a MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT MEYERSDALE, PA. _K. Cleaver, Editor When paid strictly in advance $1.25 When not paid in advance $1.50 “EVERY THREE MINUTES A BABY DIES.” One of the most ridiculous articles sent out by the Anti-Suffragists is a poem entlitled, “Every Three Min- utes a Baby Dies,” which tries to show that the death of these little ones is due to the neglect of the home while the mother goes marching and parading. Vital statistics may record the fact that a little life goes out every three minutes but we have yet to hear from authentic sources that a single death results in the home of the splendid women who are fighting for the ballot, mostly to rid the land of the curse of drink and to protect the girlhood of our country. We can understand why the suffra- gettes are working so enthusiastic- ally but cannot see the motive of the Anti-suffragettes unless they are in the employ of those who fear the re- sult of women’s voting. LOCAL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE There was a creditable observance of Memorial Day in this place on Mon- day. At 1 p. m. there was a massing for the procession to go to the ceme- tery at the post office square where led by the City Band the procession t DEVELOPMENT OF COAL IN THIS COUNTY. Mine inspector F. W. Cunningham recently read the following report be- fore the Somerset Board of Trade In 1679—Father Hennepin discover- ed a coal mine on the Illinois river. In 1684—Privilege was granted by William Penn to mine coal at Pitts- burg. In 1758—Discovery of coal opposite Pittsburg on the Monongahela river, in Coal Hill In 1802—Initial shipment of Pitts- burg coal to Cincinnati. 1817—Shipment of coal from Pitts- burg to Ohio river ports begun. 1859—Pittsburg and Connellsville R. R. to coke district opened. In 1863—First regular shipment of Pittsburg to Cleveland for gas mak- ing; freight $4.67 per ton. In 1872—Somerset district opened. In 1886—Berwind-White Coal Min- ing company incorporated. In 1903—Watson interests secured control of Consolidation Coal Co. I received information from your Burgess, that coal was mined on the Countryman farm, in Brothersvalley near Berlin in 1809, and was brought to Somerset and used by Mr. Fred Huff for blacksmith purposes. Mr. Huff run a shop somewhere in the rear of the present Somerset House, and later was a captain in the war in 1812. I am also informed that this EXCELLENT PAPER AT “THE LYCEUM. At the monthly meeting of the Mey- ersdale Lyceum held on Friday even- ing last a paper of unusual inter- est was read by Prof. W. H. Kretch- man, principal of the local schools. A review of man’s beginnings with a generic touch up to the present, ‘shows that from crude beginnings up to the present there has been prog- ress, He said “In the dawn of human history we find the race in a warm clmate somewhere east of the Medi- terranean sea, where little or no ef- fort was required for existence and the higher conceptions of life were ‘dormant.” Migration was a dominant charac- ‘teristic of the early peoples. They were goverened largely by native fore- es. Their knowledge was exceedingly ‘limited. The ethical side of their na- ture was dormant. After long stages of successive gradations the freedom of the will made it easy for bounds or jumps in progress. Then came ma- chinery in all of its varied applica ‘tions—facility in travel and in the in- terchange of thought. All these things have unified society and made a com- munity of interests. Capital and labor, it is true, have as yet not adjusted their differences ‘which each sees from its own partic- ular view point. The professor touched upon the information is from the reminiscences | of Henry Young in 1869, In 1881 there were a few mines on the Berlin Branch of the B. & O. marched down Centre street. There were but 19 of the honored G. A. R. in line; their feeble faltering step carried the conviction home that they would not all be there for another similar parade; Next came the fire- men in their natty, just donned new uniforms with their bright sparkling buttons; the Lutheran Sunday school seemed to have been the only school to turn out en masse, these being marshallec by their superintendent, employing from 20 to 30 men. The re- mainder of the mines were near Mey- ersdale. The Hirsh mines at Keystone Junction employed about 30 men. There were mines also on the Salis- bury branch, but were not worked very steady. The Shaw mine operated t® the Cumberland and Elk Lick Coal Co. was the largest mine in the re- gion. The Keystone mine was also pretty extensive, employing about 80 men; the other mines on the branch made a total of 17 mines in the coun Ralph D. Pfahler. At Meyers avenue, the veterans were taken into vehicles of different kinds and conveyed to the cemetery. This | was made possible by subscription Mr. Wm. Dively doing the soliciting. At the cemetery the usual Memorial service was carried out and a very forceful and much appreciated ad- dress was delivered by Rev. J, C. Matteson. In commending the heroes of the past for the preservation of i ¢his country, he said that there was a gew note being sounded. With the great war on in Europe there is soon to be launched the world-wide idea that new internationalism wherein the world shall be ruled by the nat- jons in unity and he who as a nation lift up his hand against a fellow na- tion must give an account before the whole body. SHAW MINES. Walter Herring and wife are visit- ing the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herring. The newly-weds were given a big serenade. Some of the boys wanted beer which they did not get. Miss Madeline Reynolds returned home from Jenners where she was visiting A. G. Brantana; to-day she started for Russellton, where she will be employed in a candy kitchen. J. J. Genoy is suffering from a very sore hand due to bruises. J. J. Reynolds has gone to Youngs- town, Ohio to attend the funeral of a brother who had been a sufferer for a long time. ty that were then under the law a part of the time during the year. i In 1885 there were only 15 mines | that came under the law, that is, mines employing more than ten men. In 1891 the only mines reported | were those on the Berlin branch and | those in the neighborhood of Meyers- dale, except on the Ursina branch, where one mine was operated. The inspector in his report of 1891 | remarks that the system of ventila- tion in the mines of Somerset coutny is “natural, and a very poor system it is, only one fan in the county being in operation form ine ventilation.” In 1895 only three mines were in operation on the branch between Rockwood and Johnstown, the Krebs, Bethel and Ingelside mines. Frm 1895 to 1900 substantial in- crease in the number of mines and production began to show. During this period the Berwind-White owned a number of mines in the Windber field. In the decade from 1881 to 1891 the coal production was 3,037,169 tons or an average of 337, 474 tons per year, employing an average of 759 miners. Decade from 1891 to 1900 the pro- duction was 12,717,727 tons or an av- erage of 1,413,081 tons per year, em- ploying an average of 1976 miners. Decade 1901 to 1910 the production was 62,580,759 tons employing an av- | erage of 9,000 miners each year. From 1910 to 1913 inclusive the ton- | nage was 27,261,865 tons or an aver- age of 9,087,288 tons per year, employ- { an average of 9,799 miners per year. For the year 1914 the tonnage was 9,639,949 tons, and the total tonnage since 1881 to 1915 was 115,237,468. The Annual Production. In 1885 the coal produced in Somer- Joe Parry, the butcher, has been furnishing Swift & Co., of Cumber- land with meat for some time as he has more than the local trade de- | nands. The base ball played at this place last Tuesday was quite an exciting game. The teams were Shaw Mines and Meyersdale. Score 9 to 12 in fa- vor of the latter. Maud and Ruth Horning are visit- ing their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Horning of this place, where they ex- pect to remain for some time. Walter Fike and Frank Shoemaker were re-instated in the Dunkard church last Monday evening. Crosby Reynolds was visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reynolds Tuesday and Wednesday; he is em- ployed in Cumberland, Md. by the B. & O. Stephen Manovell has a new auto. purchased Store Manager A. B. Stark has turn- | ed his car into a delivery truck which makesdelivering a very short job. Times are very dull since the shop ' owned by Abe Kreygsman, has shut down. It is thought that he may move his plant to Germany where he has a large order from the war department to furnish them with fighting mate- rial. Miss Mary June Wiland, one of the High School graduats, delightfully en- tertained the faculty and the gradu- ates on Wednesday evening, at her home on Keystone street. A very pleasant evening was spent and deli- cious refreshments Englehart, of Accident, Md., one of the guests. was also served. Clayton set county was 302,175 toms, from 15 | mines employing about 400 men. The | increase is shown by the following figures: — 1891 441 070 toms 1892 423 179 toms {| 1893 483 770 tons 1894 434 188 tons 11895 521995 tons 7,000 tons coke 1896 621 980 tons 860 employes 1896 621,980 tons 860 employes 1897 1166 327 tons 1499 employes. 1898 1760 662 tons 2627 employes. 1899 2686 299 tons 3779 employes. | 1900 4263 239 1905 6193623 1910 8 330 274 1914 9639949 tons 11,000 employes. Last year Somerset county showed a gain of 185,351. tons over 1913, and | this was the only bituminous field in Pennsylvania which increased its pro- duction. It is a remarkable fact that the depression so general in the indus- trial centres did not affect the coal trade in the county outside the Wind- ber field. This is largely due to the high grade of coal we produce. The next decade will show a greater per centage of increase than the last, ow- ing to the many new operations being developed The f re coal indu f Somerset county’s looks bright. 26ct. jar BestSilver Polish for 18cts. | or 15ct. size for 10 cts. at the Bittner Grocery. woman suffrage question and because he suggested that there might -be some points to be settled concerning the same he has been understood by ‘some to be opposed to this issue. He neither affirmed or denied concerning nt. Concerning religion he stated we need to study it from our present day knowledge rather than to accept dogmas. While there are many objectiona- ble conditions existing in the wqrld which do not harmonize with the i- deal man, “There never was a period in the world’s history when so many persons received so much aid at the public expense as they do now.” There is less selfishness and cruelty than in the past. Man will become more and more like his type, God and by and by the brotherhood of man will be a reality. The paper provoked a good deal of and the following took part in the discussion: Dr. Bruce Lichty, Rev, D. W. Michael, Dr. C. P. Large, C.. W. Truxal, Rev. A. S. Glessner, S. C. Hartley and Miss Frances Livengood. HORRORS AND ATROCITIES i OF. THE GREAT WAP. We have made which our subscribers may obtain a splendid cloth bound book on the ‘great war now in progress, for a mere nominal sum. The subject is “Horrors and Atrocities of the Great War, In- cluding The Tragic Destruction of the Lusitania.” 3 This book measures 6 x 8 3-4 inches containing 32 full page half-tone illus- trations, colored frontispiece and ma- ny additional pictures, plans and maps. It is beautifully printed on fine paper and handsomely and strongly bound in cloth. It realistically por- trays frightful incidents of the new kind of warfare. Detailed diagrams show how bombs, torpedoes, etc. work.. 350 pages of awesome reading as told by eye-witnesses or victims of cruelty, passion, anger, death, devas- tation, crime and all the terrors prac- thinking on the part of those present! arrangementsy by | MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES. Practical nursing and Maternity work. The best of qualifications and recommendations. Mrs. Roy Bills, 108 Centre street. WANTED—To buy farms of 20 to 160 Acres in Summit Township, as we have prospective purchasers for same. Answer quick. Address or call on Meyersdale Real Estate Co., F. W. Plock, Magr.. » NOTICE—Is hereby given that my wife, Anna Weimer, has left my bed and board without just cause. | hereby warn all people not to allow her cred- it, as | will not pay any bills contrac- ed’ by her. Ellerslie, Md. May 22, 1915. J. R. WEIMER. On May 13th Mr. D. P. Ford, one of this town’s reliable and sustantial citizens bought out the plumbing in- terests of Mr. A. C. Bolden, and will continue the business at the same place, North near Centre street. Mr. Ford is well acquainted with the peo- ple of Meyersdale, having worked at the plumbing business for seven years some years ago. He purposes engaging in the plumbing, heating tin and metal work business. He has in his employ skilled workmen along these lines. Mr. Ford respectfully asks for a share of the public patronage and he assures his customers that his work will be satisfactory. Somerset Co. Phone. THE COOK COMMUNITY SALE. The Community Sale of J. M. Cook & Son Co., came off on schedule time as advertised, May 29th and was fair- ly well attended, but there was some dissatisfaction on account of parties promising to bring horses and other goods for the sale and failing to bring ‘them placed the conductors of the sale in an embarrassing’ position as ‘parties attended the sale from a dis- ‘tance with the express purpose of buying some of the articles advertis- but which were not at hand. As the J. M. Cook & Son Co. are holding these sales especially for the | benefit of the public at large and sell just the things brought to them and cannot continue the sales when per- ple merely make promises without [fulfilling the same. There will be no sale on June 26th, the last Saturday in June and if it is | decided to continue the sales the next ROCKWOOD. Mrs. Mary Hinish of Pittsburg, whe is visiting her mother, Mrs. Tillie Foy of town, spent several days with her sister, Miss Linda Foy of Washington, D. C., who is taking a business course and is employed as bookkeeper in a store in that city. J. E. Lowry has moved his family and household goods to Windber where he will be mine foreman for one of the large coal companies. Mrs. Adeline Snyder, of New Lex- ington, was admitted to a Johnstown hospital Wednesday for a throat op- “A STORE WITH CHARACTER" GLESSNER'S DEPARTMENT ST ORE This Dress Coeds Display : Is Winning Sincere Praise from Everybody. 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Armstrong’s Linoleum WHERE QUALITY SUPPLIES COUNT isn't expensivessit lasts longer—and always looks “new”. It is made of tested materials and every inch is inspected before it leaves the factory. SO comprehensive is our stock of eration. Mrs Snyder, who is about 78 years of age, was accompanied by her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Pyle and Dr. C. T. Saylor. William Flemming is remodeling his Water street property. ticed by a ruthless and bloody foe. Any new or old subscriber can ob- tain this splendid book for only 25 | cents with subscription paid to date. If sent by mail 10 cents extra for postage. You will want this book to preserve for the coming years. The regular price is one dollar and it is worth it. well CAN’t TELL CORWINE FROM HENS AND DOGS An old neighbor of Tom Corwine, Kentuckian, in discussing his remark- able entertainment and the reputation imitator of the age, said: “When Tom was around the neigh- {ors never knew when the old hen laid an egg or when Tom was just | fooling them. The dog barked to get | in when there was no dog around. Soon Tom of the special talents be came expert. Soon he made a science lot a sport. He became artistic. Some of you may have to build an addition to your definition of the word artistic. Can’t common things be made un- | common by an unusual doing of same and is artistic doing of things ins different? Cannot then the word | artistic be applied to a perfect render- ling of the agonizing wail of a piz caught under the fence? Can’t water | gurgle out of a jug in an artistic man- ner?” Tom Corwine will appear at the Meyersdale Chautauqua on the sec- ond day, afternoon only. Hammond Dairy Feed is just as [ good for summer as for winter feed- ing. It makes your cow give more and | richer milk. $1.50 per .100 ib bag at HABEL & PHILLIPS. which he has made as the greatest The Rockwood school Board will i elect teachers and an assistant prin- Netra Friday evening, June 4, and bids jtor furnishing fuel will be received. i A teacher-training class of seven- een members was organized in the | Lutheran church here last Wednesday evening. Several of the other church- classes. Rural Carrier W. E. Parks has pur- chased an Indian motorcycle and will use it on Route No. 1 from Rockwood. Miss Mae Bittner, a student at the California State Normal, is home for her vacation. Mrs. J. S. Miller and Mrs. J. D. Sny- ider attended the United Evangelical conference at Harnedsville., recently. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walter died Tuesday morning of last week at the home of G. W. Christner of Somerset where they had been visiting. Miss Emma Miller, of Johnstown, a former resident of Rockwood, and ‘Gomer Edwards were married Wed- nesday morning in Johnstown at the, parsonage of the Willow Street Uni- ted Evangelical Church. CHURCH NOTES. BRETHREN CHURCH—The Men's ning at 9:30 in connection with the Sunday School. Preaching both morn- ing and evening in the Meyersdale Church. All are cordially invited. H. L. Goughnour, Pastor. Methodist Church appropriate to the o’clock. Let there be the the rose for father as was the carna- tion form other. es of town have under way similar { Federation will meet on Sunday mor- —The pastor, Rev. | J. C. Matteson will preach a sermon | observance of Father's Day in the morning at 10:30 | wearing of | three young men from Berlin and as | many young men from this place en- gaged in a fight in the alley back of | The Colonial hotel, the booze being obtained from Garrett, so it is claim- ed. Berlin was represented by Frank Thomas, Frank Glessner and a man whose first name is Bruce; pitted a- gainst them were John Patton, Chas. Wellen and Daniel Glessner. All bore Thomas had a collar bone dislocated, Thomas had a colalr bone dislocated, Dr Large reducing the same. Officers Hare and Fuller interrupted the pro- “ceedings and arrested all of them. Be- fore Burgess Gress the next morning i they were each fined $10 and $2 costs. The motive of the fight—BOOZE. Pain leaves almost as if by magic when you begin using “5- Drops,” the famousold remedy for Rheuma- tism, Lumbago, Gout, Sciatica, Neuralgia and kindred troubles. It goes right to the spot, stops the aches and pains and makes life worth living. Get a bottle of “5-Drops” today. A booklet with each bottle gives full directions for “use. Don’ t dela ay. Demand “5-Drops.” Don’t ac- cept anything else iz place of it. Any drug- gist can supply you. If you live too far from a drug store send One Dollar to Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co., Newark, Ohio, and a bottle of “5-Drops © will be sent prepaid. % th th h 5 th TIRES Wh The new patterns are distinctly “different” — iy aT 5 suitable for any room in the house. r= : Pus r= See She Sunples su sdon. Lighten the labop 2 ties 2 R REICH & SON GASOLINE hi I. Hi ACCESSORIES 5 THE HOME FURNISHERS 5 MINOR PARTS w| Complete From Cellar to Attic. Hh SUPPLIES WH | 120 Centre St., Meyersdale Hoa you are certain to | ~~ —~ x find just what you want Hh in Auto Supplies. th 23 'h Joseph L. Tressler i MAXWELL % HUPMOBI Funeral Bireeto a» whalmer i; HUPMOBILE . FRANKLIN. | Meyersda , P