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Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
COST OF LIVING
HAS TAKEN DROP
Living Cheaper Now Than At Start
OF This Year

An estimate that the cost of liv-
ing in the United States is 6.5 per
cent cheaper now than at the start
of the current year was made by
the Department of Labor.
Returns from 81 cities on food
prices and from 80 cities on cloth
ing, rents, fuel, light, house furnish
ings and other items were made the
basis of the estimate.
During the six months of 1881, it
was said, food prices dropped 1873
per cent, house furnishings per
cent, fuel and light 5.5 pper cent.
clothing 4.6 per cent and rents 81
per cent. Articles in the miscellan-
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Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
OPPOSITION TO
FREIGHT RAISE
Farmers Vigorously OPP
pose Demands OF The
Railroads

With the raoill Dads and those
supporting their petition for a Is
per cent increase in freight rates
having presented their side of the
case to the Interstate Commerce
Commission those opposing the
plea of the carriers will begin to
present their testimony at hearings
before the Commission in Washing
ton beginning August 10.
Hearings will also be held at San
Francisco beginning August II,
while the nal hearing will be at
Chicago, August 81. From August 10
to 81, hearings will be held at Port
land, Oregon; Kansas City, Mo-;
Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah;
Atlanta, Ga, and at some point in
New England, probably Boston. Ten
day sfollowing the final hearing, or
al arguments will be made before
the full Commission in Washington,
when the case will be submitted for
decision.
In explaining why agriculture
cannot be expected to pay higher
freight rates under prevailing con-
ditions, Fred Brenckman, Washing
ton representative of the National
Grange, said:
"On June Is the Bureau of Ag-
ricultural Economics of the United
States Department of Agriculture
showed that the general level of
farm prices is now only 80 per cent
of the pre-war level. The prices of
commodities that the farmer must
buy are at 13O per cent of the pre-
war level, while the purchasing
power of the farmers dollar is only
62 cents. In the meantime, freight
rates have risen to 155 per cent of
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Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
INFANTILE PARALYSIS
CASES FEW IN STATE

DR.. A. c. Jost, executive
secretary of Delaware State
Board of Health, reports that
to the present date only two
cases of infantile paralysis
have been found in Delaware.
The surest means of pre-
vention, says DR.. Jost is to
shun localities in which it is
known cases occur. Children
are usually the greatest suf-
ferers, he adds, 95 per cent of
cases being under the age of
ten.
If August and September
are safely passed without
more cases presenting them
selves, DR.. Jost believes Della
ware may feel reasonably
safe against any serious epi-
demic.
Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, August 5th,' To
Tuesday, August II, Inclusive

Charles J. Holzmueller, local wea-
ther recorder, reports the following
weather conditions in Milford from
Wednesday, August 5, to Tuesday,
August II. inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14
Temperature Rain.

Total Rainfall ........ $40
The following winds and cOndi-
tions prevailed during the same
nerind:
Milford chronicle., 1931-08-14

Famous last words: 81 be-
lieve his left headlight
burning"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
Sun, After Shining Between Z
and 8 o'clock, Was Not Visible
At Any Other Time
CALLS FOR MORE WINTER

On ridge at Hooppole on Monday
morning furry denizen of terra
frma, scientifically called Arctomys
Monax, but more Familiarity recog-
nized by the name of grounding,
made his annual mid-winter appear
ance. What he did was of interest to
thousands in the county for it was
"Groundhog Day., long regarded as
marking either the end of winter or
the beginning of a prolonged siege of
inclement weather.
If Arctomys Monax was out be-
tween 1880 and 500 o'clock a. M, the
sun shone upon his furry back and he
ran to cover to remain away from
worldly things for six weeks. If he
was just little tardy, and didn't ap-
pear until 8:15, then he was safe, even
if he remained out the entire day.
Since the early Christian era Feb
ruary 2 has been the day of weather
Representation, and was known as
Candlemas day. Centuries before the
grounding poked his snout outside his
burrow into fame, the old world used
this feast day of the qualification of
the blessed virgin" to predict that:
eff Candlemas' day be fair and clear,
There'll be two winters in the year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
OFFICERS FOR MUNICIPAL
ELECTION ARE APPOINTED
Annual Selection to be Made
March 9-LegislatiOn Planned

Clerks and judges for the coming
municipal election were appointed at
the regular monthly meeting of the
Mayor and City council held Monday
evening at the City hall.
D. S. Davis, C. F. White and Mich
ael Boyle were appointed as judges,
and Miss Edith Bolden and William
Butt were appointed as clerks. The
municipal election will be held on
Monday, March 8, at which time three
councilmen and a treasurer will be
chosen. Retiring councilmen are J..
w. Whorton, H. P. Stuck, and George
Little, while the retiring treasurer
will be Miss Frances C. Hamill.
A vote will also be taken by the
citizens concerning the proposed
white way for the business section of
town. In this connection the West
Maryland Power company will volun-
tarily erect number of lights on
Second street the latter part of
February in order to show the people
what white way would be like.
Legislation Planned
It is planned within the next ten
days to present bill to the Legisla-
ture of Maryland giving the Mayor
and Town Council of Oakland power
to set aside a certain sum annually
for support of the Boys Band of
Oakland, the Free Public Library, or
similar organizations.
Routine matters occupied the re-
mainder of the monthly session. The
next regular meeting will be held on
March 2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
West Penn to Operate Special
Bus Between Crellin and
Oakland on Saturday

That a special bus would operate
between Oakland and Crellin on
Saturday afternoon and evening, I'M
der the management Of the Mononga-
hela West Penn Public Service COM
pany, was announced by Grover C.
Stemple, mayor, after conference
Sunday with Bailey Hupp, general
superintendent of the traffic depart
ment and A. T. Shaw, general man
ager of the Oakland office.
Since the new schedule of the West
Penn went into effect on February l.,
Crellin has been without bus service
to Oakland after three o'clock p. m.
The public service commission ap-
proved of the company's new schedule
which reduced the number leaving
Oakland to two each day, but the ar
engagements made Sunday call for
several trips to be made between
Crellin and Oakland each Saturday.
A bus will leave Crellin at 8
o'clock; 5:15 o'clock and Z o'clock,
and will leave Oakland and return to
Crellin at 6:45 o'clock, o'clock and
10 o'clock. The bus will be brought
from Morgantown each Saturday
afternoon, and will be returned there
after the 10 o'clock trip.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
COUNTY BOYS WIN TWELVE
PRIZES In POTATO SHOW
First Three Places in Both Di-
visions Won by Members of Gar
rett County Organizations
SPONSORED BY RAILROAD

Members of Garrett county Balti-
more and Ohio potato clubs won first
three places in the first and second
year classes at the interstate potato
show held at Morganown, w. Va, on
January % to 80 during Farm and
Home Week, and twelve of the fifteen
entries from the county placed in the
list of awards, according to report
from L. S. Hartley, B. and o. agri-
cultural agent.
Thirty-nine pecks were exhibited
by members from Mason, Jackson,
Richie and Preston counties, w. Va,
and Garrett county, Md. There were
% exhibits in the first year class rep
resenting all of the counties named
above. In the second year class there
were IA exhibits representing Garrett
county and the adjoining county of
Preston in West Virginia.
In the first year class Is of the 25
exhibits were Rural Russell variety
and the remainder were Irish Cob
blers. In the second year class all of
the IA exhibitors We're of the Rural
Russell variety.
All cash premiums from $40 for
first prize to 81 for tenth prize, and
premium ribbons awarded in connec-
ton with this exhibit were furnished
by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
through its agricultural development
The winners are as
follows:
First Year Class
Willard Hauser, Oakland, 1; Nor
man HENDERSON, Accident, 2; Allen
Kelley, Oakland, 8; Glenn Meyers,
Brandonville, W. Va, a; Karl Star
key, Ravenswood, w. Va, 5; Darrell
Martin, Oakland, 6; Denley Sheets,
Auburn, w. Va, 9; Boyd Hardesty,
Hutton, 10.
Second Year Class
Carl Everly, Accident, l.; Carl
Fratz, Accident, 2; John Speicher,
Accident, 8; Scott Wiles, Terra Alta,
W. Va, 4; Harland Weitzel, Accident,
S; Merle Wilburn, Accident, 6; Stan
ley Guthrie, Terra Alta, z; Frank
Messenger, Terra Alta, 8; Ernest
Hauser, Hoyes, 9; Ralph Feather,
Terra Alta, 10.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
STATE BUDGET FOR TWO
YEARS Is $7l,4SS,727
Governor Richie Submits APP
preparations for 1892 and 1888
to Maryland Legislature
TAX RATE REMAINS SAME

Governor Richie Tuesday submit
ted to the General Assembly the State
budget for the next two fiscal years,
authorizing the expenditure of SILL
4S8, 727.O8-a total of $34,815,312.81
in 1882, and 36,673, 414.27 in 1888
an amount unprecedented in the his
tory of Maryland.
The Governor also sent a bill set
ting the tax rate at rs cents per $500
assessment, the same as for the two
preceding fiscal years.
For the State Roads Department
alone the total authorized for expendl-
ture over the two-year period is $685.
196,449,S7. This figure is $16,910,-
859.S7 greater than the amount ap-
propriated for expenditure on roads
by the 1929 Legislature-$4,576 1926
over 1880, and $4,7O9,264 more than
in 1881.
Based On U. S. Aid And Bridges
The road appropriations are based
on the $1,000,000 the State Roads
Commission will receive from the
bridge loan, recommended for issue in
June, 1882; Federal aid of $1,O52,00O
and the amounts estimated as reve-
nues from automobile license fees and
gasoline taxes.
This is the first time it has been
possible to include the three items in
estimating the appropriation for the
State Roads Commission, and the
amount set forth in the budget is the
maximum which can be expended.
Any excess receipts will be set aside
in a special fund for the use of the
Road Commission and Baltimore city,
but cannot be expended unless and
until the succeeding Legislature de-
fines and authorizes the purpose.
!. Gas Tax Put At $31,8S1, 1896
The total estimated revenues from
all sources for the ensuing fiscal
years, after the deduction of the ap-
preparations authorized in the bud
get, would leave a balance in the
State treasury in 1882 of $3.50, 1885,
II, and in 1888, balance of $780,
O23,64. The estimated revenue from
gasoline taxes and license fees dur
Continued on Page Eighty
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
1880 FOREST FIRE LOSS IN
MARYLAND WAS HEAVY
Six Hundred Eighty Fires Oc-
Cured in 4 Western Counties

Beginning February goth with a
severe fire in Wills Mountain, which
burned six acres, the most disastrous
year of timber destruction wa S
ushered in, Mr.. H. C. Buckingham,
district forester for Western Mary
land, states in report of forest fires
in this section during 1880.
The report states:
During 1880, 2O73 fires burned
over 976O2 acres of forest land in the
State of Maryland, doing damage to
timber to the extent of $611, 900, and
costing $4,000 to extinguish. Be-
sides this direct damage tremendous
loss was suffered by the people in
destruction of game, fish and fertili-
ty of land. Fire SCARED trees pro-
duce inferior lumber and lessen the
returns from a forest community.
"In the four western counties of
the State $50 fires occurred. These
burned over ASST acres of forest
land causing a loss of $4,000 to tim
Der and cost $30,404 to extinguish.
can examination of the causes of
these $50 fires shows that more fires
were caused through the carelessness
or deliberate intent of man than for
all other causes. They are divided
as follows: lightning, 1; railroads,
45; campfres, II; smokers, PAT;
brush burning, 81; incendiary, 214;
numbering, 8; miscellaneous, At; I'M
known, 40.
"Great care must be exercised dur
ing 1881 if the burned area is to be
kept at a minimum. In spring clean
Ag first pick damp, still day in
which to burn. Then clear a wide
strip around the area where the burn
ing is to be done. Lastly keep the
fire under strict observance at all
times and be cure the last spark is ex-
tinguished before leaving.
"Make it a practice to be sure the
match is out before dropping it, and
never toss a burning cigaret or cigar
in leaves or other inflammable mater
ial. Everybody loses what timber
burns, and forest fires must be pre-
vented
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
UNLESS GROUNDING WAS A BIT TARDY IN RISING HE
SAW HIS SHADOW MONDAY AND RAN FOR COVER

If Candlemas day be wet and foul
The half O. winters gone at Yule."
Even the old Romans knew this
day. They prophecied amidst the
fiickers of candles lighted in honor of
the Goddess Februa, mother of Mars.
Over all Europe, fine weather on this
day omened unseasonably cold days
and crop failures. Foul weather fore
told bright and early spring.
In Germany the saying was: "The
shepherd would rather see the wolf
enter his stable on Candlemas day
than the sum-" Too, thank the Ger
man for grounding day.
On this day, the alternating badger
awoke. He peered without his wintry
home. If the weather was foul, he
romped about, for spring was soon to
come. If the sun shone, he scurried
back into his burrow, for the winter
was not over.
German emigrants to America, set
Ting in the east, found no badger. AS
the years sped by they substituted the
plentiful woodchuck or grounding,
who does hibernate during the winter
in this region and stirs about during
a winter warm spell, then returning
to its den to complete several weeks
more dormancy.
The woodchuck, however, is no
more a weather prophet than are
other wild creatures whose instinct
seems to warn them of approaching
weather conditions. But just try and
tell that to some people!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
To Assist in Filling Income Tax
Returns For 1880

Arrangements have been made to
assign Deputy Collectors of Internal
Revenue to various sections and COM
munities throughout the District of
Maryland for the purpose of assisting
taxpayers in filing income tax returns
for the calendar year 1880, according
to Galen L. TAFT, collector.
A deputy collector will be in Oak
land on Wednesday and Thursday,
February 25 and 26; Frostburg, Feb
ruary 81 and %; Barton, March s.;
Homecoming, March 6.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
ROUNDUP OF ALL SCOUTS
URGED FOR ANNIVERSARY
21st Birthday of Scouting to be
Celebrated February s to IA
With Special Features
PUBLIC MEETING FEB. IL

A roundup of every man and boy
who is now or who has been a Boy
Scout or scouter at any time in the
twenty-one years of the history of
scouting, will be one of the features
of the public meeting to be held in the
Knights of Pythias hall on Thursday,
February l2, in celebration of Boy
Scout Anniversary Week.
The program for Thursday evening
will be in charge of the junior officers
and parol leaders of Oakland Troop
No. 1, who have announced a full
evening for all those who attend. All
parents of scouts, members of the
court of honor, official examiners for
the court, members of the Troop COM
mittee, former scouts or scouters, and
friends of scouting are invited to be
present at the gathering at 1880 p. m.
The scout troop of Piedmont, W. Va,
and Kitzmiller, will also be invited to
attend.
The scouts will present circus
under the supervision of Harley Daw-
son, Robert Altstetter, James Nor
deck, and Richard Glotfelty, patrol
leaders; a knot tying contest under
the direction of Lewis Lawton, junior
assistant; project in first aid under
the direction of Richard Davis, junior
assistant; and signaling contest I'M
der the direction of Elvin Imam, SEN
ior patrol leader. Elvin Imam will
also be acting as chairman of the en-
tire meeting, with Mr.. Walter W.
Dawson, chairman of the Troop COM
mittee, assisting him.
Rev. C. A. Shilke will give short
address, connecting Abraham Lincoln,
whose birthday is celebrated on the
18th, with the game of scouting. Pre-
sentation of a number of awards will
be made by member of the troop
committee. The Ladies' auxiliary is
to have charge of the refreshments.
Entire Week Outlined
A program for the entire week
from February 8 to IA has been out
lined by the scoutmaster, to be fol-
lowed by the members of the local
troop. On Sunday, February 8, the
troop will exemplify the twelfth scout
law, "a scout is reverent", by at
tending church in a body at Garrett
Memorial Presbyterian church where
Rev. Walter B. Brock will speak. In
the afternoon at 1:30 the scouts will
assemble and have their picture
taken.
Tuesday, February s1O, will be
Home Day when the scouts will do
some good turn for their parents. At
the regular meeting of the troop on
Friday evening the scouts will re-
commit themselves to the Scout oath
and law.
Mobilization of the scouts will take
place on Saturday. At the sound of
several bugles in various parts of the
town the scouts will hasten to the
scout hall where Mayor Grover C.
Stemple will talk for about five min
utes and then instruct them in doing
a good turn for the community.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
To Open Bus Route to Keyser's
Ridge on February 10

The bus route from Keyser's Ridge
to Oakland has been taken over, and
two trips will be made between these
points each day, beginning on Tues
day, February 10, it has been an
nounced. The bus will be in charge
of Richard West, and schedules an
nouncing the hours for each trip have
been distributed.
The bus route was just recently
abandoned by the Blue Ridge Trans
portation company. The new bus will
make connections with busses to
Pittsburgh and other points west
ward, and Baltimore, Washington and
other points eastward.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
MT. LAKE CITIZENS SEEK
CHANGE IN OLD CHARTER
Meeting Is Held Tuesday Even
ing for Discussion of Proposed
Change of Government
COMMITTEE is APPOINTED

A meeting of the citizens of Mt.
Lake Park, for the purpose of dis
cussing the advisability of asking the
General Assembly to pass an act re-
incorporating the town giving it the
usual authority of municipal corpora
tions, or to formulate some other plan
which would be for the good of all,
was held at the Mt. Lake school house
Tuesday evening.
Notices to that effect were sent out
by Mr.. H. V. Leighton, chairman of
the annual committee, stating that
Mr.. Frank E. Baker, superintendent
of the Park, would be present and
would appreciate full and free dis
cussion of the proposed change of
government.
There was a general discussion pro-
pounded to speakers who had the
floor, the interruptions frequently be-
ing rather sarcastic, according to
some of those who attended. Late in
the evening committee was named
composed of representatives of both
the proponents and opponents of the
proposed change in the form of gov
eminent, who are empowered to work
out a plan satisfactory to both sides
and for the best interest of the Park.
The comittee is composed of Will
son L. Camden, Rev. w. B. Brock, j.
A. Elliott, on the part of the COM
munity, and F. E. Baker, Rev. I. S.
Middaugh, and H. V. Leighton, on be-
half of the Mt. Lake Park Associa-
ton.
Petition Circulated
During the past ten days petition
had been circulated at the Park ask
ing that the assembly pass an act re-
incorporating the town with mayor
and common council and comforting
upon it all the powers and authority
authorized by the laws of the State
concerning municipal corporations,
and a large majority Of the all-year
residents of the Park had signed it.
Opposition to the proposed change
is said to have developed on the part
of the summer residents of the Park,
as under the new charter only those
who would be qualified under the laws
of Maryland would be allowed to vote
for the town officers. The community
of Mt. Lake Park would be entirely
separate in its government from the
Mt. Lake Park Association.
The Act incorporating the Com
munity of Mt. Lake Park is contained
in Chapter 430 of the Acts of 1888,
approved April S of that year.
According to the proponents of the
new charter, the one under which the
Park is now operating contains many
Objectionable features, among which
are (1) that Section 2 of the Act pro-
vides" That the said Community is not
to have, possess or acquire any poll
teal franchises whatsoever, or any of
those powers ordinarily distinguish
ing public or municipal corporations
from corporations or associations
merely private" (2) That section 8
provides for a property qualification
to vote at the annual meeting, which
elects the Annual Committee, or gov
erning body of the Park. (3) That
under Section 7 the improved proper
ty belonging to the Mountain Lake
Park Association, (which is used for
the common good or the general pur-
poses of said community, or said
Association" is exempt from tax
alton.
C,,bco,,;ba for Tho PopYIb1ioau
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05
WILL BE BURIED THIS AT
TERNOON AT FRIENDS
VILE

JOHN w. MCCULLOUGH
Funeral services will be conducted
this afternoon at two o'clock at the
home of the deceased and will be in
charge of Rev. L. K. Young, a former
Lutheran pastor at Friendsville.
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Firemen Extinguish Flue Fire

Members of the Oakland Volunteer
Fire department were called to the
home of Mrs. Sarah Lawton on Pen
nington street last Friday night about
$3.50 o'clock to extinguish a flue fire.
On account of the high wind at the
time it was feared the sparks would
ignite the roof and possibly do other
damage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-02-05

At Benton Harbor, Mich, "Queen"
Mary Purnell, widow of the late
"King" Purnell, of the House of Day.,
id Colony, and her followers are en-
deavoring to locate the 100000
cashed by the "King'.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Club Members
CompAimented
In Harlingen

Just Sew club members enjoyed
Wednesday afternoon IN the home
OF Mrs. w. C. Wood Of Harilngen.
Garden flowers were used IN alum
dance about the rooms OF the at
traCtive home. "A one o'clock lunch
con was served on individual tables
UT dainty appointments. Bridge was
played during the remaining after
noon hours. No prizes were awarded.
Guests from Brownsville were
Mesdames :. M. Harvey. Duff
Howard. S. C.. Graham. Royce Rus
sell GeOrse Merriwether, NJ w.
Ward. w. ID. George. Otto Manske,
Glen Terrence. II. w. Neck, IT. "A.
Outlaw and Miss Henrietta Forge
who Is visiting Mrs. ManSke from
Poteet. Mrs. Joe Koniakowsky "
Harrington was also a guest.
Mrs. OUTLAW Will be hostess to the
ciuD next Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-27
Shower
Dance GiUen
Wednesday

Miss Estela Lavios was hostess 40
a surprise shower given "Wednesday
evening for Miss Nellie Ann Trlm-
linsOn at the home of the latter On
1904 Madison ST. Miss TumlinsOn
" % become the bride of j. r. Hide
brand on Sunday.
About 40 intimate friends or the
honOree gathered at her home and
shOwercd her with many lovely and
useful gifts. The hostess served an
Ice course.
All $50. the guests went 70 the
home " Mrs. W. A. Shultz. an aunt
Of the bride-elect. where they were
joined bv a larger group of Browns
vile and out Of town friends OF Mss
TumliuSOn. Dancing proved a de-
lightiul diversion and the South
bound Shutters furnished music
for the occasion. Punch was served
throughout the evening. The per-
sonnet included $50 guests.