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VEMBER 8. 1917
NO. 44
COUNTY NEWS
IN GENERAL
On Monday evening the fol-
lowing members of the Somer-
set Country Club feasted at the
National Hotel in Mt. Pleasant
as the guests of Prof. H. H. De-
Long, formerly principal of the
Somerset High school, now su-
pervising principal of the Mt.
Pleasant schools: Captain and |
Mrs. Charles J. Harrison, the
Rev. and Mrs. S. C. Buckner,
Attorney L. C. Colburn and
daughters, Mrs. Mason and
Eleanor, and Dr. and Mrs. R.
E. Colvin. The party reports
a very enjoyable time and a
splendid ‘supper served by
Landlord Templeton. Mr. Zim-
merman, prominent Mt. Pleas-
ant business man, and presi-
dent of the school board, gave
the function a special official
and social caste by his presence
at the banquet. The party re-
turned the same evening by
automobile.
The growth of school dis-
tricts is an accurate barometer
of industrial, as well as educa-
tional, progress. The school
board of Shade township has
authorized two more schools
in that district, one at McNeal-
town, and one at Cherry Ridge.
Three years ago Shade town-
ship had only thirteen schools.
It will have twenty-nine, inclu-
sive of these two new schools,
as soon as they are instituted.
Shade now stands next to
Somerset township, which has
thirty-three schools, next comes
Jenner township with 28; and
next Conemaugh township
with twenty- seven—all of
these being growing mining
» Somerset county will show. us
in the 100,000 class, probably.
for the big lumber company’s
operations on Fall Run, in Mid-
dlecreek township, fractured
the skull of Norman Pyle, sev-
enteen-year-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Chauncey Pyle, causing
his death at three o’clock this
morning. :
The young lumberman is sur-
vived by his mother: and the
following brothers and sisters:
Freeman and David, of Con-
nellsville; Mrs. Annie Cook, of
Markleton, ‘and Mrs. John
Faidley, of Scullton.
The funeral will be held on
Friday, services to be in charge
of the Rev. W. J. Hamilton, of
the Church of the Brethren,
and burial to be in the Scull-
ton cemetery.
The funeral of Frederick
Dumbauld took place at Rock-
wood Friday morning incharge
of the Rev."F. O. Eakin, of]
Kingwood congregation of the
Church of God. The remains
were buried in the old Bethel
church cemetery in Upper Tur-
kevfoot township.
He is survived by three
brothers, George of Kingwood,
Beecher, of Colorada, and
Peter, of Somerset; four sis-
ters, Mrs., Alexander Rhoads,
of Rockwood, Mrs.” Perry
William Romesburg, of King-
wood, and Mrs. Silas Kreger,
of Illinois.
MRS. ELLA BAUMAN
Mrs. Ella Bauman died of
cancer at the home of Dr. Wen-
zel on Thursday, November 1,
after receiving medical treat-
ment there for nearly a year.
She was the widow of Henry
Bauman, an operator on the
B. & O. railroad, who was
killed at Sand Patch about four
years ago. Interment was
made in the Reformed ceme-
tery, Mt. Lebanon, at 3 o’clock,
. Friday afternoon. She is sur-
vived by the following broth-
ers and sisters: Charles and
James L. Heinmeyer, of Ohio:
Mrs. Engelk, of Connellsville,
and Mrs. Grace Slagel, of Can-
ada. :
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Tuesday afternoon a broken|
limb from a tree he was felling.
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enc of the day and want a good
rest, just hie yourself to one of
the picture shows and flop into
the most comfortable position
you can. You will forget ev-
erything except the pictures
before you, and when the show | friends.
is over you will find that you! Misses Helen Boucher, Esther
are thoroughly rested and willl Austin, Pauline Groff, Eleanor
Just received a lot of Fancy Mack-
erel at Bittner’s Grocery.
TELEGRAPHERS’ STRIKE
men and station agents em-
ployed on the Baltimore and
Ohio system threaten to strike
in order to force the company
to grant their demands for an
increase in wages amounting
to about 20 per cent, with over-
time for Sunday work and
some additional changes which
are intended to improve work-
ing conditions of the afore-
mentioned employees. The
federal mediators have failed
to bring the company and the
committee representing their
-employees to an understanding |
and strike preparations are
said to be well under! way.
Pennsylvania Day Program
celebrated at the State College
on November 10. Elaborate
plans have been made for the
most interesting observance of
this occasion ever attempted at
Penn State. Early indications
point to a great out-pouring of!
alumni, government and state
officials, and citizens who want!
to visit the instituton.
of which are the following :
a review of the student regi-
ment of 1500 uniformed men ;
concerts by the glee club and
band ; exhibitions by the school
of engineering and agriculture .
L.ousenarties and dances at the
Creek letter fraternit® houses.
arl a focal) gam~ between
Iehigh University asd Penn
Sute.
Selznick-Pictures production,
“The Price She Paid,” from
David Graham Phillips’ novel,
will be the feature at the Au-
ditorium next - Wednesday.
This photoplay, directed by
Charles Giblyn, promises to be
the most popular offering this
favorite screen star has vet!
given to the public, as the
story is one which will enlist
the sympathies of everyone,
for the reason that the prob-
lem of Mildred Gower, the
leading character, touches the
lives of thousands of women.
Miss Young never has had a
part which afforded greater
opportunity for the display of
her remarkable beauty.
REALTY TRANSFERS
The following transfers of
real estate have been reported
to this office the past week:
Squire W. H. Hay bough™3
properties on Keystone street
from Mrs. Lizzie Paul, of Ak-
ron, Ohio, 8 lots and 2 houses;
and sold to David Lawson a
property on First street near
the brewery, also one on Sher-
man street to Samuel Arnone.
The properties on Keystone are
being remodeled and put into
first class condition, workmen
being now engaged in this
work,
John N. Cover sold to Martin
Meyers of R. F. D. Route I, a
residence on Salisbury street,
to Mrs. Emma J. Donnecker a
residence on Salisbury street,
to Calvin Suder a residence on
Salisbury street, and to Wil-
liam R. Shaulis a residence on
Salisbury street.-
U. M. Housel sold hig resi-
dence on Keystone street to
Mrs. Archie Miller and has
purchased the Floto dwelling
house on the corner of Lincoln
avenue and Apple street.
Levi Diehl sold his residence
on Cherry street to Calvin
Diehl. Mr. Diehl has also dis-
posed of some coal land in But-
ler county, the consideration :
being $350,000.
THREATENING
Telegraph operators, switch-
Announced a tState College
Pennsylvania Day will be
A varied program has been
repared, some of the features
REICH’S AUDITORIUM
Clara Kimball Young’s third
Music by the orchestra, first
how starts 7 p. m., get in early
HAVEN OF REST
If you are real tired at the
ELECTION RETURNS FROM
MEYERSDALE BOROUGH
Fred Hare Elected Burgess; JB
Race with Himself and Wins Out for Tax Collector;
Workers at Game all Day.
ihe
H. S. Kimmel, R-D-RP ... 4
J. R. Willis, S. .. .. .. »%
A. M. Uphouse, P. ..
Director of the Poor—
E. K. Suder, R-D-P, |. .
A.P.Smeed, S, ... .. .
Jury Commissioner—
J. 8S. Shafer, R-RP. ... .
C.M. Fisher, D. . .\...
W. H. Ream, SS... ..-.
J. G. Bender, P. .. i
Justice of the Peace—
W. H. Hay, R-D-P-S. .....
Fred Hare, R-P. .. ..
J..F, Reich, D, .;
So
. Town Council— -
D. J. Fike, R-D:P. ..-. . 8
J. E. Lechemby, R-S. ..... 2381
A. W. Poorbaugh, R-D-S-P. {
F. B. Thomas. R-D-S-P.
Dennis Knieriemfi D-S..
Dr. W. T. McMill
M.F. Baer,S. ..
ge, R-D-S-P... 2
Assistant Auditor— tian
C. J. Baumaster, .
Frank R. Boose, R-D
Tax Collector— :
J. K. Polling, R-S. .. i:
Carl Polling, D-P. .. ..
Borough Auditor—Six Years—
JE. J. Dickey, R. .."..
Carl Stotler, D. .. .. i:
Russel Hoblitzell, P. ... ..
gh Auditor-Four Year
C. C. Naugle,R. .'..... =
H. M. Weimer, D.
School Director—
Chas. P. Large, R-D-S-P ...
Judge of Election—
Harry Saylor . . £ .
C. J. Baumaster .. ....
co fyilipm A Hew BALL,
Inspector of Election—
Simon Bittner . . Sa
Harvey Weimer .. .. .....
M.F. Baer, RS .. .. .. . 1%
Lawrence H. Siehl, D. .. ..
GENERAL ELEC.
The one outstanding fea-
ture of importance in last Tues-
day’s election is the tremen-
dous vote polled by Morris |
Hillquit, Socialist candidate for |
Mayor of New York City.
From 35.000 votes in the ost, Jury Commissioners
municipal campaign, the So-' Sp
cialist vote run up to 150,000 don S. Shafer, R-RP. . ..
for Hillquit in this year’s con-' {Rauncey M. Fisher, D.. .
test, and as a result of this
great increase, ten Socialists
have been elected to the State
Assembly, seven to the City
Board of Aldermen, and Jacob
"Henry S. Kimmel
Workmen’s Council in A
ica, was elected Judge b
Socialists of New York City.
Meager reports from all over
New York State, Ohio and In-
where elections
held, indicate an increase in
the Socialist vote ranging all
the way from 100 per cent up
to 800 per cent.
ments will be made next issue
of the officers elected by Social-
ists as nearly as we are able to
give the correct information.
Equal suffrage won by a :
comfortable majority in New A. Rishel, .. ih
York, and in Ohio it was lost| Judge of Election—
by greatly reduced majoritie
over the last vote on the ques- Urias Firl, D-S. ..
With the Inspector of Electi
as. Yast, RB...
Perry Schrock, D. ..
TAA AAAAN AAA
E.'M, Lichty, R-S. ..
J.B. Schrock, D.
Tax Collector—
H..M. Schroek, BR... .. .
M:C. Baer, D. ... .. ..
Township Auditor—
vJ-P Savier, R. .. ... .
“PB. Walker. D. .. .
School Director—
tP.'C. Miller, R, ..
s Samuel Mosholder, R.
tion in that state.
Empire State won
s~Frage workers expect to win |
nation-wide suffrage throug
Congressional® action
over, the Ch
Prohibition seems to have
carried in Ohio and New Mex-|"
although official returns
may be necessary to ascertain
the correct result of the Ohio
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Miss Irene Blume celebrated
her birthday, Saturday, by giv-.
feel at peace with yourself and | Lepley, Harriet Staub and Em-
the world. Just try it.
ing a party to a number of
Those present were:
| ma Hostetler.
(Karl) Polling Runs
Total
398
44
26
427
38
278
137
43
23
475
345
215
3
413
347
292
423
242
162
53
i
460
326
129
320
174
321
111
69
281
188
458
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WNSHIP
» R-D-RP 1
John Bi Wilis 8S...
A. M. Uphouse, P. .
Director of Poor—
E. K. Suder, R-D-P, ..
Aaron P. Smeed, S. ..
William H. Ream, S. . ..
John G. Bender, P. ..
Justice of the Peace—
E. A Bittner, BR. .'.. ..
Township. Supervisor—
the~H. F. Swyder, R-S. .. ..
mer- Geo. Baer. B,".. .\.
on—
Ithaca
Guns
Also most all other makes
All kinds of repairs
for guns
Complete line of loaded
T. W. GURLEY
Sporting Goods Dept.
Elk Lick Township.
SOCIALISTS WIN IN M ANY M A :
ELK LICK TOWNSHIP | KRIED
Socialists of Elk Lick made OVER COUNTY
a very fine showing in the elee-
tion Tuesday, increasing their
vote considerably and electing Miss Martha J
their candidates for Justice of | d i
the Peace and winning the | B. Campbell, and David M
Minority Inspector of Election. | Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs.
The following report shows the! Conrad C. Baker, both of
complete vote for this district: Brothersvalley township, were
Campbell,
aughter of Mr. and Mrs, Jas.
Coroner— married at Berlin by the Rev.
H.S Kimmel, B-D, .. .. 172] J. Edwin Sheetz,
dR. Willis, See. ... .. o's 101] Miss Edna Wolfersberger,
A. M. Uphouse, Pro. .. .. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Poor Director— Wolfersberger, of Rock-
E. K. Suder, R D-Pro. .. 179 wood, and Karl H. Stotler, son
A. P. Smeed, Soc. ... .. 102 of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Stot-
Jury Commissioner—
| ler, of Meyersdale, were mar-
johns Shaffer, BR. .. .. 125 ried at Rockwood, by the Rey.
a A, Soe. + -. 105{ John Erler.
> dr. Varin ter is x in | Miss Hattie Berkey, daurh-
SO ua to, hs 7! ter of Mr. and Mrs. David Ber-
MF Riley. BR 106. key, and Harvey Sylvester
; rane Sproy, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Sn Argenbright, Soc. . 139 William Sproy, both of Pos.
HE. New niod Pros 37 well, were marriedl at Jenner
Supervisor— | township, by the Rev. Josiah
B. Ferguson,
J. 35.0, BR... ....: 130
W. H. Mcclintock, Soc .. 113! . Mrs. Sarah Ellen Gamben,
Samuel D. Maust, D. .. .. 52, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wm.
Assescor— Coleman, of Berlin, and Wm.
H. M. Gelnett, R-D. .. .. 193; W. Hauger, son of Mr. and Mrs
James Roberison, Soc. .. 96|Simon Hauger, of Brothersval-
Tax Collector—— | ley, were married at Berlin, by
N. A. Speicher, R-D. .. .. 162, the Rev. John Brubaker. :
H. G. Lepley, Soc. .. .. .. 128' Miss Phebe Ruth Ells,
Auditor— daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
C.¥ Bater,R-D....... 1791 David Robert Ellis, and Wm.
D.W.Maust. 152, D. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Engle, Soc. .. .. .. 114 Rudolph Baker, both of Gar
School Director— rett were married at Pitts-
P. Sherman Davis, R. .. . 134 ubrg, by the Rev. Henry Har-
H. J. Engle, Soc. .. .. .. 100 baugh Wiant. :
Lester Engle, D. .. |. . @0 Mrs. Frances Dobers, daugh-
Judge of Election— ter of Mr. and Mrs. Matyore
J.-W. Folk, R-D. ..:..... 173i Watkins, of Hooversville, and
Frank Lowery, Soc. .. .. 111] Robert Bolonsky, son of Mr.
Inspector of Election— and Mrs. Frank Bolonsky, were
EW. DavisR, .. .." .. 129! married ‘at Hooversviiie, by
Frank Argenbright, Soc. . 106| the Rev. Jos. A. Wezny.
J. A. Knecht, D. . : 54|- Miss Florence Klink. daugh-
Sp {ter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonas D.
. CARD OF THANKS +Xlink. of Summit township,
i : and William McStevanus. son
I desire to extend through of My and Mrs. Frank MeSte-
the columns of The Commer- vanus, of Elk Lick townie,
Teial my sincere thanks to all were married at
voters, irrespective of party af-. py W. H. Hay, Justice of the
filiation, who so freely and sol Pewce. :
unselfishly supported me in!
the election on Tuesday, in my
candidacy for Tax Collector of
SURPRISE PARTY
Miss Ruth Snyder was very
pleasantly surprised at her
home in Brothersvalley town-
Respectfully,
Herman G. Lepley.
GARRETT GOES SOCIALIST ship on Saturday evening, the
occasion being her nineteenth
birthday. The evening was
William Martin, the popular
Boia : :
town cobbler, was Siecied bur-' Spent in Diay ing ne Tames
gess of Garrett on the Socialist : dni
ticket Tuesday. With him was Jrere Served af the midnight
elected four councilmen, which
zives the Socialists control of]
that body. George Carter was’ and Mabel
elected School Director and
Hiram Lohr Inspector of Elec-!
tion by the Socialist Party, but
W. H. Clements, Republican,
with the Democratic endorse- Yoian Sx 1113
ment, defeated Lee Pollard, Aen Saylor, William Snyder,
Socialist, for Justice of the
Peace, and M. A. Romesburg,
Republican-Democrat, defeat-
, hour.
| Those present were: Ruth
Sellers, Joseph
Long, Harry Knepper, Charles .
Suder, Myrtle Brant. Lulu
Streng. John P. Knepper,
Hulda Miller, Viola Ackerman,
Lulu Coughenour, Verda Long,
Maurice Brant, Homer Brant,
Edison. J. Glessner, Rhoda
Coughenour, Maurice Brown,
ed Harry Lohr, Socialist, for
Judge of Election. For Asses-|
sor. E, B. Schrock, Republican-
"Democrat, was also -=lected. : vo
Socialists had no candidate for
Auditor and Tax Collector, W. PHYSICIANS INCREASE
H. B. Carney being chosen | THEIR RATES
Auditor for the six year term, a
and H. B. Speicher for the four The increasing cost of the
year term. D. F. Kimmell, Re- necessaries of life, and of the
* publican, was elected Tax supplies required for the sue-
Collector, over A. J. Beal, who cessful fulfillment of their pro-
was a candidate on the Demo- fessional duties, have compell-
| cratic ticket. Only about 50 ed the physicians of Meyers-
per cent of the Socialist voters dale to come together and a-
went to the polls-—if they had! gree upon an adjusted scale of
! all turned out in New York rates for professional services.
fashion, even the combination As a result the following rates
| of Republicans and Democrats were put into effect: day calls,
g4, could not have kept them from $1.50; night calls, $2.00. Per-
110 | making a clean sweep.
Lulu Brant, James Deitle, Al-
ma Brant, Susie Snyder and
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Snyder and
son, Howard.
, sons requiring the services of
: = | a physician will be governed
KILLED BY TRAIN ‘accordingly.
oe
The mangled body of Simon Neil J. Berston, owner of
| Gindlesberger was found along | three-fourths undivided inter-
the tracks of the Baltimore and est of the Adams mine coal
Ohio railroad near Berlin, by' ield near Listie, Somerset
| the branch crew early Tuesday «ounty, through his at orney,
morning. Mr. Gindlesberger Charles W. Walker, ha- filed
was seen in Berlin Monday eve-, iil against S. M. Hamilton
‘ning in an intoxicated con- & Co. for the sum of $762.25
. dition, and is said to have re- whica represents taxes on the
‘marked that he was going coal lands which plaintiii has
down the track to get lodging been compelled to pay and for
for the night and inviting some which the Hamilton company
' of his friends to come to his is liahle for under their leasa
| funeral on the morrow. He is of said coal lands.
| aged about 25 years, single, :
| and a resident of Berlin.
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