SRG § TE li A I RT Re # a Sd dededod deed ddd {NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.! News lems of Interest From Near-by Places, Gleaned by The Commercial’s Special Correspondents. BO bd bb fododod pds pbbd bbb bores Geofosforood Qooforlesd Jeodoobed hoofeoded hoeledod bdobd INDIAN CREEK. Miss Grace Dushane, from Mill Run, left for Connellsville, Saturday, to spend a few days with friends. Rev. F. 8S. Warlwor, who spent a week at Donegal, holding revival meeting, returned to his home at Mill Run, Saturday. 8. M. Brooks, the undertaker from Draketown, was a business caller in Connellsville Saturday. ! Miss Ivy Dun bold, of Indian Head, was calling on Connellsville friends and shopping Saturday. : Mrs. Allison Walker and children, of Hecla, Pa., left for Mill Run Sat- urday evening to spend a few days with her mother, Mrs C. Stickel. She will also attend the funeral of Mrs. Burndette at Mill Run Saturday. Dr. A. J. Colborn, of Connellsville, was called to Stewarton Friday on account of sickness. On accourt of the funeral of Mrs. Burndette, of Ohio Pyle, the Indian Creek Valley passenger train made its regular trip Sunday to accommo- date the friends from Connellsville to attend the funeral. L. R, Purbaugh, of Hyndman, ex- tra B. & O. operator, is holaing down the second trick at N. O. tower. Mrs. Herman Hall, of near Mill Run, was a Connellsville shopper Saturday. Jacob Williams and Mrs. Lydia Prinkey, of near Mill Run, were mar- ried at Mrs. Prinkey’s home Sunday. Miss Eulla Miller, of Connellsville, is spending a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H, W, Miller. Mr. Fisher, general manager of the McFarland Lumber Co., spent over Sunday with his family at Wilkins- burg. Mrs. Joseph Burnsworth was a Con- .pellsyille shopper Saturday. J. M. 1llig was a business caller here Saturday. GLADE CITY. eran of the civil war. dition for several days. The Sunday school was largely at- tended last Sunday. There will be preaching service next Sunday by Rev. Romesburg, of Garret, all are cordially invited to attend. Butcher Forrest purchased two fine head of steers from Ed Walker, last Monday. Henry Mankamyer was confined to his home for several days last week. The stores are doing a good business here, it is rumored that the brickyard will be rebuilt when the weather settles. The following persons, of Connells- ville, attended the funeral of Edward Bittner: Mrs. Matilda Geiger and son Louis, Mrs. Martha Wilhelm and tamily, Mrs. Lavina Clark and family Ernest Lindan and family, and Mrs. W nie aud fanuly. Mrs. Matilua Bittner and family wish tO express their apprecianion and gratllude Ww the neighbors and irlcuus 10r bne Kinanesses received and sympalhles eXtended during the illness anu aeavh or the husbana and father. Dalton Handwerk, our school teach- er, is up and around again and expects to begin work 1n the school room nexy monday. rr reese emer HAYS MILL. Miss Ruth Bowmaster was a wel- come caller at KE. BE. Boger’s Sunday. Miss Vida Glessner was pleasantly entertained at the home or C. B. Saylor last Sunday. Mr. Edward. Suder is working for Our entire community was sorely P. 8. Baer at the present time. shocked on Thursday morning, Jan. 28th, when Mrs. Catharyn Lynn, wife of J. Z. Lynn, passed away at 9:50 o'clock. Mrs. Lynn was a victim of typhoid fever only being bedfast about two weeks and her condition at time of death seemed favorable for recovery. Mrs. Lynn’s mother and brother arrived here from East Bloomsburg, Pa. on Wedne day, when she seemed to be improving and was conversing with her mother and husband. was in her 23rd year and was the olddst daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bredbenner. Besides her husband she is suryived by her parents, one sister, Carrie and two brothers John <ssand Bamuel, of Bast Bloomsburg, Pa. ¢. H. Brooks of Normalville was | transacting business in Connellsviie Monday. A. B. Kern. of Mill Run. was a business visitor at Connellsville and Uniontown today. Miles Pritts, the Springfield town- ship tax collector, is a business caller at Uniohtown. F. W. Stickel arrived here from . Magnolia, Monday. : James Newel, of Indian Head left for Connellsville to spend a few days. Miss Nora Mathews, of Jones Mill, left for Scottdale, Monday to visit her sister, Mrs. J. E. Herman. Mrs. Geo. Kimmell, of Jones Mill left for Garrett to visit her mother-in- jaw and daughter, Helen. Richard Murry was a business visitor at Connellsville, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. David Housel, of near Mill Run, were calling and shopping jn Connellsville, Monday. i —— ROCKWOOD Russell Benford is assisting at the Empire Hotel this week during the absence of Mr. Bloom who accompan- ied by his wife, attended the funeral of Mrs. Bloom at Houtzdale, Pa. Their daughter, Miss Jennie Bloom, accompanied them home. The Misses Margaret and Julia Gardner, of South Rockwood, enter- tained a number of their friends at a 6 o'clock dinner on last Wednesday evening. Born to Rev. and Mrs. 1. J. Duke, on Monday, a baby girl. Druggist H. B. Wiley has returned home from Pittsburg, where he at- tended a series of Billy Sunday services. R. R. Souser, Baltimore &/Ohio op- erator, is ill at his East Main-street home suffering with la Grippe. His position at RW tower is being filled by Operator Harclerod. ecently elected in Camp of the sons ally installed The new officers r Bit but the Dr. Thom } oe st mergenci STOr¢ Miss Ada Bowman, who has®been working at the Slicer Hotel during the summer, is home on a vacotion. Mr. Amos Broadwater spent several days, of last week, visiting friends and relatives in New Germauy. * Missionary meeting Was well at- tended Sunday evening, Misses Edna Baker; Ada Bowma, Zelma and Esther Shumaker were She | welcome callers at L. F. Bakers last Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Fogel is visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baer, of Rockwood. Messrs. Harry and Earl Dickey were pleasantly entertained at Hays Mill, Sunday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edison Hay, a daughter, Sunday. a CONFLUENCE. L. 8.'Lincoln, a lumber man of Un- jontown, was a Visitor here over Sunday. Mrs. William Black is recovering rapidly from her recent severe acci- dent. William Null, a prominent young teacher of Addison, was a visitor here Saturday. Amons Humbert, of Hazelwood, was visiting friends, Sunday. The lecture and steropticon yiews of ‘“Ten Nights in a Bar Room,”’ giv- en by Rev. Hopkins at the Christian Church last night was yery fine. E. L. Beggs, manager of McCrory’s 5 and 10c store in Scottdale, visited his parents here Sunday. M. B. Mitchell who works at Re- public; visited his family here Sunday. John Davis express messenger on the Confluence & Oakland branch, visited friends in Connellsville Satur- day night and Sunday. in the Christian Church. where they heard Billy Sunday. ness Saturday. with friends in Pittsburg. John Davis, several weeks. Everybody cordially invited. dale, visited friends here Sunday. —— number of the members expire this | That old ‘‘ounce of prevention’ | week. | saying applies to p. PRATTS | ROUP REI )Y of Pow-| Harsh | der) is a s cure. | bowels, nn. defedoob op oodabd Sldobd SRE SPT EEEE Conrad Shultz has been confined to the house for some time. He is a vet- + Augustus Wilderman, of Keystone Junction, has been in a serious con- kevyival services are still in progress Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McDonald have returned from a visit to Pittsburg H. P. Burnworth, of Humbert, was among those who visited here on busi- Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Younkin have returned from a visit of several days Miss Mary Johnson has returned to her home in Uniontown after visit- ing her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Revival services are being held at the Methodist Episcopal Church and are to be continued for several weeks. Louis Lininger, who works in Scotit- e by SALISBURY. Mrs. Charles Dickey, had a quilt- ing party at the Dickey home, just north of town last Tuesday. The following ladies took part in the needle work as well as the dainty dinner served by their hostess: Mrs. Ray Walker and daughters Marie and Elma, Mrs. Joshph Werner, Mrs. Frank Handwerk, Mrs. Harvey Walker, Mrs. Peter Baer, Mrs. Dru- silla Stahl, Mrs. Edward Hay, Mrs. Rufus Hay, Mrs, John Rhoades and daughters Anna and Katharine and Miss Tillie Stahl of Brothersvalley. Ray Anspach, of Confluence, was a business visitor to Salisbury a few dtys last week. Joseph Wagner, who fell from a grape harbor while trimming grape vines last Wednesday, breaking sev- eral ribs, is seriously ill from the effects of the fall and it is feared that he sustained other injuries than the broken ribs. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Stevanus, and daughter visited at the home Tuesday evening, enroute to their home at Sugar Creek, Ohio. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maust of Meyersdale on Tuesday night and on Wednesday left for their home. George Reese, and family on Tues- day moved from the property on Union street recently purchased by R. A. Winters, to the Barchus house on Seventh avenue. Mr. and Mrs C. H. Jennings passed through town on Monday enroute to Jennings, Md. Mrs. John W. Folk, of Springs, went to the Western Maryland Hos- pital at Cumberland, Md., last Tues- day to take treatment. She was accompanied by her husband, who returned on Wednesday evening. The social at St. John’s Lutheran church on Thursday evening was well attended Music was furnished quartette composed of Samuel Liv- engood and Wm. Petry of town; Wm. Bowman of Boynton and Harry Cook of Meyersdale. Refreshments were served in the Sunday school room. Miss Amanda Martin, left Satnrday for a visit with relativesand friends at Pittsburgh. Israel Sshrock,of Meyersdale, spent a portion of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Engle. Last week Mrs. Cecelia Bond and Mrs. James Hansom of Frostburg, improving. PF, F. Petry, Otto Petry; Grorge Boswell last week working on the new residence of Chas. Newman. David Keim opened his large sugar are following suit. Harding, last week. Berlin ‘and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Berkley of Berkiey’s Mlll were guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Saylor, one day last week. Wm. May, and famify moved last week from the Wm. Fair, property on Grant street to a house in Riley’s Row, at West Salisbury. Floyd Swauger, of New Germany, Md., was the guest of his brother, Guerney Swauger, on Sunday last. Mrs. Frank Farner, and Mrs. John O. Lichliter went: to Pittsburgh on Friday last to visit the former’s sis- ter, Mrs. N, D. Keller and family. Miss Pearle Newman, who had a very severe! attack of typhoid fever, is convalescing nicely. Mrs. Leo Derry who was being cared for at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoff- { man, while she had an attack of typhoid fever, returned to her home in the Barchus and Livengood build- ing. Mrs. Casper Wahl, who was very ill for a week or more is now being cared for at the home of her step daughter, Mrs. J. T. Swearman, and is improving slowly. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brant, of Fer- ris, Pa., spent several days of last week, the guest of Mrs Brant’s pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeseph Gar- letz, near town. ei ————— SOMERSET. The sun shone in Somerset and as a result the believers in the ‘‘ground hog day’’ tradition are expecting six weeks of rough weather. Company OC. N. G. P., of Somerset hold ‘a ‘banquet at the Som- ersett House on Thursday evening will when Maj. Coulter, of Greensburg, ant and others will be present. feast, of W. B. Stevanus and family on| and Capt., Hitchman, of Mt. Pleas- An effort will be made tosecure addition- al enlistments at Thursday night's as the enlistment of a large HOOVERSVILLE. J. Shomaker, of Maple Park, near this place, was struck by a train while walking along the tracks of the S. & C. R. R., on his way home last Satur- day and received contused and bruised wounds and shock. I predict that on Monday Feb. 2 the groundhog will see its ‘shadow, no doubt it will co trol the weather from Feb. 2 to Mar. 16; look out for a ‘‘spell”’ of winter weather. Born to Augelo and Marietta Del- vecchio, a daughter. There is rumor of another first class Italian fruit and grocery store in our borough in the near future. The two best books to a child are a mother’s face and life. As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every minute of time. A good name is better than a good face. remem emma MARKLETON Feb. 3, 1914 — Mrs. Chas Meyers visited at Casselman this week. Mrs Herbert Burnsworth of Somer- set is visiting relatives in town this week. : Theo. G. Leonberger transacted business at Meyersdale last week. Mrs. F. M. Dundon is visiting her sister at Cincinnati, Ohio. Farmers Freeman Sechler and Ed. Younkin are busy hauling lime. Mrs. Ross Kreger, who was under- going treatment at the Sanatorium for the past two weeks, is home again, much improved. The cheerful ‘‘grin’’ Smile and the world smiles with you, Kick and you kick alone, or the cheerful grin, will let you in, Where the kicker is never known. renee ——————— Fashions and Fads. The new taffetas are of the chiffon by the Salisbury orchestra and a |variety—supple in quality. Brown tulle is introduced on many of the evening gowns. "Most of the smart gowns haye sash- es of a contrasting color. Moire is almost as fashionable for afternoon costumes as velvet. Small buckles are used to fasten vest effects on the new spring suits. The trend of fashion emphasizes the importance of the tunic over- dress. Gaiters or shoes with cloth uppers Md., visited Mrs. Charlotte Meager, | 31 worn with street costumes. White, who had been very ill, butis now tan, gray, and b.ack are the popular colors for gaiters. Accordion pleating is much favored Lowry and Sidney Easton were at|for all kinds of boudoir rabes. The sleeveless and gloveless arm is one of fashion’s latest innovations. For formal occasions the large hat camp last week and other farmers of velyet or moire reigns supreme. Almost any color or any two or Richard Hardihg, of Canton, Oblo, | three colors may be made into one was visitirg his mother, Mr§. Annie | dress. ? A very taking neck finishis a pleat- Mr. and Mrs Frank Glessner, of | ed maline frill, with large yellow® the kidneys and bladder just what beads. Jet is extremely fashionable, and it trims some of the toques for early spring. Very smart hats are trimmed with a crown. of little tips placed at the edge of the hat or at the back ina retreating moyement. Oae of the latest velvet toques has a brim fittine close to the crown which runs into a peak of considera- ble height. Theré is no trimming. Among the novelties are blouses of chiffon embroidered with colored silks, the material or embroidery re- peating the color of the costume. In neckwear there is a tendency to substitute organdie, sheer linen, ba- tiste, or other plain wash fabric for the laces, tulles, and embroideries. LaGrippe Leaves its Victims Prostrate. Some victims of lagrippe never fully recover the health of the lungs and persistent coughing is weakening. The quick action of Foley’s Honey and Tar makes it valuable in severe lagrippe coughs, F. G. Preyo, Bedford, Ind., writes: — Lagripe left me with a seyere cough that Foley’s Honey and Tar cured, and I am back to my normal weight. Sold by all Dealers Everywhere. gE Wore Overcoat 50 Years. overcoat to serve its owner, discovered recently. The coat in October. Clothier and 1853, Furnisher, 1906. a relic. nearly ninety years of age. ei FOLEY KIDNEY FOR BACKACHE KIDNEYS PI BLADD Fifty years is'a long time for an but such an extraordinary case has been in question was purchased of the firm Lehmayer and Brother, York, Pa., according to The and was worn continuously until March 23, It then was exchanged by the firm for another coat and has since been on exhibition in their store as The original purchaser of | this garment was Jacob Wambaugh | help to keep the place healthy and of York, who is still living and is| OF At Close of Busines Condensed Statement CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK MEYERSDALE, PA., THE s, January 13, 1914. Loans and Investments. U.S. Bonds.......... Banking House........ Cash.....:... Leese Capital Stock.... ..... Surplus aa Undivided Profits. . Circulation Deposits ..... ces ee oe vee tees. .ves een RESOURCES Due from Banks and Reserve Agents 105,899 03 LIABILITIES ce nena. $ 744,028 74 77,000 00 29,300 00 “ses v0 seen 54,049 01 $1,010,276 78 cee ven eo eireen. i018 65,000 0D ... 100,000 00 18,673 30 65,000 00 .... 761,603 48 $1,010,276 78 cess Household Notes. After washing cream serge, put two tablespoonsful of powdered borax in half a pail of cold water and steep the serge in it for 15 minutes. Then rinse and dry. Whole wheat cooked overnight in a double-boileris a delicious breakfast cereal, but to be perfect it should have half a cupful of rich milk stir- red into it before serving. Fruit buns are excellent for chil- dren’s lunches. Make dough as for rusks, then stir in as many currants and seeded raisins as the dough will hold, add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, raise and bake. A novel currant jelly sauce is made by separating a tumbler of currant jelly into small pieces. Add one and one-half tablespoonsful of chopped fresh mint leaves and tiny shavings from the rind of a quarter orange. Sena t—ismf———— + Successful Everywhere. People everywhere are talking of the quick and fine results Foley Kidney Pills give in backache, rheu- matism, kidney and bladder troables. You can not take them into your system without good results. That is because Foley Kidney Pills give nature calls for to heal these weak- ened and #nactive organs. Sold by all Dealers HEyerywhere. DEAD LETTER LIST. Mrs. Homer Fritz, Miss Grace Leader, Sapper Coal Co., A. C. Hay & Co., card. Jan. 81,1914. J. F. NAUGLE, P. M. ir ‘“‘Suffered day and night the tor- ment of itching piles. Nothing help- ed me until I used Dosan’s Oint- ment. The result was lasting.”’— Hon. John R, Garrett, Mayor, Girard, ad Ala. : _—————— The biggest hen is not the business hen. *e 8 ® Charring corn is one way of provid- ing charcoal for fowls. * ® LJ Don’t expect to win every prize that you compete for this fall. ss $$ ® Some breeds are easier plucked than others. This makes a difference. ® The hen needs a balanced ration, the same as the cow or the man. $s & @ year. food. $s & roosters, ‘the mark, then sponge it off. Broken charcoal is a fine conditioner for birds of all ages at all times of It is the abuse and not the use of corn that condemns it as a poultry Tt is very poor economy to inbreed to save the expense of buying new Air slaked lime sprinkled on the | ‘floor and on the dropping boards will Worth Knowing. Burning accidents would be com- paratively rare if mothers would have : alum put in the last rinsing water for * children’s pinafores, nightgowns, etc. , . when these articles are washed. Two: ounces of alum to each gallon of water is the right proportion to make the garment non-inflammable, and it should always be used for garments made of the common flannelette, for: otherwise this is so likely to catch fire that the wearer of it is in danger of being burned to death. Fires are often caused by muslin curtains being: blown by the wind against lighted candles or gas, so it is wise also to- rinse such draperies in alum water. The stock pot is the mainspring of a well-managed kitchen In it should be collected bones, poultry, carcasses, trimmings and vegetables, for any scrap is welcome. A piece of shin beef may sometimes be added for ex- tra strength. There will be no lack of soup, gravy and sauces if this is. dation for them all. If you scorch a garment when iron- ing it, rub a lump of dry starch on Repeat until the yellow disappears. The secret of an especially delicious. omelet served in a certain home fell out the other day. More yolks than whites are used and a little rich cream goes in when it is to be plain or is fo be seasoned with cheese. : Put up several shelves six inches wide over the drainage table of the sink. In wiping the dishes taken from the plate drainer place them in piles, the same kind together, on the shelves. This happy thought saves steps in wiping the things and at the end the already sorted dishes can be put away in the pantry with the leas effort. _ & eerste meen. Itching Irritation. Worst Form of Skin Trouble Quickly’ Relieved by Inexpensiye Treat- ‘ ment. When you suffer with any skin trouble, even though the itching. seems unbearable, de not think that it is necessary to use some disgust- ing, greasy ointment. Try Hokara, a pure and simple cream that is. guaranteed to contain no grease or acids and which is so cleanly that it does not soil the linen. : Its power to instantly relieve any irritation of the skin and make it soft, white and beautiful is almost: miraculous. Not omly do minor skin troubles like pimples, blackheads, acne, bar- ber’s itch, ete., quickly disappear, but the worst ulcers or cases of salt rheum or eczema are cleansed and healed by this wonderful skin food. ' In order that any one may try Hokara.ab small expense—Drug Store arc selling a liberal-sized jar at 25¢ and in addition guarantee to refund the money if the treatment does not do all that is claimed for it. Sold on a guarantee by S. E. Thor- ley, Druggist. ad em Colds, constipation and headache are three common afflictions and re- lieving the constipation helps the cold and stops the headache. Use Foleys Cathartic Tablets because | the air pure. Children ©ry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA they are very prompt and thoroughly | cleansing, with absolutely no un- I t effects. A whole bottle | fr | r 25 cents. ywhere. e— i TI CR PE ob BY a Mer A oh bel ed DN dee TI ON EN ON ED ml pea ENE oh. mEvosns. kept constantly going; it is the founs HR
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