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VOL. XXXVI.
UNION SERVICES D
MEYERSDALE, PA., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1915.
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