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Evening star., 1936-11-26
Pillsburys Hosts.

Brig. Gen. and Mrs. George B.
Pillsbury have with them over the
Thanksgiving holidays their daughter,
Miss Elizabeth Pillsbury, and their
son. Mr.. Paul Pillsbury, who will come
from Boston.
Evening star., 1936-11-26
Cancels Debut.

Mrs. William A. Moffett wishes to
announce that due to illness In the
family and the uncertainty of her own
plans, her daughter Beverly will not
make her formal debut this season,
as was previously planned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
AIl-Day Meetings Conducted

Rev. A. Bailey, who serves S pas
tor of the Ferndale Baptist church at
Kings Run, north of Oakland on Route
ZIG, held an all-day meeting at the
church on Sunday. In the morning
Rev. Funk, of Fellowsville, W. Va.
delivered the sermon. At noon dinner
was spread under the trees and this
was followed by congregational and
quartet singing. The quartet was COM
posed of Rev. Bailey, Mr.. Hardesty,
Mr.. Hostetler and E. C. Cuppett. Rev.
Johnson, who served as pastor of the
U. B. church on the Deer Park charge
for thirteen years, preached to large
audience during the afternoon.
A testimonial meeting was held fol-
lowed by singing. The meeting Sun
day was similar to one held September
6 at the Dodge appointment, at which
Rev. Funk, of Fellowsville, spoke.
Prof. Snider, of Frostburg, and E. c.
Cuppett, Deer Park, led the singing.
A basket dinner was served on the
lawn of the church.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
MARYLAND PENSIONS WILL
COST S35O,OOO PER YEAR
Garrett County Has Highest
Rate, According to Report

Figures released by the Board of
State Aid and Charities indicated that
Maryland's total need for old-age pen
sions funds will be about $350,000 per
year.
Less than half of the $1,000 appli-
cations for pensions have been investi-
gated, but the cost of 10,557 pensions
allowed was $16S,OOO in August. The
counties are paying 6,705 pensions and
have 1922 applications which have
not been investigated. Baltimore city
is paying 1852 and has COPS to inves-
tigate.
The report, released by Samuel E.
Shannahan, chairman of the board,
showed that county pensions ranged
from $7.70 per month in Kent county
to $1,000 in Garrett. The average pen
sior in the counties was $13.38, while
in Baltimore the average was $20.33.
Allegany's pension list promised to
be the highest in the State. 1t is al
ready paying 719 pensions-more than
any other county-and has 256 still
on file.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Red House Lutheran Parish
Services

Morning services: Gnegy church
worship at 9:15, followed. by the Sun
day school program. Red House, Sun
day school at $3.50, followed by the
church service at 10:40.
Evening service at Red House in
charge of the Luther league with Yer
gle Martin, leader. This, is a special
Luther League Day program and the
service written by the Rev. and Mrs
Carroll S. King is to be used. 1t is
called "The Light of the World" a
fellowship service in which candle
lighting is to make it of interest for
all ages.
est. Paul's Visions and Ours" is the
pastors theme at the morning SER
vice. Visitors of Importance are given
to modern believers as a quickening
consciousness of Gods presence as
our unfailing Guide and Protector.
"The Christians Opportunities in
this Community" is the theme for
discussion at the Parish; mid-week
service next Thursday evening at 7:45
All are invited to attend, ask ques-
tons and take part in the discussion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
College Extension Courses To
Be Again Available In Oakland

An increasing number of teachers
in Garrett county have been availing
themselves of the opportunity offered
them for the last two or three years by
Western Maryland College to carry
forward their education at home.
This year again the college offers a
range of courses in literature, history,
and sociology. The motive of teachers
in taking these courses is advanced
certifcation and credit toward a de-
gree. Citizens are invited to take them
for their general cultural value.
A meeting of all interested persons
was held in the Oakland elementary
school building last Friday following
which a number of teachers enrolled.
DR.. Robert R. Kerlin, of the Western
Maryland College faculty, will again
be in charge.
Glasses may be organized at differ
ent points in the county, depending
upon demand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Besse On
Cuban Cruise

Approximately $50 Royal Vacuum
Cleaner dealers and their wives from
Philadelphia, Washington and Balti-
more left those cities Saturday in a
special train for New York City
and there joined Royal dealers of that
city and sailed on the T. E. L. Orente
liner of the New York Cuba Mail
Steamship Company for a seven-day
cruise to Havana, Cuba. The cruise is
under the personal direction of Byron
Besse, Eastern sales manager of the
P. A. Geier Company, of Cleveland, o.
Mr.. Besse was a former resident of
Oakland, and is accompanied by Mrs.
Besse, who is acting as hostess aboard
ship. Mrs. Elizabeth Evander, sister of
Mrs. Besse, is also a guest on the
cruise. Mrs. Besse and Mrs. Evander
are daughters of Mrs. D. M. Dixon, of
Oakland.
Mr.. Geier, owner of the P. A. Geier
Company, reports the best business
in his thirty-two years of experience,
due largely to the cruise plan. On the
second day of the cruise, Mrs. Besse
outlined a proposed cruise for 1887,
leaving New York April for 22-day
ocean voyage and tour of England,
Holland, Belgium and France. This
tour will also be under Mr.. Besse's
personal direction.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Geo. MARLEY AND SISTER
Continued from Page One)

Mrs. Cook has been in the United
States fifty-fve years and has en-
deavored many times to locate her
brother. She stated her mother and
father both died thinking their son
was dead.
Mrs. Cook was 81 years old on Sep
TENDER 16, is in fine health and re-
tains all her faculties. She says she
regretted that she could not speak
loud enough for her brother (who is
practically deaf to hear her, but by
having someone repeat she was able
to tell him many things about Eng
land after he had left that country.
Mrs. Cook was three years old when
she last saw her brother and did not
remember him.
Their father was married twice. The
older brother and sister whom Mr..
Marley remembered were his half
brother and half-sister. There were
thirteen children of his mothers fam
lily, he being the eldest and his sister,
Mrs. Cook, the youngest. All the other
brothers and sisters are dead. His
parents have been dead for 45 years.
Mr.. Marley is one of the few surviv-
ing Civil War veterans in Garrett
county. He enlisted in Company C,
goth New York Infantry, June II,
1861. He was engaged in the battles
at Gettysburg, Antietam and The Will
derness. He witnessed the battle be-
tween the Monitor and Merrimac in
Hampton Roads, and was wounded in
the battle at Cape Hatteras, being
struck in the right leg and left ear.
He was honorably discharged on June
%, 1865.
Among those attending the reunion
were Mr.. Marley, Mrs. Rebecca Cook,
Cleveland; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Clark,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Luman, Cleveland;
Mrs. B. w. Swisher, Columbus; Mrs.
J. J. Sweeting and daughters Misses
Elizabeth and Edith, John G. Mullen,
Pittsburgh; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Thrasher and children, Margaret, Har-
rison, Lambert, Carl; Mr.. and Mrs.
D. R. Hinebaugh, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Marley, Jr., and sons Ted and Clar-
ence, Mrs. Sybil Paugh and children,
Mrs. Walter Marley and children, Mr..
and Mrs. George Comp, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. o. U. Paugh, Mrs. Lawrence Hine-
baugh and children, Miss Annie
Thrasher, all of Deer Park.
Pictures of the group were taken
in the afternoon. The visitors returned
to their homes Sunday morning. Mrs.
Cook travelled by automobile. VI
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
MARRIED

Casteel-Davis-Mr. and Mrs. Park
Davis, of Munhall, Pa, have announced
the marriage of their daughter, Miss
Olive Irene Davis, to Harland Casteel,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Hamill Casteel,
of Uniontown, Pa, which took place
in the Davis home Saturday, Sept. IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Casteel left by motor
for New England and after November
1st will be at home on Pioneer Avenue,
Dormont, Pa.
The bride is a graduate of Thiel
College. Mr.. Casteel. was graduated
from Waynesburg College and the
University of Pittsburgh Law School.
He is a member of a Pittsburgh law
firm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
UNDERWOOD

There will be preaching and Sun
day school at Cherry Creek school
house on Sunday morning. The church
here is not yet completed, but the good
people are having cottage prayer
meeting until the structure is finished
The farmers are busy threshing,
cutting corn and digging potatoes
The potato crop is fair, not many to
the hill but large and of good quality.
September 22nd and no frost yet.
We are needing some good rains, as
water is getting low.
Page Durr has moved from the
William Ashby place to the Paul Ora
ham home. Carl Thomas, Rowlesburg,
W. Va, is now occupying the house
vacated by Mr.. Durr.
Arthur and Charles Fulk were bus
mess visitors at Crellin on Friday.
E. F. Dewitt, Scottdale, and Clyde
Dewitt, of Huston, Mich; Mrs. Myers,
Confluence, and Ebert Nine and fam
lily, Johnstown, were recent visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Nine.
Those visiting at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Barkman recently were
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Miller, Mr.. and
Mrs. Justin Barkman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Runkle and grandson and Miss
Ruth Hinlle, all of Cumberland; J. C.
Forman and Russell burst, Crellin;
Mrs. E. P. Sellers and son and daugh-
ter, Rowlesburg; Mrs. Earl Sims, j.
B. burst and family.
Grover Wagner, Morgantown, W.
Va, was visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Sims last week.
Mrs. Thomas Graham, who was i'll,
has recovered. Her mother, Mrs. Sill
ger, is visiting with her at this time.
James Spencer is quite i'll at this
time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY

WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the AL
mighty to remove from our midst, by
death, our esteemed friend and brother
Sovereign E. B. burst, who was a
member Of Grantsville Camp, No. Al,
Woodmen of the World, for many
years; who was held in esteem by the
camp and occupied a prominent rank
IN our midst, maintaining under all
circumstances a character untarnished
and a reputation above reproach;
therefore,
RESOLVED, That in the death of
Sovereign burst we have sustained
the loss Of a sovereign whose fellow
ship it was an honor and a pleasure
to enjoy; that we bear willing testi-
mony to his many virtues, to his I'M
questioned probity and stainless life;
that we offer to his bereaved family
and friends, over whom sorrow has
hung her sable mantle, our heartfelt
coincidence and pray that Infinite Good
ness may bring speedy relief to their
burdened hearts and inspire them with
the consolation that Hope and Futur-
ity and Faith in God give even in
the shadow of the tomb.
RESOLVED, That a copy of these
resolutions, properly engrossed, be
presented to the family of our deceased
Sovereign.
CLARENCE o. WHITE.
T. o. BROADWATER,
L. B. SCHAEFER,
Committee.
Advertisements II ~,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Kills Rattle Snake Near Town

George NJ. Browning had an en-
counter with a rattle snake along the
Swallow Falls road, north of DR.. M.
c. Hinebaugh's farm on Tuesday af-
ternoon. Browning was victorious but
not before the snake had jumped
across the roadway after his con-
queror.
The snake was about three feet
long and had nine rattles and a but
ton. Browning was passing the point
with his truck when he spied the rep
tile coiled along the side of the road.
He obtained pole and prepared to
attack just as it made it's leap for
him. The snake missed by three feet
and that was his last chance. The rat
ties were saved fer evidence.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
BITTINGER

Rev. c. C. Sellers, pastor of the
Lutheran church here, has accepted a
call to serve pastorate at Scalp
Level, Pa, near Johnstown, and is
planning to move to his new field about
October LIST. Rev. Sellers will preach
his farewell sermon in the village
church next Sunday evening, Septem-
Der 27, at 500 o'clock. The Sunday
school will convene at 1890 a. m. and
Luther League service will be held at
700 p. m.
1t is regrettable that we must
chronicle the death of Perry H. Broad
water, who passed to the beyond on
last Tuesday, in the seth year of his
earthly sojourn. For many years the
deceased had resided in this commu-
nifty and was an esteemed and worthy
neighbor and a thrifty farmer and
retained remarkable vitality until
within two or three weeks of his death
Mrs. Lydia Wiley, of Grantsville
spent couple of days last week with
relatives here.
Mrs. Howard Resi-, Akron, O., is
visiting relatives here for a few days.
Messrs. ]. J. Bender and Harry
Bender, of Grantsville, were business
callers here one evening last week.
Jonas Gnagey is spending some time
with his daughter, Mrs. C. C. Beachy,
at her home near here.
Gaylord DERRICK, of the Swallow
Falls CCC camp, spent the weekend
with his mother and family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gail Griffin, of Lum-
berport, w. Va, have been guests at
the Lawrence Fortney home for some
days.
The local Homemakers' Club held
its regular monthly meeting at the
home of Mrs. Silas Beachy Thursday
afternoon of last5week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
n
Soil Conservation Supervisors
Are Appointed

The Garrett County Soil Conser-
walton Association recently elected
officers as follows: Roy burst, presi-
dent; Guy Stanton, vice-president;
Dorsey Guard, members; John H. Car
ter, secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Glotfelty
treasurer.
The Association has employed nine
men as field supervisors who visit all
farmers who have filed work sheets in
the soil conservation program, and
assist them in making any corrections
necessary in filling in the forms
to obtain the soil conservation pay
ments.
The field supervisors and the dis
tricts they will cover are Roy burst,
Cecil Right, George Brauninger, Dis
tricts Nos. 7, and IA; H. M. Speicher
Randall Weitzell, Daniel Sisler, Dis
tricts 2, and 6; Samuel Winterberg
Clarence Murphy, Districts 3, 4, 9, IL
IL, Is; Wayne Fitzwater, Districts !
10, 13.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Orphans Court Proceedings

At session of the Orphans Court
held on Tuesday, letters of administra-
ton were granted Norval Speelman
Friendsville, on the estate of Freder-
lex L. Sellers, deceased war veteran
The will of Perry, H. Broadwater
Bittinger, who died September Is, was
admitted to probate. The will was ex-
ecuted October "a, 1884, and witnessed
by Floyd F. Brenneman and Lester v
Smith. Letters testamentary were
granted Lawrence w. Brenneman.
Minta c. Schaefer, Grantsville, was
granted letters of administration on
the estate of her deceased father, Levi
Resh.
William Owen, Oakland, administra-
ter of the estate of Charles S. Craver
deceased war veteran, also administra-
tor c. t. a., of Frank A. Craver, Kitz-
miller, settled his first and final ac-
count in both estates.
The will and codicil thereto of
Charles Garlitz, Avilton, was admit
ted to probate and letters of admins
tration C. t. a., were granted his son
Emil Garlitz. The will was drawn Sep
TENDER 16, 1882, was witnessed by
Ernest Q. Michael and William L. Hetz
and the codicil was witnessed by Edwin
L. Robson and William A. Robson
Frederick A. Thayer, Jr., was grant
ed letters of administration on the
estate of Sarah V. Mason.
Letters of administration were
granted Walter w. Dawson, local at.
torney, on the estate of William H
Shaffer.
Hugh Straehan, Kitzmiller, settled
his first account as guardian of Lin
coin Stewart Strachan.
In the recess of court, letters tes-
tamentary were granted Maggie L
Roth on the estate of her deceased
husband, the late David o. Roth, Of
near Red House. ny
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
AVHTON
Birthday Party For Aged Woman

Birthday Party For Aged Woman
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merrill enter
tanned with chicken dinner last We'd
nesday in honor of the formers moth
er, Mrs. D. M. Merrill, who celebrated
her seventy-eighth birthday. Mrs. Mer-
rill received a number of appreciative
gifts. The guests included Mrs. A. B.
Kelly, Masontown, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs.
S. X. Fike and Mr.. and Mrs. Brydon
Dewitt, Piedmont, w. Va; Mrs. Lewis
Broadwater, Mrs. Herman Robson,
Mrs. o. S. Fike, Mrs. Fannie Weitzell,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Merrill, Mary, Will
liam and June Merrill.
Wedding Anniversary Party
A party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur burst last Satur-
day evening in honor of the twenty
fifth wedding anniversary of the pair.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Michael, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Michael, Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Mich
ael, Mr.. and Mrs. William Turner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Grove, Mr.. and
Mrs. MILFORD Warne, Mr.. and Mrs.
George burst and son William, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles burst, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orville Stark and daughters Helena
and Rotha, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Robson, Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Robson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Robson and
daughters Irva Catherine and Mary
Jane, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Pope,
Mrs. David Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. Ohio S. Fike,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur burst and family,
Jennie, Anna, Laura, Marshall and
Russell burst; Mrs. Newberry, Of
Washington, D. C. The evening was
spent with music and singing of songs
and hymns. Mrs. Newberry being the
instrumentalist. Mr.. and Mrs. burst
were the recipients of number of
gifts. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Earle Wright, of New York
City, is visiting with the Fike family
and Mrs. Fannie Weitzell.
George Fike and Harland Weitzell
spent Monday evening here with the
0. S. Fike family.
Some of the people of this COM
munity have been attending the re-
vival meeting in progress in Frost
burg.
Mrs. Walter CLANCY spent Sunday
with her brother, James Whiteman,
and family, near Homecoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Mckenzie an
nounce the birth Of a son on Tues
day morning, September %.
MILFORD Garlitz and family were
guests on Sunday of Joshua Turner
and family.
Mrs. Ed. Winner and daughter Miss
Charlotte were in Frostburg on bus
mess Saturday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Birth Registration Important

Birth registration is very impor-
tant, as many schools and other in
situations, the Welfare Board, the
CCC camps and courts often refer to
the official records to settle the ages
of persons in whom they are inter-
ested.
The nurses of the local health de-
partment have been visiting families
in the county to see that all children
are properly registered and have birth
certificates. AS result of this special
effort made by the nurses, there were
ITO births registered for the first
time in the month of August, altho
only "a of these were babies born in
August.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Still Testing Cattle Herds For
Bangs Disease

Ninety-one herds of cattle through
out the county have been tested for
Bangs Disease since August l, ac-
cording to a report of DR.. T. S. List,
state veterinarian, to John H. Carter,
county agent, this week. The total
number of cattle tested in the 81
herds was 672.
Of this number there We're II re-
actors on places and IS suspects on
IA places. The report said the reactors
had been slaughtered.
Mr.. List stated that any other farm
ers desiring to have their cattle tested
for this disease should callat the county
agents Office to sign the agreement,
so that the testing could be done as
soon as possible. Mr.. List works in
three counties and after leaving here
will not return for several months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
Lutheran Services

"In My Sanctuary" will be the
theme of Rev. Shilke's sermon Sunday
morning at 10:45.
Luther League will meet Sunday
evening at $50.
Communion will be observed on
Sunday, October 4.
The Brotherhood met Tuesday
evening to plan raising its share of
$4,000, which will free the Iron
Mountain school, in Virginia, of debt.
The Pastors Aid society will meet
this Thursday evening in the Sun
day school room.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
DIR. w. w. Davis Speaks

DR.. w. W. Davis, general secretary
of the Lords Day Alliance, of Balti-
more, was the principal speaker at
the annual field day last Sunday
afternoon in the Methodist church
He was introduced by Senator Cliff
ford Friend. Rev. C. A. Shilke con-
Quoted devotions.
The purpose of the Alliance is to
aid the Church in keeping the Sabbath
Day as one of rest and worship.
Nearly all parts of the county were
represented at the meeting.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-24
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
STATE OF MARYLAND
STATE ROADS COMMISSION
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

SEALED PROPOSALS for the fur
nishing and delivering of Bituminous
Surface Course, Specification &c" to
be used on the following project:
GARRETT COUNTY-CONTRACT
G-125-611-Along the National Pike
from Keyser's Ridge to the Penn
sylvania State Line, a distance Of
So miles, and through the Town Of
Grantsville, a distance of O.9 Of a
mile.
The employment agency for fur
nishing labor on the above project is,
National Unemployment Officer, 3l6
Federal Building, Cumberland, Nd.
The minimum hourly wage to be
paid by the contractor on the above
project shall be, for unskilled labor
$.35; for intermediate grade, $O'45;
and for skilled labor, $0.56. :,
The attention of bidders is directed
to the Special Provisions covering
subletting and assigning Of contract
and to the use of materials.
will be received by the State Roads
Commission at its offices, Federal Re-
serve Bank Building, Calvert and Lex
ington Streets, Baltimore, Maryland.
until IL o'clock NJ. on the 9Th day OF
October, 1886, at which time and place
they will be publicly opened and read
DISQUALIFICATION 0 F BID
DERS REQUIRED.
Bids must be made upon the blank
proposal form which, with speclnGa-
tons and plans will be furnished BY
the Commission upon application and
cash payment of $1.00, for each sep
arate project, as hereafter no charges
will be permitted.
No bids will be received unless &C.
companied by certified check, payaOles
to the State Roads Commission Oh
Maryland, as required by Sec. 8, Chap.
ter $50, Acts of 1881, of the an1ouh'
as set forth in the proposal FORM
The successful bidder will be II.
quired to give bond, and comply VIII
the Acts of the General Assembly VI
Maryland, respecting CONTRACTS u
The Commission reserves the rlgn'
to reject any and all bids.
BY ORDER of the State Kosu'
Commission this 22nd day of Septem'
Der, 1886.
H. E. TABLER, Chairman
L. H. STEUART, Secretary.
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