~*3Cemapare the harvest then and the har- " + amd a day of abundant opportunity for ! "pom,” Into this goes through the year, >» “DAYS OF PAST THANKSGIVING | BEST SPIRIT FOR THE TIME tiigistory Proves that There Always Has Been a Time Set Apart for Festivities. ™Fhanksgiving is generally believed “> have commenced with the advent of *¥ze Pilgrim fathers, and therefore a “Begacy to us from New England. But " “swhen the true facts in the case come | ~ 4 Hght we find that Thanksgiving day yeas first celebrated by Popham colon- © I¥mfs at Monhegan, who joined in “Giv- | Img God thanks” for their safe arrival ‘and many blessings in the ritual laid «%»wn in the Thanksgiving service of fhe Church of England prayer book. It #s ¥Enown with what antipathy the @arly Puritans regarded any and all of ‘the boly days of the English church, amd the celebration of such was stern- “Xr forbidden in New England. How many of us know that days for ‘giving thanks were set apart in Europe ong before the reformation and were observed by the Church of England vymany years before the Pilgrims land- ad? ? The first Thanksgiving in this coun- “7¥xy was not set apart as a day of re- ligious observance, but for recreation. On December 11, 1621, Edward Wins: J¥ow wrote home to England the follow- dmg very quaint account of the week's JProgram: “Our harvest being gotten in, our sovernor sent four men out fowling so we might in a special manner rejoice together after we had gathered the fruits of our labors. The four killed “gp much fowl that with a little help =werved the compaay about a week. <Among other recreations were exer- <ises with our arms. Many of the In- dians came amongst us and among them their greatest king Massasoit with some ninety men, whom we for ‘three days feasted and ‘entertained. “They went out and killed five deer, <wwhich they brought in and bestowed ~)%F® Sur governor, upon the captains and ~agthers.” So we get a good idea of the hos- pitality offered in those days. We I=arn, too, from Governor Bradford, that wild turkeys were plentiful, so we feel a reasonable assurance that ghe *. fmrkey has a long and ancient lineage &>d prestige not to be usurped by any ofher bird on our Thanksgiving day platter. Only fifty-five English speaking peo- ple sat down to the first Thanksday feast, but the addition of the Indians made a goodly company for whom the poor, lonely and homesick women pre- pared the dinner. There were only four of them, with one servant “and ‘Aa few young mezidekins.” There is no zrecord to be found of any religious. ‘aporship during this week of feasting. In 1628 the second Thanksgiving day ‘was ordered and observed by the Pil- grim father§. Early Thanksgivings are “mot always celebrated in November Zmor upon Thursday, and it is not until ¥BT7T that we find the first printed “Fhanksgiving proclamation, now owned “my the Massachusetts Historical so- «ghety. It is interesting to note that «-gaimeo 1862 the president of the United “%Bftautes has set the last Thursday in November to be observed as a day‘of v “aanksgiving. And harking back to VPiigrim days, what a vast difference. “yest now. Whether our forefathers wwere ever actually reduced to the tra- «ditional five grains of corn each, 1s a ‘fact not decided by history, but it is true that they returned thanks for the most meager fare and endured the most grinding hardships without a ~mmurmur. Like our forbears we make of the day a great time for feasting and games and net so much of church @oing. It is a day for family reunions making a cause of Thanksgiving in the “other fellow’s” heart. i i Happy Thanksgiving Custom. A woman who has an almost old- ~fashioned faith in Providence keeps ~7a@hat she calls her “thank offering From one Thanksgiving to the middle of the following November, a sum of money for every accident escaped, ~calamity averted or special joy. i "These offerings are not confined to “ser own escapes but each time some msember of her family bobs up from samme threatened woe into the box goes £3e money offering of thanks. Not the same amount is given each “gimme, and rarely large sums, for the “wgganan is not rich, but a nice little sum <is realized. This is devoted to giving some one Good Idea Is That Thanksgiving Is the Noblest Work That Man Can Do, | Thanksgiving: The act of rendering | thanks, expressing gratitude for favors , or mercies; a public celebration of di- | vine goodness. Thanksgiving day: A day set apart for religious services in acknowledg- ‘ment of the divine goodness. By nature man is religious; and Thanksgiving day is an aftfiual re- minder of this innate tendemcy. The very first Thanksgiving and the man- ner of its observance are not very: well defined in history. Perhaps the following paragraph will give as suc- cint an epitome as is possible at this remote distance: “The fishermen were ordered to ‘scour the seas ‘for spoil,” the hunters ‘to shoulder their matchlocks and bring in such game as would allow the Mayflower colony in a more special manner to rejoice together.” The re- sult was a supply of wild turkey, deer, bear and game of every sort in such abundance as amply to feed the colony for a week. They had as guests the friendly chief, Massasoit, and 99 of his Indians. The Indians contributed to the feast five deer and a great basket of oysters.’ This was the introduction of the young colony to its afterward favorite shellfish, and the women cooked them as they best knew how. The menu of that immortal dinner has not, alas been preserved, but it is known that the two dishes most fully appreciated by the Indians as well as the Americans were the ‘brown roast turkey’ and the ‘pumpkin pie.’ The great feast of the week was outdoors, for the air was balmy and the sun bright. Massasoit was there in all the bravery of a scarlet coat trimmed with lace and a copper chain, given him some time previous by Edward Wins- low. In a strange medley of Indian garb and a borrowing of European cos- tume, cementing there the bond of friendship with the white settlers which held good 41 years.” In 1621 Governor Bradford after the first harvest made provision for the | eolonists’ rejoicing together with praise and prayer. In 1623 a day of | fasting and prayer in the midst of | drought was turned into thanksgiving by the coming of rain during the pray- ers; gradually the custom prevailed of appointing annually a thanksgiving day after harvest. These appoint- ments were made by the governors proclamations. During the Revolution- ary war a day of national thanksgiv- ing was annually recommended by con- gress. For many decades the presi- dent has annually appointed such a day and the governors of the various states bave supplemented the same. ‘“Words are but empty things.” Since actions speak louder than words thanksgiving is the noblest thanksgiv- ing. To abound in thanksgiving is a Scriptural injunction. “See that ye do this,” said Paul. ® Bridegroom’s Thanksgiving. A hundred years from now, sweetheart, We will not grieve o'er chances lost, Nor worry over meat or art, Nor care what coal or clothes may cost. A hundred years from now nor you Nor I will care a picayune For cold, persistent landlords who Browbeat, bulldoze and importune. Then let us in this holy time Of cheer give thanks for every joy, And most of all for this, that I'm No girl and you are not a boy. —8. E. KISER. Have Cause to Give Thanks. If we remember what were the con ditions, circumstances, events and in- cidents of the first Thanksgiving day, _and allow thought to traverse even rapidly and superficially the path of blessing until this Thanksgiving day of 1913, we shall have a faint vision, at least, of that for which the land should offer praise. If we dwell only upon the great benefits that affect the gen- eral welfare, abundant reason appears why. we should set a season apart, as- semble in our places of worship, and lay upon the altar our united offering of praige.” ‘And this is not alone for abundant harvests, for commercial prosperity, for continued peace and in- creasing power; not alone for good be- stowed, but thanks for evil spared; for fires of trouble from which we passed ‘unharmed; for the floods that threat- ,ened but did not overwhelm; for the jcasting down that yet did not destroy; for all calamities endured and over- = happy Thanksgiving day. It does not afways go into regular channels. As| he woman says—the poor and hos- pitals are usually well cared for in amiiday seasons. ‘past Surely if ever land should in humil- ||ity bring tribute from multitudes of | grateful hearts, ours should make this | a true Thanksgiving day. ASSIGNEE’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE The undersigned assignee of S. D. Livengood, will offer for saleat public outery, at the Court House in the Borough of Somerset, Pennsylvania,on Wednesday, Nov. 26th, ’13 AT 1 OCLOCK P. M. all the right, title and interest of S.D. Livengood in and to the following de- scribed tracts of land situated in Som- erset and Stonycreek Townships, Som- erset County: No. 1 Comprising ten parts, as follows: Site uate in Somerset Township, adjoining lands now or formerly of the George Reitz estate, John L. Saylor, John Mowry, Annie M. Schroek, John C. Miller, and others, containing two hun dred forty-five (245) acres, be the same more or. less. and being more fully described in a deed by George E Reitz to W. J. Baer, daiei D tember 8, 1894, and recoraed at Somerset, Penn’, sylvania, in the office for recording deeds, in Deed Book, Vol 84, Page 107. rs Situate in Somerset Townsbip, aforesaid, ad joining lands now or formerly df Mrs. Reitz. Annie M. Schrock, J. J. igle, C. Fisher, James S. Trent, J. C. Miller and others, con- taining fifty (50) acres. be the same more or less. and being more fully described in deed from J. 3. 'I'rent and wife to J Baer, dated 14th of July. 1893, and recorded as aforesaid, in Deed Book, Vol. 81, Page 291. Situate in Somerset Township, Somerset County. Pa., adjoining Nos. oneand two above lands now or formsrly of Cyrus Rayman, Jacob Rayman. ~oah Rayman, and others, contain- ng two hundred twenty-eight (228) acres. be ihe same more or less. and being more fully escribed in deed from Anna H. Schrock and nusband to W. J. Baer dated 14th of July. 1893 recorded as aforesaid, in Deea Book, Vol 8I. {on the north by Elizabeth street, on which saic PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE! By virtue of an order of sale 1ssuing out of the Orphans’ Court of Somerset County, Pa., aud to me directed, I will expose to public sale on Saturday, November 29, 1913, AT 1:30 O'CLOCK P M., on the premises hereinafter described: All those two certain lots of srourd situate in the Borough of Meyersdale, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, bounded and described as fol 1. Lot No. 319 located on th« north side of High street, fronting on said street 66 feet and extending 120 feet to Summit street, being one of several lots of ground conyeyed to J. M- Hay and wife by Joseph Keim and wife, et. al., by th-ir deed dated June 20. A. D. 1874, and re- corded in Deed Book, Vol. 50, Page 512, and by the said J M. Hay and wife conveyed to John rgent, Jr., by deed dated Mareh 17, 1884 and recorded at Somerset, Pa., in Deed Record, Vol. 83, Page 275. 2, Numbered on the general plan of said borough in the Olinger Survey as No. 32, bounded on the north by Summit street, on the east by lot No, 319 on the south by High street, lot there is erected a frame dwelling house. and is the same lot of ground that the Sheriff of Somerset County conveyed to Samuel Phil son and James S. Black, doing business as Philton, Black & Company, by deed dated August 25 1879, and James 3 Black ard wife conveyed the undivided one-half interest in said lovto samuel Philson oy deed dated March , 1887. recorded as Somerset, Pa, in Record Book, Vol 72, Page 194, and by Samuel Philson and Anna Maria, his wife, to John Largent by their deed dated 27th Septemuoer, 1893, in Deea Book, Vol. 83. Page 281. TERMS OF SALE. * Ten per cent of the purchase money to be paid in casn on day of sale, and the balance thereof on confirmation of sale and delivery of deed. J. A. GRAVES, Administrator 4. b. n. of John Largent, Jr., deceased. HAY & HAY, Attoraeys. Nov. 13 3t Page 203. Situate in the township aforesaid. adjoining ! lands now or formerl; of J. S. Trent, C. Fisher, | J.J Weigle and others, containing 104% acres. | veing more fully uves:ribed in deed from Johan G. Fisher and wife to W. J. Baer, dated 23.d | of October, 1893, recorded as aforesaid, in Deed Book, Vol. 82, Page 396. Situate in the township atoresaid. and Stony- creek Township. acjom.ng Nos. 234 arove lands now cor formerly of Jicob G. Rayman. Noah Rayman. W S. Bennett, Jerome Fritz, Catherire Fisher, and others, containing one pbupdred for y six (146) acres. being the same more or less, being more fully described in deed from Jacob J. Weigle and wife to W. J. Baer, dated Novemvuer 4th, 1893, recorded as aforesaia, in Deed Book Vol. 82, Page 408 Situate in Stonycreek Township aforesaid, adjoining No 5 above linds now or formerly of Noah Rayman A E. Rayman. Benedict Yoder, and others, containing forty seven (47) acres, be the same more or less, and being more fully described in deed from S. S Bennet: and wife J. Baer, dated 4th of November. 1893. recorded as aforesaid, 1n Deed Record Vol. 82, Page 420 situate in Stonyereek Township, aforsaid ad joining No 6 above lands now or formerly of Benedict Yoaer Noah Raymond and othets,con aning Si1Xty seven (67) acres be the same more or less, and being more fully described in deed from A. E. Rayman and wife to W. J. Baer, dated 29ta of August, 1894. in Deed Book Vol 84, Page 110 Situate in Stonycreek Township. aforesaid, adjoinicg Nos. 5-6 7 above, lands now or former- ly of J. G. Rayman an others. Containing one unored seventy-six (176° acres: and one bua- Fresh Fish, at the Donges Mar- | ket ad sm—— erat e———— To The Public. In the Court of Common Plea: of Somerset C.uniy. Pa.. I have applied for a divorce from my wife. Stella E Wagner I shall refuse pay went of «ii ients3 ncurred by her since Novem- ber 3rd, 19:3 ya any account. THOMAS J. WAGNER. nov.12 3t West Salisoury. Pa. i Efi Gi i’K LUNCH Wa-n the children come in from sehool they want some- thing nourishing. A Niee Bowl of Soup, or a Dish of Baked dred foruy four (144' perches. be the same more | or less. being more fully descerib<d in azed from | Noah Rayman to W. J. Baer dated 29th, August | 1894. recorded as aforesaid, in Deed Book, Vol. | 84, page 114. i Situate in Stonycreek Township aforesaid, | adjoining Nos. 5 8 above lands now or formerly | of Cyrus Rayman and others, containing one | hundred twenty eight (128) acres, be the same more or less, beinz more fully described in | deed from Jacob Ravman and wife to W. J. Baer, in deed datea 29th August 1384, and as aforesaid, in Deed Book Vol. 84, Page 112. Situate in Somerset Township, aforesaid. aa joining No 1, lands now or formerly of John L. Sayior. and others. containing thirty seven 37) acres and ninety five (95) perches, be the same more:or I#ss, being more fully described in deed of John L. Savior snd wife to W. J. Baer, gated 181 September 1894, recorded as aforsaid, in Deed Book, Vol. 84, page 106, This is a very valuable coal and mineral property. The foregoing tracts are sold sub- ject to certain coal and mineral leases of S. M. Hamilton Coal Company, of Baltimore City, Maryland, and there will be excepted at the time of sale all the rents, royalties and profits due the said assigned estate of 8S. D. Liv- engood at the time of the sale. Nao 2 all that certainlot of ground situated in the Buechiv Addition to the Borough of Mey: ersGale. numbered on the plan of said add. tion as lo No 361. bounded by F urta Street on the North Bridge alley on the East. Buechley street, on the West, and lot 360 on the South, fronting 50 feet on Buechley street, and ex end’ ing back a distance of 150 feet. Known as the Frea Rowe property. TERMS: 10 per cent of the pur- chase price to be paid at time of sale —the balance of one-third thereof upon confirmation and delivery of deed—one-third in three months from date of confirmation, and one-third in six months. Said deferred payments to be secured by mortgage on the premises. nn For further particulars write theas- signee. CHas H. BALY, nov 30, 4t Assignee, Somerset, Pa. MARKET REPORT. Corrected weekly by McKenzie & Smith. PAYING PRICE. Butter, per pound. ..........icccueene Eggs, Per dOZ......cceuvrieriiieisinnnes 28-30¢ Chickens, per pound...... etiteeones Jue s120 Country Side, per pound. : Apple butter, per gal.... Shoulder, per pound... Corrected weekly by Becker & Streng. SELLING PRICE. Corn, per bus......... cco viene 95¢ Oats, ............ Ririreesetin tos ieavonsesonde 55¢ Wheat, per bus........c..ciiceeiensins $1 05 Wheat chop, per ewt.................. 190 Corn and oats, per cwt. home ground............c.c.eeeenneusenninar 17 Flour, ‘‘Best on Record” per bbl. 5 65 «King of Minnesota’’ 60 per cent patent, per barrel................. 6 25 remem Mince Meat 12 1-2cts at the Don- ges Market. ad EE MNIRY iin FOLEY Illi: 1 #0. FORRHEGLMAT!SM KIDIVE | oo. civ ur + tenure Beans, easy to prepare and sat. isfies; Butter is high; Peanut Butter is a good substitute, but. for good solid food; Navy Beans, 4 1-2 Ib. for 25¢; Lima Beans, 31-2 Ib. for 25¢; Saur Kraut, 10c per ean; 10 Ib. Choice Buckwheat Flour, 34c; Hams 21¢ per 1b.; Flour $1.50 per large sack. We also have a nice line of Driving Gloves 50c to $1.00 per pair; Boys’ Gloves, 25¢ & 50¢; Overalls an d Jumpers, Star Brand; Cord Pants and Wool Pants; Wool Socks 23¢ per pair; Knit Gloves 25¢ Ladies and Mens hose 10c 2nd up. Oyster Shells 85¢ per hundred. Corn, Peas, Beans & Tomatoes 5 : ) Special prices on y th cage. Trading stamps. BIDDLE'S ~~ URSINA Fresh Fish, at the Donges Mar- ket. ad SOMERSET IS HOPEFUL. Somerset is getting bigger. A census just completed by G. C. Wins- ‘low and Chafles W. Luther, who are compiling a city directory for Som- erset, shows that the present popula- tion of the borough proper is 2,930, and including the suburban communi- ties that have sprung up just outside the borough confines is 4 920. When the government census was taken in 1910 the borough had a popu- lation of 2,612. This is an increase of 12.2 per cent. in three years. At the same rate of growth the borough pro- per when the next census is taken in 1920 will have shown arn increase of 40.5 per cent. This estimate would make the population of the borough 3,679 in 1920. Including the outlying but adjacent communities the census of 1920, it is expected, will show a population of between 8,000 and 9,500. Considering the growing importance of Somerset as a railroad centre, and the phenomenal development of the mining industry, it is not unlikely, many believe, that the census of 1920 will place Somerset in the 10,000 class. ———— gar Mince Meat 12 1-2cts, at the Don ges Market. ad ——————— The Salisbury. Cemetery Co., are selling desirable lots at an economi- cal price. John J. Livengood, Pres- JOIN THE IVIORRISON (LUB ! Neary PRICE $485. PRICE $287.50 100 Player Pianos Fine Instruments —Sweet Tone—Beautiful Cases—And Guaranteed to Give Satisfaction. 100 New Upright Pianos Splendid Instruments in Every Way. Please You. Special Discount for Cash. . TERNS $2.50 per week. Guaranteed to TERMS $1.50 per week, b to write to us. HORRINOA 131 Baltimore St., : Y. M. C. A. Building, 100 Victor Victrolas On Extremely Easy Payments—at the Cash Price. If you are interested in a Musical Instrument of any kind. it will pay you (Cumberland’s Big Piano House.) NUNC (0, Cumberland, Md. and Treasurer. mech 18-14 | FOLEY KIDNEY PILLS ' FOR BACKACHE KIDNEYS AND BLADDER dent. George E. Yoder, Secretary | 1.1 at the most stylishly designed and most desirable, popular priced corsets we have ever offered. q Your visit will be welcomed. Hartley Block, easkeverywoman ‘who 1s interested in the new modes to visit our store and review the exhibitions 1n our various departments. ¢ We are particular- : : ly desirous to have ; you sce the exposi- tion of Henderson Corsets at our well arranged, convenient Corset Department. { The new Hoandersc Corsets are undoubtedly HARTLEY, CLUTTON CO. == The Womens Store, Gif MIC ~~ - FASHI Oi HESRER 7? : 2. M Meyersdale, Pa. Thorley’s Compound syrup of Red Spruce & Cherry the remedy For Your Cough THORLEY'S DRUG STORE, Centre St., next to P. O., MEYERSDALE, PENN’A. PENSLAR REMEDIES Wengerd’s Hill All custom chopping 4 cents per bushel. R. F.D. 2 Meyersdale Pa. eA NSS Furnished Rooms Wanted for a | family of four grown-up people for light house keeping—modern conven- | lence. Inquire at The Commercial. : | i “ -
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