My Em PERSONAL AND LOCAL | — | John D. Locke, of Rockwood was in town on Sunday. | M. 1. Reinhard, of Cumberland, Md. was a town visitor on Sunday. U. J. Topper, of New Baltimore was | a business visitor here on Wednesday. Thomas J. Comtney, of Ralphton, spent Sunda yhere with her friends. Miss Catherine Meyers spent Fri- day in Pittsburg shopping. Mrs. Wm. Payne spent Sunday vis- iting relatives at Ohio Pyle. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Livengood went to Frostburg, Md., Saturday to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Ida Meyers returned home Sunday from a visit with friends in Cumberland. Charles Wolfersberger, of Rock- wood, was a Wednesday visitor here with friends. Mrs. Russel Younkin and Mrs. John Edwards of Markelton spent Tuesday here with Mrs. Charles Sanders. Mrs. Louise Wurtz left Thursday for Bedford, :aving been ca'«! there by the death of her brother, W. H Cessna. Twenty-four gentleman friends of Postmaster J. T. Shipley were delight- fully entertained at the latter’s home on Thursday evening. James Fitzharris of Verona, spent the latter part of the week here with his wife and three children, who have been visiting Mrs. Fitzharris’ moth- er, Mrs. Margaret Dunn. Mrs. J. H. Black and sister, Miss Addie Landerkin, left last week for the home of the latter at Listowel, Canada. Miss Landerkin ‘has been here for several months. Eugene Hostetler and family, who for several years resided in the Dr. P. P. Ritter house on the South ,& Side, have moved to the W. P. Meyers house on North street. The aged mother of Mr. U. M. Weimer of Casselman, is critically. Mr. Weimer spent part of last week with her. - Mr. F. Ferrell, cashier of the First National Bank of Boswell, spent Tuesday night as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Black. Recent deaths in Addison township were Mrs. Margaret J. Roberts, aged 82 yrs. and John B. McClintock, aged 67 yrs. After spending the winter with their nephew, L. B. Reifsneider, in Cuba, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Deal re- turned home a few days ago. Mrs. E. O. Cosgrove and two chil- dren of Hammond, Ind. are in Meyers .dale for a two weeks’ visit with the former’s parents, Mr. ad Mrs. W. A. Graves. Rev. C. E. Miller was a Johns- town visiting yesterday to meet a committee to arrange for a Sunday School convention of the Evangeli- cal Association. Mis Nell Gordon on Friday evening entertained a club of young ladies, composed of Miller &Collins employ- es. A very pleasant evening was spent and a dainty lunch served. Miss Rosella Darrah, who is n training for a nurse in the Mercy Hos- pital, in Baltimore Md.. arrived here on Sunday to spend a few weeks with ‘her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Darrah of Light street. # The concert given by the Citizens Band in Amity Hall, Thursday even- ing, ‘was an excellent one, but was not as well patronized as it should have been. . Miss Salome McKelvey, of Somer- set, who went to Honolulu, H. I., last fall in company with Mrs. Jennie Slater Fockler of Johnstown, arrived home the latter part of last week. Rev. L. P. Young of Salisbury was a business caller in town ithe latter part of the week. Rev. ‘Young is tak- ing some interest in forming a lec- ture course in Meyersdale for next winter, which would pleas many here. | Salisbury and Berlin have left us far behind along this line. Mrs. Bruce Lichty and daughter, Miss Helen, left Friday for Baltimore where the former will week while the latter will go to Nor- folk, Va., to attend the wedding of a college friend. Silas Walker mington, Decl., after only one di, s work at the Dupont Powder works. The very first day an explocion occur- red and Mr. Walker helped to carry out a young man working beside him who was badly burned. John Bowman, of Glade City, aged 20 years, has been in the hospital at Cumberland the past two weeks from an eye injury rece v3 at shaw Min- es. It was feared his sight had been destroyed but the specialist says it will be fully restored. Co. C. of Somerset was called to, Greensburg yesterday on account of the labor riots at Pittsburg. The 10th. regiment is being mobilized at Green- sburg to be in rcadiness to be sent to Pittsburg, :{ neccssary. An excellent program was given by the pupils of the High School at the May Day concert in Amity Hall on Monday evening. The large audience very much enjoyed the entertain- ment and nearly $75 were made that will be devoted to the library fund of the High School. MEYERSDALE i. S. BRIEFS | The insignificant Sophomore “Kais- | er” Gress is trying to win over the | two gentle Freshmen girls, Mabel | Baer and Elizabeth Black, (But youa can’t do two Kaiser.) After all it has been discovered that many proposals which Harvey Meyers received has taken effect upon him. After a proposal made to him by Sara Gerhart the other day, his pulse was tested and it was found that his heart stopped beating. Wanted:-A large seat for Ti:arrow in Room 12. Dr. Wm. Mc. Millan in a recent ad- dress, said that stimulants should be encouraged. However, he did not say all should be. Of all things that happened to Mich- Gregg ticulars see “Brownie” Mary Leckemby is becoming very studious. She was seen coming 10 school the other day with her open book before her. t{ Grace Michaels wishes to correct the statement made in the last week’s ael Hady on Friday. For further par-| NOTHING SO GOOuJW As to go to a place to have a light lunch, glass of Soda Water, or Ice Cream than to THOMAS CAFE. The place where your patronage is appreciated. Our rest room is opened to the public; you are welcome there. I handle a full line of Pure Drugs, Medicines, Perfumes, Toilet Articles. Imported and Domestic Cigars. -2- -:- -:- F. B. THOMAS, Leading bruggist, MLYERSDALE, PA Opposite Ciiizens Bank ARE YOUR rr — TT A—— A condition whic tune. periect harmony. a PARENT—TEACHERS'’ MEETING. | GIRLS RAISE MONEY IN — UNIQUE MANNER. Continud from Page 1. A very unique party was held at We must learn to conserve our nat- | the home of Mrs. J. M. Black of ural resources and we must train our Front stret last Thursday night by people to a greater efficiency. | the members of her Sunday School In the days when the apprentice | class. Some time ago, each member system was in vogue, a boy began ai of the class decided to earn a dollar the beginning and learned all there in her own original way and present was. of a business. In these days of it as an Easter offering, and the par- Ly Crna paper, she likes to sing the parody on Page 12% entitled, “The Dear Little, Green Little Freshman” much better that No. 8. Poor Bud, I guess he knows ‘why. The High School pupils are wear- ‘ng long faces when they think that the grades have only one more week to endure the hardships of study. We 11 wish we were in the grades when we think about this part of it. The Seniors are at work preparing for commencement, when the largest class in the High School will receive ‘heir diplomas. Ruth Kimble, a bashful modest Senior, is graduolly learning, sic Ia often seen in company with some young gentleman. This may account for Ruth remarking, “That she did not think it was worth while for girls to get a plate with their name cards, as they soon changed their names anyway.” Earl Stotler spent Sunday evening at his summer home at Mt. Nebo. Walter Eisler while explaining “Proprietary Government” * told us that it was a colony ruled by its An- cestors. If Caesar was living we would not have to bother with shorthand writ- ing, as Elizabeth Black told us that he could write ten letters at once. John Meyers was trying to start a new fad for the Freshmen Boys, by carrying a vanity case but Miss Liven- good took it from him although John said he didn’t care as it belonged to Gladys Deeter, and he was just prac- ticing with it. ANOTHER HAUSFRAUEN PRIZE. The regular monthly meeting of Die Hausfrauen was held yesterday a the home of Mrs. Harvey P. Berkley. A letter from Gov. Brumbaugh was read congratulating the society on its nims and achievements. Another prize of five dollars, from a former resident of Salisbury, was announced to be given to the person { raising the largest porker from the runt pig. McNEMAR—LIVENGOOD machinery, a boy gets a place and ‘ty was held so each, young lady gets used to doing one certain Httie i might relate her experience in earn- thing connected with a certain ma- | ing the money . ' chine and gets expert in that, per- | Some of the girls sold horse rad- | haps. But he gets no higher. nt lish, parsnips, candy and hats; press- Some of the high schools and col- ed clothes and scrubbed, while one leges are providing fer the training clever young lady recited her experi- of pupils along the line of the work ence in the following verses: they expect to follow, but what of I am one of a class of twenty-three the boy or girl who never reaches And such a wonderful class you nev- the high school, as figures prove that | er did see. nine-tenths do not. Our grammar Of our de. r teacher, we are all so schools all seem tended to fit the pu- | proud, pil to enter high school but about![,-t’s give her three cheers, good and nine out of every ten drop out before | loud. the high school or at least before grad | She has such a fertile and agile mind tiation; many of necessity as wage | F-r making money a way will find. earners and what have we given them ' So we all promised by Easter Day to make them efficient wage earners | we'd have earned a dollar to give or ito enable them to increase their | away earning capacity as the years pass? To our dear church we love so well, And where do they go and what do So now I will my story tell they do? Into the back. street dis- Of how I made that dollar: tricts to do what they can and many you all know that I clerk in a store of them changing jobs four or five Where there’s work to be done and time in a single year. i | work galore, The cause of Germany's wonderful And when spring over winter holds success in this war as well as in its sway, times of peace, is due not so much | The winter goods must be put away to the fact of her preparedness along In a stock room up a flight of stairs military lines, as to the fact that [| carried sweaters and underwear, every man is a (rained man; every And when I felt I was “almost in” man has a working knowledge of [ thought of Mrs. Black, some trade or work so RA be, And by the inspiration of that name, called out another can take HN rate. vy forgot my aches and pains, ‘One out of every ten Germans, #8 a|And straightway finished my task. chemist and though we have had the |So I gave that dollar on that glorious same opportunities to develop along Easter Day that line we have been content get-|And know that it some little good ting rich from our natural rroducte; will do along life’s way, selling our coal and wasting thous- | And if you would get the most joy ands of tons of co3l tar while the | out of life, Grmans were utilizin theirs in the Give and give cheerfully, your little Jmanufacture of dyes which we paid mite. ‘them for making. . | The cry has gone up all over the BRETHREN CHURCH, Rev. H. L. land for preparedness. Do you know Goughnour, Pastor: Special services , What it costs to build a battle ship are being held each evening of this (which in a few years is out of date week in the Meyrsdale church. The and thrown on the junk heap? Do you servicessbegin at 7:30; the sermon know that 7-10ths of all the revenue is over before the 8:20 car laves. of this country was spent on battle ,On Sunday morning, May 7, at 9:30 ships and preparation for war be- both the Men’s Federation and the fore this last outcry and only $3,000, Women’s League will meet in connec- [000spent by the gov't in preparing tion with the Sunday School. At 10:- her girls and boys to fight the bat- 30 a. m. there will be church servic- Few people have perfect eyes and fewer still have two eyes alike, this condition is called Anisometropice- ous as two Violin Players out of Fortunately it is possible to string both Violins so as to be 1n that, are not seeing together per- fectly---I will cause the days of light to be lengthened or shortened as your defective eye requires. Properly fitted glasses will do this. EYES SICK h is as inharmoni- So with the eyes COOK, Botly Phenes : oy SHADY LAWN. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tressler of Michigan spent a few days with the formers brother here. Irvin Shumaker and family spent Sunday with his sister Mrs .Joseph Mrs. Ezra Berkeley and daughter Vinnie of Berkeley spent Sunday with her brother Jos. S. Miller. Orvillle Shelbaer has been on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones and son Elbert and Charles spent Sunday af- ternoon calling on relatives in Rom- ania. : Mrs. Daniel Clapper and daughter Mrs. Rufus Tressler are spending a few days with the formers parents at Morrison Cove, Bedford county. Mrs. Alex Downey was calling at the home of her son Robert Downey of Meyersdale. TEN REASONS WHY JOHN P. STATLER AND R. W. LOHR SHOULD BE RE-ELECTED TO THE LEGISLATURE. 1. Both men have served one term faithfully, honestly and to the best of “J their ability. visit for a! returned from Wil-, Eugene H. Livengood, son of Mr. 'tles of life. A bill is now before Con- and Mrs. M. J. Livengood of Meyers- | gress asking that money be provided ‘dale, and Miss Hazel E. McNemar, | for vocational training and all inter- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mec- | ested persons should use their influ- Nemar of Cumberland, were married “ence to have it passed. Saturday evenig, April 29th, by Rev. ' . The senior banner was awarded to | H. P. Reck, pastor of Grace M. E. Miss Mayme Platt’s room and church at Cumberland. Mr. and Mrs. Junior banner to Miss Frieda Daber- Livengood came to Meyersdale on ko's room. Monday where they will make their : home for the present with the ' groom’s parents. | HOME FOR THE AGED : —— | The Church of the Brethren of Mrs. Harriet Wolfersberger, wife of Western Pennsylvania has secured an i Philip Wolfersberger, a former resi- option on a property believed suitable dent of Rockwood, died recently at for an old folks’ home, which will be their home at Mt. Pleasant. maintained by the church, in Somer- i a. set county. B. B. Ludwick, Secretary ‘THE BEST PEAS ON THE MARKET of the committee, states that he pro- ‘FOR $1.00 PER DOZEN—at CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN | BITTNER’'S GROCERY. Border farm, one-fourth of a mile et south of Holsopple. _PRATT’S BABY CHIC FOOD will On the farm is a 15room house, | save the lives of your young chicks. with basement having a concrete Get it ficor. The house is heated with a hot AT HABEL & PHILLIPS. water system. The basement, kitchen and bathroom have hot and cold Rev. W. M. Howe spent Sunday in water. The house has a large dining Johnstown at the dedication of the room. Three sides of the building have splendid new Church of the Breth- an eight foot-porch. ren ~f which he was pastor before | In addition to the large residence coming to the Meyersdale church. there is a three-room cottage on the | Governor Brumbaugh was one of the grounds. Both buildings may be pur-! speakers at the dedication. The chased for $2,700 and as much land as church is said to be one of the finest is needed, up to 25 acres, can be of the denomination. | bought at $100 per acre. Carl Raupach, of Glencoe, was taken ! -— to the Allegheny hospital, Cumber- | STRIKING MINERS RETURN. land, yesterday, with a very severe at-| Employes of the Randolph Coal "tack of pneumonia. Dr, Hemminger, , Company who had been on a strike of this place wcrked all night Tues- | for three days returned to work on day with the sick man. Bertha the Saturday. About 60 men, practically eight year-old sister of the young man the entire number employed at the is also very ill with appendicitis. mine, went to work as usual. The They are the children of Mr. and Mrs. men resumed work at 58 cents which W. H. Raupach. (they had been paid before going out. | 1 Johnstcwn FANCY NORWAY MACKEREL 10c Miss Velma Stein was visitor last week. the perty optioned is tha‘ known as the | es and at 7 p. m. the Communion service will be held.—Next week, on Wednesday evening, May 10, special services will begin in the Salisbu- ry church and continue until Sunday May 14. To all these services all are cordially invited. SPEICHER—HOOVER On April 21 at Philipsburg, Centre county, N. G. Speicher, cashier cof the Firste Nationa] Bank of Stoyes- town and Miss Ruth C. Hoover, the | daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Hoov- er, of Hooversville were united in marriage. The ceremony was perfor med by the Rev. Dr. H. S. McClinton. pastor of the Philipsburg Church of | Christ. EVANGELICAL ASSOCIATION, Rev. ‘Clewell E. Miller, Pastor—For Mey- ersdale, Sunday School on Sunday af- ternoon at 2 oclock; Y. P.. A. at 6:30 and preaching services at 7:30; pray- er meeting at 7:30 on Thursday ev- ening. For Glencoe—Preaching servi- ices on Sunday morning at 10:30; Prayer meeting at 6:45 on Sunday evening. Rev. Matteson of the ITethodist ! Church will preach on Sunday morn ing from the theme, “The Royal Law" rand in the evening on “The Ancient Landmarks.” A BEAUTIFUL DINNER AND TOILET SETS CHEAP AT HABEL & PHILLIPS. | BEAUTIFUL .FROSTED .GLASS {SHERBET DISHES 50c per set of 6 AT HABEL & PHILLIPS. | | For Rent—Good 5-room House cen- located. modern conveniences. trally “2. It is customary here and else where to return a member of the leg- islature for a second term. 3. Both men" are endorsed by the loyal Republicans, by the Anti-Sa- loon organizations of the county, and by all candidates who withdrew in their favor. 4. They are pledged to Local Op- tion, State and National Prohibition and to any good temperance law. 5. Each of these men have served one term and voted for all temper- ance legislation. 6. These men are opposed by the saloon keepers, the liquor bunch and | their supporters. - 7. Neither the legislature of Penn- sylvania nor the representatives of Somerset County should be dictated to by a few liquor-profiting persons and corrupt politicians of the county and of the state. 8. Both Lohr and Statler have been life-long church members and persons of exemplary habits in their respective communities. 9.Both men have all their lives been public spirited and have had the welfare of the public at heart. 10. If returnd to the Legislature, they will give honest and efficient ser vice to the county and the state. They will not be dictated to by cor- crupt interests. They will give every bill that comes before the legislature careful and conscientious considera- tion. Adv. PROGRAM FOR THE BlJOU FOR NEXT WEEK. Monday, May 8—Scorched Wings in three Parts and God Comedies. Tuesday, May 9, The Night Riders, Theda Bara wil appear in CARMEN; Tale of a Telegramt and The Awaken- ing of Patsy. Wednesday, May 10, Lord John's Journal; Slim, Fat or Medium, a great comedy. .. Thursday, May 11—Something un- usally fine will be given. : Friday, May 12, Caught on a Sky Scraper; and The Little Fraud. ..Saturday, May 13, The Broken Coin; The Eyes of Fear; The Leap- year Tangle. EXPRESS THEIR APPRECIATION We desire to express our sincere appreciation to our friends and neigh bors who so kindly assistd us and sympathized with us at the time of the illness and at the time of the the husband and father respectively and also to the choir who sang at the funeral. ~« | MRS. JOHN WAGAMAN AND SONS Shelbaer. | THE OPTOMETRIST Eye Sight Specialist Meyersdale, Pa. Driving It Home | | Let us drive home to you the fact that no washwoman can wash clothes in as sani- tary a manner as that in which the work is done at our laundry. We use much more water, change the water many more times, use purer aud more costly soap, and keep all the clothes in constant motion during the entire process. It's simply a ma:ter of having proper facilities. Meyersdale Steam Laundry ROOFING For a : FIRST CLASS SLATE or GALVANIZED ROOF write to : ‘ds S. WENGERD R.D 2 MEYERSDALE, -- PENN'A Wholesale prices on carloads shipped to any ialivad stauoa. A full line ot Spouting, Nails and Valleys. WOODLAWN. John H. Dietle helped Albert My- ers to butcher a hog last week. Some of the people of Woodlawn al- tended the sale of Jerome Coun- ptryman on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Fike and son Ralph of Shaw Mines and and Mrs Cyrus Fike and Susan Fike of Wood- lawn spent Sunday at Allen Fikes on. Reichters Nob. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wahl and two children, Pearl and Morling, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Thomas spent Sunday at Boynton with Mr. and Mrs. Charley . Thomas. | Mr. Mick Porter of Keystone mines | made a call with J. H. Dietle on Sun- day. Master Crawford Dietle spent Sun- day in Greenville. | Miss Mary Hartlin of Pittsburg and | Miss Grace Hartlin of Coal Run and { Mr. and. Mrs. Morris Shoemaker of : Meyersdale spent Sunday in Wood- | lown with their Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. Charley Raupauch. | Mr. James Crossen went to the Negro mountains on Sunday to hunt rat‘lesnakes but failed to find any. | Mr. Martin Wahl and family spent | Sunday near Salisbury, | ———— FOR RENT—The stead, eleven rooms, laundry, bath and all conveniences. Good orchard and six lots. Barn and outbuildings. Immediate possession. Apply to J. F. NAUGLE, 239 MAIN STREET. : Citizens Bank. Morrell Home- EARLY ROSE SEED POTATOES AT HABEL & PHILLIPS. ITRY A RED CROSS BROOM at BITTNER’S GROCERY. BARGAINS IN CANNED GOODS at BITTNER’'’S GROCERY.