Meyersdale Commereial.
[ Registered at the Fostothce at Meyersduie. Pa, as Sreomd-Ciuss Mail Matter.]
THE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL.
L. R. CLZAVER, Owner
K. CL EAVER, Editor and Business Manager.
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Pablisbed €very Tharsday ip the Year at $1.80 Per Year Cash
Somerset County and Economy Phones. 110-112 Centre Street.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 1914
The New Management.
In assuming charge of the Commercial, the management wishes
aot to say much. The public prefers that what a paper does to up-
build a community in all of its aspects, should be the test for its
excuse to exist. Rather would the editor have as a sort of philoso-
phy the statement of the man who said *‘I never tell what I'm go-
ing to do till I get it done,”’ and we would add, and then it needs
«no telling. ; :
* ' Meyersdale impresses a newcomer as a& favored place in which
4p live. As the Swiss takes on his ruggedness of body and sterl-
ing charagteristics of mind from the nature of the surroundings, 80
tought the people of Meyersdale because of the elevation of the
_Plaee take en high'thinking and noble living. The paved streets,
‘the substantial churches, school buildings and residences, as well
as its finely kept places of business, show that its citizens are not
satisfied with merely medicere conditions. The people whom the
writer has had the pleasure of meeting, manifest a cordial spirit so
that a scranger coming here feeis as if he were in the home of a
friend. :
. While some persons act as they pass through life as if they did
not care, nor needed friends, the management hopes that the loy-
.alty of the patrons of the Commercial during the times ot Messrs,
Smith and Schaffuer his wortay predecessors, may be continued.
Qur policy will be to give the news, to see much to commend,
perhaps somethings to which to take exception, but withal realiz-
ing that we have not been made a judge over our fellows.
WE do not wish to make a fetich of samtation but there is
some just criticism against the manner 1n whicn the drinking vessel
js washed at some soda fountains. As the writer has as yet never
tested the reputed good quality of the sodas of Meyersdale, he can
not be accused of being iocal or personal in this remark or two, for
he knows not how the glasses are cleaned here. Exception is tak-
en to having a tank of cold water that is being used over and over
again and again in dipping a glass into it, and calling it washed.
Into this same tank there may have been one hundred other glasses
merely immersed used by 100 people who have left a little of their
individuality, physially considered, in or on the glass, some of
which still would remain for the next customer and the other parts
#0 become inhabitants of the tank for a time until they would stick
to a glass leaving the water. When we consicer the smallness of
bacteria, the preceding statement is not overdrawn. In some
places the individual drinking cup is coming into usage at the soda
fountain, and it is not a bad idea. Of course, there is no objection
to the use of the glass drinking vessel if it is properly made clean
after use.
IT costs in cold, unfeeling money to kill one combatant on
either side in war from $15,000 to $20,000, so statisticians inform
us was the result in the Franco-Prussian war and in the Russo-
Japanese war. Ah, that all the loss were summed up as given in
the preceding statement, but the suffering of those in the field, and
the sorrow, agony, bereavement, privation and starvation of those
at home, who watched and waited for the return of the loved ones,
whom the ravages of war claimed, is another cost and loss, of
which no estimate can be made, no wealth could satisfy.
THE monthly meeting of the Lyceum will be held tomorrow,
Friday, evening in the Sunday School building of the Reformed
Church. The topic for discussion is ‘Is the Teaching of Eugenics
Practical?’ This important question will be thoroughly handled
by one of our able local physicians, Dr. W. T. Rowe, after which
some lay speakers will present arguments from their viewpoint.
All are invited. The institution of a lyceum in Meyersdale is a
most commendable one, and it should remain a permanent acquisi-
tion of the town.
“ WouLD there not be universal peace if all who would have to
suffer because of it had a vote? It ought not to be that a monarch
by his word alone could determine whether or not war should be
declared. , Those the most directly and vitally affected should have
a voice in the matter. When the people have the sway, wars shall
cease. One man may err, not likely many millions who are educat-
ed would make a grave national mistake.
Paul Reformed.
fiThe Sunday School Work in Gener-
al Throughout the County, B. iW.
Lambing; County Pres., Secondary
Division Work, Lloyd Mountain, Open
for discussion, The District Front Line
Standard, Rev. O. G. Frye, Openfor
discussion, A Live up-to-date Sunday
School, Rev. P. B. Fasold, O. A. B.C.
Work;Olass Meeting, Rev. 1. S. Monn,
Class Activities, Rev. H. fA. |Buffing-
ton, Collection, Queries, Adjourn-
ment.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION.
An interdenominational Sunday
School Convention of the Ninth dist-
rict of Somerset County will be held
at Rockwood, in three sessions, morn-
ing afternoon and evening, on Friday,
Sept. 4th, in the Reformed church.
At the morning session devotional
exercises will be conducted by Rev.
1, J. Duke, following which there will
be a meeting of the executive com-
Iittee.
The afternoon session will be opened
by Rey. E. F. House, after which will
be the roll call of the district schools
with brief greetings from each school
by a delegate specially appointed by
+he schools: New Centreville Chris.
tian, New Centreville Lutheran, New
Centreville Reformed; Rockwood
Methodist, Rockwood, United Evan-
gelical, Rockwood United Brethren, CORNER STONE LAYING.
Rockwood Lutheran, Rockwood Re-| The corner stone of the new Re-
formed ; Laurel Lutheran, Middlecreek | formed church at Pocahontas, Wills
Church of Brethren; Centre Church of | Creek charge, Kev. A. S. Kresge,
Brethren; Pleasant Hf €hurch of | pastor; will be laid Sunday, August
Brethren: Milford ,'Ywp. Church of 30, 1914, at 3 p. m. Rev. A. 8. Gless-
Brethren; Sanner Lutheran; Barron- | ner will preach at ¥0 a. m., and Rev.
vale Lutheran; Milford United Breth- A.E. Ttuxal, D.D., at 2p. m. The
J EVENING SESSION.
Devotional services, Rev. H.YE.
Drake, Sunday School Management,
Rev. W. A. McLellan, Cradle Roll
and the Home, Mrs. OC. I. Shaffer,
Teacher Training, Rev. V. C. Zehner,
Getting Results in the Sunday School,
B. W. Lambing, Report of Oommit-
tees, Collection, Adjournment.
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London when he secured a large club
COUNTRY GAN GROW
OWN DRUG SUPPL
¢
DRUGGISTS IN SESSION AT PHIL
ADELPHIA HEAR THAT AMER-
ICA CAN RAISE DRUG
VEGETABLES.
Possibilities Are for Greater Quantity
and Better Quality Than From
Abroad, University Head
Tells National Retailers
Western Newspaper Unton News Service.
Philadelphia.—Every vegetable drug
essential to the concoction of medi-
eines can be produced in the United
States in greater quantities and finer
juality than abroad. This statement
was made by Prof, BE, L. Newcomb of
the University of Minnesota in an ad-
dress before the convention of the
National Association of Retail Drug-
gists. TT a :
Wilkes-Barre. — Five persons were
killed, seven seriously injured and 25
others less painfully hurt in this city
when a severe electrical storm, ap-
froaching a cyelope in force, swept
the southern section known as the
Helght®s and part of Wilkes-Barre
township,
The Dead.
Anna Burnetsky, aged 18, caught in
mill ruins, McFarlane’s mills. .
Joseph Griffiths, aged 50, watch-
mah, buried under bricks and machin-
Ty.
Katie Smith, aged 17, caught in mill
ruins.
Helen Brazitski. aged 5, George-
town, Wilkesbarre township, caught
minder porch roof.
Joseph Acikazeg, agéd 9, George-
town; caught in wreck of home.
Between 30 and 40 houses on Em-
pire street, Wilkes-Barre and Black-
mans Patch, in the township, and
other buildings were wrenched and
made uninhabitable.
Bradford.—The body of a man
nbout 30 years old was found on the
tracks of the Shawnut railroad near
Smethport. There were no papers to
establish his identity tes
McFarlane’s silk throwing mill was
unroofed and the walls toppled over
and several of the girl employes were
injured. ‘The Hillside Congregational
‘church’ was moved off its foundation.
Butler—A large dynamite bomb,
placed under the sill of a rear door
of the Municipal building, exploded,
shattered the door and office and
caused pandemonium in nearby vaude-
ville theaters. The wrecked office
was that of Burgess J. A. Heineman.
Another bomb was found near by with
jts fuse half consumed, but extin-
guished. North Main street was
crowded at the time and general. ex-
citement was caused among the pe-
destrians. No clue has been found.
Assisted by a troop of the state con-
stabulary, the local police have be-
gun a thorough search of the town,
especially in the foreign section. Ar-
rests are expected to be made at any
time. The loss is not great. 3
Kittanning.—A needle which it is
said John Bishop, aged 2, son of Mrs.
John Bishop of Manorville, near here,
swallowed two months ago, was ex-
tracted from the child’s leg near the
knee in the Kittanning General hos-
pital. 2 ny ;
Lewistown. —Fire broke out in the
house ‘occupied by Frank Gross and
the companies put the fire out before
much damage was done. The house
was a double.dwelling owned by Gross
and was fully insured. The smell of
coal oil, it is alleged, was strong
throughout the house, some of the
household goods being saturated with
it. Gross was not at home at the
time. He is a widower and his two
children were away on a visit. Dep-
uty State Fire Marshal Ryan of Har-
risburg. was called here to investigate
and Gross was arrested just as he
was in the act of boarding an outgoing
train,
Allentown.—While shooting rats in
a stable, Clarence Kern, 23, accident-
ally hit his chum, Norman Kline, 26,
the bullet grazing the left kidney and
lodging in the spine.
Sharon.—Postoffice inspectors are
investigating two supposed Blackhand
letters received by Chief of Police
Fred Stahl of West Middlesex threat-
ening him with death. It is supposed
that Stahl has stirred up the displeas-
ure of foreigners over his appointment
to the police force following a riot re-
cently in West Middlesex. Both let-
ters were mailed from Farrell, where
the state constabulary broke up a
Blackhand organization several years
ago.
Indiana.—Indiana county authorities
are hunting Frank Guthrie, aged 20, of
Sidney, this county, who is warted on
a charge of murder for the killing of
David Williard, aged 48, who died from
bullet wounds inflicted by Guthrie.
The shooting occurred in the Neal
meat market at Sidney and was the
result of Guthrie teasing a young son
of Williard. Williard told Guthrie to
let the boy alone. Guthrie became
angry and securing a revolver from
his home nearby shot Willard feur
times.’
Kane.—Stepping into a den of rat-
tle snakes near Big Run while return-
ing home from work, Grant London of
this city had a narrow escape from
being bitten. The largest snake in the
nest was coiled up ready to snap at
and began to fight the snakes. After
a hard battle, which lasted about 20
minutes, he succeeded in killing four
of the rattlers, while three more of
the smaller ones escaped. The larg-
est snake which London killed was
brought to this city and measured six
feet and nine inches in length, It had
MICHAEL THOMAS |
BADLY HURT.
In some manner not known even to
himself, Michael Thomas, a highly es-
esteemed farmer of near. Keystone
Mines, was injured by a blow of same
kind on his heaa on Monday afternoon.
Mr. Thomas following the dinner hour
had gone to the stable with the later
intention of hitching np a horse and
then in company with Mrs. Thomas,
purposed * driving over into Cedford
county. It was about three o’clock
when Mrs. Thomas heard moans and
cries of distress from her husband and
going out to the barn, she found him
lying prostrate near what they regard-
ed as a very gentle horse. On recov-
ering full conssiousness later, Mr.
Thomas was unable to account for his
unfortunate mishap. It is supposed
that he may have been seized with
an attack or vertigo while near to the
horse, and that he fell against the an-
imal which caused it to kick him. Dr.
McMillan was summoned aud gave the
necessary surgical attention.
Children Ory
FOR FLETCHER'S
LAWN FETE | preceeding the same for many.
The intel 1 and religi tar
AND CONCERT. > intelectual sod seigious ature
ing to addresses by Rev. H. H. Wiant,
Prof. Kretchman, Prof. Bauman and
Mr. Jono E. Lennox.
Two bands, that of Glencoe and of
Brush Creek rivaled each other in
very entertaining selections. All had
a great day.
SCHROCK—WERNER
WEDDING.
The last Tawn Fete of the season at
8t. Paul’s, Wilhelm, Reformed Church
will be held this Friday evening, Aug-
ust 28th. Besices the usual good time
always enjoyed by those attending
these affairs, a special attraction at
this one, will be the rendering of a two
part musical program. Instruments
used will be violin mandolin, cornet,
and piano, and the program will in-
clude vecal as well as instrumental
selections. Altogether, it will be an
CASTORIA
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At the home of the bride’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Werner, of Sum-
mit township, Miss Bertha Werner
and Mr. John Schrock were united in
the bonds of matrimony, on Thurs-
day evening last at 8:30 o’clock by
eyening well worth spending at this
well-known church, and everybody is
cordially invited to come. 3
HAD GREAT PICNIC
, AT MT. LEBANON.
With an attendance that was a rec-
ord breaker, the annual picnic of the
Reformed Sunday School was held
last Saturday under the able direction
of the pastor, Rev. Kresge, there be-
ing several thousand present.
The dinnerservedin volume, variety
of the Reformed church. The groom
is a son of Hiram Schrock, and in the
teaching profession. He will have
charge of the Peck, school this win-
ter. The bride is well and very favor-
ably known in Meyersdale. The hap-
py couple will begin their married
life, living in the Griffith home og
North street.
and quality impressed all that this is 4
a8 land flowing with milk and honey,
No doubt but that the pains after the
repast exceeded the pangs of hunger
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JOUNCEMENT!
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sulk BACKACHE NKIDWEYS AND BLA =.
Hartley Bleck }
Our buyers are now in the Eastern Markets
purchasing fall merchandise. 2
during the coming season that it has ever shown.G =
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THE WOMENS STORE av sl
‘Waverly’
: j i ” .7sGasolines—Illuminants-— Lubricants
Waverly Oil. Works C6,
: This store will have the largest and most com- §
plete line of ready-to-wear dry goods and novelties
Meyersdale, Pa.
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Specialties
Oils and Gasolines
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Every Woman Who Wishes
to Be Well-Dressed
needs the Autumn issue of that won-
derful quarterly
“Butterick Fashions”
Think of it! 600 distinct. designs!
2,000 illustrations. With each copy you
get any Butterick Pattern you like Free.
25 Cents a Copy at the Pattern Department
Poplins, Molines, Velvests, Cor
do the rest.
the best style and best fit.
Vigeraux, Pretty Plaids, Roman Stripes, Tweeds,
and Cheviots in the 1914 colorings.
Come, Pick the style and fabric best suited to your needs, then let your dressmaker
But always insist upon a BUTTERICK PATTERN and you will get
Exclusiveness
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Dominates this entire display
Fall Dress Goods Display must be seen to be fully ap-
preciated. Mere words cannot describe the beauty, the
refinement and elegence of the dress fabrics now assem-
bled for your inspection.
In point of style, service and price
THESE DRESS GOODS
are sure to please. They are the pick of the Mills’ choicest pat-
terns, the cream of the most desirable fabrics, and best of all,
you need not pay more than you feel you can afford to get the
best. Why pay 75¢ per yard for your dress goods elsewhere
when you can buy identically the same materials here for 65¢
and 60c per yard? Why pay $1.00 a yard for your best dress,
when you can get the self-same goods here for 85¢ yard.
For a nice dress you can find nothing prettier or more ser-
viceable than the new
Geisha Cloths, 1914 Crepes.
Hib Poplin, Taffetas, Kaishi, Silk Faille,
uroys, Serges, Ratines, Epongies, Diagonals, Mannissh Suitings,
Come to this Store for yoar Sehool
Necessities.
ren; Markleton United Brethren; St. ppublic is cordially invited to attend.
18 rattlers and a button,
ALBERT S. GLESSNER,
(Successor to Appel & Glessner)
TMEYERSDALE, - - -
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Rev. Dr. Truxal, the bride's pastor,
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last.
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visitor at
week.
Mrs, Wr
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friends.
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Sunday scl
Saturday.
Miss Et!
a visit wit
Pittsburgh
Mr. and
Sunday vis
at Friedens
Miss Reb
is viciting
Meyers ave
Miss Let
is visiting
town this's
Misses A
visited rel:
day aftern:
Rev. Ne
his summe
pulpit on 8
Cecil Ro
eight years
attack of di
Miss Ida
for Pittsbu
two weeks
Miss Ann
is visiting
home on M
Mrs. J. M
who recent]
are visiting
Mr. and 1
Charles Or
relatives n
Charles D
ing on the
Md., on aft
Miss Eliza
ed home fre
friends injC
Miss Lott
few weeks y
Mrs. 8. 8.1
Miss Alice
of several
friends; refs
Mr. Levi
a Meyersds
and friends
Miss Kath
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tives and fr
Miss Anna
nellsville, is
Miss Evelyn
Side.
P. H. Ran
lonial Hote
Pittsburgh +
week.
Mr. and |
ited relative
town, sever
week.
Miss Lulu
is visiting he
ner, at Mt. 1
weeks.
Miss Nell
Thursday ey
a visit with
Pittsburgh
Miss Edit}
the guest of
and Mrs. W.
ers avenue.
Miss Elean
part of the
visit with r
Pinto, Md.
Misses Mar
Saylor left S
visit with re
Pittsburgh.
Mr. and M
and two chil
day school p
last Saturday
Mrs. Mary
Friday last |
with relativ
western cities
Miss Effie ]
evening on M
accept a posi
tablishment.