyterian
church; Tuesday evening at 1880 in
Lutheran church, and on Wednesday
evening at 7:30 in the Methodist
Episcopal church
The special theme for discussion
and prayer is "The Unity of the
Churches" The local ministers will
bring specially prepared messages.
The community is invited to attend
these services.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Teacher Resigns and Skaters
Possible Record

It was entirely too soon to crow
about an intact teaching staff for
Garrett county public schools, accord
ing to Superintendent F. E. Rathbun,
because soon after the statement was
made that nobody had resigned dur
ing the Christmas holidays, Amy Car
bine, teacher at Silver Knob school,
announced her marriage to Mr.. Fran
els Monahan, Cumberland, and conse-
quently her withdrawal from the
teaching staff.
The vacancy will be filled by Miss
Lillian Harvey, McHenry, on Janu-
airy 6, 1880, when the schools will re-
open.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
/ E D
ANDREW MERRILL

Andrew Merrill, aged III, died last
Wednesday at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. John C. Boor, Piedmont, w.
Va. Mr.. Merrill was a native of Gar
rett county. He is also survived by
a son, Joseph Merrill, of Nashville,
Tenn, and a sister, Mrs. Kathryn
Metz, of Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Funeral
services were held at 2:30 o'clock Fri
day from the M. E. church, with Rev.
A. J. Begghly officiating. Interment
was made in the Oak Grove cemetery.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
l.257 MARRIAGE LICENSES WERE ISSUED LAST YEAR
BY CLERK OF THE COURT; NUMBER GREATER THAN 1928

Dakota, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana,
North Carolina, Texas, Kentucky,
Florida, Tennessee, Missouri and Illi-
nois.
In the 140 permits granted the con-
tracing parties were from different
states, West Virginia. Pennsylvania
couples having the greater number
with 43. West Virginia Maryland
couples came next with 33.
Following is table showing the
number issued each month during
1929: @
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Oakland A. A. To Open Home
Season on Wednesday

Oakland A. A. basketball team will
meet the Kingwood Bears at MAYORS
hall, Oakland, on Wednesday, January
8, in the first home game of the sea-
son.
Kingwood defeated Oakland two
weeks ago at Kingwood, 1925, and
Oakland is anxious to even the score.
Pollock, who was unable to be on
hand for the Kingwood encounter,
will be present next Wednesday, as
will also Elias, Wolf, Kahl, Sanders
and Hanst. Admission will be 20 and
so cents.
Ten dollars in gold will be awarded
on the night of the game.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Agent Promoted.

After nearly quarter century's
service as ticket agent in the B. & o.
station at Tunn elton, Charles A. Flee
gle has been promoted in the service
and transferred to Oakland where he
is now on duty. LIr. Fleegle was one
of the best known station agents in
this section and always ready to as
sist the travelling public in every way
possible. -Kingwood Argus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
RUTHERFORD B. BROWNING.

Funeral services for Rutherford B.
Browning, "a, of Cumberland, U. S.
Mail employee, who died Saturday at
his, home, were held Tuesday morning
at 9 o'clock from the Catholic church
there. Interment was made in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Winifred E. Browning, and by two
small children; two brothers, Roy, of
Fairmont, W. Va, and Robert, of
Centerville, Pa; and by four sisters,
Mrs. Margaret Lawler, Bond, KY;
Mrs. William Chisholm, Oakland;
Mrs. Blanche Harvey, Akron, O.; and
Mrs. Cleo Garrett, New York City.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Chronology of 1929 In Today's
Republican

The chronology of the year 1929,
compiled by E. W. Packard, will be
found on page seven of The Republic
can today.
The chronology contains the most
important events of the year in inter-
national, domestic, foreign affairs,
aeronautics and neurology.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Swallow Falls Home Burns

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Amos
Friend at Swallow Falls, was entirely
destroyed by fire on last Thursday
morning at an early hour. The only
thing saved from the fire was the
clothing worn by the couple at the
time. Both Mr.. and Mrs. Friend are
quite aged, the former being past rs
years old.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02

Clarence Leighton, located during
the past several months at point
near Philadelphia was here during the
holiday season visiting his mother,
Mrs. Oliver Leighton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
BOYS BAND GIVES THIRD
ANNUAL CONCERT SUNDAY
Program Heard by Large Num-
Der at Maryland Theatre-W.
w. Dawson Speaks Briefly

Before large crowd which entire
ly filled the Maryland theatre the
members of the Gilbert-Brown Boys
band of Oakland rendered its third
annual concert Sunday evening. The
concert numbers played by the orga-
nization showed the vast Improvement
made by the band since it's appear
ance before the public last Christ
mas.
Some real music was tackled and
the boys gave fine demonstration of
what had been accomplished by R. R.
Gilbert, director, and Russell Brown,
his assistant.
Walter w. Dawson gave a short
talk at the close of the program and
spoke both on behalf of Mr.. Gilbert
and the audience. Speaking for Mr..
Gilbert he said he had given his at
tention for three nights each week
to the boys in order that they might
be able to be of some value to the
community, and had expected moth
ing in return. Speaking for the audi
ence he said that the community was
deeply appreciative of Mr.. Gilbert's
efforts and the results that had just
been shown by the boys. The well
packed theatre, despite the cold and
disagreeable weather, spoke more
loudly than words the interest the
citizens had in the Boys Band.
Reeves Rlandford added to the con-
cert with two vocal selections. The
program rendered included the follow
ing:
Columbian ..............-.. March
The Elves ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Overture
Gippsland Observation-Disclosures. March
A Night in June ........ Serenade
The Rifle Rangers ......... March
Pagan Love Song, solo by Reeves
Blandford H.
Silent Night, Holy Night, solo by
Reeves Blandford.
Energy .s...........ss.s overture
Military Escort ............ March
Dawn ................ Revere
The New Colonial .......... March
The use of the Maryland Theatre
was donated by Mr.. B. I. Gender,
manager, and was highly appreciated
by members of the band as well as
by the sponsors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold H. Harmed
spent few days this week with rela-
tives in Cumberland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02
Total

During the past eleven years 49,
245 marriage permits have been is
sued from the clerks Office, an aver
Continued on Page Eight
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02

The use of the Maryland Theatre
was donated by Mr.. B. I. Gender,
manager, and was highly appreciated
by members of the band as well as
by the sponsors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-02

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