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VOL. XXXVI. :
CHAIRMEN FOR
GOOD ROADS DAY|
‘Appotpises in Somerset County
Who Are to Select Their Own
Committees For Highway Im-
provement Day. A Mass Meet-
ing is Urged in All Districts.
The Meyersdale delegation consist-
ing of Commissioner of Agriculture
F. B. Black, W.- T. Hoblitzell and | highly.
Banker S.B. Philson, arrived at Som-
erset too late last Saturday to partic
ipate in the formation of a County-
wide Good Roads Association, but as
one of their number. Mr. Black ws
made a vice president of the Assicia-
tion, Meyersdale is certain to be re-
presented when the work of improv-
ing the roads by volunteer labor goss
on May 25th. Judge Wm. H. Ruppel
was elected president, W. Curtis
Truxal, vicé president, and John O.
Ream of Berlin, Peter Hoffmain of
Paint, Eearle R. Beggs of Confiuence,
John L. Barchus of Salisbury, and F.
fiepresbule
MEYERSDALE PA., THURSDAY. MAY 18. 1916.
MARRIED
HAY—KENDALL.
On Wednesday evening, May 17th,
Philip John Hay, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Luke Hay, of this place, and Miss
Elizabeth Ann Kendall, daughter of
"Squire Kendall, of White Oak, were
‘united in marriage at Amity Reform-
ed church, by Rev. A. E. Truxal. The
ceremony took place at 7 o’clock and
the happy couple were attended by
Ernest Hay, a brother of the groom,
and Dorothy Kendall, a sister of the
bride. These two young people are
esteemed by all who kuow
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT |
Miss Kathleen Bach, a reader with
the Kinyon Koncert Kompany, who
has just returned to her home in
Blair County, after a very success-
ful tour, will give a series of readings
in the Methodist church on the even-
ing of Tuesday, June 6 for the bene-
fit of the new piano fund for the lec
ture room. §
Miss Bach comes highly recom-
mended. A letiter from a Lancaster
minister, Rev. J. B. Baker, says of
them. For the past two years Mr. Hay
has been employed at the Commer-
cial office, but thev now e pect to
locate in Akron, Ohio. The best wish-
go with them.
KNUPP—BRANT.
On Sunday, May 14, at 1 p. m,, at
the parsonage of the Church of the |
Brethren, by the pastor, Rev. Wm.
Howe, William D. Knupp, of Canton,
Ohio, and Miss Ada M. Brant, daugh- |
ter of John H. Brant, of near Gar-
rett, were united in marriage. They
B. Black of Meyersdale, vice presi-
dents.
Below are given the names of the:
chairmen selected for each district in
the county. These appointees are aua-
thorized to appoint their own com- |
mittee, and are urged to arrange for
a mass meeting to be held in their
respective districts next Monday ev-
ening. Township committees shall
consist of five members in addition tc
the three supervisors, and borough
committees will be made up of five
members.
F. W. Torney
Chairman Publicity Committee
CHAIRMEN OF TOWNSHIP
AND BOROUGH COMMITTEES
Addison Borough—Robt. Stough-
ton,
Addison Township. Harry Hanna.
Allegheny Township, Wm. H. Hil-
Benson Borough, Percy Walter.
Berlin Borough, John O. Ream.
Boswell Borough, C. S. Ickes.
Black Township, Harry M. Shaulis.
Brothersvalley Township, Hiram P.
Hay. . .
Conemaugh, No. 1— 2— 3, Jno. E.
Weaver, B. F. Baldwin, E. J. O’Con-
nor. oh
Confluence Borough, Dr. H. P. Mey
ers. ”
Elk Lick Township, Fred Bender.
Fairhope Township N. B. Kimmell.
Garrett Borough Bruce Walker.
Greenville Township, F. A. Sass.
Hooversville Borough, Fred Fry-
burg.
Jefferson Township, Jos. C. Miller.
Jenner Township, R. W. Lohr, A.
E. Fritz.
Jennertown Borough, Lew W. Van-
near. r
Larimer Township, J. L. Kendall.
Lincoln Township, Dr. C. B. Korns.
Lower Turkeyfooi, I. T. Huff.
Middle Creek, Chas F. King.
Milford Township, Geo. C. Hay.
Meyersdale, E. C. Kyle.
Northampton I. D. Leydig.
New Baltimore, N. A. Topper.
New Centerville Borough Milt
Critchfield.
Ogle, D. H. Whittaker.
Paint Township, Peter Hogman.
Quemahoning, Edward Naugle D.
B. Specht.
Rockwood Irvin Wolf.
Salisbury, Dr. Miller.
Somerset Township, Edward Hoo-
ver, C. W. Snyder.
Shade Township, Hon. M. D. Reel,
William Grove.
Shianksville Borough, Chas Ross.
Somerfield Borough, William Mec-
Collough.
Southampton, Charles C.
William Emerick.
Stonycreek, J. M. Lambert.
Stoyestown Borough, R. H. Speich-
er.
Summit, Frank B. Black.
Ursina Borough, J .B. Davis.
Wellersburg, Frank Cooper.
Windber Bast & West,
Stine & John R. Caldwell.
Martz,
George
WILL LIVE IN TENT.
H. J. Platter who has been working
for the Goodrich Rubber Company
at Akron, Ohio for several months
is moving his family from Large St,
this place, to Akron, Ohio this week.
Houses are so scarce that hundreds
of tents are being put up on ground
furnished free by the Rubber Com-
pany. Mr. Platter has purchased a
tent in which they will live during
the summer, hoping to be able to get | church.
something more substantial by win- |
ter.
will make their home in Canton.
SITTNER-—BRAUGHER
Miss Edna Braugher and Albert
| Biaer both well-known teachers of
Somerset, were united in marriage at
the home of the bride's = parents, Mr.
and Mrs. S."G. Braugher, on April 19
i by the Rev. E. Roy Hauser. They
| i
are now enjoying a trip of two weeks
in Eastern cities.
es of the Commercial for a happy life |
the Kinyon Koncert , Kompany—
“They are great! Miss Bach, the
reader eclipsed anything ‘1 ever
heard. They are all stars. Had an au-
dience of eight hundred and all were
' delighted.”
The Stewartstown, York Co., News
SATS; “Miss Kathleen
{Tender won great appreciation and
‘applause by her ability——passing from-
|one character tio another with per-
fect naturalness. In fact each member
of the company was an artist and
jall will be pleased to hear them a-
| gain.
| Several musical numbers will also
be given at the entertainment on
| une 6. \
i
|
MEMORIAL DAY.
Mr. Seth L. Kinsey of Yerk, Pa.
State organizer of the#P. 0.8. of AY Sil
wil deliver the address in Union cem-
etery on Memorial Day. Don’t fail to
hear Mr. Kinsey. The
| entirely made up but will appear
program is
in the Commercial next week.
the
Followers of Governor Brumbaugh
declare that they have 41 of- the 76
delegates to the National Republican
convention to be held in Chicago on
June 16, and Penrose men are not
ready yet to accept that as a final re-
sult.”
Colonel Crago leads the ticket for
Congres-at Large in Somerset Co.
For State Treasurer, Harmon M.
Kephart of Connellsville is an easy
winner.
Hon. Robt. F. Hopwood ind secur-
ed nomination for Congress, Virgil
R. Saylor will continue as the County
Chairman of the Republican for an-
other two years at least.
: in Meyersdale Borough.
In the 1st voting precinct, Pres.
Wilson received 44 votes for Presi-
dent on the Democratic ticket; Sam-
uel B. Philson 33 votes for State
Treasurer. On the Republican ticket,
Gov. Brumbaugh received 92 votes
for Pres.; Mr. Ford ,9 votes, and Col.
Roosevelt 5. Knox wags ‘the only can-
didate ballotted for for the U. S. Sen:
ate and obtained 164 votes. In the
contest for delegates to the National
convention, Penrose received 856 and
Brumbaugh 77. For the Assembly,
— SERIE 5
HAS GONE TO HOSPITAL
Mrs D. H. Weisel left on the West-
ern Maryland Railway on Wednesday
evening for Pittsburg to enter the
Mercy Hospital to undergo an opera-
tion, perhaps on Friday for the re-
moval of a goitre of the neck. Mrs.
Weisel some time ago in the same
hospital underwent an operation for
appendicitis Mr Weisel will leave al-
so for Pittsburg this evening to be
present at the operation.
CHURCH SERVICES.
Next Sunday evening there will be
an illustrated sermon at the Metho-
dist Episcpal Church on the subject
of Love and Faith.
The first of this week was very
warm for this time of year but dur-
ing the past two days it became cold
and yesterday morning on the moun-
tains near here there was
flurry of snow.
quite al
{BRETHREN CHURCH, Rev. hb
Goughnour, Pastor—Special services
are being held each evening this]
week at 7:46 im the Summit Mills |
{ church. On Sunday, May 21
| there wll be church services at Mey- | future
BRUMBAUGH A WINNER OVER
PENROSE IN STATE
Lohr and Speicher Win in dhe} Race tor the State Leider e Hop
wood Nominated Again for Congress. Some of
there | man was then willing to
Results.
Lohr 90; Speicher 112; Statler B56.
In the 2nd precinct; Pres. Brum-
baugh 64; Ford 8; Roosevelt2. For
Assembly, Lohr 49; Speicher 38 and
Statler 55; Delegates to National
Convention, Brumbaugh 39 and Pen-
@0se 21. Lohr and Speicher won out
for the Assembly in the county, Stat-
ler being behind Speicher in the race
by 125 votes.
Below are given the votes for
Brumbaugh, Penrose for delegates
to the National convention and Lohr.
Speicher and Statler for some of the
nearby districts of the county:
Miford 26 27 33 61 30
Elk Lick 31'8 37 12 31
Salisbury 28 35 58 31 34
Somerset 108 128 191 127 180
Somerset No.’ 1 68, 46 93 55 107
Somerset No. 56 45 58 35 658
Berlin — — 22 21 13 ~
Black — — 2 36 1 LL,
Garrett — "—15 6 14
Rockwood — — 58 31 34
Addison 6 7 8 9 8
Northampton 6 8 12 7 7
Confluence 22 22 28 15 30
Greenvile 26 7 22 10 19
‘Larimer 7 9 16 10 5
sun 40 22 48 50 33
GYPSIES TRY
*Three automobile loads of Gypsies
camped last Thursday night near the
fair grounds and invaded the town
the following day for business. Their
idea of business was to use deft fin-
gers. Some of the women played the
role of fortune tellers and in this
performance went through the men’s
pockets, relieving them of some of
the contents without notice of the
owner. One man here is receiving
the gibes of his associates for being
minus $6 after his fortune had been
told by one of the Gypsies.
Tom
Bach, the |
CROOKED GAME
Ciel
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WANTS AID OF
SUPERVISORS
State Highway Commissioner Ur-
ges Them to Take Leading Part
- in Good Roads Day. Some
* Counties Planto Reduce Tax
- Mi According to Value of
ork Done That Day.
i Deputy Joseph W. Hunter,
Act 1 State Highway Commissioner,
has issued a letter to the Township
Supervisors urging their co-operation
in u ] ing “State-wide Good Roads
Day’? § essful. He asks the Super-
visors to lay aside all other work on
Thu ay, May 26, and to join other
steers in their respective neiga-
in giving their labor for tha
improyement of the roads. He sug-
gests “that each Supervisor take a
part in Orgamizing the work
in his district and he extends the of-
fer of. «co-operation from the Bureau
of Township Highways of the State
Highway Department.
Mr. Hunter has also addressed a
similar letier to the Boards of Com-
miss! oners of first-class townships
urging : a like co-operation and calling
on he to assist in every way pos-
in mlaking “State-wide Good
ls Day” a memorable event.
Counties all over the state are
taking great interest in the subject.
The | Supervisors of Elkland T: wn-
ship, Sullivan County, are planmiog to
advertise among the taxpayers in the
township a reduction in the number
of mills in the tax for road parpcses
to be Tevied for the year 1917 if res-
iden © ‘will give their labor, time
nd for work on th: 1vads on
“State-wide Good Roads Day.”
The reduction in millage they as
sert, will be based on the vatuz of the
work accomplished. O‘re* Roards of
Supervisors in the saim2 conuusly wiil
0
mercial.
COURT PROCEEDINGS
The regular term of criminal court
convened Monday morning at 10
o'clock, Judge W. H, Ruppel on the
bench. BE. G. Blough, the well known
merchant of Hooversville, was ap-
pointed foreman . of the grand jury,
and as soon as he had: properly quali-
fied withdrew with the other mem-
bers of that body to the gfand jury
room.
The several cases of the Common-
wealth. vs. P. J. McGrath, the well-
known hotel keeper, formerly of Ber-
lin and Meyersdale, were nolle pro-
ssed.
The first jury trial was one in
which Catherine Johns appeared as
defendant. The evidence all went to
show that ‘the defendant had engaged
in a hair pulling contest with some
neighbor “Women at Jerome, and the
Jury quickly returned a verdict of
guilty. Mrs. Johns was left off with a
sentence of $1 fine and costs.
Many tell us they
are delighted with our
job printing. tm
Bring us your work.
TEACHER'S
SUDDEN DEATH
Milton Turn of Fort Hill Expir-
es Suddenly at Night After
Working on the Farm During
Day. Had Been a County Teach.
er For the Past Three Years.
Milton Turney, aged about 21
years, a son of Jonas Turney of Fort
Hill and who had been a school
teacher for the past three years,
having taught at Dumas for the past
term, died at the home of his father,
on the 9th inst.
The young man this spring after
having completed his term of school
was workifig on his father’s farm.
The day preceding the night on
which he died, he had been assist-
ing in the planting of potatoes. In
the eveming he ate a hearty supper
Alexandro Petro plead guilty to two
charges of larceny. He is alleged to:
from George Klonisky, both fellow ;
workman of the defendant’s in the
mines at Jerome. The stolen money
of prosecution in both casses, a fine
of $10 and three months in the county
jail. 5
. The following cases were settled:
ing, Jr., presecutor; Jack Deangelo, |
violating the liquor laws, Edward
Hancock; Roy Wilt, Milton Penrod
and Edward Snowberger, offenses ag-
ainst morality.
The following
ued.
Rock Martin, malicious mischief, ,
F. B. Black; Alfred Shoaf, larceny, L
D. Reed; Nevin Bowman, offense a |
ainst morality.
These prisoners were paroled:
Philip Masly, larceny as bailee, John
Skurry; Frank Herwig, assault and
.
cases .were contin.
gonsider a He ma meas
DEATHS IN N
THIS COUNTY
FRANK M. STEARN
Johnstown , died at his home in that
resulting from jumping over a wall to
rout a gang of boys. Within two
Stearn was in an unconscious state
from that unitil the hour of his death.
The deceased was born in August,
1846, at Davidsville, Somerset County
and went to Johnstown many years
ago to work for ithe Cambria Iron
Company. He was appointed a police-
man in the borough of Johnstown
during the administration of the late
Burgess Henry Wilson Storey, and
had been a member of the city police
force since the administration of the
late James K. Boyd, Johnstown’s sec-
ond Mayor. Lieut. Stearn wa# the ol-
dest man on ithe police force and was
well known.
The deceased and Miss Catherine
Grady, of Somerset County, were
married about 50 years ago. Mrs
Stearn survives her husband with a
number of children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren: !
MICHAEL KIFER,
Johnstown died on May 10 at his
‘home in Somerset. He went to Somer-
set when a boy spending practically
teaming. In the Civil war, Mr. Kifer
was a member of Co. E, 49th Pa.
Vol. He was married to Mary Saylor |
who died three years ago. The fol- |
lowing children survive, Mrs. Frank |
Shriveler, Somerset; Mrs. Milton
Young, of Johnstown;. Charles of |
Sand Patch; Harry of Pittsburg;
Mrs. Daniel Miller of Somerset; Mrs.
Another man who suspicioned that
be little more than the narration of
his future was going on, saw the
| woman’s hand close suddenly. He!
| quickly caught her hand and found |
|it five dollars which she had very
| adrottly extracted from one of his |
| vest pockets.
She gave up the money and the |
as it was dealt out to him.
| ersdale at 10:30 a. m. and at Summit | dc 1y by day. He turned the police on
| Mills at 2:30 p.
will be observed at Summit Mills at
7:30 in the evening and there will be
service in the Meyersdale
Get our prices on job work.
h ov i 7
m. The Lord’s supper the gypsies and they
were given
quick passports to other fields.
From here they went to Rock-
wood where they fared worse at the
hands of the law having been fined
| $20 which they paid and left for a |
|territory more remote.
take his |
Roger
Funeral
ja Darr, and Mrs. Glessner,
botb. of Somerset:
were held on Friday and were in|
| charge of Rev. Dr. Hiram King and
‘the Rev. S. G. Buckner with
| ment in Union cemetery.
inter-
ELDER P. U. MILLER,
One of the most highly respected
| citizens of Brothersvalley township,
| died very suddenly at his home May
6, after only a few hours nillerahr
6. He had seemingly been in his usual
good health when death came. He
wag 68 3 s of age. For twenty-five ~
years he s a county school teach-| church. His wife survives. Funeral | gs a
erfl. For many years, Mr. Miller was | services were held at the Miller home | 3 CANS LIMA BEANS FOR 28¢
a devoted member of the Brethrea!and at the Brethren cemetery. at BITTNER'S GROCERY,
One of the oldest policeman of!
city Saturday after five weeks illness :
hours ‘after vaulting over thé wall Mr |.
Who was born 77 years ago near
all of his life there, contracting and |
Grace Emert, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Geo. !
services |
battery, John H. Pearce.
Neiderheiser, carrying concealed wea-
pons, Edward Hancock; Alexander
Petro, larceny, Petro Petik; Aloph
Stayska, false pretense, L. D. Bacon;
Isaac Murphy, assault and battery
with intent to kill, Edward Flancock;
Richard Larne, larceny John H. Cook
Sam Smalley, vagrancy, James W.
Seibert, Clyde Diamond, offense ag-
ainst morality.
SIPPLEVILLE
Miss Margaret Schockey of Deal,
Pa., who is attending Normal School
at Meyersdale, is boarding at George
Sipples. «
Miss Elsie Sipple of St Paul was a
welcome caller at Henry Sipple’s this
week.
~The following from this place art
dale: Miss Ida Sipple, Miss Emma
Yutzy, Miss Kathryn Sipple, and Les-
ter Sipple.
Rumors are that George Sipple has
.purchased the Merschbecker proper-
ty; if so, look out boys, there is music
lin the air.
{ Miss Florence Martz of Keystone
‘Mines visited Henry Sipple’s Sunday
last.
Mrs. William Merbach, who return-
ed from the Miners Hospital at Frost-
burg, 1s improving slowly.
George Primrose is improving his
house by having an new roof placed
on it.
ther, Samuel
Sunday last.
Miss Lizzie Hauger visited W. A.
Frease’s on Sunday.
Yutzy of Pocahontas,
®
PREPARATORY SERVICES
The Church of the Brethren, Mey-
| ersdale will hold their spring commu-
| nion at 7 p. m. Monday, May 29. Un-
til then beginning Monday, May 22
at 7:30 p. m. there will be prepara-
tory services, preaching each even-
{ing by Elder Wm. Kinsey of Lewis-
town, Pa. Rev. Kinsey's probable
themes are as follows: “Jesus Mak-
ing Family Troubles;” “Sowing and
Reaping;” “The Dual Life;” “Confes-
sion of Sins;” “What Must Christ-
ians Do to be Saved?’ “Three Atti-
tudes of God.” All are invited to
| these meetings.
3 CANS LYE FOR 25¢
at BITTNER’S GROCERY. |
C. S. Hensel, of Pinto, Md. believes
e
was recovered. Petro drew the costs’
Christie Taylor, larceny, J. S. Pick-!
The following pleaded guilty: Joe.
attending Normal School at Meyers- |
Charles Yutzy was visiting his fa- |
Spring Rubber Tire Co. of this |
nd has subscribed liberally to |
and with his brother retired to rest
Ie
have stolen $60 from Petik and $35 0 apparently the best of health. At
jabout three o'clock in the morning,
| the brother was aroused from sleep
by the moaning of Milton and he at
once called his father, but the latter
had hardly goiten to the bedside of
| his boy, before he had gasped his
last breath. Two brothers and seven
sisters survive. The funeral which
| was one of the largest in the com-
j munity for years was held on last
; Thursday afternoon. Rev. E. B. Boy-
ler of the Lutheran church officiated.
| Interment was made at St. Pauls
Lutheran church in Addison town-
| ship.
81, 000 WAS T0
EARN $2,000
For the benefit of | of the too credu-
lous and trustworthy ones, Andrew
Robertson, who lives on R. F. D1,
‘Meyersdale, gives a little experience
he had with a slick, dapper gentle-
man on Show day held recently here.
‘Mr. Robertson had come out of the
Citizens bank and went from there
towards circus grounds. On the way
thither he was accosted by a fine ap-
pearing, delightfully companionable,
stranger who said he was going to
the show also. Mr. Robertson and he
walked about looking at the differ-
ent attractions and finally pulled ‘up
in a side show. Here another man
met them and the three got into an
animated conversation over a price-
less belt studded with jewels, that
one of the men wore. He stated that
if Mr. Robertson were to put $1,000
down he would see that he got
$2,000 in return.
They showed that amount of money
in cash—or something that looked
like money. Mr. Robertson then bhe-
gan to think it time for him
to leave. He was escorted to the door
of the tent and requested in the most
ingratiating manner, of course, not
to say anything about the matter.
These slick rascals tried for a big
stake, Mr, Robertson being selected
as they had seen him come from the
bank. We are all smart but not en-
ough so to beat a scoundrel at such
tricks and the wisest course is to let
such things entirely alone.
THE BIJOU
The many friends and patrons of the
Bijou are glad indeed that this popu-
lar amusement place is to resume its
very superior programs under Mr. F.
J. Hemminger. It was closed for a
few days because Mr. Hemminger re-
garded the rent too bigh to warrant
his continuing the business. This mat-
ter has now been adjusted. A lease
is being made by Manager Hemmin-
or for one year and he is planning for
some very superior entertainments
His coming to Meyersdale has made
possible a 5¢ show for you. Do you
appreciate it? Give him your support
and you will get something better as
the days go by. The Bijou is the
place for you. See one of the cireu-
lars for this week’s entertainments.
|
Several Good Indian motor
| Also other
icles and supplies.
cycles
makes as-'well as bley-
HA