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VOL. XXXVI.
Meyersdale
MEYERSDALE, PA. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1915.
mmercial.
LASS OF 1915, MEYERS-
DALE HIGH SCHOOL
Reading from left to rights back row, Frederick Collins, Gertrude Lintz, Sylvester Stouffer, Harvey Pfeifer, Pau
~ McMillan, Margaret Smith, Sanford Weinstein; front row, Winifred Spence,
On Friday evening quite a large First Ride” by Paul McMillan was a
crowd of relatives and friends of the reading which was much
man, Mary June Wiland, William Dill, Marian Saylor, Florence Just and Paul Hostetler.
VERY INTERESTING COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
High School graduates of 1915, gath- Miss Margareta Smith sang a solo, pronounced the benediction and one
ered in Amity Hall for the exercises
which would mark the close of their
public school work.
~ The stage was decorated with a
background and sides of green, that
it might be suitable for the scene
from Shakespeare to follow the pro-
gram.
enjoyed.
“A May Morning” in a pleasing mau-
ner.
| “The Business of Efficiency” was an
excellent oration, well delivered hy
the valedictorian, Wiliam Dill. After
music by the orchestra, the curtains
were drawn to be opened a few mo-
ments later on the first scene from
Stella McQuain, Supt. W. H. Kretch-
After a song by the class, “Dear,
Old Alma Mater,” Rev. J. C. Matteson
more commencement had passed into
history.
Alumni Banquet.
The Sixth Alumni Banquet of the
Meyersdale High School was held Fri-
day evening immediately after com-
‘mencement.
The reception was first held in the
-
After music by the orchestra, Prof. 2A Byer Sy > sy
W. H. Kretchman, supervisory princi- | resented ~ Paul Hogtotier :
Dal of the schools made a féw introdu- | P* paved TD nae
tory remarks and introduced Rev. D.|2 charming Puck, id
W. Michael, who made the invocation. | began to speak his deep voice showed
Marion Savior ably discussed “The that he was not as infantile as his ap-
American Industrial Invasion of Eu- | pearance. The character of Oberon
rope;” Miss Florence Just sweetly W28 splendidly taken by Sanford
Sng two selections, “Shine Inside” | Weinstein; Stella McQuain as Titania;
: Indian aedod : Sylvester | Harvey Pfeiffer as Bottom and Freder-
she BD ys {ick Collins as Quince all acquitting
Steuffer gave an outline of Somerset |
Co. history in a clear concise manner; themselves with much credit. Other
Sandford Weinstein gave grand op- Lp By Sone or
-era bits showing considerable skill'at | = 2%! McMillan, Syl. uiter,
the piano;if anyone doubted “the val- Lichty, Julia Hoblitzell, Mary Cover
ue m a High School Education” after Miriam Glesser, Julia Cover, Gretchen
made. fred Rowe, of class!04, acted as
social room of Amity Hall and then
all repaired to the banquet room.
toastmaster. Charles Griffith "11 wel
comed the class of 1915, to which Paul
McMillan, 15 responded. After a selec-
tion given by the Meyersdale quar-
!tette Rev. D. W. Michael gave a talk
using as his subject “Service.” His ad-
vice was: meet each opportunity with
your best effort and you are sure to
succeed.
W. S. Reitz spoke of Athletics—
their value both morally and socially.
He asked the association to support
the Athletic spirit in the high school.
Miss Goldsmith and Mr. Paul Clut-
listening to Miss Mary June Wiland, | Wilmoth, Bertha Glesser, Marguerite
their doubts were dispellled by the | McLennan,
logic of her production. Winifred | The presentation of diplomas wag |
Spence in a witty manner, was the nicely accomplished by President of!
“poet-laureate” of the class and in | the school board, F. A. Bittner, who
verse recited some of the facts and in a few well chosen words spoke of
foibles of her classmates and stopped what the directors had tried to do,
only after some ofthe faculty were making the most of the funds at their
deftly dealt with. Miss Gertrude Lintz command, $21,000 being the sum ex- |
showed her musical proficiency by ' pended during the year. More money
rendering a selection from one of Bee- is needed if the schools are to contin-
thoven’s masterpieces. “Traver’s ue on the upward trend.
MASA Rn 2a ALAA Ho
A. E. SHUMAKER BURGESS
PASSES AWAY ~~ WARNS BOYS
Alexander Eston Shumaker, eldest! Burgess Valentine Gress wishes to
son of the late Abraham and Mahala Dotify all parents that children must,
(Snyder) Shumaker, died Sunday be taught that throwing stones and
June 6th, 1915 at the family residence running in front of automobiles will
on Front street. He was born in Upper not be tolerated in the borough. Last
Turkeyfoot township, Somerset coun- Week seven boys were taken before
ty, 1847 was aged at the time of of | the burgess for such conduct, but they,
his death 67 years, 10 months and 19 | were paroled on their promise to dis- |
days. | continue such practices and to also o-}
Barly in youth he removed with his bey the curfew law. Second ing
parents to Meyers Mills, now Mey- will mean a heavy fine as the burgess
ersdale, where he has resided contin-| 27d the police are bound to break it keystone is what one might term a
lec
uously since with the exeception of | hia hefare some fatality or serious ac-
his term of service in the Union army | cident occurs.
and several years spent in the latter |
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operated the Livengood grist
as Boynton. When quite young he was |
employed as chore boy at different | tunately for the lad the car was not |
times for both Peter Meyers and Dan- | 80ing rapidly.
iel Buechley, two pioneer settlers and |
‘do their “worst,” and the result is one
Many children take great delight | of the funniest films of the farce com-
sixties and early seventies when he in seeing how near to an auto they 71y “lass ri or om hk
TR) ThA TUR AI 12% Wek a boy on Broad | ber, ny a Ni ht Get
at a point near Salisbury, now known Way ran right into the back wheel of : aL y g
a car driven by Oscar Gurley but for- | y.
| SUFFRAGISTS WILL HOLD “SIX
ton gave short talks which were en-
joyed by all. A selection by the Mey-
ersdale quartette was the next on
the program. The reports of the sec-
retary and treasurer were read and
approved.
The following officers were elected:
Pres., George H. Benford, 07; vice
pres, Park Weimer, 13; sec’y and
tras, Miss Grace Pfeiffer, '06. After
the Alumni song the association ad-
journed for another twelve months.
MOVING PICTURES
FOR FIREMEN’S BENEFIT.
One of those funny two-part Key-
stone comedies will be the added at-
raction at the ever popular Summer
Garden, Tuesday evening, June 15th
for the benefit of the local fire de-
partment, who have done some very
good work in the past year. Let every
loyal citizen turn out, help the fire-
men, and also get a good laugh for
the small price of ten cents. There
will be only one price of admission,
ten cents to all. Everybody over the
age of five years must have a ticket,
“Gussie’s Day of Rest” the two part
riot”. Sid Chaplin and his assistants
Another matter should be called to |
prominent men of affairs in the early the attention of owners of cows is
history and development of this com- | that in taking them to and from past-
munity.
Continued on 5th page.
TOILET PAPER, SIX ROLLS FOR
25¢c. TALCUM POWDER ABSOLUTE-
LY PURE, THREE CANS FOR .25¢c
—AT HOLZSHU
fully cared for by the owner,
| The children, taking the animal, get
& WEIMER'S. to playing, instead of attending
Get our prices on middling, chop | ordinance covering this and if not obey |
feed, grain, haym salt ete,
saive you money at Habel & Phillips. | ed upon to appear before the burgess. |
| of suffrage leaders at Somerset next
jure, they are often permitted to run | Tuesday, June 15, at the home of Mrs.
| over lawns and thereby cause much | BE. B. Kie
| damage. A beautiful lawn at High and Division of the Pennsylvania Woman
| Grant street, which has been so care- | Suffrage - Party.
COUNTY RALLY” AT SOMERSET
There will be a “Six County Rally”
rnan, Chairman of the Sixth
DEATH OF
One of Meyersdale Best Citizens
Passes Away on Wednes-
day Evening
The 'Well Known Photographer
One of Meyersdale’s most
esteemed
Elmer
highly
and well known citizens
Ellsworth Conrad, in the
prime of life, at the age of 52 years,
passed from the scenes of earth to
the rewards awaiting the faithful
and true, at his home on Centre and
High streets at nine o’clock on Wed-
nesday evening. Mr. Conrad about
all of his life had been subject to
stomach trouble and his death was
caused _by cancer of the stomach.
Mr. Conrad was born in Bedford and
when he was 14 years of age the fam-
ily moved to Frostburg. Mr. Conrad
early learned photography—the call-
ing in which he attained singular sue-
cess. About 23 years ago he began
business in Meyersdale. Shortly be-
fore that time he was united in mar-
riage with Miss Ida Ellen Deal, who
survives him as do the followinp
children, all at home: Esther, Lucile,
Ellsworth, Mary, James and John.
Five children have died. There are
surviving six sisters and two broth-
ers. Mr. Conrad was a devoted Chris
tian, a member of the Lutheran
church and his pastor, Rev. D. W.
Michael will conduct the funeral
services: in the church on Saturday
afternoon at 3 o’clock. Interment in
Union cemetery.
Mr. Conrad was a man who radia-
ted good cheer and his place will be
muigh nifssed in Meyersdale. When
he realizpd that his moments were
few on earth he tranquilly said that
it was all right with his spirit. Many
lives haye been brightened because
E. B. Conrad lived.
ty
FARM FOR TOWN
Excitement Caused When Over
Forty Men Hunt For Boy
Who Disappears.
Era mm
Aya
rf ound NextMorning at Station
On Saturday evening quite a little
excitement was caused when about
forty-five men were out in autos
hunting for John, the 15 year old son
of Samuel Hershberger a prosperous
farmer of near Grantsville whe had
left his home at four p. m. that after-
noon and who was not found until
Sunday morning,
The lad had been working in the
fields and about four p. m. in his
shirt sleeves and big straw hat start-
ed to walk to Meyersdale a distance
of from 12 to 13 miles. Just after he
had left the home farm hestopped at
Christ Yoder’s to tell them that their
calves were in his father’s field. The
conductor on a train| and others saw
him and after the search had been
started he was traced to this place
but could not be located that night.
The boy, perhaps with some inten-
tion of boarding a freight train, as
he had no money, was seen around
the station shortly before 10 Pp. In. by
Night Agent Sanders who told him
to go up into the abandoned tele-
‘graph tower for the night, not know-
ing that a search was being made.
Early on Sunday morning the father
went to the home of Agenf J. M.
Schlicht who at once got into commu-
nication with his night man and the
latter told of his observations of the
night. On going to the tower the boy
was found asleep. Upon being awa-
kened he told the father that he just
wanted to come to Meyersdale. When
he was taken back home he ran and
hid behind some baled hay before he
would go into the house. .
The boy has been afflicted with
stomach trouble and it is thought the
hot sun temporarily affected his mind,
augmentedby the fact that there had
been some slight reprimand. It was
shown that in no manner had he
planned to go away. The night’s anx-
iety to the family was the main re-
Altogether about 200 |
was of the loyal supporters of “Votes for |
recently badly damaged in this way.| Women” are ex
pected to attend. They |
| will be headed by the county chair- |
fo | man from
Madam Cow’s pranks, There is an | Fayette,
Bedford, Blair,
Cambria, |
Huntingdon and
Somerset |
j counties, all of which are included in |
we can | ed the owners of the cows will be call- | the Sixth Division of the Party.
The conference will last all day.
sult of the boy’s strange actions.
E. E. CONRAD
DEDICATION OF
POCAHONTAS CHURCH
St Mark’s Reformed Congregation Reach Goal They Strived For.
Services Greatly Enjoyed. Some of Those Who Gave
Furnishings and Windows.
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GREAT CROWD PRESENT SUNDAY ENJOYED GCCASION.
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POCATIONTAS REFORMED CHURCH
About 2,000 persons Sunday attend- ally the builling commitie
ed the dedication of the new St. Marks
Reformed church at Pocahontas. There
were several hundred autos ,more than
were ever seen at one time there.
Several hours before the service one |
2, compos-
ed of Rev. Kresge as chairman, F. A.
Werner, Noah Lint, Jonas Layman,
J. C. adder, J. Ww, Ark.ie, A. G. Yutzy,
Simun We.ner and oarvey Werner.
The church is one of the prettiest
of the prominent speakers was wonder
ing where the congregation would
come from and was astonished at the
great number who arrived. Not only
did they come with their friends and
families but they brought such big
baskets of good things to eat that
nearly every one was invited by some
one else to dine with them. The woods
were filled with the croud Though
the ladies of the church had provided
some eatables in the basement for
‘those who might wish them, there was
the crowd took in nearly all.
cash was raised and $1470 in pledges
making a total of $2058. An indebted-
ness of about $2,000 still remains.
Dr. Charles E. Schaeffer preached
a splendid sermon in the morning and
aother in the afternoon, but only a
small part of the big crowd could get
ening Rev. H. H. Wiant gave a very
good discourse to a large congregation.
The foundation of the church was
the Greenville Reformed and Luther-
an church, which about two years
ago was completely destroyed by fire.
This church was founded in 1848.
The first pastor was Rev. Benjamin
‘Knepper who for 24 years made it
‘his great work in life until 1878. The!
following were successive pastors:
Revs. L. D. Steckle, J. M. Schick, D.
D., C. H. Reiter, A. C. Snyder, Ph. D,, |
J. 7 Bair, J. D Hunsicker, Rev. |
Shupe, and the present pastor, Rev.
Alfred Schick Kresge, who
pastor , June 1st. 1913.
After the ‘church was burned, the
Lutherans of the congregation built
a house of worship opposite the old
edifice. The Reformed members have
through many trials reached the pres-
ent goal. Sometimes they worship-
ped in the Dunkard church, later in
the White Oak and In summer weath-
er, often in the grove. The task of
‘bringing the scattered members to-
gether for such a purpose has been a |
most difficult one, reflecting great cred
it upon the pastor and people, especi-
became |
The first session of the thirty-ninth
annual convention of the Lutheran
very little sold as the hospitality of dale, and Mrs. Shultz,
into the church to hear him. In the ev- |
of the churches of this county, noted
for its beautiful houses of worship.
The corner stone was laid September
3, 1914.
The beautiful baptismal font was
| Presented by Dr. W. H. Saylor and
| family of Berlin; the lectrum or read-
ing stand by Mrs. Samuel Yutzy. Mrs.
Maggie Bonheimer, of York, gave the
communion table and Bible in memory
of her parents,’ Mr. and Mrs. Aultmil-
ler. Other children of the latter couple
{, Mrs. Samuel Hoffmeyer, of Meyers-
of Berkley,
| with other relatives presented a wind-
During the day the sum of $588 in’ OW. Merchant A. S. Glessner donated
| 8 rug for the pastor's room. The three
| large memorial windows were given
| by the following: The St. Mark win-
| ow, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Lint and fami-
‘ly, in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
Lint; The Good Shepherd window, El-
‘der J. C. Miller and family; Christ
: Knocking at the Door, Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Yutzy. The Sunshine
gave a small window in honor of J. M.
Schick. Two windows in memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Glotfelty were
, given by their children and grand-
| children, The window in the pastor's
j room was given by the pastor and
wife. Other small windows were given
| by Dr. and Mrs. F. EB, Sass; the choir
window by the choir; In memory of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Werner by their
children; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker;
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Werner; Mr. and
Mrs. Fred A. Werner; Mrs. G. M.
Wright and son; and Mrs. SusanHel-
wig, in memoryof her husband and
daughter; one in memory of Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Werner by their chil-
dren. Undertaker Price, of Meyers-
dael besides a nice donation has pro-
mised to furnish the study table for
the pastor’s room. 2
The Amity choir sang three splen-
did anthems that were greatly appre-
ciated. The Baldwin and Livengood
orchestra also very kindly furnished
excellent music for the occasion.
St. Mark’s has now about 130 mem-
bers and a flourishing Sabbath School
and the prospects are bright for the
future of the church.
ANNUAL LUTHERAN
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Two Days’ Profitable Meeting Held In Meyersdsls Church This
Week. Many County Delegates Here.
The Salisbury choir rendered a beau-
tiful selection. A collection taken for
Sunday School Association convened | the home missionary work amounted
in the Zion Lutheran Church in this | to $12.49. The committee on resolu-
place’ on Monday evening at 7:30 o’- tions was appointed as follows—Rev.
clock for a service of three days. The | H. S. Rhoads, Rev. Snyder, W. BH.
pastor of the church is the Rev. D. | Walker, A. J. Weimer. Committee on
W. Michael.
Prof. I. H. Mack very spiritedly
Some Good Bargains in
MOTOR CYCLES
week at
this |
Gurley’s Sport- |
ing Goods Store.
ie mss a
Bargains in dried fruits and canned
conducted the singing of the conven-
tion. The vesper service was Jed by
Rev.
ence with a duet. At 7:30 p. m. the ad
dress of the evening was delivered
goods at Hable & Phillips.
by Rev. L. B. Wolf, D. D,,
al secretary of Foreign
af
S. N. Carpenter. Rev. and Mrs. |
| W. H. B. Carney delighted the audi-
|
the gener- | Pierce Miller;
Missions. |
| Credentials—R. H. Philson, Miss Lou
| Floto and Miss Lulu Plitt.
On Tuesday morning Rev. R. D.
| Clare conducted the devotional exes
cises, following which the accompany-
ing delegates were enrolled:
Friedens—A. J. Weimer; Somerset--
Mrs. Laura K. Baush; Casebeer—
Salisbury—Miss Amap-
Continued on 4th page.