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pastor.
iam Hentz, Johnstown,
Visited Somerset Friday
Ie is in ill health and it has been
years since he visited Somerset.
arried Easter Sunday
marriage of Miss
1brose Brieg, both of Meyersdale,
Jemnized, Sunday, March 31,
by the Rt.
Their attendants were,
sther Brieg, sister of the groom,
pseph Walsh, of the parish.
Marie Schardt| A birthday
home of Mr.
1929,
ames Catholic Church,
Rev. J. J. (ed.
ful gifts.
the evening.
party
Birthday Party at
the Miller Home
was given at the
and Mrs. James Miller, at
Jerome, in honor of their son, Freeman,
whose birthday anniversary was observ-
He was the recipic t of
Games were the features of
Refreshments were served
at the close of the evenings enjoyment.
many
ELWOOD CITY’S LAST
CIVIL WAR VETERAN
HAS PASSED AWAY
use-
FROM MEYERSDALE
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te The following persons from Meyers-
* dale, have been drawn to serve as jurors
2 | the week of April 29th, for the Somer-
#1 set criminal and civil court: Melvin
* | Lindeman, William H. Price, Minnie
wn Bowmaster and Evelyn E. Hartley.
Crushed to Death
Between Two Cars
Michael Yachzemovitch was crushed to
death between two mine cars while
working in the Heisley Coal Company
mine at Nanty-Glo, Friday morning
about 11 o'clock, aged 37 years. He
lived only a few minutes after being re-
moved from between the cars. He was
married and leaves his widow and five
small children to mourn his loss.
The victim was getting ready to start
for home when he met his death.
Coroner Annie Swabb, of Johnstown,
was notified of the accident and the
body turned over to Undertaker
George Cirdriezek to prepare for burial.
was
Appeal Coal Taxes
Appeals from the tax assessments on
Fayette c¢nty coal have been made by
several independent coal companies in
various townships and boroughs. The
coal companies are seeking a reduction
of the present rate on the Pittsburgh
seam which runs from $825 to $900 an
acre, according to the location of the
property.
The county commissioners recently de-
nied an appeal of four independent
companies, maintaining that the valua-
tion has been unchanged for three years
and there is no reason for a downward
revision. Such a change, the commis-
sioners contend, would force a material
increase in farm and residential prop-
erties of the county.
Died in Pittsburgh
Hentz of 837 Ash street,
own, one of the 14 surviving menm- i. ypiwood City's sole survivor of the Mrs. Christina Naugle, wife of Calvin
pt the R. P. Cummins Post 210 Civil War has answered “Taps.” Wil-|C. Naugle, who passed away some
Army of the Republic, was inj. Cover passed away at the age of [years ago, and were former residents of
jet Yriday last, accompanied by 82 years at his home. Two daughters |Meyersdale, but have been living in
uglier, Mrs. Ley Negey Mr. {nd two sons survive him. The body | Pittsburgh for some time died at her
SOE In Comey YR was laid to rest in Pulaski church ce- home in that city, Friday night, after
>) metery. an illness of a few days, from pneumo-
nia. Her body was brought here Mon-
day for burial in Union cemetery.
She is survived by three daughters
and four sons to mourn her loss.
Jacob Jaruga, Suicide
The funeral of Jacob Jaruga, a miner
of Cairnbrook, who committed suicide,
Thursday afternoon by hanging himself
with a belt to the limb of a tree, was
held Saturday afternoon from the mor-
tuary of Undertaker Eben H. Watts.
Interment in the Middletown cemetery.
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U ALITY
AT
1. OW
COST
OFFICERS RAID
Three Places Recently |
ND DEEDS
Acting under the personal instruc-|
tions of Judge John A. Berkey, police
officers on Saturday night raided two
alleged bootlegging joints in Somer-
set and arrested James Turnbull, al-
leged proprietor of “Duke’s Place,” in
the basement of the Vannear Hotel,
and his bartender, Lloyd Saylor, on
charges of violating the liquor laws.
Turnbull and Saylor waived a prelim-
inary hearing and each posted $3,000
bail before Justice of the Peace H. S.
Whipperman, of Somerset for their
appearance at the May term of Crim-
inal Court. The officers also raided
the residence of Wesley Christner, ol
East Main street. Christner was also
placed under arrest and, waived a pre-
liminary hearing, was held for court
in the sum of $1,000 bail.
Judge Berkey, it is said, had re-
ceived complaints that certain boot-
legging places were being given pro-
tection by police officers and the
Court. Probation Officer Austin D.
Shaffer was instructed by Judge Ber-
key to make investigations, whereup-
on search warrants were obtained and
the two raids made. Officer Shaffer
staged the raids with the aid of Con-
stable D. R. Cramer; of Meyersdale;
Constable Victor Glessner, of Broth-
ersvalley Township; Detective Frank
Maser, of Johnstown, and a “strang-
er” named Williams.
At “Duke’s Place” the raiding offi-
cers seized a large quantity of alleged
whisky and beer, slot machines and
other gambling devices. The ofli-
cers confiscated about 10 gallons of
moonshine whisky at the Christner
home.
Monday morning the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Berkey, known as the
“Wallace bungalo,” a short distance
west of Somerset, was raided by Pro-
bation Officer Shaffer and Detective
R. E. Buckman. The officers repo:t
capturing a quantity of home brew
and materials for making beer. Mr.
and Mrs. Berkey were released on
bail.
LADIES’ AUXILIARY OF
AMERICAN LEGION MEETS
The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Amer-
ican Legion met on Tuesday evening
in the Legion Hall. There was a very
large turnout and a number of mat-
ters of great importance were
brought before the meeting.
Chamber of Commerce Meeting
There will be a meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce on next Tues-
day evening, and it is the earnest de-
sire of the officers that there will be
a good turnout as several matters of
vast importance will be brought be-
fore the meeting.
ENTERTAINED AID SOCIETY
The ladies of the aid society of S.
S. Philips and James Catholic Church
were entertained at the home of Mrs.
George Logue, Centre street, Tuesday
evening of this week. After busi-
ness transactions the remainder of
the evening was spent in playing 500
and other games. A delicious lunch
was served by the hostess.
MEYERSDALE BOYS WENT
SWIMMING ON SUNDAY
Robert Shultz, Jack Shultz, John
Bittner, Beryn Reese, Geo. Wahl and
Maék Reich were in swimming at
Maust’s Swimming Hole, last Sunday.
They all expressed themselves as hav-
ing a very enjoyable afternoon.
TERETE,
EE a,
FOR SALE
At a Sacrifice
| THE SOMERSET HOUSE
MEYEREDALE, PA.
32 rooms completely fur-
nished. Will sell to quick
buyer either furnished or
unfurnished. Located
near both Baltimore and
Ohio and Western Mary-
land stations. Old age
and impaired health rea-
son for selling.
See me today
HIRAM ALBRIGHT
SOMERSET HOUSE
MEYERSDALE, PA.
lof Shadyside Presbyterian church, Pitts-
“| seat,
{Tennertown Chamber of
Commerce to Hear Noted
Orator Next Friday Night
Business leaders at the,annual Cham-
ber of Commerce dinner Friday evening
at the White Star hotel will hear the
Rev. Dr. Hugh Thompson Kerr, pastor
burg, who broadcasts daily from sta-
tion KDKA.
In addition to Dr. Kerr, speakers
will be Congressmen S. A. Kendall of
Somerset county and J. Russel Leech of
Cambria county. Thomas Fleason, Pitts-
burg, singer, a glee club and orchestra
will entertain, and the Rev. J. S. Shan-
non will be the toastmaster. Members
of the committee are J. H. Palmer, H.
C. Jacobs, the ‘Rev. J. S. Shannon, J.
C. Witt, William Philson, G. V. Cole-
man, Ira Friedline and Henry Friedline.
Although comparatively new, the Jen-
nertown Chamber of Commerce has aid-
ed materially in the growth of the town
in W¥e last six years and now is consid-
ering, along with town council, the
practicability of a water works. By
piping the water from Laurel Ridge,
council believes it would be protecting
the town in case of fire and be in a po-
sition to offer greater opportunities to
industry. The two hotels, the White
Star and Ye Olde Inn, are said to be
serving 600 persons each Sunday during
the summer season. Its cone resort is
the Jenner Pines camp, popular among
motorists. It boasts of five garages and
an attractive and modern bank, with a
new school known for its academic and
athletic prowness, its basketball team
having just won the Somerset county
championship.
Jennertown has been selected as the
site for the Jenners Fair association and
work has just begun on the erection of
buildings and grading of the race track.
The association is planning to stage
several racing events here each year.
On the edge of town lies the Coffin
farm, birthplace of the famous W. A.
Coffin, artist, which carries its original
studio and on which the Presbyterian
denomination soon will build a chapel.
New homes have sprung up here during
the last few years. Fourteen coast-to-
coast busses pass through the town
daily.
Edgar Coffroth,
Somerset, Dead
Aged Cabinet Maker Expires of Para-
lysis.
Edgar Bennett Coffroth, aged 76
years, a native of Somerset and one of
the best-known residents at the county
died of paralysis at 2:25 o'clock
last Wednesday morning at his residence
on East Patriot street. He suffered a
paralytic stroke about four months ago
and a second stroke about four weeks
ago. He had been a patient at the
Community Hospital here for some
weeks following the first stroke. ,
Mr. Coffroth was a son of William
and Helen (Bennett) Coffroth, both de-
ceased. His wife, Mrs. Clara (Kim-
mell) Coffroth, "a sisier of Dr. H. S.
Kimmell, of Somerset, died 10 years
ago. He leaves a son, Ross Coffroth,
of Moundsville, W. Va., and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Thurman Cross, of Elkins,
W. Va. and Mrs. J. D. Gump, of Yon-
kers, N. Y. The deceased also leaves
a sister, Mrs. Marshall Huston, of Phil-
adelphia. Mr. Coffroth had worked as
a cabinet maker for many years. He
was a member of the First Christian
Church.
Funeral services were held at the late
residence at 2:30 o'clock Friday after-
noon, conducted by the Rev. John C.
Crowe, of Scottdale, a former pastor of
the local Christian church. Burial was
made in the Union cemetery.
Examination of Mine
Foremen, Assistant Mine
Foreman and Fire Bosses
To be Held at Somerset, April 16, 17,
18, 1929.
Applicants for examination for
Mine Foremen, Assistant Mine Fore-
men and Fire Bosses are required to
appear before the Board on which
the Inspector of this District, Mr. F.
C. Cunningham is assisting in con-
ducting the examination.
All persons who desire to enter the
examination shall notify the Chair-
man of the Board, of their intention
to appear, if possible not less than
ten days prior to the date set for the
examination.
Applicants will appear for examin-
ation at Somerset, in the social room
of the Methodist Church on West
Church Street.
Examination for Mine Foremen’s
certificates—First and Second Grade
and Assistant Mine Foremen’s certi-
ficates beginning TUESDAY, APRIL
16, at 9:00 A. M.
Examination for Fire Boss Certifi-
cates beginning THURSDAY, APRIL
18, at 9:00 A. M. .F. W. Cunming-
ham, Somerset, Pa.
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Mrs. George Hady entertained 2a
few of her friends at the home of her
father, M. J. Livengood, Broadway,
Monday evening, in honor of her hus-
{ bends birthday. The evening was
| very pleasantly spent in playing 500.
The hostess served a dainty lunch to
the guests before returning to their
homes.
Flames Consume
Two Homes and
Damage Another
Two dwellings were destroyed, a
third was slightly burned and two fa-
milies were made homeless at Kim-
melton Monday evening when a fire,
fanned by a near-gale, caused damage
estimated at approximately $7,500.
The fire, believed to have been
caused by a defective flue, started it
the attic of the residence of Amos
Zerfoss and quickly spread to the ad-
joining residence, occupied by the
family of M. J. Eichelberger. Both
the Zerfoss and Eichelberger resi-
dences were completely destroyed, and
the residence of Ross Barnhart, ad-
joining the Eichelberger home, was
scorched but escaped other damage.
Nothing was saved from the Zer-
foss home, but personal belongings.
valued at approximately $50, were
carried from the Eichelberger resi-
dence. The families are being cared
fer by neighbors.
Volunteer fire companies from Som-
erset, Stoyestown and Boswell re-
sponded to the call for help. In ad-
dition to the high wind, which fanned
the blaze like a bellows, efforts of the
firemen to extinguish the fire were
hampered by lack of water facilities.
Before water could be turned on
the fire it was necessary, to lay more
than 2,000 feet of hose from a near-
by creek and, in order to get suffi-
cient hose, it was necessary for the
three companies to pool their sup-
plies. After water was obtained the
firemen devoted the major part of
their attention to protecting adjoin-
ing buildings which were threatened
by the fire and worked from 8 o’clock
when the blaze was first discovered,
until 11:30 before bringing the fie
under control.
Sparks From Torch
Cause Brush Blaze
Fire Breaks Out While Highway Men
Are Junking Tractor; Firemen
Called Out.
Sparks from an acetylene torch
used to junk a tractor of the State
Highway Department at Somerset
Monday afternoon were blown into 2
field nearby and set fire to the grass.
Fanned by the high wind the fire got
beyond control of the Highway De-
partment employees and fearing “or
the safety of the surrounding build-
ings an alarm was sent in to the
Somerset Volunteer Fire Company.
The prompt arrival of the firemen
prevented any damage and the grass
fire was soon extinguished.
A. J. KINZER, FORMER
RESIDENT OF SOMERSET,
EXPIRES IN NEW JERSEY
A. W. Kinzer, for many years chief
auditor here for the Consolidated Coal
Co., is- dead at his home at East Orange,
N. J., according to a message received.
Death resulted from injuries suffered in
an ‘automobile accident some time ago,
it is said.
Mr. Kinzer left Somerset last year,
when he was transferred by the coal
concern to New York. He is survived
by his widow, formerly Miss Susan
Heffley, a native of Somerset; a daugh-
ter, Janice, student at Hood college,
and a son, Worth. Burial took place
Friday at Front Royal, W. Va.
VISITING IN SOMERSET
Miss Joan Boose, a student at Beaver
College, at Jenkintown, near Philadel-
phia, is spending the Easter vacation
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Boose, of East Patriot street.
A ——————————————
PUBLIC SALE
of
PERSONAL PROPERTY
of Mr. C. F. Smith, deceased, of
Summit Township, near the
home of Elias Marteeny.
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1929
Beginning at 1:00 p. m.
the following articles will be
sold :
One double heater, 2 cook
stoves, 1 side board, 1 dining
room table, 1 kitchen table, 2
beds, 1 organ, 1 stand, 11 chairs,
3 rocking chairs, 2 rugs, 2 pieces
of linoleum, 1 sink, 1 lot of
dishes, cooking utensils and
other articles too numerous to
mention.
TERMS OF SALE
All articles sold will be strict-
ly for cash.
RAY SMITH,
WILLIAM MULL,
Executors.
E. C. Hostetler, Auctioneer
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Rev. J. Luther Frantz, Pastor
Sunday, April 7, 1929
9:30 A. M. Sunday School and
Brotherhood Bible Class, L. R. Col-
lins, Sup’t. 10:30 A. M. Morning
Worship and sermon. Special music.
6:45 P. M. Senior and Intermediate
societies. Topic, ‘“A Safe Guide.”
7:30 P. M., “Growing a Soul.” Spe-
cial music at the evening service as
follows: a duet and an anthem. All
welcome.
MRS. ROWE ENTERTAINED
Mrs. Clarence Rowe entertained the
members of the Dorcas Club, at her
home Thursday of last week, with a
dinner. The afternoon was very
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during
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T ates of the
ing, held at Holsoppl:
approved as read.
The reports of tl
standing committees
amount of time, whic
with the regular rou
caused the meeting t
longest on record sin
tion of the Somerse
men’s Association.
Teddy Mills of th
. mittee reported that
had their work compl
laws ready for final
proval or rejection of
Edward Laurer of I
other member of the
then read the changes
commended following
ing of the by-laws at
Holsopple last month,
which were the provis
ficers elected to tak
beginning of the new
extension of the time
the different companie
to enroll with the Cot
in order to be eligibl
the various events du
convention. The time
by the amended by-
days instead of thirty
first provided for i
After quite lengthy di
ing about the point o
mine heavy and light
rather, in how to dist
ference, whether by pt
or by weight of truck
were passed on motion
seconded and carried.
which at times was gq
was participated in by
Teddy Mills and a nu
present.
Thomas Stakem, cl
committee to convene
ing with the officials [
phone companies op
county, in the hope of
service for fire calls
there is no night tel
reported .that at a
with the telephone ec
each company promise
eration in shaping thi
in case of fire no tim
in getting telephone
The principal town
along this line are S
Holsopple and it is be
with the cooperation 1
telephone officials no ¢
encountered along this
ture, indicating that
committee is a very ac
credit is due both the
the officials of the two
panies in the county
matter amicably str
Mr. Stakem stated in
his committee would
work along this line in
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