The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1932-09-08
MT. LAKE PARK
Chicken Supper


G. Ford in Loeb Lynn ON the evening
of September Is Thursday, begin
ming at $50 o'clock.
An Outrageous Occurrence
1t is unfortunate, and certainly
much to be regretted that the peace
and good order Of the Park, which
persisted to a marked degree during
most of the summer months, should
have been disturbed by the assault on
"Big Boy" Woods on recent even
ing.
We have not been able to get the
true story, nor the names of the par
ties guilty of the assault, and for the
purpose of this item it is not neces-
sary. We understand, however, the
investigation of the occurrence has
not been dropped. What we want to
say is, that the assailants of Woods
have, to say the least, been guilty of
not only breach of the peace and a
violation of the law of the State but
have likewise been guilty Of breach
of good faith with the peace officer of
the town, who, as we know, has al
ways treated those who are inclined to
step from the path of rectitude with
the kindness and consideration COM
patible with his duties. There comes
a time, however, when patience ceases
to be virtue and Bailiff Wiley has
reached that point.
Minor infractions Of ordinances and
the law may, in the exercise of good
judgment, be passed by, but when
rowdyism seeks to destroy property,
or, as in this instance, endangers hui
man life, it passes the point of toler-
alton. The victim of the assault, too,
should have every consideration, as
he is one of those unfortunates whose
mental capacity is undeveloped to a
large degree.
We do not have in mind any partic-
ular person or group of persons, but
indiscretions, prompted possibly by
bad booze, may lead to high misde-
meanors or even felonies, carrying
long terms of Imprisonment. The
Mayor and Council and their employees
are trying to maintain high stand
ard of citizenship in this community
and make persons and property safe
from harm or destruction. Neither
friendship nor favoritism will be al
lowed to interfere with this plan.
Baliff Wiley has received his in
structions and we believe him to be a
man who will fearlessly carry them
out.
A Tragic Death
Friends were deeply shocked on
Tuesday when word was received of
the tragic death in an automobile ac-
cident of DR.. Luther Davis, of Fair
mont, w. Va, as he was motoring
eastward with a friend from Califor-
MIA. The friend was instantly killed
and DR.. Davis died on the way to
hospital.
DR.. Davis was an outstanding ply
sician of Fairmont and former as
sociate in practice with the late DR..
Hugh Carr, we'll known in this COM
munity. DR.. Carr was the son of
DR.. and Mrs. L. L. Carr, of this place,
who motored to Fairmont yesterday.
Fire Hazard Should Be Lessened
1t is time to begin to plan for the
reduction of the usual fire hazard of
the Park which always presents it's
possibilities at this season of the year.
Aside from the removal of the leaves,
which should be done as soon as they
have fallen, some attention should be
paid to the cutting of the grass and
weeds on vacant lots which are in
proximity to buildings In the event
the owners do not attend to this i'm
portant duty voluntarily, it should be
made mandatory.
Personal Mention and Minor News
Mrs. Annie Hall Vockrodt, who has
been a guest in the Park for several
weeks, returned to her home in Fair
mont this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Fleming mo-
tored to Fairmont today, being called
there by the death of a relative, the
late DR.. Davis.
Mr.. E. V. Enlow and family, of
East Orange, N. j., were recently the
guests of Mr.. Elbows parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Enlow. His mother
has been seriously ill for some time.
Mrs. C. S. Graef, Of Chicago, is re-
covering from recent appendicitis
operation.
The immediate proposed building of
portion of the Deer Park cutoff,
seems to have stimulated real estate
activity in the Park as there have
been a number Of inquiries for cot
tages for the winter.
Mrs. A. F. Peddicord, of Fairmont,
was the weekend guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank M. Murphy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Fike have re-
turned from couple of months visit
to Mrs. Fixes father, and will occupy