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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
PAUL HUTTON
NAMED ASSISTANT
farm AGENT
Appointment OF Tennessee Ma
tive Announced Yesterday
Morning

Paul Nj. Hutton, native of Knox
vile, Tenn, has been appointed as
sistant county farm agent for Gar
rett county, it was announced yester-
day morning by John H. Carter,
county agent.
The appointment was made through
the Maryland Extension Service Mr..
Hutton succeeds John Tough who re-
signed December LIST to accept a posi-
ton as district agricultural agent for
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Mr..
Hutton for the present will assist in
All club work throughout the county.
The new assistant is graduate of
the University of Tennessee where he
received Bachelor of Science degree,
and also took graduate work at the
University of Maryland, at College
Park. During the recent war he
served in the United States Navy as
Boatswain's mate 2nd class, and
saw active service in both the Atlantic
and Pacific waters, participating in
the Okinawa invasion and the occu-
patton of China and Korea.
He is married and the couple has
one son, William Lee, aged four
months. Mr.. Hutton's father, C. A.
Hutton, has been extension dairyman
at the University Of Tennessee for the
past 35 years Mrs. Hutton's father,
DR.. Lee O. CARRIER, is an instructor at
the University of Pennsylvania, in
Philadelphia.
They will reside in one Of the Spik-
er apartments on Oak street, at the
east edge of town.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Pictures in Life Magazine Interest
Residents; Engine at CrelLin Identified
Engraving.

Actual camping at Swallow Falls
was done the latter part of July in
1921, according to July % and Au-
gust 4 issues of The Republican of
that year.
The three famous men, accompa-
MED by John Burroughs, stopped in
Oakland in August, 1918, but tarried
only a short time, continuing toward
Elkins, w. Va, where they headed for
the Great Smokey mountains in Ten
nessee.
In 1921 the party consisted of Ford,
his son, Thomas A. Edison and Har-
vey S. Firestone, ST., also Mrs. Ford,
Mrs. Edison, Mrs. Firestone, ST., Mr.
and Mrs. Firestone, Jr
Mr.. Sines declared that Mr.. Bur-
roughs never camped with the group
at Swallow Falls, and when shown the
picture in Life magazine he stated
that the Alpha limbaugh mill which
stood ON TOP of Muddy Greek Falls,
never had any such wheel as is
shown.
"The MILL" he declared, "was built
in 1852 by my father, William Sines
The water wheel for the mill was
back in the pen stock. The wheel
shown in the picture is an 'overshot,
wheel"
He further stated that the Hine-
baugh mill was not there when the
three men camped but had been taken
away 20 years prior to 1921. After
Alpha Hinebaugh took over the mill
it was run for number of years by
Mr.. Sines' father-in-law, John Ream,
during which time shingles we're
manufactured.
J. NJ. Falkenstein who moved to
farm near Swallow Falls about 1905,
said there was no sign of mill at
Muddy Greek at that time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

The most recent issue of Life
Magazine, in portraying by numerous
photographs the first half century,
carries double spread of a famous
vacation Of Ford, Edison, Firestonc
and Burroughs.
These pictures are of more than
passing interest to the people Of Gar
rett county because many Of the old
timers remember the camping trip of
Ford, Edison and Firestone and their
party which took place at Swallow
Falls in 1921.
A photograph of an old logging en-
CINE, operated for the time being by
Ford and Firestone, while Edison
perched on the front end, has been
positively identified by old-timers at
Crellin as an "old No. 8" of the
Preston Railroad company. Jack
Welch told railroad and mine en-
ployes this week about the event
when shown the picture appearing in
Life Magazine. Mr.. Welch was en-
ployed at the time and was present
when the picture was taken.
Another picture arousing much in
terest and speculation was that Of an
old mill wheel on which were perched,
left to right, Thomas A. Edison, in
ventor; John Burroughs, naturalist;
Henry Ford, auto maker; and Harvey
Firestone, tire maker. Many were
sure that the picture was taken at
Muddy Greek Falls, at the former
saw mill owned by Alpha limbaugh.
Facts in the case seem to disprove
this however. According to news
stories in The Republican published
at the time of the visits, and infor-
nation gathered from A. l.. Sines,
who was with the three famous men
as they camped at Swallow Falls, the
picture could not have been taken in
Garrett county, much less Swallow
Falls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Brown Section of Sun
Boosts Harrington Manor

An article in the rotogravure sec
ton of the Baltimore Sun on Sunday
pointed out how the Department of
Forests and Parks was b e n g
swamped with applications to rent
cabins at Harrington Manor.
The Sun explained that the reason
was that few months previous the
Sun magazine section carried an ar
ticle on the area as "The Most Beauti-
full Spot in Maryland"
The parks accommodation for the
past few years have had to be made
far in advance to insure a cabin. The
article continued to give information
concerning the amount of rentals, size
Of cabins and the policy followed in
regard to applications.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
To Honor Lions Club
Charter Membership

Fourteen charter members of the
Oakland-M Mt. Lake Lions club will be
honored at special ceremonies on Mon
day evening at the regular meeting
of the club at the William-James
hotel.
The occasion will mark the birthday
of Secretary General Melvin Jones,
founder of the international organi-
cation. AS salute to the organiza-
ton and the activity of its members
throughout the world part of Drew
Pearson's broadcast on Sunday, Jan
uary 8, at p. NJ, over Abe stations,
will be devoted to the group,
Locally the program will be in
charge of the membership committee,
Erval Ream, chairman.
There were 35 persons on the
original charter issued December 5,
1910. The fourteen to be honored in
clude D. P. Smouse, Denzil NJ. Bow
yer, Ralph Pritts, Harold H. Harmed,
Irwin R. Rudy, Sr, Erval w. Ream,
Robert j. Stanton, Hervey L. Bit
ner, Charles V. Harvey, S. Town
shend Naylor, J. Edward Helbig, Eliza
E. Bray, Ray Teets, Herbert c. Leigh
ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Plan Drilling of New
Gas Well near Gortner

Plans to begin drilling operations
on the Ed Right property south of
Gortner, along route 219, in an effort
to bring in another successful gas
well in that territory, have been an
nounced.
Interested in the project at present
are Mr.. Right, and o. NJ. Fox, of
Cameron, W. Va, oil and gas driller,
and brother Of the man who was in
charge of bringing in the well on the
Elmer Beachy farm at Gortner.
A corporation is contemplated
among local persons, but according
to Walter w. Dawson, no definite
steps have been taken as yet, and no
additional land has been leased.
Equipment for erecting a drill rig
and quantity of pipe are being
shipped to the site.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
$1,000 Is Added
To Library Fund
E. Z. EnIOw Sends Portion of
His Promised Contribution

Around one thousand dollars was
added to the Library fund campaign
within a week, making the report of
contributions and pledges $3,875.62,
according to DR.. H. r. Gibson, chair
man of the Lions club committee.
The Lions club is sponsoring the
attempt to raise $4,000 locally to
qualify for a promised grant of
$4,000 from E. f. Enlov, of Sebas-
topol, Cal, former resident here.
In response to the interest shown
by the Oakland citizens, Mr.. Enlow
has sent an additional $4,000 of his
promised amount, making total of
$4,000. The remaining $4,000 is
promised as soon as the announce
ment is made that the club has
reached its quota, which is expected
to be within the next two weeks.
Included in the receipts this week
was a contribution of $500 from the
Knights of Pythias lodge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Orders 1925 Rabbits

An order for 1926 rabbits has
been given to a Waynesboro, Pa,
dealer by the Maryland Game and In
land Fish commission. The cottontails
are to be delivered to the commission
for restocking purposes during the
month of January.
These rabbits are live-trapped by
farmers in Missouri and will be
shipped by motor truck in crates con-
tanning six rabbits each. Four trips
by truck are to be made to designated
delivery points in each county of the
state. A state employee will meet the
truck at the initial stop in Maryland
and direct the driver over the entire
route.
Game wardens will receive their
allotments at delivery points and take
charge of distribution and releases.
Sportsmen's groups and individuals
who are interested in aiding wardens
in the release of county ALLEGATIONS
are urged to communicate with their
local warden. The state will not make
shipments direct to any club or indi-
vidual.
The contract for the Forthcoming
order calls for guaranteed live ar
rival at $1.25 each, fob. delivery
points. Allegations to counties are
made according to the amount of
hunting pressure, license sales and
cover conditions in each section.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
H0memaker Presidents
Plan Luncheon Meeting

The annual luncheon meeting of the
Garrett County Homemakers' clubs
presidents will be held Friday at 1 p.
j. at the Zion Lutheran Church, Ac-
1ident Maryland
This meeting is for all retiring and
incoming clu b presidents, county
ouncil officers and county project
hairmen.
The luncheon will be served by a
group of women from the church. Mrs.
Raymond o. Mccullough, Jr, County
eouncil president, will preside. Miss
eleanor X. Dearborn, home demon
stration agent, will present the club
rogram for 1850 which has been
Tanned by the county project com
iittees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Premier Showing of
Chevrolet, January 7

Saturdays premier showing of the
new 1850 Chevrolet here will feature
a number of "firsts," it was an
nounced by c. f. Sharps, local dealer.
An outstanding development in this
years car will be that the customer
will have his choice of automatic or
standard driving for the first time in
Chevrolet.
Likewise, it was announced that the
1850 car will be available in IA models
with choice of ID color combinations.
At Saturdays new car showing
here, residents of the district have
been invited to attend the open
house" first day events as guests of
the local leadership.
Last January, record crowds viewed
the new models and it is expected
that the 1850 showing will be marked
by an all-time new attendance here.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Don't Call Operator
If Fire Alarm Sounds

An urgent appeal from the Oak
land Fire Department was issued last
night to all people of the community
to refrain from calling the telephone
operator during a fire alarm in an
attempt to find out where the fire is.
The problem, according to A. G.
Gortner, fire company president, has
become increasingly worse in the past
few months, and many times the
telephone operator is unable to get
the proper information to the fire
men.
Telephone officials pointed out that
so many calls coming at one time
create the possibility of blowing a
fuse which would put the entire
switchboard out of commission.
After a thorough discussion of the
situation last night at a regular
meeting of the company, it was felt
that direct appeal to the citizens
would bring cooperation, since many
times such calls hamper firemen and
cause serious trouble. Operators are
being instructed to disregard such
calls, refuse to give the information,
except to regular members of the de-
partment.
Mr. Gortner said the purchase of
700 feet of additional hose was au-
thoriZpd He added that the buildinp
committee would meet next week to
discuss plans for getting the struc-
ture underway A building so by 80 is
planned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Firemen Called Twice

Oakland firemen were called twice
on Saturday, December 81, but dam
age was light in either case.
Saturday morning they were called
to Altamont to control grass fire,
while Saturday evening they were
called to Crellin to eXtinguish an
automobile fire. The automobile was
owned by Rex Wilcs. The blaze was
eXtinguished before the fremcn ar
rived
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Cincinnatian To Be CurtaiIed

The crack passenger train of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, The
Cincinnatian, will head for an in
definite stay in the roundhouse on
Monday, a victim of the nations
dwindling coal supply.
R. A. J. Morrison, superintendent of
the Cumberland division, made the
announcement last night and said that
he believes the Cincinnatian will be
the only train affected in the Cum
berland division.
A government order is slashing
railroad passenger service by one
third.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Garage In New Location

The Garrett Truck and Implement
company, International dealer, is now
in its new location on route 219,
north of Oakland. Moving of the stock
is being completed this week, accord
ing to A. G. Stanton and Maurice
Brookhart, owners.
The limbaugh building on Green
street, being vacated, is being used as
a storeroom for the Half Price Stores.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Given Six Months In
House of Correction

John Butler, aged about q, of
Jennings, pleaded guilty yesterday
before Magistrate H. A. Loraditch to
a charge Of assault and battery upon
the person of Judy Lane Butler, T.,
his niece, and taking indecent liber-
ties of her, and was sentenced to six
months in the House of Correction
Paul W. Fisher, deputy sheriff, left
with Butler this morning for that in
stitution.
Robert B. Cox is being held in the
county Jail on two paternity. charges.
He is under $500 bond in each case,
according to Magistrate Loraditch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Tax Collections
IS Percent Complete

Almost eighty-fve percent of the
l949 county taxes have been collected,
it was announced yesterday by Ar
thur Fl. Green, county treasurer. He
said that $4O3, 667.32 had been col
lected, as of December 81, leaving a
balance of $80,64262 yet to collect.
From the 1948 taxes Mr.. Green
said he had collected $451 ,892.61, and
had balance of $21 ,O75.69 yet to
collect. Practically all of the 1947
taxes have been collected, the figures
showing SAL, 911.28 received, with
only $1,229.42 yet to collect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Schedule Rug Hooking Meeting

Miss Eleanor X. Dearborn, Home
Demonstration Agent, will hold ono
day school on preparations for rug
hooking at the home of Mrs. John
Folk Grantsvillc on Wednesday, Jan
uary II, from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Homemakers club members arc in
vited. This meeting will be repeated
on January 25, at the home of Mrs.
Mary DeBerry, Deer Park, for all
club members at this end Of the coun-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Thermometer Hits 81

The first five days of January have
been above freezing, with high
reading of 81 listed yesterday, ac-
cording to the Weber weather station.
Rain fell on four days, January /, 2,
3 and 5, for total depth of .98
inches. The thermometer fell 80 dc
grecs on the LIST.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Auxiliary Elects

At rccelng 5'eting Of members of
he Ladies' lafSl{xiliary of the Oak
and Fire Department band, held at
sc home Of Mrs. NJ. w. Mann, Mrs.
vd Liner was named president;
DAbcrt Bittinger, vice-presi-
RS. l. J. Bosley, treasurer;
Maid Stemple, secretary.
eXt meeting will be held at
of Mrs. Bosley, this even
.dary 5, at 8 o'clock. All mem
are being urged to attend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
carriage Licenses
Show Drop Of 400
Total of 2,O03 Are Issued BY
Clerk During 1949
This and

A drop of over 400 was noted in
the number Of marriage licenses is
sued from the office of Richard L..
Davis, clerk of the Circuit court here.
During the year just past 2,OO3
licenses were issued, compared to
:, 423 last year.
The number also indicates a drop
Of almost a thousand from the all
time record of 1894, issued in 1871.
The month of June was the busiest
for the license clerk, with 223 appli-
cations being granted during that
time. During August there were PIG.
No month showed less than 100 per-
mits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Circle Elects Officers

The Red House Lutheran Circle
elected the following officers to serve
for next year: Mrs. Sadie G. Roth,
president; Mrs. Bernice Roth, vice
president; Mrs. Thelma Gnegy,
treasurer; Miss Elinor Schlossnagle,
secretary Departmental officers in
clude Mrs. Anna Bittinger and Mrs.
Pearl Hauser.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
To Show Chrysler Models

Chryslcr dealers in Oakland and
Accident have announced the show
ing, of the 1850 models at their show
rooms today, January 5.
Dealers are the Ray Teets garage
in Oakland, and Spoerlein's garage in
Accident.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

WUesI -'VV'7
During the year there were 2,147
persons who made application for
marriage licenses.
During the past week ending Tues
day at noon there were II licenses is
sued. Three of those issued were
marked don't publish Five Of the
number were granted during January.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Wins Scholastic Honor

High honor has again been given
Carl j. Wonderly, son Of Z. o. Won
derby, of Mt Lake Park, by William
Jennings Bryan University, Dayton,
Tennessee.
Carl has earned point average of
2.375 and has been placed on the
honor list.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
No Action Taken
On Matching Funds

No definite action was taken this
week by the County Commissioners
in regard to matching the county's
share of the 100000 made available
from the state surplus as an emer-
gency welfare grant. The act, passed
at the recent session of the legis
lature, specifies that the various sub
divisions must match the grant dollar
for dollar. The fund is to be used for
temporary aid to unemployed who
have exhausted all their resources.
J. Edward Helbig, president of the
County Commissioners, said the
county's share of the 100000 is &c.
984. On a matching basis this would
provide $13,968. Whatever plan is
adopted by the commissioners to
raise the amount needed locally, it
will pay out only to those who work
for it, he Indicated Unemployed who
are in need would be given jobs on
the county roads and other tasks in
return for the money distributed in
their behalf.
To Work on Levy
Special meetings of the Commits
siOners are scheduled next week to
complete the annual levy which is re-
CURED to be finished by January Is.
The levy last year was $500 per one
hundred dollars of assessable prop
erty, and no member of the board
would indicate whether or not to eX-
pect a reduction.
At Tuesdays meeting of the Board,
six delegations were before the board
in regard to road repair. Two dele
cations from Swanton areas, one
from Gravel Hill, one from Mt. Lake
Broadford section, one from Bloom
ington and one from Blooming Rose
were listed. Commissioners declared
no road work could be done at this
time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
ampaign must hit a new higI

he blacklist toll of infantile par
..lysis in it's history, according to the
national director.
The year 1949 was the most severe
in the 12-year history of the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
With more than 10000 persons strick-
en-, epidemic aid funds of the Founda-
ton were virtually depleted and it
was necessary to conduct an emergen-
cy drive for the first time in the or
ganization's history.
The emergency drive provided stop
gap funds barely enabling the Foun-
daton to carry on through the last
three months of 1919. But if those
who were stricken are to continue re-
ceiving help, resources must be re-
plenished in the Forthcoming cam
paign, January 16 to 81, it was
stated.
According to DR.. Baumgartner the
financial problems involved in caring
for polio victims are increasingly diff
ficult not only because of widespread
epidemics but also because of soaring
medical and equipment costs.
A successful March of Dimes APP
peal viii provide continuing care for
the thousands already stricken while
at the same time prepare for any
eventuality 1850 may bring.
Campaign material will be given
out at the Saturday luncheon and
workers in the various communities
throughout the county will be advised
of their part in the vast program.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05

- III NIltHh lOtls , liC DbNiEN
ruled that the defendants were
titled to have the bill Of complaint
Kissed.
e did suggest, however that al
iough the courts could not require
!, that a good neighbor" policy be
used, perhaps granting license to
use the private road for a fair an
nual rental.
The Wilt tract of 9 acres originally
was owned by Martha and Truman
Casteel about 1907. In 1884 Casteels
conveyed 20-foot strip to the Holt
elders In 1914 Mrs Casteel sold
emaining to Earl W. Shartzer,
IN October, 1947 Shartzer con
ed it to Wilt. Mrs. Casteel, on the
ness stand, called by the defend
testified there was no intent to
we and no need to reserve a way
eccssity over the stri"
1t built a new home OF the back
Of the lot not far from the strip.
ng over the strip he had 1885
to reach the state road Another
ID over his property necessitates
Gravel of about 1000 feet to a county
road and a further distance over the
county road to the state road, it was
brought out at the recent trial.
The plaintiff had claimed the right
Al
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
-tWcen neighbors
roadway as a right

roadway as a right
n settled by the Cir
an opinion received at
use yesterday from As
&c George Henderson.
Bruce, Jr9 disposed of a
lew weeks ago.
IS time involved Harvey
fe and others, as plain
William Holtschneider
ne decision favored the
Judge Henderson dis
RIDER passed September 26
porarily required the de-
y remove the fence and
laintiffs access to the 90
,.,,,,..,;c,, Tho T,,Jo.a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1950-01-05
Workers
Campaign

g the 1850 March
are to be made at
g of workers at the
lotel, Oakland, on
ny 7, at 1 o'clock, it
by DR.. E. l. Baum
chairman.
Il the local chapter are
ed, and the chairman de-
necessary for the local
Use more money than ever
axe care of the county
Evening star., 1950-05-14
Alaskan Slides
To Be Shown at
Photo Society

w. Byron Hale of the Coast
and Geodetic Survey will present
series of color slides on the
United States and Alaska at the
Wednesday meeting of the Ma
tional Photographic Society. The
slides cover scenes of Alaska to
above Point Barrow. some 400
miles above the Arctic Circle.
Comdr. Arthur L. Schoeni. ed
itor Of Naval Aviation News. will
comment on the work of the mem
bers who submit entries in the
monthly color slide competition.
/ At the last color meeting. grand
honors were awarded DR.. Bernard
Berman. w. Byron Hale. M. e.
WEIGH (2). L. P. Henslee and w.
| M. Morley (2). Honors went to
| Shirley Thompson, Mr.. Morley, r.
G. Focht. j. johnson and Mr..
Hale.
| Honorable mention winners
were Mr.. Focht 90. Mr.. Hale (2) !,
Mr.. johnson. r. j. Funk, B. D.
Dobbins 90, Evelyn Dobbins, DIR.
Berman. j. r. Minesinger (3),
Louis Gilflx and Shirley Thomp-
!; son.
The Wednesday meeting will
take place at 8:15 pm. in the
auditorium of the Natural His
tory Building of the Smithsonian
Institution.