MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT MEYERSDALE, PA. | K. Cleaver, Editor. i MEVERSDALE HS. BRIEFS Editor in Chief—Jerre Beachy. | When. paid strictly in advance $1.00 Assistant Editor—Lenore Collins | $1.50 those When not paid in advance NOTICE—is hereby given to Subscribers who are ignoring repeat- ed bills sent to them from this office that we will be compelled to place their accounts in the hands of collec- tors.. IA Sm SSNS THE INHUMANITY OF MAN. The acme of inhuman warfare seems to have been reached in some of the recent developments of the great European war. When a hospital ship lying at anchor in a bay with wounded soldiers and many nurses aboard is deliberately destroyed by a torpedo as was a Russian vessel in the Black sea a few days ago, it ap- pears as though the very limit of barbarism has been reached. Within a minute the vessel began sinking and a couple hundred more of de- fenceless creatures sent to a watery grave. The Zeppelin raids killing mostly women and little children, con- tinues in England, the only intent seeming to be the wholesale destruc- tion of life and property. All England seethes with indignation over the latest Zeppelin raids Saturday night when about 300 persons were killed by bombs dropped from the air ships. Berlin reports the raids as of great military value. Such warfare a few few years ago, could scarcely have been imagined between so-called Christian nations and ‘Peace ou darth” seems to be only a dream of long ago. PAYING A GOOD PRICE TO GET VILLA. It is costing this country about $8,000,000 to get possession of Villa, the Mexican bandit, dead or alive. This seems to be a pretty fair sum te capture one man, but there are many who believe that he should be cap- tured no differ it may cost. There are others who are of the opinion that he ought to have been prevented from making a raid into this country. This could have been avoided had their been a more deci- sive attitude exercised relative to Mexico a year or longer ago. A stitch in time may save nine in gov- ernmental affairs as well as in some rent garment. ence what In many sections of this country, the people almost en masse: are first for Col. Roosevelt and second ditto. In other words he seems to be the one logical candidate to properly deal with this country ls it now is and as it will be when the war closes for some stern stuff must be the make-up of the man who in these terrible times essays to guide the ship of state. Let no novice try. ADDISON Mrs. A. C. Jeffreys had a quilting party last Wednesday. The honor guests were Mrs. Maria Stark, Mrs- E. R. Grimes and Miss Mae Jeffreys. Refreshments were served at noon and dinner at 6 o'clock. Nelson Wright had the misfortune to lose a valuable cow last week by being foundered. Mrs. Elijah Nicalo and daughter of Listonburg have been spending a few days with Mrs. Milton Craig. Mrs. J. H. Augustine at the Wil lows, is just getting over an attack of lumbago. Elizabeth Bolden ’16 F. Groff 17 H. Gress '18 Miriam Glessner ’'19 Martha Glessner '17 Earl Opel "16 \ | Monday forenoon, Prof. Meyers of Juniata College visited the high school where he explained some very complicated theories of. electricity to the senior physics class. He likewise \ gave a very interesting and instrue-’ tive talk to the whole school. The seniors were greatly pleased, also surprised when they heard that those long-looked for class pins and rings had at last arrived in Meyers- . dale, after the long journey from New York. Every member of the class seems to be very well pleased with them. John Lint got full the other day ‘and hit Byron Nicholson on his nose until the fire flew. Jno. is a teetotaler and was perfectly sober. He had only been experimenting with electricity . and had become full of it. When he 1 A very large flock of wild geese passed over this section on Sunday which is another evidence that tht backbone of winter has been broken. Robert Kurtz lost a valuable horse last week; it was kicked by another horse and blood poisoning set in. To spare the animal further suffering it was chloroformed by a veterinary surgeon. D. A. Griffith of Uniontown has moved his family to this place to spend the summer at Addison. Miss Mae Bird, of Maple Valley passed Sunday with her friends, Miss Mae ‘and Miss Bessie Jeffreys. WELLERSBURG. Leroy Shaffer of Pittsburg is spen- ding a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shaffer of this place. Mr. and Mrs. A- C. Kennell and daughter, Ida Eljzabeth of Cumber- land are the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kennell for a week. Miss Rozella Baker after spend- ing “he past four monts with her sis- ter. Mrs. Russell Emerick of Connells , ville, has returned to her heme in town. Mss Nora Sturtz spent a part of last week with relatives in Corrigans- ville. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Baker and their daughter attended the installation service held in the Reformed church at Corrigansville Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Witt were call- ers in Cumberland on Saturday. Milton Snyder of Mt. Savage spent with relatives in town. Sunday touched Byron's nose a bright spark ' was the result. The juniors have had the seniors placed before them as shining lights in geometrical greatness. One teach- er said, “Oh, the junior class of last year was bright indeed!” Neverthe- less, the class of 1917 is not at all envious and do not begrudge the ti- tle given to the brilliant senior class. The other day the Commercial seniors had a very difficult lesson in shorthand. The subject was “The True Gentleman.” At first it seemed that none knew the lesson, but fi- nally Elizabeth Bolden arose to the occasion and recited the lesson. In fact she recited so well that every one was convinced that she haa made the subject a life study. | The Household Arts students were thecaterers for the Juniata banquet. Prof. Weaver has discovered a new class of laborers the “dig-ditch- ers.” That W. McMillan is for shown by the following tion: “William-—What’s the shape of the earth?” asked the teacher. William—*“Round.” “How do you know it's round? ask- ed the teacher. “All right, said William, its square then. I don’t want to start any argu- ment about it.” peace is conversa- —_— | 1, as a Sophomore, wish to remind the insignificient, green, little Fresh- | ies that the Sophomore program was | made out completely by Sophomores. The Freshmen have stated that their minds are fresh, not having two or three years in school. As everybody knows every green thing, be it vege- table or Freshman, is fresh without saying it themseleves,, When I came to High School I didn’t know that their brains would be dulled. Someone ought to lave warned the Freshmen before they made their choice It is a pity that the minds of these green. little Freshies should be dulled: Signed. (Sophomores.) While in English Class Tuesday morning we were discussing a poem , called,“The Demon of the Study.” The names of Caliban and Ariel were con- nected with it. Estelle Rowe thought gister, Mrs. R Roy West, of Somerset. | they were taken from the Bible and asked one of the classmates where it could be found. Estelle, we are to tell you that they are characters - in Shakespeare! Tempest. VICINITY OF MEYERSDALRE Mr. John Wengerd purchasel a ariving horse froam Monr.e¢ Yoder. Mr, Samuel Thomas of Mi'ford took in the Loechel Sale and v sited friends and relatives in Summit and Elk Lick. Elmer Lepley moved near Windber last week. His household goods and machinery were loaded in a car The stock was driven overland. “Billy” Walker and his father, Simon helped him to move. Velma, Florence and Marling Gna- gey, sister and and brother-in-law. William E. Gnagey, who purchased the Samuel Lorchel farm, took pos- session of it the first of April. All Mr. Gnagey needs now is a good wife. Mr. Jessie Miller, a retired farmer of Greenville, attended the Lochel sale. EVERETT SHIRTINGS ON SALE AT THE WOMENS STORE ON SATUR- DAY ONLY 8c PER YARD. Fine sale bills printed here. : Juniata College SOITY | . {Berkey went to Holsopple to visit their sO« IAL H « PENING> JUNIATA COLLEGE BANQUET. The banquet held Friday evening by the alumni and friends of the was attended hy about seventy persons and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. President 1 Harvey Brum- baugh and Rev. Cassady were among |'the speakers and their addresses | of the high school. A was given from 7 to 8 o'clock and | then supper was served under the direction of Miss Brodhead, of domestic science in the local - schools. { | The local speakers included Prof.' H. B. Weaver, Miss .the Rev. W. M. Howe, Mrs. Rena Lawve?, FB | Peter teacher - SOMERSET REALTY DEALS Deeds conveying Comerset real es-, ‘tate have recently been entered of record in the office of Recorder John E. Custer, as follows: Irwin M. Hover .Hooversville, $2.50. Kyle Boyer to J. C. Dull, Hoovers- ‘ville, $120. Simon P. Geisel to Harriet Ward, Seas township, $750. . W. Foster to M. J. Rodger, Shade to Kyle Boyer {were enjoyed by all. The affair was, 9 | held in the homemaking Jai VS owns, $225. reception « Jane Burgess to John W. Rose, Shade township, 75. John O. Ream to Mary R. Hersch’s heirs, Northampton township, $600. William S. Barefoot to Elizabeth, Berkstresser, Windber, $1. Henry Rayman’s administrator to ‘Sarah Brant, Brothersvalley township $775. Heckert to Aaron Crissey, "Black and Editor W. S. Livengood. N. ( Stoneycreek township $1.800. F. Meyers of Rockwood also gave al talk. After the speaking, a business: toneycree ownship, $1, meeting was held at which the officers ! { Stoneycreek township, $1,400. : i as! for the organization were elected | Stonyereek township. $10. follows: J. Milton Gnagy, president; ; Mrs. D. J. Fike, vice president; Miss Margaret Griffith, secretary, and D.} 'W. Long, treasurer. W. S. vasa! of Meyersdale, Prof. H. B. Speicher of | Aaron Crissey to Peter Heckert, Herman Shank to Charles Shank, Daniel Shapk to Charles , Stonycreek township, $2,000. Daniel Shank to John Finggpy, Stoneycreek township, $250. Moses Walker to P. C. Isaas, Stony- Shank, L f Elk : Garrett and D. W. Livengood oi | erock township, $950. Lick were elected the executive com- ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Hillcrest, the beautiful Wilmoth home on the South Side, was scene of a merry gathering on Sat-1 urday afternoon when Miss Florence Wilmoth to Harry Baldwin. came as a surprise to Miss Wilmoth’s many friends. "A color scheme of yellow and white was carried out in the dining room where the hostess was assisted by her sister. the Misses Clara and °' Mary and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Bar- ney Wilmoth, of Glen Campbell. The out of-town guests at this dee- | lightful affair were Mrs. Barney Wil- moth and her sister Miss Mary Clark of Glen Campbell, the Misses Eliza- beth Biesecker of Somerset, Florence Maust of Salisbury, Nell Hartley and Mary Shuman of Beaver. = APRIL FIRST PARTY. mittee, | Shank, Stonycreek township,$2,000. the { ges, announced her engagement The engagement | Edward M. Schrock to Daniel P. C. Isaacs to Jacob Duppstandt, Stoneycreek township, $1,062. Catherine Baldwn to Joseph Man- Quemahoning township, $1600. Sylvester Kimmel to same $7, 000. Herman Swank to same, $13,000. Joseph Ackerman to same, $2,000. Joseph Allen, et al, to A. E. Rei- ley, Jenner township, $4,000. | Samuel Romesburg to Theo Romes- burg, Garrett, $500. Adam Lehman to A. E. Koehler, Paint township, $1,025. I. M. Hoover et al to John E. Cus- | ter, Hooversville, $p85. Same to Kyle Boyer, $2. Kyle Boyer to IL. C. Dull, Hovers- ville, $120. Simon Geisel to Harriet Ward, Shade township, $750. }i3 W. Foster to W. , Shade township, $225. { J. O. Ream to Mary R. Hersh, in Northampton township $2, 000. J. Rodgers, Misses Emma and Kate Olinger en- Cg township $2,000. i C. Isaacs to Jacob Dubstadt ny tertained last Friday with an “April First” evening, the guests ‘being Rev. ands Mrs H. L. Goughn Prof. | and Mrs. W. H. Kretchma Ir. and Mrs. W. H. Baldwin, Mr nd Mrs. R. G. Miller, Mr. and MrsgfPaul D. Clutton and Mr. and Mrs iM, Cook. The following menu was “sel “manner characteristic of the eve Tea — — Loaf Sugar —r'— =; — 7 { — Sugar Plums — Salted Nuts Pie a-la-mode. , Tapico Pudding — Assorted Cakes Blue Points on Half Shell Crackers Hamburg Steak—Fried Fillet of Sole, j Fool's Caps — — Demons’ Delight. MRS. C. P. LARGE ENTERTAINS. Mrs.Charles P. Large entertained evening in honor of her sister; Mrs. C. M. Fisher of Somerset. The spa-. cious home was prettily decorated in pink and white spring flowers; the | color scheme was carried out in the dainty refreshmetns.. Those from a distance were Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Roy W. George P. Stein of Somerset, Mrs. Barney Wilmoth and her sister, Miss Mary Clark of Glen Cambell. | SHOWER FOR BRIDE. | Miss Catherine Jane Meyers enter- ' tained ten young ladies on Monday {afternoon at a shower in honor of ‘Mrs. John Brown of Connellsville, a recent bride, who will be remember- | {ed as Miss Nell Cover. Miss Myers was assisted by her i : MARRIED | BERKEY—MENGES. Deputy Sheriff Clayton L. Berkey, ‘son of Mr. Somerset and Miss Edna Menges, -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Menezes of Somerset township were married at 6:30 o'clock Tuesday ; , morning at the home of the bride's | parents by Rev.’ S. G. Buckner, pas- tor of the Somerset Christian church There were no attendants and they . left immediately after the ceremony fof a eastern honeymoon trip. Mrs. | until recently was a deputy iin the office of Clerk of Courts D. W. | Weller. The young couple will re- ‘side in Somerset. LANDIS—SNYDER. On last Sunday evening, Miss Ca.- rie Snyder, until recently an operator, in the Economy Telephone Co’s €X-| change lat Rockwood and [Ruessell Landis, a baker for J. D. Snyder, were united in marriage at the hcme ‘of the bride’s parents. The ceremony about forty ladies at cards on Friday West and Mrs. and Mrs. Levi Berkey of son township $1,060. creek township’ $300. Elias Heckler to Chas. E. Meyers - Upperturkeyfoot township $4,000. | | | Ed. M. Schrock to Daniel Shank | Muhlenberg Wm. Will to Peter Heckert Stony- } Daniel Shank to Elias Shank, St. 3 onsen township $2,000. Gertrude I. Fisher to Milton Horner, Meyersdale, $1,000. Matthas Poorbaugh’s heirs to Ma- bel C. McDonald, Northampton Twp., $2,800. 1 ~ VIM. Miss Lydia Campbell and daughter ‘Harriet, of Pittsburg, visited rela ! tives for several days of last weeek. N. D. Hay of near St. Fa. was a Vim business calelr last Friaay. Elias Fike wears a broad smile * since a young son was ‘born into his “house on Friday of last week. Mother ‘and son are well. P. C. Miller was a witness on 2a trial in Somerset on Monday. _ Mr. and Mrs. Martin Meyer left on { Monday for Pittsburg to spend this ! week with their children. | The Public School examination of Summit District was held in our ! s¢hool last Saturday. Twentythree ap | plicants took the examination and four were successful. | Misses Mary and Margaret Fike | accompanied by Harry Dietle sp2at last Sunday at the home of Adam | Dietle in Greenville township. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klingaman of { Berkley Mill spent Saturday and Sun- | day at the home of Bruce Fike. Miss Margaret Fike is staying at the home of Druggist D. W. Liven- Tol in Salisbury at present. Miss Mary Thornley of Meyersdale { spent Sunday at the home of C. W. Tressler. Miss Edna Tressler is visiting at the home of Joseph Tressler in Mey: ersdale. . SAND PATCH. Mrs. Charles Kifer was shopping in Meyersdale Friday. Mrs. Emma Younkin was visiting ‘relatives and friends at Meyersdale , last Friday. » Mrs. Tom Walker and son are Vis iting her parents at Pittsburg. Tom | Says he is lonesome. i Miss Mary S. Ravenscroft, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ravens- ‘croft and Vesta F. Sharp, daughter of | Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Sharp have passed the country school examination and ‘are mow ready for high school. These are the two first young ladies | that ever graduated in our school, and { we wish them success. Miss Sydney M. Lenhart, primary | was performed by Rev. O. G. Eye] tegeher spent Saturday and Sunday pastor of the Evangelical church. One township in Lycoming county | reports household help so scarce that there is not one hired girl in the en-| tire township. | with her cousin, Miss Mary S. Rav i enscroft. . Mrs. Howard Ravenscroft Friday with friends at Meyersdaie ———————————— TRY OUR FINE JOB WORK { | | | spent Condensed Report of the Condition of The Second National Bank OF MEYER SDALE, PA. At the Close of Business Mar. 7, 1916 RESOURCES. LIABILITIES. Loans and Investments. $421,607.66 | Capital stock paid in___.$ 65,000.00 Total Resources. $637,966.27 'U. S. Bonds and Premiums 72,231.87 | Surplus Fund and Profits. .. 51,799.18 Real Estate, Furniture, Fix. 62,574.50 | Circulation. __. -_. —————- Cash and due from Banks__ 81,552.24 | Deposits 64.000.00 457,167.09 Total Liabilities... $637,966.27 I A af NN So ll NTN NS WL Columbia to sho Grafonola wants, Have you seen the real talking machine? and see this machine. this wonderful machine. this your headquarters for Drugs and Medicines. RECORDS & NEEDLES FOR SALE HERE If you have not, come in We are here w and explain the qualities of Also make We are here to fulfill your no matter what they may be. F B. THOMAS, Opposite Citizens Bank Leading Druegist, MEYERSDALE, PA. rr BERLIN Mrs. G. A. Hoffman entertained the Orphan Society of the Lutheran Church at her home on Thursday ev- ‘ening. Those present were: Mesdames John Johnston, Ed H. Miller, H. B. ' Burkholder, W. H. Dively, and Misses Grace ! Tillie Engle. | Frank Vought, of Somerset, was a { business caller to Berlin on Friday. Dr. Henry Garey, the Rev. and Mis. Li. S. Wilkinson and son Garey, ‘Wilkinsburg, were Berlin visitors for ba few days. Mrs. O. O. Cook and daughter Mary were “Meyersdale and Hyndman visit- | C. lors for a day or two this week. ; E. B. Hillegas, of Savannah, Ga. | visitin g his relatives at Dividing Ridge. ; Benjamin Franklin Rayman ‘many years a teacher here, died at his home in Derry, Pa. recently, aged 8 | years. He was a member of the Luth- eran church and a highly esteem=d! ‘man. His wife and two daughters sur- vive. The date for the Chautauqua at Berlin has been fixed for August 7-13 Tickets are.$2.00 and $1.00. WELLERSBURG. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Paul and guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Paul, one day last week. Engene Trimble, who was a vatient | at the Alleghany Hospital for a! week, returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delbrook and family spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Delbrook’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Witt. Messrs. Lloyd Sturtz, Jr.,, Frank Robinette, Charles Michaels and ‘Robert Witt were callers in Frost- burg, Sunday. Mr. daughters, Helen and Lorena Belle and Miss Edna Witt were shopping in Cumberland one day last week. F. R. Shaffer, of Sand Patch, R. F. D, No. 2, was fa caller in the { burg, Saturday last. Wm. Wolfe of Cumberland was a | business caller in town for first part. of last week. Ralph Poorbaugh and Miss Edna | Witt spent Sunday evening with the latter's sister, Mrs. Frank Delbrook, of Mt. Savage. Miss Carrie Robinette of Cumber-' land spent Sunday with friends and relatives near town. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Hechtig last week. Sept. 29, 1916. Sworn this 22nd. day of March 1916 K. Cleaver. | Methodist church. Harry : and | ot) for | | ‘daughter, Lorena, of Mt. Savage, were | and Mrs. James Redding and | Mrs. Chas. Snyder of Mt. Savage, | STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL Editor, business manager and pub- lisher, K. Cleaver. Owner, L. R. Clea- ver. Security holder, A. M. Schaffner, and subscribed to before me ROBERT COOK, Notary Public A crowded house greeted Dr. A-!latter’s mother, melia Dranga, the prominent female | Pittsburg physician who lectured to women on Sunday afternoon in the en meeting yesterday will be given in ASAIN NINN SN \F If 1 IF IF 15 4 16 0 C. H SHOCKEY INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS. Special Agent for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States. | MEYERSDALE, PA. I | i | i We all carry Fire Insurance. (Good.) Your life is worth more to your | family than a building is to you. Our life policies are liberal. In case of total disability, caused either by sickness or accident. Premium then [conses and we will pay you an in- | come for life. On the other hand if | you live 20 years we will pay you back more than you ever paid for your insurance. Life insurance protects the home. Afi 4 i i th hh RR | | ROOFING For a FIRST CLASS SLATE or GALVANIZED ROOF write to ¢. S. WENGERE R D 2 MEYERSDALE, PENNA. | Wholesale prices oh carloads shipped | to any railroad station. A full line of Sp uting, Nails and Valleys. © re iw san FOR ASSEMBLYMAN. | hereby announce myself a can- didate for the nomination for the General Assembly, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 1916. M. D. REEL Shade Township. | Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Hammond of | Cumberland were recent guests of tne Mrs. Louise Slicer. A complete report of the Hausfrau- our next issue. i the set of ave Sp dal Jo th We © an
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