vi Meyersdale Qommereial. {Registered at the Postofice at Meyersdale, Le PR : THE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL. Pa, as Second-Crass Mail Matter.) K. CLEAVER, Editor and Business Manager. Pahlished Every Tharsday in the Year at 21.25 Per Year, (When Paid Strictly in Advance, $1.25.) emer ————— THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26, 1914 The True Spirit of Thanksgiving. Unbappy indeed is the man or woman who believes he or she has little for which to be thankful, es- pecially at this Thanksgiving season and above all in this year of 1914, With most of the great nations plung- ed in the most terrible war ever known, this country is enjoying peace and a comparative prosperity. But the real essence of gratitude will not only cause us to be grateful for _ our many blessings but will result in helping to make others more happy. In every town and hamlet there are those in poverty and ill health who need a helping hand. What have you done at this Thanksgiving time to lighten another's burden? ——————————— The Duplex Optical company of Philadelphia, Pa., will have their specialist and his assistants at the Colonial Hotel, Thursday, Nov. 26th, to Saturday, Nov. 28th. See their advertisement in this issne. —————————————————— - WELLERSBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fechtig, Levi Beal and son Bertin and W. K. Ken- nell, were business callers in Cum- berland, Saturday. Mrs. G. W. Witt and daughter Edna spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. Witt’s daughter, Mrs. Frank Del- brook at Mt. Savage. William Ellman, teacher of the pub- lic school, is attending institute in Somorset this week. Thare will be a festival held in the Lutheran and Reformed Sunday school room, Friday and Saturday nights, ‘Dec. 4th and 5th. All are cordially invited to come and have a good time. Mrs. A. Gessner is spending a week with her niece, Mrs. Frank Deltrook, at Mt. Savage. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Shaffer, Wednesday, Nov. 11, a 12 pound boy. Miss Florence Sturtz is spending the winter months with her grand mother, Mrs. Sarah Sturtz. Miss Martha Delbroob was a caller ‘in Cumberland, Wednesday. Mrs. B. 0. Weller was a caller in Cumberland, Tuésday. A number of women from town hired W. K. Kennell’s bus on Satur- day evening and called on Mr. and Mrs. Knoble of Corrigansville, by sur- prise. Among the number were Mes- dames G. A. Tressler, Walter Win- gert, G. W. Witt, Eleanora Shaffer, Joseph Sturtz, H. E. Baker, George Fechtig, F. P. Shaffer, George Obak- er, and Mrs. Russell Kennell. Ralph Poorbaugh was a caller in town Saturday night. Rev. and Mrs. Knable spent Sun- day and Monday with Geo. Fechtig’s. Miss Elthea Wilhelm of Cumber- land, is spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm. Mrs. Ed. Wilhelm and son Carl spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Wilhelms sister, Mrs. Levi Shaffer of Frostburg. ere ———— GLENCOE. Mrs. Leah and Mrs. V. F. Leydig are spending ‘a few days in Cumber- land this week, with the latter’s daughter, Mrs. A. M. Raupach. The school children are rejoicing in the long week of vacation. The moving picture and vaudeville show held in Leydig’s hall Saturday and Monday nights; was an event en- joyed by all. : Judging from the frequent visits Chas Lowe of Pittsburg makes to Glencoe, he is having a hard time eapturing a ‘‘dear’’ | | | fell and hurt his foot a few weeks ago is slowly improving. weeks with relatives and friends in | Friedens and Somerset. | A fine looking and happy bunch of | 8 | teachers Jett for Somerset Sunday to t | attend the Teacher’s Institute. Marion Levdig, floor walker and | V. L. Snyder, B. & O. agent, who Leah Webreck is spending several | efficient manager of 1. D. Leydig’s general store, left Friday last for Oonnellsville and Pittsburg, where she will spend a week or ten days. Wilbur, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Miller, is suffering from a severe cold. Elizabeth Leydig, a student in the Meyersdale High School, is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Leydig. Geo. Martz, a lumber dealer, was stricken with paralysis in his right side and was removed to his home in Bridgeport on train No. 57 Monday morning. Mrs. W. H. Miller shopped between trains in Cumberland, Saturday. A Home Missionary service will be held in the Reformed church on Sun- day at 2:00 p. m.’ Leah R. Leydig spent a few days in Cumberland, last week. Don’t forget the pumpkin pie social in Leydig’s ball Thursday evening, where ice cream, doughnuts, pump- kin pie, and hot coffee will be served. Come everybody and let every lad bring his lassie. 1. D. Leydig is much enthused be- canse the much longed for heat in in full working crder at iast. eee . Full line of Pratt’s poultry supplies also beef scrap, charcoal, grit, oyster shell, ete., at Habel & Phillips. VIM Our schools are closed this week on account of the teachers attending the | annual institute in Somerset and the pupils are enjoying their vacation in various ways. Miss Oarrie and Walter Nicholson of near Pine Hill, were Vim visitors from Saturday until Monday. Adam Seigner and family spent several days near Hyndman with Mrs. Seigner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mull. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Bowmaster, Mrs. Geo. Stein and Mrs. Geo Folk spect Sunday afternoon at the home of ¥V'm. Seggie’s. Martin Meyer and his two "sons, George and Harvey, spent Monday in Somerset. SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL CHRISTHAS DISPLAY. Full of new ideas, coming surprises, happy hits and desirable presents. A holiday stock that is first in variety and quality Every department filled with fresh goods at fair prices. Novelties, Notions, Fan cy Goods, | Toys, Books, Games, etc. A stock generous in variety and includes only goods of approved worth. | NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY FURS. YOU NEED A PAIR OF NICE NEW BLANKETS. 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