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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1930-01-16
The Linotype and It's Inventor

This article that you are reading
was composed % Mergenthaler lin
otype machine. Ottmar Mergenthaler,
Baltimore mechanic, delicate and of
the dreamy type, worked patiently
for years in its invention, and when
he explained to his fellow workmen
on the Baltimore News that his ma
chine, when completed, would do the
work of half a dozen type settlers the
union printers looked at one another
and smiled knowingly. But at last
the dream of Mergenthaler was real
lied and his first linotype machine
made it's appearance for the first time
at the Chicago Worlds Columbian Ex-
position in 1898. The first operator
upon this machine was Edward Hirsh,
of Baltimore: Publishers, editors and
printers (among whom was the edi-
tor and publisher Of The Republican,
collected around Hirsh to see the ma
chine, and all were skeptical and many
said it was not practical; would cost
too much to install and would always
be getting out of order-just as the
skeptics ridiculed the early automo-
biles and flying machines.
But the Mergenthaler machine, the
dream of this Baltimorean, is now
used throughout the world, and it is
a very poor country newspaper that
doesn't boast of owning one or more Of
these labor-saving devices.
In addition to be an interested OBJ
server of the first machine at the
Chicago Fair, the publisher of The
Republican had its operation and pos
sibilities fully explained by Mr. Hirsh,
who also gave him one of the lines of
type cast by the machine. This type
line is still preserved in The Republi-
can office and differs but slightly
from the lines being cast today. 1t
was more than twenty-five years later
before the first linotype was installed
in The Republican Office.
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BOOTLEG PACIFISM

Politicians and journalists who in
one breath complain that there is lax
ity in liquor law enforcement and in
the next abuse prohibition agents and
members of the Coast Guard because
an occasional rum-runner is killed,
are not exactly consistent, to say the
least.
Whatever one may think of the gen.
eral policy of prohibition, certainly
there is no room in. this country for
sympathy with gangs of law-breakers
who employ gunner for the purpose
of carrying on the traffic of SNUG
Cling and boot-legging. The head of
the national Coast Guard is right in
saying that such desperadoes, en-
gagged in lawlessnes for the money
there is in it, cannot be stopped by
friendly gestures and sympathetic adj
monitions. ,... .
Surely the prohibition agent or
member Of the Coast Guard who goes
out to meet gunner is not to be blam-
ed if he arms himself against the GER
tain use of weapons in an emergency
and shoots to stop a fugitive law
breaker or to save his own life. There
are no tears shed in certain quarters
which weep copiously over mortality
among rum-runners, when prohibi-
ton agent or member Of the Coast
Guard is killed in the performance of
duty. jim
There is good deal of significance
in this cutlery of 'ceftain metropolitan
journals and politicians when Snug
gler or boot-legger is hurt. And that
significance is not pleasant to contem-
plate. '% u
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nant was formed, to the effect that
the League abolished neutrality and
that all members were bound to act
jointly to punish an offender against
the League or its agreements.
It has been the American idea that
the Kellogg Pact if it were a peace
pact, could only be enforced by the
power of public opinion. Otherwise
it might easily become pact of war
instead of pact of peace. In fact it
was one of the chief objections offered
in the Senate to our Joining the
League that because neutrality would
be abolished we would be bound up in
all sorts of European quarrels and
misunderstanding in which we had
no interest. The statement of Secre-s
tary Stimson in commenting on the
British white paper, should therefore
be effective in clearing up the sitha-
ton.
While this incident may not be SO
important in itself, it certainly does
illustrate the difference between the
American and European views of in
ternational affairs. In Europe for
centuries, the nations have been pit
ted one against the other, and col
lectively in alliances and ententes de-
signed to preserve the balance of pow
er, in time Of peace or to gain ad-
vantage over the other fellow in case
of war. In America it has been our
desire from the first to avoid entang-
ling alliances with all nations, and
to cultivate friendly relations with
each. In order to do this we have
sought to promote peace by mutual
understanding and general agreement
to arbitrate all difficulties.
The misunderstanding arising from
the British white paper therefore is
another proof of the fact that it will
pay US we'll to proceed carefully and
cautiously in our agreements with all
other nations, keeping at all times in
the forefront the time honored policy
of friendship with all nations and en-
tangling alliances with none.
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GLADES

Beulah Alexander. was visiting her
uncle, A. j. Alexander, at Flatwoods,
Wednesday of last week.
Lucille Glotfelty spent Tuesday in
Accident. ..
Elmer Bethel is spending some
time with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. L. Bethel.
Mr.. Curtis Bethel, Detroit, Mich,
was visiting his sister, Mrs. Opel,
last week.
Eli Gingerich, of Iowa, was visit
ing relatives in this section last week.
Mrs. Simon Beachy was calling on
Mrs. Mahlon Bender Monday.
Mrs. C. C. Stephens and Mrs. Myr-
tie Beachy were shopping at Cassel-
man one day last week. ~.
Miss Sarah Bender returned to her
home Tuesday from Springs, Pa.
where she attended a conference fol-
a week.
Ernest Beachy was calling on Noah
Schrock Sunday.
Mary and Susie Orendorf, Sherman
Miller and Beulah Alexander were
Sunday guests at the Solomon Oren.
dorf home.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16,, 1880.
EVANSVILLE GOING
FORWARD

The Republican extends its con-
CALCULATIONS to Grantsville, for
through the progressiveness of
the citizens of that town and the
Cumberland and Allegheny Gas
Company, natural gas will soon
be available to every resident in
that municipality. ~
1t is just one instance where
cooperation means better things.
Had only a few citizens of the
town wanted the product and had
only a handful been willing to
sign an agreement to use it,
should it be piped into their town,
then preparations for laying the
gas line would never have gone
forward.
But as it is, practically every
property owner in Grantsville
contracted to use gas and this at
titude Of progressiveness, which
has always been valuable asset
in the Grantsville section, is again
bearing fruit.
The town is already enjoying a
twenty-four hour electric service
and this added commodity will
still further enhance the desira-
bility- of people to live and carry
on business in the beautiful old
town on the National Highway.
1t is The Republicans conten-
ton that when one community in
the county shows a progressive
spirit that fact adds materially to
the progressiveness of other COM
munities.
The achievement is due in a,
large measure to the wide-awake,
up-and-doing spirit that pervades
the Grantsville people.
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SORE THROATS
and COUGHS
Quickly Relieved By This Safe
Prescription

Here's doctors prescription that
is really throat insurance. Sore or ir-
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in Is minutes or your money will be
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The remarkable thing about Thox-
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is pleasant tasting and safe for the
whole family. Ask for Thoxine 35c.,
60c., and $1.00 bottles. Sold by Con-
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advertisement 4S-1t.
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NEUTRALs NOT ABOLISHED

e.
A statement in a recent official
British paper to the effect that in fu-
ture wars there would be no neutrals
and therefore no question of neutral
rights, led to rumors and statements
here and abroad to the effect that I'M
der the Kellogg treaty the United
States, in case of war between two
other powers, would be called upon to
take sides after deciding which ma
ton was the aggressor and that we
had therefore succeeded in getting,
into some sort Of, a. league after all.
These theories, were finally set at
rest by statement from Secretary
of State Kellogg to the effect that,
the British paper quoted referred only
to the covenant of the League of Ma
tions and not to the Kellogg Pact and
was a reiteration of the League the
ory advanced at the time the cove
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the buggy in which he was attempting
to cross the railroad tracks.
W. R. Offutt, H. A. Loraditch, Miss
Jennie Miller, ]. S. Gnegy, Miss Dun
ham, Prof. Rathbun, Piedmont; Miss
Rebecca Thayer, A. W. Dewitt, Su-
perintendent Browning and U. G. Pal
mer were all listed on the program
Of the teachers institute to be held
in Oakland on Saturday, January ~.
Messrs. D. E. Offutt and Gilmor S.
Hamill went to Wheeling on business
connected with their mining interests
in that section of the, country. i,
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GORTNER


Church services next 8 Jay morn
ing at the church of the 81 kthren.
Mrs. Noah Slabaugh wa struck by
car while attempting 70 cross the.
State road near the home of Mr.. ,Ja-.
cob Swartzentruber, last Friday
morning. Her injuries, however,
proved not to be serious, but she was
confined to bed at the Swartzentruber
home until Sunday afternoon when
she was removed to her home. The
driver of the car was Mr.. John Web
er, of Weber,. who was enroute to
Clarksburg, w. Va. aG .',
+ Mrs. Harry Beeghly entertained
about eighteen ladies at a quilting on
Wednesday. ~ IL. ~ r.
p Mrs. Mary Lee spent Monday with
Miss Grace Mason, and the remainder
of the weekend with Miss Gussie
Lantz, during the absence of Miss
Minnie Shaffer, who was the guest of
her niece, Mrs. Greedy Janoske.
Miss Ruth Schlossnagle is en-
ployed by Mr.. and Mrs. Chambers
Spiker, who are announcing the birth
Of son. rs, t~. - ,.!' .
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kahl, Oak
land, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Martin on Sunday. e.'.''
Mrs. Mary Dever and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Sisk spent one evening last
week with Mr.. Spiker's. home folk at
Loeb Lynn.
Mrs. Anna Bittinger was Grants
vile visitor over, the weekend.
Mr.. Milton Hershberger, near
Springs, Pa, died in Memorial hospi-
tai, Cumberland, on Sunday. A num-
Der of his relatives of this community
attended the funeral services,
Mr.. Harley Wotring and son Har-
old, East Liverpool, o., are guests of
Mrs. Amanda Hoff, at this time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Swartzen-
truber, Mr.. H. E. Yoder and daugh-
tiers, Fannie and Amelia, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. L. Swartzentruber and the
Lichty family attended a sale in
Grafton on Monday.
Mrs. William WEIGH and Mrs. Paul
WEIGH spent Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Elwood Schlossnagle. Mrs.
Schlossnagle has recovered from an
attack of muscular rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Sisk were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Enlow, near Oakland, on Sunday.
Mrs. P. P. Gortner and Mrs. Anna
Bittinger spent last Tuesday with
Mrs. Dice Spiker.
Mr.. Simon Swartzentruber attended
the funeral of Mr.. David Arnold at
Underwood on Tuesday.
The Misses Click and Lamb, Swan
ton, spent Sunday evening in this
vicinity. =. ....
Esther Beachy and Mrs. Jonas
Petersheim are ill at this time.
Mrs. Hurley Miller and Miss Bertha
Lee took supper at the home of Mr..
S. w. Slabaugh on Sunday evening.
Miss Frieda Hershberger and Mr..
Glen Yoder, Grantsville, called on
relatives at Gortner on Monday
Miss Lucille Bernard, Pleasant VAL
ley, spent Monday night with Miss
Anna Virginia Slabaugh.
The social or community sing held
at the Union church at Gortner last
Sunday evening was very much en-
joyed by all who attended, and the
church was crowded. Choirs from the
following places took part: Brookside,
Gladeview, Maple Spring, Mt. Grove,
Texas, and the home choir. The
ladies' choir from Gladeview rendered
a few selections, also the mems
choir. A duet was rendered by a girl
and boy from Eglon. We hope to
have more Of these sings.
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NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons that I will not permit trespassing
of any kind on my property located in
Election District No. / of Garrett
county. Persons are especially warned
not to open fences or to pass through
or over my fields with vehicles, trac-
tors, etc., under penalty Of the law.
47-S* RICHARD CUSTER.
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BITTINGER

line regular antludI LHCeCinS ~ khC
Bittinger Mutual Telephone. Company
was held in the school house, in this
village, last Saturday afternoon, but
according to reports, there was not a
very satisfactory attendance of stock
holders. :
W. E.: Buckle, an employee of the
Kelly-Springfeld Rubber Co., of Cum
berland, who has been of, duty for
some weeks, which time he spent
with his family here, was recalled to
his old position on Monday Of this
week. l..
Messrs. Oliver Buckle and Law
renee Brenneman, were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Ira burst, last Sunday
afternoon. -
The regular monthly meeting of
the Woman's Missionary society, of
the Lutheran church, was held at, the
parsonage in this village, last
Wednesday afternoon. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver. G. Buckle and
two Sons, Joe and Kenneth, returned
from two weeks tour of the south,
last Sunday evening and Mr.. Buckle
is again seen daily on his rugular
route as Star Route Mail carrier, be-
tween this village and Grantsville.
Frank Brennen1an spent part of
last week grading some roads in the
vicinity of Avilton, this county.
Mr.. Jesse Butler, of near Jennings,
was a pleasant business visitor ip
this village one day last week.
The deplorable condition Of roads
in this section compelled the hauling
of saw logs, by truck, to cease last
week. II
Messrs. Lawrence and John Fort
ney and Asa J. Orendorf made bust
ness trip to Oakland one day last
week H.
Miss Belle Stoddart, one of the
teachers in the village school, was
detained at her home in Frosthurg
all of last week by the illness of her
mother. Mrs. Leatherman, of Grants
vile, taught in her absence.
Local hunters and trappers report
unusual success in the taking of fur
bearing animals this season, but on
account of the mild weather the value
of the fur is not so good. -,.
Some farmers in this neighborhood
are taking advantage of the open
weather to do some blowing, in ad-
vance for the spring seeding.
Revs. McCauley and Skipper, of the
Pentecostal faith, spent last Wednes-
day in this village, as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C. E. Ellithorp.
Miss Ercelle Giles, of Evansville,
paid friends in this village brief but
pleasant call one evening last week.
Oliver Beachy, who is employed in
the Frederick M. Bittinger coal mine,
was brought home one evening last
week suffering from the effects of bad
air in the mine.
Thomas Platter, of Jennings, was
seen in this neighborhood very recent
ly.
Miss Banatine, supervising teacher
for this part of the county, visited the
village school one day last week.
Some have forgotten to write 1880,
instead of 1929, but many more have
forgotten to keep the New Years
resolutions.
Jacob Sechler, of near St. Paul, Pa,
visited his sister, Mrs. Fred Bittinger
here few days ago.
D. D. Otto, of Springs, Pa, de-
livered a truck load of drainage tile
to Mr.. Thomas Brenneman, Of this
place, last Saturday.
n -.
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limited Brethren Church.

Preaching on the first and third
Sundays of each month at Underwood
at 1900 a. M, and at Crellin at 7:30
p. m.
Preaching on the second and fourth
Sundays of each month at Lynndale
at 11:00 a. M, and at Pleasant Valley
at 800 p. m. Loeb Lynn at 1880 p. m.
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IN DAYS OF OLD
FORTY YEARS AGO.

Delegate G.. w. Merrill returned
home from Annapolis and was taken
i'll which prevented his return to the
State House until the following week.
Norman Barnard, prominant farm
er, had his leg broken when he was
kicked by a horse at his farm.
The district teachers institute at
Deer Park was enlivened by the pre-
sentation of a play entitled "The
Train Tomorrow" Those taking part
in the presentation were teachers in
the schools of the county.
C. M. Rathbun was installed chan
cellor commander of the K. Of P.
lodge at Mountain Lake Park. C. F.
Dawson was installed vice chancellor
and D. M. Dixon, master of finance.
Z Edwad j. Frank Jacob Echard,
James Hinebaugh and Baker Johnson
were appointed constables for cleo
ton districts, Nos. 2, g.. z and 3, re-
spectively, by the County Commits
sioners. 4
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Mahlon McIlvain Sweitzer, son of
John J. Sweitzer, Swanton, was killed
January 8 when train No. IL struck
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NOTICE TO MERCHANTS

D. W. and, R. S. Wilson will not
be responsible for debts contracted by
Hester B. Wilson.
R. S. WILSON.
Wilson, w. Va, Jan. 10, 1880.
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CAREER
ENDS At g

CHICAGO, Sept. Q dN5).
The ambitious crime career Of
young Peter Nicastro, 23-year-old
gangster and bootlegger. came to
an end today when his bullettorn
body was pitched from q speeding
automobile on Canal Street.
Despite his youth Nicastro was
recently regarded as a power In
West Side gang circles.
Although four bullets fired at
close range had passed through
his head, Nicastro was still breath
ing when picked up and rushed to
q hospital. He died few minutes
later without speaking. Police
said he had been shot while In the
automobile.
Police saw some significance in
the fact that the district where Nj
castro was thrown from the auto
mobile is known as a stronghold
Of the "Scarface" Al Capone gang.
Nicastro's assassins sped away
without slackening speed.
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BULL KILLS SPECTATOR

MADRID, Sept. 9 QN.So-A
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from his body. It sailed high into
the air and landed to the hilt in
the chest of a spectator, who died
shortly after. The victim was un-
able to dodge the flying missile.
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