The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1933-06-08
MT. LAKE PARK

A number of names, suggested for
mayor and councilmen, will now have
to go in the discard. All because of
a little two line amendment to the
charter of the Park, which like
Topsy twas never borned-just
growed." At least we can't find its
daddy. 1t certainly didn't originate
in the council. In fact the amend
ment, we are informed, was never dis
cussed in that body. We refer to the
amendment requiring property
qualification for mayor and council.
In addition to being qualified voters
and residents of the Park, they must
be bona fide owners of Park real es-
tate to the value of at least $500.
Many towns have similar qualltica-
ton and there is possibly no valid OBJ
lection against it. But the mystery
is, who sponsored it? At least some
of the municipal officers were sur
prised when they saw it in the certi-
fed amendment. But that's that. The
charter is amended in that respect
and must be followed.
This amendment limits the field of
candidates. Especially as far as the
male portion is concerned, for the tax
list shows that those assessed with
real estate of the value of $500 or
more is, briefly summarized, as fol-
lows:
Women, residents of the Park. -. 40
Men, residents of the Park. ..37
Women, non-residents ............ 6l
Men, non-residents .............3S
Personally, we believe two or three
women should be members of the
council. But the trouble is to get
them to run. They usually know what
they want-and just as usually get it.
When we consider the taxable
property of the Park is assessed as
something like half million dollars
(about half it's actual value) it is APP
parent that all of us, whether we are
in sympathy with the corporation idea
or not, should take some interest in
the selection of candidates for NUM-
cipal offices, who have to do with the
management of nearly a million dol
lars worth of property. Not to take
such an interest simply means that we
don't give hang whether property
values at the Park come back or not.
Election day has been moved to the
second Tuesday in July, which hap
pens to be the 18th. There is mayor
and three councilmen to be elected. If
more than two file for mayor and 6
for councilmen, then primary cleo
ton will be held June 26. Otherwise
none will be held.
But in order to get on the ticket
candidates must file an application,
signed by holders, on or before
midnight of June 18th. Blanks for
such filing will be furnished by Clerk
Martin, who will give you any other
information you may desire.
We are more than glad that the
State road is being repaired from the
bridge to the post office. Possibly a
new bridge over the Yough may be
built. However, it does seem as tho
the complaints of our citizens are
justified because of the great incon-
venience caused by the blocking of
the only direct road to the postotfice,
Loeb Lynn, and the depot. This in
convenience can be somewhat lessened
- ND Ac II
is now, those living on the Loeb Lynn
side desiring to come to the Park or
go to Oakland by automobile must
travel out the Pleasant Valley road.
A much shorter detour can be pro-
vided.
We are advised the road will be
closed to traffic for at least month.
From now on is the only busy season
the Park enjoys during the entire
year. Camp meeting crowds will soon
arrive. Baggage must be delivered
from the trains to residences, board
ing houses and hotels. Cottages are
being opened every day. In addition,
those living on the Loeb Lynn side
have much business in Oakland. Of
course, they can go the long way
around, but is it necessary and is it
good business?
We certainly hope that w. D.
Grimes and others interested may be
able to outfit and put into the field
league ball club. 1t will be a splen-
did advertisement and furnish enter
tainment to a large class of people
who enjoy the sport of base ball.
Major and Mrs. Skyles motored
here Tuesday from Winchester, their
winter home, and are preparing to
open the Allegheny House for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A Clark and
sons, John and Frank, have opened
their cottage for the summer.
Gertrude Gibson has received CON-
mission as Notary Public
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred C. Fleming have
returned to Fairmont after several
days at their cottage. They will open
their cottage for the summer later
this month.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Grimes spent
several days in Pittsburgh this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ellison Gardener, of
Washington, D. c., spent the weekend
with Mrs w. Thompson Burch.
Mrs Julia Ruhl of Clarksburp is