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THE MEVERSDALE
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
AT MEYERSDALE, PA.
K. Cleaver, Editor
When paid strictly in advance $1.25
When not paid in advance $1.50
CANDIDATES MUST
i FILE ACCOUNTS.
The Corrupt Practices Act of 1906
requires all persons who were candi
dates for nomination at the recent
primary election to file an account
at the office of Frank A. Harah. Clerk
of Courts. Where oath or affirmation
is made to the account before aJus-
tice of the Peace and forwarded to
Mr. Harah, a fee of fifteen cents for
filing must accompany the account
otherwise the officer is not required
to file it.
: Any persons who fail to comply
¥ with the provisions of the law, by
filing an untruthful account or by
failing to file an account, shall, upon
conviction, be guilty of a misdemean-
or, and shall be liable to a fine of not
less than fifty dollars or more than
one thousand dollars, or by imprison-
ment for not less than one month of
more than two years, either or both,
at the discretion of the Court.
“Candidates for nomination”. re-
ferred to in the Act includes all per-
sons whose names were presented for
nomination to public office at any
primary meeting, caucus, or conven-
tion, whether or not such persons
were actually nominated thereat.
The term “candidate for election”
includes all persons whose names
were printed on the
or any official sticker used at the
election; also, all persons voted for
who received at least ten per cent. of
the highest vote received by the sec-
cessful candidate for such office, but
‘whose names were not printed on the
official ballots.
All candidates whose expenditures
were more than fifty dollars must file
their accounts within thirty days, all
others within fifteen days. Such ac-
counts must also show the unpaid.
debts and obligation of any such can- |
didate for election expenses,
official ballot,
CARETAKERS FOR
STATE HIGHWAYS
+ County " Superintendent
‘ways Gilbert 'F. Endsley, has an-
‘nounced the appointment of five men’
who will have constant supervision
over the State highways in this
county, and whose duty it will be to
patrol the roads under their super-
i vision and repair them wherever
Pe .
C. H. Fyock will have charge of the
| Lineots Highway from Buckstown
' east to the top of the mountain.
i Guy Lambert will have supervision
of the same road from Buckstown to
Stoyestown.
Francis M. Kimmel’s territory is
from Stoyestown to Ferrelton.
William Sumey’s territory is from
Ferrelton west to the top of the moun
tain.
Russell M. Young will have ‘super-
vision of the two stretches of State
road east and north of Somerset
Borough.
These caretakers who will receive
the parts of the roads under their su-
pervision almost daily. ‘They are ex-
| pected to keep the drains and ditches
constantly open, to watch defects
in bridge planks, to repair defects
{in road surface and to repair and to,
whitewash guard rails. In case of
flood, washout or a case of emergen-
cy they are expected to use the pro- /
per warning signals to travelers.
‘They will be required to remove
brush from the side of the road, to
watch the condition of the curves,
railroad approaches, bridges, cross
roads, and to keep the shoulders of
the road trimmed in. order that the |
surface water will flow freely into:
the ditches. The appointees will be
under the supervision of Supt. Endley
to whom they must make reports reg-
ularly.
CONFLUENCE
District Deputy Grand Master G. W..
~ Cassler of Holsopple, was here Friday
night and intalled the following
officers in the Odd Fellows’ lodge:
Noble grand, Alvin Porterfield; vice
grand, O. C. Butler; secretary, G. 4.
| Frantz; treasurer, R. E. Black; war
with ' den, O. R. Bender; conductor, Grant! Barred Plymouth Rock
of High- |
$1.75 a day will be expected to cover |
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| . POULTRY PRIZES.
Contiued from st Page.
| The fine display of Anconss and
“White Leghorns made. by Edison Hay
‘reflects much credit upon him as a
breeder of fine poultry. Mr. Hay has
been showing some exceptionally fine
'and has now started with Anconas
in which we trust he will develop
the same quality heh. as in the Leg-
‘horns. li
| BE. C; Newman, of Blk Lick, anoth-
er new exhibitor, showed three very
fine Toulouse geese and we hope that
he will bring more ofthese fine fel-
lows next year.
The Bantam classes were well
represented by our loyal exhibitors,
Jerome Countryman and Miss Rose
Anne Gumbert. Mr. Countryman had
a fine show of his Golden Sebrights.
Miss Gumbert showed the White
Cochins and three Blue Andalusians.
Both exhibitors’ birds ‘were much ad-
mired by the visitors. :
Elmer Manhorn showed a Buff Ply-
mouth Rock pullet that had four legs.
This bird is quite a freak of nature:
and was very much of an attracton.
Howard Shockey showed some excel
lent birds in his BazredgRocks, Pekin
| Ducks, S. C. Legherns, White Leg ;
‘horns and“ White Rosks. His first
{ prize Barred Rock pullet was a dan-
/dy His ducks were of good size and
snow white. There were also some
fine birds among his Leghorns and
White Rocks.
Conrad Bonheimer, one of our new
exhibitors, put on a nice display of
his young Pekin ducks and we trust
will have more ewith us next year.
Chas. Plitt, who has a fine poultry
farm near our town showed some of
Leghorns with us for quite awhile;
the best White Plymouth Rocks and
S. GC. White Leghorns ever seen at |
our fair and we are sure he will have
a larger exhibit next season.
The Prize ‘Winners.
The different varieties shown and
the winners of the Prizes are as fol-
lows:
Partridge Plymouth Roeks—All pri]
zes to Bird Bros.
Bronze Turkeys—All prizes to Bird
Bros.
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the nature and amount of each and to PYle; Tight supporter to the noble!t® H. L. Fike except 1st. {pullet.
owing.
The mangled
known man apparently a foreigner,
were found Thursday night along the !
Baltimore & Ohio railroad, at Boswell |
opposite the Atlantic mines. The head
had been severed from the body.
‘There were no papers on the body to
identify the man. He had been seen in
Boswell that evening in an intoxica-
ted condition.
The unveiling of the Weaver monu-
ment in the Shetler cemetery in Con-
emaugh township will take place on
Oct. 30. Jonas A. Weaver, Jonas J.
‘Weaver and Daniel D. Weaver, a com-
mittee appointed at the last reunion
of the clan to select a shaft to be plac-
ed on the grave of Jacob Weaver the
first of the family to settle in this sec-
tion, has completed its” work.
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MARRIED.
NAUGLE-KOONTZ
A pretty wedding was solemnized
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram J.
Koontz of Hooversville Thursday,
when their daughter was married to
Jean Earnest Naugle, son of Mr. and
Mrs. H. D. Naugle of Hillshoro, by the
Rev. 8S. G. Shaffer, of Hooversville.
‘The attendents were Miss Verda BE.
Naugle, a sister of the bridegroom,
and Charles Koontz, a brother of the
bride. The bride is one of the most
popular young women in Hooversville,
Mr. Naugle is employed in the railway
mail service between Pittsburg and
Cincinnati. The couple left Hoovers-
ville Friday morning for an eastern
honeymoon tour to include Gettys-
burg, Washington, Atlantic City and
Philadelphia, and on their return
they will reside in Pittsburg.
SECREST—GILWARD.
On Thursday at Cumberland, Mr.
C. W. Secrest, son of the late C. M
Secrest of near this place, and Miss
Caroline Marie Gilward, of Philadel-
phia. The groom has already entered
into partnership with his sister’s hus-
band, Mr. E. E. Zinn, of this place in
the draying business.
BERLIN
A Lyceum course for Berlin for the
coming season is now an assured fact.
A Sunday School Convention of
Circuit No. 9 of the Church of the
Brethren will be held in the Pike
Church on Saturday, Ostober 9, after-
noon and evening sessions, for which
an excellent program has been ar- |
ranged. |
The State Highway department has |
sent notice that the street paving will |
not go on at present on account of
cold weather.
PUBLIC SALE—At Garrett Saturday
October 16 at 2 p. m. All kinds of
Household articles—Stoves, Cooking
Utensils, Sewing Machine, Parlor
Suit, Beds, Beddirg, Carpet, Rugs, |
Curtains Canned Fruit Ete.
MRS. AH ENOS.
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remains of an un-|
| grand, M. A. Goller; left supporter to
ithe noble grand, J. W. Clouse; chap-
Hain, William Burnworth; outside
! guardian, R. M. Gerhard; right sup-
‘porter to the vice grand, H. P. Burn-
worth; left supporter to the vice grand
| Floyd Derrell; right scene supporter,
| Fred Marquart; representative to the
grand lodge, H. R. Watson; trustee,
for eighteen months, W. A. Burn-
worth, wv
Contractor J. W. Clouse is raising
| the residence of A. L. Burd and putt-
ing a new foundation under it. It wiil
be three or four feet higher than form-
erly.
L. Wa Weakland of Meyersdale, for-
merly of this place, was in town re-
cently on business.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Show are visit-
ing their daughter and her husband,
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Maddox, of Fair-
mont, W. Va.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kregar of Low-
er Turkeyfoot township, were busi:
ness visitors in town tast week.
Miss Gertrude Show is visiting
friends in Pittsburg.
Harry Huston, of Humbert, who re-
cently underwent an operation for ap-
pendicitis at Frantz, Hospital here,
was in town Saturday.
* Miss Christine Flanigan, who has
been suffering from a siege of typhoid
fever, is able to be out.
A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Havner was operated on at Frantz’s
Hospital recently for enlarged tonsils.
Miss Mary Nedrow has returned to
her home in Somerfield after a visit
with friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers and
four children of Somerfield, were
here on their way to Ursina to visit
friends.
Judge Anderson of Washington, D.
C., was here on his return home from
‘|a visit with friends at Addison.
Mrs. Lee Wagner has returned to
her home in Connellsville after visit-
ing her father, I. L. Hall here several
days.
George G. Lyons of Washington,
Pa., is visiting his family here for a
days.
Downer Saylor and Charle Glotfel-
ty returned recently from an auto
trip to Gettysburg , Washington, At-
lantic- City and Philadelphia.
Miss Elsie Beggs of Confluencs,
spent Wednesday calling on friend
at this place.
MOTHERS’ PENSIONS.
Four months in arrears, the state
has at last made provision for the pay
iment of mother’ pensions. In West-
moreland county $895.50 due for June
July, August and September was held
back until October 1.
hardship was caused among the wom- |
en who were dependent
money to aid them.
upon this |
10—Cent Rolls Fancy Toilet
Paper for 25 cts. at Bittner’s Grocery ' tl!
Considerable |
| be planted in
S. C. Brown Leghornggmall prizes
to Howard Maust. ’
Buff Orpingtons—All prizes to Dr.
J. W. Wenzel. i
S. C. Buff Leghorns—Al :
Chas. Dunn. ’
Toulouse Geese—All prj
Newman. 4
G. 8S. Bantams—All pri
ome Countryman. ; Ff
W. Cochin Bantams prizes to
Rose Anne Gumbert. :
White Wyandottes—All to Mahlon
Werner.
Barred Plymouth Rocks—First pul-
let to Howard Shockey; all others to
H. 1. Fike.
White Plymouth Rocks—GCharles
Plitt, 1st and2nd cockerel and 1st and
2nd pullet; and first pen; Howard
Shockey, first and second hen.
Blue Andalusians—All prizes
Rose Anne Gumbert.
S. C. White Leghorns—Edison Hay
first and second cock; first and sec-
ond hen and first pen; Chas. Plitt,
1st, 2nd and 3rd pullet; E. A. Fogle,
1st cockerel. and Howard Shockey,
2nd cockerel.
Bourbon Red Turkeys—All prizes to
D. D. Meese.
White Holland, Turkeys—Mahlon
Werner, 1st cock and 2nd hen and
1st and 2nd cockerel; D. D. Meese
sec. cock and sec. hen.
Pekin Ducks—Howard Shockey, 1st
and sec. old drake, and 1st. and 2nd
old duck; Conrad Bonheimer, 1st and
2nd young drake and 1st. and 2nd
young duck.
Anconas—All prizes to Edison Hay.
Buff Plymouth Rocks—Elmer Man-
: prizes tc
to
horn, pullet; Howard Shockey, 1st.
cockerel, 1st. pullet and 1st pen.
White Guineas—Bird Bros. 1it.
cock; Mahlon Werner, see. cock and
1st. cockerel and 1st. pullet.
WANT GAME PROTECTED
Through the efforts of branches of
the Wild Life League in various coun-
ties of the state, more petitions are
going in to the state game commission
daily asked closed seasons for quail,
ring-neck pheasants, turkey and deer
in order to protect these nearly ex-
tinct species of game.
: Fayette, Westmogland and Somer-
set counties are closed to deer hunters
until January 1, 1916, and at several
places young deer have been set out
and are thriving. The herd loosed in
Springfield township last year has
multiplied considerably, according to
reports from the mountains.
Westmoreland courtv asks a closea
season for ringnecks and quail for
two years and petitions are in circul-
| circulation in Fayette Co. for a closed
{season on quail, wild turkey, ring-
and Hungarian quail.
The closing of many more counties
| for deer is expected before the open-
| ing of the season and no game is to
any county which has
not petitioned for a closed season on
necks
the particular game desi
! rels with better
CULTIVATING AMERICAN PLUMS
New Bulletin States Horticulturists
Have Developed a Fruit of Value
Long Overlooked.
The wild North American plum has
glven rise to more cultivated varieties
than any other of the native fruits ex-
cept ‘the grape.
175, Minnesota 74 and South Dakota
44. In Texas 97 varieties have origin-
ated. In these western and southern
regions where several of the species
appear to have reached greatest per-
fection in the wild condition the great-
est development in the future, under
cultivation may probably also be ex-
‘pected to take place, according to a
new bulletin of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture (No. 172) entitled “The
Varieties of Plums Derived from Na-
tive American Species.”
The new publication is a professional
paper which should be of especial in-
terest to the growers of fruit, particu-
larly those engaged in plum breeding.
It gives a list of native varieties and
hybrids showing the origin of each va-
riety and the species to which it be-
longs, which should be of considerable
vaiue to the nurseryman and orchard-
ist. It also gives credit to the various
state experiment stations and private
individuals who have furnished mater-
ial used in investigating the origin and
relationships of the varieties under
consideration. .
With few fruits has there been an
equal opportunity to report step by
step the advance which has been made
since the original of the first named
variety was planted and cultivated in
a garden. The new bulletin, therefore,
places on record a new achievement
of American horticulturists who have
developed a fruit“the value of which
‘was long overlooked.
Interested horticulturists may re-
ceive the bulletin if they will apply
to the Editor and Chief, Division of
Publication, U. S. Department of Agri-
culture, Washington, D. C.
Birds Destroy Insects and Weed Seeds
How birds which destroy harmful
insects and weed seeds may be useful
to the farmer is described in a new
| Farmers’ Bulletin (No. 630) of the de-
partment entitled, “Some Common
Birds Useful to the Farmer.” The new
| publication has 27 pages and 23 illus-
trations (not colored) of the birds de-
scribed.
Whether a bird is beneficial or in-
jurious depends almost entirely on
what it eats, says the introduction
to the new bulletin. In the case of
species which are very abundant, or
which feed to some extent on the crops
of the farmer, the question of their
average diet becomes one of supreme
importance, and only by stomach ex-
amination can it be satisfactorily solv-
ed. Field observations are at best but
fragmentary and inconclusive azd lead
to no final results. Birds are often
accused of eating this or that product
of cultivation, when an examination
of the stomach shows the accusation
to be unfounded. Accordingly, the
Biological Survey has conducted for
some years past a systematic investi-
gation of the food of those species
which are most common about the
farm and garden. /
Within certain limits birds eat the
kind of food that is most accessible,
especially when their natural food is
scarce or wanting. Thus they some-
times injure the crops of the farmer
who has unintentionally destroyed
their natural food in his improvement
of swamp or pasture. Most of the
damage done by birds and complained
of by farmers.and fruit growers arises
from this very cause. The berry-bear-
ing shrubs and seed-bearing weeds
have been cleared away, and the birds
have no recourse but to attack the cul-
tivated grain or fruit which have re-
placed their natural food supply. The
great majority of land birds subsist
upon insects during the period of nest-
ing and moulting, and also feed their
young upon them during the first few
weeks. Many species live almost en-
tirely upon insects, taking vegetable
food only when other subsistence fails,
It is thus evident that in the course
of a year birds destroy an incalculable
number of iasects, and it is difficult
to overestimate the value of their
services in restraining the great tide
of insect life.
In winter, in the northern part of
the county, insects become scarce or
entirely disappear. Many species of
birds, however, remain during the cold
season and are able to maintain life
by eating vegetable food, as the seeds
of weeds. Here again is another use-
ful function of birds in destroying
hereby 1 -,
these weed seeds and thereby lessen / leaving a ring. Use a white blotter
i on delicate fabrics.
Ing the growth of the next year.
The new publication discusses the
food habits of more than 50 birds in
eastern forms which are represented
in the West, by slightly different
species or subspecies, but unless the
food habits differ they are not sep-
arately described. Among the popular
birds included are the robin, bluebird,
wren, brown thrasher, catbird, bobo-
lnk, oriole, crew, cuckee and the
American sparrow.
Nothing but the best qutality of
poultry should be shipped to market.
Only those who ever visited the large
markets Xow of the enormous amount
of infec ®r poultry that is sold, and
which iargely affects the prices; yet
there is always a demand for that
which is good, and at a price above the
regular quotations. Assorting the car-
casses before shipping also leads to
better prices. Old roosters, which sel-
dom sell at more than half price,
should not be in the same boxes or bar-
stock, and to ship poul-
try alive and to ve roosters in the
coops with fat h is simply to lower
the price of the hers; as the buyer will
estimate the value by the presence of
inferior stock.
These varieties have
mainly originated in the Mississippi ;
Valley, Iowa alone having furnished :
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Combines the Science of
EXAMINNING EYES FOR GLASSES
And the art of supplying the exact kind of LENSES
; required in each particular case.
Too Many persons are suffering from HEADACHES
and various physical discomforts because of ill-fitting
A PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION
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COOK,
The
OLEOMA
HOLLAND BRAND
Just received a lot of fine
Oleomargarine, that those
who use can’t tell from the
best of butter.
FOR SALE ONLY BY
POORBAUGH & BOWSER
RGARINE
Optometrist |
Dry Cleaning
at Home
fell eb lle Jobe be rile lebih
In every home there are many dain-
ty articles that cannot be washed in
water. Unless the housewife is well
supplied with 6 pin-money she cannot
send these articles to a dry cleaner.
Dry cleaning can be done at home as
well as other laundry work when you
know w. Dry cleaning is not dry
cleaning at ali, although it is not as
some people suppose simply dipping
in gasoline. Washing in gasoline is
like washing in water to which no
soap Is added.
To dry clean buy a reliable dry
cleaner at the drug store and use it in
the = gasoline like soap. Place the
amount of gasoline in a tub with as
much dry cleaner as directed. The
most delicate fabrics that would be
ruined if washed with soap and water
can be beautifully cleaned without
danger of having color changed, finish
injured or harmed by shrinking.. The
only real harm done in dry cleaning
is too vigorous rubbing. If the article
is old or very delicate or frail ,im-
merse in the gasoline and cleaner and
let soak for some time, then press
gently with the hands and the dirt
will be quickly removed. Rinse in
clean gasoline. This part of the work
must be done thoroughly if you are
successful. Hang in open air to dry
but never in the sunshine.
If clothes are carefully hung, skirts
and wastes put on hangers and care-
fully stretched there need be no press-
ing after dry cleaning. This is one of
the conveniences of dry cleaning, no
pressing unless heavy cloth belts or
hems. Another thing, no ripping be-
fore washing, as the dry cleaner will
not injure any trimming, even bits of
chiffon or lace.
Often a garment is soiled in only a
few spots and these can be removed
with the cleaner without leaving a
ring by brushing around the spot and
gradually toward the center. Placing
a blotter beneath the “spot will avoid
Lace curtains can have their lives
prolonged by washing in dry cleaner
a8 they require no: ironing or stretch-
ing] Woolen clothes and furs can be
safely put away after dry cleaning
without fear of moths.
Sometimes stains remain after dry
cleaning. These are some substancs
not soluble in gasoline and can usual-
‘ly be removed with a cloth rung out
of warm water and a little white soap.
Warm gasoline is more effective
than cold.” To warm gasoline place
the gasoline vessel in another contain-
ing hot water. Always remember that
the vapor from gaseline is very in-
flammable and that it can never be
used in a room with a fire or a light.
Always work with gasoline in open afr
if at all possible as this removes dan-
ger and the fumes are not so offen-
sive. When cleaning men’s clothes
search for matches bafore beginning.
When dry cleaning a number of ar
ticles the lightest colored and those
least soiled should be cleaned first. In
this manner the same solution will
wash the entire lot. After cleaning
let the gasoline settle and
then pour |
| tito another vessel that will ‘exclude
air so it cannot evaporate. Be care
ful that no dregs are poured in and
the mixture will be perfectly clean
and can be used again and again. In
this way many dollars worth of dry
cleaning can be done at home for a
trifle. One can afford to wear dainty
garments that would not be possible
if they had to be sent to a profession-
al dry cleaner.
Waste of Breath.
2 person who is out of temper, the ar
gument was never yet put into words
which could convince anyone
state. It is waste ‘of
nervous and overstrung; cheer her up
‘by admiring her hair or her baby, or
her new hat, and take her out to
luncheon. It is waste of breath to ex-
pect a mother-inlaw to see all the
good points of her son’s choice; glve
her time to get used to the new con-
ditions of things, and make excuses
for her, remembering that her heart
is sore.
To Dry and Polish Glass.
An Inexpensive and very good cloth
for drying and polishing sflver and
glass may be obtained at any depart.
ment store. Procure a half dozen
small turkish towels. You will find
that they not only quickly and eom-
pletely absorb the moisture, but that
the rough cloth is inyaluable as a
polisher of both silver and glass, and
it rduces the labor of rubbing to a
minimum.
The Resourceful Qirl.
She is a perfect treasure, and far
more necessary for the comfort of a
even a telephone. Her suggestions in
an emergency are always sensible and
to the point; she does fot waste time
in moaning and groaning over what
can’t be helped, and makes the best
of whatever material comes to hand.
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Cake. Hints.
A good pinch of salt improves any
cake.
Half water, instead of milk, makes
a lighter cake.
If your cake riscs in a mountain in
the middle the reason is your dough
was too thick.
If it goes down in the middle your
dough was too rich, too much sugar.
The cause of large holes in cakes is
too much baking powder.
To sprinkle flour in greased pans
prevents cake from sticking.
A pan of water in the bottom of the
oven keeps the bottom of a cake from
burning.
A paper over the tin keeps the top
from burning.
Fred P. Hare, our popular Fire
marshal last Thursday evening was
given one grand surprise when he
became the recipient of a fine Howard
gold watch, presented by his associ-
ates of the fire department.
If you want a strictly high grade
Coffee, try BITTNER’S GROCERY..
Cu..dren Cry
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