A the result of a week of special en pman, assistant superin- | tendent for the Prudential Insurance with headquarters in the “building here, the staff broke records in the Johnstown district ¥ the amount of insurance written any one week. In this effort : Garrity, of Nanty-Glo, was : Te com? rate this occasion of gs the staff's success a banquet to the men i of the staff was tendered at . Palmer House, Patton, on Thurs. week. The guests room at 1:15, and’ members of the staff of A. Held Big Doings Fellows’ Hall Mon- 50 people were in at- the program rendered ng in Odd Fellows’ Hall of A. of Patton. Wash. is a wide-awake camp 100 members. The P. 0. of A which is an the P. O, 8S. of A, were Htendance at the ‘meeting in a dy, as well as many invited guests | “wives and sweethearts, Sev. -t members of the Hastings camp ig in Patton Monday evening. music and singing were rel moder and enjoyed by every- gram for the evening as follows: Orchestra f Banner: , “Am. nee ; Prayer; A ress of | & + CG Cortes chairman; ; Club: Address, *Our First President, * Rev. McAfee; Ad- pe Washington,” Rev = “Selection, Glee (lub; Address | America.” Rev. Zwayer; Bele tion vl Orchestra. Solos were rendered by John Kelsall, Dr. B. J. Overberger (fahn Xe Williams and W. F. Shoff Reman the program refreshments were served, and consisted eream, cake, and sandwiches. : Jcommittee on arrangements bing aided very materially in making of ry the success it was, are as follows: Ernest Commons, Wil ¢ of ice Corby, Derr Winslow, W. F. Harry Chapman. Bright Breezy Briefs From Our Neighbor Town By Cour- ier Writer. Cletus Davis, who has been con. fined to his home with a severe at- tack of nis, is much improved. so Ph, y is confited to his home with an ack of influenza. W. D. Moyer is convalescent after an attack of “Flu.” Minnie Lennox left Friday for a wisit with her sister Mrs Merle Cun- mingham in Lewistown. Sy or Randal Dunlap and children, a Tree, are visiting at the | 3 ret rs. Jos. Wilson. Robert and Alvin Sharabaugh are listed among the many influenza pa- tients this week. Charles Warner is able to be about again, following sn attack of “Flu.” = Mi Jeanrets Vimen, ton, Salled on old friends in town on | has again resumed the Carrolitown Coal attack of “Messrs. French and Locke, anditors - for the Peale, Peacock & Kerr Cor- poration are transacting business in Clair Caldwell left Sunday morning on & business trip to Pittsburgh. Martin Getty is suffering with an of grip. Gertrude Eastley, ih C qa G operators for the C. C. Co. is suffering an attack of grip. Earl -Kellog was a Patton caller Friday. Dr. B. F. Bowers is able to be about My duties again after ah attack of Mrs. Grace Graffius, aged 26 of St. Benedict, died at her last Friday. Her death was to tubercu services Wate held at 2 o'clock Sunday after- in fro mthe house, with interment Ef ion Prd WE following an Agents [| at Local Banquet ~ Garfield Wilkins, ‘of the Palmer House, spared no pains in pleasing his guests. Mr. P. Mis. proprietor sig, Home Office Inspector of the! Pradential Insurance (o., of Newark IN. J. acted asx the toastmaster and! i several short addresses were tered by other guests. The members of the staff of the Patton assistant superintendency are as follows: ent, George Joseph H. Garrity, F. Rupert, Assistant Superintend- Chapman, of Volver: T. H. ‘augh, of Nanty.Glo: A. C. {Glen Campbell; F G. ‘and A. H. Be 1. of Patton. Invited the ital rend. | of Patton: of Nanty-Glo; J. Coven. | Martz, of Simeisherger | guests at the banquet were | Home Offive Inspect. | or. P. Missig, of Newnrk, N. J: John A. Heilman, Superintendent of Johnstown district, and Assistant Su rintendents M. F. Durkin, esboro: FE. M. MeConnedl, TE TOM pe fot simian ap separ | Patton Is Defeated In A Mighty ‘Close Contest Saturday Evening. a nana The Patton All Stars were defeat. by the Windber Juniors in a close. | contested game in Miners’ Hall, teresting throughout, although rath- ‘er rough, and 8 good! crowd witnessed | it. The line-up and summary: Windber Jrs. Patton. Mills lawis White Hickey E. Mills ¥ F. C. G. (a. M. Farabaugh larimer Substitutions Larimer for F. Lar. (day imer and Dinamors: R. Mills, 2 Lawis, i: White, 6: Hick eR, : I. Farbaugh, 5; ay 2: ara, 2: o #2: T. Larimer, 1. Poul gouls- Lewin 6 out of 12 White 2 out of 2: Farsbauph € out of 16. Field gomls EE aie RE Palmer Sperry Passes Away Palmer Sperry, a son of J. J. Sper. ry. of Patton, passed away at his home in Saxun, over near Garman's Mills, on Wednesday mornine of last week at the age of thirty-six years Death was doe to pneumonia, of which Mr. Sperry had suffered but a short time. { Besides his father, J. J. Sperry, of this place, deceased in survived by his wife and two children, as well as by i the following brothers and sisters: | Benjamin and David Sperry and Mrs. Martha Lees and Mrs. Mary Clark. HOH AL ls gf McNamars | the | of | of Gal Hitxin, and 1.1 Hogan, of Blairsville | i -1 3 this place, on Saturday evening by a scare of 32 to 30. ‘The game was in i Palmer Speery was 3 member of the Red Men's Lodge at Garman's Mills. ‘I'he remains were hrought overland to Patton from Saxon on Friday, the members of the Garman lodge attend- ing the funeral, which was held here with burial beside the deceased's mother in Fairview temetuiry. ow pion SURPRISE PARTY AT CHEST SPRINGS OA Home of William Mulligan Scene of Merry Crowd Last Week. In pon A very pleasant surprise party eh at the home of William Mulli- t gan, at Chest Springs, the other iday. The evening wasn spent in laying cinch, after which uchecn was served. Prizes Ie the following Lawrence Sutton, men's best prize; iMrs. Vince Weaklund, ladies best | prize: William Little man's booby prize; Mrs. Frank Mi:Dermott, wom- en's booby prize. " Those attending were: Mrs. William Mulligan, Mr. and Mrs. Gust Adams, Mr und Mrs. Clair Little, Mr. and Mri. Nelson Charles Mr. and Mrs. Pat Carney. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Stromier, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Storm, Mr. and Mrs. George Whart. on, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Randal, Mr and Mrs. Alvin Mulligan, Mr. and Mrs. « George Plunkett, Mr and Mrs Flo Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stultz Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Karltheim, Mr and Mrs. Vince Weakland, Mrz. Bert! Sutton, Mrs. A. Burkett, Mrs. Chas. Conrad, William Plankett, Robert Adams, Russell Gauntner, Leo Mulli- an, Bert Conrad, Victor Little, Bert Was were persons: Mr. and ton, Paul Strohmer, Andrew han, Alex Conrad, lan Misses Maly Jane ulligan, Goodwin, Mae Dou ia Dermott, Beatrice Calla. Little; | Alice le, Lompany McCon- Cymbria Coal Company _ a dainty A 1S Br 5 EB SA IAAI PATTY ON, PA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1920. er ——— 7 4 A AERTS OR BE PR BR MIRE SI et Tibi WL -__ = bs ME IL JL iL in TERNAL ENS RAE NN OF INTEREST TO THE An A. Farbsugh during the recent war, was held San. afternoon, February 2nd, the | Municipal building There were 6&7 signed applications for membership Seid These are hut a few, but the canvass lasted snly one day. secured since. IH you have net been approached on this subject, it is not a slight and you are expecied to present at the next aeeting to be we the Muanicipnl Hall at 22 PM Sunday. Febraury 2th Your uug gestions will be gladly recnived af that time as to the organization, also the constitals Of ard by-laws, at same. which will be put int at that time If vou have not already applied f memberahip, vou will be extended hearty invitation at that time This organization will be known in the future in Patton, as the A. W VY. or American War Veterans At a former meeting, officers elected for the present year and aa follows: Commander -inchief in id f TL iy a Pere AT ally MEY RED MEN ATTEND The Improved Order of Red Men, of Patton, more than 100 strong, attend. ed services at the M. E. Church in a body last Sanday evening, and they in addition to the large corigréegation {illed the large auditorium nearly to its capacity. The oceasion of th gathering was in celebration of the Anniversary of the birth of General George Washington. The sermon rendered by the Pastor was strong in both religious and pa triotic sentiment, and the first ay dent was pictured as a fitting citizen and one well to pattern after The members of the Improved Or- Llairve der of Red Men during the services were exemplified by the pastor, wh important meeting of the new. | Woomer fy organized Club of men in service Many others have been ha the | | Manieip Netiior vice commander is. Junior vice eommander-- mons, Quirtermanter- Thomas MeQuillen Chaplain Andrew Jacobs Adigtant--H. 0. Winslow, This A. W. V. in not affiliated with any other organization of any Riel: itz purpose is for the betler- ment of the members and the munity in general However, it will sedey establink have chars, tables, a Victrola and clab room furniture, general I any tiger or club of Patton has any stanis forsiture suitable for this purpose st would be mutual Henelit if ving would let anr furniah ing Committers know of wits price {ommitten ed Winslow, T. J And, hig live Vice men next hail E. Jt re. £¥ Ise 8 Rec Casary o uh 5 TS Sur gRARne i. MH 0) Divs don't forgst th meeting of Shanda Kelly, we want former ser 2 jr. Mm. in J. PP. MITCHELL. T. J. DAVIS, J. KELSALL. Publicity Commitive GHURGH SERVICE told them that Le'r organization was ore that endeavoyed ta fill the sterd. ing nualities of Washington A large choir, under the of Mr. Lester Larimer, the serviced by several selections. The Improved Order of Red Men of Patton have made it a custom to at- tend divine serviees at yearly and Washington's at A Rik aL 3&3 dives special vocal period thix year. A Hard, Long Winter Wand was fa YEAS ald room to | wa, : Boniface tion argumented interment ‘Patton Lady Expires At Home ! brother, Farrell Hopking, of Detroit, | Mary's LR:80 pelock Monday morning, when in high mass of requiem was sang “by the pastor, Rev. Father Edwin i ment was made Mm St, tery. A And Patton's Grown-Ups Voice the Same Sentiment SETS RRR a Ree iS RS PINE A i Bn REV. FATHER Was Ordained to the Priesthood July 15, 1880.—Was Buried At St. Vincent's Sunday. a La Rupert Fragesser, O. 8. B, Boniface church at 81 Rev. P pastor of Nt Boniface, died at the parsonage last ‘Thursday evening at 5 o'eloek, death! SON. | heing due to a ake of apoplexy Father Rupert was ill less than a week mars of requiem was celebrated Boniface church Saturday morning at § o'clock at which Rev. P. Clarence, (3. X. B., was ihe pelebrant, Rev. PP. Robert, O. J, $5. Deacon, Rev. P. Adrian, OO. 8. B., subudeacon, and Rev FP. Stephens, O 8 PB. master of ceremonies. Rew P Thomas, OO 8 B., and P. Cornelius, {) 8. B., were in ERnctuary. The remains wire taken on the aft. grnoon train Ne, Vireent's where wis made Sunday after high i Nt A solemn the ’ iy O00. Father Rupert wan born in Germ any and came to this country when but a boy. At the aaw of 15 he en tered St. Vincent's college. He made his simple profession July 11, 187 and ho solemn profession July 11 1878, On July 15, 1881) he was or- dained to the nriesthood, During his 40 years of service #8 a priest he had various charges. [He wan at one time ascsiant pastor as Caerclitown amd was stationed at Al Hegheny, tta- Hii, Nektown, Spangler and St He took charge at St Bon face last fall He ia survived by a neice ims hin FORMER PATTON least once | birthday | wis chosen as the most appropriate! ' Mrs. The Red Men comprise one of the! largest and strongest organizations locally, and their members are ays good citizens GOAL TONNAGE IN THIS SECTION trohmer, Chester Adams, Leo Cray-! Duncan Spangler Coal Co. es Me- : Violet Ra- | Watkins Coal Company ber, Jestina ‘Adams, Katie Shank, Ag- | Barnes. Coal Compan nes Little, Helen Statia Stultz, Mine Inspector Alex Monteith, of Patton, Submits Report For 1919. Mr Alex. Monteith, of Patton, the mine inspector for 15th District, comprising Cambria, Clear- field and Indiana counties, has pleted his tonnage report for the ear 1919, which totals 4.460 296 The report follows: Companies, Penna. Coal and Coke ( Barnes & Tucker Co, Sterling Coal Ue ‘Carrolltown Coal Co, R. Peale for acet. Rich Hill Coal Co. Cherry Tree Coal Co, for acct. : 2011 279 Madera Hill Coal Mining Ceo. 1TH.342 150,376 Fai . Tonnage PHILAST 4581 884 24,733 aT. 241,768 235,214 R. Peale Eastern Bituminous Coal Min- ing Bonds, reorganization committee C13 ORY 1:13, 904 A145 ALLL S00 Howl 111,650 mpire Coal Mining Bituminous ru 93.696 | Con 2 592 oeivars . WL535 IM on Page Tour BETTY Land Mes Bituminous Coa - MeL ALGHLIN BY PNEUMONIA. the youngest child of Mr Willinm MeLaughlin avenge, died at rome Friday morning pnegmonia. The child fering froin a severe eral davs and on contracted pneumonia. She youngest of seven children : Services were held Saturday morn ing in the St. Marys’ Catholic churrh by Rev. Edwin Pierron, and interment wis made in the church cemetery. DEATH OF HRIC KO INF ANT Marie Adeline Hricko, the two months-old dagghter of Mr. and Mrs Andrew Hricko, of Patton, died at the patental home on Friday, following a short illness. Funeral was held on Satarday morning at 8:30, when a mass was said at St. Mary's Catholic church. [rterment was made in St Mary's cemetery. ATTEND PATTON FUNERAL. Among ‘he out-of-town people in attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Bridget Commons held here on Mon- day, were John M on and sons, of pd ob og wily, Fifth at 3 a'elock of had been suf cold for Hey LR . of % %¥ Mary Mangon and Mary, of Detroit, Mich. a} | j WOMAN EXPIRES ‘irginia Mannion Suc- cumbs At County Seat Last Week. Mrs. Joann Virginia Mannion, wife of Mannion, of Urawford street | Ebensburg. died at her home in tha: | i § x CLAIMED! 34 years | yenrs made { her on i the parental! i Merle Fleming and { land, Thursday afternoon | ] the | cation § ¥ Oleane, tice, Tuesday February 17th, of enrtt rouble. Mrs. Mannion whose | maiden name was Virginia Baker, of Susquehanna township, was married ago, und for a nmamber of ner some it Patton, where husband wis mm the hotel bas ness, Beswdes her husband John Mannion she In survived by six ¢hildren: Mrs Mr: Harry Ra both of Flrama; lrvin Mannion sf Greensburg: Horace Marron, lo gnknown, and Beatrice both at homes Interment was made Tree cemetery Monday. RECRUITING FOR THE SERVICE Two sergeants of the United States Army Recruiting department will be at the Post Office Building. Patton. all this week four the purpose of re ¢ruiting men for the various branch es of Uncle Sam's Army. cul recruits at this time, among them be. ing & one year enlistment period on in the (herr and “ied Some spe- | inducements are being given the brothers and sisters the Artillery and other branches. Call and see them. They have induce. | ments for all young men. The army can equip you with a trude while you are serving, and the peace time army! has many advantages. The officers are also prepared to give any ex-ser. vice man any information he desires! been called i John Hopkins, of Altoona; | regardi had war risk insurance, allot. | demobilized men. ! Portage: Mrs ments, victory hutton, and the othe daughters, Miss problems that confront many of the ets of dent of Patton, ‘morthera outskirts of the town, pass- last week, following an i dineases. The deceased was at (Hime of hix death aged 54 years, 7 morn®as and 18 days of Michael Donahue Recently. Mrs. Bridget Commons, an aged indy, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Donahue, in Patton, Friday morning of ast week, follow- monia, Mrs. Commons was born in Ireland and came to this country sev. eral years ago. Her husband died in Ireland. She ix survived by one tton, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Mangan, of Michigan. Funersl services were held at St Catholic church, Patton, af Following the mass inter Mary's ceme- HEALY Pierron. | Well-known Patton Resident Expires At Home On Out- skirts of Town. Jarses Healy, a well-known resi wha resides on the wd away at his home on Thursday of illness of about six yesrs of a complication of the Mr Healy is survived by his wife und cow son, James Healy, Jr, Also, one brother Joe Healy, of Pittaburgh, und xix sisters, Anna, of Pitsbusgh: Mrs. M. D. Kelly and Mrs. Wm. Sie- kin, hotoh of Know Shoe: Mra. James Rows, 7 Carthus: Mra. Kate Langts . of Clarence, and Mrs. Mike McCsfe, of Wilkes Barre. Fugrwral services were eonducted Saturduy at ¥ o'clock in the morning. when a high mass of requiem was sine aver the remains hy the Rev Father Fdwin Pierton. pastor of the St. Mure's Catholic clinrehn Fallow. gE Lhe mass, alermen w nade p 31. Mary's cemetery es ASSN ASTIN, BAA in PATTON HAD RE SATURDAY Catholic Community Building Damaged Badly By Mid- night Bluze. oni Sa ———— of the L5 Tne slant PCO butlding on Samad by abo 11:50 interior {lab floor Lathoiwe (om ragms, located on the of the ola Greninge:r Mair: street, was badly a five which broke out : gehwk daturday night The clube occupies the second aor of the budding, and it was in their rics where the hinge was first dis covered. Owing to the hour of the aig, bad jt not been for employess of the Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Ca working late in their office building adjvining, the flames might not have been discaverea until they had gnined such headway thai it wonld have heen impontibie to save the building. As wast, the blaze had gained consid- erable headway before it was noticed and the firemen were compelled to ruin things inside water The Patton “yraiture Company marsged by Ed Link, occupies the grows floor of the suildi ng and the water cagsed some damage to his fur niture stock However, the flames were soon under comirol and the loss will not be heavy. Both occupants of the building carry insurance. The origin of the fire is not known. ENTERTAINED IN HONOR DAUGHTER. OF —— an Wb —————— One of the most delightful of Pat. tans recent social events (0 the Jun wr get, took place last Wednesday afternoon, when Mrs. A. O. Somerville entertained a number of little tots, at her home on Beech avenge, in honor of her little daughter Betty. The oe casion was her fifth birthday anniver. sary, sind Miss Betty 1s quite proud of her party which every one attending remembers most pleasantly. MRS. MATTIE SMITH DIES HOME NEAR PATTON, AT Mrs. Mattie Smith, aged 62 years, at her homu near the Klondike School house north of Patton, on Wed. nesity morning at 2 o'clock. Mrs Smith, whose maiden name was Mat tie Saltsgiver is survived by several Funeral ser. vices were ocnducted by Rev. DD. L. Ott, of the Methodist church. at her home Friday afternoon, with inter ment in Fairview cemetery. Miss Esther Bishop returned from Patton Wednesday evening, where she on mantis af | of the ill- ness of her mether and the family, bn pus REvLOG from nanin.—COk
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