The Frederick Post (Frederick, Maryland)
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 1925 (1:7)
CROWDS ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE DAVID OLAND
Deceased Suffered From Mental Strain, Found Dead In Shed
The funeral of David P. Oland, a member of the Board of County Commissioners, took place from his late home, near Licksville, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended by a very large number of persons, including Chairman of the State Roads Commissioner, John N. Mackall, officials of the Courthouse, attorneys, representatives of the Central Trust Company, of which the deceased was a director and many others.
The cortege from the house to Mt. Olivet cemetery was one of the largest ever seen in that locality, more than ninety automobiles being in line. Services were conducted at the home and at the grave by Rev. C. H. Shull, pastor of the Lutheran church, Doubs, assisted by Rev. W. T. Johnson, H. L. Coffman and P. J. Wade. The honorary pallbearers were H. Dorsey Etchison, Lewis F. Lochner, Roscoe P. Brown, Frank M. Stevens, John n. Mackall, Dr. C. H. Conley, Dr. T. Clyde Routson, Emory L. Coblentz, Arthur D. Willard.
The active pallbearers were: Marion S. Michael, F. Frank Hightman, Chas. Mc C. Mathias, G. Edward Myers, John W. Holter, W. F. Childs. Many floral emblems were presented. M. R. Etchison and Son were the funeral directors.
David Oland, member of the Board of County Commissioners and for some years president of the board,was found dead in the machine shed on his farm at Licksville, this county, shortly after six a.m. Saturday. His body was suspended from a rope and his neck was broken. Mental depression, from which he had been suffering for some time, is thought to have caused him to take his life. Mr. Oland was in Frederick on Friday and although he had been in bad health for some time, his sad death was a cause for a general expression of sorrow among his many friends.
A member of the board of County Commissioners for some years, having been twice elected, Mr. Oland was one of the best known men in public life in Frederick county and was quite popular.
He arose early Saturday morning and shortly afterward was missed about the place. His son, Sharetts Oland, found the body suspended from a rope in the machine shed. He was dead when taken down but a physician was summoned and responded immediately. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Active in Politics
Mr. Oland was active in Republican politics in Frederick county for a long period of years. He was one of the leading Republicans and was a member of the Central Committee of that party for a long time and held office as a road supervisor in his district for many years. He was elected County Commissioner in 1917 and was re-elected in 1921. Due to the adoption of the fewer elections amendment with the subsequent absence of an election this year, Mr. Oland would have carried over his term another year making his service as County Commissioner extending over a period of none consecutive years. Mr. Oland was elected President of the Board following the 1917 election and continued in that office for six years until 1923 when the Democrats gained control of the Board, at which time John W. Holter was chosen President.
The deceased was one of the county's most widely known citizens and officials. His long terms as Commissioner, coupled with his likable disposition and friendly manner, made him a host of friends, and he was also one of the county's most successful farmers.
Word of Mr. Oland's death was received with much sorrow in this city. Although it was generally known that he had been in ill health for some time and had been unable to attend to his duties as County Commissioner, his condition had recently shown improvement. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and was a consistent member of the Doubs pastorate. He was a director of the Central Trust Company.
He is survived by the following: His widow, Mrs. Catherine E. Doll Oland and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. George B. Slifer, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Sharetts E. Oland of Licksville; Charles D., near Adamstown; Miss Olive O. Oland, at home; Mrs. Charles Summers, Indiana; Mrs. Harry Howard, near Frederick. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Charles F. Oland, Dickerson, Montgomery county; Mrs. Parker Devilbiss, near Frederick; Mrs. Ida Geesey, Frederick.
Funeral Monday
Mr. Oland is the second County Commissioner to have died while in office. Warren E. Dudderar, Republican, died several months ago and like Mr. Oland had been in failing health for some time.
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 1925 (1:7)
CROWDS ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE DAVID OLAND
Deceased Suffered From Mental Strain, Found Dead In Shed
The funeral of David P. Oland, a member of the Board of County Commissioners, took place from his late home, near Licksville, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended by a very large number of persons, including Chairman of the State Roads Commissioner, John N. Mackall, officials of the Courthouse, attorneys, representatives of the Central Trust Company, of which the deceased was a director and many others.
The cortege from the house to Mt. Olivet cemetery was one of the largest ever seen in that locality, more than ninety automobiles being in line. Services were conducted at the home and at the grave by Rev. C. H. Shull, pastor of the Lutheran church, Doubs, assisted by Rev. W. T. Johnson, H. L. Coffman and P. J. Wade. The honorary pallbearers were H. Dorsey Etchison, Lewis F. Lochner, Roscoe P. Brown, Frank M. Stevens, John n. Mackall, Dr. C. H. Conley, Dr. T. Clyde Routson, Emory L. Coblentz, Arthur D. Willard.
The active pallbearers were: Marion S. Michael, F. Frank Hightman, Chas. Mc C. Mathias, G. Edward Myers, John W. Holter, W. F. Childs. Many floral emblems were presented. M. R. Etchison and Son were the funeral directors.
David Oland, member of the Board of County Commissioners and for some years president of the board,was found dead in the machine shed on his farm at Licksville, this county, shortly after six a.m. Saturday. His body was suspended from a rope and his neck was broken. Mental depression, from which he had been suffering for some time, is thought to have caused him to take his life. Mr. Oland was in Frederick on Friday and although he had been in bad health for some time, his sad death was a cause for a general expression of sorrow among his many friends.
A member of the board of County Commissioners for some years, having been twice elected, Mr. Oland was one of the best known men in public life in Frederick county and was quite popular.
He arose early Saturday morning and shortly afterward was missed about the place. His son, Sharetts Oland, found the body suspended from a rope in the machine shed. He was dead when taken down but a physician was summoned and responded immediately. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Active in Politics
Mr. Oland was active in Republican politics in Frederick county for a long period of years. He was one of the leading Republicans and was a member of the Central Committee of that party for a long time and held office as a road supervisor in his district for many years. He was elected County Commissioner in 1917 and was re-elected in 1921. Due to the adoption of the fewer elections amendment with the subsequent absence of an election this year, Mr. Oland would have carried over his term another year making his service as County Commissioner extending over a period of none consecutive years. Mr. Oland was elected President of the Board following the 1917 election and continued in that office for six years until 1923 when the Democrats gained control of the Board, at which time John W. Holter was chosen President.
The deceased was one of the county's most widely known citizens and officials. His long terms as Commissioner, coupled with his likable disposition and friendly manner, made him a host of friends, and he was also one of the county's most successful farmers.
Word of Mr. Oland's death was received with much sorrow in this city. Although it was generally known that he had been in ill health for some time and had been unable to attend to his duties as County Commissioner, his condition had recently shown improvement. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and was a consistent member of the Doubs pastorate. He was a director of the Central Trust Company.
He is survived by the following: His widow, Mrs. Catherine E. Doll Oland and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. George B. Slifer, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Sharetts E. Oland of Licksville; Charles D., near Adamstown; Miss Olive O. Oland, at home; Mrs. Charles Summers, Indiana; Mrs. Harry Howard, near Frederick. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Charles F. Oland, Dickerson, Montgomery county; Mrs. Parker Devilbiss, near Frederick; Mrs. Ida Geesey, Frederick.
Funeral Monday
Mr. Oland is the second County Commissioner to have died while in office. Warren E. Dudderar, Republican, died several months ago and like Mr. Oland had been in failing health for some time.
The Frederick Post (Frederick, Maryland)
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 1925 (1:7)
CROWDS ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE DAVID OLAND
Deceased Suffered From Mental Strain, Found Dead In Shed
The funeral of David P. Oland, a member of the Board of County Commissioners, took place from his late home, near Licksville, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended by a very large number of persons, including Chairman of the State Roads Commissioner, John N. Mackall, officials of the Courthouse, attorneys, representatives of the Central Trust Company, of which the deceased was a director and many others.
The cortege from the house to Mt. Olivet cemetery was one of the largest ever seen in that locality, more than ninety automobiles being in line. Services were conducted at the home and at the grave by Rev. C. H. Shull, pastor of the Lutheran church, Doubs, assisted by Rev. W. T. Johnson, H. L. Coffman and P. J. Wade. The honorary pallbearers were H. Dorsey Etchison, Lewis F. Lochner, Roscoe P. Brown, Frank M. Stevens, John n. Mackall, Dr. C. H. Conley, Dr. T. Clyde Routson, Emory L. Coblentz, Arthur D. Willard.
The active pallbearers were: Marion S. Michael, F. Frank Hightman, Chas. Mc C. Mathias, G. Edward Myers, John W. Holter, W. F. Childs. Many floral emblems were presented. M. R. Etchison and Son were the funeral directors.
David Oland, member of the Board of County Commissioners and for some years president of the board,was found dead in the machine shed on his farm at Licksville, this county, shortly after six a.m. Saturday. His body was suspended from a rope and his neck was broken. Mental depression, from which he had been suffering for some time, is thought to have caused him to take his life. Mr. Oland was in Frederick on Friday and although he had been in bad health for some time, his sad death was a cause for a general expression of sorrow among his many friends.
A member of the board of County Commissioners for some years, having been twice elected, Mr. Oland was one of the best known men in public life in Frederick county and was quite popular.
He arose early Saturday morning and shortly afterward was missed about the place. His son, Sharetts Oland, found the body suspended from a rope in the machine shed. He was dead when taken down but a physician was summoned and responded immediately. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Active in Politics
Mr. Oland was active in Republican politics in Frederick county for a long period of years. He was one of the leading Republicans and was a member of the Central Committee of that party for a long time and held office as a road supervisor in his district for many years. He was elected County Commissioner in 1917 and was re-elected in 1921. Due to the adoption of the fewer elections amendment with the subsequent absence of an election this year, Mr. Oland would have carried over his term another year making his service as County Commissioner extending over a period of none consecutive years. Mr. Oland was elected President of the Board following the 1917 election and continued in that office for six years until 1923 when the Democrats gained control of the Board, at which time John W. Holter was chosen President.
The deceased was one of the county's most widely known citizens and officials. His long terms as Commissioner, coupled with his likable disposition and friendly manner, made him a host of friends, and he was also one of the county's most successful farmers.
Word of Mr. Oland's death was received with much sorrow in this city. Although it was generally known that he had been in ill health for some time and had been unable to attend to his duties as County Commissioner, his condition had recently shown improvement. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and was a consistent member of the Doubs pastorate. He was a director of the Central Trust Company.
He is survived by the following: His widow, Mrs. Catherine E. Doll Oland and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. George B. Slifer, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Sharetts E. Oland of Licksville; Charles D., near Adamstown; Miss Olive O. Oland, at home; Mrs. Charles Summers, Indiana; Mrs. Harry Howard, near Frederick. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Charles F. Oland, Dickerson, Montgomery county; Mrs. Parker Devilbiss, near Frederick; Mrs. Ida Geesey, Frederick.
Funeral Monday
Mr. Oland is the second County Commissioner to have died while in office. Warren E. Dudderar, Republican, died several months ago and like Mr. Oland had been in failing health for some time.
Tuesday, Apr. 14, 1925 (1:7)
CROWDS ATTEND FUNERAL OF LATE DAVID OLAND
Deceased Suffered From Mental Strain, Found Dead In Shed
The funeral of David P. Oland, a member of the Board of County Commissioners, took place from his late home, near Licksville, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended by a very large number of persons, including Chairman of the State Roads Commissioner, John N. Mackall, officials of the Courthouse, attorneys, representatives of the Central Trust Company, of which the deceased was a director and many others.
The cortege from the house to Mt. Olivet cemetery was one of the largest ever seen in that locality, more than ninety automobiles being in line. Services were conducted at the home and at the grave by Rev. C. H. Shull, pastor of the Lutheran church, Doubs, assisted by Rev. W. T. Johnson, H. L. Coffman and P. J. Wade. The honorary pallbearers were H. Dorsey Etchison, Lewis F. Lochner, Roscoe P. Brown, Frank M. Stevens, John n. Mackall, Dr. C. H. Conley, Dr. T. Clyde Routson, Emory L. Coblentz, Arthur D. Willard.
The active pallbearers were: Marion S. Michael, F. Frank Hightman, Chas. Mc C. Mathias, G. Edward Myers, John W. Holter, W. F. Childs. Many floral emblems were presented. M. R. Etchison and Son were the funeral directors.
David Oland, member of the Board of County Commissioners and for some years president of the board,was found dead in the machine shed on his farm at Licksville, this county, shortly after six a.m. Saturday. His body was suspended from a rope and his neck was broken. Mental depression, from which he had been suffering for some time, is thought to have caused him to take his life. Mr. Oland was in Frederick on Friday and although he had been in bad health for some time, his sad death was a cause for a general expression of sorrow among his many friends.
A member of the board of County Commissioners for some years, having been twice elected, Mr. Oland was one of the best known men in public life in Frederick county and was quite popular.
He arose early Saturday morning and shortly afterward was missed about the place. His son, Sharetts Oland, found the body suspended from a rope in the machine shed. He was dead when taken down but a physician was summoned and responded immediately. An inquest was deemed unnecessary.
Active in Politics
Mr. Oland was active in Republican politics in Frederick county for a long period of years. He was one of the leading Republicans and was a member of the Central Committee of that party for a long time and held office as a road supervisor in his district for many years. He was elected County Commissioner in 1917 and was re-elected in 1921. Due to the adoption of the fewer elections amendment with the subsequent absence of an election this year, Mr. Oland would have carried over his term another year making his service as County Commissioner extending over a period of none consecutive years. Mr. Oland was elected President of the Board following the 1917 election and continued in that office for six years until 1923 when the Democrats gained control of the Board, at which time John W. Holter was chosen President.
The deceased was one of the county's most widely known citizens and officials. His long terms as Commissioner, coupled with his likable disposition and friendly manner, made him a host of friends, and he was also one of the county's most successful farmers.
Word of Mr. Oland's death was received with much sorrow in this city. Although it was generally known that he had been in ill health for some time and had been unable to attend to his duties as County Commissioner, his condition had recently shown improvement. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church and was a consistent member of the Doubs pastorate. He was a director of the Central Trust Company.
He is survived by the following: His widow, Mrs. Catherine E. Doll Oland and the following sons and daughters: Mrs. George B. Slifer, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Sharetts E. Oland of Licksville; Charles D., near Adamstown; Miss Olive O. Oland, at home; Mrs. Charles Summers, Indiana; Mrs. Harry Howard, near Frederick. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Charles F. Oland, Dickerson, Montgomery county; Mrs. Parker Devilbiss, near Frederick; Mrs. Ida Geesey, Frederick.
Funeral Monday
Mr. Oland is the second County Commissioner to have died while in office. Warren E. Dudderar, Republican, died several months ago and like Mr. Oland had been in failing health for some time.
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