Ss been ure of a. ancy. in this. ire but <Q 2 5E 1t a 1 les. o you? good 7 aps. ag 1 er i — = : ‘ SE, : TR, ete ee eee ee 5 re rm EA eR Sh i . —— 2 iif SG pi aa PSS 1 ~ VOLUME XXXVI. THISYEAR SURE- ~ LY REPUBLICAN Though This County and Borough Made Good Progressive Records. PINCHOT 300 AHEAD INJTHE CO. abe election on Tuesday was 2 Republican landslide whereby Boies Penrose is continued as United States Senator and Martin G. Brumbaugh will become the governor of the state January next by atmajority for each of over 150,000. ChairmaniDet~ rick, State Chairman of the Washing- ton party, attributes the successjor the Republican candidates to a revul- sion against the Democratic admin- istration and the belief on the part of the voters that the Republican party is the instrument through which there will be a revival of prosperity. The state ticket elected is as fol- lows: United States Senator—Boies Pen- rose. : = Governor—Martin G. Brumbaugh. Lieutenant Governor—Frank B. McClain. Secretary of Internal Affairs—Hen- ry Houck. Congressmen-at-large—John R. K. Scott, Daniel F. Lafean, Mahlon M. Garland and Thomas 8. Crago. Unofficial returns from Somerset county, show the following totals: U. 8S. SENATOR. Palmer; Democrat, 1373 Pinchot, Washington, 3160 Penrose, Republican, 2875 GOVERNOR, 3679 McCormick, Democrat, Wash., Brumbaugh, Republican, 3642 CONGRESS. Carr, Democrat, 1508 Hood, Washington, 2021 Hopwood, Republican, 2969 STATE SENATOR. Ritier, Democrat, Hemminger, Washington, Endsley, Republican, COUNTY MEDICAL SO- CIETY TO MEET HERE The bi-monthly meeting of the Somerset County Medical Society will be held in the borough council chamber on Tuesday forenoon, Nov. 17. The officers of the association are as follows:—President, Dr. C. C. Berkheimer of Windber; vice presi- dent, Dr. H. P. Meyers of Confluence; treasurer, Dr. W. S. Mountain of Confluence; secretary, Dr. H. C. McKinley of Meyersdale. An interesting program has been arranged. At this meeting, the an- nual election of officers will be held. The visiting physicians will be the guests of the local meniof this pro- fession for dinner. _ _ DONGES THEATRE. Billy Lorre’s big city show consist- ing of Musical Comedy, Minstrels and Vaudeville will hold the boards of the Denges theatre Friday and Saturday nights, Nov. 6th and 7th. This com- pany is composed of 10 people and comes-to the management very high- ly recommended and is sure to please all. The famous Lorre troupe of acro- bats is considered one of the best acts in Vaudeville today. In conjunction with three reels of picture you will sure get your money worth. Two shows each night, first commencing promptly at 7:45 and second show at 9:15, positively two complete shows each night and nothing cut out. The Perils of Pauline will be one of the pictures Satuzday night. Prices— children 10 cents; Adults 20 cents. ———e————— wool hose for ad 25c and 35¢ mens’ 19¢ at the Underselling Store. ——————p meet. Try a package of Drumm'’s Pretzels, Bittner’s Grocery. ——————————— Toilet Soap and Talcum Powder 2 for 5c to close out, cheap at 5c, Holzshu & Weimer. ad res ire eee Mens’ $10 and $12 suits at $5.98 at the Underselling Store. ad — ea Mince Meat, Wet and Dry, at ad at ‘I ter 193. WEDDING AT MORN- at “| and all of the household§zoods on the MEYERSDALE.PA.. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1914 BITTNER HOME BURN- ED AT SAND PATCH. The house of John L. Bittner, of Sand Patch was discovered to be on fire on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock and efforts to arrest the flames proved ineffective, but}ithere was sufficient time to remove about 75 bushels of potatoes from the cellar first floor were removed. The loss was partly covered by $500 insurance. The household goods of a son of Mr. Bittner whose name is Allen were also destroyed, asXthe latter sincc his wife’s death about a year ago has been living at home. * goce=m usp Mr. and Mrs. Bittner Ware} quite E ] * If ASSEMBLY. Hawes, Democrat, Hay, Democrat, Lohr, Washington, 1177 1226 2374 2148 Miller, Washington, Statler, Republican, 3086 Reel, Republican, 3270 While the Republicans have had a pretty clear sweep elsewhere in the state in Somerset county a check has been made as Mr. Pinchot, candidate for Congress led the ticket being ahead of Penrose by nearly 300 votes and had more than double the votes of Palmer. McCormick, too carried the county by about thirtyjvotes. Endsley, Republican, carried the county for the state senate and won out in the senatorial district. Hop- wood, Republican, defeated Carr, i Democrat and Hood, Progressive, by | a good majority in the congressional | race. : : | In the borough of Meyersdale for the two precincts, for Congress Pin- chot, Prog. won over Penrose by 19 | votes, and over Palmer by 62 votes. | McCormick won in the town over | Brumbaugh for Governor by 33 votes, | the former receiving 226 and the lat- Oarr, Democrat for Congress led in town with a vote of 180; Hop- wood, Republican, 148 and Hood, Prog. 108. The voto for the senate was: Ritter, D., 125; Hemminger, Prog. 144; Endsley, R., 150. For the assem- bly, Hawes, D., 116; Hay, D., 126; Lohr, Prog. 123; Miller, Prog. 105 Statler, R., 159 and Reel, R. 164. There were about forty votes cast in town on the Socialist ticket and 20 on the Prohibition ticket.! Ohio went wet on the subject of Prohibition and Oregon, Arizona and Colorado, went dry on the same issue. The Democrats wilt have but a mar- gin of seven votes in congress. — ING CHURCH SERVICE It came as quite a syrprise to the congregation of the Zion Lutheran church in this place at the close of the Sunday service when the pastor, Rev. D. W. Michael, announced that he was about to conduct the marriage ceremony of Miss Ella Viola Ebbecka and Mr. Harry Archer Hammond} The congregation all remained for the nuptial rites to be solemnized. Ij mmm ==The bride and groom enteredfthe auditorium of the church from the Sunday school room unattended. The ceremony was, quite impressive and it was, indeed fitting thut there be- fore the altar of the church the bride should have her vows with those of her husband plighted as she has been a most devoted worker in the church and a most estimable young lady. At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs. H. J. Ebbecka, an elaborate dinner was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. HammondZleft on a tour to Niagara Falls. They will reside in Pittsburg, where the groom holds a responsible position as train dispatcher. FORMEK SCHOOL TEACHER WEDS. Cards have been received here an- nouncing the marriage of Miss Alice Mary Hanford to Mr. Edmund Parker Davis which took place Saturday, October 31st, at the bride’s home in Westfield, N. J. After December 1st, they will be at home at State Col- lege, Pa. $ Miss Hanford was a member of the Meyersdale High School faculty for several years and was held in'the highest esteem. She has many warm friends here who join in wishing her a long and happy married life. é -_— Brooms at 20 cents each while they last, at Bittner’s Grocery. ad ————— mest Why pay more then 33c for your underwear when you can get them ‘Mary Mazer, both wearing lightfblue med with autumn leaves and ferr, aged. They will move into a vacant house there following some repairs. COUNCIL HOLDS | REGULAR MEETING , Council met in regular session on Tuesday evening with the following members present: —Messrs. Dia, Bau- man, Staub, Bellen and Saylor. § = W. H. Klingaman was present mak- ing complaint that the sewer near the Ickes property was a. nuisance. §The | report of the burgess showed that $30.13 were collected in fines, ~ the same being paid to the treasurer. The street committee reported rolled and completed street on Shannon hill. Council has decided to pub shale in front of the; Donges theatre. The following bills were ordered to be paid as a whole or in part:—Street pay roll. $260.52; police service, $60, for week ending Oct. 17; for week ending Oct. 31, for street, $349.51; for police, $60; SomersetgTel. Co., $6.65; B. J. Lynch, $11.25; Meyersdale Plan- ing Mill, $6.08; J. O. Adams, $9.80; E. J. Dickey, $4.49;%Geo. Blake, $5.25; for ballast, $39.62; freight B. & 0 $110.28; S. P. Fallem, $12; Baer & Co., tile, $410.69; W. H. Klingaman, $6.75; Meyersdale Light Co., $137.50. ; UNSANITARY HAUL- ING OF MEAT. An unusual complaint has been lodged with the proper officials at Harrisburg regarding an alleged in- fraction of the rules of health in Stoyestown, and will soon be inves- tigated. The complaint is to the effectithat meat for home consumption is hauled in an open wagon that is not too cleanly, along a much traveled State road, the meat being exposed to the germ-laden dust. The complaint avers that the people of the village are afraid of an outbreak of typhoid fever as a result of people not know- ing the conditions and eating the meat. ELABORATE WEDDING SOLEMNIZEDAT DEAL. A wedding of more than ordinary social moment occurred near Dealjon October 28th at 11 a. m., when Miss Alice A., daughter of Mr. Peter Pet- enbrink, became the wife of Ma, Franklin L. Bittner, the officiating clergyman being Rev. A. S. Kresge, and the ceremony was performed in the spacious parlor of the =bride’s parents’ home. The bride was attired in white satin trimmed with chalon lace and crystal pearl. The bridesmaids were a sister of the bride, Miss Gertrude, and Miss and carrying chrysanthemums, Ate tending the groom were a brother of the bride, Norman Petenbrinkland Allen Murray. The parlor was very prettilyitrim- and the dining room with laurel and : chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served of which 106 partook with much delight. The bride was the recipient of many fine and evaluable presents. The guests from a distance were, Mr. and Mrs, John Miller and daught- er, Miss Myrtle Milter, Miss Ada Mil- ler, and Conrad Miller of Cumberland, Mrs. J. F. Lamp of Baltimore, Bar- ney and Miss Clara Wilmothjof Mey- ersdale. Mr. and Mrs. Bittner will Jreside cn the groom’s mother’s farm. ¢ Eo Dr. Hess’ Panacea for your chick- ens and Tonic for cattle is what you need to increase your eggs and milk, their fate soon. With the HALLOWEEN SUR- PRISE PARTY. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Black, of near towa, on Saturday evening unwit- tingly, though most agreeably be- came 8 host and hostess to a Hal- lowe’en party. Those present to enjoy the occasion were, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hoblitzell, Mr. and Mrs. S. .A. Kendall, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hoblitzell, Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Philson, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Philson, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dill, Mrs. . George W. Collins, Mrs. W. S. Livengood Dr. and Mrs. Brace Lichty and Miss Mae Eisfelier. The stunts that were gone through with were indicative that the participants had forgotten that some of the years of their lives were passing by, and for the nonce they were Young again, LUTHER LEAGUE SO- ‘CIAL GREAT SUCCESS. ¢ The Hallowe’en entertainment giv- en by the Luther League in their so- cial room Friday night was largely enjoyed by about two hundred mem- bers and friends. From the time of entrance when all who had no masks had their faces partly concealed by a piece of crepe paper, with holas for eyes cub therein and put on by the committee, until 10:30 p. m., there was not a dull moment. The work of preparation was evinced by the decorations, program of funny songs and recitations, games, ete. The new Meyersdale Harp O:ches- tra discoursed popular airs during the evening in a very pleasing man- ner. One could have his or her fu- ture read by a gypsy in a corner tent though one young man and his sweet heart hardly needed the prediction that a wedding would probably be The Brotherhocd, Junior Brotherhood and Dorcas club were separated into groups and ques- tioned by Supt., Ralph Pfahler, as to their knowledge in many ways. Oalvin Deal won the prize for the Brotherhood—a stick of candy. It wonld be hard to say which of the costumes was most unique but prizes were given to Mrs. C. 8. Dar- row, who made a decided success as a ‘‘Dinah” and Mrs. Ida- Staub, who represented a frisky young lady fifty of years ago.’ Refreshments consisted of pumpkin pie, doughnuts, coffee, home made candy, popcorn, peanuts and apples. AT GARRETT. Misses Ruth Ellis, Irene Rhodes, Nannie Tucker, were hostesses of a masquerade Hallowe‘en party held at the Meyers hotel, Garrett on Sat- urday evening last. The rooms were very prettily decorated with stream- ers and grinning Jack O' Lanterns peeping from behind shocks of corn fodder. Lunch was served at 10:30. Hallow’en games were very much enjoyed, and the occasion was pro- nounced quite a social success. The guests were the following: Misses Pansy Miller, Emma Schrock, Margaret and Della Oarney, ‘Ray Millhouse, Hartung, Cumberland, Olive Bowlby, and Agnes Mitchell; Messrs. Chas- Merrill, Heg Nedrow, Everett Pyle, Confluence, John Kiffner, Cumberland Roy Nedrow, Thomas Tucker, Clyde Satterfield and Alfred Beach. of Rockwood, Anna STILL ANOTHER HUNTING ACCIDENT. James Baker, who a few months ago moved from Philson, this county, to Cumberland met with an accident while out hunting yesterday near Ellerslie, Md., which resulted in the amputation of one of his legs be- tween the ankle and knee at the Western Maryland Hospital. Baker and a friend were resting on 8 log when the friend’s shotgun was accidentally discharged the entire contents entering Mr. Baker’s leg with the above result. has been employed as a trainman on the B. & O. and this injury will de- Mr. Mr. Baker bar his eyer being thus employed again. Mrs. Baker is a daughter of Wm. Raupach, of Philson. enema fee a————— A Home Talent Play for the bene- fit of the Epworth League of the Methodist church will be given on 1 2s | selling Store. Holzshu & Weimer | ge for that at the Underselling Store: Se AT the | Under- ad Mens’ 10c sox for 6c at at Holzshu & Weimer. x —— | Mens” overcoats at one-half of t regular price at Store Le | hea I Tndercallis the Underselli November 20th, under the direction of Bruce Chesterman, who so suec- 06 vd “$q (Iv hh? singing of ‘‘Auld Lang [ness lasting about a year. His death Syne,” the guests began to leave for their homes more than pleased with their evening of pleasure. MASQUERADE PARTY NUMBER 1967 ‘THOSE WHO HAVE ? ~ CEASED FROM LABOR. seph R, Coder; ABRAHAMZSHUMAKER, § | =A repuvable! and very aged citizen on Saturday, aged 87 years, 4 months and 16 days. Mr. Shumaker spent about his entire life in Meyersdale. janitor of the public school build:r g for a long time. Mrs. Shumaker preceded her hus- band to the grave by ten years. Be- sides the son with whom he made bis home, four other sons survive and one daughter, namely, Alexander, of of Meyersdale; Henry of Connells- ville; David, of Johnstown; Charles of Frostburg, and Mrs. U. M. Housel, of this place. The deceased was a faithful meme ber of the Church of the Brethren, and his pastor, Rev. Howe, conduct- ed the funeral services at the church on Monday at 2 p. m. following which interment was made in the Union! cemetery. MRS. JOSEPHINE WALTER, Widow of Wm. H. Walter, and mother of Mrs. W. T. McMillan of Meyersdale, died early Sunday morn- ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Shaff, Salineville, Ohio, aged 74 years, 6 months and 9 days. Be- sides the two daughters mentioned she is survived by one son, Eimer E, Walter of Hutchinson, W. Va. The remains were brought to» Centreville, this county and interment was made there on Tuesday, services being con- ducted by Rev. D. W. Michael, pas- tor of the Lutheran church of this place. The family formerly were residents of Meyersdale, the husband dying here some years ago. JOSEPH R. CODER. Joseph Rupert Coder, aged 69 years, died Monday morning at 5 o’clock at his home in Confluence, after an ill- was due to hardening of the arteries. The funeral took place at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternoon; the services were conducted by Rev. L. W. Le- Page, pastor of the ConfluencejMeth- odist Episcopal church. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Coder and was born at Mendon, Westmore=- land county in 1845 and removed to Somerset .county about 1872. He located at Ursina, whereZheZconduct- ed a general store fore for 35}years, before going to Confluence several years ago. The deceased and Miss Mary Oritchfield, sister of ;Hon."N. B. Oritchfield, Secretary of Agriculture of Pennsylyania, were married about 1868 in Middlecreek Township. Mrs, Coder died at Ursina in December, 1909. Mr. Coder is survived by two sons and a daughter. MRS. NELLIE MILLER, Wife of Frank Miller, of this place, died at the Markleton Sanatarium on | Thursday last, where she had been taken for treatment for blood poison- ing, following an illness of ten days. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin®Bittner, who survive her as do the following broth- ers and sisters, Mrs. MaudjKunkle, of Pittsburgh, Misses Sue, Stella, Min- nie, Phyllis and ‘Oharles, Harold and Paul. Besides the husband two little sons are living, Roland and Philip. Mrs. Miller was aged 23 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was a faith- ful member of the Lutheran church. Her pastor, Rev. D. W. Michael, con- ducted the funeral services in the Lutheran church Sunday at 3 p. m. Interment was made in the Union cemetery before the service. MRS. ELIZABETH KIMMEL, Of Salisbury, widow of Aaron Kim- mel, long deceased, died apjSaturday from pneumonia, aged 75 years, fol- lowing an illness of ten days. She with her blind sister, Miss Mary Livengood lived tozether. There survive her two sons and two dangh- ters Samuel Livengoad, of Welling- ton, Nev., John Livengood, of Loma, Nev., Mrs. Anna Wells of Hunting- don, Oregon, and Mrs. Mary Sheid- ler, of Osceola, Indiana. Mrs. Kim- 2] For 26 years he was janitor of the Landis, Church of the Brethren, and was also | October Abraham Shumaker, Aged 87, Mrs. Ine Walter, aged 74, Dies in Ohio, Jo- Joseph- of Confluence. OTHER] PEOPLE WHO HAVE DIED. tor, Rev. Beachm conducted the ser~ . vices at 10 a. m., on Tuesday, inter= of this county, died at the home of | ment being made at the Keim cem- his son, Mahlon Shumaker, Boynton, | etery. LLOYD STRAWN. Th» 18-year-old son of Mrs. M. K died at his home ia Berlin, 27th from tuberculosis. Faneral services was held Thursday, Rev. H. B. Burkholder, officiating MRS DAVID FIELDS, Aged 60 yrs, died after Months of illness at her home near Ursina, Sun- day. Her husband and these children survive: James. Gary. Ind.; Charles, Dickerson Run; Mrs. Daniel Smith, Confluence; Mrs. Joseph Morris, Bidwell; Benjamin, at home, and John, whose residence is not known, (HELD OVER FROM LAST WEAK.) ALBERT HOFFMAN, Albert Hoffman, aged 58 Years, ont October 16ch, succumbed to the dread disease, cancer, at his home in Jenner township. He was a highly respected farmer. His wife and three children survive. Interment in Mt. Zion cemetery. JACOB PLETCHER, Seventy-eight years old, died Sate urday morning at his home in Somer- set, and was buried Monday after- noon when services were conducted. by Rev. H. A. Buffington of the U. B. church. Mr. Pletcher was a veteran of the civil war and resided for many years in Middlecreek township. He leayes a widow. MRR. MARGARET WRIGHT. Mrs. Margaret Wirght, widow of the late Oharles Wright, died Octo= ber 17th, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Norman Wilhelm, in Greens ville township, aged 63 years. In= terment was made at Frostburg. She is survived by three sons, Oscar and ames Wright of Boynton and Wm, Wright of Greenville and by one daughter, Mrs. Norman Wilhelm. MRS. CLEVELAND SAYLOR. Mrs. Cleveland Saylor died Thurse day at the home of jher brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Snyder in Rockwoodjafter a shor illness. She is survived by her huse band and an infant son and her riage Mrs. Coleman, of Guard, Md., two brothers, Daniel E., andiEdwin P. and one sister, Mrs. H. Bowman, all of Rockwood. The funeral seryi- ces were held on Saturday morning in the United Brethren church with interment in the Rockwood cem- etery. MRS. JOHN COLFLESH. Mrs. John F. Oolflesh, a highly re- spected lady fof Lower Turkeyfoot township, near Ursina, rassed away so calmly and quietly into the Great Beyond, October 1ith. Sho closed her eyes upon the earthly things with confidence that she would opeu; them on the glories of Heaven. The funeral services were held at the residence October 13th, by Rev G. W. Ringer, a former pas= tor, assisted by Rev. Sellers, and Rey. Walters. Interment in the old family cemetery at Paddytown. Mrs. Colflesh, was a daughter of Harmon and Susan Younkin, Upper Turkey- foot twp, born August 1ith, 1859, and is sgrvived by her husband, children, one sister and two brothers, Charles Russel, Milton Bruce, Myr- tle, Ella Roy, Mellie, Mary, and Mable at home, Mrs. John Roda: heaver, of Harnedsville, Pa., and Dr.J. H. Colflesh, Confluence, John F. Younkin, Upper Turkeyfoot town- ship, M. B. Younkin, of Black towne ship, near Rockwood. She has been a member of the old Bethel Metho dist Episcopal churchlat Paddytown, since her early youth. Her falling asleep has removed from the midst of her family a devoted wife, a lov- ing mother and her influence re- mains as an inspiration to those who knew and loved her; as sher hopes were bright those left behind feel that they have only parted with her temporarily and to meetjher again, mel was a devoted member of the Church of the Brethren, and her pas- where the sun never sets and the 5 . leaves never fade. mother who is by her second mare a 4 Romo aaron i i { emai Sort i drt vate rb CR . Tie NR wo,
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