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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
IN DAYS OF OLD
FORTY YEARS AGO

A large number of Oakland resi-
dents, including men, woman and chill
dren of all ages, were victims of the
grippe, which was raging in all Sec
tions of the country in epidemic form
at the time. No fatalities were re-
corded, however.
Miss Florence Shipley, of Martins
burg, and Godfrey Felty, prominent
grocer of Oakland, were married by
Rev. Cookery, at Martinsburg. Fred.
Felty, brother of the groom, was best
man, and Miss Belle Martin, of Mar
tinsburg, was bridesmaid. They were
to make their home in Oakland.
Mrs. Waltz, widow of the late Will
J liam Waltz, died at her home on
Third street in Oakland, at the ad-
vanced age of ,eighty-seven years.
She was a native of Ryan's Glade,
where she resided until moving to
Oakland. Her husband served as JUS
tice of the peace in Allegany county
before Garrett county was formed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

From the organization of Garrett
county until his death in 1888, Mr..
Waltz was bailiff to the grand jury.
Charles Koch, II, son of Christian
Koch, of the Swallow Falls section
of Garrett county, was struck and in
stantly killed by a freight train at
Hutton.
The death of Mrs. Rebecca Peters
Tower, mother of E. 2. and Charles
Tower, Mrs. G. A. Fraley and Mrs.
Edward I, West, of Oakland, was re-
corded.
James Aronhalt, an admirer and
ardent supporter of The Republican,
paid his respects to the Office during
the week.
W. A. Sturgiss, pharmaceutical
student at Washington ID. c.
school, came home to spend the holt
days. 81. :-
Fraternal and insurance orders of
the community elected officers for the
succeeding year. -.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO

Additional equipment was installed
in the Garrett County Court House,
including a hardwood counter sur
mounted by brass fretwork and glass
in the Office of the County Treasurer
Miss Sue Littman, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Littman, became the
bride of Mr.. Harry Porter, son of Mr..
and Mrs. George T. Porter. The cere-
mony took place at the brides home.
Oakland's newest playhouse, The
Maryland Theatre, was formally op-
ened when the play, "The Girl from
the U. S. A." was presented to a
packed house.
George Hipsley was cut on the hand
and face by an italian at the Park
who was endeavoring to get away
after stealing a suitcase from a trav-
cling man. The Italian was arrested
and at a hearing before Justice Teats
he was sentenced to serve two years
in the Maryland House of Correction.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

was "Wise Buying" by Miss Marga.
ret Burtis.
Personal Briefs
Miss Clara Martz has returned to
the Casselman Hotel after spending
several weeks with relatives in Hag-
erstown, Md.
Mrs. C. ]. Klock has returned to her
home at Chambersburg, Pa, having
been called to Grantsville by reason
of the death of her aunt, Miss Ella
Bevans.
DIR. B. T. Keller, who had his leg
accidentally broken at Accident dur
ing the past fall, is now much i'm
proved. ..]
Former County Commissioner Har-
vey Gortner and Mrs. Gortner had as
guests recently the formers parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. P. Gortner, of Gort-
ner. 8
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel W. Hershber-
ger, who spent the past two weeks
with their mother, Mrs. Ida Hersh-
berger, left Monday for Daytona
Beach, Florida. Mrs. Hershberger ac-
companied them to Lynn Haven, Fla,
where she will spend the winter with
her sister, Mrs. Robert Butchers.
Charles Bevans, who spent the hol.
idays with his mother, Mrs. Marshall
Beachy, has returned to Washington,
D. C.
Miss Dorothy Edwards has returned
to school at Morgantown after having
been here during the holiday season
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. U.
Edwards.
Clyde Bender has returned to the
University of Maryland, College Park,
after a three weeks vacation spent.
here with his father, J. J. Bender.
Clayton Diehl, who visited his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Diehl, has.
returned to the University of Mary
land, Baltimore, to resume his studies.
Mrs. J. U. Stanton, who visited for
a week in New York, has returned to
her home here.
John Boucher, teacher at Tome In
stitute, and Gordon Boucher, student
at St. Johns College, Annapolis, have
returned to their respective schools.
following a vacation of two weeks
spent here with their mother, Mrs. P.
C. Boucher.
Merle Hershberger has returned to
the University of Illinois after having
spent the holidays with his mother,
Mrs. Ida Hershberger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
THE GOOD OLD DAYS

The subjoined article was not writ
ten in the closing days of 1881, as
may be surmised by its readers, but
appeared more than half a century
ago when the country was passing
through troublous times as are now
upon the people.
The article appeared in the issue
dated October 10, 1857, of Harper's
Weekly, at that time a nationally
known and widely read publication:
"It is a gloomy moment in history.
not for many years-not in the life
time of most men who read this paper
has there been so much grave and
deep apprehension; never has the fu-
ture seemed so incalculable as at this
time. In our own country there is
universal commercial prostration and
panic, and thousands of our poorest
fellow-citizens are turned out against
the approaching winter without en-
ployment and without prospect of it.
"In France the political caldroun
seethes and bubbles with uncertainty;
Russia hangs, as usual, like a cloud,
dark and silent upon the horizon of
Europe; while all the energies, re-
sources and influences of the British
Empire are sorely tried, and yet to be
tried more sorely, in coping with the
vast and deadly Indian insurrection
and with its disturbed relations. in
China.
"It is a solemn moment and no man
can feel an Indifference (Which, hap
PLY, no man pretends to feeD in the
issue of events.
"Of our own troubles no one can
see the end. They are, fortunately, as
yet mainly commercial; and if we are
only to lose money, and by painful
povert to be taught wisdom-the wis
dom of honor, of faith, of sympathy
and of charity-no man need seriously
despair. And yet the very haste to be
rich, which is the occasion of this
widespread calamity, has also tneded
to destroy the normal forces with
which we are to resist and subdue the
calamity.
Good Friends-Let our conduct
prove that the all comes to men who
have large hearts, however narrowed
their homes may be; who have open
hands, however empty their purses.
In time of peril we have nothing but
manhood, strong in it's faith in God,
to rely upon; and whoever shows him
self truly God-fearing man now,
by helping however he can, will be as
blessed and beloved as a great light
in darkness"
History does not repeat itself but
pessimists have not learned much new
during these last seventy-four years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

celebration of this notable anniversary
by the George Washington Bicenten-
NAL Commission in Washington, with
the objective "that future generations
of American citizens may live accord
ing to the example and precepts of his
exalted life and character and thus
perpetuate the American Republic"
Every aspect of the life and career
of the Father of His Country will be
treated and observed in some fitting
manner during the course of the year.
The Federal commission alone has
been responsible for plans for the res
toration of the patriots home at
Wakefield, Va; for the construction
of a great memorial highway from
Mount Vernon to the national capt.
tai; for the creation of a Washington
memorial parkway along the Poto-
mac; for the publication of Wash
ington Atlas showing the routes of
the first Presidents travels and the
location of his homes, and for the is
suing of more than twenty-five vol
umes treating the life of the immortal
George. Thousands of other observ-
ances Of the occasion by civic groups
are being planned.
The urgent request of the Bicenten-
NAL Commission that every citizen in
the land participate in this program
will, of course, be needed. The trans
cendent importance of George Wash
ington to America is recognized today
even more clearly than when he him
self was alive, and the year 1882
should be in every way an outstanding
memorial observance of the greatest
figure in our national history.-Wash-
ington Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
EVANSVILLE

FOR SALE-Dwelling and Lot in
Grantsville; rooms; furnace; hot
and cold water; gas and electricity
Address, o. H. Yoder, sales agent
Grantsville, Md-Advertisement 47-7'
Soccer Team Winners Get Medals
The Grantsville High School soccer
team members have received medals
for winning the championship of Gar
rett county. The members are Paul
Folk, Walter Younkin, Herbert Walls
Glenn Miller, Elwood Klotz, George
Ross, Otis Ramp, Raymond Loechel
Manning Bowers, David Paul and W.
Walls. They have also been precented
with the letter &c" by their coach, F
D. Getty, who also presented the same
insignia to E. Shumaker.
The following girls have received
medals for winning the championship
for Garrett county in fieldball: Lena
Custer, Iona Bowser, Clara Folk
Margaret Blocher, Pauline Patton
Betty Patton, Rozella Younkin, Mary
Bevans, LaRue. Bittinger, Pauline
Glotfelty, Olive Vangilder and Har-
line Patton. .......
Traffic On National Road Light
Since the beginning of the new year
traffic over the National Road through
Grantsville has been noticeably light
With the exception of heavily laden
vans carrying all sorts Of merchandise
bound for points both east and west.
the decrease in the use of the road
by tourists has fallen off very appre-
ciably, not that the highway has lost
its lure for the tourist, but the tour
lists are few as compared with year
and two years ago.
Community Club Meeting.
The Woman's Community Club
meeting was held at the home of Mrs
Fred. Livengood on Wednesday after
noon of this week. The demonstration
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
SELBYSPORT

Rev. Wolf, district superintendent,
will preach at this place on Sunday
night, January II, at 7:30 o'clock, at
the revival services which are being
held here and which have been going.
on for some time. ~"
Ernest SeIby has purchased new
Ford truck. $3.50 - -
w. M, Lowdermilk was a business
caller in Oakland last Wednesday.
Opal Frazee, Blooming Rose, was
visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Frazee last
week.
Mrs. W. L. Durham was visiting in
FriendsvilIe from Monday until Fri
day.
Mr.. Harmon Rodeheaver and Mr.
Thomas Feathers, Mountaindale, W..
Va, were business callers here on Sat-
urday.
Mrs. Bertha Fike and family and
Ralph Fike and family were visiting
Mrs. James Guard on Friday.
Ernest Selby was transacting bust,
ness in Grantsville and Pittsburgh
last week.
Misses Edna and Mary Grove, Mill
Run, spent Saturday evening with
Earl Bowser and family.
Earl Thomas and Mrs. Jos. Thomas,
Markleysburg, Pa, were Saturday
visitors at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth
Frazee.
Frank Robertson and family, Rush,
were Sunday visitors at the home of
o. B. Frazee..
Earl Hinebaugh and family, of
Friendsville, were here Sunday visit
ing Mrs. C. C. Fike and family.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
CRELLIN

The second quarterly meeting of
the United Brethren church, Mountain
Lake Park charge, was held in the
Crellin M. E. church Thursday, jan
uary z. District Superintendent F..
G. Radabaugh, Of Belington, West Va,
presided.
Mrs. Oscar Shaffer motored to
Reedsville on Thursday.
George Edwards and family, Of
Grantsville, and Mrs. Clayton Thomp-
son, of Grindstone, Pa, visited Crellin
friends over the weekend.
Mrs. Lester C. Yutzy was a Cum
berland visitor on Thursday.
Mr.. Charles w. Ream was in WASH
ington, D. c., and Philadelphia, Pa,
last week on business.
William Knots. of Cumberland,
was here over the weekend with his
parents.
Claudius Davis had his hand in
jured Monday when it was caught by
lever on a coal car while at work in
the mines here.
Boyd Moon, who underwent a sur
gical operation several days ago, is
improving slowly.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Ashby,
on Saturday morning, son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Ellis announced
the birth of son Monday morning.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
WHEN CHEAP ROADS ARE
GOOD ROADS

Roads of the oil and gravel type
have made their appearance in many
states the last year or two. One of
the newest of Developments nom
skid road consisting of graduated
gravel, or crushed rock, which is
mixed with bitumen directly on the
road beds becoming the most pop
ular of all inexpensive surfaces.
Actual experiences over the coun-
try have demonstrated the remarkable
cheapness Of such roads. In Kentucky
costs ranged from $1,000 to $500 a
mile for 18-foot widths. In West Vir-
ginia, where mountainous territory
necessitates heavy grades and wind
ing alignments, costs were still only
$4,000 to $4,000 per mile.
Of equal interest is lowness of
maintenance costs. In Idaho a report
places such annual cost at 1924 per
mile, with traffic ranging from 100 to
1900 vehicles day. In North Dakota,
on $4,000 per mile surfaces it was
$500 per mile, whereas on high-type
surface costing $4,000 per mile, it
was $3.50. The New Mexico Highway
Department estimates maintenance
cost of untreated gravel roads at
$1,236 per mile, with 400 to 500 vehi-
cles day, and for bituminous road
mix surfaces, $478.
Good roads are sound community
investment. The new oil surfaces have
shown us how to get good roads for
comparatively little money.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
PROFITABLY UTILIZING
LEISURE TIME

I A few years ago, certain publish
ers of educational books waged an
intensive advertising campaign to tell
the public what great things an indi-
vidual could do by devoting fifteen
minutes a day to this, that, or the
other thing. The advertisements
were intended to sell books, but the
thought they expressed was worthy
of repetition for unselfish purposes.
When Richard H. Waldo, president
of Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate, told
Spokane audience recently that
many world problems could be solved
in leisure time, he had no books to
sell. He had no selfish thought be-
hind that statement. 1t is fact that
nearly all of the great accomplish
ments of the past were conceived in
leisure moments; and it would be
merely. repetition of history if some
person enjoying an hour of leisure
would conceive a thought which would
lead to the solution of our present day
problems.
1t is possible to acquire an educa-
ton in fifteen minutes day. Three
hundred and sixty-five such periods
would be ninety-one hours and fifteen
minutes. In ten years one would have
devoted to study 912 hours and 80
minutes-more time than college
graduate has spent in class rooms.
And this study, because of the short
periods in which intense concentra-
ton would be maintained, would be
far more productive than the average
college course.
1t was brief periods of study, oft re-
peated, that produced minds which we
hold in reverence today. 1t was leis-
ure that turned to creative effort that
produced some of the great gems
of music which have lived through
the centuries. 1t was the dreams of
leisure moments, turned into produc-
tive action, that built most of our
great industries.
Leisure-the minutes when fancy
is free and the body idle-is the fun
damental thing behind every progress
sive movement the world has ever
known.
But there is another side to the
thought. A man can become thief,
a drunkard, dissipated rascal in his
leisure moments. The moments which
might be devoted to lofty dreams are
much more often-much more easily
devoted to degenerating activities
or to just plain idleness. But though
the majority of our people abuse their
leisure, it does not necessarily follow
that leisure is bad.
A few leisure moments devoted
each day to constructive thinking
soon show their effect in increased
mental capacity of the thinker. 1t is
just as easy to advance as to retro
grade. And the average person needs
only a brief period Of guidance to
make constructive application Of leis-
ure Pleasures. A. Wickware, Ed
itor Times, Priest River, Idaho.
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portant effect on the prosperity of
every country, every business, every
wage-earner and investor.
To repeat, 1882 will be an outstand-
ing year in our history. 1t will be a
year of great problems. All of our
national character, aggressiveness
and iniative will be needed to solve
them. Courage and faith must dis
place gloom and fear if the mists of
1880 and 1881 are to rise in 1882.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

series of articles on the Roman Cath
Ollie Church in the early days of Mary
land as a Colony.
On the death of Charles, third Lord
Baltimore, in IT'S, the succession
passed to Benedict Leonard, who had
renowned the Catholic religion in the
year 1713. He died in April, IT'S, a
few weeks after his succession to the
title. He, in turn, was succeeded by
his son Charles, who became the fifth
Lord Baltimore. Under him the Prot
estant regime was continued.
An opportunity arose to again Sc
cure severe legislation against the
Catholics. In this persecution the
Quakers Joined, to some extent, at
least.
At the 17t5 meeting of the Assem-
bly, was passed stringent require
ments as to the oaths of allegiance
The next year (1716) saw the pass
age of an act which declared chat all
professed Papists whatsoever be, and
they are hereby declared incapable OF
giving their vote in any election Of a
delegate or delegates within this
Province x unless they first
qualify themselves for so doing by
taking the several oaths of allegiance
to the king, or abhorency against the
supremacy of the Pope, and abjura-
ton of the claims of the Pretender,"
to which, of course, no self-respecting
Catholic could subscribe.
After Governor Hart, who seemed
to take supreme satisfaction in en-
forcing the letter Of the law against
the Catholics, was replaced by Charles
Calvert, restrictive legislation against
the Roman Catholics was allowed to
lapse, or at least was not regularly
enforced.
!. In order to provide funds for the
defense of the frontier, supply bill
of 10000 pounds was agreed upon in
1856 "a part of. which was for the
building and garisoning of Fort Fred
erick, near the present town Of Han
cock). To aid in raising this sum,
besides taking some of Lord Balti-
more's sources of revenue, the Assem-
bly laid a. double tax on Roman Cath
olics, and we believe, for: the first
time in the history Of any State, laid
a tax on bachelors. -:
We have attempted only to present
the highlights on the early history of
Roman Catholicism. in Maryland. Out
of all the religious disagreements and
controversies in this State, and the
ever-present attempt to separate
Church and State, long prevailing
custom was embodied in the Constitu-
ton of 1776, namely that no ecclesi-
astic may sit in the Assembly OF
Maryland, where it still remains.
.(Sec. z, Art. IID. Furthermore, I'M
der Article 80 Of the Declaration of
Rights, it is provided that no gift of
land or chattels, to take effect after
the, death Of the donor, can be effec-
tive without the prior or subsequent
consent Of the; Assembly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
FORTY-FOUR LICENSES TO
WE'D ISSUED IN TWO WEEKS
10 Permits Are Marked Don't
Publish"-2 Are Refused

Forty-four marriage licenses were
issued during the two weeks ending
Monday at noon from the Office of the
Clerk of the Circuit Court in Oak.
land. Twenty of this number have
been issued since the first day of the
new year. Nineteen were marked
"don't publish" while two applicants
were refused licenses.
Robert Lee Keith, 80, porter, anC
Helen Ida Perkins, "a, both of Clarks.
burg, w. Va.
Robert Franklin Kidd, 81, merchant
Chenille, W. Va, and Margaret Anne
Burke, "a, nurse, Weston, w. Va.
Leonard Maxwell Rawlings, 26, la.
borer, and Margaret Close, 10, both OF
Elk Garden, W. Va.
Herman Null, %, machinist, Fair.
chance, Pa, and Mary Martha Knight
10, clerk, Clarksburg, w. Va.
Hendricks Cleveland Waybright, 45
constable, Rowlesburg, w. Va, and
Ellen Mann, 46, Hampton, Va. 9,.
Charles Randall Jordan, 26, farmer
near Deer Park, Nd, and Margaret
Louise Hardesty, IS, near Oakland
Md.
Everett Edward Cumberledge, %
laborer, Hardwood, Pa, and NEAR
Bates, 20, Center Point, W. Va.
Ode Lee Hamrick, Fl, laborer, Of
Webster Springs, w. Va, and Norma
Grace Chips, 81, Sutton, w. Va.
Robert Brooks Groves, 26, rubber
worker, Akron, o., and Mardath Err
via Stockett, 10, Tunnelton, w. Va.
Nelson Elias Broadwater, Sd, farm
err, and Lucretia Miller, 35, both of
near Grantsville, Md.
Clyde Willis DeMoss, %, painter,
Grafton, W. Va, and Lila Wright
Graves, 10, student, Rowlesburg, w.
Va.
Edward Wells, IS, farmer, and Rosa
Ferree, AZ, both of Harrisville W. Va.
Rupert Clyde Bucklew, %, csedit
man, and Ruth Elizabeth McKitrick,
IS, both of Parkersburg, w. Va.
Harry Vernon Want, 81, school
teacher, and Allegro Louise McNemar,
10, student, both of huntsville, West
Va.
Fermen Rhoades, 81, farmer, Ced-
arville, w. Va, and Eva Marcel Sims,
81, Sand Fork, w. Va.
Harry Woodrow Engle, 81, farmer,
Albright, w. Va, and Juanita Eliza
beth Titchinell, 16 (parents' consent),
near Terra Alta, w. Va.
James Aaron Knight, Jr., %, parts
manager, and Gertrude Clarissa Nc
Kenna, %, telephone operator, both of
Uniontown, Pa.
Delmar Edward Russ, %, gas sta
ton employee, and Mary Magdelene
Kish, 10, candy wrapper, both of
Cleveland, o.
Carl Mckee Helmick, "a, coal miner,
Benbush, w. Va, and Ruth May Shir-
ley, 10, Altamont, Md.
Martin Ambrose Gallagher, "a, steel
worker, and Thelma Lena Shank, Is,
seamstress, both of Morgantown, w.
Va.
Charles Reckard Smith, %, painter,
and Helen Virginia Ireland, Fl, clerk,
both of Clarksburg, w. Va.
Clarence Russell Jolliffe, 81, farm
err, near Morgantown, w. Va, and
Naomi Lucy Jackson, 10, Little Falls,
w. Va.
Encil Rogers, %, clerk, and Mary
Genevieve Clingan, 10, both of Clarks-
burg, w. Va.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
A WASHINGTON YEAR

The year 1882, now so close at
hand, as time unit of historical and
patriotic significance, will be entirely
dominated for Americans by the OBJ
servance of the George Washington
Bicentennial. For eight years plans
have been under consideration for the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sanner, of
Cumberland, were here day or two
this week visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Fred.
Peddicord and other relatives and
friends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14

The Republican, largest circulation
of any Garrett County newspaper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-01-14
An Interesting Fact
ROMAN CATHOLICS IN
MARYLAND.

This is the fourth and last of a
series of articles on the Roman Cath
olic Church in the early days of Mary
land as Colony.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-05-28
EASTSIDE HIGH
SCHOOL CLASS
TO GRADUATE

Baccalaureate services for grad
yates of the East Sioe nigh school
will be held at 1880 p. m. Sunday,
May %, in the East Side high
school auditorium.
The following program will be
presented:
Professional, Onward Christian
Soldiers, graduates and chorus;
Doxology, congregation; invocation,
Rev. H. Hayter, pastor A. M. E.
church; vocal selection, THE House
by the Side of Road" (Gaines)
high school chorus; Scripture les
son, Reverend L. N. Smith, presid-
ing elder, M. E. church; vocal solo,
How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings"
Giddle), Mrs. r. j. Burleigh; ser
mon, Rev. I. II. Manning, pastor
C. M. e. church; vocal selection,
1.-THE Psalm of Praise" (Cadman)
high school chorus; address, j. AL
len Reese, grand chancellor, Cali
fornia Knights of Pythias; Offer
tory, "Nocturne in G Major" (Cho-
pin), Mrs. A. E. Prince; closing
chorus, Lift Every Voice and Sing
(Johnsom, congregation; benedic-
ton, Rev. j. L. CASTOR, pastor Sec
ond Baptist church; postlude
abide With Me" Monk, Mrs
Ruth Prince McGregor.