Meyersdale Qommereial.
Meyersdale, Pa, a8 second-class mail matter. ]
[Registered at the Postoffice at
THE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL,
A. M. SCHAFFNER, Editor and Proprietor.
®ablished Every Tharsday_in the Year at $1.50 Per Year Cash
= er Phone No. 55. 110-112 Center Street. 4
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1913.
Another Franchise.
The, Meyersdale council has passed through a strenuous period
in disposing of the light question. There was a wide chasm sepa-
rating the light company and the council at the beginning, and in
the end there were concessions on both sides, when it is to be hoped
both sides received about what was fair and just.
There is another question confronting the municipality at this
Fe time. That is the Sand Spring Water company. The indications
oh are that there will be a struggle, very much similar to the light
question. Will it be a case of endurance? Unquestionably the coun-
cil and the water company are very far apart on this matter. It
should not be in order to engage in a lengthy controversy, on this
question. The borough has rights and the water company has
rights. Better get together and dispose of 1t fairly and equitably.
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Hotel Keepers Association vs License
Trust.
When reference is made to a license trust, some people have in
mind, the hotel men’s association. This is far from what is in-
volved in a license trust. The liquor men’s association is an organ-
ization -of the liquor men, who carry on their work according to
certain rules adopted by the organization, but by the license trust
is meant, that certain persons, outside the court, and not hotel
keepers pass on applications for license, and that applicants, are
held up for sums of ‘‘several hundred dollars up to $5,000” for the
. ‘privilege of having a saloon or hotel.
The former organization is a business proposifion, but the lat-
Ld ter ‘‘organization,”’ if one really exists, is a dastardly, corrupt,
p clique trafficking in its influence with the court with mercenary
mendacity in collecting campaign expenses.
Is There a License Trust?
‘We are told in order to know definitely whether or not there is
a license trust, we are to inquire of the hotel keepers who are re-
ported to ‘‘have been invited (2) to ‘‘cough up” amounts ranging
from a few hundred to $5,000 as their pro rata of an alleged cam-
paign fund. This is pointing out the way for the information that
. we were after and yet the hotel men might not be too free to im-
. part this information, especially to those who have convictions on
. , this matter, and do not hesitate to take a stand for what is believed
to be right. We are not standing on both sides of this question.
To temperance people we are on the side of temperance, but to
saloon people we are not on the side of the saloon. It has not been
‘a game of keeping on both sides with us, but it has been a matter
"of deep conviction and earnest effort, in behalf of the betterment
. of the moral, social and economic conditions of Somerset county.
Some of our county contemporaries do not hesitate to refer to the
Is it true? The conviction is impressing itself upon the people that
jt is absolutely true. What is to be done?
The National Game.
it is clear in our day thatit is good for man to eat bread by
the sweat of his brow. It is honorable for every one to work, but
there are also times when the body and the mind must relax from
the moiling, toiling routine and turn to that which affords recre-:
ation. There are many ‘legitimate :
x but the one which has become the national pastime, more than any
other is base ball, and the great American game is gradually be-
coming the great game of the civilized world. This game has risen
immensely in the minds of the people. Business, under the stress
and strain and excitement of an important game has been. suspend-
ed for a few hours to enjoy the pleasure of a game. Qur own leg-
islature was out of commission recently because the Philadelphia
team played in the city of Brotherly love. Congress was hampered
in its work because of the game at the National Capital. It is re-
markable with what familiarity the people speak of the players of
the different teams. Knowing the position of each player, the or-
der of batting and what may reasonably be expected of each player
and at the same time the know they strength of the qpposing play-
ers. Every one has his favorite team. Of course western Penn-
sylvania looks eagerly at the bulletin to see what the Pittsburg
team has been doing during the day. Base ball is the great game
of the public. Every hamlet has its team, and the large leagues
are full of the boys who practiced on the vacant lots. Last year
Meyersdale was furnished much recreation through the efforts of
Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. Boyer. The result was that
Meyersdale furnished a team that was second to none in this sec-
tion of the state. Would it not be a good plan if the town would
get together and puta ball team in the field this year. The boys
can put up a good game, and with proper patronage they would be
given compensation for their efforts on the ball grounds.
THE Rex Theater exceeded the limit last night when the fire-
moan and their friends were out in force.
ture for the fire laddies.
them.
school board reduced the school tax.
has an exception.
THE nation wants good times and
organs are doing everything possible to shake men’s
ness prospects.
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THE majority, the minority, and the minority in the minority,
are having a triangular talk fest in the House of Representatives,
all on account of the tariil.
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license trust, and the court takes no cognizanse of this grave charge.
diversions for the busy man, |
LET the public equip a suitable reading room and supply litera-
They deserve the best the town can give
INCREASED taxation and death are before all people; yet our
This shows that every rule
yet the high protection tari ff
faith in busi-
[VISIT RAILROAD OFFI-!
| CIALS AT BALTIMORE. |
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On Tuesday evening Rev. J. J.
Brady, R. F. Mason and Frank B.
| Black, left for Baltimore to try to
| induce the B. & O. officials to put the
Johnstown ‘‘hack’’ on the road. The
gentlemen were received very ‘cor-
dially by the officials, and while the
railroad company would be much
pleased to meet the wishes of the
Meyersdale people, but due to the
great improvements which the com-
pany is making at Rockwood and
Garrett, if the extra train was run,
the freight traffic would be much in-
terfered with and while it caanot be
done on the summer schedule, there
seems no reason why the ‘‘hack”
will not'be run on the fall and win-
ter schedule.
The same gentlemen also saw the
Western Maryland officials and asked
that the west bound train be scheduled
an hour later so as to make good con-
nection at Rockwood on the B. & O.
for Somerset and Johnstown. This
change will likely be effective for the
summer schedule. :
FARMERS PLEASED.
The farmers are very much pleased
with the weekly market reports
which The Commercial is giving.
McKenzie & Smith correct the sched-
ule every week and we arranged with
Becker & Streng, who will have the
flour, feed and grain prices weekly
in tbe future.
M. D. GOLDSTEIN.
The well known eye sight special
ist who makes regular visits every
here on Thursday and Friday, May,
1st and 2nd, at Collins’ Drug Store,
where he will give free examina-
tions of the eyes and sight.
WARD MOVEMENT.
The Parent-Teacher Association is
broadening out, and the first forward
step is to institute a gardening con-
test, by the scholars of the public
schools of town. The plans are not
yet matured fully, but the associa-
tion is bound to exert a strong and
helpful influence in school work.
THE SCHOOL BOARD
LOWERS THE SCHOOL
TAX.
The School Roard met in speelal
session on Tuesday evening, when the
tax for tne coming year was laid.
Last year and in former years the
school tax amounted to 11 mills and
the building tax to 7 mills.: The
building tax remains the same, but
the school tax has been lowered 1
mill, making 10 mills for the year.
This is rather remarkable in view of
the valuation, which is $14,000.00
less this year than last. 2
The people are certainly favorabl
to a steady lowering of taxes and a
steady improvement in schools. May
two weeks to Meyersdale, will be ||
PARENT--TEACHER . FOR-|
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HIRTS
Made of 84-Ligne Percale,
SPECIAL 95¢ PRIGE.
Children’s Dresses
Of Percale and Gingham,
with tasty trimmings,
50c =~ $1.00
CT] B 8 Ladies’ Linen
mT Dresses
S Fi § R § S with Corduroy and Rattenay
. : Trimmings,
EC At almost cost $1 98 $2 98 $3 08
AS This is simply a “let’s-get- : . '
acquainted” offer. We feel bY 0
convinced that these shirt- .
values will induce you to See these dresses before you
frequent this store often and make your purchases
we are therefore willing to elsewhere.
sacrifice immediate profits to :
secure your continual pat- Neuvelties for Ladies
ronage. j
: The latest in shirts is now and Misses.
] displayed on our counters— Full line of Combs and Bar-
Sisle inwhitenh tion able rettes, Toilet and Sash Pins.
colors, soft and stiff bosoms, C
double and single cuffs. Get fs Brae vor hand-crochet
Yousel: half a dozen of hese
shirts while prices are low—
this offer expires one week 290 i $1 .00
from to-day. Come early. Mesh Bags, 25¢ and 50¢
Pe sel} and sironsly Jesommend :
men. $1.00 a bor, any gactity— Ladies’ and Children’s
rover Hox arantee .
Eo Spring Hats at our
usual low prices. *
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aE EE SN06S ald Oxiords
At Bargain Prices
Men’s
Blue Serge Suits
Always.
The best for the feast.
This is the place to save
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$1000 $12.00 $15.00 $18.00 [mere
Best Clothing for the Least Money Soe Oar
New Style English Caps, Ladies’
Neckwear
0c 75c $1.00 Very Soisct 0
EVERYTHING Your Money
TO WEAR Back With a
EVERYBODY, : a > : re
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EGGS FOR HATCHING.
S. CO. Buff Orpington, S. C. White
Leghorn, 8. P. Hamburgs and R. L.
Red. James McKenzie,
apl.3-4t.ad Sand Patch, Pa.
For RENT—Mrs. Annie Hanning
will rent her dwelling house of five
rooms, steam heat and bath. A store
room in connection or separately.
Apply, to No. 510 Main street,
Central railroad employe, went under
an ash-car to shield himself from the
rain. A drill engine pushed the car
and terribly injured him.
Danville—The Susquehanna Synod,
of the Evangelical Lutheran church,
will hold its forty-sixth annual session
in Danville this year, convening im
Pine Street Lutheran church on April
30, and remaining in session four
days.
Ephrata.—Five children of the fam-
ily of Anthony Bowers of Murrell,
near here, were taken violently ill
after eating heartily of bananas. A
physician, who was summoned, de-
clared they were suffering from pto-
maine poisoning.
Scranton. — Anthony F. O’Boyle,
jury commissioner of Lackawanna
county, and one of North Scranton's
most prominent citizens, died at his
home after an illness of ten days. In
his early manhood Mr. O’Boyle was a
teacher and among his pupils were
some of Scranton’s most successful
men.
Shamokin. — Mrs. Daniel Savidge
walked from the rear of the yard to
the kitchen door of her home, when
she heard a loud noise in the let.
Looking back where she stood a min-
ute before she saw the ground sink
20 feet into mine workings.
Middletown. — Andrew, the 4-year-
old son of Andrew Shoop, residing
near Buck Lock, fell from the hay-
loft in his father’s barn, fracturing
his left arm near the shoulder.
Philadelphia. — Edmund Guenkel
was acquitted of complicity in the
murder of William Trost, who was
| poisoned a few days after his mar
| riage to Mrs. Freda Hartman Trost,
| who owned a saloon in this city.
Guenkel was Mrs. Trost’s bartender |
and admitted tt er re-
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the good work go on Meyersdale, Pa. ad
Piha ll g EED Ss
Mauch Chunk.—Andrew Harmon, a FROM US
Don’t depend upon the mere
appearance of seeds, for
that is no guarantee as to
their growing power. Be
sure that you get fresh seeds,
seeds that are vigorous grow-
ers and prolific producers.
Whether you are consider-
ing making a large or small
planting procure your seeds
from us and we can assure
you that you will be entirely
satisfied with the results,
Our seeds are full of germin-
ating power. Buy them and
you are sure of having the
best seeds to plant.
THORLEY'S DRUG STORK,
Naugle Building. Meyersdale, Pa
SEVERAL BARGAINS IN
Second-Hand Automobiles !
One 2-cylinder Maxwell, 2-pas-
senger Roadster, in good condi-
tion, must go at $250.
One 25 horse-power ‘‘Over-
land’’ Touring Car, with a de-
tachable rear body, in A 1 condi-
tion, a bargain at $375.
Also a bargain in a Ford Tour- |
ing Car.
These cars are all guaranteed |
| to give satisfaction.
For
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ares
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particulars call
on or ad-
‘The Delight of the Homewifs
The Joy of the Dairyman:
Just rend what it says on the tag
and then come and get 8 package at
our risk. Your money back if you
don't like It, What more do you want.
the cost of soap and it **
* 6 31G POUNDS
ror 25 crs
(AND OUR GUARANTEE
FOR PURITY IN THE
Home and Dairy
USE
Dominion Cleanser
It is the highest refinement of pure
needle crystal alkali, containing no
grease, caustic, acid or lye. It com-
bines chemically with milk and its de-
posits, making them perfectly soluble
and the utensil practicatly sterilized.
Every experiment station in the U. S. government
recommend this style of dairy cleanser.
FOR SALE BY
THE SIEHL HARDWARE STORE
MEYERSDALE, PA.
The Home of Quality Groceries
convinced.
Some people prefer quality, others quantity.
Flour and you get both.
It will pay you to buy your Brooms from us.
Try our 25c Washboard. None better for the money.
Make known to us in person or by ’phone your wants in the
Grocery line and we will do the rest. :
We can save you money on Canned Goods; try us and be
Buy Atlas
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WE QUOTE ONLY A FEW OF OUR PRICES FOR THIS WEEK.
bc packages Soda, 10c
large can Pumpkin, 10c
10c packages Hominy Grits, 15¢
10c bottles Ketehup, 25¢
cans Banner Lye, 25¢
cans Spaghetti, 25¢
boxes Herring in Tomato Sauce, 25¢
15¢ boxes Soused Mackerel, 25¢
cans Swift’s Cleanser, 25¢
10c jars Boneless Herring, 25¢
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