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vd. XXXVI
MEYERSDALE PA., THURSDAY, MAY 25. 1916.
OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
illiam Oates Dies at His Home on Meyers Avenue, Aged 92
Years. Was a Good Man in Highest Sense.
Wiliam Taylor Oates, who at the
time of his departure, was the oldest
resident 'of Meyersdale, was born in
St. Just, Cornwall, England, Februa-
ry 6, 1824 and died on May 19, 1916
at the old Hocking residence on Mey-
ers avenue, Meyersdale, at the rare-
ly attained age of 92 years, 3 months
and 13 days. In early manhood he
learned the cabinet making trade |
and the carpenter ‘trade, as well, in
England, comings to this country in
1850. He at once entered the employ
of the B. & O. Ry. Co. as Master |
Bridge Builder on the line from Pied-
mont to Wheeling. After years of
service in the early history of the
road , he retired and settled in Frost-
burg, Md. After the death of his
wife which occurred about 25 yrs. a
go he came to reside with his sis-
ter, Mrs. John Hocking, Sr. in Mey-
ersdale, Pa.
It was a long life that this good
man had lived , covering as it did,
an entire century, less the discrep-
ancy of a few short years, It was a
long life, whether as measured by
years or by the grandeur of witness- |"
ing events, the most remarkable in
the history of mankind. During this
long period what triumphs of truth,
especially, were his to enjoy and to
share. How sincerely did he enjoy
those triumphs! Nothing so enraptur-
ed n's soul and mn!, as to witness
the far-flung battle line for -truth’s
ascendancy, emerging victoriously.
His mother frequetly heard the foun-
der of Methodism preach, John Wes-
ley. Upon what, for the sake of em-
TT THE BIJOU
There are some unusually fine fea-
tures arranged for by Manager Hem-
minger at the Bijou in the next few
days. 3
This Thursday night, Hobart Bos-
worth will appear in “The White
Scar”, a five reel drama of fascinat-
ing interest. A good comedy will fol-
low.
Friday evening, May 26. ‘“Lizzies
Shattered Dreams” a fine disillusion-
ment, Another feature for to-night in
multiple reels will be “The Lathered
Truth”
Saturday, May, 27. Kitty in “The
Broken Coin” Public Approval and
other good reels.
Monday, May 29. The Haunted Bell”
Something Wierd and Mysterious.
And “A meeting for a Cheating.”
Tuesday, May 30. The Passing of
Hell’'s Crown” a multiple reel feature
with Olive Golden, Another is Eddie’s
Night Out”, and “The Evil of Suspic-
ion.”
Wednesday, Maty 31, “The Other
Half, and Little Billy's School Days.
Thursday June 1. “The Primrose
Path” in five reels and a good com-
edy.
Friday June 2. “Bill's Narrow Hs-
cape featuring Billy Ritchie ‘and
“The Lonesome House.”
Saturday, June 3—*“Miss Blossom” |
portrayed by Myrtle Gonzales. “The |
Broken Coin” and “Jed’s Trip to the |
Fair.” |
“semi WILLIAME TAYLOR OATES
.lon noxious animals,
MEMORIAL DAY
On Memorial Day, May 30th, a de- |
phasis, we may distinguish as the [tail will leave Post Healquarters st}
spiritual side of his nature, it is e-(9:15 and go in automobile to Garrett
nough to say, but not more than e-|cemetery and decorate and then re
nough, that “he walked with God.” turn to Meyersdale to decorate the
He experienced a most remarka- |8raves in the Reformed and two
ble and marvelous conversion in the | Catholic cemeteries about 10:30.
Methodist Episcopal church at The principal service of the day
Frostburg, Md. over 50 years ago— ! Will be held in the afternoon of Me- |
since which time his life has been de- | morial Day.
voted almost entirely to the building | Post will assemble at 12:30 p. m.
up of character, that might help| Ayn Civic and Patriotic organiza:
greatly in building up the Kingdom |¢jong all Sunday Schools and musical
of God on earth. organizations and al lcitizens are cor- |
Just prior ‘to his passing away, in dially invited to unite wth the Post oa
- this occasion. The organizations wish |
ing to participate are expected to be |
controlled by their own officers. The
commander of the organization will
tion and assignment in line at 12:30. |
Column will move promptly at 1 p.
m to Union Cemetery where the !
Memorial service will be held as
usual. The address in Union eem-:
etery will be delivered by Mr. Seth |
L. Kinsey, State Organizer of the Pp.
0. S. of A. Mr. Kinsey is well known
throughout the State as a patriotic
speaker and every body is requested |
to remain to hear thg address.
Upon returning from the ceme-
cemetery the Post willétake a spec-
ial car at Sixth avenue'for Salisbury
to decorate. The Civie organizations |
and Sunday Schools of Salisbury
will be in line. The speaker for the
occasion at Salisbury cannot be
named at this time
All details on Sunday, the. 28th, are
expected to return in time to attend
Divine Service in the churches men-
tioned at 7:30 p. m. f
dren and others who will
will please take flowers.to the Pi
room soon after 10 a. m. Small bo
quets or [small wreaths. will be ¥
acceptable y 3
«There are T4 ae
in the cemeteries at Méyersdale.
response .to the expression of de-| Let all the friends of all the Com-
sire to help him , and not catching |rades, living and dead,
the ‘fneaning at once, he most cour-
PROGRAMS IN THIS VICINITY
report at the Post room for consulta »Sunday Scnools.
The Post will appreciate the gift ner Memorial Day for Larimer town-
of flowers on Memorial ‘Day, Chil- Ship. Let us show our appreciation of
favor uEit
these services.
. The Post will go to Grantsville on
Sunday, June 4.
In F. C. and L
H. C. McKinley,
i Commander of Post
Memorial Day in Larimer Township.
! The Citizens Committee, Veteran
Detail and Sons of Veterans of Lar-
imer township have arranged the fol-
lowing program’ for Memorial Day:
i Assemble at the Little Crossing
Church on the pike at 2 p. m.
! Reading of Memorial Service.
Column form in the following erder
| Wittenburg Band.
: Flower Girls.
Veterans and Sons of Veterans.
- Protected Home Circle.
7 Business Men and Citizens.
# Vehicles.
+March to St. John’s Cemetery
where the services will be continued
ag follows:
' Dirge by the Band.
{ Invocation, Rev. J. T. Shafer.
i Address, Rev. C. Miller.
Song, “America” by the Assembly.
Decoration of graves. Column will
réform and march in same order to
ite ‘Oak cemetery where the ser-
ices will be concluded as follows:
by the Band.
(Address, Rev. J. T. Shafer.
iSong, “Tenting on the Old Camp
ound,” by the Assembly.
{Decoration of graves.
or “The Battle Cry of Free-
dem” by the Band.
‘Benediction, Rev. Shafer.
Everybody is invited to this ser-
vice; we want to make this the Ban-
he military service of these dead
jes, our charity for those still
in a
wf etliwil go, from White Oak to]
Lancaste}, Comp, Fink and Knepp
cemeteries to decorate the graves of
turn out to |the nations heroes.
teously replied to the proffer, “Par-
word—beautiful in its revelation of
character, as well its touching tender
ness. And he rested his tired head
upon the pillow , and quietly and un-
obtrusively slipped into his place in
tion of the order in Meyersdale, in
Amity Hall. On this occasion the
members realizinz that their cup of
joy would be far from overflowing
without their wives and sweethearts,
decided to have them present too.
At the banquet table about 9 o’-
larger opportunities. It was a triumph
and not a tragedy.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Mary Hocking, of Johnstown, now
in her 89th year and one son,
Mr. John M. Oates, superintendent of
the Sand Spring Water Co. of Mey- 2l0ck, there sat down 100 ladies and
ersdale. Fyne! adie i gentlomen ts partake of 6n elaborate
Be bid ining conducted ov repast, served by the ladies of the
Rev. J. C. Matteson and ‘on the fol- | Reformed Church Guild. :
lowing day, the remains were takeu| Dr. Bruce Lichty very delightfully
to Frostburg in charge of Undertak-| anounced the toasts and interspers-
er Price where interment was made ed something better than some of his
by the side of his wife. —G. H. H. good cheer’ and humor. Mr, W. H.
ie LO
son oecion rope weit MODERN WOODMEN OF
AMERICA ENJOY BANQUET
The Modern Woodmen of Ameri- | Holzshu in his remarks as statisti-
ca on Tuesday ‘evening celebrated : cian mentioned the fact that the or-
the 15th anniversary the institu- der h :
the heavenly life, to other work, and y of the institu-| der has over 1,000,000 of which num
ber 128 belong to the local lodge. The
organization is beneficiary in char-
jacter. Mr. C. A. Clotworthy spoke on
| the social phase of the order; Mr. R.
| D. Ptahler had as his toast, “The Fra-
ternity;” H.C. Knieriem, J. D. Spau-
gy and others explained the faith
that was in them on the topic, {Why
I am a Woedman.” Rev. Father Bra-
ay was present and asked grace at
rat the banque and responded to the
toast, “The Ladies.” Editor Liven-
good spoke on “The Advantages of
Fraternal Organization.”
oo X pp’ OTHER MEMORIAL
DAY SERVICES
Memorial Sermons will be preach-
ed in the Lutheran Church in Salis-
bury, and in the Main Street Breth-
ren Church in Meyersdale at the
same hour, 7:30 p. m. on Sunday,
Go t= chase of frgors brug Me. 20 Rv GV Spang of the
against him last fall by Sheriff Lester Dp
@. Wagner, who was then County De- | Sermon in Salisbury and Rev H. L.
tective.. It was alleged that Squire |Goughnour wil preach the sermon at
Miller made false claims for bounties | Meyersdale. All veterans and friends
forging the |of veterans are cordially invited to
names of fictitious claimants to the af | attend these services.
fidavits required by the County Com- The Memorial sermon Decoration
missioners. In this way it is said he |gervice at Mt. Lebanon will be held
realzed between $700 and $800. on Sunday May. 28th. The service is
Miller was charged with a similar
offense during the past several years | Roy A. S. Kresge will preach the ser
but succeeded in effecting settle
ments previously. Some yars ago Mil-
Ir served 15 months in the peniten-
tiary, having been sent up for larce-
ny.
Charles H. Miller. a Jefferson Town-
ship Justice of the Peace, was senten-
ced to serve not less than four years
nor more than six. years in the Pen-
itentiary by Judge Ruppel in criminal
court, Tuesday afternoon.He pleaded
mon, The Northampton Cornet Band
and the Glencoe Band will furnish the
music, and several short addresses
will be made.
Northampton Township. has not
failed to assist the G. A. R. in the
| and she will not flail this time.
Evesrvoeww
ate graves and attend service in the
Lutheran Church. Rev. Oney will
preach the sermon. At the same hour
9-15 a detail will leave Post Head-
quarters for the Fritz Cemetery where
they will decorate graves about 1¢-
oclock and return to Post Headquart-
ers. The Berkley Band and P. O. 8.
of A, are expected to participate. The
same detail will go at 1 o'clock to
Summit Mills Cemetery and thence
to St Paul Memorial
| Service will be
1
where the
read and the
| day Schools and St. Paul Band in-
vited to take part in the service.
..“MARY PAGE” ON THE WAY...
“The Strange Case of Mary Page,”
starring Henry Walthall and Edna
craves decorated. The St. Pau Sun-.
COURT NEWS
Louis Widas was acquitted of the
charges of larceny. Henry Daniels
was found guilty of an offenseagainst
morality and drew usual sentence.
The Court has granted the follow-
ing divorces: Walter Stevenson vs.
Lovette Stevenson;Mary Pugh vs. Ed
ison Pugh; Robt. Petermna vs. Viola
D. Peterman.
George Midlow was convicted by a
jury for selling liquor to persons of
known intemperate habits. Midlow
hails from Listie. He has not been
sentenced. :
Edward Burns, a Berlin hotel man,
was convicted of selling liquor to
minors. A motion for a new trial was
filed.
Frank Romesberg, charged with
being a non-resident ‘and hunting in
Black Twp. without a license, was
acquitted, owing to .theefailure of
the prosecution to prove that he is a
non-resident of Somerset county.
Henry Daniels was convicted of a
charge against morality and drew the
usual sentence. Daniels lives in the
mountains of Jenner township.
Andy and John Bokshaw, brothers,
were convicted of charges of assault
and were sentenced to pay the costs
and warned not to come into Judge
Ruppel’s court aglain. The detendants
participated in a recent disorderly oc-!
currence at Grazier mine. |
Lewis Widas was acquitted of a
charge of larceny.
George Martin, the prosecutor in a
case against William Bhatta, of Scalp |
Level, was mulcted with the costs.
John M. Fresh, charged with steal-
ing a hive of bees from B. K. Hersh,
of Brothersvalley township, did not |
appear when’ the case was called.
His bond was forfeited and a process
awarded. {
A true bill
grand jury in the case against the
Connellsville & State Line Railroad
company, charges with: maintaining
ia nuisance. The railroad company is
alleged to have changed a public road
in Summit township and failed to
leave it in such condition as the law
requires, The case will be ried at the
next term of court.
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borough, was acquitted of a charge
alleging an offense against morality,
the woman having died.
A number of desertion cases were
heard by Judge Rupple, Friday morn-
ng.
be
lace Paul, representing Mary Navot-
ny, have instituted suit against the
First Catholic Slovak Union of the U.
S. of A., for one thousand dollars, the
amount, of an insurance policy taken
out in the defendant company by Al-
bert Navotney Jr. of Meyersdale, now
deceased. The plaintiff, who was the
wife of the decedent, is acting in her
own behalf and for her daughter. The
statement avers that Albert Navotney
Jr. took out the policy before he was
married, naming his parents as the
beneficiaries, and that althohgh it
was his intention to have the policy
rhanged for the benefit of his wife
and daughter, he had failed to do so
and his parents refuse to surrender
the policy.
Nicklo Itinarelli of Acosta was sent
to jail for four months because of
an assault he made on Mary Cissirelli
on a public highway. The woman
wanted the Court to compel the man
to leave the country. The defendant
has a wife in the old country.
The following named attorneys
were appointed by the Court to take
the testimony in divorce cases and
report with an opinion based upon
the facts :Chas. F. Uhl’ in the case
of Anna White Walters vs. Marlie
Walter. J. C. Lowry, in the case of
James Roy Adams vs Catherine Jones
Adams. H. F. Yost, in the case of H.
G. Spitznagle vs. Gladys Lillian Good
Spitznagle. A. C. Holbert, in the case
of Damenico Gori vs. E. Annie Gori.
L. C. Colborn, in the case of Maggie
Ferguson vs. Duncan Ferguson. John
| of which there has been so much talk
in the magazines and newspapers—
|is coming to Meyersdale.
The Summer Garden has booked
|“Mary Page” and the first episode
| will be shown soon . Watch for date.
| The picture
| sode, however, is a complete story.
appears one day a
past to honor their dead Comrades | week for fifteen weeks. Each epi-
Miss Mayo’s gowns for the produc- |
ger vs. Laura B. Clevenger. BE. BE.
| Miller vs. Levi Miller.
Richard Larue, who came to Som- both in the Memorial
Frostburg, was | Johnstown, because of their having
ferset County from
[posramg house at McSpadden
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was returned by he}
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George W. Saylor, Jr., of Somerset [CHRISTIAN CHURCH,
Attorney John S. Miller and J. Wal- |.
CARRIERS T0
REORGANIZE
To The Rural Letter Carriers of Som-
erset County: — ‘
On Decoration Day, May 30th the
Somerset County Rural Letter Car-
riers Association will meet at Som-
erset in the Somerset House at One
o’clock.
And we are looking forward to this
day as a day of pleasantness and pro-
fit, A day on which the enthusiasts of
our Association are hoping for a re-
suscitation of the County Organi
zation from apparent death to activi:
ty. 351
There is a great work to accomplish
on this May day and we urge every
member to be present when the roll
is called.
To the outside brothers on R. F. D.,
we extend to you a hearty welcome
to meet with us that we may extend
to you the right hand of fellowship
and further welcome you to enroll as
a full-fledged member of our associ-
ation in county, state and nation and
enjoy the privileges and benefits that
we as members derive and that you
equally deserve as servants of “Un.
cle Sam.”
The clouds that seemed to be lurk
ing over our heads about \a year ago
have rolled away and we can now
look brightly into the future—there-
fore you need have no further fear.
I wish to add that largely upon the
success of this meeting depends the
life of our County Association, theres
fore sincerely hope that you as mem-
bers will not stand idly by and al-
low such a cruel death to befall our
noble band.
To you I shout, Come one, come
all and bring those outside brothers
with you and we all join with one ac-
cord to make this the best and the
most profitable meeting ever held by
the boys on R. F. D. in Somerset
County. os
Fraternally yours,
| M. LUTHER LIVENGOOD.
Fort Hill, Pa...
Rev. D. P.
Morris, Pastor—Sunday evening June
4th. Baptism at the close of the ser-
vice.
al and one dollar a week for seven
years to the prosecutrix.
A verdict of not guilty, the prose-
cutor to pay the costs, was returned
in the case against Wm. Bhatta,
charged by George Martin with per-
jury.
Judge Thomas F. Bailey of Hunt-
ingdon County will come to Somerset
on June 13th to preside in court.
A division of Shade township, in-
to two districts for election purposes
is recommended in a report filed by
the viewers—J. A. Hartman, W. M.
Schrock, and F. H. Meyers. One of
the polling places will be at Cairn-
brook and the other at the Centre
schoolhouse. The dividing line will
run north and south from the Paint
township line to Stonycreek town-
ship line. If no exceptions be filed be-
fore September, the division will go
into effect for the next election.
Application whas filed at Somerset
for the divorce: of the following
Edna Straub, vs. R. R. Straub and vi-
ce versa; Robert Howorth vs. Susan
Howorth and Catherine Brant va
Henry Brant.
Mike Martucci of Ralphton on Fri
aay morning pleaded guilty to the
charge of voluntary manslaughtet
and was sentenced to serve not less
than three years nor more than five
year: in the Western penitentiary.
Martucei and his brother, Gus,
another who drew a three months
jail sentence. Larue was passing a
and | was directed to pay his weife $10
Martuei, both of Ralphton, were
charged witht hem urder fof John
| Chiazoli on April 16. By agreement of
the counsel the jury did not leave the
box and a verdict of acquitting Gus
| was directed to pay his wife $10.0¢
trial the testimony showed that the
R. Scott, In the case of Fred Cleven- | three men had a quarrel. John Chiaz-
oli shot the Martucei brothers, Mike
scheduled to begin promptly at 12:30. | Mayo-- the motion picture production | Kiernan in the case of Louisa Weigle | Martucci pursued him and stabbed
him to death. The two brothers were
hospital at
jpeen shot.
{ Cyrus Weimer, of Black township,
helped himself to a suit of clothes perm onth until the master hears
{
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[Yai later was recovered by
| owner.
the | their divorec proceedings.
{ Judge W. H. Ruppel appointed J.
M. Cover, R. H. Hoffman and H. F.
Several Good Indian motor
cycles | ters on Sunday morning at 9:16 for
RY A BAG OF LARRABEE'S best | Also other makes as well as bley- | Hostetlers and from thence to Green-
FLOUR and if it doesn't make tnecles and supplies.
| We bespeak a very large attend- |
go to Ficktuas, Johnsburg, Elericks don (Lucile)
and Bowmans.
| A detail will leave Post Headqua.- |and summer styles.
FANCY NORWAY MACKEREL
Henry Daniel of Jenner township
ance on this occasion. A detail will [tion were made by Lady Duff Gor-|elected to stand trial by jury on a | Yost, a computation Board to count
the famous modiste, |charge preferred against him by Ma- [the votes castat the
{and are the latest things in spring [ry Elizabeth Sherman, who charged | Somerset County on Tuesday. The
primaries in
|1im with the paternity of her chid. (Boar organized at noon on Friday
| Following his conviction the court and have already begun their work,
| directed him to pay the girl expenses | which is expected will require about
’ t f the tri- \three days.
ville Cemetery where they will dcor | 10¢ APIECE BITTNER’S GROCERY | amoun ing to $40, the cost 0 ! y
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