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RAS REE
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COUNCILMAN
STATES POSITION
I desire to explain pln letly my po-
sition in the present campaign.
are facing one of the most important
elections ever held in this borough.
On next Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, you will
be called upon to elect three council
men whose duty it will be to act up-
on and settle valuable franchises and
the
zens in general.
Serving as councilman during the
past four years and having been ac-
tively interested in the affairs per-
taining to the same as all fair-mind-
ed citizens who place the public wel-
fare and justice above the mercenary
interests know, I am in a position to
back up the statements I make.
Owing to the fact that I have con-
stantly opposed the renewal of a con-
tract with the Sand Spring Water
Company for fire protection at the ex-
orbitant rate of $500 per year,
and right here I want to state that
fires have not exceeded three per
year during my term of council. Cer-
tain political elements of this speciai
privilege corporation which has been °
“gouging” the taxpayers for years,
have endevored by the unfair. con-|
temptible methods always resortea |
to by “Big Business Ward-Heelers” to |
eliminate me from council. |
As stated above I have served four |
years as Chairman of the Water and |
light Committee to the best of my
ability and to the detrimet of my own
personal affairs having been required
to lose numerous days from my regu-
lar employment, nevertheless, it has
been the source of much pleasure
and satisfaction to me to fulfill my !
obligationss as required by the
office regardless of my person-
¢ al losses financially. And I consider
it the solemn duty of every true
American to interest himself and as-
sist in the affairs of the Municipality
and Commonwealth in which he may
reside. . It was not my desire to seek
another term of this office but I was
compelled to enter the field by a num-
ber of honorable and respectable
citizens and tax-payers without my
knowledge of their filling out and
filing my petition and who, apprecia-
ting the fight I made in behalf of the
long-suffering taxpaying public and
against Special Privilege Corporations
desired my return to the council. A
great many of the voters are not
aware of the “dirty underhand”
.methods used and still being used to
effect my defeat or the defeat of any
one standing for the conservative ex-
penditure of Borough funds. ( Their
sinister efforts were partially success- |
ful at the last Primary election I hav-
ing lost the nomination of the Repub- i
lican ballot by but 2 votes however
gaining unsolicited the Democrat, |
Socialist and Washington nominations
which places my name on the ballot.
liable parties (also tax-payers) that
money and liquid refreshments (?)
not Sand Spring water by the way,
was unsparingly used at the last Pri-,
maries by a “Ward Feeler” who form- |
erly was an expert in the mixing and
serving of Spiritous Liguors and is
now afflicted with and working in the
interests of a local “Special Privilege !
Corporation” which for reasons here-
tofore mentioned want me cut of the
way, also aided and assisted by the
subtle associates back of him.
N After reading the letters signed A
‘Small Taxpayer, “ A Taxpayer” and
“A Business Man” who by the way re
fused to divulge his or their name and
whose insinuations reflect upon the
honesty,
the present Council I am compelled
to write this letter in self defense.
Questioning the sincerity of the in-
tentions of those letter writers and
firmly believing the same ‘letters eor-
iginated from a special Privilege Cor-
poration source anxious to obtain con-
trol of the Council for their own part-
icular purposes or in shert desiring a
pliable Council favoring the renewal
of a contract which means much to
the Corporation but detrimental to
the best interests of taxpayers and
the town.
This contract if renewed under the
old conditions will cause an increase
in taxation and a long delay of much
needed improvements. Now then Mr.
Voter, inspect the numerous substant-
ial street improvements, the fair and
equal distribution of lights and the
best street light system of any small
town in the country today (other town
have adopted this system) and don’t
forget the $750.00 per year for 10
years secured from The Meyersdale
Electric. Y.ight, Heat and Power Com-
pany franchise’ privilege for use of
Streets (not- caring to take up too
much gpace I~omith, other improve-
ments). .
And then consider the position of
the Sand Spring Water Company in
regards to the borough. Do you know
this: is the only public service cor-
poration not paying anything w
ever to the borough for the use of
streets, alleys etc.?
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| Do you realize the amount of dam-
You |
important contracts, matters vital wo |
interests of taxpayers and citi-!
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and family. 3
‘atives and friends in Akron, Ohio. |&
‘A. Maust and A. E. Livengood mo-'
last week.
“week at Cicinnati and also attended
It has been stated to me by very re- |
and . Mrs.
| age done to our streets, the paved
,ones, especially by” the Sand Springs
water Company etc.
I consider the coné¢essionS to the
amed corporation equally as
ot ou as eoncessions granted by
the borough to the Light Co. and oth-
| er corporations. In the water compa-
ny case I insist that this corporation
either give a money consideration or
by granting free water for fire pro-
{ tection for the valuable privileges en-
' joyed.
{ When you are approached next
| Tuesday or before by the Sand
| Spring Water Company ‘“heelers” ask
them why they are so anxious to de-
feat me. Also is necessary to have
this crowd dictate who shall go on
as councilmen -and who shall not? I
leave this to your consideration on
! election day.
. My name will appear on the Demo-
cratic, Socialist and Washington
| party tickets; regardless of your par-
ty affiliations you can vote for me if
you think I am deserving of your con-
fidence.
Remember a straight Republican
vote means a vote for “Sand Spring
Water”, trusting I have made my pos-
ition clear to you and soliciing your
support on Nov. 2nd.
Thanking you for past favors, I re-
main,
YOU DON'T
NEED
ELEGTRIG
POWER
to keep your home Clean
the year around when you
use a Torrington Super-
ior. The suction is guar-
anteed to equal that of a
$30 00 to $60.00 electric
cleaner—at a fraction of
their initial cost. ‘i'here
are no wires to connect—
no bills for current, and
these superior
are vastly more handy
than the clumsy wire
dragging electrics.
Very respectfully yours,
James Darnley
| Chairman of Water and Light Com-
mittee,
SALISBURY.
Miss Catherine Reiber, daughter of
Mr, and Mrs. Herman Reiber, who
had been very ill with an attack of
scarlet fever, is improving. This is
the second time within a year that
the Reiber home has been under quar-
antine for scarlet fever.
Jno. Miller of Pittsburg spent set. !
eral days last week in town as the:
' guest of his sister, Mrs. E H. Miller!
My unusual plan will
let you try this cleaner
FREE.
‘Send for. me
LUKC HAY
413 Main St., Meyersdale
Mrs. Wilson Kendall returned last
week from an extended visit with rel-
Dr. P. L. Swank got a new Maxwell ;
roadster and Joe Hoover a Maxwell
touring car, about a week ago.
John L. Barchus, H. H. Maust, F. |!
tored to Unointown last Thursday to
attend a stockolders’ meeting of the
Littleton Coa} & Coke company:
Miss Lulu Baumgartner visited |
friends in Garrett over Sunday.
Guernsey Swanger of Elk Lick
township spent from Friday evenirgl]
until Sunday with his parents in Gax-
rett County, Md.
Mrs. Jacob Robinson and son, Wayne
of Johnstown are spending - several
weeks with the former's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Blocker.
Misses Sadie and Barbara Daugh-
erty of Listie visited their grandpar:
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Eckhard,
in Grantsville this week.
: Harding of Salisbury,
Harvey Hay spent part of last
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Zinc,
‘Henry Winterberg of
the races at Letonia, Kentucky.
Mrs. Suasn Stevanus, her daughter,
Mrs. Jacob Sarver and little daughter
and. Miss Stevanus, a daughter of Mr.
R.. J. Stevanus of Berlin |
passed through town last week en
route to Springs to visit relatives and
attend Mennonite Communion which | Mrs. R. R. Sanner
was held at the Mennonite Church at | Mrs. Thompson of
Springs last Sunday. | guests at the Casselman for a,
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Houlshour of meshes,
Meyersdale atended the opening of |
terberg. ,
Winterberg.
Miss Della. Connor returned on , Getty walked to Avilton on Sat
Miss Helen Lichty and Fred Rowe
of Meyersdale were calling on friends
Miss Mima Harding and William
Mr. Bakewell
| of Connellsville motored to Oakland
Deer Park and Somerfield one. fay
Mr. and Mrs.
Cumbertand
spent Sunday with Mrs. Sophia ‘Win- |
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Piot of Meshes: :
dale spent Monday with Miss Tina
and daughter |.
Pittsburg ara
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the Salisbury lecture course last Tues "hall on Saturday.
{day evening: |
Misses Carrie Dorsey and Angela
urday
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UR conscience is clear with every
HIGH ART sale. ou cannot
suffer loss when You buy these clothes.
We are behind them, and their makers
Strouse & Brothers, of Baltimore, are be-
hind them.
If, perclenae, Jor HIGH ART Suit
or Overcoat should go wrong, we'll make
good—with no red tape to it.
But—aside from this vital factor
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are styled to fashion’s latest dictate.
To be clad in these clothes is to be well clad.
There are authoritative models for every build—
we'll fit you, correctly.
Stocks are complete—come as visitor—come as
purchaser—it’s *“‘open house’ with us all the time.
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ANNOUN CEMENT
Beginning Thursday, October 28, Miss
Mary Dixon will have charge of our Ready-
to-Wear Department.
Miss Dixon. comes to us as a salewoman
of extensive experi ence, both as an employee
and as a manager.
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We cordially invite the women of. this vicinity to call
and get acquainted with Miss Dixon. ‘who will at all times:
be anxious to serve ou both in regard to advice and ser: |
vice in jour Reauy to ear wants
integrity and capability of,
the southern part of the county.
GRANTSVILLE.
Mrs. T. H. Frankhouser of Keyser,
W. Va., spent the past week with rel-
atives here.
John Opel and daughter,
spent Sunday at the Cove.
Cora,
ily, Mrs. C. B. Getty motored over to
Hayes on Sunday spending the day.
Rev. Oney took dinner with Lizzie
and Lewis Klotz en Sunday.
An auto party from Mt. Savage
took supper at the Victoria on Sat-
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Getty and J. J.
Bender were in Oakland last week
making the trip in the last named’s
car.
The high school girls and the town
girls have organized a basket ball
team and wil play every week.
The Girls’ Club met at the home of
Mrs. Angela Getty last week and on
Wednesday of this week at the home
of Miss Ruth Keller.
Methodist church on Friday, Rev.
Archibald Moore of Oakland pre-
siding. :
A large number of Grantsville peo-
ple attended the dedication of St.
Ann's Hall on Sunday. High mass was
held at 10 a. m. after which dinner
wag served in the new hall. At 2 p.m.
dedication took place; at 2:30 a most
excellent and entertaining sacred
concert was rendered by the Cumber-
land choir. Rev. Fr. Brady of Mey-
- | ergdale dedicated the building, assist.
P ed by Rev. Fr. Aloysius,
the latter
also pinging several sacred solos.
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Miller and fam- |
Quarterly meeting was held at the '
‘Monday from a visit with relatives in ' and remained over Sunday for T
‘dedication.
| Supt. F. E. Rathbun of Oakland
{ visited the Grantsville High Schgol
a part of last week.
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SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.
Mrs. Norman Kinsinger of near
Berlin spent over Sunday at the home
Brown.
The Missionary lecture held in the
Church of the Brethren .on Monday
and Tuesday of this week by Miss
Himmelsbaugh of Bulshar, India and
by R. D. Murphy of Johnstown, were
well attended and inspiring to al}
who heard them, :
The Love Feast in the Brethren
church on last Sunday evening was
largely attended.
Edward Suder is ‘working for Dan-
iel Klink at present.
Mr and Mrs. Henry Hostetler of
near Oakland were Summit Mills vis-
itors over last last Sunday.
R. J. Engle conducted the puble
Oakland on Wednesday.
| ‘Moses Wengerd moved last Wed-
nesday to Holmes County, Ohio.
iGalen - Handwerk is busy hauling
props to the Merchants Coal Compa-
ny. ;
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Moser of near
Salisbury were visiting at the home
of Mr. J. LL. Davis on Sunday last.
STONE JARS FROM ONE TO FIF-
TEEN GAL. EACH. ALSO FLOWER |
POTS. AT HABEL \ PHILLIPS.
‘BALED HAY WANTED AT
HABEL & PHILLIPS,
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George
sale of L. R. Swartzentruber of near
VIM.
Mrs. John Krause of West Salisbu-
ry was a welcome Vim. caller Thurs-
day of last week.
Jos. Fike and family of South Mey-
ersdale move into the stone house on
last Thursday. 2
Zedediah Hoar and family of Mey-
ersdale spet last Sunday at the home
of his brother, Asa.
Rev. H. S. Nicholson of Grove City,
Pa was a Vim Caller last week.
The infant child of Mr, and Mrs,
Bruce Fike died Sunday evening of
congestion of the lungs Interment on,
Tuesday afterncon in the Union Cems,
etery of Meyersdale.
Gorman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hen-
iry Suder is a sufferer with typhoid
fever since Sunday.
Wm Engle and famly and Miss Mar-
tha’ White spent last Sunday at the
Albert Baer home.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Nicholson and
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Nicholson and in-
fant child went to Frostburg in Hen-
ry Hanft’s automobile last Sunday.
Walter Herring’s have moved in-
, td P. C. Miller’s house, known as the
' McKenzie property.
| Mrs. Sadie -Mull and son, Francis
{of mear Coal Run. were Vim czallers
on Monday.
! Mrs. “Hal” Holliday and Miss El-
‘len Hoover of near Salisbury were
HARTLEY, CLU TTON CO.
THE WOMEN’S STORE, :
HOEOBOBCECR
visitors last Friday at the Bangerd
home.
GLENCOE.
Mr. W. H. Miller and son, Wilbur
spent the week-end with Cumberland
relatives
Emma Tayman left on Thursday
on a fortnight’s visit with her sister
at Connellsville.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Love boarded
the train on Friday for their future
Pittsburg home. Daniel Jones . of
Hazelwood acted vanguard to the
happy newly-weds.
The lecture given in Glencoe Hall
by Haydon on Socialism was enjoyed
by a crowd of deeply interested peo-
ple.
The public sale on Friday relieved
Sol Martz of a goodly number of en:
cumbrances. Next thing we know,
Sol will be cutting corners and mak-
ing: circles all around our burg in a
new Ford.
Wilson Erhardt, who spent the
summer as apprentice to hig uncle
Walter Staley, returned to his Me
Keesport home on Saturday.
Dr. I. C. Miller accompanied ths
16 year old daughter of Mrs. Herman
Hittie to Mont Alto on Monday last.
I. D. Leydig and wife enjoyed to
the full a real thresher’s feed at H.
W. Beachy’s on Saturdsy.
Allen Bittner continues walking a-
MEYERSDALE, PA.
bout town weighed down with a
steel rail in the right arm. More pow-
er to him but less steel is our wish.
Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Hasselrode and
Mary Stoner spent Sunday with Mrs.
Margaret Hasselrode,
Ben Leydig is at present recuper-
ating from an attack of La Grippe.
This threshing business has gotten &
number of our farmer gentlemen in
bad shape.
Everybody is mighty glad to see
Wm. Deist in the neighborhood #-
gain and some people are “specially
happy.
ST. PAUL,
Services and Sunday School in the
« Reformed Church were largely at
tended on Sunday last.
Mrs. D. H. Manges of Meyersdale
spent Sunday at the home of her sis
ter, Mrs. Oscar Sipple.
Mrs. Simon Engle entertained the
Ladies of the Wilhelm Bible class
on Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs.
U. B. Christner who is leaving for
her new home in Stoyestown. The
reguar meeting of thec lass was held
at the home of Mrs. U.B.Christner,
October 6 with an attendance of 28.
Mahlon Yoder has moved into the
N. D. house formerly occupied by
Homer Maust.
Mise Erma Sipple is working at
Meyersdale at present.
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