Meyersdale Commereial. | Lregustered at the / ostoghce at Meyersdale, Va, us Seeond-Ciass Mail Maiter.] (HE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL K. Cl EAVER, Editor and Business Manager. Pablished Every Tharsday in (When Paid Strictly the Year at $1.25 Per Year, in Advance, $1.25.) THURSDAY DECEMBER 17, 1814 A Short Peace, The action of congress a few days ago to request all of the warring na- tions of Europe to agree to a 20'day armistice, oyer Ohristmastide, we be- lieve was a good one. Mr, Carnegie, while a philanthropist and an expon- ent of peace, thinks that war once begun should be pushed to & decisive conclusion. But the purpose of the movers for the armistice was that perhaps when those in authority would be reflecting without fear for the time being of immediate battle, upon what the sea- son of the year represents, and the fact that this country; the leading nation for what is best, thonght about their carnage, that they might be more ready to listen to overtures for a final settlement of their differences, if there be any. But the reason they are fighting is because they are fighting, and because they have so much with which to fight, and pity it is that those who wanted to fight, only had been drawn into the conflict, and made to go to the van in the battle. Clean Newspapers. It was not gratifying for us to note last week that one of the county newspapers had accepted and is now running specious liquor advertise- ments, the same as those which were recently sent to The Commercial but they were summarily turned down. These ads which are to boost whisky are in the form of business men’s conversations and are filled with the threadbare and ridiculons arguments of ‘The saloon the first to pay tax- es,” ‘‘depriving men of their personal liberty’’ the orderly saloon is the poor man’s club’’ ete. Another county editor recently de- voted nearly two columns to exploit- ing the greatness of his paper in a most arrogant way, declaring what a great factor that publication is in building up the community while in two or three other places in the same issue readers were urged to use the good whiskey advertised. In a recent number the same editor deplored the fact that a friend of his boyhood days, of great promise, had become a drunkard and elsewhere the paper ad- vertised that liquors were a good thing to have in the home. We are glad that 1t is the great ex- ception these days for any paper to publish such advertisements, thereby conveying to its readers, especially the boys and girls, that strong drink is all right. : mt—— lp —————— ROCKWOOD. Oharles E. Cunningham has moved his family and household goods from the Miller Block to the Millhouse, property on Broadway. Mrs. Fannie Moon has returned to her home at Confluence after spend- ing a week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, Irvin Wolf, at Rockwood. Mrs. Sarah Sechler, of Rockwood, has been spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Baker, in Meyersdale. Albert Young, was recenily in Con- nellsyille. Mr. Young formerly held a position with the Pennsylvania rail road in Conrtellsville. Rev. R. D. Kurtz, haye moved to Centre Hall, where he has accepted the pastorate of the Lutheran church there. Throughout the County. Thieves entered the home of Milton Walker of Jenuer township a few nights ago and took $40 from a pocket in Mr. Walker’s trousers. The Philson National Bank of Ber- lin is now located in its new banking house. The equipment is modern in every fespect; including the strong box in which the funds are kept. Somerset is enthusiastic over pros- pect of its Municipal Ohristmas tree to be erected on the Public 8quare, and around which brief services will be held each evening during the boli- days. Postmaster Marshall of Berlin has has reeeiyed notice that the postoffice after December 15th, and that mail for that vicinitv will be handled through the Berlin office. A. R. Dal- lam is the Macdonaldton postmaster. The Brandenburg mine just east of the Rockwood B. & O. depot has re- sumed partial operation when ship- ment of coal was made for the first time since last spring. Local mansa- gers are weekly expecting orders to operate the workings to maximum capacity. The Windber Municipal Christmas Tree association, after having collect- ed more than $200 by soliciting, de- cided to abandon the project of hold- ing a public celebration this year and .the money was turned over to the parent-teacher association to further the plans of that organization. “Fire Prvention Day’’ was observed in Somerset Thursday under the superyision of the Somerset Board of Trade. The object is to obtain for Somerset lower fire insurance rates. The School Board took advantage of the day to have the school children 1mpressed with its importance. Bruce Donaldson, alleged to have been the terror of Normalville, Fay ette county, and who is declared to have defied the officers of that com- munity wher. they sought to arrest him on a charge of having used a knife on Martin Paes in a fight, was arrested by state troopers while visit- ing a friend near Berlin, a few days ago and has been lodged in the Union- town jail. It is said that other charges will be preferred against Donaldson, who is regarded as ‘‘a bad man.”’ .*“Elf”’ Ling, a well-known resident of the Buckstown neighborhood in Somerset county, who fed a largs number of wild turkeys and quail last winter, is preparing to do so again and he has the assurance cf a num- ber of his neighbors that they will do likewise. Omnia recent visit to Johns- town Mr. Ling told Game Protector Kinter B. Rodgers that turkeys of the wild variety are more plentiful than he has known them to be in years and he attributes this condition of affairs to the fact that many of the birds thrived last winter, whereas they would have died had they not been given food and shelter. Franklin Koontz, alleged defaulting tax collector of Quemahoning town- ship, returned unexpectedly to his home recently after an absence of almoet two years. With a capital of $300, his savings during his absence, he promises to make good the alleged shortage if left unmolested. A wife. and four small children greeted}. Koontz upon his return. It 1s probable that he will be allowed $6” make an |] effort to fulfill his promifle, a8 the: amount he is said to'have taken al- ready has been made good by his bondsmen. Koontz disappeared Feb- ruary 14, 1913, and an examination of his books showed he was short be- tween $6,000 and $8,000, it is said. Koontz says he went direct to North Dakota and secured work on a farm, where he had been since that. time. ieee ’ The Quaker are giving free Shows in Gurley’s Picture House all week. Change of program nightly. Bring the. ladies. By Note—A ne paid at th to sukscription to THIS COUPON Will entitle the person presenting it at THE HARTLEY CLUTTON STORE, MEYERSDALE, PA. to 100 Votes in Piano Player Contest. THE COMMERCIAL. | Void After December 23rd, 1914, Tre Commecial 000 Votes TCE at Macdonaldton will be discontinued } SUMMIT TOWNSHIP. Hiram Saylor is still on the sick list, suffering for over a month with rheumatism. Mrs. Perry Lindeman is seriously ill at her home in Summit Mills. Mr. and Mrs. D. 8 Gnagey spent ler’s Marshall Lindeman, who spent last summer at Rock Lake, N. Dak., re- turned home last Friday. Quinter Gnagey, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. 8S. Gnagey, and Miss Kate Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- son Miller, were quietly married on last Sunday by Elder Joel Gnagey, pastor of the Church of the Brethren. ple of this township and have the con- gratulations of many peoply. Harvey Weller, who took Horace Greeley’s advice more than twenty years ago ‘‘to go west and grow up with tbe country” and now a large land owner, near Rock Lake, N. Dak., is at present visiting ‘friends and re- latives in this, his native township. * Miss Edna Baker ‘of Hays Mill, is ~working for Elias Marseney at ree. tent. -. y | George E, Witt git a property 0 Summit Mills from Lewis Klotz last week. : | The mines are working absut three or four days a week. : The Brethren church will hold their Xmas services on next Wednesday evening, Dec. 23. r——————————— Sr —————— GLENCOE. We are sure bedecked in a white- ness but ‘‘Salt Peter’’ looms aloft as per usual, Mrs. H. T. Meyers spent the week- end with friends at Hyndman. Mrs. Calvin Poorbaugh and son Charles returned home Tuesday from a yisit with Johnstown friends iand kin-folk. spent the week-end with her friend, Marion Leydig. ® we H. M. Poorbaugh is entirely pleased with the heating job completed in his home last week. Henry Smith and family of Com- berland, are visiting at H. M. Poor- baugh’s. Idella Meyers, who just finished the millinery season in North Carolina, is wintering with her parents, ur. and Mrs. W. J. Meyers. Dora Raupach is with her grand parents in LaVale. A former resident of our township, Ephraim Coughenour of Connellsville, died Dec. 13th. typhoid being the cause of his death. ! An appetizing lot of candy at high and low prices 's displayed at Ley- dig’s store. Teachers will be wel- comed to look over the stock. Some window decorator is the ‘‘lady man- ager’’ of this counter. G. G. Delozier is out and about, feeling pleased with his improyed condition Glad to see him out. The band really should be com: mended for getting out to practice under unfavorable conditions. They blow weekly and well. Keep it up and grow stronger boys. The burglar alarm was given by Mrs. W. A Raupach on Monday night of last week. The fire laddies were asleep but ‘‘young Germany’’ was soon on the grounds with the ar- tillery. The ‘‘man under the bed” failed to materialize—but all the ‘‘ladies in waiting’’ have hopes of future calls. Charles Hartman was a Berlin shop- per last week. He sold a real gobbige at an elevated price. We are very happy to say that W. Poorbaugh is much on the mend, Mrs. Delozier and her children spent Saturday night at Sand Patch. ? Ben Leydig went to Cumberland on Baturday. He became so interestéd in: ‘‘dat little German Band” that he didi’ see home till Sunday. Again ana yet—persuade yourselt and friends to attend the oyster sup- per in Glencoe Hall on Dec. 19th, Feeds begins at 8 bells. E er——p er ————— NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP. Charles W. Ackerman and Andrew Wakefeuse were Sand Patch visitor last Sunday. J.H. Hollamd and family were Sun- day visitor at I. A. Bittner’s. Simon Ackerman son of C. W. Ackerman is on the sick list at this writing. Miss. Emma Rily who had been working at Garrett returned home last Saturday. 0.W. Ackerman and Andy wakefuse are busy digging country coal. The Northanpton cornet band are making headway, good for the boys. Subseribe for The Commercial. ——e———— Nice large pop corn balls, 10¢c per dozen, at Habel & Phillips. ree enna at Bitt reats, ner’s Grocery. Miss Nelle A. Dom of Moysisdsls; * A Sunday at the home of Wilson Mil- The couple are exemplary young peo-| Give Christmas Presents that are : Practical If the problem of what'to give to wife, Mother or Sister is spurdling you’ Now, come to our store and let us help you to choose Something practical —something that will please and satisfy her —something that will contribute to the cosy comfort and convenience of i home and lighten the burdens of housework. Give her.a McDougall Kitchen Cabinet or a nice piece-of Furniture, a nice Rug to replace the worn-out carpet, or A Sewing Machine, or some Fine Musical Instrument. Take it upon yourself to be the one to place a superb gift in the Borie of the one. dear to you Money spent in trifles will never bring the pleasure or: ‘satisfaction to a woman who loves her home than a MeDugall Kitchen Cabinet or some other useful ‘house furnishing article that is needed in the home, which will last a lifetime and be an enduring monument to the giver’s re-. gards, thoughtfulness and good judgment. : Funeral Directors and Embalmers, | "PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN To ALL WORK ENTRUSTED To oUR. CARE, THE MoST SATISFACTORY WORK GUARANTEED AT ALL TIMES. OUR STOCK OF FUNERAL FURNISHINGS 15S THE LARGEST IN THE COUNTY. R. REICH & SON, Both Telephones: Store, 9 or 21; Residence. "209 or 121, Meyersdale, Pa. BEAR IN MIND] That you will find the most diversified line of gift goods at Glessner’s Christmas Store. It is not necessary for you to spend more than you: can afford and still make it a merry Christmas for everycne in the family if you make your selections here and now. * STYLISH DAINTY NECKWEAR. Make Christmas gifts of distinction. Could you think of anything more acceytable; In pretty boxes 25¢ - 50c. HANDKERCHIEFS ARE THE THING. Whan you see them you’ll admit we haye the prettiest line at the most popular prices many of which are in boxes at 5¢, 10c, 2 for 25¢, 25¢ and 50c. CHRISTMAS RIBBONS Nothing will please agirl more than a beautiful supply | a8 of ribbons. We have pretty ones three and four’ inches wide at 10¢ per yard, and wider ones at 25c per yard. We Have Christmas Umbrellas at $1.50 up to $3.00. © PARTY BOXES AND JEWELRY. Purly boxes are very. much i in demand; some at 50 cents. Christmas a lowsliy, such as Cufflinks, rings, tie pins Necklaces, lockets, bracelets, ete. in holly boxes will please the recipient. “This is Our Ideal Holiday Stock Which Includes Semething for Everyone Toys Dolls and Tree Ornaments. 1 still have a good supply of gifts for the little folks, but don’t delay too long. ys and games at 10 and 25 sents. ‘BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, FRAMED, AT 10 AND 20 CENTS. ALBERT S. GLESSNER (Successor to Appel & Glessner.) There are hundreds of ° Wm, Shuck is a severe sufferer with a boil on his neck. VIM. CONFLUENOE; The Ladies Aid Society of the Lutheran church will hold their an- nual bazaar Saturday, December 21st, in D. H. Pore’s storerooms: Miss Ida McDonald has returned from Lisbon, Ohio,and will spend sey- eral weeks here. Mrs. T. W. Black's many friends will be glad to learn she is recover- ing from her recent illness. Lloyd Kurtz was in Grantsville one day last week attending the funeral of an aunt. i Undertaker O. R. Ray of New Cen- ad |" i J | in the near future. He will Especially low prices for Christ- a room ¢ 1 DT 7ille is erecting a new residence which he and his family will occupy yle for his under ining hiz new resi siness adj« Mrs. Irvin Fike of near Hays Mill, and Mrs. Adam Hawn of near Mey- ersdale, spent Thursday of last week with their mother, Mrs. Wm. Fike. Mrs. Wm. Seggie accompanied by Mrs. Geo. Stein of Meyersdale, spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week in Cumberland, Md., with ber hus- band, whois in the Allegany hospital. Phoebe Burkholder and daughter, Margaret, and Miss Annie Judy of Garrett, spent several days of last week at Vim. Henry Suder spent last Sunday at Deal with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Suder P. O. Miller spent Monday at Boyn- siness mission. John White, an aged veteran of Salisbury, was a Vim visitor last Sun- day. 3 It is rumored that Mrs. Lawrence Gisbert is housed up with lagrippe. ., O. W. Tressler with some of his family attended the funeral of his nephew, (George Tressler, at White Oak church on Monday. m—— i — 3 1bs. good Mixed Candy for 36c, ab ad Bittner’s Grocery. nec m—— i ——— ¥ Try a pound of 35 cent loose coffee, at Bittner’s Grocery. ad rem enim eet FOLEY NUNEY PILLS OR BACKACHE KIDWEYS AND BLADDER bl es PIS TRON > retu Yea ehil eral Mr. ers | mer,
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