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PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
AT MEYERSDALE, PA.
K. Cleaver, Editor.
PREPAREDNESS AND THE
COST OF IT.
President Wilson is visiting a num-
ber of large cities over the country
and surprising even the members of
Congress by his dramatic speeches in
regard to preparedness. He solemnly
warns the United States to get ready
for “No man,” he Ssays,“can compe-
tently say when ithis nation may be
drawn into the war.” Theodore Roose-
velt, the great apostle of prepared-
ness, is also sending his fiery ideas
abroad and all that is said along this
line by these two prominent men, is
in the main part, true.
For scores of years many thought
a great world-war could never occur
— that all questions could be settled
by arbitration—but few ever imagined
tthe awful calamities which now are
spread over a large part of Europe.
Just eighteen months ago last Tues-
day—the blackest eighteen months
known to the world—the war began
and what has it accomplished?
No European country has been ben-
efitted, nor has human liberty advanc-
MEYERSDALE
H. S. BRIEFS
Editor in Chief—Jerre Beachy.
Assistant Editor—Lenore Collins
Reporters—
Mary Will, Class ’'16
Fred Groff, Class of ’17
Grace Michael, Class of "18 v
R. Bowmaster, Class of '19.
Basket Ball.
The Alumni Association showed its
appreciation of our M. H. S. basket
ball team by presenting them with
nobby new suits. The suits are a
lovely color of tharoon and black with
the numbers, on the back andthe let-
ters M. H. S. on the front. The socks |
are the same color as the suits.
We all wish to exp ess ourthanks
to the Association, for the kindness
shown our fellow classmates, howev-
er we think the boys have earned the
sults in the few games they have
played this season, for they have been
victorious in every game.
- A Personal or Two.
We beg to announce the fact that
Earl Opel recently purchased a new
tie. It is surprising how many of the :
girls, especially Edna Zinn have found
it necessary to speak to Earl since.
Byron Nicholson was overheard
ed at any point, nor has any great
moral principle triumphed in any
place on the battlefield. The net re-
sult has been 2,990,000 men in the
very prime of life killed; more than
2,200,000 made prisoners and’ moré
than 9,830,000 wounded and maimed,
many crippled for life. This meas
ureless bloodshed and suffering
making millicns widows and many
more orphans, has been the heaviest
toll of the war.
The loss in money has been 80
great that the mind cannot com-
prehend it fully— $10,862,000,000
borrowed for war by Germany, Aus-
tria, and Hungary; $16,199,000,000
borrowed for war by France, England
Russia and Italy; a grand total of
$27,061,000,000 spent in making war.
There are now two battle lines nearly
2,000 miles long, deadlocked at every
point and the nations bleeding to
death with none able to conquer.
These nations were splendidly pre-
pared, compared to present state of
preparedness in our country, but what
good has it all been and what a ter-
rible heritage will be left for future
generations. “Peace on Barth” was
never needed as now and only heed-
ing the teachings of the Prince of
Peace can end the awful slaughter
of men driven like dumb beasts to
the shambles.
THE JEWISH RELIEF FUND.
Something like $5,000 will be raised
for needy Jews who are in the war
stricken countries in the district
including Johnstown and Somerset
county, though Meyersdale made 4n
exceedingly poor showing. In Johns-
town the sale of tags on the day ap-
pointed by the governor, for this pur-
pose, realized about $800.
The Polish Jews are the ones suf-
fering the worst hardships for Poland
has been fought over and over again
by the, belligerents of Europe during
the past year or so. Though the Jew-
ish people are a people with no real
country no nation has, in the history
of the world, remained so distinctly
separate and followed the teachings
of their forefathers.
America has never turned a deaf
ear to any cry of distress as numerous
shiploads of necessaries have testi-
fied since the great war has begun and
many times before. The pitiful story
of the Jews in Russia has often a-
roused the indignation of the civili-
zed world. The need is indeed great
for this people—as much so as it was
for Beigium and the response will not
be meagre in all places at least.
FORT HILL.
When darkness o'er our
does creep,
Our Central & 'phone then goes to
land
sleep.
Then you can ring and shout and
yell—
it sleeps the sleep no tongue can
tell. ‘
Sunday night, between 1 and 3
o'clock Addison township was arous-
ed by the shrill voice of Lewis Liv-
engood who was then standing on tne
Plains of Abraham and proclaiming
the glad tidings of great joy that their
home was blessed by the appearance
of a little daughter and Lewis now
says “Away with your Two-for’s, give
us Pittsburgh beer.” Mother and
daughter are getting along finely.
P. J. Snyder made a business trip to
Somerset Thursday.
Mrs. R. M. Leslie of Addison Twp
spent from Saturday until Monday
with her father and mother, Mr. and
Keister, of Somerset.
had the misfortune
Mrs. John
A. J. Costello
with an
ting nis
hel
road ties on Monday.
while |
ning Elmer Snyder take out rail- |
confiding to a classmate that some
fair damsel had called him on Sun-
day and tried to converse with him
{ but Byron declares he refuses to be!
| caughit in any leapyear nets. |
Basket Ball Trip.
M. H. S. Basket Ball team left
Meyersdale at 7:32 Friday morning
for Friendsville arriving there at one |
o'clock. They straightway went to the |
hotel where they met Mr. Browing,
the principal of the Friends school.
After dinner the boys were met by a
delegation of Junior girls who took
them to the school where they were
given seats in the extreme front of
the room. The principal having heard
that Samuel Grier was ithe Daniel
Webster of the crowd, called upon
«him for a talk. Samuel not being ac-
customed to such short notice, de-
{ clined the honor, but George Griffith
gave a short talk. We can’t say what
i his subject was, as he himself ad-
| mits he doesn’t know. Then six of
ithe best spellers of the school were
‘to her, and
| Home Department, therefore be it
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
On the Death of Miss Julia Au-
gustine.
Whereas, It has pleased God in His
infinite wisdom to take from us our!
beloved friend and associate, Miss
Julia Augustine, January 13, 1916, and
the still heavier loss sustained by
those who were nearest and dearest
Whereas, In the death of Miss
Julia, we, as members of the Willing
Workers of the Addison Evangelical
Lutheran Church feel the loss of a
faithful and active member of our so-
ciety. Especially will she be missel as
treasurer of the church, treasurer of
the Adult Bible Class, treasurer of the
willing Workers and Supt. of the
Resolved, That it is but a just trio-
ute to the memory of the departed to
say, that in regretting her removal
from our midst we mourn for one who
was in every way worthy of our
deepest respect and regard.
Resolved, That while we bow in hum
ble submission to the will of our
Heavenly Father, we mourn the loss
of one so kind and affectionate yet we
feel our loss is Heaven's gain.
Resolved, That this heartfelt tes-
timonial of our Sympathy and sorrow
be forwarded to the home of our de-
parted sister by the secretary, be pub-
lished in the Young Lutheran and be
spread upon the minutes”of our so-
ciety.
Though cast down, we're not forsaken
Though not afflicted, not alone,
Thou didst give and Thou hast taken;
Blessed Lord—Thy will be done.
Signed by Officers of the Willing
Workers: \Mrs. Geo O. Null
Miss Mintie E. Turney
Miss Elizabeth Nedrow
Mrs. C. N. Jeffreys
MARRIAGE LICENSses
Marriage licenses have recently
been issued as follows in Somerset
county by Register Charles 1. Shaver:
Alfred A. Meyers of McKeesport
and Mary Etta Stahl of Meyersdale.
Harry M. Bennett and Margaret M
Foust both of Somerset.
William H. Heckman and Laura M
ADDISON.
Mrs. John Augustine nee Len-
hart, died in Pittsburgh after a long
and painful illness. The remains were
brought to Addison on Monday for
interment.
The infant son, of Mr. and Mrs. R.
Smoot is seriously ill.
The Willing Workers Society of the
Lutheran Church held their regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. Flora
Turney on January 27. A pleasant
time was spent Those present were:
Miss Susie Jacobs, Miss Mintie Tur-
ney, Mrs. George Moss, Mrs. James
Hileman, Mrs. George O’Null, Mrs.
John A. Mitchell and Mrs. Bertha
Walter. :
The Adult Bible crass of the Luth-
eran church Sunday School held a
social at the home of Mrs. Geo. O’-
Null in honor of Mr. Null and Harvey
Diehl, being their birthday. The mem-
bers present were Miss Sue Jacobs,
Margaretta Jacobs, Minnie Turney,
Mrs. Bertha Walter, Mrs. C. N. Jeff-
reys, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Rodahaver,
Robert Jacobs, Harvey Diehl, Dan E.
Knox, and Chas. Nedrow. Dan Knox
furnished the music with his victro-
er in ourtown, Monday. “
E. K. Hostetler was a business
caller in our town to-day.
Mrs. J. M. Lowry was called to
Mont Alto last week on account of
the serious illness of her husband,
J. M. Lowry.
la. Refreshments were served at a
la'e hour and when they departed to
their homes, everyone wished Mr.
Null and Mr. Diehl many more happy
birthdays.
C. H. Bird is having his house re
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SUPERVISION
A MEMBER BANK UNDER
NN ££0ERAL RESERVE ACT
Money Makes Men
pe
Money in the bank is more than money—it
= is character. If you have a bank account you
will seldom be out of work. Your Thrift will
be recognized. If there is a chance for pro-
motion your bank account will help push you
up. You will be looked upon as a reliable
man—a good citizen. LL
Even though you earn but a little—put a
small amount in this bank each week and it
will aid you in many ways. Turn your Thrifty
impulses into Thrifty actions.
Citizens National Bank : -
“The Bank with the Clock”
Meyersdale, Pa.
paired and has added a bathroom and
also made several other improvements
Our new school house is being
painted both outside and inside and
will be ready in a few days for open-
ing.
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Mrs. Emma Fike and her Ilitlle
daughter, and Mrs. Walter Herring
spent Wednesday of last week at
Berkley’s Mills with the former's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klinga-
man.
Hemminger, both of Conemaugh town-
ship.
Pearson Lewis and Helen Ruth Gai-
len, both of Windber.
| selected and twice spelled down the
boys of the M. H. S. team. Although
htey were defeated in that line they
showed their strength when they won
in a geometry test. After school was
| dismissed the junior girls showed
| them about town. They then went to
the hotel and had supper. In the ev-
ening the game was played resulting
in a score of 50—40 in favor of the
M. H. S. We can’t say what hap-
pened after the game, but we have
heard that two of the players got
lost in the darkness and were unable
to find their way to the hotel until -
Oh, we'll not tell!
The next day they left Friendsville
at noon and arrived in Confluence at
3 o'clock. They went to the hall and
practiced until four. Profi Weaver
and Lewis Weinstein arrived in the
afternoon to see the game. The re-
sult of the game at Confluence was 81
—04 in favor of M. H. S. After the
game the boys spent some time in
eating, walking and talking. The
train due at 12:57 was late and the
boys were forced to spend some time
in the dark station. They arived at
3 a. m. at home and all say that they
enjoyed their trip to the fullest extent.
They realize now that our H. S. is
indeed a first class one and are
proud to be representatives of so
fine a sdhool.
Some Items of Inside of the School.
All of the teachers except Prof.
Weaver retired immediately after
school was dismissed, to the base-
ment a few evenings ago, where they
enjoyed the pancakes served by the
students of the Household Arts de-
partment. The students and Professor
Weaver had to go hungry and wait
until the meal was over before make-up
work could begin.
The seniors have completed Macau-
lay’s Essay on Milton and have taken
up Hamlet, one of the Shakespeare
tragedies.
Indeed, it looks very bad that
Charles Fike and Frederick Grof got
lost in the dark at Friendsville. We
shall not ask for an explanation, ae
such things will happen.
On Monday morning in the Junicr
class, Mary Evans, when called upon
to recite, dropped her “vanity case”
upon the desk. Mary, Mary, we are
shocked.
Edna Baker was recently heard in
Virgil class describing a wonderful
snake, which moved its three-tongue
fork about its mouth.
If George Collins keeps it up he
soon will be teacher, as he advances
one seat up front every day. He al-
experience of sitting
teacher’s chair.
ready has had
in a
such good exam-
ism that. the
the seni to them during study pe-
draw
riods. we st not be quite so
Mrs. George Stein and children of,
Meyersdale were Sunday guests at!
the home of Mrs. Mary Seggie.
Henry Suder and children spent
John William Robine of Johnstown | last Sunday at Deal ait the home of
and Hulda A. Blough of Holsopple.
Joseph Malenka, of Boswell and
Katharine P. Chilebicka 0f Acosta.
Nelsn Albright and Deli§ Yaist both
of Meyersdale.
John W. Tressler of Mejersdale and
Jennie Bittner of Boynto A
Harvey Brant of Somersetstorns ip
and Elizabeth Stern Brant of Lintoln
township.
David B. Lawson and Lillian P.Bitt-
ner, both of Meyersdale.
Nicholas Porter of Summit township
and Estella Heckman of Boynton.
John N. Poorbaugh and Florence M.
Diest, both of Northampton township.
Harry Nicola and Mollie Tressler,
both of Upper Turkeyfoot township.
Michael Kucher and Annie Krysze-
yszvn, both of New Florence.
James Rubright of Black township
and Elizabeth Kane of Listie.
Melvin McClintock of Addison town-
ship and Alice Keslar of Lower Tur-
keyfoot township.
Stephen Petrilla of Windber and
Maria Agnes Elias of Lilly.
PERSONAL AND LOCAL
George W. Brenhim, of Hyndman,
was buried at Somerset, Jan. 22. The
funeral party was accompanied by &
delegation from the Masonic Lodge of
Meyersdale. Mr. Brenhim was a na-
tive of Wellersburg and during the
greater part of his life was identi
fied with the manufacture of fire
brick. His wife, who survives with
several children, is a daughter of John
Witt, of Somerset.
An engine in showing some cars
under the tipple at the Mystic mine,
operated by Rowe Bros. near this
place on‘last Friday, rammed a box
car against the chute and displace it
‘several feet. To repair this and to
have them better adjusted with the
railroad company, caused that mine
to be idle for several days. 3
Last week broke all records for
warm weather in January in this
county, 66 degrees. Birds were sing-
ing and one lady even declared that
she heard a robin. The King of the
Frozen North now again holds
sway.
Edgar N. Irwin, one of Meyers-
dale’s competent bookkeepers has
accepted a position with Randolph
Coal Company recently taken over by
Mr. A. G. Smith, principally.
Miller & Collins are getting some
attention these days at one of their
display windows in particular, because
of two implements of warfare on ex-
| hibition. One is a 3-inch shell 10
{inches long, made at the Westinghouse
plant, and the other a digger used
by the French in trench making
which is being turned out by the car-
load at Ellwood City.
| The Luther Brotherhood is plann-
ing for a big time on e occasion of
their annual banquet February 16.
GOLDEN LOAF F MAKES
GOOD BREA LARGE
BAG AT LLIPS
Mr. Suder’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pp.
W.S uder.
Miss Minerva Johnson, Mrs. Mary
Shober and Miss Minerva Stierstouf-
fer of Cumberland were visiting at
the home of C. W. Tressler, the fore
part of this week.
{ Mrs. Frank Thomas and two daugh-
ters of Salisbury spent Saturday . at
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Engle. .
Mrs. Ellen Pyle of North Meyers-
dale is spending the week at the
home of her father, Fremont Fike.
W. C. Burrell of Cumberland spent.
Tuesday might at the home of WwW. W.
Nicholson.
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2 hs GOOD MINCEMEAT FOR 25¢
AT BITTNER’S GROCERY.
WELLERSBUR.
Solomon Emrick of near Kennell’s
Mills spent Thursday with Peter
Knieriem.
Miss Gertrude Everline of Corri-
gansville, was visiting relatives in
town this last week.
Guy Witt, Reginald Q’Connor and
Misses FElthea, Lillian and Susan
Wilhelm were callers in Cumberland
on Saturday night.
Roy Robinet who had been in the
employ of the B. & O. shop in Pitts-
burg for the past fewmonths, is honie
having strained his arm and is unable
to work.
Measles are spread wide here
as children of almost every family
are the victims and the public school
and the Sunday School have been
closed on this account.
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FREE MATINEE at the SUMMER
GARDEN SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
GARRETT.
Hubert Bittner the famous hunter,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bittner
killed a big grey fox on Tuesday.
Mr.and Mrs. Henry Bittner were
business visitors in Johnstown on
Wednesday.
Misses Fannie and Blanche Bittner
were visitors in Meyersdale on Friday
evening.
Miss Blanche M. Bittner left Satur-
day on No. 9 for Ford City where she
expects to remain through the som
mer.
Messrs. Ray Heinbaugh and George
Marker, of Rockwood called on friends
on Saturday night.
Born to Mr: and Mrs. John Rockes,
Saturday an eight pound daughter.
John, the ten-year old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Nicola who had been
on the sick list for several months,
GOOD VALUES}!
AT WEINSTEIN’S
—WAISTS—
‘Just received a very nice se-
lection of Spring Styles in Ladies’
Waists. They are different pat-
terns in Madras and Soiesettes,
$1.00 values for......... 48c
We also have a big selection of $3.00 and
$3 50 value waists in latest styles of Lace, ( repe
de Chine, Silk and Chiffon. which we will sell
as long as they last ........ ..... $1.68
A big shipment of fine quality in Ladies
House Dresses will be soldat’... BOC
Come Early and Avoid the Rush.
WEINSTEIN'S
THE LOW PRICE STORE.
Next to Post Office, Meyersdale, Pa.
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CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
On Sunday morning, Feb. 8, at 11
o'clock, there will be preaching ser-
vices in the Christian Church by D. P.
Morris, who comes well recommend-
* THE BIJOU ed. All are welcome but every mern
Big improvements are being made
these days at the popular moving
picture house. To increase the space
an expensive iron booth for the ma-
chine has been erected at the left of
the exit. Each night the house Is
crowded and still they come because
A wedding dinner was given at the
home of C. C. Decker on Sunday in
honor of their son and daughter-in-
law, Mr. and Mrs. John Burkholder,
who were recently married.
this being a trial sermon.
BRETHREN CHURCH: Rev. H. L.
Goughnour, Pastor. Preaching servic-
es on February 6: At Summit Mills in
they get their money's worth. To-|
the morning; i i .
night, Thursday, is the great Clem- | THINg; Salisbury in the aitel
onceau . Case. Friday night another | noon and Meyersdale in the evening.
big show. | Sunday School and Christian Endeav-
lis slowly improving.
| Alllen Decker who had been injur- |
ed at the mines, will be able to re- |
turn to his work in a few days.
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Matinee Saturday afternoon. Big or at the usual hours. All are cordi-
performance Saturday night. Every |ally invited.
body will be there. X
DON'T MISS THE BIG FOUR FEA- EDITH STORY, iN “THE ISLAND
TURE AT THE SUMMER GARDEN, | OF REGENERATION.” SUMMER
MONDAY. GARDEN, MONDAY.
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