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THE MEYERSDALE COMMERCIAL, MEYERSD ALE, PA.
~ Frank Elwood Gordon
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Dr. Fredeiick Vv, bisher, who was
tiead of the lecture bureau for adver
ising the P' nama Pacitic Exposition.
will lecture here at the Chautauqua,
the second day, on ‘America Defore the
World.” His ev ning lecture is illus
trated by 400 dissolving, hand painted
fantern slides.
Hon. Frank Houx, acting governor of
Wyoming, said this after hearing the
fecture: .
“Grand! Wouldn't have missed this
Eecture for anything.”
George YW. Middleton, regent ot the
Whoiversity of Utah, said, “Dr. Fisher's
fecture is the finest thing of its kind
ever shown in Salt Lake.”
“Dr. Fisher's lectures created more
editorial comment in the middle west
in 1916 than any others.” — Robert El
fingwood, Superintendent Ellis & White
Chautauquas.
“Great! Now, 1 want to hea: the
lecture on Utah.” — Hon, William Spry,
“I never knew America till'l heard
Dr. Fisher's lecture.” Professor -Bar-
ker of Weber Academy.
The superintendent of the schools at
Salt lake boiled his comment on Dr.
Fisher down to this, “Superb pictures
and superb lecture.”
Necessities cf War.
When Lloyd George in England un-
dertook to organize the ministry of
munitions a glazier. began to stamp
out cartridge «i ; a manufacturer of
music rolls used iris equinment to make
Bauges; a concen eugaged before the
war in preparing infants’ food began
delivering piugs for shells: an adver
tising ‘agency manui:iuied shell ad-
1 adjusting
apters; walchmakers ber
fuses; a manufaciveer of baking ma-
chinery became a centractor for six
inch Ligh explosive shall a jewelry
house devoted itself cudlusively te
periscopes; a plhonograyrh concern sent
millions of delicate shell paris to the
assem! ions; a fiym whl h
made no. hing
faclory manufactur
Among other pro-
“aed shells were candle-
© niills, tobacco manuiac-
maulkers and the manu-
© sporting goods.—World's
: the National Parks.
J States is carrying on a
{ing work in exchanging
nals of ene region for those
transplanting elk and deer
ky mouniain bighorns from
regions in the United States where
they are plentiful to others where, so
far as known, they have not lived.
Some of the auimals are being shipned
long distances, says the Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
Wyoming is full of elk. The herds
in the Jackson Hole country are the
largest of any of North American wild
animals since the days of the countless
buffaloes. But the big Yosemite Na-
flonal park of California, with its
three-quarters of a million acres, un-
til recently Lad no elk, or at least only
a very few scattered specimens. But
the elk shipped in from Wyoming have
become very much-at home and are
breeding and multiplying rapidly; add-
ing to the charm and picturesSgueness
of this popular national playground.
Registration.
On Tuesday the registrars in the
Borough sat to perform the duties
of their positions and in the First
Ward, W. K. Holshu, Charles Plitt,
Henry Hocking and R. G. Miller, as
registrars, enrolled the names of 182
men between the ages of 21 and 31,
the majority of whom are subject to
military duty, as no other town in the
county can turn out more husky men
than Meyersdale.
In the Second Ward, M. F. Baer
and Harry Younkin enrolled 65 which
brought the total enrollment to 247
in the Borough.
In addition to this number 47 young
men have already enlisted in Co. C.
10th Regiment, and but a very few of
these were subject to the provisions of
the Conscription act.
Children Cry
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nob, EK Gordon, Wao we paisa
to our Chautauqua audience, is strik-
ing in stature and forcible in logic.
His voice, enunciation and message
popularize him with the public. His
lectures are characterized by wit, sound
sense and human sympathy. His word
pictures show the skill of an artist.
His illustrations reveal a student of
science, biography, poetry and art. Dr,
Gordon is in constant demand for the
platform, where he always ‘makes
good.” He will be talked of long after
the Chautauqu» is over. He will de-
liver his lecture, “Shooting the Gofl”
the first afternoon of the (Chautauqua.
E. W. Hoch, ex-governor of Kausas,
says: “I have heard Rev. Gordon's
lecture ‘The Fruitage of Ideals,’ and
greatly enjoyed it. The lecture is
thoughtful and wholesome and must
make all who hear it better—the real
test of value in a lecture. Dr. Gordon
has a fine voice, a very pleasing man-
ver and a real message.”
SMITH DAMRGN AND
HIS POTTER'S KICK WHEEL
Makas Clay Vessels Illustrating His
Chautauqua Lecture — Learned
Trade In Stoneware Pottery.
»
Smith Damron will make vessels of
clay in his Chautauqua address, as he
is seen doing in the accompanying cut.
Mr. Damron is a potter craftsman,
born and reared in a town that for
more than half a century has been
noted for its clay manufacturing in-
terests. He learned the trade in a
stoneware pottery and
for fifteen years. He became secretary
SMITH DAMRON,
of the Y. M. C. A. and in that eonnea
tion managed one of the largest Ly:
ceum courses in his state. In that
way he came in touch with lyceum
and chautauqua work and in the past
ten vears has appeared on many of
the »Hldest lyceum courses and chau-
tauquas in the country. He carries
with him to demonstrate his art lec-
ture an old fashioned potter's kick
wheel. He gives much valuable in-
formation of the history of making
vessels of clay, and his lecture is in-
terspersed with many witty turns as
well as philosophical teachings. His
subjects are “The Potter and the Clay”
and “The Master Potter.”
Enlisted.
Since our last report of men who
have enlisted in Co. C., 10th, the fol-
lowing young men from Meyersdale
have joined that organization and
are now in training:
Silas Cook, Joseph Barnhart, Joseph
Albright, William Ruse, Homer Shaf-
fer, B. J. Leydig B. F. Webrick, C.
A. Burket, Earl R. Jones, H. F.
Lowry, Clarence LaRue, Jesse Smith,
Alvin Martz, William Saylor, Wesley
Shipley, John Ira Leslie, John E.
Rose, Earl M. Savits.
Help your friend win the automobile,
i the purpose of extending the sewer-
worked at it’
i and determined by the last preceeding
. most public places of said Borough,
AN ORDINANCE.
Providing for a Special Election for
the Purpese of Obtaining the As-
sent of the Qualified Electors of the
Borough of Meyersdale to an in-
crease of the Indebtedness of Said |
Borough in the Sum ‘of Twenty- |
Thousand Dollars for the Purpose |
of Street Grading, Curbing and:
Paving and for the Purpose of Ex- |
tending the Sewage System. |
WHEREAS, The citizens and in-
habitants of the Borough of Meyers-
dale labor under many inconveniences
and disadvantages for want of street
grading, curbing and paving, and for
want of an extension of the sewage
system in said Borough; and
WHEREAS, The Acts of Assem-
bly approved April 20th, 1874, P. L.
65, and June 9th, 1891, P. L. 252, and
their several supplements, confer the
authority upon the several boroughs
within the Commonwealth,- through
their corporate authorities, and with’
the assent of the quarified electors
| thereof, duly obtained at a public
election held for that purpose,
crease the indebtedness for any law-
ful purpose not exceeding seven per
centum of the assessed valuation of
the taxable property therein, as fixed
assessed valuation thereof, and to
issue coupon bonds thereof, and |
WHEREAS, It is the desire of
the Town Council to obtain the assent
of the qualified electors of the Box |
ough of Meyersdale to an increase of '
‘he indebtedness thereof, in the sum
of Fourteen thousand ($14,000) Dol-
lars for the purpose of street grading
curbing and paving, and in the sum
of Six thousand ($6,000.00) Dollors,
for the purpose of extending the sew- |
age system, or in the aggregate a-
mount of Twenty thousand ($20,000)
Dollars; therefor i
Section 1. Be it ordained and
enacted by the Town Council of the
Borough of Meyersdale, and it is here-
by ordained and enacted by the auth- |
ority of the same, that the question |
of increasing the indebtedness of the
Borough of Meyersdale in the sum of
Twenty thousand ($20,000.00) dollars,
(said amount with the existing indebt-
edness of the Borough being within
the seven per centum limitation fixed
by law), for the purpose of street
grading, paving and curbing, and for
age system, be submitted to a vote
«© the qualified electors of said Bor-
ough for their assent or rejection.
Sec. 2 That a special election fox
the purpose of obtaining the assent
of the qualified electors of the Bor-
ough of Meyersdale to such proposed
increase of the indebtedness thereof
shall be held on Tuesday, July 10,
1917, between the hours of 7 o'clock
A. M. and 7 o’clock P. M., at the
places and under the same regulation
as provided by law for holding muni-
cipal elections. .
Sec. 3. The Bu-gess is hereby
authorized ad directed to give notice
of the time and place of holding said
special election at least thirty days
prior thereto by weekly advertise-
ment in the Meyersdile Republican
aad the Mcyersdale Co nmercizl, and
by printed hand-bills posted in. the
in accordance with the law relating to
the increase of such indcbiedness:
Adopted by the Town Couneil of
the Borough of Meyersdaiz, this Sih
day of June, 1917.
harles 1 Dia,
President
Attast.
E. J. Dickey,
Secretary.
Approved this 6th .lay of Jime, 1917.
Valentine Gress,
Bargess.
ELECTION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given to the quali-
fied ~lectors of the Borough of Mey-
ersdale, in the County of Somerset
and State of Pennsylvania,” that a
Special Election will be held at the
respective Election Houses in said
Borough, on
Tuesday, July 10, 1917.
between the hours of 7 o'clock A. M.,
and 7 o'clock P. M., for the purpose
of obtaining the assent of the qualifi-
ed electors of said Borough to an in-
crease of the indebtedness of said
Borough in the sum of Fourteen
thousand ($14,000.00) Dollars for the
purpose of street grading, curbing
and paving, and in the sum of Six
thousand ($6,000.00) Dollars, for the
purpose of extending the sewerage
svstem, or in the aggregate amount
of twenty thousand ($20,000.00) Dol-
lars. |
For the information of said electots !
and in compliance with the provisions
of the Act of Assembly, approved
April 20th, 1874, and its supplements,
the following statement is submitted:
Amount of the last preceding as-
sessed valuation of taxable property
in said Borough, .... ..0. .... $822,365.00
Amount of existing debt, computed
according to the provisions of the 5th
section of the abovestated Act, viz:
by deducting from the gross amount
thereof, the money in the treasury,
outstanding solvent debts and re-
sources applicable within one year to
the payment of the same is $23,700.00
The amount of the proposed indebt-
edness, as fixed by Ordinance of the
Town Council of the Borough of
Meyersdale, approved the 6th day of
June, 1917, 18 :... .... i... x. $20,000.00
The per centage of the proposed in-
crease, is 2 5-10 per cent.
Said election is to be held under
the same regulations provided by law
for the holding of municipal elections.
The qualified electors desiring to
vote in favor of said increase of the
indebtedress shall mark a cross (X)
in the squares opposite the words
“YES”, which words on the bail«t
shall follow the question “Shall the
dest be increased in the sum of
Twenty Thousand Dollars for ihe
following purposes.” (a) In the sum
of Six thousand ($6,000.00) Dollars
for the purpose of extending the
sewerage system. The qualified elec-
tors desiring to vote against said in-
crease of the indebtedness shall
mark a cross (X) in the squares op-
posite the words “NO”, which words
on the ballot shall follow the question
“Shall the debt be increased in the
sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars for
the following purposes”. (a) In the
sum of Fourteen Thousand ($14,000.-
00) Dollars for the purpose of street
grading, curbing and paving. (b)
in the sum of Six thousand ($6,000.-
00) Dollars for the purpose of extend-
ing the sewerage system.
By order of the Town
Council of the Borough ot
Meyersdale.
Valentine Gress,
Burgess.
Attest:
E. J. Dickey,
Secretary.
Investigation
Will prove the attractive-
ness of a conservative enter-
prise financed and being well
equipped, well managed by
men of the highest standing.
Indications are that returns
will be quick and enormous.
Information regarding this
excellent investment furnished
upon written request.
B. A. Kummer & Co.
Colorado Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
21-26
Never Neglect A Cold.
A chill after bathing, cooling
off suddenly after exercise and
drafts, give the cold germs a
foot-hold that may lead to
something worse. Safety re-
quires early treatment. Keep
Dr. King’s New Discovery on
hand. This pleasant balsam
remedy allays inflammation,
soothes the cough and repairs
the tissues. Better be safe
than sorry.
Break up the cold
with Dr. King’s New Discovery :
before it is too late.
druggist, 50¢, $1.00.
At your
Comrads Attention.
fhe Commander of M. C. Larry
Post 214 requests that every member
ot the Post shows his patriotism by
Oinging “Old Gory” to the breeze
ana let her float until the rights of
ae U. 8. are vindicated.
H. C. McKinley,
Commander.
Sloan’s Liniment for Rheuma-
tism.
The - pain goes so quickly
after you apply Sloan’s Lini-
ment for rheumatic pains, neu
ralgia, toothache, - lumbago,
sprains, and its so eas; to use.
It quickly penenatas and
sooths without rubbing and is
far cleaner and more effective
than mussy plasters and oint-
ments. :
Keep a bottle in the house
and get prompt relief, not only
from all nerve pains but from
bruises, strains, sprains, over-
exercise and all external aches
At your druggist, 25¢, 50c and
$1.00.
A Dry State(ment).
Suppose, for instance,
The wearer
Of one of these
Fashionable
Form-fitting suits
Should by diligence
And industry
Acquire a quart
Of the real stuff,
How is he :
Going to get home with it
And escape
The finger of suspicion
And the following
Footsteps of thirst?
I am agin
These form-fitting
Clothes.
— Arkansas Gazette.
The Evils of Constipation.
Constipation is one of the
main reasons why the average
human life is below 40 years. |
Leaving waste material in the!
body, poisons the system and
blood and makes us liable to !
sick headaches, biliousness,
nervousness and muddy skin.
When you note these symptoms
try Dr. King’s New Life Pills.
They give prompt relief, are
mild, non-griping in action,
add tone to your system and
clear the complexion. At
your druggist, 25c.
This Safely Removes Worms.
Worms are a common dis-
ease of children and every
mother should know their
symptoms. Sallow complex-
eyes, irregular bowel move-
ment with stomach hard or
swollen, grinding teeth or itch-
ing may mean that Kickapoo
Worm Killer is needed at once.
It is a mildly laxative remedy
in candy tablet form that
children like. Kills and re-
moves the worms and lets the
child grow strong and healthy.
At druggists, 25c.
Try Old Colony Pork and Beans at
Bittner’s Grocery at 20 cents per
can.
BALTIMORE & OHIO
SEASHORE EXCURSIONS
FROM MEYERSDALE, PA, TO
$8.50
Good in Coaches Only
$10 50
Good in Pullman Qars
With Pullman Ticket
Atlantic OIEY
CAPE MAY, SEA ISLE CITY, OCEAN CITY,
STONE HARBJR,
WILDWOOD
JUNE 28. JULY 12 and 26, AUGUST
9 and 23, SEPT*MBER 6
TICKETS GOOD RETURNING 16 DAYS
Secure Illustrated Booklet Giving Full Details From Ticket
Agents, Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad.
ORT OF CONDITION
i I'he Second National Bank
MEYERSDALE, PA,
MAY FIRST, NINETEEN SEVENTEEN
RESOURCES
¢ Loans and Investments ..... .... ........... $ 577,660,10 8
U.S. Bondsand Premium .........:... ...... 70,179 37 g
Real Estate, Furniture & Fixtures .......... wh 64,075.20
Cash and due from Banks .......... ......... - 117,341.45 ¥
Total Resources $ 829,256.20 3
LIABILITIES ;
Capital Stock Paid in ............. ... $ 65,000.00 3
Surplus Fund and Profits .......... waia nal 62,569.69
Circulation ........ =, vrs otha 64,300.00
Deposits... ......... .. 00. ia Chie aa 637,286.51
$ 829,256.20
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RECORDS OF THE LAT:
a Nine o’clock Town.
Tilzer.] Byron C, Harlan, Tenor.
chestra accompaniment. a
With His Hands in His Pockets
in His Pants. [Von Tilzer,] Byron
Prchestra accompanment.
I Wasn't Born to be Lonesome.
Sam Ash, tenor. Indi=
Hanley. Knickerbocker Quartette.
Orchestra Accempaniment,
The World Began when I Met
Love Will Find the Way.
Robert Lewis Tenor.
HEAR THEM TODAY.
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HATS
Drop in, the first time
you're down this
way. We have some
of the newer soft
hats to show you.
They'll please you
surely.
Sold by
HARTLEY & BALDWIN
roupe
Pratts louse killer, 2)
cure, white diarrhea cure and |
gap cure, guaranteed at Habel |
& Phill
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