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VOL. XXXVI.
Some Friends Whom You Knew
and Loved Who Have Passed
Away Recently in This Vicin-
ity.
MISS EDITH MAY JUST.
In last week's issue of the Commer-
cial a brief announcement of the
death of Miss Edith Just was made.
She passed away on the:afternoon of
Thursday, March 16, at 4:45 o'clock
following an illness of a few months.
Miss Just was a daughter of Mr. !
and Mrs. Cyrus A. Just and she was |
born in the house adjoining the one
in which she died. She attended the
public schools of Meyersdale and
+ graduated in the Academy course
‘with the class of 1904 and following ¢
which she took up a business course |
in a commercial school at this place.
Then she accepted a position with the |
Second National Bank of Meyers-
dale as bookkeeper and stenog-
rapher which place she filled with re-
markable success and fidelity up to
the time of her serious illness, she
becoming conversant with all phases
of the work.
In' church activities her energy
knew no abatement; she was a mem-
ber of the Brethren Church and in
Sunday School she handled the finan-|
ces in a very creditable and systemat-
ic manner. She was president of the
Woman’s League consisting of seven-
ty members of which she was the
youngest. When hardly able to attend
church and Sunday School, she kept
on goihg, Sunday after Sunday, trust-
ing in her Lord for strength, always
trying to be useful and aiming to
make others happy. Her death has
certainly left a void in the church and |
in the community. Her good works
will continue as a blessing to others.
Besides - her parents, two sisters
survive: Miss Sadie and Miss Flor-
ence. .The' funeral was held on Satur-
day afterrioon ‘at ’her late Home, cor-
ner of Broadway and Centre street, at
1:30 o'clock, and following the con-
veying of’ the Toved form to ifs final
resting place in . Union cemetery, fu-
neral services were held in the
Brethren church, her pastor, Rev. H.
L. Goughnour: officiating assisted by
Rev. W. M. Howe. The pall bearers
were members of the bank with whom
she was associated in her daily ac-
tivities and members of the choir,
of which she was an important
factor: J. H. Bowman, C. Q.. Griffith,
Park. Weimer, H. M. Cook, John
Swearman and Maurice Clark.
GEORGE JOHN HIBNER.
George J. Hibner died at his home
on the South Side, Thursday March
16 at 2:45 p. m. from neuralgia of
the heart, aged 67 years and 10 days. |:
Mr. Hibner had been ill for about
eleven weeks with liver trouble but
seemed to be improving and on the
morning of the day of his death, there
was a decided apparent improvement.
The deceased was a member of the
Methodist Church and prominent in
Masonic circles, having been a mem-
ber of the Blue Ridge at Hydman; a
member of the Chapter at Meyers-
dale and of the Commandery at
Cumberland.
George J. Hibner, Private of Capt.
Peter B. Petrie, Company C. of Vei-
eran Battalion, 2nd Maryland, P. H. B.
Infantry, volunteered May 17, 1863,
was discharged May 29, 1865. Re-
turning to civic life he helped to build
the Sand Patch tunnel. Later he en-
tered the employ of the Mt. Savage
Fire Brick Company and later became
the foreman for that company, re-
maining with them for a period of 35
years and later he became the foreman
of the W. J. Rainey Brick Plant at
Mount Braddock.
Mr. Hibner was twice married. His
first wife was$Miss Barbara Ellen
Finzel (deceased) of Finzel, Maryland
by whom two children, still living
were born, Mrs. D. M. Lee of Vim,
and Mrs. Annie Gardner of Johnstown,
Pa. His second wife Mrs. Charles
Altmiller, formerly Miss Emma Coug-
nour of Glencoe survives her hukband.
His other children are Frank Hibner,
of Hyndman, George Hibner of near
Connelsville; Mrs. Charles D. Swin-
dell of Mt. Braddock; Mrs. W. A!
Younkin, Herbert Hibner, and Miss
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Mepersdale
GRANGE ORGANIZA
GIN BROTHERSVALL
Fifty-Seven Persons Are Charter ar. of the New Hillcrest
Grange. State Officers Form New Association at
Edison Hay’s Home.
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THEIR GOLDEN
WEDDIN
The golden weddimg anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Raiman, of near
.Friedens, was celebrated March,10, at
the home of their son Jacob Raimamn.
Mr. Raiman was 73 years old in Feb-
ruary and Mrs. Raiman was 71 years
old last May. An appetizing dinner
was a feature of the celebration. Miss
Orphia Bowmaster entertained with
vocal and piano selections. Mr. and
Mrs. Raiman received a number of
[ gifts. These guests were present:
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Mostollar, Mr.
"and Mrs. Bowmaster and two children,
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Knepper, Mr. and
Mrs. T. J. Schrock, Mr. and Mrs. F. F.
Cable, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Yoder, Mr.
‘and Mrs. Ananias Beachley and two
children, Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Mill-
er and son, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Leh-
man, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Raiman,
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Raiman, William
Ream, Mrs. Rose Snyder, Lizzie Mar-
teeny, Blanche Yoder, Verda Pugh,
and Irvin Raiman, Lloyd,
Elmer and Galen Miller.
Harry,
Rev. J. C. Matteson officiating. The
Hyndman Masonic Lodge had charge
of the services at the grave and a
large representation of the Chapter
and of the lodge at this place were in
attendance.
ithe Union cemetery, Meyersdale.
FRANK O. LIVENGOOD,
Well known in this section of the
county because of his extensive real
estate holdings at Boynton, but who
has been a resident of Somerset for
many years, Frank O. Livengood, at
the advanced age of four score, died
in the latter place Sunday evening at
his residence on Main street.
The deceased was a son of Jacob
Livengood who for many years run
the grist mill at Boynton, and who
made a small fortune from disposing
of the most of the mineral rights of a
large farm at that place. The elder
Mr. Livengood came into possession
11 of $15,000 option money on a proposed
purchase for $65,000. The son, Frank
Livengood followed in the calling of
his father and he has been receiving
a royalty from coal mines. At pres-
ent this is being carried on by the
Rowe Bros.
Following his marriagee about 40
years ago to Mrs. Araminta Chorpen-
ing he became a resident of Someer-
set. He is survived by his wife and
one sister, Mrs. George Brallier, of
Berlin.
ing in his early manhood and accum-
ulated @ comfortable conpetency. He |
was a member of the Church of the |
Brethrén.
The funeral took place on Tuesday
afternoon with interment in the Sam-
uel’s church cemetery, near Lavans-
ville.
MRS. ELLEN COUNTRYMAN.
Mrs. Ellen Countryman, wife of J.
H. Countryman, diedvery suddenly of
apoplexy at her home on North street,
Friday, March 17. Her death was a
great shock to her family and many
friends in the community as she had
seemingly been in her usual health
up until she sustained the stroke.
Mrs. Countrymian was born Decem-
ber 22, 1859, at the home farm in Som-
erset county; her parents being Nel-
son and Lydia (Gorty) Walker. On
February 10, 1876, she was united in
marriage with J. H. Countryman.
Three children were born to them,
two of whom, Norman Elmer and An-
nla Laura, preceded her to the grave.
One son, Milton Oliver of Philadel-
phia, survives besides the husband.
The following” brothers and sisters
are living: William H. Walker, Chel-
sea, Iowa; Milton Walker, Jenners;
Mrs J. J. Walker, Holsopple and Mrs.
John Hoontz, Newark, C. Deceased
was a faithful member of the Lutheran
church. The funeral took place at
9:00 a. m. Monday, her pastor, Rev.
D. W. Michael, officiating ‘the services
being held in the Lutheran church.
interment in Fritz church cemetery.
MRS. CALVIN J. LONG.
* Mrs. Minnie Lease Long, wife of
Calvin J. Long, a prominent farmer of
Quemahoning township, died at her
Edna Hibner of Meyersdale and Wm.
Altmiller, of Pitcairn, Pa.
The funeral was held on last
home three miles northwest of Frie-
| dens, March 14, aged 43 vears. She
| is survived by her husband, 4 daugh-
| ters, Alma, Bessie, Verda and Nan-
| nie, all at home, and an infant two
weeks old. Funeral services were
VALENTINE HAY DIES.
Attorney Valentine Hay, LL. D., of
Somerset died this Thursday morning.
Funeral will be held on Saturday at
2:00 p. m. Obituary in next issue.
| conducted by
(ney, in the Friedens Lutheran church,
| followed by interment in the church
| cemetery Saturday morning.
‘Lena Platt, Charles Radamar, Howard
Sunday at 1:30, Mr. Hibner’s pastor, |
Interment was made in
| While not opposed to road improve- |
Mr. Livengood followed mill- |
the Rev. J. C. McCar- |
There was instituted a Granger Or-
ganization, Patrons of Husbandry, to
be known as Hillcrest Grange, in
Brothersvalley Township, last Thurs-
day evening at the home of Edison
Hay. State officers were present and
the work was carried on in good form.
With 57 members, the Grange starts
off under very auspicious circumstan-
ces.
It is proposed to put up a building
at the cross roads a little later.
This organization is a potent factor
for good in rural communities for so-
cial and economic purposes. The of-
ficers are as follows:
PROPOSE ERECTING
snvmercial
MARCH 23, 1916.
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are delighted with our
job printing.
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LLEY TOWNSHIP
A BUILDING LATER
er—H. J. Walker.
Overseer—Jos. Stahl.
Lecturer—Mrs, E. M. Hay.
Steward—D. R. Hoffman.
Asst. Steward—B. F. Dively.
Chaplain—Ruth Dickey.
Treasurer—P. S. Hay.
Secretary—J. H. Rhoades.
Gate Keeper—E. M. Hay.
Ceres—May Walker.
Pompna—Tula Knepper.
Flora—Edna Werner.
Asst. Lady Steward—Mrs.
Hay.
Trustees—George A. Stahl, 8. S.
Heys and Ralph Hay.
WwW. KE
THAT CONNECTING ROAD.
Interest in proposed good county
road connecting the Lincoln Highway
‘and the National Pike, via Somerset,
Berlin, Meyersdale and Salisbury, will
not be permitted to subside until the
road is an actual achievement, it is
said by those who have undertaken
!to commit the county to a comprehen:
{sive road improvement plan.
ments the County Commissioners are
anxious to ascertain what @roportion
of the expense the State Highway De-
partment will assume in case the re-
( building of the. road between Jenner-
{town and Salisbury is undertaken.
| Practically the entire stretch of road
referred to was taken over by the
‘State two or three years ago and
since then it has received some atten-
tion from the department.
They have arranged to meet with
(Highway Commissioner of the State
[Department at Pittsburg tomorrow
and fully discuss the matter. Others
to help boost the issue are John C.
vey, Isaiah Good, Norman E. Knep-|°
per, W. Curtis Truxal and others.
CIVIC LEAGUE
ENTERTAINMENT
An Effa Ellis recital will be given
in High School building for the ben-
efit of the Civic League by the pupils
of Mrs. Della B. Livingood, Tuesday.
March 28, 1916 at 8:00 p. m.
The program will be by pupils of
Mrs. Livengood; and interspersed by
addresses from prominent citizens up-
on civic work.
There will be a few advanced num-
bers by advanced pupils as follows:
Miriam Glessner, Hilda Lichty, Mary
Hady, Mary Keine, Francis Damico,
Violet Bowman, Bertha Glessner,
Mary Maust, Dorothy Barchus,
Berkley, Ivy Lichty, Albert
and Margret Kretchman.
A silver offering will be taken and
(refreshments served.
Olive
Bittner
WILLS PROBATED
The will of George M. Saylor, late
of Somerset borough, deceased was
probated on Monday. He disposes of
his estate as follows: 20 feet of
ground fronting on Patriot street to
his son Harry; to his son Frank the
sum of $1.00; to his son Irvin all of
his personal property, and all of his
real estate to his son Irvin and his
daughiter Florence, wife of M. Craver.
Verna Mae Grush bequeathed $75
to her niece, Edna Grush, and all of
her other effects, real and personal,
to her sister, Mrs. Daniel Tooney who
is named as executrix.
NEARLY ELECTROCUTED.
H. C. Gnagey, son of Asst. Postmas-
ter John C. Gnagey, Somerset, had a
narrow escape from death Friday eve-
ning when he came in contact with a
live wire at the mines of the Stauf-
fer-Quemahoning Coal Co., near Lis-
tie. Gnagey, who was an employe of
the Penn Service Company, was en-
gaged in making some repairs at the
time and was in the act of turning a
switch when the accident happened.
The wire was charged with 23,000
volts and only his having heavy rub-
ber arctics on his feet saved his life.
He had his hands quite
burned.
Favor us with your job work.
Brydon, Frank B. Black, George J.
Krebs, John H. Beerits, James McKel-|
"| Glen Campbell,
IN SANITARIUM
- BLOOD POISON
Wilson Beal, ol Mah Main street, above
taken to the Markleton sanitarium
because of blood poisoning in his right
arm, which was very badly affected.
The ‘attending physician was Dr. J.
Ww. enzel who accompanied him to
directly affected part was drained of
its poisonous substance at three differ-
ent places. It is believed that the ra-
Mr{ Beal is a miner and the injury |
which caused the trouble was a slight
abrasion of the thumb to which peo- |
ple ordinarily give no attention.
NEARLY A TERRIBLE :
CATASTROPHE AT JOHNSTOWN
ge Connecting Johnstown |
mn, Tuesday evening |
Rao p. m., when it
was crowded with foot passengers be-
sides six crowded trolley cars.
Although more than 500 persons
were caught in the jam that followed,
there was not a single fatality.
Fully a score were badly bruised and
lacerated, three beihg injured more
seriously.
and living weight, settled slowly and
without turning. It settled until the |
center almost touched the water in the
Conemaugh. But it sank without
turning and, miraculously enough,
without overturning a single car.
To this fact alone it is due that the
death list was not appalling.
RECENT MARRIAGES
Miss Anna C. White, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Peter White, of Wind-
ber and Archibald M. Traup son of
Mr. and Mrs. Josiah H. T. Traup, of
Pennsylvania, were
married at Windber by the Rev.
church.
Miss Laura Pebley, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Pebley. and Frederick
Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Newman, both of Cairnbrook, were
married at the residence of the offi-
ciating magistrate, Justice of the
Peace L. D. Sine, of Shade township.
AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.
There will be regular services at
the Methodist Episcopal Church. In
the morning the pastor will conclude
the Expositions of Genesis on the
theme, Joseph, Prime Minister,
Where Dreams Come True. In the
evening service the theme will be, The
Girl Who Risked Her Life to Grasp
Her Opportunity. All are cordially
welcomed to these services.
LIGHTNING STRUCK ’'PHONE.
At the home of Charles Smith, about
three miles from Glencoe, yesterday
afternoon, lightning followed the tel
ephone wire burning out the ‘phone,
injured Mrs. Smith - slightly and
burned the curtains and linoleum.
Several other families in that vicini-
ty had frights from the lightning’s
pranks.
4 Ww. Gurley wispes te announce
Cycle Agency. He also deals in Bi-
cycles and auto Supplies. & Sport
| ing goods.
the B. & O. railroad, last Friday was | D. C.,
the sanitarium last Friday. The more | be
vages of the disease can be stayed
and that no further serious results |
will follow.
The bridge, bearing its tons of dead |
Hugh G. Moody, pastor of the M. B{
or!
PROGRESS OF
BOY SCOUTS
On Friday evening at T W. Gurley’s
store another meeting of the Boy
Scouts was held at which time about
36 enthusiastic lads were present.
There are now 48 members and at
least that many more boys anxious to
join.
Khaki uniforms will be purchased
and whenever possible the boys will
,work to earn their equipment. A hall
\will be rented for drilling. ‘Ten cents
constitute the entrance fee and five
cents per week will be the dues: T.
'A. Gurley and Robt. Walker will be
the Scout Masters. Harry Arndt has
accepted the position as Captain. D.
A. Freedine and W. H. Deeter have
each promised to furnish a dozen
\wodden guns.
‘While the boys are taught milita-y
tactics, that is only a very small part
of their training and by no means the
most important.
Sites is to perform an unselfish act |
each day.
RECEIVING GOVERNMENT TROUT
The President of Shanksville Camp,
No. 116, United Sportsmen of Penn-
| sylvania, has been notifed by the
Bureau of Fisheries, Washington,
that the camp’s application for
brook trout has been favorably passed
upon and shipment of a large num-
ber would be made within the next 30
days. The fish will be consigned to
the Friedens station. The trout wiil
placed in the streams in the
Shanksville district.
The camp is also expecting a ship-
ment of yellow perch. They will be
i placed in Walker’s Dam, the second
largest in Somerset County. Mem-
bers of the Shanksville camp have
‘done excellent work for the past year
in assisting the game protectors of
HIGH SCHOOL
SUSPENSIONS
Basket Ball Team Made to Dis-
bano Goes for Another Game.
The Directors Take a Decided
Stand. .
Students Grier, Statler, Brant,
Grof and Fike on Tuesday forencon
were dismissed from the Meyersdale
High School for the remainder of the
week for disobeying regulations.
The trouble was occasioned by
these young men going to Keyser, W.
Va, to play a game of basketball, fol-
lowing the refusal to do so by Prof.
Weaver of the High School. Follow-
ing the playing of ten games this
season, the principal told the boys
that the season must be ended for
this year.
The boys made an engagement for
Al manly traits are | Keyser and were absent from school
emphasized and one of he- first requi- all day. Monday.
On Tuesday morn-
ing they were allowed to attend
| heir work until after the Board of
Directors, consisting of Messrs. Clul-
ton, S. B. Gnagey Bittner, Moore and
Beachey held a meeting when it was
decided to suspend the boys until Fri-
day evening where a hearing will ba
‘held by the Board. One of the par-
ents of each of the boys to be present.
ENJOYABLE
‘BIRTHDAY
On March 15th a very pretty sur-
prise party was given at the home of
Mr and Mrs. Andrew Hatchkiss at
Coal Run in honor of Mrs. Hotch-
kiss’ 24 birthday. Refreshments were
served and Mrs. Hotchkiss was the
recipient of quite a number of useful
the district. They are keeping close
}¥ab on the streams in their district to |
‘guard against pollution
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from all
sources. ]
JOSEPH KOCHER,
One of Meyersdale’s aged residents,
‘died at his home on Large street, 2:00
a. m. this Thursday, aged 82 years, 7
months and 17 days. Of late years,
Mr. Kocher was quite impaired as to
health of body and strength of mind.
He was formerly from Stoyestown,
having been born in that section of
the county. Many years ago, he came
[to Meyersdale, carrying on the dray-
ing business. His wife died a few
years ago. Surviving him are the fol-
lowing children: Jeremiah, John G..
faale, Mrs. Jas. Kerkeek, whose home
is in Kentucky and Mrs. Jas Ringler,
of Stoyestown.
| Mr. Kocher was a consistent mem-
[her of the Lutheran church, and his
‘pastor, Rev. D. W. Michael, will con-
‘duct the funeral services from his
lhome tomorrow afternoon at 2:00
o'clock, followed by interment in
‘Union Cemetery. W. C. Price, under-
taker.
TO BE SHOWN AT THE
SUMMER GARDEN
The Battle Cry of Peace deals with
‘the subject which is today nearest
the heart of every American citizen
—the problem of American’s unpre-
. paredness.
It portrays the defenseless condi-
tion of our country; the consequen-
‘ces to which this condition may
‘lead; and the way to avoid these con-
sequences.
This big photo-play is running at
ithe Pitt Theater, Pittsburgh at the
Dbresent time, closing this week mak-
ying the sixth week and 108 perform-
‘ances. People are turned away every
‘day. It is a case of come early. The
picture will be accompanied by an or-
‘chestra of six pieces, under the direc-
ition of Prof. Lew Bittner, the popular
Summer Garden Pianist.—Adv.
Harry Growall,of Rockwood, asso-
ciated with his father in the milling
business, was attending to business
matters in Meyersdale last Friday af-
ternoon and attended the funeral of
his cousin, Miss Edith Just.
The Wild Life League, organized
here a few weeks ago is seeking a
place to hold their meetings. The
organization started off with much en-
thusiasm.
SATURDAY SPECIAL at the Wo- |
n’s Store—Light and Dark Calico
at 7e per yard.
badly | os he has secured the Indian Motor |
FOR SATURDAY ONLY at the Wo-
men’s Store—Light and Dark Calico
at 7c per yard.
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of Johnstown, Chas. W. of Meyers-|
presents.
The evening was spent playing all
nds of games.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Hinebaugh and son, Mr. and
Mrs. William Hinebaugh and daugh-
ters, Evelyn and Irene, Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Hinebaugh, Mr and Mrs. Ritten-
nour and Mrs. Mary Hotchkiss ‘and
song, Robert and William, Misses Cora
Beals, Louisa Diehl, Nancy Wetcen-
heiser, Elizabeth Beals, Cora Hine-
baugh, Madge May, Catherine Hotch-
kiss, Mamie Bititner, Trellis Hine-
baugh, Messrs. Ira and Clyde Hine-
baugh, Clyde Tipton, Charles Ohler,
Jake Diehl, Jake Hartlan and James
Mull.
BLIOU TO BE
ENLARGED
Owing to the increased patronage
of the Bijou Moving Picture Theatre,
Manager Hemminger has decided
that he must have more room as on
several occasions he had to turn many
away, ‘and has run his shows up to
and beyond midnight.
The owner of the building, T. W.
Gurley has made arrangements with
contractors to extend the room in the
rear a distance of 30 feet which per-
mits the placing of 150 more seats.
The ventilation is to be improved, by
which even in the heat of summer ail
will feel entirely comfortable. This
work may be begun next week.
~. Mr. Hemminger is also making ar-
rangements for a better service of pic-
tures if that is possible; but every-
body seems well satisfied with what
they are now getting. A stage is to
be erected which will permit vaude-
ville being carried on.
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ANOTHER GHOST LIE NAILED.
I, as son of the late Jonathan Al-
bright, do most positively declare that
the story printed in last week’s issue
of the Meyersdale Republican aboat
the spirit of my father returning to
earth and again taking possession of
his former home, ordering the mem-
‘bers of the household out of the
dwelling is in short, brief, language,
an infernal lie, from start to finish,
and the man who furnished the story
to Mr. Livingood the editor of The
Republican must have been saturated
with Sand Patch whiskey, and must
have seen his own shadow.
ROSS ALBRIGHT
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