ek, 1 to eek. rice. cal you stmas some- utiful. mmed 1d | and 3rd building, es—Heat- nquire of 1 hold a n Decem- ody is cor- /} VOLUME XXXVI Men ersdaleRED MEYVERSDALE. PA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER :8. 1913 $ NUMBER 1917 NEW SUNDAY SCHOOL BUILDING DEDICATED It Was an Auspicious Occasion—Over $2,000.00 Was Pledged—Thre The Reformed Sunday school and social building was decicated on Sun- day morning with impressive services. Services preparatory to that im- portant event were held on Friday and Saturday evenings. Rev. E. 8. Hassler of St. Paul, delivered the ad- dress on Friday, and on Saturday Rev. E. P. Skyles of Cumberland, brought the message to the people. These two interesting and edifying services prepared the way for the services on Sunday when the formal dedication would take place. At 9:30 Sunday morning the prima- +4 ry department had Sunday school service as usual. Several splendid addresses’ were made by the visiting brethren. The regular service was opened ab 10:30. ' The new building was well filled and the occasion was an in- spiring one. association, delivered an interesting and inspiring - address followed by the Rev. H. L. Goughnour, who ina vigorous speech ‘declared that the young man needs the church more than the church needs the young man. ! The musie was of a high order. OC. W. Truxal led the large choir of men and orchestra. Miss Susan N. Baer presided at the piano. Miss Evelyn Truxal and Mr. H. M. Cook, sang a duet, with Mrs. H. M. Cook, pianist. At this service Rev. E. 8. Hassler read the scripture les- son ist psalm. Rev. W. J. Muir of Scottdale offered the prayer. After the address the strenuous work of the service commenged— the raising of money to liquidate the debt. The pastor had charge of this feature and had as assistants, W. H. Deeter, W. H. Stotler, A. 8. Glessner, W. H. Habel, W. W. Nicholson, H. R. Kretchman, W. H. Holzshu, Prof. W.H. Kretchman Rev. E. S. Hassler, Dennis Knieriem, Fred Wilmoth and C. 1. Brant. A blackboard was placed on the platform which containegl one hundred and fifty spaces, fifteen spaces down the column and ten spaces at right angles. The pastor made the announcement that P. J. Cover & Son would take ten dollar space down the column as fast as the congregation would fill the space across the blackboard, that is P. J. Cover & Son were prepared to pay one-tenth of all the subscriptions that would be received At the morning session something like eighteen hun- dred dollars were subscribed. When about all the money that was in sight had been subscribed, the pastor, Rey. Dr. Truxal, conducted the solemn dedicatory service, when the more than three hour period of ser- vices finished the forenoons work. The afternoon session was the plat- form rally of the Meyersdale Sunday schools when the superintendents brought greetings from their respec- tive schools. W. G. Landes, who was leaving on train No. 15, was booked for another speech and made an address before the superintendents were heard. H. M. Cook of the Brethren school and George W. Collins of the Meth- odist school extended warm greetings and encouraging words. A. M. Schaff- ner, superintendent of the Amity school, made the last address. At this point Dr. Truxal again took charge of the financial end and with the assistance of his helpers P. J. Cover & Son were again corraled for several ten dollar spots. The male choir and orchestra again furnished the music. Miss Susan N. Baer, sang a beautiful solo. Miss Truxal, pianist. At the evening service the new building was crowded. Rev. W. J. Muir preached an eloquent sermon, followed with a short address by Rev. G. A. Neeld, pastor of the M. E. church, which was eloquent and fiery. Solo by Miss Truxal, and Miss Baer, presided at the piano. Mr. Muir took charge of the finan- cial end of the meeting. He stated that the plan was to raise $2,500. The full force of helpers was at work. Prof. Kretchman made the record in the book and Mr. Hassler had charge of the blackboard. Responses came in rapidly and the days work netted well on to twenty-two hun- W. G. Landes, secretary. of the Pennsylvania Sunday school ‘| the next few months. e Services Held. feast of strong addresses and sermons. On ‘Sunday the classes will take, their places in the new building and Sunday school work will be com- menced. In the new building in the main department there will be nine classes, instead of sixteen as before, and every class will be organized, having a full completement of officers, and a number of committees will be appointed, so that practically every member of the school will be an ac- tive and a working member. There are also two teachers for every class, a regular and an assistant teacher. The Sunday school in addition has a home department, cradle roll, and tea@her training course, an enroll- ment in the various departments of nearly five hundred. For some time the regular preach- ing services will be held in the Sun- day school building and the work of remodeling and renovating the church "building will. be commenced at an ‘early day. The plan involves re- modeling, frescoing, carpeting, the installation of a pipe organ. The congregation expects to effect a great transformation of the interior of Amity Reformed church within When their plans materialize their church pro- perty will compare favorably with the best and most beautiful in the state of Pennsylvania. WILL BE SHOWN HERE. By a special favor of National Di- rector John H. Risbeck, of the Loyal Order of Moose, the local lodge have secured . the pictures of Mooseheart which will be shown here during the holiday season. The pictures of this i great industrial and vocational insti- tution are conceded by all who have had the pleasure of seeing them, to be an exact reproduction of the daily lite at Moosehecart. Besides getting a glimpse of General Director James J. Davis and all the other supreme offi- cers of the order, a splendid picture of Vice President Marshall will be seen while delivering his address at the dedication of the institution be- fore a crowd of over 50,000 Moose and their friends. The parades and other features of the dedication, together with a fine view of the orphan chil- dren who are inmates of the institu- tion, will be shown. To see the hap- PY, smiling faces of the little children will be sure to please everyone. Mooseheart, which is the pride of every Loyal Moose and the ‘admira- tion of the world, is near Aurora, Ill., 37 miles from Chicago, and is located on the famous Brookline stock farm, which contains over 1,100 acres. Do not miss the opportunity of seeing these pictures as they tell you better than words what a great good a great fraternal organization can accomplish. Posters announcing the day and date of the exhibition will be distributed later. BODY OF MRS. KURTZ FOUND. The body of a woman, undoubtedly that of Mrs. Harvey Kurtz, Jr., who disappeared from her home in Con- fluence on the morning of November 16, was located on Tuesday in the deep pool of the Yough at the foot of the Ohio Pyle falls. The identification was established by the fact that one of the fingers held a ring that Mrs. Kurtz is known to have worn. The body was seen first by John Burk who was on the opposite side of the river when he noticed an object floating around in the pool. He or- ganized a searching party, crossed the river, and reached ra point suffi- ciently close to determine that it was a woman’s body. Later a better identification was established. ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY WINDOWS, The stores all have ansattractive ap- pearance on the outside and on the in- side. Much time has been spent on decorating the windows. all tell of NEW INDUSTRY COMING HERE. Shirt Factory to Be Started at Once—Employment For About 50. The project for launching a new in- dustry here in the form of a shirt fac- tory was brought to a successful con- clusion by selling sufficient stock to begin operations atan earlyday. The undertaking was somewhat of a novel- ty, but determination was written in every feature of the representatives of the Commercial Club and although meeting many difficulties and frequent- ly being turned down, the committee kept doggedly at work and subscrip- tions covering the necessary amount were secured. : This is not a matter of charity on the part of those who contributed to this enterprise, it is in a sense a com- ing to the front with financial support to the town, to help herself, but then it is 'a business venture. Stock has been sold, and those who invested are vitally concerned as to the financial success, while of course there are those who may find fault that plan in- volves largely the employment of girls and women. Let it be remembered that this is only the beginning of Meyersdale’s larger field of industry. We should have employment for one hundred Ten and then Meyersdale would be unusually prosperous. Let the contemplated shirt factory ‘be made a success and the citizens will beready to help along bigger work not only for girls and women but men and boys. President Naugle and Sec. Plock, of the Commercial Club. ably assisted by Cashier Bowman, Landlord Logue, E. C. Kyle, A. W. Poorbaugh and R. H. Philson pushed the work and are deserving of the congratulations of the community for landing new business tor Meyersdale. The nextserious mat- | ter that confronts the management is that of help. The plans are to start the industry with about forty girls and women and as the plant gets establish- ed to increase the working force. A number of inquires have already been made and the help problem should not be so difficult of solution. eee eee BIG BUSINESS ANTICIPATED. The business community has again given evidenée of faith in the people by the large stock of goods which is on display at every store. The mer- chants have stock in such abundance and 1n such variety that the people of Meyersdale, and Somerset county have no occasion to go to the city to do their Christmas shopping. Right here at home there is an abundance. Startat the fountain on Centre street, on the right side—Get a stew of oys- ters at Diveley’s, then get shaved at Jack’s place; drop in and subscribe for The Commercial; if that watch of yours is not quite right, have ex- Councilman Housel fix it; then move on and get domestic fruits from the Lucente Grocery; cross the alley and get the Saturday Evening Post from Mrs, McCune. George Blake will furnish your ice cream, Thernley’s are ready to sell that new hat; Habel & Phillips will haye groceries, fruits and nuts in abundance; R. Reich & Son can furnish anything from a cra- dle to a coffin; Albert S. Glessner will sell you a suit to suit, or any- thing else to suit; but go up and down the streets, crosswise and other- wise and you will find other places of business on a par with those mention- ed, for we believe Meyersdale’s mer- chants are prepared to take care of your needs and will treat you right. Do your Christmas shopping early. CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. On Sunday evening, December 21, at 7:30, a special Christmas service, consisting of songs, drills, recitations and exercises of various kinds will be held in the Brethren Church at Sum- mit Mills. All are invited to come and enjoy the Christmas spirit of this occasion. BUSINESS MEETING. The Joint Consistory of the Wills the ample provision that has been made for the holiday trade. Every | dred dollars. Funds have thus been provided for | the payment of the Sunday school and social building. In connection with these Meyersdale has es 4 been treated to al | dow in town, one vieing with the other for par ex- | cellence. Size them all up and tell us which was the most attractive win- | Send the name of your shoice to the Cor Monday evening. nmercial office e by Tice | Mrs. Creek Charge will meet at the pas- tor’s residence, No. 13 Beachley street, on Monday, December 22nd, to transact important business, per- taining to the welfare of the charge. The consistory will be entertained by the pastor his wife, A. 8S. Kresge. and Rev. and The cause of temperance took ad- vanced ground on Friday night in the Christian church of Somerset, when many sections of Somerset county were. represented Ii in an inspiring con- vention. Hon. A W. Knepper presided, and Rev. Mr. Ware of Windber, offered prayer. The noted Somerset male quartet furnished the music, and im- mediately touched the enthusiastic audience in leading in singing “My Country Tis of Thee.”’ Committees on organization and resolutions were appointed. B. W. Lambing, the earnest and painstaking Sunday school and temperance work- er was made chairman of the former committee and Valentine Hay, L. L. D., was made chairman of the latter, with John 8. Miller, Esq., ex-district attorney, the second member of the. committee. B. W. Lambing, delegate to the national anti-saloon convention gave a lengthy report on the work of the ‘great conyention. Mrs. Dean of Salisbury, read an interest- ing report of her impressions at the same convention. This production was of unusual merit in its contents and in its literary finish. May 24th, 1893, is regarded as the birthday of the anti-saloon league, when a few men banded together to organize against the liquar traffic. So early as 1898, delegates from near- ly all the states assembled in Wash- ington, for this purpose, Pennsylvania juined this movement so late af 1903. November 13, 1913, is regarded by the anti-saloon leaguers as being a day noted in the history of our nation when the second declaration of inde- pendence was declared; freedom from the influence of liquor. The resolutions of the Columbus convention are very similar to the wording of the Declaration of Inde- pendence and these resolutions are embodied in the resolutions of the Somerset county anti-saloon league resolutions. . That convention was honored by the presence of eight governors, five United States Sena- tors, many judges, numerous mem- bers of state legislatures,and all ranks of business and professional men, men and women all over the country of deep convictions., Counting West Virginia there are ten prohibition states. Of the 2,856 counties in the United States, seventeen hundred are dry. The chairman called for ave min- ute speeches and among those who addressed the comvention were Rev. A. S. Kresge, Rev. G. A. Neeld, and A. M. Schaffner of Meyersdale, Rev. Fullem of Somerset, Rev. Ware of Windber, Rev. Wetzel of Stoyestown, Mr. Landis of Berlin and Mrs. Stotler of Rockwood, and a number of others. The executive committee is anthor- ized to outline the work that shall be done in the near future. In the future Somerset county will be in line with the great anti-saloon movement of the nation. The com- mittees presented their reports which were unanimously adopted’ The or- ganization for the ensuing year is as foilows: President—Valentine Hay, of Som- erset. Vice Presidents—W. H. Habel of Meyersdale, Rev. F. W. Ware of Windber, Fred Groff of Berlin, and Rev. P. J. Blough of Hooversville, A. J. Newman of Boswell, John Reitz of Rockwood, Rev. W. H. B. Carney of Garrett, Rev. L. P. Yonng of Elk Lick, and E. G. Ross of Shanksville. Secretary—Rev. V. C. Zener, of Somerset. Treasurer—Rev. of Somerset. The superintendent for the county is to be aprointed. The following ad- ditional are to be on the executive committee:—Mrs. Azuba Jones, B. W. Lambing and G. B. Haugh. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. Whereas at the Anti-Saloon Con- vention held in Colnmbus, Ohio, last November, which was the largest and most representative body of Temper- ance people ever assembles in the United States, the following resolu- tions was unanimously and with in- tense‘enthusiasm adopted : | “The liquor traffic is national in its | organization, character and influence. It overflows the boundaries of states | and refuses to be regulated or con- l trolled. It is a federal evil; | al menace, too powerful H. A. Buffington. a nation for state Victoria’ TEMPERNNCE PEOPLE ; MET IN CONVENTION Have Organized For the Year and Will Make a Vigorous Campaign Throughout the State. authority, requiring national jurisdic- tion and treatment. It beggers the individual, burdens thé state and im- poverishes the nations It commer- cializes vice amd eapitalizes human weakness. It impairs the public health; breaks the public peace and debauches the public morals, It in- timidates and makes cowards of pub- licmen. It dominates parties and con- ventions. It cajoles, bribes or bad- gers the makers, interpretors and ad- ministrators of the law, and suborns the public press. It claims for itself a special right and privilege asserted by no other in- terest in all the land, however great or powerful, a right and privilege utterly incompatible with free gov- ernment—The right and privilege to infract municipal ordinances at will, to violate and break legislative re- solves and enactments and to set aside the constitutional provisions of sovereign states, however solemn and sacred. Refusing al] domestic regu- lation and control, it leaves the American people but two alternatives ,—the abject surrender of their in- ‘herent right of self-government or its national anninilation. Between such a choice free men cannot hesitate. We therefore declare for its national annihilation by an amendment to the federal constitutio which shall for- ever inhibit throughout the territory of the United States the manufacture and sale and the importation, expor- tation and transportation of intoxicat- ing liquors used as a beverage. To the consumation of this high purposes we hereby pledge, as pl our patriot fathers 137 years ago for the Nation’s Independence, ‘‘Our fortunes, our lives, and our sacred honor,” and for it invoke the support of all patriotic citizens.’’ And whereas this Convention in- dorsed the sentiments embodied in that Resolution, and believes the method proposed to prevent the man ufacture, sale and use of intoxicating liquors as a beverage in the United States, is feasable, speedy and effec- tual, ; Therefore be it resolved, That we call upon all the temperance forces of the county by whatever name they be known and whatever alliances and affiliations they may have had here- tofore, to unite in this nation wide movement to overthrow this notorious evil. Resolved, that we urge the tem- perance people in eyery borough and township in the county to circulate petitions and have them signed as largely as possible and forwarded to the Senate and House of Represerta- tives, at Washington, respectfully asking that a constitutional amend- ment be submitted for adoption by the several states of this Union, for- bidding the manufacture, sale, im- portation, exportation and transpor- tation of intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage. Resolved, That in as much as it is desired that the next Legislature of Pennsylvania be controlled by men who by voice and vote will throw their influence against liquor traffie, we call upon every candidate seeking the office to publicly declare his sen- timents before the time of nomination. Resolved, That we willenot support by candidates of Congress—the House or Senate—who will publicly pledge themselves to vote for a constitutional amendment, to prohibit the manufac- ture, sale, etc., of intoxicating liquors to be used as a beyerage, wheneyer such a measure comes before Con- gress. Resolved, That we recognize in the ‘Women’s Christian Temperance Union an organization worthy of the highest commendation of their untiring and praise worthy efforts in the temper- ance cause—in creating a public sen- timent that will help to overthrow the liquor traffic in the state and nation. NEW OCCUPATION FOR MANY GIRLS Has been provided by Meyersdale DEATH'S HARVEST WILLIAM KERRIGAN. The remains of William Kerrigan, who died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Kerrigan, of Connells- ville, Wednesday of last week was brought here Friday on train 48 for burial. The funeral services were held in 88. Philip and James Catho- lic church, Rev. Father Brady, offici- ating, Interment in the Catholic cemetery. : CHARLES B. DAUGHERTY. Charles B. Daugherty, son of Capt., W. M. Daugherty, of Main street, died in Pittsburgh, on Sunday morn- ing at 8 o’clock, after an illness of about ten months. He was aged 37 years and 8 months. His remains were brought to the home of his father, on Monday evening on No. 16, where the funeral seryices were held by Rev. G. A. Neeld, Tuesday af- ternoon. Interment in Union Ceme- tery. He is survived by” his wife, his parents and the following brothers: Frank, B. & O. station agent at Listie; Joseph, of this place; James of Versailles, Pa., Thomas, of New Castle, and one step.brother, Charles, Wilcox, of Cheat Haven. GEORGE BRAND. In railroad circles there was a cis- tinct shock felt when it was reported that George Branu had recciveu a par- alytic stroke while on nis engioe at Garrett, Wednesday, December 10th. and died on ‘Lhurrday following, be- fore midnight. He was born at Colfax, near Fair- mont, W. Va. on Nov. tu. 1869, aged 44 years, 1 mouth and 12 days. He was married Oct. 18tw. y 1905 vo Mary E. Mechin by whom he'ls survived as well as by three children, Pierpont, Milton and Virginia, and also by a sis- d | ter Miss Willa Brand, of Clarksburg, W. Va., a teacher in the high school, anda brother, James Brand of Canton, ‘Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Beverline ot Graf- von, W. Va., the latter a half sister, and Miss Evelyn Brand, a half sister of Fairmont, also a school teacher, all of whom attende ithe funeral. He spent the past three years in Meyersdale, as engineer on the B. & O. He had been in the employ of t e ube e aamed rail- road company ior a period or thirteen years. He was a member of the Bro- therhood of Locomotive Engineers and of the fraternal organization of the Knights of Pythias. From the brother- hood his widow will receive $1500.00 and from the B. & O. $1000.00. The funeral service was held at home on Saturday evening at 8:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. G. A. Neeld. On Sunday Train No. 13 was stopped at Meyersdale and his remains were tak- to Connellsville for interment. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WILL’S CREEK CHARGE. Sunday evening December Union Christmas service Brethren church. The Glencoe Reformed Sunday school will render their Christmas program Wednesday eyening De= cember, 24th, and the Mt. Lebanon Sunday school will give their Christ- mas entertainment Christmas even- ing December 25th, and the White ® Oak Suonday school, Friday eyening, December 26th. 21st in the A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend their ene tertainment. A. S. Kresge, minister. TWO ROCKWOOD MEN INJURED. On Monday night, S. S. Rickard, hotel keeper and P. E. Weimer, of Rockwood, in company with two other men in an automoble collided with an- onher automoble in Pittsburgh. The machine containing the four men was running at a highrate of speed. When the cars collided Rickard and Weimer were thrown through the wind shield, Rickard was very seriously hurt, con- cussion of the brain and face cut, Weimer had his left arm hurt and was cut about the face. The occupants of the other car were uninjured. The injured men were taken to the Homes opathic Hospital of Pittsburgh. LOCKED UP FOR FIGHTING. people raising sufficient capital to make a Shirt Factory for this town a sure thing. It is desired to have the | plant going within the next few weeks | and the applicants for positions are urged to register at once in person or by mail as desiring work with F. W. P10¢ ‘ommercial Club. Secretary ( Percy Shatter, son of son of Charley Shaf-- | fer, was sentenced to five days in the | lockup for discharging fire arms and | drunken and disorderly conduct. Shaffer had gotten into a fight with his brother John on account of a girl; they brought the shot J into play and later an arrest followed with the above penalty.
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