The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-02-27
MT. LAKE PARK

death at his home in Gainesville, Flor
ida, of Joseph Rathbun. Many here
will regret to learn of his death. Like
the late Albert T. White, he belonged
TO the good old days and was for many
years identified with the civic and the
social life of both Mountain Lake Park
and Loeb Lynn Heights.
Word also came on Tuesday that Ed
win L. Davidson, aged 70 years, promi-
nent business man of Parkersburg and
d civic leader of that city, passed away
Monday at his home. Mr.. Davidson had
not been in good health for some time
and recently developed pneumonia. He
is survived by Mrs. Davidson. The
couple maintained a summer home in
the Park for MANY years and have
many friends here who expressed
their regret when the news of Mr.
Davidson's death was announced.
Brief Mention
Sunday morning saw another really
big snow. However, we are all getting
used to them and no one complained
AS usual the town pillow was out and by
noon the roads were clear. Monday
many took advantage of the SHOWS and
went to New Germany for the skiing.
Tuesday sleighs were out and it was
an old-fashioned winter setting.
Speaking of the New Germany win
ter sports, we are reminded that much
conversation has been heard about
sports for this section, someone MAX
ing the suggestion that Backbone
Mountain presented an ideal place for
ski runs.
The question that is worrying house
holders just now that the time to set
out flowers and plant gardens is draw
ing near, what is to be done about the
dogs that run loose through the Park.
In one day fifteen strays were counted
not mentioning those which were not.
Unfortunately we do not have dog
pound ordinance. We are not certain,
but we believe there is an ordinance
relating to dogs running at large.
However, we fail to see where the
bailiff Of the town can impound dog
when there isn't any pound.
And then there are the cats in the
community, and there are many of
them. What to do with them is a puz-
zling question. With cats at large it
may not be possible to keep the birds
end squirrels from being killed by
these maurauders. True they are listed
as "killable," but no one wants that
job if they can help it.
Friday afternoon the Fire Depart
ment was called to the home of Nh
and Mrs. j. P. McWilliams where
gas stove had overturned and burned
through the flooring. No other dam
age was done and the fire was extin-
guished before the arrival of the fire
men.
E. Bryson Gibson is confined to
Ills home by illness.
Repair work and decorating the sec
ond floor of the l. o. O. F. building is
progressing nicely. This will be used
by the lodge members as a club ROOM
The committee in charge of the work
is composed of Delbert Bttinger, Joe
WEIGH, Joe Turney and William Nc
ROBBIE, Jr.
Personals
Mrs. w. H. McRobie, Jr, who has
been a patient at the Tucker County
Hospital, Parsons, has returned to her
home. Mrs. McRobie suffered COM
pound fracture of her arm last week.
1t will be necessary for her to return
to the hospital for additional x-ray
pictures and observation.
Mrs. Charles Echard, Scottdale, Pa,
was visiting friends here the past
week.
Miss Orpah Killius is able to be out
after an illness Of some time.
The condition of Mrs. Elmer Sterl-
ing, who underwent a major operation
at Memorial Hospital, Cumberland,
On Saturday, is reported to be salts
factory. Mrs Sterling is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Shipley.
Mrs. Orpah Compton is ill at her
ZONE here, suffering as the result of
influenza and complications.
Forrest yelling, Cumberland, was
here several days recently with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Yelling.