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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
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Biologists announced the worlds
newest, largest and richest oil forma-
tion-a 1,OOO-mile long and 100-mile
wide Sparta Wilcox tend-had been
found in Texas, Louisiana and Missis-
sippi.
The appointment of DR.. Walther
Funk as Reichbank president in Ber-
lin, Germany, was said to be distinct
slap at the United States, as Funk was
noted for his animosity toward the
United States.
Senator Byrd, Virginia, accepted an
invitation to debate the Administra-
tons spending policies with Mariner
S. Eccles, of the Federal Reserve
Board, but Eccles declined. Byrd is the
champion of economy while Eccles adj
vocates deficit spending to promote re-
! covery.
Senator Tydings of Maryland, in a
speech before the Senate, blamed Pres
ident Roosevelt for the acts of Harry
Hopkins in placing politics in WPA.
With Senator Gillette, another sue
cessful candidate against the Presi-
dents purge" in November, he prom
ised to vote for Hopkins for cabinet
post.
Insurgent armies in Spain were
oIo,,,1,, oJ,yopo;pn +oyrord Paronlona
the governments capital and strong
hold.
American airliners may now fly the
Atlantic any time they are ready, as
as agreement has been reached be-
tween the United States and France
under which American passenger and
mail planes may land in France for a
six-months' period.
Guardians of the Dionne quintuplets
have turned down a guarantee of
100000 for the famous little girls to
appear at the Worlds Fair in New
York.
The flying boat, Cavalier, crashed
into the Atlantic ocean when it ran
into storm of snow and sleet. Ten
of the thirteen aboard were saved
after ten hours spent on life preser-
Vers.
Harry L. Hopkins, former relief adj
ministrator, was confirmed by the
Senate by 1927 for his new position
as Secretary of Commerce in Presi-
dent Roosevelt's cabinet.
A new magnet, about half the size
of wedding ring, which picks up a
fve-pound fatiron, was announced by
scientists at Schenectady, N. Y.
Joe Louis, heavyweight champion
boxer, blasted John Henry Lewis,
challenger, into submission in less
than three minutes last night at New
York.
At least 1000 people are dead at
CHILEAN, South America, as result of
an earthquake. The town Of 10000
population was said to be in ruins.
Spanish Insurgents have laid ring
of shellfre and steel about Barcelona
and demanded the surrender of the
Loyalists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
RICHARD E. SLIGER, FORMER
RESIDENT DIED YESTERDAY
Had Been An Invalid For Num-
Der of Years at GrantsyiIle

Richard E. Sliger, a former cashier
OF the First National Bank in Oakland.
and also engaged as an insurance
broker, died at his home in Grantsville
early Wednesday morning, January
%, following an illness of several
years.
About five years ago he suffered a
stroke of paralysis, and while he re-
covered from this sufficiently to be
able to be up and about, he never re-
gained his health. Two weeks ago an
other stroke occurred and pneumonia
developed, causing his death.
His remains will be brought to Oak
land today and will be at the Bolden
Funeral Home where services will b
conducted on Friday afternoon at 300
o'clock with interment in the Episco-
pal churchyard. Rev. D. C. Trimble
will officiate.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eliza
beth Metheny Sliger, of Grantsville
and son Robert Siger, of Wheeling,
West Va; also by one sister, Mrs.
John Lee, of California, and two
brothers, George Sliger, of Western
port, and Harry Sliger, of Keyser.
Mr.. Sliger was member of Oakland
Lodge of Masons and a past master of
the fraternity. The Masons will be in
charge of the final rites at the inter-
ment.
Mr. Sliger was born at Western
port, March<9, 1874, a son of Thor
ton J. and Mary E. (Murphy) Sliger.
He attended public school at West
ernport and spent four years at a
military college, holding a commits
sion his fourth year. He received his
BIS. degree at the Maryland Agri-
cultural College in 1895. June 10,
1899, he was married to Miss Eliza
beth Matheny at Homecoming. One son
was born to them, Robert Sliger, of
Wheeling, West Va.
Mr.. Sliger was well known through
out this section. He was bookkeepe1
at the Davis National Bank, Piedmont
and at the Homecoming Savings Bank
Homecoming. In 1901 he came to the
First National Bank of Oakland as
cashier, which position he held for
twenty years. He was also represen-
tative of the Sun Life Assurance Co..
of Canada, and in 1901, won first prize
for representatives in the United
States. He resigned his position at
Oakland to become State Manager fol
this insurance company at Wheeling
w. Va. He resided at Cumberland fol
a short time and went to Grantsville
,, in 1888 as receiver for the First
National Bank there. He was forced
to give up this position three years
later because of i'll health.
Mr.. Sliger also served as President
of the Board of Education of Garrett
county for six years. He was Chair
man of the Garrett county First anc
Second Liberty Loans and Chairman
of the same county the last two years
of the war for the War Savings
Movement. He was member of the
Fniscopal church at Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26

the town of Oakland to issue bonds for
erection of community building.
Another bill was introduced by Cliff
ford Friend in the Senate authorizing
the Garrett County Commissioners to
levy $4,000 for erection of a new
school building at Bloomington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
Fined $500 For Cutting Trees
On State Forest

Cutting of Christmas trees on the
Savage River State Forest cost Mrs.
Bertha Eshbaugh, of North Branch,
Allegany county, S. and costs Monday
night when she entered a plea of
guilty to the charge brought against
her in the court of Magistrate Zeller
at Grantsville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
Methodist Circuit

Rev. Paul L. Upole, Pastor in Charge
Preaching at the Swanton church
each Thursday evening at 1880. There
will be preaching at the Dodge church
Sunday morning, beginning at 1920.
If roads are passable there will be
services at 1880 in the Kurtz chapel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
Local Legislative Measures In
PRODUCED At AnnapOIis

Among the bills introduced at the
legislature in recent days was one in
the House of Delegates by the Gar
rett County Delegation, empowering
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26

William Sewers was acquitted of a
similar charge.
The charges against the man and
woman were preferred by District
Fire Warden Urner Wigfield.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1939-01-26
Sunday Services In Community
Churches
st. Marks Evangelical Lutheran
Church
Second Street, Oakland

Second Street, Oakland
Rev. A. B. Learner, D. D., Pastor
$3.50 a. m. The Church School, study
ing "Peter's Declaration of Love for
Christ" Mr.. Erwin Smith, superin-
tendent.
1O:45 a. m. The Service of the
Church ."Christ's Great Adventure"
$50 p. m. The Luther League Hour
Subject, Getting in on my Missionary
Obligation" Ones proper perspective
is vital in his going. The pastor will
speak on the subject.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22

party on Monday evening in honor
of their daughter, Norma Lees 18th
birthday. Those present were Misses
Sara Lou McCleary, Phyllis Doughty,
Elinor Pruitt, Virginia Lee Jones,
Sara Mason, Betty Jean Sharpley,
Eleanor Short, Lucille Justice, Norma
Chapman, Katherine Taylor, Virginia
Phillips, Kathryn Pilchard, Elva Dry
den, Elinor and Beatrice Brimer, JAG
queline and Patricia Sturgis, Helen
and Jean Pruitt, Messrs. George Lee
Dooling, Mervin Doughty, Robert
Matthews, Edwin Selby. The out-of-
town guests were Misses jeanette Da-
Wis, Audrey Dryden and Rebecca Ad-
kins of New Church, Misses Elaine
Brown, Jean Baylis and Mr.. Carl
Bailey, of Stockton. Delicious refresh
ments were served and the guests left
wishing Norma many more happy
birthdays.
Mr.. George I. Chapman, most es-
Unable Christian, passed away at his
home near Greenbackville, after
long illness Thursday, December IA,
aged 81 years. Mr.. Chapman was a
trustee of the Greenbackville Church.
Funeral services were held at his
home Sunday afternoon, December IT.,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. L. w.
Gordon, assisted by Rev. J. w. Woot-
ten, of Pocomoke City. Interment
was in Greenbackville cemetery. The
active pallbearers were Messrs. B.
Clay Chapman, w. ]. Paradee, Jr.,
Letcher Colona, Edwin Paradee, Her
bert Paradee, B. F. Moore. Honor
airy bearers were Mr.. Benjamin Para
dee, Mr.. C. C. Pilchard, Mr.. Harry
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
CADET E. H. llEISER
HONORED BY GIFT

Cadet E. H. Meiser, of the Citadel,
known as the "West Point of the
South, and son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Meiser, of Stockton, Nd, was
signally honored recently in ceremon-
les attending the presentation of a
Montana State Flag to the Charles
ton, South Carolina Military College.
Cadet Meiser is Adjutant and FL
nance Officer of the Citadel Squadron,
No. 10, Sons of the American Legion
and is one of the best all around stud
ents at the Southern Military institu-
stion.
A photograph was published in the
News Courier, showing Cadet Meiser
presenting the Montana flag to Gen.
Charles P. Summerall, PRECEDENT of the
Citadel.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
EXECUTION DATE WILL BE
SET FOR TWO CRIMINALS

Governor O'Conor will set an exc
cution date for Alvin Kenton and
Thomas L. Sanchez, sentenced to
death by hanging Monday after con-
viction for beating an 80-year-old man
and attacking his S3-year-old wife, in
the Circuit Court at Easton.
Circuit Court Judge J. Owen Knots,
passing sentence, termed the crime
almost without parallel in the history
of our State"
The pair were convicted last week
of entering the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Aiken, near Templeville, rob-
bling and beating the husband, and
then attacking Mrs. Aiken.
Judge Knots directed the Queen
Anne's county sheriff to take Ken
ton and Sanchez to the Penitentiary
at Baltimore.
Zone of you men received hospital
ity of this couple while working on
the roads recently. Then you invaded
the sanctity of their home by forcing
an entrance" the Judge declared.
"I know of nothing worse than your
depravity on this occasion"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
NATIONAL ASSOC.
ISSUES LIST OF
RESERVE PLAYERS

One hundred and two active play
ers, including the managers Of three
teams, have. been reserved by the
eight clubs of the Eastern Shore Lea
que for 1910, according to the reserve
list just issued by the National As
ISOLATION. All eight umpires have
been retained.
Pilots who have been reserved are:
Frederick Warrington Lucas, of the
Cambridge Cardinals, winner of the
past-season play-off; J. c. Clark, of
the CentreviTle Red Sox, and J. M.
Sammy Holbrook, of the Federals-
burg Athletics who finished first in
the regular schedule.
The players reserved by the POGO
moke management are as follows:
Peter E. Dulick, Hoyle Dye, Edward
Gunner, James A. John, Emlyn E.
Jones, William Luce, William Vincent
Polite, Frank w. Rock, Glen L. Sny-
der, Arthur Uric, Newell Valentine,
Howard G. Voss. Ineligible, Merle
C. Reinke, S. Eugene Smith.
Umpires-Henry w. Darlington,
William Connolly, Carroll George,
John Gillespie, Roy Greene, Hanson
Horsey, Ray O'Neil, Henry L. Taller.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
EXTRA HOLIDAYS GRANT
ED FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

Announcement was made last week
by Governor O'Conor that State En-
ployees would be granted extra holi-
days in Connection with Christmas and
New Years.
"In the interest of a more thorough
enjoyment of the coming holidays on
the part of our tate employees, the
Governor said, "the State offices and
departments will be closed on the two
Saturdays Immediately preceding the
Christmas and New Years.
"This will mean that all State en-
ployees will be excused from duty on
those days, except where the public
interest requires their presence or
where absence from duty would be
contrary to provisions of law.
Estate employees thus will be pro-
vided with two 3-day vacations with
out in any way interfering with the
State work, as the Saturdays in ques-
ton would be half days.
81 am particularly happy to be able
to make this announcement because I
feel that the great body of State en-
ployees are rendering a splendid and
loyal service to the State and richly
deserve this recognition of their EFF
forts"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
Greenbackviue

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Sharpley spent
the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie
Jones, near Pocomoke City,.
Mrs. Lawson Justice and Mrs. Jane
Sharpley spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Roland Ewell at Salisbury.
Mr.. William Hudson, of Baltimore,
Nd, is spending the week with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hud-
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor, Of
Oxford, Md, spent the weekend with
Mrs. Taylor's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Sharpley.
Mrs. Willis Outten and son, Victor,
of New Church, spent Sunday with
relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Melvin, of Chin
colleague, spent Thursday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold McCleary.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Yarter of the
Richardson Tent Show at Greenville,
N. c., are spending some time with
Mrs. Yarter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. F. Chapman.
Mrs. Lavona Smith, Miss Elise
Louise Smith and Mr.. Cecil Jarman,
of Philadelphia, spent few days last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Pruitt.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Howard and
daugter, of Pocomoke City, spent Sun
day with Mrs. Betty Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Ward and
daughter, Esther, of Snow Hill, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
Hearthway.
Mrs. John P. Hill, Mrs. Sam fash,
Mrs. Lawrence Porter, Mrs. George
Dryden and Mrs. Ella Paradis were
in Salisbury on Saturday.
Mr.. Paige Ewell, of Salisbury, and
Miss Iva Townsend, Of Snow Hill,
were callers in the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin Sharpley, Sunday.
Mr.. Mervin Pilchard spent Saturday
with his father, Mr.. Lee Pilchard,
who patient at the Methodist Hos
pital in Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Skeeter gave
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22

in any war-stimulated rise in pro-
duction and cost of living.
DIR. de Haas said the effects of the
present war could not be predicted,
because history does not repeat it
SELF" The conflict, he added, was
not new war, but merely a symp-
tom of the uninterrupted war which
has exerted its disintegrating power
upon the world since 1914"
"Since that year the world has not
known peace" he added. "Once the
firing stopped, the economic war be-
gam"
David Sarnoff, Pres. of the Radio
Corporation of America, presided in
the absence of Wendell Willkie, Presi
dent of the Club, who was detained in
Washington.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22
FIVE CASES OF
RABBIT FEVER
been REPORTED


ia, to give the disease it's textbook
title, nave been reported to the State
Health Department since shortly be-
fore the hunting season opened. The
occurrence of these cases, gives spec
ial point to the following warning
from DR.. r. H. Riley, Director Of the
Dept, to sportsmen, market men,
hucksters, food handlers, cooks, house
wives, and any others who have occas-
ion to come in contact with Br'er
Rabbit.
"Be sure" DR.. Riley said, chat you
bag-or buy-healthy specimens only.
Be very careful in skinning rabbits
and in preparing the meat for the
market or the table, not to come in
contact with any possibly diseased ami
NAL. AS a final precaution see that
rabbit meat is thoroughly cooked be-
fore it is served.
"Wild rabbits" he continued, "are
usually the source of rabbit fever in
human beings. The animals become
infected through the bite of ticks that
carry the disease-producing germs or
from the sting of certain kinds OF
flies. Rabbits raised in rabbitries as
a rule are free from ticks, and SO far,
have not been found to be sources of
the disease.
rabbit fever is generally contract
ed by human beings in handling, or
SHINING infected animals, or in pre-
pairing the meat for the market, or the
table. It can be contracted through
the bite of infected ticks or in crush
ing the ticks and cases have been
known to develop from handling the
fur of infected animals. The infection
car be aborbed into the system thru
an open cut or through the merest
scratch or break in the skin. Severe
cases have occurred through rubbing
the disease bearing material into the
eyes while handling the game.
fortunately not all wild rabbits are
infected and the diseased are dull and
move slowly. Hunters are according
ly warned to kill only those that are
lively, alert, and move quickly.
"There are certain other precau-
tions that should always be observ-
ed:
"Don't use the bare hands in skin
ming rabbits or in dressing the meat.
Use rubber gloves or protect the hands
with some other water proof mater
ial. Keep your hands from touching
your face or your eyes. Wash your
hands thoroughly after you have fin
ished.
Burn all papers, bags,( or contain
ers in which the game was wrapped.
"Don't give the children rabbit tails
or bits Of fur to play with.
"Cook all rabbit meat thoroughly.
Cooking destroys the diseases-produc-
ing germs.
When symptoms develop that sug-
gest rabbit fever, send for your doctor
without delay. Blood tests for the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22

The seasonings in made-over dishes
are important, so don't try to get by
without salt, white pepper, paprika,
cayenne, celery salt, onion, salt, nut
meg, kitchen bouquet, dried celery,
bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, mint
and parsley leaves, Worcestershire
sauce, chill sauce or grated cheese.
Skillful season is sure guarantee
against tasteless, undressing sauce.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22

Collins, Mr.. George Mariner, Mr.. S.
P. Lang, Mr. L. H. Bailey, Mr.. H. L.
Chapman, Mr.. I. v. Jones, Mr.. J. E.
Bevans. He is survived by his wild
ow, Mrs. Levania P. Chapman, four
brothers, Mr.. Harry Chapman, of
Philadelphia, Mr.. Charles Chapman,
of Williamsburg, Va, Mr.. VIM. F.
Chapman and Samuel C. Chapman.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-12-22

presence of the infection will be made
for any case in the counties, by the
Central or Branch Psychological
laboratories, at the request of the at
tending physician. Similar service is
available to physicians in Baltimore
City through the laboratories of the
Baltimore City Dept. of Health"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-03-10
MY DEFINITION OF
CITIZENSHIP
.(By IsoBEL MOoRE)

When we speak of citizen Of any
country or nation we mean he is one
who owes allegiance to its govern
ment and is entitled to its protec-
ton. IN the pledge to the flag our
duty as a citizen is defined. In this
pledge We swear allegiance to our
country. Some of the duties of al
legianee require that the citizen
be willing to defend his country in
time Of war and seek to promote its
interests at all times. In turn. our
government is supposed to defend
the life, liberty and the property of
Ia citizen whether he is at home or
abroad
OF the many groups of which we
are members the home is the place
where we first practice and test our
citizenship. It is in the home where
we first learn lessons of obedience,
respect for the rights of others, co
operation. friendliness, reliability.
and sympathy. It is in the home
that children get their first lesson
in American traditions, customs.
manner, and ideals II, when small
you develop habits of obedience, re-
spect for the rights of others, and
the other social and civic virtues
you will find it easy to meet the re-
quirements of citizenship Anything
that undermines the home life is a
menace to the welfare of the whole
country This is the reason that we
are so concerned with child labor.
good housing, education. health pro-
lection, and proper wages. The home
is considered so great part in cit
izenship that states have passed laws
to provide pensions for widows so
that their children may be kept to-
gether in their own home
This is my definition of citizen
ship and if we are to maintain our
country as a democracy and a leader
among nations we should strive TO
keep this kind of citizenship in our
country
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-03-10
PETERSBURG las TWO FIRES
WITHIN = HOURS SUNDAY

#ozd e a. 2 fires at Petersburg
Oscar Carlson rom her sister. Mrs.
Anna Bratseth Of North Dakota VINO
is visiting in Petersburg.
The fire alarm was sounded at
o'clock Sunday morning for a
blaze which broke out on the second
floor Of the new city power house.
A city council room, quarters for
the public health nurse and other
various city activities we're provid-
ed for in the second story Of the
building. The fire damage was con-
fined to the second story.
Shortly after noon of the same
day fire was discovered in the school
house. It had started between the
walls and was still smoIdering when
Miss Bratseth wrote at 400 that
Later reports state that each fire
caused approximately one thousand
dollars worth of damage and school
was unable to open until the latter
part of the week.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1939-03-10
DANGERS THAT THREATEN
AMERIgANTSM
(By PATRICIA WIEs)

The benefits of the United States
of America have been taken for
granted by the citizens of their
country Americans have at last
come to realize the significance of
the word Patriotism, Men, who
fought for their ideals of freedom
of speech. press, and religion, would
be shocked to think that the citt-
zens of their country have taken
these ideas for granted. If you are
an American, you will know that
the democratic form exeels any
other type of government for AM
erica.
From the earliest times men have
fought and died to conquer monar-
chy and dictatorship. Amerieanism
is the result of long years of strug-
gle against tyranny and oppression.
As Lincoln stated, The American
government is by the people, of the
people and for the people"
We. the people of this great dem
ocratie nation. have heard much
propaganda on the good of Naziism
but most of this has been sent out
by representatives of foreign gov
ernments with the idea of trying to
better individuals, and not foreign
countries as a whole. Are We going
to stand by idly and see our free
dom taken from us: our president
replaced by a dictator and our
meat and vegetables replaced by
substitutes? NO! Naziism, or Com
munism, must not supplant Amer
lean democracy.
Lafayette exclaimed THE mo-
ment 1 heard of America, I loved
her, the moment l knew she was
fighting for freedom, l burnt with
a desire of bleeding for her; and
the moment l shall be able to serve
her at any time or in any part of
the world, will be the happiest one
OF my life"
Now the time has come for you
to serve America, love her and pro
tect her. These ideals, that were
bought at so dear a price must be
preserved. This preservation can be
strengthened by educating the pub
lie in understanding the full mean
ing of the word, Americanism.
The founding of the Republic of
the United States, marked by hum
an liberty and popular rule, mark
ed the greatest victory ever achiev-
ed by the advocates of human rights.
Keep that victory, build on it,
don't permit any alien forces to
tear it down.
Can We sing of THE land of the
free if we are denied the right of