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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-10
NOTICE OF FILING INVENTORY
State of Ohio, Morgan County,
Probate Court

To the heirs at law and next of
kin or the attorney representing any
heir at law or next of kin of Orville
S. Evans, John William Leake, Au-
gustus Wilds and Wilson Thompson,
deceased:
You are hereby notified that A
hearing on the inventory filed in the
estates of Orville S. Evans, John
William Leake, Augustus Wilds and
Wilson Thompson, deceased, will
be had before this court on the
18th day of April, 1941, at 10
o'clock a. m. Exceptions, ii any
you have, to such inventory are re-
auired to be filed at least five days
before said time of hearing.
Witness my hand this 31st day
of March, 1941.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
3a2 Probate Judge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-10
Big Woods

Ronald Davis of Camp Shelby,
Miss, is spending his Easter vaca-
ton with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletch Davis. = Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
letters spent Sunday with John
Schofield's. Miss Martha Bowman
of Ashland is spending her Easter
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-10
LEGAL NOTICE

William c. Tilton whose place OF
residence is unknown is hereby notified
that Mary Juanita Tilton has filed her
Petition against him for divorce, ali
mony, and custody of minor children
in Case No. 6691 of the Court OF Com,
mon Pleas, Morgan County, Ohio, ana
that said cause will be for hearing
on or after May 8, 1941.
MARY JUANITA TILTON.
By A. B. Mercer Her Attorney. 27m6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-10
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

Estate of Augustus Wilds, deceas-
ed: Notice is hereby given that Eas-
ter Cain, of Malta, Ohio, has been
duly appointed Administrative or
the estate of Augustus Wilds, de-
ceased, late of Morgan county,
Ohio.
Dated this 21st day of March,
1941.
ARTHUR TORBERT,
Probate Judge OF Said County
Emmett Abel, Attorney. 27m3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-04-10

Hope can see a star even on
cloudy night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

a picnic luncheon given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Alonzo Fike, at Mt. Lake Park,
Sunday evening, honoring MIR. and
Mrs. Homer Delhi and four daughters,
and Miss Mary Shiffler, of Hummels-
town, Pa.
Mrs. Clarence. Fulk accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lohr to visit
Mr.. Allen DeBerry's, Sunday.
D. L. Swartzentruber, and daugh-
ter, Betty, Mary and Ross Lichty, at
tended an all-day meeting at Glade,
on Thursday.
Mrs. Ernest Gortner is a patient in
Memorial hospital, Cumberland,
where she underwent an operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Beachy, of
Grantsville, called on his brother, Mr..
L. NJ. Beachy, on Monday.
Miss Matte Davis, and Henry
Swartzentruber, spent Thursday aft
ernoon at Mr.. S. w. Slabach's.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

called, then a little later on until it
became known as the dreaded diph-
liberia of today
The anxious father started for help
at the nearest physician, DR.. McClane
at Morgantown. He told of his long
cold December ride by the way of
Kingwood, through three feet of
trackless snow His arrival at the
good doctors home at midnight, of
the supper the wife arose and pre-
pared for him and of his setting out
on the return trip without rest or
sleep and riding again without draw
ing rein, over the same dreary wintry
waste along with the good old doctor,
till home was reached, but "my little
girl was dead when we got there"
In 1852 the B. & 0. pushed the rail
road westward to Grafton and the
town of Oakland was founded on the
old Shutdown where Murray Thayer
in 1925 had erected a saw and grist
mill built of slabs.
The old Pike then became simply a
local road and all through travel
ceased.
Mr.. lite soon after removed to
the neMetown and during the war in
1861 was appointed postmaster.
He kept hotel near the railroad
now known as the "West House" and
many times great carloads of hungry
soldiers raided him and ate every
thing in sight and left without pay
ing him a penny for what they had
taken.
Mr. White related incidents of his
visits to Saunton, and Winchester,
where he was summoned by the U. S.
Court as a witness against certain
parties for mail robbing. He then met
the late William G. Brown, distin-
guished lawyer of Kingwood, who was
probably counsel in some of the cases.
w w lIlOG Has lletu d DlIl
before Congress for some years for
payment of his claim for food and
other supplies furnished soldiers dur
ing the Civil War, also one to REIN
burse him for postoffice deficiencies
during his encumbency of that office.
In all, the two claims aggregate
about $4,000, honestly and justly his
due. 1t is small sum to Uncle Sam,
but it would mean luxury and comfort
for Mr.. Whites declining years.
Is there not enough influence
among his old friends to aid in the
recovery of this just debt? If only a
few of them will work together for
this, it certainly seems it might be
accomplished and a worthy citizen be
placed on the enjoyment of his own,
and beyond the reach Of want during
his last days.
-(MRS.) M. A. Y. IN. A. YOST).
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
FOREST FIRES IN COUNTY
BURNED OVER HUNDREDS
OF ACRES

Capt Charles E. Hoye received
recently a letter from District For
ester Buckingham which contained in
formation relative to fires which have
swept the county in recent weeks. A
portion of the letter follows:
81 feel safe in saying that this
spring has been the most serious in
the history of forest fires that we have
experienced in at least twenty years.
Extended drought, together with
exceedingly high winds, caused fires
to burn at such tremendous rate that
control was exceedingly difficult. The
fact that all fires were controlled
within twenty-four hours after they
started, is a great tribute to the forest
wardens and men in Garrett County
who rendered such valuable services
and at the risk of personal injury at
all times.
at would not be possible to single
out any one individual, but / feel that
credit should be given to George M.
Browning, our District Forest Warden,
in charge of tires, who consistently
kept on the go, and personally directed
the crews.
"The volunteer fire companies of
Oakland, Friendsville, Grantsville and
Deer Park reported when called, and
rendered valuable assistance.
"The most disasterous fire or series
of fires, occurred, of course, in the
Sang Run GAINESVILLE area. These
fires all originated in West Virginia,
and had they been controlled at their
source the fires, | know, in Garrett
County would have been much less.
However, the West Virginia authori-
ties did not stop the head fires, but
spent their time in preventing the side
spread in West Virginia. This, there
fore, permitted the fires to sweep I'M
controlled into Maryland.
"The Maryland forest wardens not
only stopped these fires but mopped
up the sides, even back in West Vir-
ginia.
due to the fact that fires came up
for a three-day stretch, it appeared as
though we did not control the fires for
a long period. However, we had
seperate fire to contend with each day,
and at the same time to mop up the
fire of the preceding day. After the
second day, it became obvious that we
would have to fall back and construct
one main fire line along the main fire
front, and permit these West Virginia
fires to burn together This meant the
loss of a great deal more territory,
but it was not safe to permit the fire
fighters to check the sides of these
fires, because there was much danger
of their being trapped. In fact the fire
was being blown by the high winds
for distance of four hundred yards
or more, and some of our men had
very close calls.
"Without the help of the CCC I
know the fire loss would have been
many times greater.
eve estimate that forty-siX hun
dred acres was burned by these three
West Virginia fires. | cannot give you
more information at this time, but as
soon as the report is completed, will
send you copy"
Sincerely yours,
H. C. BUCKINGHAM,
District Forester
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
EGG GRADING PRICES
GORTNER

Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Mason, and
son, of Swanton; Mr.. and Mrs. Loren
Cosner, and sons, of Bayard, were
dinner guests at the home of Mrs.
Mary Dever, on Sunday.
Mrs. Ohio Friend, son, Samuel and
daughter, Eleanor, went to Stoyes-
town, Pa, on Thursday. Mrs. Friend
remained several days with her
mother, Mrs. Samuel Lape, who is
quite ill.,
Mr.. ]. B. Miller, of Grantsville,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. D. ]. Swartzen-
truber, on Monday. Mrs. Swartzen-
truber is i'll of pneumonia.
irwin Yoder, and Mary and Jean
Schlossnagle, have the measles
Uncle Nat Register and wife, of
WMMN, Fairmont, spent one day
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Swartzentruber.
Mr.. Alonzo Fike, of Mt. Lake,
preached on Sunday morning, on "The
Glory of the Cross. Mr. Dunson, of
Hopemont, preached in the evening,
on Putting First Things First" Rev.
Dunson called on Mrs Elizabeth
Sims, and took supper with Mr.. Noah
Slabach and family.
Miss Betty Lee spent last week
with Mrs Sims. Mrs Sims is able to
be about after a severe sick spell.
Mr.. Charles Shaffer, Of Washing
ton, spent the weekend with his
home folks, at Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Beeghley and
children, took dinner with relatives
at Swallow Falls, on Sunday.
Mr.. Eli Beachy attended the funeral
of his nephew, Mr.. Allen Hershberg-
er, age %, at Greenwood, Del, on
Sunday. Mr.. Hershberger drowned at
Ocean View, near Norfolk, Va, his
former home, where he had been
visiting. He was the son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Hershberger, of
Norfolk, and is survived by one
sister, Anna, of Los Angeles, Calf.
Mr. and Mrs Howard Johnson,
Rosetta and Ronald WEIGH, spent Sun
day visiting relatives at Bethlehem.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Beckman,
visited Mr.. John Kitzmiller, who
celebrated his 8Oth birthday in Oak
land Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ssk attended
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

sent them to Montana for "Inter-
ment" instead of internment as it
should have read. Maybe interment
would have been better for them at
that.
:;
And we hope Mrs. Alma Bell sold
her Ford Sedan, but not at the price
of $2.75 as appeared last week in her
ad. 1t should have been $275.00.
The other day we were speaking
about lunch and dinner. Lunch for the
moment wasn't quite clear to little
Scoop. whats lunch 2" he asked.
"Why you know what lunch is" we
remarked
"Oh yes" he said, "that's what you
eat and end up still hungry"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

Step by step Franklin D. Roosevelt
is leading US into war Last campaign
he promised the American people
that we would send no American boy
overseas to fight in European war.
A promise from Mr.. Roosevelt in this
particular is no different from any of
his other promises to the American
people. He has repudiated most of his
promises to the American people, and
the present drift into the European
war is no exception.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
The Bible and Our Public Schools

To the Editor of The Republican:
There was letter appeared in The
Republican Of May 8th, in defense Of
our public system of education. We
could not deny that we have splendid,
well managed system, with modern,
well equipped buildings, offering our
children many advantages, that were
unknown forty years ago. believe we
all appreciate this fact. But when we
think that there is no room for i'm
provement in our school system aren't
we indulging in a false optimism.
Is it not true that we are neglecting
the most important part Of our educa-
ton. The Christian people believe the
Bible to be the greatest book in the
world. We owe our very existence, our
liberty, and everything that we hold
sacred to the Bible. The inspiration of
the Bible led our forefathers to risk
their lives, sacrifice their homes and
endure many hardships in order that
they and we might be free to worship
God according to the dictates of our
conscience. Without the Bible we
would not know right from wrong; we
would no doubt be living like the
beasts.
Is it not true that the chief aim of
character? We can not build character
without the use of the Bible. The
neglect Of its use in our schools has no
doubt furnished fertile soil for the
sowing of seeds of communism and
other un-American isms. There are
those who would destroy our schools,
our Bible, our Churches and every
thing that is clean and holy. l firmly
believe that the school, the church, and
the home, should combine their efforts
to overcome this evil influence Why
not adopt the Bible as text book in
our public schools. Let US remember
that there are thousands of children
in our land who never heard the Bible
read. Who do not attend church and
have never heard the story of Jesus.
Can we not spare Is minutes daily
for Bible study and prayer in our busy
schools? Why not begin Is minutes
early. This would not take any time
from the other branches of study. l
believe most children would be on time
for this devotion service. In one of our
mid-western schools the teacher asked
her class if they ever heard the story
Of Jesus. Not one had ever heard the
story. Then she asked how many had
seen the Bible. Only one had ever seen
Bible. She told them the story of
Jesus, and they were delighted and
asked for more Bible stories. Naturally
children love these stories. The only
opportunity many children have to
receive a religious education is in the
public schools. Those who have never
received any religious training, who
are not familiar with the Bible and
what it teaches, fall easy prey to those
human vultures, who are seeking to
destroy our democracy, our churches
our schools, and all that we hold
sacred.
M. L. S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
EARLY ANNALS OF OLD
ALLEGANY COUNTY
Interesting Incidents of Oakland
When A Country Hamlet

(Reprinted from The Garrett Journal of
July 49, 19OS)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

The cleanup days sponsored by the
town on Tuesday and Wednesday
didn't lessen the meats and beams
that have been getting into peoples
eyes the past week or two.
The streets aren't exactly free of
dust, and the wind instead of sweep
ing them clean, seems to merely add
more dirt. What we need is good
rain.
= i !;
I'll bet those, 483 Italian seamen
would be mad if they read last weeks
paper. 1t said the government had
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
/ SEE BY THE DAILIES THAT

Steps to bring about an estimated
saving of II percent of the tin used
by can manufacturers was announced
by the government, to conserve the
supply.
The st. Louis Post Dispatch, Rob-
ert E. Sherwood's war drama, "There
Shall be no Night" and Westbrook
Pegler, columnist, received Pulitzer
awards for excellence in American
journalism and letters.
Nearly 100000 young trees, grown
in the State nursery, were set out in
Maryland this spring.
Employment and payroll figures in
Cumberland during March showed
marked gains over the same month of
1910.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
Memorial Program Arranged
By Rotary Club

A Memorial program is being ar
ranged for the weekly meeting of the
Oakland Rotary club on Friday eve
ming, May 80. The club has four de-
ceased members, Charles Deffin-
baugh, DR.. Henry w. McComas, and
Charles w. Ream.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

Mrs. F. D. r. can scarcely contain
herself because women are not all
getting ready for the war her husband
has promised to keep us out of.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29
M. L. S.

shall have a new birth Of freedom
that government of the
people, by the people, for the people,
shall not perish from the earth"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-05-29

The U. S. Treasury announced it
sold $114,880,O00 worth of defense
savings stamps and bonds in the first
week of the campaign.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-11
StOrieSin
Army of Liechtenstein
Consists of One Sentry

ONE Of the few places in Europs
~ that has been spared destruc-
ton by Nazi mechanical might 10
a tiny. postsge-stsmp size princi-
pslity, hold-over from feudsl
days.
II is Liechtenstein, nation OF
10000 inhabitants and IS square
miles. II is easy prey for any
invader, but there are few SELF
respecting armies that would have
the courage to brave the worlds
otterS upon announcing they have
defeated the Liechtenstein army.
The army" IS q venerable sem
try at the rulers castle. His ar
mament consists OF q rife as old
as himself.
The LiechtenSteins were Austri-
ans and the entire country at one
time was the personal possession
of that family. The administra-
ton OF the principally is still in
the hands Of the family.
Switzerland represented the
country at the League Of Nations
and handled its postal admins
tration- The country was a mecca
for tourists since its snow-capped
peaks and gently rolling hills are
populated by pesoe-loyins, con-
tented people whose simple tastes
do not appeal 70 conquering he
roes.
The stamp above, portrsying the
honest work Of the peasants. was
one Of . LABOR series issued In
1881.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-11
HOROSCOPE
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER N


This is not an important day
In planetary direction. but there
should be an access OF energy
and courage. Delays or even
Illustrations may attend certain
constructive or aggressive plans.
Heart and Home: Social inter-
ests should be subordinated to
war work and to family needs.
Economies should be studied
carefully. Cooking should be-
come a major interest among
women OF all ages. This 10 q
day when the inclination to
regret vanishing Injuries may
be definite. but 1t 10 imperative
to look ahead a. readjustments
become unacceptable. Girls will
make many new friends in de-
Tense associations. but romance
will not flourish today.
Business Affairs - Farmers
will be much in the limelight as
Neptune exercises power over
agriculture. Expansion in pro-
dueing food will be deemed i'm
perstive AZ starvation threatens
peoples in Europe and Asia.
Generous aid 10 foreign coun-
tries Is indicated. Saturn in the
eleventh is held responsible for
the conservation of oil which
will continue to be a policy that
arouses opposition.
National Issues-Criticism Of
officials in Washington who are
entrusted with jobs too big for
them. or for any one man, will
be widespread. A few changes
In executive personnel may be
expected the first Of the year.
Again the seers warn Of the dam
ger attending lack Of confidence
In government policies. Har-
mony and unity should be sought
by men and women in all walks
of life. Cheerful acceptance of
increased taxes is imperative.
Persons whose birthdate II is
have the sugury of a year OF
advancement and prosperity.
Men in uniform viii be pro-
NOTED.
Children born on this day viii
be fortunate through life. for
they will have strong charac-
tiers behind unusual talents.
They will turn to literature and
many viii travel widely.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-11
Let Us Be Ready

Twenty-three years ago Tuesday, the booming Of
cannon the rattle of machine guns the killing of men
ceased. Americans with all their hearts hoped that
to end all had to sudden and dramatic stop.
The German military machine waved the white flag and
the time for peace at hand.
only later that people began count the full costs
OF victory So II that each Armisce Day the first
has been for thoughtful and a grave when
they felt more like praying than cheering II prayer
that might continue 10 bless this nation that
again would it have TO drink of the foul and bitter cup
Hence, Amistce Day, 1871. has more than its usual
tragic overtone. Once the world blazes Once
freedom trembles Once the German military machine
defeated states Once the most deter
mined pacifist feels danger drawing closer.
s therefore, fitting that President Roosevelt has de-
signaed this amistce week civilian defense week and
has indicated the theme should be that the only effective
to total is total defense II not enough to
build Navy and air armada and train Army.
The following week is to be devoted to arousng all to
Of the pressing need for civilian defense and the
has taught that civilian defense fights fires up
the wrecage left by bombs takes of the wounded and
dying and aids in the shelter of those who take refuge
below ground This kind Of work cannot be mprovsed 1t
requires patient training Only thus effectiveness be
secured, that if comes order may be maintained,
panic avoided, damage minmized and suffering eased
Everybody is called upon to take share in this task
There is time place for laRgards shirkers The
citizens this debt to themselves and those who made
the armistice Of 1918 possible.
Today there should be rededicaton to demonstrate
that not fairweather Americans On this day of
remembrance, when the shadows engthenng and the
storm seems omnously close, each Of should say:
81 ready. Tell my duty and will do it. This is
my high resolve. can do nothing less"
We must not fail America and must not fail
sevesPresident c. A. Dykstra. University of Wisconsin
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-11
Mr.. FIXIT
He Fixes THINGS

To receive attention m Tn. eoi-
umn 'etter must rixe nam< ana
address o. wTtf<r Only Initials
VII b rubiisne1 vhen ruested
Mr.. Fxit: We were told that
the government Il buying seed.
from cedsr and mr. trees. Won
der N you could give us any In
formation - 20 whether SEEDS
have Go b ripe and where they
are buying them. DAN 8.
II tree seeds are being bought.
the Manning Seed %. at Roy
should be able to advise you.
Mr.. FIsit: some weeks ago .
member Of the Cured Of Cancer
club" spoke m the We the
People" radio program. Can
You ten me what address they
gave 10 which one could send for
hteraturee Also. how does the
radio arrive 1T the percentage
Of listeners 10 President Roose-
velt's speeches: Surely we have
no sound detector patrol here
yet: NJ. n. W.
The simplest way 10 reach
that club probably would be to
write in care Of We, the People,
National Brosdcasting Company.
Rockefeller Plaza, New York.
Radio never has been able to
do more than estimate the num-
Der Of listeners. Cross section
surveys have been made by
house 10 : house canvass and
phone 10 test certain programs.
but obviously there Is much pure
guesswork In the estimates.
Mr.. Fixi,: Would you tell me
N you have TO have . license
To develop films and print pic
lures In your home, charging .
small price: n It's necessary
20 have . license, how much
would II cost and how do You
20 about getting one: And 10
there any place where You can
get the supplies wholesale:
GRACE 3.
Anyone engaging in any bust
ness in the state of Washington
must obtain a license from the
state tax commission. The fee
for a permanent license Is 81.
You could apply at the nearest
tax commission office. Any
bona fide professional photog-
rapher or photo finisher. regis
tered with the tax commission,
can get supplies at a discount
from the dealers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-11-11
DEFEN Sc
B Q N D
Quiz

O. Are foregnanguage groups aiding actively in the
Defense Savings Program?
A. Emphatically yes Through purchase of Defense
Savings Bonds by their organizations and by individual
members Austrian French Canadian German Greek Hun
garian, Italian Polish Russian and other
participating extensively.
@. The banks have plenty of money. Why did the
government turn to the people for defense funds?
A. Extensive borrowing from banks has a strong in
f1ationary influence Borrowing from citizens has two
good effects 1t dverts increased national income from
excessive spending that tends send prices up and it
gives every American the opportunity to invest in his
country's welfare.
Notero buy Defense Stamps to the
post office bank saving
Washington. Stamps
are on "a at reta stor