THE MEYERSDALE
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
AT MEYERSDALE, PA.
K. Cleaver, Editor
When paid strictly in advance $1.25
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HAPPENINGS THROUGHOUT
SOMERSET COUNTY
On Tuesday, September 7th, 1915,
on what is known as the old Johna-
than Dumbauld farm,two miles south
of Kingwood, Pa., there will be an old
fashioned family reunion.
Four judges, one of whom will be
Judge W_, H. Ruppel of Somerset, will
sit in the Westmoreland county
courts next Monday when the August
criminal term opens. An immense
number of cases is scheduled for tri-
al.
C. BE, Thomas, manager of the
‘Thomas-Ream Prop Company of For-
wardsville, has been awarded the con-
tract for cutting timber from the
right of way for the new Western
Maryland railroad. The new road will
necessitate a change in the Johnstown
turnpike at that place.
Judge William H. Ryppel has refus-
ed the appeal of the Brothercvalley
Coal company for a new trial in the
action brought against the concern by
Andy Protosenia, an employe, for in-
juries he sustained in the Brothers-
valley operations at McDonaldton.
Protosenia recently secured a verdict
for $8,860 against the coal company
in a suit for damages.
Jedi Show, of near Confiuence re-
cently celebrated his eightieth birth:
day anniversary with a family gather-
ing. A day or two before the event
he went to the First National Bank of
Conflunce where he placed on deposit
in the name of his son and three
daughters $1,000 to each of their ac-
counts, presenting them with a bank
book.
Boswell's public library is to be dedi-
cated in the near future. The institu-
tion was established by the Public
Welfare Association of Boswell has
grown in popularity, and the associa-
tion is desirous of making it an up-to-
date library. In order to do this funds
must be secured and more books will
have to be obtained to fill the shelves
of the library. A festival will be held
in the town park within a few weeks
for the benefit of the Association, and
- the proceeds will be used in complet-
ing the establishment of the library.
MiSS MIRIAM GLESSNERS I
ENTERTAINSG. |
In honor of Misses Cornelia Davis
of Keyser, and Zilda Eisfeller of
Chieago, Miss Miriam Glessner,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert fs!
Glessner of Meyers avenue, entertain-
ed with a pretty porch party followed
with a dinner yesterday afternoon.
Miss Davis, formerly of Meyersdale
is visiting at the home of Mr. Russell
Hoblitzell, South Side and Miss Eis-
feller is spending the summer at the
home of Mr, W. 8. Livengood, editor
of the Republican.
Those present were Cornelia Davis,
Zilda Eisfeller, Kathryn Sipple, Julia
Hoblitzell, Mabel Baer, Mary Cover,
Margaret Shpley, Elizabeth Block,
Louise Hocking, Elizabeth Hocking,
Hilda Lichty, Estelle Rowe, and Hazel
Rosenberger. :
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EXECUTOR’S NOTICE. f
Estate of Herman B. Beal, late of
Larimer Township, Somerset Coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, Deceased.
Letters testamentary on above es-
‘tate having been granted to the un-'
dersigned by the proper authority, |
‘notice is hereby given to all persons
knowing themselves to be indebted
to said estate to make immediate pay-
, ment and those having claims against
the same to present them duly aau-
thenticated for settlement to the un-
dersigned on Saturday, October 9th,
1915 at the residence of the executor
in Wittenburg, Larimer Township,
Somerset County, Pa.
Ross R. Scott, JACOB E. GEIGER,
Attorney. Executor.
LADIES BUSY TWELVE.
This is an organization of twelve
ladies of Meyersdale, whose motto
seems to be “Busy”, To-day they are
active in having an auto outing with
their husbands in tow. They purposed
visiting at Accident, Cove, Oakland
and Mt. Lake Park. A part of the
day’s menu, at least so scheduled is
a corn roast. The twelve ladies are
Mrs. John Cover, Mrs. B. E. Shipley,
Mrs. Chas. Phillips, Mrs. E. C. Kyle,
Mrs, W. H. Stattler, Mrs. Philip
Geidt, Mrs. A. S. Glessner, Mrs. D.
J. Fike, Mrs. W. H. Lint, Mrs. J. H.
Bowman, Mrs. W, H. Baldwin.
Jacob C. Dietz of Lichty, candidate
for director of the poor is in this eni
of the county for the past few
Mr. Dietz served as Poor Director
for a term 16 years ago and acted as
superntendent for three years.
record is such that the of
the county need him there again and
jt looks as if he were going to get
back once more for another term
He
interest
CONFLUENCE
Mrs. T. W, Black and son Charles,
who have been visiting relatives in
Illinois, arrived home a few days ago.
Mr. and Mrs, E. B. Black of this
place, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Black
and daughter of Frlendsville, Md., left
yesterday in the latter’s automobile
for a several days’ visit in Atlantic
City and other eastern points.
Mrs. Nona Weaver who has been
spending some time in Braddock, re-
turned to her home here recently.
A, J. Teets of Savanah, Ga. has re-
turned home, after a visit with friends
in Friendsville, Md.,, where he for-
merly resided.
Rev. M. L. Clare, wife and two chil-
dren of Apollo, were here a few days
ago on their return from visiting Mrs.
Claire’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl-
man in Ursina, for several days.
Mrs. George Phillippi and two chil-
dren have gone to Connellsville to
visit Mrs. Phillippi’s mother, Mrs. Ag-
nes Swan.
Mrs. Amos Kurtz of Addison who
was visiting her son, Lloyd here for
several days has gone to Humbert to
vitit another son, George,
Dr. W. S. Mountain, of this place
met with a very serious acident on
Thursday while en route to the pic-
nic grounds to haul people to town.
While passing a narow point in the
road above the Munson cottage his
car turned over several times result
ing in the doctor having a broken leg
in three places and otherwise being
injured. The fracture was reduced by
Dr. H. P. Meyers.
Rev. J, D. Frye, pastor of the Ban-
tist church at Ohiopyle will preach
in the Confluence Baptist church on
Sunday morning and evening.
Members of the Prohibition party
met in the council chamber a few ev-
enings ago and made up the following
ticket: Judge of election, Thomas
Knight; inspector of election, Rev.
LePage; justice of the peace, A. R.
Humbert; council, E. E. McDonald,
Rev. J. A, Hopkins, Wm. Grantz;
school directors, W. A. Burnworth,
M. R. Osler; auditor, Rev. E. B. Boy-'
er; constable, John E, Seibert; tax-
collector, J. M. Flannigan.
ST. PAUL.
Mr. and Mrs. David Menges, of
Meyersdale, were the guests of Os-
car Sipple over Sunday.
Mr. Jonas Lichty and family, and
Mrs. George Schram, all of Salisbury,
were visitors at the home of Mr. Ross
Sechler on Sunday.
Mrs. Jacob Beals, who underwent
an operation at a Cumberland hos-
pital some time ago, was in Sunday
school last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Simon Engle and their
son Ray and Rob. Engle left for,
Akron, Ohio, in an automobile, They
are lookng for a new location to work
and live.
Mr. C. J. Rhoades was called to the
Memorial Hospital in Johnstown on
Friday night to see his brother, Ralph
Rhoades, who was hurt in the mines at
Jerome. He found him in a serious
condition.
The St. Paul children are getting
"anxious to enter school which will op-
en for the term on Sept. 13.
Do our schools fit our boys and girls
for life? Should the laboring man’s
child have more knowledge than is
necessary to produce the means of
life. Will bread alone meets his
| needs? If he is taught trades or gets
vocational training at public expense
should he not also be employed by
the same public? Should private in-
terests gain by his training; that is
should some one make a profit out
of it.
BOYNTON
Margaret Branch was a Sunday vis-
itor of the Misses Thomas.
Miss Emma Gray went to Johus-
town Sunday where she intends to
go to school.
Mrs. Bert Wagner left for Pittsburg
Saturday expecting to spend several
weeqs with friends.
Mahlon Shumaker is building a fine
new stable.
Oscar Haus motored to Pinto, Md.
oh Friday and returned With eleven
crates of fine peaches Saturday even-
ing.
A big girl baby arrived atthehome
of George Deniker on Wednesday
evening.
The lawn fete held Saturday even-
ing by the M_ E. Church was largely
attended in spite of the heavy rains
ad muddy roads. i
Boynton M. E. church held a very
successful ice cream festival Satur-
day night. In spite of the pouring rain
there was a good crowd in attendance.
The Boynton band came and added
to the pleasure of the eveing by the
good music. The success of the so-
cial does credit to the faithful work of
the ladies of the church under the lea-
dership of Mrs. Geo. Hillegas and Mrs.
Wm. Augenbright,
No. 5 Shipping tags on hand ready
to print what you want on them.
TRY A POUND OF RED RIBBON
COFFEE AT BITTNER'€ GROCERY
GRANTSVILLE.
Miss Edna Maybury from the East-
ern Shoe is spending a few days
with Miss Ruth Keller. The girls
‘were room-mates at College.
Mr. and Mrs. Clayborne James and
children of Wilmington, N. C. are
guests at the Casselman for a few
weeks.
Bayard Keller has accepted a posi-
tion as druggist with a leading firm
in Wilmington, Del.
Mr. Sylvester Ryland of Meyers-
dale is spending a few days with his
daughter, Mrs. Chas. Younkin. Dr,
Harry Ryland and family spent Sun-
day wth Mrs. Younkin.
Mrs. Russell Brewer and Miss Mary
Brewer returned to Rockville, Md.
after a month’ stay at the Casselman.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Reed of Meyers-
dale and Miss Jessica Reed, of New.
York have been spending several
weeks at the Casselman, On Thurs-
day evening they entertained Mr. and
Mrs. Barchus at a chicken and waffle
supper. :
A large number of autoists took
supper at the National on Sunday.
Ray Bevans and wife returned to
Chicago on Monday after a week's
stay with former’s sister, Miss Maud
Bevans. ' Hin;
Rev. and Msr. Lewis with their two
children and Mrs. Armstrong, of
Waynesburg, Pa., are guests at the
Casselman, Y
Mrs. Cecelia Bond, of Frostburg,
spent a week with Mrs. Susan Durst,
Mrs. Theresa Slicer is the guest of |
her niece, Mrs. Chas, Younkin. -
Mrs. Sallie Frost, of Frostburg, and
Miss Haidee Frost, of Kansas City,
Mo., are the guests of Mrs. Miram
Broadwater. The two guests, Mrs.
Broadwater, Ethel and Olin all spent
Thursday in Oakland and Mt. Lake
Park making the trip in Broadwater’s '
Reo. :
Miss Eleanor Smyth has returned to
Frostburg after spending several
weeks with her school-chum, Miss
Vida Engle,
Messrs. Knieriem, Sipple and the
Gress brothers who have been camp-
ing at the Evans Cottage, returned
to Meyersdale on Sunday.
Mr. William Rodda, of Frostburg,
representative of the Cumberland
Press,with his three children, spent
a week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Leatham. :
Mrs. Royer and daughter, of Union-
bridge, Md., formerly of this’ place,
spent a few days with Mrs. Miriam
Broadwater. Bo
Mr, and Mrs. Gus, Zellers, Jusel.
Gratta and Margaret Broadwatér were
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
"FOR SALE— Pony, saddle harness
343 |
and runabout in first class condition,
. apply at Baer & Co.
BOARDING.
| Several desirable persons can obtain
very reasonable board on the South
Side. Apply at this office. 2—2t*
| FOR RENT—Brick Building with 6
rooms having a bath room, a boiler,
cement cellar.Situated on Center St.
lin Meyersdale, being part of the
Stone Building, at the very low price
of $8.00 per month. Apply to Jno. A.
Miller, Meyersdale, R. D. No. 2, Pa.
NOTICE—Is hereby given the public
-in general, that my wife, Emma A.
Hoover, has left my bed and board
without just cause. | will not pay any
bills contracted by her on my ac-
count.
Blackfield, Pa. —Garrett, R. D. Pa...
LLOYD S. HOOVER.
August 16, 1915.
WANTED—At once 50 to 100 Miners,
Steady work. Apply at Superintend-
‘ent’s office, Carney Mine, Donohoe
Station, Penn’a.
NOTICE—Is hereby given that sll
(patrons of the Sand Spring Water
Company are urged to see that their
spigots and flush tanks are in good re-
‘pair, so as to prevent waste of wa-
ter.
'NOTICE—Is hereby given that the
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Clothing
In Their
HARTLEY & BALDWINS
Display of
FALL STYLES
Headquarters for Latest Styles in Men's Wear.
ce
and Hats
Windows.
HARTLEY & BALDWIN,
MEYERSDALE,
PENN’A.
Pr -
PA A NIN INI ee ee te
| bills due Becker & Streng, Millers,
{ who dissolved partnership in April
| last, after August 9 are to be settled
| with each of the two members of
! said firm, that is one-half of thé a-|
| mount of each bill is to be paid to one |
of the firm and the other half to the |
other member of the firm. !
A reasonable time will be given |
to close these accounts, then | shall
place my portion of the accounts un-
settled in legal hands for collection.
..In the daytime | am at the Habel |
& Phillips Warehouse.
This has been agreed to by both
members of the firm.
GEORGE BECKER.
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, Mgr..
ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of Elmer BE, Conrad, late of
calling on old friends in Grantsville
Russell, who has been taking treat-
; time was had by all.
‘Mr. and Mrs. Shontaeg will be missed
ment at the Maryland State Sana-
torium, we are glad to note, is much
improved in health. ;
On Monday night a party and dance |en to all persons indebted to said es-
was held at the National by Miss Ben-
lah Bender. On Tuesday and Thurs-
day evenings the young people were
all invited down to the Casselman
Cabin, better named for the time be-
ing “Camp-de-bum,” and a royal good
On Saturday
night a dance was held in the Broad-
water Hall.
On Monday of this week a party of
girls who had been camping in the
Hitchens Camp, broke camp and re-
turned to their homes.
Mr. and Mrs. David Schontaeg and
little son returned to their home in
New York, making the trip by auto.
The road between here and Accident
has been completed and with the ex-
ception of Jno. O. MacDonald, who
has rmained to supervise the shipping
of machinery, all the Rob Roy Co. has
returned to their homes in New York
State after two years spent in this
section while building state roads,
as we had become accustomed to see-
ing the car whizzing by any time dur-
ing the day and to seeing little David
on the streets or playing around the
hotel.
Mrs. Charles is spending several
weeks with her sister, Miss Margaret
Brown.
Services were held in the Lutheran
Church on Sunday by Rev. Gney.
After the services Rev. Oney re-
mained for dinner with Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Ringer.
Mr. James Miller and daughter,
Helen returned to Pittsburg after
visiting friends at this town,
Mr. and Mrs. H, L. Griffith, Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Beachy with Harry Lint as
chaffeur composed an auto party to
Accident, Oakland, Md, and Terra
Alta, W. Va. on Thursday. While at
the latter place, Mr. Beachy and Mr.
Griffiith bought six horses, among
them being a team that weighed nigh
the two ton mark.
Dr, Selby of Oaklad brought Miss-
es Edna Mayberry and Mary Porter
to Grantsville in his car on Sunday,
| busy building several houses for the
Miss Maybury remaining and Miss |
Porter returning to Oakland the same |
day.
CARD OF THANKS.
We the members of the Swastika
Clu to thank the people of
, Md., and vicinity for the |
shown us while camping at
Park.
Iman
| visiting his
Meyersdale Borough, Somerset Coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Letters of Administration in the
above estate having been issued to
the undersigned, notice is hereby giv-
tate to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against the es-
tate may present them for settlement
to the undersigned at the late resi-
dence of the decedent on Saturday
the 21st day of October, 19165, at one
o'clock, P. M.
SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Faidley of
near McDonaldton visited the form
er’'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
Faidley over last Sunday.
Miss Ruth Mayer, of Frostburg,
who had been visiting at the home of .
William Herwig for several weeks,
returned home on Wednesday,
Danijel Kinsinger, Noah Kinsinger
and S. M. Gnagey are each building
silos at present.
Mr. and Mrs. George Vought and
family were visitors at the home of
Austin Miller's on Sunday last.
S. M. Gnagey left on Monday mor-
ning for Jerome to visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Savannah Rhoads and from
there to visit his son-in-law, Ralph
Rhoads who is a patient in the Cot-
tage State Hospital at Johnstown,
suffering from a broken leg and oth-
er injuries received in the Jerome
mines.
Levi Lee one of the oldest residents
of this township near Garrett visited
at the home of L, A. Kretchman over
last Sunday.
Born to Mr and Mrs David Milelr a
daughter last week.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Heckle who had
been attending the Panama Exposi-
tion and visited elsewhere in the
west, returned home last Saturday
well pleased with the trip.
Simon Beachy is busy building an
addition to his house.
The Muncy Lumber Company has
now completed its narrow gauge from
the B. & O. R, R. to its new lumber |
camp at Laurel Meadow and are now |
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accommodation of the people who are |
in their employ.
Our public schools will open next |
Monday where every lawful pupil
should attend to be educated at the
publc expense. We know of no better |
plan for the 856 pupils in this town- |
ship to be than in the school room.
Frank Stotler of Akron, O_, is here
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. |
H. St Tr
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ROCKWOOD
Miss Nannie Foulke, of Pittsburg,
is spending her vacation as the guest
of her cousin, Miss Ada Snyder, at the
home of the latter’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. M. H. Snyder.
Miss Francis Parker and brother
Frank, have returned to their home in
Ursina, after a visit at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Zearfoss.
"Mrs, Guy Gahes and daughter Elaine,
of Harrisburg, are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. James E. Douglas, on Market st.
Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Hecker and son
Earl, are guests of friends and rela-
tives in Bakersville.
N. B. Sanner has recently purchased
the general store of Fred Trimpey, at
Trent, and it is reported he expects to
move his family and household goods
from Rockwood to Trent in the near
future.
Mr. and Mrs, Edwin Sayvder and
daughter Anna Mary, have returned
home after a visit at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. George Coleman at Guard,
Md.
R. B. Huff and parents have moved
their household goods to Cumberland,
Md.
Mrs. Russell Fortney and her son
James who have been spending sever-
al weeks with relatives in Keyser, W.
Va. have returned to Rockwood,
Arthur Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs.
E. E. Miller has gone to join a camp-
ing party at Green Springs, W. Va.
Postmaster Ross Souser had as his
guest last week, N. B. Critchfield, the
secretary of agriculture.
George Miller has} purchased a
Dodge car; Henry Mosholder and
James Pritts have just purchased
Ford cars.
Samuel Shumaker and the little son
of Mine supt. Thorny have each re-
cently undergone operations at the
hospital at Cumberland.
A son was born recently to Mr and
Mrs, Irvin Woolf.
Everett is encouraging a proposi-
tion to start a rubber company there
and without any effort being made a
large portion of the amount necessary
has been subscribed. All stock sold
before the erection of the factory
can be purchased at par value, but af-
ter works are in operation the stock
will rapidly increase in value and will
be hard to secure.
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN.
—Rev. Wm_ M. Howe, Pastor. Servi-
ces for next Sunday—Morning sub-
ject,“What hath God Wrought,” being
an Anniversary sermon on his being
one year in Meyersdale. Evening sub-
Baltimore & Ohio
16-DAY_ EXCURSIONS TO
NORFOLK
AND
OLD POINT
COMFORT =
VIRGINIA
JULY 15 AND 29
AUGUST 12 AND 26
SEPTEMBER 9
$8.50
ROUND TRIP
GOOD IN COACHES ONLY.
For $2.00 additional, tickets will be
good in Pullman cars with
Pullman tickets.
The route is rail to Washington or Balti-
more and delightful steamer trip
to destination,
Full Information at Ticket Offices.
AANA AN
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Joseph L. Tressler
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Meyersdale, Penn’a.
Residence: Office:
309 North street 229 Center Street
Economy Phone. Both Phones.
Anyone in need of a first-class Slate
Roof, write to J. S. WENGERD
as we have
No. 1 Bangor or Sea Green Slate
in stock at Meye.dale and can give
you a good price on slate
GALVANIZED ROOFING
at the lowest prices
We have a good stock on hand and
prices will be higher when this is sold,
also Spouting.
Write for Delivered Prices
to any Railroad Station
J. S. WENGERD
MEYERSDALE,
wim PENNA.
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ject, “The Time of the Setting of the
| Throne in Heaven. Sunday school at
9:30 a. m. Christian Workers Meeting
at 6:45 p. m. and Bible Class Friday
at 7:30 p. m.
DEAD LETTER LIST.
Mgr. Foot Ball, Keystone Academy;
Mrs. Bessie Pillips; W. L. Wentz; |
Mrs. Mary WN. Kelly.
Aug. 23. J.F, Naugle, P. M.
Read “THE BLACK TORTOISE”
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i The Economy Telephone Company
| for the past four or five weeks under
| the direction of Superintendent H. W.
Shultz have been adding another wire
| to their system in Greenville town-
| ship and into Salisbury, this making
{it a two-wire system throughout. This
co about fifteen hundred
| ‘phones in use,
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All kinds of job work here.
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