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NEW COUNTY GFFICIALS URING THE WEEK OF PRAYER Very Interesting Program For Unitdd Worship In the Different Churches of Next week, the first week of the New Year, practically all of the churches in the United States will in some manner observe The Week of Prayer. In Meyersdale, the Brethren, Church of the Brethren, Lutheran, Methodist and Reformed congrega- * will join in a series of union meetings to be held in the church edifices of these various congregations from Monday to Friday evenings, inclu- sive. | A series of interesting and practi, cal topics has been assigned and it is' expected that the meetings will cre- ate as ‘much interest as such meetings have in past years when -~crowded houses have been customary. : A layman has been appointed to take charge of each service as Leader. He will in each case conduct the ser- vice thruout, leading in the devotion- al exercises and taking charge of the general discussion. One of the pastors of the co-operating congregations will deliver a short address upon the topic of the evening at each service, then the topic will be thrown open io general discussion. All person who will discuss the topics in seriousnesss are invited to participate in the general discussion but, no speech in this part of the service is expected to be more than five minutes in length. Meyersdale. An offering will be received each evening which will be used in its en- tirety for charitable purposes. Most of this money, and perhaps all of it, will be used for local charity as there are Some very needy and very worthy ca- ses in the local community. Following is the program: Monday Evening, Jan. 3. In the Brethren Church: Topic— ' “What the Christian Owes to God.” | Leader, H. M. Cook; W. M. Howe. Tuesday Evening, Jan. 4. In the Church of the Brethren: Top- ic—“What the Christian owes to the Church.” Leader, Milton Gnagey; Speaker, Dr. A. E. Truxal. & Wednesday Evening, Jan. 5. In the Lutheran Church: Topic,— “What the Christian owes to the Com munity.” Leader, Clarence. Moore; Rev. J. C. Matteson. Thursday Evening, Jan. 6. In the Methodist Church: Topic— “What the Christian owes to the Na- tion.” Leader, Paul D. Clutton; speak- er, Rev. D. W. Michael. Friday Evening, Jan. 7, In the Reformed Church: Topic— “What the Christian owes to the World.” Leader, F. A. Bitter; spea- ker, Rev. H. L. Goughnour. The meetings will open at 7:30. speaker, Rev. SOCIETY'S DOINGS cen sscones cere HOLIDAY WEEK YULE TIDE DANCE A GREAT | SUCCESS ON TUESDAY. The annual Yule-tide Ball, given by , the younger social set, wias the crown- | ing event of the holiday week in Mey | ersdale. i Reich’s Auditorium, again the scene of a festive occasion, was tastefully decorated with red and green lights, holly and other evergreens. Wierd and entrancing music was furnished by Prof. Lew. Bittner’s sny- dicate of musicians and the young folks “tripped the light fantastic toe” | until a late hour. Refreshments were served about midnihgt by Scott & Co., the lo~al caterers. Chairman Stotler of the dance committee must be congratulated for his efforts which terminated so satis- factorily. Those present from other towns were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Quillman of Norristown, Pa,; Nina and Thersa Fike of Confluence; Em- ma, Merrill of Garrett; Florence Maust of Salisbury; Cynthia Ross of Addison, Grace McClellan and Flor- ence Dull of Rockwood; Messrs. Er- nest Lienood, Dr. Lloyd w. Loechel, Merle Baldwin and Clay Newman of Salisbury; John Locke and Earle Mil- ler of Rockwood; Harry Brumbaugh of Greencastle; Chas. Merrill of Gar- rett; Wm: Barnhart of Wheelin, W. Forest and Edward Ludwig of Pitts- burg. pe MISS BLACK ENTERTAINS IN HONOR OF BRIDE. Among the leading social events of the holiday week was a “Telephone Tea,” gien Wednesday afternoon by Miss Mary Black, of Front street, to meet Mrs. R. Roy West, of Somerset, a recent bride, her sister, Miss Hes- ter Myers, of Charleston, W. Va., and Miss Roberta Reger, of Buckhannon, { WwW. Va. The hours were frem iwo thirty to four. The Black home presented a pret- ty picture with its decorations of holiday, red and green, making an ap- propriate setting for the lovely gowns of the charming young guests. ACOSTA MINER KILLED LAST TUESDAY. Struck by a pole on his motor Tuesday afternoon in the Consolida- tion mine at Acosta, William Morgan, aged 19 years, was instantly killed. Morgan’s motor was being taken from the runway for repairs when the accident occurred. The young man did not see the pole as it swung around and caught him on the back break- ing his neck. The unfortunate man leaves a wid- ow and one child. FRESH AND SMOKED SAUSAGE REGULARLY AT POORBAUGH & BOWSER'S. i | having no CLAUDE WELCH It came as a great surprise when Pref. Claude Welch of the Myersdale public schools whose home is at Frie- ‘dens made known that he would re- sign his position as head of the gram- mar grades to accept a quite remun- erative clerical position. His new work only lately was made public and that is he is to be the deputy for Mr. John E. Custer the new Recorder of Deeds. Prof. Welch has four years experi ence in teaching. He taught with mark- ed sucess a summer Normal for teacn- ers. While teaching in the district in whieh Mr. Custer was a director, Mr. Welch showed such qualities of mind that caused Mr. Custer to easily select Mr. Welch as his assistant. Mr. Welch above all is careful and his in- tellectual qualities will make him an excellent official. FAMILY MEETS WITH SORE BEREAVEMENT. The family of “Mr. John Hertzog of ‘Garrett has been sorely distressed from typhoid fever, death claiming two of its members. A 19—year old daughter died at the Markleton sanita- rium about two weeks ago and the mother died a few days ago at the same institution. A little three—year old child is just convalescing from the disease. SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS GIVES ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS When the secretary of the Metho- dist Sunday School last Sababth was rezding her report on cellection and attendance she gave the school a real thrill by reading, Mrs. Black's class collection $100. This was obtainedby the young ladies of the class and their their teacher, Mrs. J. Milton Black by conducting a bazaar. SPECIAL SATURDAY SALE. Every Saturday in January and Feb- ruary we will have some article of food at a Special Price, and every Saturday there will be something dif- ferent. Watch for it at POORBAUGH MANY DEATHS IN COUNT} Some Friends Whom You Knew and Loved Who Have Passed Away Racently in This Vicin- ity. "LYDIA MAE DURR. Lydia Mae, daughter of William Durr, of Pocahontas, died on Decem- ber 23, 1915, aged 10 years, 8 months and 2 days. Her mother preceded her in death by seven years. It was about four years ago that little Mae was a dopted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stru- ble of Frostburg, where she had a good home Over a year ago she began baving hemorrhages of the nose and the age of five she was taken to a hospital in Laliimmore ror treatment, where ghe received the best of death claimed her has his own, her beautiful spirit passing to the tod who gave it. This fair blossom, call- ed away from earth ere her life was scarce begun, gave promise 0; much usefulness. She was a favorite at the hospital because of her loving dis- position and quick intelligence. She has left an impress for good on all who knew her. Her body was brought to Pocahontas on Sunday morning, and funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock by Rev. A. S. Kresge af- ter which the remains were placed in their final resting place in the Greenville cemeter— LLOYD RAVENSCRAFT Died at his home in Sand Patch cn December 23rd., from dropsy. Three weeks before his death he was in Meyersdale and his relatives here ré- alized his precarious condition. He was aged 55 years, 9 months and 16 days. He was a son of John and Mary Ravenscraft, now deceased. Mr. Ravenscraft was well liked by his acquaintances. He was a farmer by occupation. His immediate family consisted of himself and wife, they children. The brothers ‘and sisters survive him be- sides his wife: Mrs. J. H. Lindeman, Mrs. M. J. Livengood, of Meyersdale; Mrs. M. J. Kerrigan of Connellsville; Mrs. J. O. Ravenscraft; Howard, The- odore of Sand Patch; J. T. Ravens- craft of Vale Summit, Md. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. W. Michael of the Lutheran church of Meyersdale and interment ‘was. made in the Union cemetery. JOHN H. WILL, A well-known and highly respected resident of Stonycreek township and a veteran of the Civil War, died at Downey recently from the effect of ‘a paralytic stroke suffered some weeks ago, later followed by an attack of pleurisy. He ws aged 70 years, 3 months and one day. The deceased was a son of the late William and Sa- rah Lowry Will. He spent about all of his life near where he died. His wife who survives him was Miss Kath- erine Engle. He was a member of the Glade Reformed Church and was much esteemed in the community. The fol- lowing sons and daughters are liv- ing: Susan, wife of John Glessner, of Waterloo, Iowa; Naomi, wife of Chas. Schmucker of Downey; Ida ,wife of Edward Miller of Glade; and Eliza- beth, married and living in Johns town. The following .are brothers and sisters: Edward Will of Shanksville; Daniel Will of near ‘Stoyestown; Mrs. John Will and Mrs. George Boyer of Downey. : JOHN A. WABLE Died December 18 near Boliver, Pa. where he was employed in a lumber camp, aged bY years. Mr. Wable was 4 son of David and Sarah Ankeny Wa ble, pioneer residents of Blagk, town- ship,” who resided on the frm now owned: and occupied: by: Willi H. Weimer. He was twice married his first wife having been Sabina Hliza Sanner, a daughter of the late Levi Sanner.To this union were born— Etta, wife of BE. J. Weimer of Rock- wood and Viola, deceased. His first wife dying , after some years, he mar ried Julia Shaffer of Somerset. Miss Gladys Wable of Windber is a sur viving daughter. The following broth. ers and sisters are living: Hiram Wa- ble of Rockwood; Mrs. Lydia Miller of Ralphton; and Mrs. Isaiah Miller, of Davenport, Nebriska. The body was brought to Rockwood & BOWSER'S Meat Market. for interment. and was well cared for. | attention but | following#-On Monday. and taken to the home of PASSING OF erset County, Dies at Michigan Sanitarium. His Career a very Successful One. U. 8. Grant Kendall, one of Somer- set’s native citizens, who had gone ‘orth from home and achieved success, tied in the prime of life on Christmas >vening at the St. Joseph Sanitarium, vit. Clemens, Mich. at the age of 49 ‘ears, 2 months ahd 29 days. Mr. {endall was born in Greenville town- ship, his father being the late John ‘ <endall. Early in life the young man ‘began to prepare himself educationally {or the career of an attorney. He at- * ended school at the National Nor- nal School at Lebanon, Ohio., then e entered the West Virginia State 1 Jniversity at Morgantown; at this ‘ ime in his career he accepted the rincipalship of the Somerset borough chools, continuing there for one rear. With his chosen professsion in ‘mind he entered Yale University and ‘emained there until he had completed doth the classical course and that of Aw. He began the practice of his nra- fession at Fairmont, W. Va. ~nd 1:ter was the choice of the people for may- or of that thriving’ city. As his legal ‘qualifications became known, he was elected to the bench, serving as GRANT KENDALL Prominent Man, Native of Som. Brief Sketches of Those Who Will Handle Public Matters for Somerset County The Coming Term. TAKE UP DUTIES ETI On Saturday, January 1, 1916, there will be a complete change of the coun- ty officials with the exception of that of the district attorney. The office of sheriff will be in the hands of Lester G. Wagner, of Som- erset. Mr. Wagner has made himself 2 name as county detective and from the record he has made , it looks as if violators of the law will ot be sim- ply winked at, and that all will re- ceive justice at his hands. judge in the intermediate courts. Sub. ssquently Judge Kendall !acated in Detroit where he was succeedinz in a marked degree. Some time ago Mr. Kendall became afflicted with cancer of the intestines. He was taken to the hospital where he died and while two very critical operations were ner- formed but to no purpose. His physi- cian at the sanitarium was Dr. Berry who is a brother of the Bishop. There were with Mr. Ken all during his last days, his brother, Hon. S. A. Kendall, his sister, Miss Mattie and his nephew Leroy Rembold. The re- mains were brought to Meyersdale Mr. Samuel Kendall in charge of Un- dertaker Reich. On Wednesday after- noon funeral services were held at the house conducted by Rev. D. W. Mich- ael and also at the Hochstetter church by Rev. E. K. Hochstetter after which interment was made in the family byrial plot at that place. The pall bearers were six nephews of the de- ceased: The two sons of Mr. S. A. Kendall, Jno. W. of Haverford Col- lege and Samuel A. Jr., of ‘Washington and Lee University; Eugene, son of Mr. J. L. Kendall, of Pittsburg, who is also a student at Haverford; Leroy Rembold, of Detroit, and Chas. Deck- er, both of Detroit, and Robt. Baker, of Meyersdale, assistant at the B. & O. station at this place.” Mr. Grant Kendall never married. The surviving brothers and sisters are: John C. Kendall, of Oakland, Md; Hon. Samuel Kendall, of Meyersdale; Mrs. Joseph E. Baker, of Sand Patch; Mrs. Jno. W. Baker, Meyersdale; Mrs. Jno. H. Rembold. of Sand Patch; Miss Mattie Kendall, principal of Ward schools at Homestead U. 8. Grant Kendall's chief busin. ess qualifications in addition to his thorough preparation, was that he was attentive to a high degree, in anything entrusted to his care. He was a mem- ber of the Presbyterian church. LEFT AID AT THE WRONG HOUSE EVIDENTLY. On returning from his work as en- gineer on the B. & O. Sunday even- ing his family being away from home, Mr. G. A. Wagaman, of 323 Broadway found a large basket well provisioned sitting on the back porch, filled with sausage, eggs, cakes, preserves etc. As Mr. Wagaman enjoys a saug sala. ry of nigh on to $200 per month, he feels that the basket missed getting to its original destination. He is will- ing to pass it on to some one in need when once he is assured that no one else ‘will be disappointed in the mat. ter. Or if it was intended for him he would like to know the donor in order to extend his thanks. Will anyone who can give any light upon the subject either communicate with thi office or with Mr. Wagaman? GURLEY'S SPORTING GOODS STORE, All kinds of Guns and Repairs at— ——ir————e——— CORNED BEEF AT POORBAUGH DANIEL W. WELLER. Clerk of Courts, Daniel W Weller is certainly well qualified for the du- ties of his office. In these days of type writers the subject of penmanship does not receive the attention that it once received. Mr. Weller writes a superior hand that would give index to a straight clean man. He promis- es to give the work of his office his personal attention and he will be glad to receive and welcome any one who has occasion to come io the county seat. CHRISTIAN H. SHOCKEY. The county commissioners elected are C. H. Shockey of Stoyeston, and William J. Glessner, of Somerset, both Republicans and Joseph B. Mil- ler, Democrat. These are men who are noted for their sterling qualities and as each has managed his own affairs successfully, he is entitled to direct the business of the county. All pre- dict a good, strong and clean adminis- tration with the present board of county commissioners. They have as yet not made public whom they have AP 2: = Wh Chas. I. Shaver, the recently elect- ed Register of Wills, of Somerset, is a man well known in the county and from his legal knowledge, he is well qualified to pass upon the technical- ities which his new calling will involve. Mr. Jonas M. Cook, a veteran of the Civil war, is a man who because of He has had to do with business to a pretty extensive degree which will He has had to do with business in a prety extensive deree which will serve him well in his new field of work. He is a man who is universally well thought of. He gurely will fit the office. The county auditors— Jos. C. Mil- ler, Edward L. Fox and C. W. Brennel- sen, will see to it that the business of the county has a proper check at this point. 300-POUND CHEESE AT THE PFAHLER COMPANY STORE & BOWSER'S. LEAVE YOUR ORDERS NOW. | office, he was perhaps, “he m JOHN E. CUSTER When Join E. Custer came out for st active candidate in the field. Mr. Custer has the reputation of being earnest in business and when he is sworn into office as Recorder of Deeds, his end of the county work will be well taken care of and all will receive courteous treatment at his hands. John W. Rephorn, who as treasur- er, will have charge of the funds of the county, is a man who has done considerable clerical work in his time. Physically he is disabled from doing manual labor. He is a man of integri- ty he will see to it that his figures de not lie. JOHN W. REPHORN Mr. ‘Rephorn has just returned from Chicago where he had been receiving treatment from a noted specialist and feels he has been quite benefitted. It is said that Miss Ruth Glessner who has been the very efficient clerk in the prothonotary’s office for the past past four years under Mr. Heiple will be retained by the latter’s suc- cessor, Mr. Jonas M. Cook. It is reported that Edward Hancock an insurance man of Windber will re- ceive the appointment of county de- tective to succeed L. G. Wagner when he assumes the duties of Sheriff. District Attorney Virgil R. Saylor, who so successfully conducted the cases of the Commonwealth during the last term has been retained by the voters to succeed himself. With him the office is not a venture but am experience. John C. Miller and Jacob Dietz are the men to look after the affairs ag the county home and it’s no small job that they have upon their hands. It is believed that the business will he carefully conducted during the pres. ent term. WANTED—At once at this office a young man or two who has some knowledge of the printing trade, ..sp
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