Meyersdale
Commereial.
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(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. :
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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.
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The Quaker are giving free Shows
in Gurley’s Picture House all week.
Change of program nightly. Bring
the. ladies.
By
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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.
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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
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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.
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Nice large pop corn balls, 10¢c per
dozen, at Habel & Phillips.
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at Bitt
reats, ner’s Grocery.
Miss Nelle A. Dom of Moysisdsls;
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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.
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Undertaker O. R. Ray of New Cen-
ad |"
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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.
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ad Bittner’s Grocery.
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Try a pound of 35 cent loose coffee,
at Bittner’s Grocery. ad
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