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PENNSYLVANIA'S CHOIC
The Republican party—both fac-
tions—realize that if the next presi-
dent of the United States is to be a
Republican, it must be an undivided
party, as it will take almost the last
man to win in the struggle to take
place next November. The Progress-
jves are said by the others than thai
faction as “coming back into the old
party.” But the Progressives say that
they are willing to come back for the
reason that the principles for which
they strove four years ago are being
recognized by the Reublican party.
A man must be selected who will be
progressive in his views and be able
to unite the dissevered forces.
In this state the Progressives are
willing to stand for Governor Brum-
baugh as are many of the regular Re-
publicans. It is said that United
States Senator Penrose is not above
being a candidate himself for the
chief office of the nation.
Governor Brumbaugh, though elec-
ted by the Reublican party, used his
veto power in some ‘hings that was
a gratification to the Progressives
and at the same time a disapointment
to some of the Republicans. In fact
one Progressive said of the Govern-
or last Spring that he was showing
himself a good Progressive. He cer-
tainly will carry Pennsylvania against
Mr. Penrose, if there be such a con-
test.
a ASAT NANA SN ON OLAS DANE
BOYS ANXIOUS FOR JOBS.
A few days ago a crowd of boys, 12
to 14 years, were asked if they would
work if they could get it in vacation,
and without exception all with much
emphasis replied that they would
gladly work if they could, even oun
Saturdays and after school during
the school terms.
The pity of it is that our industrial
conditions are such that boys cannot
learn to be industrious and saving but
must become lazy and extremely
selfish just because no one Has work
for them. Tie country boy has the
advantage of the
respect often to the former's sorrow,
but he should be encouraged to own
and raise something for himself and
have the profits of the same. After
awhile with many young boys the
Habit of doing no work that will bring
them in a little money becomes SO
great that they care little whether
they work or not. The best kind of a
young man is one who in early life
was taught self denial and the value
of labor. The organization of the Boy
Scouts here is an invaluable help in
the formation of a manly boy’s char-
acter, but some real work in connec-
tion with it is much better.
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81G COAL DEAL MAY
BE CONSUMMATED.
The Arrrow Coal Mining Co. own-
ing 2,700 acres of coal and surface,
has given a 60-day option on its plant
and entire operations in and about
Arrow. and Reitz, Somerset county,
to an Eastern syndicate that involves
a consideration of about $450,000
The Arrow Coal Mining Co. is con-
trolled by Wm. Gahagen, whe de-
veloped the mines two or three years
‘ago -and established a ‘profitable bus:
inss. 1,800 acres of the 2,700, are un
derlaid by coal. : ’
175 men are now employed and 12
to 20 car loads being put out daily.
WITTENBERG.
March, 14—Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Petenbrink and three children of
Mountain Valley and Miss Martha
Smith spent Sunday at J. E: Geiger’s.
Misses Grace Murray, Annie Geig-
er and Grace Pfeiffer called on their
friend. Martha Smith on Tuesday
evening.
Misses Mary and Sarah Geiger
spent Sunday evening with Mrs. Her-
man Beal.
Quite a number of our folks attend-
ed the Pine Grove institute.
The revival meetings held at St.
John’s church, better known as the
temple are well attended and will last
another week. Everybody invited.
MINE EXAMINATIONS.
Mine Inspector Fletcher WwW. Cun-
ningham has completed arrangements
for the annual examination of mine
foremen, assistant mine foremen and
fire bosses, which will be held in the
hall of the Knights of the Golden Ea-
gle, on the third floor of the Farmers’
National Bank building, Somerset, on
April 11,12, 13 and 14.
spector Cunningham,
is composed
. Maize, of
board
MEYERSDALE
. History of the Basketball Team of the
town boy in this
H. S. BRIEFS
Editor in Chief—Jerre Beachy.
Assistant Editor—Lenore Collins
Miriam Glessner '19
Martha Glessner '17
Earl Opel ’16
M. H. S. '15-'16.
At the beginning of the season of
o Jog 38 the ops 2 Moyea And though we may be a small nation, and Miss Helen Lichty.
chool turned out to try 10T a1 ,,q may not boast of our might,
position on the team.
weeks of hard practicing, Coach Reich
picked a team out of the candidates | po “(he cause that is just and right. were laid for fourteen. Pink and
which proved to be a winning team.
A total of ten games were played of | Tis an old adage and long remem-|. o.iions,
which 8 resulted in victories and 2 in
defeats.
captain leader. Next year
1916 team will be in H. S. next year: ,
Chas. Fike will graduate, S. Grier, G. |
Griffith. C. Siem], F. Crof and W. Stol- |
ler. Although several teams wanted
o give the High School tenm return
games, no satisfactory dates could be
agreed unon, so the team closed its
season. The Alumni bought suits for
the team this year. To give the public
an idea what the teams accomplished
this season, below is the record of the
games won and lost: f
1915-1916
M. H. S.—21 Beall—12.
M. H. S- 75 Lonacoring H. S.— 9
M. H. S —50 Friendsville—4
M. H.S.—81 Confluence H. S.—4
M. H S—39 Keyser, H. S.—14 i
M. H. S—47 Allegheny, H. S.—28
M. H. S—32 Ex. High, H. 8.—23 |!
M. H. S.—28 Windber, H. S.—23
M. H. S--14 Windber, H. S—50.
M. H.
S.--—-22 Juniata College—49.
During their preparation for the
playing of the piano selection ren-
dered last week, Byron Nichelson '
found it necessary to call on Mary
Will for the purpose of practicing. We
hope Byron will not make this a per-
manent habit.
ora |
As Mary was coming down the |
street the other day, she saw a very /'
peculiar sight. Two of the Soplo- |
more animals were coming up, the
crowd was carrying the eagle. |
Chas. Fike greatly admires the
Sophmore flower, the tulip. But at-!
ter being worn for some time the
buds opened into splendid flowers.
Chas. said he does not like tulips that’
way. He likes them shut.
Edna Baker also said she thought |
they were better shut. i
|
The seniors have begun the study |
REPLIES TO OUR FRIEND
Nay! Nay! my little Dutchman,
Extend not your hand to France
For “Old Time” has started to whis- of North street gave a delightfully
And it’s up to you to dance.
So shake your little wooden shoe,
And dance with all your might,
For history has turned its pages
And the hatchet has come to light.
And so my dear German remember,
“Willi {
We are “killing two birds with one’ gterylly decorated in cupids, hearts
We may be allied with the English
But we're settling an old debt of our of the evening and the dainty prizes |; ,.., ond [nvestments.. $421 607.66 | Capital stock paid in_._.-$ 65,000.00
The ten, was captained by | That “every dog has its day.”
Samuel Grier, who proved himself a|And sunny France has remembrance
is sup-:That can never pass away.
posed by the “Fans” and students to! js written in the blood of her heroes cards bearing the names of the happy
be the “Big” year for the M. H. 8. Those flowers that fought and fell
The following members of the 1915-{ And their noble sacrifices, forever
That forever and ever shall last.
| And never tried to save,
SOCIAL H»PPENINGS
THE GARRETT DUTCHMAN
Engagement Formally Announced.
Miss Helen Francis Collins, daught-
er of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Collins,
tle appointed party on Thursday evening
to announce the engagement of her
younger sister, Miss Irene Kalbaugh
Collins, to Mr. De Forrest Wilfred
Ludwig of Pittsburgh. The guests ar-
riving at the Collins home about sev-
en-thirty were received by the Misses
Collins in the Library, which was
stone.” land vases filled with red roses.
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| Guessing contests were the diversions
own. were awarded to Miss Nan Hocking
About ten o'clock the guests were
artistically derorated table, covers
white were the colors used in the
pink and white roses
being used in profusion while each
guest received a corsage bouquet of
sweet peas and pink roses tied with
pink ribbons, to which were attached
bered
Condensed Report of the Condition of
The Second National Bank
OF MEYERSDALE, PA.
At the Close of Business Mar. 7, 1916
RESOURCES. LIABILITIES.
U. S. Bonds and Premiums 72,231.87 | Surplus Fund and Profits... 51,799.18
After a few... God, we will always be fight-|invited to the dining room where an Real Estate, Furniture, Fix. 62,574.50 Circulation. —-. ——- —----- 64.000.00
Cash and due from Banks___81,552.24 Deposits ----nm-=---- 457,167.09
Total Resources.. $637,966.27 Total Liabilities__. $637,966.27
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couple.
Miss Collins who is an accom-
In the memory of France shall dwell. | plished musician is a member of the
Senior Class of the M. H. S. while her
fiance is a Cornell graduate.
| No date has been set for the wed-
: ding.
And only the blood of the German
Can wipe out that crimson stain
And bring to France satisfaction
For her heroes that are slain.
So offer us not your kind friendship Entertains Bible Class.
Have you seen the real talking
machine? If you have not, come in
and see this machine. We are here
to show and explain the qualities of
this wonderful machine. Also make
this your headquarters for Drugs and
Medicines. We are here to fulfill your
Columbia
Grafonola
When “hrough us you see your gain
For we want not control of the
ocean
But an era when justice shall reign.
Mrs. Charles Plitt very pleasantly
entertained thirty-five members of the
| Woman's Bible Class of the M. EF.
Church,at her home on North street,
And shall give back to France and Tuesday evening. A very enjoyable
her people feature of ithe evening was a unique
Her claims of the long, long past guessing contest. Pictures had been
And soothe in her brain the memorics prepared by Mrs. Harry Cook, repre- |
senting parts of Somerset County an 1
streets of Meyersdale. Dainly re-
frshments were served.
That fighting little Frenchman, | Many Enjoyed Telephone Tea.
Of whom ihe Dutchman writes, Mrs. J. M. Black of Front street
Has stemmed the tide at Verdun | entertained at a ‘“Telephone Tea” on
And showed the world his might. | Saturday afternoon for the benefit
of her Sunday School class. About
FRENCHY
Garrett, Pa.
The Crown Prince blew his trumpet |
As onward the Germans rushed | seventy five guests attended.
But how hey fell under shot and | Mrs. C. BE. Klingensmith presided zt
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wants, no matter what they may be.
RECCRDS & NEEDLES FOR SALE HERE
FB. THOMAS, Leading Druggist,
MEYERSDALE, PA.
Opposite Citizens Bank
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He REIREE RR ARAS
The Home of ually "cy" SHOCKEY
Groceries
| Speardl Agent for the Equitable Life
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shell | the piano during the afternoon and
And that boastful tongue was hushed. | Miss Irene Collins accompanied by
| her sister, Miss Helen Collins, sang |
The French can do no better, 'several selections.
Than to make another stand, | ae |
And tell the little Teuton
: : : Ertertained Spinster Club. I
They will fight him %o a man.
On Friday evening Mrs. Robert!
Cock was hostess to the members of |
the Spinster Club and several other i
plunder | friends. A very pleasant evening was
| spent with fancy work and later a very
enjovable lunch was served.
You oifer your hand in friepdgiip {
‘To the man you have tailed to whip
And this is done, while you
his home,
And give him the dregs to sip.
VIM. {
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Do you remember the Lusitania
With her brave and gallani crew,
The husband, wife and mother %
And the little children, too?
shot
Mrs. Lydia Campbell and daughter,
Harriet of Pittsburg visited here and
at Pleasant Hill last week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hittie and son
‘ of Southside of Meyersdale spent
to their | Sunday afternoon at the home of
Walter Herring.
How you fired that without
warning,
The souls that have gone
Maker
N 1 large can Apple Butter for 25c.
of magnetism. One of the boys said |
magnetism is a force that draws two) T28Y perished beneath the wave?
bodjes together. There are evident- And still you ask for freedom
ly several magnets in the Senior For freedom of the sea
George Coldflesh of Keysers Ridge,
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‘of his uncle, Wilson Ringler.
Mrs. Henry Shult of Meyersdal2
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| Md., spent Tuesday last at the home |
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Besides In- |
examining |
and Lou Berkey, of Acos-| “'9®P
Class.
Some time last week Olive Linde-
man sent Norman Suder a challenge
which he has yet failed to answer.
We would like to hear from you, Nor-
man, in the future.
Glen Blake in describing Mt. Ver-
non from his point of view saw high
hedges running around the house and
a large green lawn running te the
{ river.
i Harvey Meyers is thinking of enter-
.ing- ‘the ‘baseball team. He has al-
ready made one “fast home run.”
the seating of some of
School students last week.
the Hign
Earl Opel
was promoted from the back of the
He says that so‘
room to the front.
bright a jewel as himself requires a
' dull setting to show it off, and that is
the reason for the change He is mis-
~ taken, however, for every one knows
that an “opel” is a dull unabstinate
! jewel, with only ‘one oceasional
flash So we conclude that he was
| placed there to set the other jewels
| off
| Frank Boucher was also moved. He
says his deportment will come down
20 percent this month.
Sara Gerhart—“Miss Livingood,
some one took my “Lady of the Lake”
out of my desk.”
Gregg Darrow—“If I would have
the Lake.”
in the near future give a recital,
Watch for the annoucement.
the Sophomore Class
On Friday
held their class day.
wh
| was relegated to Earl's seat, and Ye.
been them I'd have taken her out of | for a couple of minutes, they sudden- |
ly realized that Mr. Weaver was ab- wesley A. Barron has brought suit surprised him by giving him a birth- | reeuuzs. ‘Nothing to 7ust out: Sse
talking, | oainst Albert Heminger for the al-
but after a few minutes they began |jeged unlawful removal of coal from
to fear that Mr. Weaver would not | nger ithe plaintiff’s farm in Somer- spected
Both parties are well Dodge touring car last week. |
well pleased with the lesson, but | known coal dealers. Barron estimates |
Wher gris 2 iii Cg Spe that about 100,000 bushels of coal was Harvey Berkley for the past six sum- |
Sad » n allmen 8 1 3 ai a s 1
8 e resign {taken from his property and claims, mers, and who arrived at the age of | not miss any time, will come to &
The musical talent of H H. S. will
A goodly num-
present. The
"g The room | the lesson.
with the
While the ocean you scan With YOUTr lon.n¢ Tuesday of last week at the
submarine }
Indifferent to other’s plea. Mr. and Mrs. George Martens
jmoved into the house vacated by
| Lawrence Gisbert last week.
' Miss Elizabeth Tressler spent Sun-
and Monday in Cumberland,
| Some day there will be a reckoning
' And peace will come again
And the man at fault will get a jolt
Then he'll remember Cain. day
Garrett. Pa. TOMMY ATKINS ; Md.
| i Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas and
Dennis Ringler and family who jehildren of Salisbury spent Sunday
| have resided in Brothersvalley town-, With the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
' ship for a number of years, have sold | Wm. Engle.
| their farm to Herman Baker, of Sum
mit township and next week will move. UNION VALLEY.
to BuffaloMills, Bedford county, | Guess we'll have to give the ground
{ where they have bought a farm of D. | hog six more weeks.
| J. Cook. { H. Tressler was a caller at P. W
White’son Sunday last.
Through the assistance of
GET PRICES ON D. H. WEISEL'S | Prof.
| SPECIAL MADE-TO-ORDER TEAW
{HARNESS BEFORE BUYING ELSE | government seeds. Thanks to you,
w HERE. "Professor.
a The Brown Lumber Company has
Bring your sale bills to the Commer- their mill running almost night and
cial to print. Our prices are just right | day. They report the lumber trade
and the work of the best | booming.
Mrs. Boyer says that Mance is being
‘stacked so full of props that the sun
can hardly shine into the city.
Fox hunting is all the go now.
| class flower, the tulip.
| Each number was rendered beauti-
fully, and all was a success, especially
the class yell.
ns MRS. CATHERINE ANSELL.
i Just to show the other classes of The funeral of Mrs. Catherine An-
' the High School how well the Seniors | sell, who died Friday afternoon at
{ conduct themselves,
sence of the teachers, we cite the fol- | Monday afternoon.
lowing:
Mrs.
On Thursday afternoon the |gyrvived by a family of children, in-
usual holding an animated conversa-|gomerset.
tion. But after arguing and talking A
Claiming $6,000
treble
sent. They resumed their
appear at all. Miss Darrah was Very | got township.
favor of Marian Dickey, who finished that the same is worth $2,000.
Prof. Weaver appeared |
yeriod " | Ns
period was almost ended | CALICO Light and Dark—Regular
insisted that they continue a8!o. vane at
un
when
and
they had be
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a
per yard
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{home of Walter Herring. ]
Wm. Hay, Larimer was furnished with |
during the ab- | per home near Scullton, took: place |car from t eyersdal ¥ |
k a he M yer da e Auto Com- i
Ansell is pany, last week.
Com. Seniors went to Law Class as |cluding Mrs. James B. Werner, of
damages
1en’s Store ox
INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS.
Not until our goods enter your home Assurance Society of the
do we relinquish our careful supervis- } .
ion over them, in order that they may United States,
reach you in the best condition. MEYERSDALE, PA.
Everything we sell must give satis-
faction, if it does not we want you to!
return it and get your money back.
The sales on our own blend of Cof-
fee is growing—a trial order will con- |
vince you of its merits.
We can name you prices on Canned |
Goods that will appeal to you.
Try Pettijohn’s Flour Bran Flaked.
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These prices will save you
and please you: |
3 boxes Sardine Paste for 10c
1 large can Saur-Kraut for 10c.
1 16-0z can Ripe Olives for 25c.
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1-2 Ib. package Mixed Tea for 20c.
2 15¢c cans best Baked Beans for 25¢ |
1 Ib. our own brand Baking for 20c. |
2 |b. can best Mince Meat for 25c.
3 cans Kidney Beans for 25c.
3 jars Prepared Mustard for 25c. |
' 3 bottle Pure Catsup for 25c while | We all carry Fire Insurance. (Good.)
it lasts.
. 3 Ibs. best Rice for 25c.
Bargains in Soap this week.
FREE DELIVERY SYSTEM.
Your life is worth more to your
| family than a building is to you.
1
| Our life policies are liberal. In case
| of total disability, caused either by
| sickness or accident. Premium them
| ceases and we will pay you an iuo-
l'come for life. On the other hand if
: you live 20 years we will pay you
Meyersd:le, Pa back more than you ever paid ‘for
~ | your insurance.
F. A. BITTNER,
BOTH PHONES.
142 Centre St.
PAS ANIA SSSI NISL
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SUMMIT TOWNSHIP.
Life insurance protects the home.
farmers are waiting for |
weather to boil sugar. 2 Tem th th th th th th th th th th th
Israel Fullem, an aged citizen is |
seriusly ill with dropsy at present.
James Beals is building himself a
dwelling house on the “Matlick.”
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Edward Schrock who had been
iliving at Eastern Shore, Maryland, for
several years moved last week into of
the B B. Dickey residence. ‘ou've heard
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Hdnh Shwmae is ‘workin « | : lot recently about the &
- i g for J. 0. ‘renewai” of old or=
retchman at present. | hards; have you stopped
Mary Orendorf visited her parents So forYou?. Dah at
Mr. and Mrs. Noah Orendorf at Bit-| 38 is becoming increas-
tinger, Maryland last week. AS Y60 % ber
Dennis Bockes, one of our popular | 201% ens this spring—
farmers bought a Maxwell touring | a ie 3
e a are come- Ra
ng on. When you spra
| ANY tree, use a y
Mrs. Quinter Gnagey is visiting her | FT FE Eri
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Miller | (B30 kh hd
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| because they are heavily and substantially
huilt: it is easy to keep up a strong, stesdy
of Greenville Township this week.
The many friends of Adam Maust
day party on his 36th birthday.
S. D. Gnagey one of our highly re- |
citizens bought himself a |
Baer & Co.
Walter Firl who has worked for |
All of our public school that did
| 21 years on last Saturday, when his | close on Frid
| many friends took him by surpri oe
4 3 took him by prise and term was spent
i te h hday. Mr. | profit.
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