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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
MARYLAND POTATO SEED
LEADS IN EXPERIMENTS
Test Plots Here And On Eastern
Shore Show State Seed is Best

That Maryland farmers do not have
to go outside the State for seed potato
stock in both early and late varieties
was again demonstrated this year in
test plots on the Eastern Shore and in
Garrett county, conducted by the Uni
versity of Maryland. Seed produced in
this State has proved better adapted
and will give better results.
The highest yield obtained from any
of the plots this year, according to DR..
R. A. Jehle, plant pathologist for the
Extension Service, was 448 bushels of
Rural Russell number ones, produced
from seed grown on the Eastern Shore
as late crop. In comparison with this
Michigan grown seed produced 399
bushels of number one potatoes.
Two other plots of late Maryland
seed made high yields, according to DR..
Jehle. One plot of Garrett county Ru-
raj Russets produced 429 bushels OF
number one potatoes to the acre and
another plot of Mason Smooth Rurals,
grown as a late crop on the Eastern
Shore, produced 410 bushels to the
acre.
Results were much the same with
early varieties. The highest yield in
these plots was obtained from East
ern Shore Irish Cobblers, which yielded
1926 bushels, and another plot of Chip
pewa potatoes produced 315 bushels
Other plots of the same varieties pro-
duced from Garrett county seed gave
only slightly smaller yields. Maine r.
ish Cobblers came last with yield OF
266 bushels.
According to DR.. Jehle these results
demonstrate the folly of Maryland
growers paying high freight rates and
often premium for seed produced in
other states when Maryland seed is ac-
tually better.
The plots in Garrett county were su-
pervised by John H. Carter, county
agents, and the experiments were car
ried out on the farms of William De
Berry and Harry Porter, near town.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Garrett County to Get $4,000 In
Last Relief Allotment

The Federal Government assured
Harry Greenstein, state relief admins
traitor the entire sum requested for di-
rect relief in November. The sum is
$800,000 Of this amount Garrett coun-
ty has requested $4,000.
This is the last grant to be made.
After November the entire care of I'M
employed will fall on the WPA and the
State.
Miss Ethel Miller, executive secre-
tary of the Garrett County Welfare
Board, said that three WPA projects
were already under way in the county,
one at the Bear Creek hatchery, one at
Grantsville, and one on blister rust in
sections of the county. She estimated
that when other projects are started
there will still be $50 unemployables
left who must be cared for by the
State.
Miss Miller also said that 300 appli-
cations have been received for old age
pensions, money for which is now
available. Miss Miller, George Fink,
case supervisor; C. W. Ream, chair
man of the Board, and Blaine Cess
man, president Of the County Com
missioners, will leave Oakland this
evening for Baltimore where confer
ence has been called for discussion of
the old-age pensions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Dewey May Has Leg Crushed At
Celanese Plant, Cumberland

Wilbur Dewey May, Sc, of LaVale,
near Cumberland, employed in the
maintenance department of the Celan-
csc Corporation of America, at Cum
berland, was badly injured Saturday
at noon when his leg was crushed
while he was engaged at work in the
plant. A heavy piece of machinery
being moved by a crane dropped on
his leg, when the cable supporting it
is said to have slipped or broke.
He was taken to the Allegany hos
pital in the plant ambulance where
his leg was amputated below his knee.
His condition is regarded as favora-
BILE to recovery.
May is we'll known in Oakland being
a son of Mrs. Charles S. May of the
Park, and a brother of Mrs. Emroy
Bolden and Cartwright May, of Oak
land. Prior to working for the Celan-
csc Corporation he was engaged as an
automobile salesman and mechanic at
Cumberland where he also operated a
filling station.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Farmers Vote Is to 5 To Con-
tinue COrn-HOg Production
Program In Garrett County

Garrett county farmers voted 10
to in favor of a corn-hog reduc-
ton program for the ensuing year.
Reports throughout the State showed
ten to one in favor of the program,
while through the nation the vote was
about seven to one for continuance of
the program.
According to the records in the Of
flee of John H. Carter, county agent,
there were thirteen farmers in the
county who signed up last year for the
Federal program. Of this number only
eight voted and these eight voted
to continue. Ten farmers who were
not signed last year voted and of
these ten, five voted for the program
and five voted against it.
Approximately 1000 farmers are in
the county and PRACTICAL all were eli
gible to vote.
An editorial concerning this ques-
ton appears on page four of The Re-
publican today.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
ANOTHER FORESTRY CORPS
TO BE MOVED TO COUNTY
Will Be Located Near Sang Run;
Order Is Effective Today

Another forestry corps is to be
moved to Garrett county today. Mem
bers of Camp SCI, CCC, located at
Little Orleans, Allegany county, have
orders to move today, October 81, to a
new location at White Knob, in the
Sang Run community of this county.
The camp designation will then be
changed to Camp SGT. Nearly 200
men are affected by the transfer. Capt.
P. E. Reardon is the military COM
mander and David Sewers the forestry
superintendent. The men will be moved
into winter barracks at the new To-
cation.
The transfer of the camp resulted
from the fact that the CCC quota
for Maryland was not filled in the last
assignment of requirements, and
there were not sufficient men to fill
the new Garrett county camp. The
move marks the third transfer of
Camp SCI, which was first located
at Camp Richie and later at Little
Orleans.
An inspection of road work at and
near all CCC camps in the county is
being made by Karl E. Pfeiffer, as
sistant state forester, and H. S. Ber-
lin, inspector for the Federal Bureau
of Public Roads.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
ANNUAL POTATO EXHIBIT
TO BE FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Show Held To Encourage Profit
able Production and Marketing

All exhibits for the annual potato
show, to be held Friday and Saturday,
November 1 and 2, should be in by
eight o'clock Friday morning, John
H. Carter, county agent, announced.
The exhibits will be open to public in
spection shortly thereafter.
The show is conducted annually to
encourage profitable production and
marketing of commercial and certified
seed potatoes in the county. Sixty dol
lars will be distributed to winners in
the show.
Last year there were seventy-fve
exhibitors and many people visited the
show during the two days that it was
open.
Twelve classes are open to exhibit
ors-three classes each in certified
seed, open commercial, tuber unit and
All club. There will also be a judging
contest among the vocational agricul-
ture classes of the high schools of the
county. School and individual prizes
will be awarded.
The show, sponsored by the Exten-
sion Service, is in charge of Mr.. Car
ter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
DENIES CHARGES OF SALE
OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR
Two Being Held Under Bond Fol-
lowing Alteration Saturday

With emphatic statements of spite
work" and there's nothing to it,"
Mrs. Charles Bosley made fiat de-
NAL to the charges of selling intox-
icating liquor, for which she and John
Bartalucci are being held under bond
for their appearance at the March
term of the Garrett County Circuit
Court.
The charges and information were
made by Crawford Dwaayer, John
O'Leary and Alexander Vosellos, mem
bers of the Swallow Falls CCC camp
following an alteration in the Man
haitian Hotel last Saturday night. The
CCC camp members state that
liquor was purchased there on August
3, September IA and October II.
Mrs. Bosley stated that if liquor
was being sold in the hotel she knew
nothing about it. She declared the
men from the CCC camp had caused
much trouble about her establishment
by breaking electric bulbs, destroying
furniture and in general creating dis
turbances. She said she had requested
the commandant of the camp to keep
his men. away from the hotel. She also
declared the whole procedure was
nothing but spitework against Bar
talucci, whom she had placed in charge
of the tea room after she had pro-
cured her license to sell beer.
Mrs. Bosley stated that it had been
reported to her that the men had made
threats of cleaning out the place" at a
local restaurant before appearing at
her tea room.
The charges were brought Monday
by the members of the CCC camp, and
Mrs. Bosley and Bartalucci appeared
before Justice White for a prelim-
mary hearing who held them fo< the
action of the Grand Jury.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
GARRETT FOUNTAINS WIN
SIXTEEN FIRSTS AT FAIR
Thirteen Second and Fifteen
Third Places Also Won by Local
Exhibitors at Pittsburgh
OFFICIAL LIST is GIVEN

Garrett county entries in the fourth
annual Allegheny Tableland Fair, con-
Quoted recently at Pittsburgh, Pa,
won 16 first places, IS second places
and Is third places, a total of "A.
The exhibits were in competition with
others from seven other Tableland
counties-two in Pennsylvania and
five in West Virginia. The official list
of the winners has just been announced
at Pittsburgh.
Prize money, amounting to $104, was
won by Garrett countians. The list of
prize winners for this county is as fol-
lows:
Wheat, Guy S. Stanton, Grantsville,
3rd.
Rye, Guy S. Stanton, 1st.
Potatoes, W. A. Custer, Hoyes, 1st
and Bird.
Cucumber, Mrs. Guy S. Stanton
Grantsville, 3rd.
Squash, Mrs. Guy S. Stanton, 1st
Onion, Mrs. W. A. Custer, list.
Shell beans, w. A Custer, 3rd.
Brown eggs, Mrs. w. A. Cutser, LIST.
Butter, William A. Hauser, Oak
land, 3rd.
Soap, Mrs. w. A. Custer, End; Mrs.
j. H. Carter, Oakland, 3rd.
Smoked ham, Mrs. c. c. Beachy,
Accident, End; Guy S. Stanton, 3rd.
Pears, w. A. Custer, End.
Maple syrup, o. c. Buckle, Bittin-
ger, End.
Crumb maple sugar, Guy S. Stanton,
LIST.
Preserves, Mrs. Guy S. Stanton, End
Canned vegetables, Mrs. J. H. Car
ter, list; Mrs. Guy S. Stanton, End.
Pickles, Mrs. H. W. Beggs, Acct
dent, End; Mrs. ] H. Carter, 3rd.
Fruit cake, Miss Marion B. Leary,
Oakland, LIST; Mrs. J. H. Carter, End;
Mrs. Guy S. Stanton, Bird.
Candies, Mrs. Florence B. Maurer,
Grantsville, list.
Old patchwork quilt, Mrs. B. H.
Sincell, Oakland, 1st.
Hemstitched handkerchief, Mrs. ].
H. Carter, list; Mrs. Cahrles A. Tower,
Oakland, End.
Embroidered centerpiece, Mrs. C.
A. Tower, 3rd.
Embroidered towel, Mrs. ]. H. Car
ter, list.
Embroidered tea napkins, Miss Mar
garet Hamill, Oakland, 1st; Mrs. c.
A. Tower, End.
Embroidered luncheon set, Myrtle
R. Reese, Oakland, 3rd.
Monogram linen, Mrs. C. A. Tower,
End.
Cut work article, Mrs. E. M. Town
shend, Oakland, 3rd.
Tatting article, Mrs. A. C. Stanton,
Grantsville, LIST.
Child's dress, Mrs. J. H. Carter, End.
House dress, Mrs. H. W. Beggs, LIST;
Mrs. ]. H. Carter, End; Mrs. Myrtle
R. Reese, Oakland, 3rd.
Apron, Mrs. Carl Bittinger, Bittin-
ger, LIST; Myrtle R. Reese, 3rd.
Hooked rug, Mrs. G. j. Altstetter,
Oakland, 3rd.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Thieves Robbing Farmers of
Corn, Wheat, Chickens, Etc.

Through the thievery of unknown
persons farmers of this and other
sections of the county are being rob-
bed of chickens, corn and wheat and
other farm products. The depredations
have been going on for a number of
days.
Walter DeBerry, just a few miles
from town on Route PIG, had about 25
barrels of corn stolen from field and
25 chickens taken from his henhouse
last Friday evening.
William Whorton has lost a few
shocks of corn and Robert Wilt has
had Is bushels of corn stolen from
his field.
Near Accident Jacob Beckett has re-
ported the loss of wheat from his
granary, chickens and a calf from his
fields, while at the farm of Albert
Smouse, near Loeb Lynn, a number of
bushels of corn were taken from one
end of field while he was at work
at some distance in the same field.
Henry Smouse also reported the
loss of 80 lambs and bucks, and
Jonas Sines, Swallow Falls, lost II
head.
At Red House the theft of rs bar
rels of corn was reported.
Farmers are keeping a sharp look
out for suspicious characters about
their premises. In some instances
where the products have been stolen it
was said to be necessary for the
thieves to have operated with truck.
Someone is going to get shot" a
farmer said to The Republican Mon
day evening, "and when this happens
it may put stop to this kind of
unlawful behavior on the part of some
people who would rather steal than
work"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Oakland Future Farmers Hold
Annual Patterson Banquet

The tenth annual Father and Son
banquet was held last night under
the Oakland Chapter, Future Farmers
of America. One hundred twenty
eight attended, among the guests be-
ing Charles Miller and Harley Spoer-
lein, vo-ag teachers at Friendsville
and Grantsville; Marvin Calls, edu-
cational advisor, Swallow Falls CCC;
DR.. E. C. Peck, health officer; Mayor
Grover C. Stemple; Cornelius Gisriel,
Roland Ready, Erwin S. Smith, Merle
Rosselle, F. D. Bittle, high school
faculty; Mrs. E. R. O'Donnell, School
Board; Neil c. Fraley, States Attor-
ney; F. E. Rathbun, county superin-
tendent.
Musical numbers were given by W.
Gibson at the piano, Simon Cogley
with the guitar; and violin selections
by Abel Browning, accompanied by
Fred Shenk.
Delbert Davis, Cashier of the First
National Bank, Oakland, spoke on the
topic, "What Does Father Owe His
SOM"
The meal was prepared and served
by the Home Economics department
under Miss Hamstead. She was as
sisted by Mrs. Gisriel, Miss Alverta
Dillon, and Miss Margaret Kochen-
derfer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Rev. C.. A. Shilke Celebrates 10th
Anniversary of Ordination

Rev. C. A. Shilke, pastor of St.
Marks Lutheran church, celebrated
the goth anniversary of his ordina-
ton into the ministry with special
sermon last Sunday evening.
Rev. Shilke was graduated from the
Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Gettysburg, and was ordained by the
Maryland Synod in the Lutheran
church of Middletown on October 27,
1916. He served as pastor of Utica
Parish, near Frederick, for II years,
from which place he was called to be
pastor of st, Marks, Oakland, on
July l, 1926. Since being here Rev.
Shilke has been active not only in the
service of his church, but in many
community enterprises.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
PLANS ARE COMPLETE FOR
9Th HALLOWEEN PARADE
Affair Will Be Held This Even
ing Under Auspices of VOlun-
teer Fire Department
PARADE TO BE AT SEVEN

Oakland's Halloween celebration
will take place this evening under the
ouspices of the Oakland Volunteer Fire
Department. 1t is the eighth annual
event, giving an official outlet for over
enthusiastic boys and girls who might
otherwise be engaged in destructive
depredations.
The main event of the evening for
both young and old is the mammoth
mummers parade which will take place
at seven o'clock. The procession will
form on Oak street, east of Fourth
street, and will proceed through the
main section of town. Judging will be
done at points along Second street. APP
proximately seventy-five prizes, secur-
ed from the bushes men of town, are
being offered for the best in almost
any kind of costume or attraction.
A dance will be followed by home
talent show on Second street, with a
masquerade dance in Offutt's Hall.
All the festivities will occur on Sec
ond street, between Green street and
the railroad crossing, which will be
roped off for the occasion. Prizes for
winners in the parade will be given
away Immediately after the judges
make their announcements of the win
ners. Awards are now on display in
the windows of the West Penn office.
Mayor Stemple warned the people of
the community in a proclamation that
all celebrating should be done openly
and that those caught destroying prop
erty will be prosecuted.
Mayors Proclamation
WHEREAS, October 81 marks the
eighth annual celebration of the event
of Halloween here by local organiza-
tons; now, therefore,
l, GROVER C. STEMPLE, Mayor of
Oakland, Md, hereby proclaim Thurs
day evening, October 81, to be cele--
brated as Halloween in the town of
Oakland.
Inasmuch as Second Street will be
used between Green and Alder Streets
for this purpose, no parking will be
permitted in this section after five
o'clock P. NJ, until twelve o'clock mid
night.
No destruction of property will be
permitted in any part of the town
whatsoever, such as turning over
flower containers, carrying away steps,
porch furniture or in any other way
destroying or damaging property.
All persons guilty of destruction of
property will be prosecuted according
to law.
GROVER C. STEMPLE,
Mayor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Inquiring Reporter Almost Gets
Sensational Story

The inquiring reporter, always on
the lookout for news, saw possibilities
for real story as he stood in front of
the postoffice yesterday morning.
A CCC ambulance drove up and
stopped with loud squeal of brakes.
Two men assisted another one from
the vehicle. The "victim"-for so it
looked to the lay eyes-seemed to be
on the verge of collapse. His face was
badly swollen, one eye being practi
cally closed.
Immediately several things flashed
into the reporters mind: Crushed
beneath fallen tree, hit with a sledge
hammer, the victim of riot-any-
thing might have happened. But on the
second floor above the postoffice the
group did not turn to the right that
would have taken them to DR.. Broad
waters office. They turned left, and
the only professional office over there
is tina tof Dr. Kercheval, dentist. And
that's just where they took him.
An explanation made later revealed
the fact that the injured" CCC men,
ber-Bill by name-had a badly alb
scessed tooth. He had been given a
bountiful supply of pain eradicator to
ease his misery until he could be trans
ported to Oakland for proper atten-
ton.
Another potential sensational story
gone to pot! And Bills pain was re-
moved along with the tooth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
PITTSBURGH'S GOODWILL
DINNER is HELD MONDAY
Garrett County Represented At
Event This Week In Pittsburgh

In return for the entertainments
offered members of the Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce through the
Tableland during the past several
years, the organization reciprocated
and on Monday evening held an Inter
state Goodwill Dinner in Pittsburgh,
inviting representatives of the area.
Those attending from this section
included A. T. White, president, Allie
gheny Tableland Association; Rev. 1.
S. Middaugh, H. V. Leighton, Darwin
Martin, H. L. Bittner, H. M. Weeks, of
Mountain Lake Park; Rev. Charles A.
Shilke, Mayor Grover C. Stemple,
County Agent John H. Carter, and
Joseph E. Harmed, Oakland. William
Winterberg and A. C. Stanton repre-
scented Grantsville.
Among the speakers were Joseph
V. Connolly, president of three of the
worlds largest news distributing
agencies; and George McManus, crea-
tor of Maggie and Jiggs comic strip.
Maryland was represented by Robert
Irwin, executive secretary to Governor
Harry W. Nice.
Musical selections We're rendered by
the Chamber of Commerce Chorus of
Pittsburgh, the Pioneers Quartet of
that city. The address of welcome
was delivered by Mayor William N.
McNair, and the goodwill greeting was
brought by H. B. Kirkpatrick, presi-
dent of the Pittsburgh Chamber of
Commerce.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
SATURDAY is LAST DAY
TO DECLARE INTENTION
Those, Not Natives, Registered
Under Old System, Must Enroll,

According to records of the Clerk
of the Courts office a large number
have filed their declaration of intention
of becoming citizens of Maryland, to
enable them to vote in the 1886 presi-
Dental election.
The Board of Election Supervisors
have at intervals inserted warning
notice by advertisement in the press
to this effect. 1t says in substance:
"For those who were not born in
Maryland, and who are registered I'M
der the old affidavit system, next
Saturday will be the last day on which
they may declare their intentions of
becoming citizens of the State and thus
assure themselves that they can vote
in the Presidential election next year.
''If you were not born in Maryland
eff you came to Maryland from an
other State since 1901
eff you were over 81 when you came
here and have not declared your in
tentions to become a citizen of Mary
land you must do so or you will lose
your vote.
"You may have registered on the
affidavits of two friends under the act
of 1929, but this act has been declared
invalid by the Court of Appeals.
''In order to vote at the Presidential
election next year, you must declare
your intention before November 8,
this year, at the office of the Clerk of
the Circuit Court. No charge is made
by the Clerk for this service"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
State Tests to be Given

Tests for all elementary and high
schools of the county will be given
next Monday and Tuesday, under the
State Department of Education, it
was announced today. Teachers are
being trained to administer these
tests at meetings today at Grantsville
and Oakland.
Subjects to be covered by elemen-
tary pupils include reading, literature,
geography, elementary science, spell
ing, American history, problem and
fundamental arithmetic, and English.
In the High schools English and
mathematics will be covered.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Arrested on Theft Charge

Arlie Nine, 25 years old, of near
Deer Park, was arrested yesterday
on charges of the theft of corn from
the DeBerry farm. 1t is reported
that he made a full confession, using
the money he obtained from the sale
of corn as part payment on an auto
mobile. Nine was released under bond
after a hearing before a justice of
the peace.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Fire Destroys Barn

Fire, accidentally set by a young
member of the family who was playing
with matches, entirely destroyed a
small barn on the property of Albert
Kahl, adjoining town on the north, last
Saturday afternoon about four o'clock.
Contents consisting of a quantity of
hay and corn and some small tools
were also destroyed by the fire.
The fire department was called and
prevented the spread of the blaze to
other buildings but was unable to save
the stable as the fire had gained too
great Roadway.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Injured In Fall And Taken To
Cumberland Hospital

Falling from the rear porch at her
home near Sunnyside to the yard,
distance of several feet, Sunday after
noon, Mrs. Charles Fulk suffered a
broken left shoulder and other inju-
ries. Mrs. Fulk was taken to Memorial
Hospital last night where she is being
treated for her injuries.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31
Harold Dawson Elected Head of
Local American Legion Post

Harold NJ. Dawson was elected COM
mander of Proctor Kildow Post, No.
II, American Legion, at a meeting of
the members held Monday evening in
the City Hall.
Other officers elected include Asa
Lewis, vice-commander; Neil C. Fra
ley, adjutant; Donald R. Sincell, fl
nance officer; Wellington E. Yutzy,
chaplain; R. E. McIntire, historian; E.
P. Kahl, service officer; F. E. Cover,
sergeant-at-arms.
Officers are to be installed Monday
evening by Joseph M. Gender, depart
ment vice-commander.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1935-10-31

R. C. McComas and County Commits
sioner Blaine Giessman spent Saturday
in Cumberland on business.