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{ Meyersdale on Tuesday evening by
the close score of 19-21. Meyersdale
was handicapped considerably by the
presence of a personage answering to
the name of Gettys, to whom we will
refer as a referee. This baby surely
‘was the “rats rubbers” as he played
‘the principal role in the Windber line
up. He was here, there, and every-
where and he always appeared to pop
up just at the right time to call a
foul on the home boys. His whistle
played a very important part in the
evening’s festivities. As a referee he
would make a good boiler maker,
Jesse James was a Sunday School
teagher in comparison to this Gettys
from the metropolis of Johnstown,
Pa., not far from Windber. This
Gettys had one of those kind faces—
one of those funny kind. That Mey-
ersdale was robbed of victory is put-
ting it mildly.,, The home boys were
somewhat off color but played a very
good game with the disadvantage to
which they were put.
To the Basket Ball fans of Somer-
set County I would like to make men-
tion of the fact that Windber poss-
esses one of the finest, clean cut,
bunch of players ever to step on a
basket ball court, but they should not
have been returned victor in Tuesday
night’s game. The score at the first
quarter was 5-5, at the half 11-9 in
favor of Meyersdale, third quarter
! 15-14 in favor of Windber, and final
- score was 21-19 in favor of Windber.
Rich was the long shot artist of the
opponents, as he was a very dead shot
when given an opportunity. Mr.
Gettys, the afore-mentioned referee
B should go over to Mance, Pa., and
start learning the rules.
Meyersdale plays her next game on
Thursday evening at Johnstown with
Johnstown Catholic Hi.
The High School Reserves and the
Seniors played a very nice game, in
A the preliminary, the score being
22-18 in favor of the reserves. The
5 old reliable, Jim Slicer, handled the
game in a very efficient manner as is
always the case when Jimmie referees
the game. Turn out and support the
home boys, as they need your sup-
port.
‘Summary:
‘Windber—21 Meyersdale—19
Bich... F.. LC Dull
McFeeley . .. D’Este
Kennan ...... ... Maust
Ripple ........ .. Boyer
‘Anderson. .............. Gin inmates Fisher
Substitution—Marron far McFee-
ley.
Field 'goals—Dull 2, D’Este 2,
Maust 1, Boyer 1, Rich 4, Keenan 2,
Anderson 1, Marron 3.
Foul goals—Dull, 2 of 2; D’Este,
3 of 6; Maust, 1 of 1; Boyer, 1 of 2;
Rich, 1 of 2; McFeeley, 0 of 2; Mar-
ron, 0 of 3.
Referee — Gettys.
Timer—Shaulis.
—JOSEPH A. FOLEY.
Scorer — Diehl.
Meyersdale Bowling
League Teams Standing
Following the standing of the
Bowling League teams:
Belcher ................. 24 9 727
Weyer ... 16 14 533
Hartley ..... 16. 14 533
Raymond 16 “14 533
Dahl ...... 17-16 515
Hare ................ . .. 13 17 433
Thorns ...................... 14 19 424
Sneoch oo... 10. 23 303
Thursday—Hare vs. Dahl.
Friday—Enoch vs. Belcher.
Next Week
Raymond-Belcher, Jan. 21.
Hare-Hartley, Jan. 22.
Enoch-Thomas, Jan. 24.
Weyer-Dahl, Jan. 25.
Li : Meyersdale Loses To Windber
By Close Score Of 21 to 19
_ Visitors. Played Clean Game and Rush the Ball With
~* Vigor—Refeéree in Meyersdale Game Accused of Hand-
Le. ing Victory to Windber—High School Reserves and
gE Seniors Play Close Preliminary With Score of 22-18 in
5 nit Windber defeated Meyersdale, at
FRANK M. FORNEY
"CALLED BY DEATH
Former Editor of Standard and
One of Somerset’s Most Pop-
ular Citizens Succumbs at
Community Hospital Early
Monday Morning.
(The following article from the pen of
Robert 8. Scull in the Somerset Herald
in a very fine tribute to the memory of a
close friend.—Ed.)
Frank M. Forney, aged 57, died at
5 o'clock Monday morning at the
Community hospital, whe¥s he had
been a patient for a week. While not
unexpected the announcement of the
passing of the popular newspaper
man came in the nature of a shock.to
many of the community of which he
was a member for more than forty
years.
Funeral services were conducted at
2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at
the Saam undertaking parlors on
East Main street, in charge of the
Rev. Dr. I. Hess Wagner, pastor of
Trinity Lutheran church. Burial was
in the Forney plot in the Odd Fel-
lows’ cemetery, Berlin.
Mr. Forney suffered a stroke of
paralysis last August and slipped
steadily into the sunset. He realized
from the start that his case was hope-
less and smilingly said to those who
enjoyed his confidence that he was
“passing out of the: picture.” 4
pressed regret that hiy/ car
near thee
long a time, but he had no fear of
death and responded to the final sum-
mons with the same calm and serene
composure that was characteristic of
him throughout life.
At no time during his illness was
he conscious of physical pain.
Mr. Forney was deeply. affected by
the anxious solicitation of the people
of the community who daily made in-
quiry concerning his health, and ex-
pressed his gratitude on having es-
tablished such a wide-circle of friends.
From the day he was stricken until
his life ebbed away Mr. Forney’s bed-
room was, constantly filled with flow-
ers.
Mr. Forney loved flowers, as he
loved every thing in nature, and he
was touched by the sentiment which
prompted their presence in such pro-
fusion in his illness. He never failed
to call the attention of “visitors to
them and remark on their beauty.
Mr. Forney was loved by children
and he felt complimented and flatter-
ed that all of the neighborhood kid-
dies addressed him affectionately as
“Frankie Forney.”
When he was 15 years old Frank
M. Forney, entered the office of the
Berlin Record as an apprentice under
Frank G. Chorpening, an old-time
craftsman, but a good teacher in the
printing art. When he attained the
age of 17 he came to Somerset to take
employment with the Standard. In
the course of time he became the act-
ual editor of the Standard and con-
tinued to direct the policy of that
publication until he was incapacitated.
Mr. Forney took an active part in
politics. He served a term as bur-
gess and filled appointive positions at
Harrisburg. He was a member of
two or three local fraternal and bene-
ficial organizations and was a mem-
ber of the Christian church. Rotary
had no more zealous and enthusiastic
member. The crippled children move-
ment, fostered by that organization,
received his untiring and generous
support. In bygone days he played a
horn in the town band and paraded
with the fire company qn memorial
oecasions. ’
Although rivals in business, the
writer and Frank M. Forney have
been closely associated for more than
a quarter of a century and through-
out that long period nothing occurred
to weaken the ties which endured un-
til he closed his eyes forever. Frank
Forney was a “straight shooter.”
We know of no more ‘expressive
eulogy.
Mr. Forney’s outstanding charac-
teristic was ability to win and hold
the friendship of all classes. He was
a hard worker always, but in his lei-
sure hours he mingled with young and
old in their social activities. His
largely developed sense of humor,
leness and helpfulness combined
an exempli citizen,
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Marjorie Barnett 3
Dies at Hospital|
Marjorie Jane Barnett, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barnett, passed
to the great beyond on January 10, i
1929 at 3:55 A. M., death being due
to- meningitis.; Marjorie Jane was
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taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital in
Baltimore. Every possible attention
was given to the child, including the
aid of several doctors and a corps of
day and night nurses.
The remains were brought home on
Thursday, January 10th, on train No.
23 arriving in Meyersdale at 2:56 P.
M. Funeral services were conducted
on Saturday P. M., at the home of the
deceased, Rev. Marquis officiating.
Marjorie Jane was a very sweet
dispositioned little girl and beloved
by all who came in contact with her.
Her many little playmates and ac-
quaintances will sorely miss her pass-
ing.
Her remains were laid to rest in a
beautiful white casket, four members
of Charles E. Kelly, American Legion
Post—Frank Black, Wm. Black, Frank
Brown and Paul Critchfield, acting as
pall bearers.
There were many beautiful floral
tributes including . beautiful pieces
from the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
American Legion and the M. E. Sun-
day School class of which she was a
member.
Besides her parents and grand par-
ents, the deceased is survived by a
baby brother, Clare Daniel, 13 months
old. Mr. Clare Brown was unable to
attend the funeral due to an attack of
influenza.
W. C. Price of Meyersdale had
charge of the funeral arrangements
with interment in Union cemetery.
Christ has spoken: “Suffer little
children to come unto me for theirs
1s the Kingdom of Heaven.”
Miss Ellen Rodamer
Removed to Hospital
‘Miss Ellen Rodamer, post-mistress
of West Salisbury, who had been ail-
ing for some time, took seriously ill
on Wednesday, January 9th, and was
removed to the Western Maryland
Hospital on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.
Harvey Newman took her down in
their car. She was operated upon on
Monday morning. Her condition is
rather complicated. We hope she
will soon improve and will be able to
resume her work.
CHARLES KING DIES
SUNDAY AT SPRINGS
Charles Xing, Springs, Pa., died }
Sunday morning, January 13. Fun-~
eral was held Wednesday, January
16th at 2 o'clock in the Mennonite]
church at. Springs. Obituary next|
week.
valley township, near Roxbury, Feb-
ruary 26, 1870, a son of Frank and |
Mary Musser Forney, both long since |
dead. He is survived by two broth- |
ers and two sisters, H. L. Formey, |
olson,
Robert Forney, : Mrs.
Mrs
Anna Nich-|g
hss
from. Glen Richey, Pa, and J. S.
Trimpey of Somerset, locked bumpers
when Trimpéy attempted to go around
Halverson at Mineral Springs bridge.
Halverson’s car was turned from the
road and mowed off three fence posts,
damaging the body and fenders.
Trimpey kept on going and about %
mile from the scene of the wreck lost
control of his car and went over the
bank near Hollywood.
The garagemen said the car was
down among the trees and was hard
to get out. Apparently no one was
hurt. 1
Ed Loechel Buys
Salisbury Hotel
Ed Loechel purchased the Salisbury
hotel from A. C. Wagner. Mr. Loe-
chel is well qualified to operate the
hotel as he assisted his father for
many years in the management of the
Valley House which was destroyed a
few years ago by fire. Mr. and Mrs.
A. C. Wagner expect. to locate in
Akron, Ohio.
Mrs. Laura Jones
Expires Tuesday
Mrs. Laura Jones, wife of George
W. Jones, died at her home on Salis-
bury street, Meyersdale, January 15,
at 3:30 p. m., of pneumonia following
influenza. She is survived by her
husband, one sister, Mrs. Warren Hol-
zshu; one brother, John H. Blocher,
both of Meyersdale.
Services at her late home tomor-
row (Friday) at 2 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. J. Luther Frantz. Interment
in Union Cemetery. W. C. Price,
funeral director.
Drum and Bugle Boys
Victims of Influenza
The Meyersdale Drum and Bugle
Corps was badly incapacitated of late
due to the fact that some of its hard
working members was confined to
their homes due to an attack of the
“flu,” namely: Sam Hostetler, Bryan
Ebbecka, Elmer Dia and James Slicer.
At the present writing they have
recovered to such an extent that they
are making up for lost time.
Puts Up Score Board
Harry Baldwin of the local Tog-
gery Shop has erected a High School
score board in front of his place of
business for the purpose of keeping
the local fans and the High School
students in touch with the happen-
Mrs. Clara Gnegy
“Dies at Oakland
7 Was Daughter of Late William|
1d Englehart of Accident, Md.—|
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more than a year’s duration.
was aged 52 years, 9 months, 21 days.
Funeral services were held on Thurs-
day afternoon at 2:30 in St. Mark’s
Lutheran Church, preceded by a short
service at the home. Rev. C. A.
Shilke (her pastor,) assisted by Rev.
D. Funk of Morgantown, W. Va., of-
ficiated. Interment was made in the
Oakland cemetery.
Mrs. Gnegey was a daughter of the
late William and Elizabeth Croppe
Englehart and was born in Accident,
Md., March 17, 1876. She was mar-
ried on August 24, 1904 to John S.
Gnegy.
Mrs. Gnegy is survived by her hus-
band, three brothers, John L. Engle-
hart, Accident, Md.; Herman E., Oak-
land, Md.; Alvin C., Meyersdale, Pa.;
also by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie
R. Speicher, . Meyersdale, and Mrs.
William Houser, of Oakland.
Mrs. Gnegy, until her health be-
came impaired, was active in all mat-
ters pertaining to her church, where
she will be greatly missed. She was
a teacher in the Sunday School, pres-
ident of the Pastor’s Aid Society for
a number of years, secretary of the
Missionary Society and always assist-
ed cheerfully in every activity spon-
sored by the church and Sunday
School.
P.-T. Meeting
Program for the Parent-Teachers
meeting to be held at the Gnagey
school at 7:30 P. M., Friday evening,
Jan. 25th, 1929:
Song—America
Recitation—“Woodman Spare That
Tree”—Margaret Platter
Song — “There are Many Flags in
Many Lands”—Primary Grades
Recitation — “The = Wind” — Mary
Long
Solo—John August
Dialogue—*“The History Examina-
tion”
Recitation — “In
Ruth Platter
Recitation—“Try
ine Klink
Song—MacDonalds Farm—Boys
Recitation—“Under the Spreading
Chestnut Tree”—Elsie Smith
Solo—James Albright
Dialogue—*“The Country Cousin”
Reading—John Long
Debate—Resolved, “That Morality
Increase with Civilization”—A ffirma-
tive, C. C. Heckle, Lloyd D. Peck,
Samuel Mosholder; Negative, D. W.
Long, Wm. Landis, J. C. Kretchman.
The program will be interspersed
with queries.
Winter” — Anna
Again”’—Cathar-
A lot of people in America who are
trying to learn French ought to take
a few lessons in English first.
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straightway sent him out, ii saith
I besides serving on the comm
p unto im, poe Jhon way Highing fo { Agriculture, Education, Fede i Re-
ir the oe YT er for thy lations, “forestry, Judiciary General,
Ming the things ‘which Moses | LegiStati¥e Apportionment, Military
Affairs, *Pblie © Grounds and Build~
ings, Public Printing, Public Roads’
and Highways, Aeronautics and Elee-
ed, for a testimony unto
t he went out, and oo
spreat
publish jit mueh, and- to
th tter, insomuch that Je-
sus’ could n@ ore openly ater into a |
‘city, buf was witho desert
abroad
“places: ‘and they came him from
“every quarter. Wha
And when he entered @gain into
Capernaum after some days, it was
obed that he was in th#™ouse. And
“many were gathered togesiier, so that. §
there was: ne longer room for them,
no, noteven about the door: and he
spake the word unto them. And they
come, bringing unto him a man sick:
of the palsy, borne of four: And
when they could not come high unto
‘him for the crowd, they: uncovered
the vroof where he Was: and when Senate appointments include J. I.
they had broken it up, they let down § Steele, of Conemaugh Township, who
the bed whereon thessick of the pals will act as Transcribing Cl Pr
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lay. And Jesus seeing their faith * The Ho pointed tw 4
saith unto the palsy, Son, thy sins are: fuse touse ap Pointed 9. Bor Ry
forgiven. But there were certain of f| county men ‘to Positions ag Ha Tis
the scribes sitting there, and reason- burg. . Ww. S. Payne, of M ersdale,
ing in Weir hearts, Why doth this f|has received the appointment of Ser-*
man thugiSpeak? he blasphemeth: who |i geant at Arms and James Casey, of
can: forgive sins but one, even God? |'Somerset, has been appointed Proof
And straightway Jesus, percei “in = : re
ind str. ! Reader. Xx
his spirit that they so reason ~
in - themselves, saith unfg. them, Why
reason ye. things in"your hearts?
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RepresentativeiCharles I ‘Shaffer is
a member of seven committees in the
House, namely: Fisheries, Law and
Order, Military, Mines and Mining,
Repeal Bills, Public Roads and Aero-
nautics.
J. .B. Schrock, although a first.
termer, has been favored with sev=
jeral impertant committee appoint:
ments, imeluding the committee on
WAgriculture, Banks and Banking, Con-
| gtessionalg Apportionment, Elections, =
Fisher nd Forestry. 3
|WEEK OF PRAYER
OBSERVED HERE
Hi
‘Good Impression.
thy = house. arose, . and
straightway took up the bed, an
went forth before them all; insomuch
that they were all amazed, and glor-
ified God, saying, We never saw it on
this fashion. .
Week of Prayer was observed in
Meyersdale with services on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings. The attendance was
have b
ev had wo
good considering the great amount of
sickness prevalent at this time in
Meyersdale.
On Monday evening, Rev. Willis E.
Ronk, of Meyersdale spoke in Amity
Reformed Church. He chose for his
text: “Not by might, nor by power,
but by my spirit, saith the Lord of
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ketball game of the Somerset County | Hosts One impression be lott was
League was played in Reich’s Audi-| ot 2 tenqericy was vay from
toriam ‘ort Iasi Tuesday evening be- | SPirituality in this scientific age.
tween ‘Boswell and Meyersdale. The! Rev: HD, Hersol: of Jolmstown,
Boswell aggregation played a very| 28 the speaker on Tuesday evening.
$ ? | He spoke in the Main Street Breth-
fine offensive and defensive game, al-|_ } Lh. ‘Th : :
though defeated by the score of 32-25. ! nc DH 2 Sermon wes consid
Meyersdale’s playing was mot up fo] HRY 2d ko hy pom. Moor
the usual standard, insomuch as they | ead of Ee Oy rie tod dic hes
missed quite a number of shots under | it i he Zi Woot oce m : e pu
the basket. Only the occasional | >} In the 101, Lutheran church. The
spurts. that. Meveridale tlaved in | Subject of his discourse was, “The
at thom a piay | Problems of the Empty Pew.”
= . 4 { Dr. L. P. Young of Salisbury, who J
Corley with 6 field goals and 45 spoke in the Methodist Episcopal 4 iN
fouls was the big gun for Boswell. ! To ai Sg
His fine work kepil Boswell in the pCrarel on Thursday evening, gave 8
Meyersdale Wins
_ Over Boswell Hi
Before a crowd of approximately
200 Basketball fans, the second bas-
running at all times. Dull with 7a." 2ble sermon en the subject of 4
field goals and D’Este with 4 were | io Friday evening, services were x
igh sevens 0% De ome | conducted in the Church of the Breth- )
ui game very |ren. It is said that Prof. Burton L.
Y emmare: | Rockwood, of Philadelphia, the speak- ' :
ox o'er of the evening, gave a wonderful 8
Hoswer 25 Meversdale 32) address, One of the largest audi- 1
Sony ETT D'Este | €0CeS of the week greeted this speak- . i
Roce Meat) er. He spoke on the Near East Re- Fi
Beatt Fi re lief. This will be the last appeal to \
Toauy a. bin op + LHS community for funds for this 3
ig Cod. eat Y ‘purpose. Solicitation for funds for {
Maust, 2; Corley, 6, Statler, 2; Praia N ear East will end on June 30,
lips, 1. |
Fouls—Dull 1-3, Maust 2-2, Fisher ” TT 2 N
1-2, Wagaman 2-2, Boyer 0-2, Corley | Adam Dietle Visitor x
4-5, Statler 0-1, Reese 1-1, Beatty 1-1, At Commercial Office
Phillips 1-2.
Meyersdale Girls Win Adam Dietle of Greenville Town-
The Meyersdale girls defeated the|ShiP was a Meyersdale visitor on
Boswell girls at Meyersdale on Tues-| Wednesday of this week. While
day evening by a score of 15-4. here he called at the Commercial of- J
The playing of M. Reich and V. fice to pay his compliments to the y
“old paper.” He was glad that it
was again rejuvenated and making its
weekly visits among the people.
Dahl featured for Meyersdale. Mrs.
Nat Friedline handled the game very
capably. The girl’s team has been ; among
showing considerable promise of de-| Mr. Dietle is living a retired life.
veloping into one of the best girls He was a hard worker during his past
teams ever to represent the local high |life and succeeded to accumulate pro-
school { perty which we trust will now allow
The High School Basket Ball team { him to spend the remainder of his life
is in need of your most loyal support. With more leisure. He had been en-
Please leave your hammers at home gaged in farming and saw milling.
and give the boys and girls the un- Not long ago one of his sons lost his
stinted support of their home town life, while at work on a mill, by com-
community. Ing in contact with circular saw.
We are inclined to agree with that| Maybe those voluble pacifists, wha
beauty specialist who says that if|think we don’t need any warships, be
Cleopatra were alive today she|lieve that in case of trouble they will
wouldn't be one-two-three with some|be able to talk the enemy to death.
of our modern queens, : 3 | - -