ONLY 81-LINGU I rA!-nit BETWEEN j | EV\ iQiilv AN!) CHIC At VQlume 1 1 -N" 7 L . j. FOR Ai . TO bu - Lai JT Elect-cn rxapperings Arc . iven to Much Questioning The following political calendar for idie year 1915 should be saved by voters and therejy save much questioning: May 3, Scate regiytration of vot ers. May 24L, Registry assessors hang original copy of registry on elec tion booths. July 3, First day to get signers on candidates' petition (60 day. before filing.) July 20, on or before, secretary ■ of the commonwealth to certify to county commissioners all offices for which candidates are to be nominated at primaries, county and state. July 21 and 22, Wednesday and Thursday, registry assessors all at polling places between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of register ing electors and getting party af filiations. July 27, on or before, county commissioners shall issue primary election proclamation. August 31, last day for candi dates to fild petitions with secre tary of the commonwealth. August 31, last day f°r candi dates to file petitions in office of county commissioners. September 1 and 2, Wednesday and Thursday, registry assessors sit at polling places between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and 3 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of registering voters for the general election. September 3, Friday, registry assessors to return to county com missioners original and copies of registration. September 21, Tuesday primary election day. November 2, Tuesday, general election day. Creekside Wins Game. Creekside defeated the Scott dale team on the Caneva floor on Saturday evening, score 43 to 18. The lineup: Creekside —13 Scottdale —18 W. Schrecengost F Ellis D Schrecengost F Sell Zamboni C Walker Fairman G Yellowshaw Wilson G Caylor Field goals, W. Schrecengost 9; D. Schrecengost, 2; Zamboni, 2; Wilson 1; Carnahan 1; Ellis 1. Foul goals—W. Schrecengost 11 out of 17. Lad's Father Pays Costs. Blairsville, Feb. 12. —Frederick Bergman, who made an informa tion against Prof. F. D. Zuerner, of the Blairsville schools, because the teacher had severely punished Begman's son for being the au thor of a parody on "It's a Long. Long Way to Tipperarv," that in- j volved the name of his teacher. Miss Mary Stitt, has withdrawn the charge and paid the costs. List of Letters Remaining uncalled for in the In diana office February 6, 1915: Mrs. Frank Clarsen, William James, Jr., Thomas Jones, Roger L. Kirk, Harry D. Martin, W. A. Reid, Magagnoth Giovanni, Tuza Joseph, Yalento Viececelia. When inquiring for letters in this list please state that they were advertised, giving date. 11. W. FEE. P. M. Brakeman Is Killed. Indiana, Feb. 12 —William Roy Jones, of Punxsutawney, was kill ed last Thursday in the Dußois yards while employed by the 8., R. & P. railroad as a brakeman. He was a brother of Mrs. James Palmer, of Homer City. r WOUNDED SOLDIERS IN PARIS HOSPITAL. SEP ** . *• m xasxsxac c—nr■ —■'' ■■ ■"". \ .u ml 'VU rwn Photo bjr American Press Association. This picture was made while the men were enjoying an entertainment BERLIN WARNED NOT TO M 0. S. SHIPS loss of Single Vessel or Man Woufo Cause Instant Breach, Bryan Says. Washington, Feb. 11 T|e texts of the notes dispatched by the United States to the govern ments of Great Britain and Ger many were made public here to day and prove to he the most vig orous assertions of the rights of America as a neutral yet made by this government. The communication to Germany is considerably more severe in its tone than had been generally anti cipated. So strong are the repre sentations Ambassador Gerhard has been instructed to make to Germany with regard to her im plied intentions as to neutral ship ping in the near "'war zone" that they virutally commit the United States to drastic action if disre garded at Berlin. Will Hold Germany Accountable. The United States declares that it will hold the German govern ment to a strict accountability for any act of its naval officers result ing in the destruction of bona fide American shipping or the loss of American life. Ambassador Ger ard will assert that should a Ger man naval officer act upon the as sumption that the United States flag was merely a concealment of a vessel's identity and destroy an American vessel or American liCo on such an assumption the United States would view such an act as an indefensible violation of neu trality and not compatible with Raise Cost of Bread. Altoona, Feb. 12—Altoona bak ers are considering eliminating the manufacture of the five-cenl loaf of bread and manufacturing only the ten-cent loaf which will be two ounces less in weight. J. 11. Hallerf of the Master Bakers' Association is urging small bakers tc take this step. Assumes New Position David C. Speck, of Johnstown, assumed his duties as physical di rector of the Indiana Y. M. C. A. Monday morning, succeeding A. A. Widdowson, who went to Ma haffey to ( accept a position in a bank. Mr. Speck has been assist ant physical director of the Pitts burg Central Y. M. C. A. for some time. He is a graduate of the Johnstown High School and re ceived an early training in the Y. M. C„ A. of that city. INDIANA, PA. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1915 die continuance of friendly rela tions between the two govern ments. Don't Touch Neutrals, But Sink All British Ships Berlin Orders, London, Feb. 11—A dispatch tc, the Exchange Telegraph Company from Copenhagen says: "The New Hamburger Zeitußg" in an officially inspired article, says the German Admiralty has issued orders that neutral ships shall not be interfered with if they are not suspected of carry ing contraband, but that every British ships, whether a war ves sel or a merchantman, will be un conditionally sent to the bottom of the sea." Will Give More War News London, Feb. 11 —The British govenment has capitulated at last to the insistent demand for more news from the front. Prime Min ister Asquith promised today that arrangements would be made to publish communications from Sir John French, the British comman der-in-chief twice weekly. Bulgaria Remains Neutral Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb. 11—" Bul garia has decided to maintain a strict and loyal neutrality," said Premier Rodoslaveff at a meeting t°day with his parliamentary ad herents at which the German loan to Bulgaria was discussed. Many Prisoners in Indiana Jail There are now 21 prisoners in the Indiana jail, mo - ' are charged with minor olTjn.se George Travis is still in jail eharg ed with brutally assaulting his fa- . ther. * i ERNEST DEFEATS THE FAST INDIANA TEAM j Speedy Basketball Team from the Mining Town Cops Eighth Straight Victory The Ernest basketball team de- j feated the Indiana Independents, in a very interesting game Tues day evening by the score of 42 to 28. Pugh was the star of the game for Ernest, with six goals from j difficult positions, while Jackson starred for the visitors. The fans! of Ernest are proud of the work; of their team, as this is the; eighth straight game they have, won. The Ernest team will play The premier declared that the military and financial prepara tions of the country were ade quate for any eventuality. 60 Per Cent Wounded Fit Again. London, Feb. 11 —In connection with his recent statement that the British casualites in the western fighting zone aggregate 104.600 of ficers and men, Premier Asquith explained in Parliament this af ternoon that approximately ..0 per cent of the wounded had re covered and were fit for service. BROTHER OF GERMAN GENERAL IN ENGLAND, IS A BRITISH CITIZEN. London, Feb. 11—Sir John Lonsdale, honorary secretary and whip to the Irish Unionist party, disclosed in the House of Com-, mons today that the Baron von Hissing, a brother of the German governor general of Belgium, has a residence at Hove, Sussex, fr°m which "signaling operations might easily be carried out." When asked whether the Brit ish War Office acquiesced in Bar on von Bissig's residence in the prohibited area. Harold J. Tcn nant, under-secretary of state for, war, replied that the baron was a naturalized British subject, and that, although the fullest inqui ries had been made, nothing had been found which would justify the War Office in demanding his removal. Scottdale this evening l on the lat ter 's floor. The lineup: Indiana. Ernest. M" 'tvcror F. Morrison i>. Shields F. Pearson Jackson C. Pugh Dodson G. Guido Shearer G. Ohara Substitutes—Buntin for Pear son. Field goals—Morrison. 6; Pearson. 1; Guido, 4; Pugh. 6; Buntin. 1; Jackson. 6; McGregor. 3 ; Dodson, 2. Foul goals—Morri son, 8 out of 10; McGregor. 4 out of 11; Dodson, 2 out of 2. Refe ree—Daniels. Arrest Blacklick Men Punxsutawney, Feb. 12.—Paul Rager, of Blacklick, was discharg ed after being in custody here a I short time for giving a tramp a se vere beating. It was shown that the tramp was the offender and ,had tried to stab Rager with a : kr if e. CornellsviHe Coke Industry Is Booming f onnellsville, Pa., Feb. 12—Of ficials of the 11. C. Frick Coke Co. announced Wednesday that 340 additional ovens had been ordered fired, making a total of 2,840 fired in the last three weeks. Plants are being operated this week on five-day basis, the policy being to fife more ovens rather than work six days. Thomas Edison is €8 West Orange, N. J.. Feb. 10. — Thomas E. Edison is 68 years old today. In honor of the anniver sary his employes had prepared badges with a picture of Mr. Edi son to wear. "These birthdays come too fast for me," said Mr. Edison. "I have so much work to do. But 1 don't get old with them, I'm happy to say. I am as young as any fellow at 25," and he looks the picture of health." Music at the Normal. • The Bostonia Sextette Club, a noted musical organization, who were given such a cordial recep tion upon their appearance here some six years ago, will play a re turn engagement at the Normal this evening. The sextette has re ceived some f)ery flattering press notices, one of which was from the Reading (Pa.) Times, which said, playing of the first order. Brilliant and artistic." Lincoln Dance Tonight. One of the social events of the season at the Indiana State Nor mal school will be the dance of the Lincoln Debating Club this even ing. The membership of this so ciety is limited to 50 and the de bates are attracting much inter est. New Homer City Building Work will start in the early spring on the erection of a two story brick building at the coYner of Main and Elm streets in Hom er City, by L. F. Sutter, of this place. It is planned to erect a building 28x100 feet; the first flo°r to be occupied by a general hardware store, which Mr. Sutter will establish. Flats or office rooms will occupy the second floor. Naturalization Court. Forty-seven applications for naturalization appeared at the semi-annual naturalization court held by Judge S. J. Telford Tues day. Twenty-seven were granted full rights of citizenship, two dis missed on account of disqualifica tions and eighteen hearings were continued. Five-Year-Old Child Shoots His Father. Dorothy, N. J., Feb. 12—-Joseph Martin was shot and killed at his h°me here Wednesday by his five r year-old son, Alexander. The boy was playing with a revolver when his father was eating dinner, and the weapon was accidentally dis charged. , ~f ALL THE NEWS v ALL THE PKOPLEi t\ J HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED?' Lent Begins Next Wednesday, Feb. IT This year Lent begins On Febru ary 17, Ash Wednesday, whiei marks the beginning of 1 fr"period : X-i" t of abstinence and selUsq edifice for church members. In therA'athotia churches especially the Lenten pe riod will be strictly observed, and here will be a general ItUi in so cial gayeties until after Easter. Just before the beginning of Lend •omes a holiday which is quite a "avorite with the SJL Valentine's Day. As the birthday >f the good saint falls on :his year it will be obswd Mon day. On Tuesday comes the Ger man holiday, "Faust-ftacht," or feast night," the night before the feast." :>3 i! % . > ,j. X iVilSii Harry W. Earhart Is * i >' Taken to Belle vue. Harry W. Earhart, of, Oakland avenue, who has been oritidally iH ) DO with pneumonia for tw<j> ( monthp, was taken to the Suburban! Gene ral hospital, BellovtU 1 , Monday af ternoon for an X-ray examination. Mr. Earhart's many friends hope that this may be the means'of aid ing in successful treatment..and so hasten his recovery.'- He was ac companied by his wife, his sister in-law. Miss Ida M. Gailev, supdr ffi-.i&irr mtendent of the BeUevuo institu tion,, and Miss May Griff en, of tit-f, .no Pittsburg, one of the two nurses who so faithfully 'attended him during his illness herob. Mr. Ear hart stood the trip well. 1 i Jf!t* Aged Minister. Dead As the Rev. R. T. McGill of the i' j, | I'.. Dayton 11. P. chnrcli W'fts conclud ing his sermon lie . , ', r il j*9' ,i received word that Jiis.father, the Rev. J. A. McGill w'as ti£ad at iT#*J taiUUv Petersburg, Blair, county.- T/he ag ed Rev. McGill was one years. Mechawicsburgi, this county, is the last jfilaee Were he held a charge. - A •)>)"/ VIV An'M Two Die in Same inihr* mwt ; [Tlip'otf" House Within 4&iHoiin William Phillips, ' IMh N>f the ■ tul f, u qtr best known vetoransuiofrvthe Civil war in Blairsville afijj iinent in the affairs of Majorbßohtr Post x. A. It., died at lu£.,h<jj(ty£Friday, aged seventy-eight VbarW. <H*indii/ evening his brotherqnJaw, Rob ert Jellison, aged who made his home with., the family, died suddenly. :• Hiir-i "1 -T —... ■I'U" ft. Commissioners Refuse To Buy An Armory Site The Indiana county"commission ers have refused to a site for an armory for Company F, Tenth regiment, JQ Indiana is trying to get an arihorjf. State - >t'f" : > ments that Indiana risitthe only command in the without an armory are distorted, for Washington, ML Pb-asant, Latrobe, Somerset Mother eom ' ' -'JT jßl' f panics are without avmin-'i&i, usii halls, court house ai other places to d ! riW:"n<* r , -- "<' 'T ; T J - ~ i-iioq. The best stores' ;, &dveHise ni The Patriot." * . 11 . k t i FIVE CF.NTO
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