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The Evening Standard from Uniontown, Pennsylvania • Page 3

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THURSDAY, FEB. 15, 1934 S. A. F. COOPER PASSES AWAY IN DN10NMNHOME Widow of Late Congressman Succumbs to Illness At 6:30 p.

tn. Wednesday from Morning Mrs. Alice Caroline Cooper, aged 71, philanthropist and widow of the late Congressman Allen Foster Cooper, died at 6:30 last evening in her home at 88 Pennsylvania avenue, Since the death of her husband in 'April, Cooper had lived a retired-life at her home here, keeping in touch with outside interests solely through her charitable work, 'which 6he personally supervised. She was one of the principal stockholders of tHe Fayette Publishing company. Mrs.

Cooper was born April 3, 1863, on a farm near Payette City, the daughter of Thomas and Cyhthanna Stephens Lackey. She received her earlier education in the Fayette City school and- later attended California State Teachers college. Her marriage to Allen Foster Cooper took place March 26, 1890, and since that time she had been a resident of this city. Mr. Cooper, who was 56 years of age at his death in 1917, served three terms in Washington, from 1900 to 1908, as the congressman from Fayette, Greene and Somerset counties" before the redistricting of this particular section.

Mr. Cooper was associated with the law firm of Cooper Van Swearingen disbanded with the former's death. His partner was the late Judge J. Q. Van Swearingen, who took the bench in January, 1908 and was reelected in 1917.

Judge VanSwearingen died in 1924. Mrs. Cooper was the sister of the late J. W. Lackey, prominent merchant, 1 and the late Attorney Thomas S.

Lackey, of Unidntovm. Among the survivors of Mrs. Cooper are the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. J. K.

Spurgeon, 184 Morgantbwn street, Uniontown; Cessna. North Gallatin avenue, Uniontown; R. W. Lackey, National Menallen township; R. L.

Brgwn, Fairchance; "William Fairmont, W. Mrs. Robert Williams Mrs. George W. Miller, of Fayette City; Thomas McCune, -Brownsville; Mrs.

Carl Faraquhar, Connellsyille; Mrs. William P. A Mrs. Sadie Canton, Lackey, Ual- leck G. Hough, Russell B.

Hough, all Riverside, CaL, and T. Denton Lackey, North. Hollywood, California. Funeral arrangements are' pending from, relatives In California. SERVICES FOR MRS.

CALppTJN Funeral''services- Theresa 'Anderson -Who died early Wednesday at -her home near Brier Hill; wfll be held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Hanes officiating. Burial Redstone cemetery. HUTCHINSON Funeral, services for D. Huf- chinson," former and known "business man; were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Great" Befriei Baptist church with Rev.

6. Hudson officiating. Interment in Sylvan "Heights cemetery. Pallbearers Q. Adams, Charles Frock," Allen Parke, Thomas M.

Hanel and C. J. Vet-. A- D. BOITD FUNERAL Funeral services for Darling- fon'Boyd," who died at last Monday, -will lie held the home of his sister, Mrs.

Mary B. Bowman, 93 Ben Lomond street, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock; in! charge of Blake Hindman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, interment will be private in Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers will be William' B. Beeson, E. C.

McColIough, Guy B. Gil- Inquiring Reporter Each day flvc persons lected for their opinions on a question of the day. QUESTION Do yon think 'Lindbergh's entry Into the a'rmail difficulties will affect his pcpularity? L. G. Rafferty, Wharton township.

"I don't believe it should but I do believe that in order to vindicate himself Lindbergh should make a statement. I think he was sincere in his objections and that through actions he was made the tool of the interests which he represents. I think he was'justfied hi asking the president to permit his side a hearing." Murray Yes, I think it will. He was foolish to get mixed up in it and from his message to the president "I would it was intended for propaganda." Herbert Pike, 20 Braddock street. "No.

Lindy only asked for a hearing for the side with which he has been identified and which will be so greatly affected by' loss of the air-' mail contracts. It is the right of any man and any industry accord-, ing to the constitution of the United States." M. L. Jordan, North Union township. "Yes, I believe it will Lindbergh was probably sincere in his protest but it has been given unfavorable publicity, if it was given to the press without his knowledge I think he should make a statement and clear himself." Mrs.

Jane Snider, Hopwood. "No. was only trying to make his side clear in a protest which. seems justified. Perhaps the postal authorities know-more than they ijave told but it does seem unfair to make the innocent suffer along with the guilty when the maintenance of an industry such as com-- merciaL aviation is Fitting Observance Marks Special Program Here from Morning National Negro History Week, was fittingly observed by a program and informal tea sponsored by the literary department of the Lucy Humes Welfare league.

Dr. C. A. Lannon of Brownsville, guest speaker, was introduced by Mrs. A.

L. Boddy, president of the organization. His address dealt with "General Facts of the Negro Race." Eulogies on Booker T. Washington Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, Toussaint and Phyllis Wheatley were given by Miss Inez Boddy, Miss Beatrice Crable, Miss Ruth Beasley, Robert Hall and Davis in addition to a short talk on "Did You Know?" by Mrs. was furnished by the Oriental orchestra under the direction of G.

W. McClure. informal tea was served at the home of Dr. C. A.

Lannon with Miss Dorothy McNeeley, a teacher of CWA school, as hostess. Approximately 350 guests were in attendance. more, -James w. Boyd, W. W.

Henderson, Dran D. Sturgis and -P. M. Semans, Jr. MRS.

MARY SZMUC Mrs; Mary Szmuc, 28; years of age, died Tuesday at in: Leck- She- is survived father Valentine mother, Mrs. Sophie -Ma, and two brokers, Matthew and William. Stanley, aU of Massachusetts. Brisf funeral services held at the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with additional rites in Mary's church at. Leckrone in charge of the pastor, Rev.

Fr. Kondria. Burial in the church cemetery. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHES is the subject of the Lesson- Sermon ini all. Churches of Christ, February" IB.

Golden Text: "Rejoice; the soul of thy servant: for "imto ttiee, p'Lord, do I lift up my sbuPJ (Psalms Another citation from the Bible reads: "Iricline'your ear, and'come unto me: hear, and your soiil shall live; and I. will make everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies" of David" 55:3) Citations. from "Science and Health with Key to; the Scriptures," by Mary Eddy, "include" the following: ''Sbul Is the substance, Life, and intelligence of man, is individualized, but not in matter. Soul can "never reflect anything" inferior to Spirit" 477). MONUMENTS Stock on Hand.

Calf and See the" Stone You Buy. Since 1865" MARSHALL'S S3 Horgantoira St, Phong or Write for Photographs. man's at work all day--meeting exchanging newt i- UI a woman's at borne--often alone. Sbr a telephone to keep in touch vtitb friends, to bring her news, to break the monotony. It runs her errands her inafcei housework easier and life worthwhile, You con have a telephone in YOUR home for less dime a day I THE I A OF.PE.NNSYIVANI A Mrs.

John M. Core Leaves For The Wfest Coast Soon Mrs. John Core, of the.Fayette Title and Trust apartments, is completing plans for leaving this weekend, for the West coast to visit a son-in-law and daughter, Lieutenant and Mrs. James E. Fuller.

The Fullers recently returned, to'San-Pedro, to make their hoine after a short period of residence in Bremerton, Washington. Mr. Fuller is onsea'duty with the United States, navy and until his period of service expires he and Mrs. Fuller on the West coast. Before-her marriage Mrs.

Fuller was Miss Isobel Core. Harold Hopwood To Return Here'Soon; Visited Father Harold Hopwood will leave Fort Laitderdale, this week to return to his home in this city. Mr. Hopwood has been spending a few weeks with his father, M. M.

Hopwood, who is well on the road to recovery from an illness -was stricken shortly established "tiis in'the So'utft for the winter months. The elder Mr. Hopwood will remain in the South until late imiONTOWN, NEWS STANDARD NEGRO HISTORY" VIEWED PAGE -THREE Personal By LOUISE SHELBY Mrs. Lucinda Leckey, back from Washington, where she spent four month visiting a son and' daughter-in- law, Mr. and Mrs.

Quay Leckey, is now at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mrs. Swan Swan, South Uniontown. is a daughter.

Mrs. O. W. Rider, of Buffalo, N. arrived Monday to spend two weeks visiting her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Sapper, of near Balsinger. Before her. marriage, Mrs. Rider was Miss Helen Sapper.

The Misses Mary Louise McGee, Mary Virginia Williams and Helen Johnson were at Washington, the latter part of the week to attend a fraternity dance at Washington and Jefferson college. C. A. Kappert, Pittsburgh, was a business caller here yesterday. He Is a special agent for the Phoenix of Hartford Insurance company.

Charles Dean, of Pittsburgh, was in Uniontown last week-end to visit with friends. Mrs. Harriet Woodward is confined to her home in Kerr stret suffering from a I sprained ankle sustained when she fell down the back steps at her home. The injury will prevent her from reporting Mr. and Mrs.

Richard Benson, of Bruceton "Mills, W. are compiling plans for traveling soon to Baltimore where Mr. Benson will envr the Johns Hopkins hospital for observation and treatment The Bensons are well known in this city and a host of Mr. Benson's friends are hoping for his speedy recovery. Mrs.

W. E. Noble is confined to her home in Oakland avenue suffering from an attack of tonsilitis. Mrs. Thomas H.

Hudson, of Lincoln street, plans to travel to Washington, D. in the near future to spend a short time with her daughter, Miss Mary Hope, who is a student at Miss Madeira's school. Return to-Stahlstown Rev. and Mrs. E.

S. Fooks have returned to Stahlstown after making a short visit "with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. B.

Victor of Rist street. Mrs. Fooks, who has been in ill health since last spring, shows some improvement. been, suf- fering'from a nervous disorder -which gave rise to complications. The Fooks formerly lived in this city.

D. A. Enix, a business caller yesterday. Mr 'and Mrs. R.

S. back from Waynesboro where they spent-the week-end visiting relatives. Mr. Payne is with-the department of highways, maintenance, division. The offices were closed for Lincoln's birthday.

T. Ray Fulton'is expected to return today from, a business trip to Recovered-from an illness fpt.which he was under treatment, ten days. Sam Hasson was down town Wednesday afternoon. for duty at the C. Penney store for several days.

Mrs. Woodward is associated with the Penney salesforce. In the Uniontown hospital at 11:53 o'clock Wednesday morning, February 14, 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walters of had a valentine delivered to them in the form of a son.

Both Mns. Walters and her infant son are resting comfortably. Amy Carolyn Roden, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Roden of Pittsburgh, and a granddaughter of Mr.

and Mrs. G. W. Roden, of Berkeley street, this city, had her fourth birthday on February 8. The little miss observed the occasion with a party which was shared by several of her little friends.

Goes to Pittsburgh Miss Nan Riley, of Kerr street, will Week-End Specials Friday Saturday We Invite a Comparison of Price, Service and Quality lie CHUCK ROAST, a 7. Cut from Prime Steer Beef FRANKFURTERS, a Fresh and Tasty GILnETTE-PEOBAK RAZOR BLADES, a pkg. of 22c SPECIAL BROOMS, 28c JACK FROST- BROWN SUGAR, Ib. 6c BRER RABBIT.MOLASSES, Green Label, No. 21c BLUE RIBBON MALT, Light or Dark, a can.

SAUER KRAUT, No. 2 can--2 for 19c CORN MEAL, White or Yellow 10 Ib. bag 24e CAKE FLOUR, a 28e Swansdown or Soft-a-Silk ROLLED OATS, USCO, large 55 oz. pkg 12c USCO SALAD DRESSING, pint USCO PORK and BEANS, 16 oz. can 5c SEAL BRAND TEA, J4 Ib.

pk'g USCO COMPLEXION SOAP, 12 bars 45e USCO HEALTH .12 bars 45c YELLOW ONIONS 10 Ibs. 35c CELERY, a bunch 8c HEAD LETTUCE, a 7c With the Convenience of Delivery to Your Home UNION SUPPLY CO. spend the week-end in Pittsburgh visiting friends at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, where she formerly was a student, and attending several-University of Pittsburgh social affairs. Miss Riley will attend a dinner dance at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house Saturday evening and on Friday evening she will attend a fraternity party. John Grady, who makes his home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Jonas of Braddock avenue, been the care of a doctor for the last few days. He is improved. Miss Dorothea Coffman, of Murray avenue, will go to New Castle this weekend for a visit with relatives and Sandy McDonald, young son of Mr. 'and Mrs.

D. w. McDonald of Belmont Circle, has a severe dose of whooping cough. 'He has been very ill but was reported today as showing" decided improvement. CAPIAS ACTION FILED AS'CASE IS PENDING from Morning Judge Thomas H.

Hudson, late yesterday, set $5,000 as the amount of bond under which Tony and F. H. Thomas, of Illinois, may leave the state for their home in Illinois pending possible trial of a damage suit contemplated by-Sylvester Sharp and his wife. Mrs. Helen Sharp as the result of an automobile accident on the National pike, near Gorley's Lake, on February 11.

The court order came following a capias action by the plaintiffs. Dunbar Woman Continues Improvement From Illness Mrs. James Hawker, prominent Dunbar resident, continues to improve after illness of several months. Hawker fs 83 years old and consequences of a fall more than a year ago have led to a -weakened condition which caused members of her family alarm in the last few weeks. She is the mother of Mrs.

William Reynolds, ot Lenox street, this city. XI. S. TREASURY Cash Balance 1 Tletu mess I WAS Always 'doad cranky, nervous end head- achy. nihta undo tech day a torment.

But now look. At me!" Full of and vitality! Cheerful again! He enjoys restful nights aad days because he freed his system of poisonous intestinal wastes that were undermining his health, PARTOLA did it! PARTOLA. are delicious little mint candies that gently stimulate and "tone up" entire digestive tract to normal elimination. Safe, pleasant, non-habiffonning. Get a box today I 30c.

druggists. Write for liberal trial OCC Package. Partola Pro- Tnhr ducts 1G2-U. N. Franklin Chicago, m.

IS BUT ONE SERVICES With each prescription the pharmacist accepts Responsibility, for in his hands lies the success of-medical treatment. We have eagerly accepted this responsibility for over 50 years. CLARK'S PHARMACY 7 Pittsburgh St. Telephone 915 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE CO. Another sensational.

clearance beds and bedding--ail brand ne'w nationally known standard makes. The finest quality bedding priced low for quick "sale--get your bedding needs now--at the Household, THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sensational New BED OUTFIT Consisting of BED SPRING OR MATTRESS HERE IT IS i The bed outfit for which have waited gach article of the best quality obtainable at this low price Complete outfit consisting of bed, coil spring and a 50-Ib mattress for $17.70 complete -or each piece An Outstanding 55-Ib. Cotton Felt Each BED--Single or Double Brand Heayy. rails Guaranteed quality Silent casters. SPRING--Heavy Coil Brand new--Enameled in col- ors--Rustless.

give you years of comfortable service, MATTRESS--50 Ib. Brand new--Fare white cotton Roll edgre, tnfted the new scientific way to guarantee yen better comfort and service. Durable tick covering in a selection beaatiful colors, a heavy box edge to Insure comfort. Most homes are in need of a new mattress--Just look your beds over Check your needs, then check this mattress bargain. FANCY PANEL METAL BEDS A most attractive bed with a solid decorated center panel.

6-95 i A 31 AA sT. At Junction of Penn Street "Opposite Gasoline Stations (Not connected with any other store in Uniontown) 3-Pc. BED OUTFITS 13-75 A complete Includes a fall sizo bed, link spring and a new 45 Ib. cotton mattress..

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