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CDFORD GAZETTE BEDFORD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1916 ESTABLISHED IN 1805 lents 'RLD eigh- a re- an Al- Fspent Sun- fends. icted" busi- Iberland was ils week, bft Friday for Philadelphia, on was a busi- frd on Tuesday, of Somerset, Ir in Bedford on assessor of Mon- fnsacted business oners Monday, 'ter of frisitor Bedford fid our office a call. 'Tate left yesterday friends at Baton, left: the first of sit with her brothe'r, family of Cumberland, sna is spending this daughter, Mrs. Charles idman. 'Glunt and children left, fr Akron, Ohio, where 11 employed.

aeth Lane of Munhall, is Franklin Ar- r-D. Shuck returned home rening, after three week's lo relatives in Canton, O. tarie 'Wertz J( a student at Allege, Frederick, is her mother, Mrs. Annie 1 "the Grand Central Hotel. Frank Brightbill returned lek after 'an extended visit er Mrs.

Bittner in Young hburg. $100. Mrs. Deeds Recorded. F.

A. Rollins et to Sarah E. tracts in Jnuiata Township; John Reip et al to J. A. Finnegan et al, 1 tract -in King Township; $1000.

J. A. Finnegan et ux' et al to D. Longenecker, 1 tract in King Township; $1300. Amos'Edward by executors to David H.

Milleo, 1 tract in Union Township; $2575. Samuel R. Coy et ux by assignee to Simon H. Sell, 1 lot in Woodbury Borough; $1770. Christian Harr et ux to Henry Sauters, 1 tract' in Union Township; $1.00.

Richard Blackburn et ux to Simon Blackburn, 1 tract in East St. Glair Township; $2000. William Hoenstine et ux to Maburry Hainsey, lot in Kimmell Township; $1500. Bascom M. Morrison et ux to O.

O. Hufford, tract in Harrison Township; $1400. Nancy Longenecker to Minnie Longenecker, lot in Woodbury Borough; $1.00. 0 David Stayer et al to Jacob E. Stayer, tract in West Providence Township; $820.

John W. Rouse by. Treasurer to Jo. W. Tate, 10 acres in Bedford Township.

Henry M. Wright et ux to John C. Wright et ux, 2 tracts in Broad Top Township; $900. Ingle Smith et ux to Jesse Smith, in, Mann Township; $124.00. Wm.

Smith to Jesse Smith, tract in Mann Township; $82.00. Ingle Smith' et ux to Albert Smith, tract in Mann Township; $2976. Ingle Smith et ux to Albert Smith, tract in Mann Township; $90.00. John A. by executor to Jos K.

Eichelberger, 1 lot in Hopewell Township j- $20t). Kate Fink et al to Henry P. Bowser, Ipt in-Hopewell Township; $500. Lucmjla.xSeese^et.al to W. J.

Homer, 1 tract in West St. Glair Township; $1750. John Aldstadt ux to Thomas P. Beckley, lot in Pleasantville; $100. Adam Ickes to Richard W.

Ickes, lot in Pleasantville. Scott U. Hammer et ux to R. M. Young, et al, lot in Pleasantville; HOMESTEADERNIAKES GOOD F.

Klotz, Formerly From New Enterprise, Now Prosperous Farmer in South Dakota, Started With Nothing and in Ten Years Worth 6 or 7 Thousand Dollars. D. F. Klotz of Kadoka, South Dakota, formerly from New Enterprise, Morrison's tells of his wonderful progress and thift in the West since he left one of the best farming regions in- this section -of the State. Mr.

Klotz left for the West in the Spring of 1902. He first hired on a farm for two years at $20 per month and invested -his wages in stock. At the end of two years he began operating his farm, hiring out all his spare time and taking his spare money to invest in young stock. During the last year he gives the following sales: Cattle $1,294.00 Cream from nine COWLS Hogs Eggs Labor 336.37 59.75 3.32 19.50 Total receipts Ten years ago when he first started out he had only a shock worth Today he has nice big farm buildings, house of modern type and an inventory of his belongings makes him worth in property alone besides some cash in as follows: Cattle, 46 head ffOO.OO 25.00 3,000.00 200.00 70.00 15.00 15:00 350.00 HOrses, 8 head Other Live Stock Real Estate, including all improvements Fifty tons rough feed on hand Jrain, 175 bushels Potatoes, 30 bushels Meat Wagons, harness, machinery, etc. Total Outstanding debts Total Invoice $6,345.00 225.00 $6,120.00 Sheldon Aaron of were recent guests at the of "Attorney and Mrs.

S. H. David Spang, of Saxton, is j- her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth East John Street, for a few Jacob Arnold and two sons, Fry and Herbert of Houtzdale, are tting their anut and uncle, Mr. and Franklin Arnold at Pleasant Farm.

v. Albert Aune, j. Shell Ride- With at least $7,000 in cash and R. M. Young et ux et al to Wm.

C. I in property above all living expenses Saylor, lot in Pleasantville; $1600'. Next Sunday Brotherhood Anniversary. On next Sunday the Brotherhood Bible Class of St. John's Reformed Sunday School will celebrate the first anniversary of its organization.

This will be a great day for the Brotherhood Class as all the services of the day will be in honor of the occasion. Dr. A. W. Lamar, of Georgia, one of the really great lecturers upon the i is a great record.

We hope that all other Bedford County boys who seek homes in the West are just as prosperous and that a Gazette may find its way into every home as a token of memory from the county which gave them birth. "As oft as the sun sinks into My heart goes back to the home nest. And tho I may wander B. P. Benjamin F.

Logue, whose native place- was- at Mann's Choice, died in the hospital in Braddock, on Jan. 1916; death- resulting from delema of the lungs, caused by complications of diabetes. For several years he was a member of Grace Reformed church in Mann's Choice, and while living there hd been a member of the choir; -was at one time Superintendent of the Sunday School and also a member of the consistory. He was taken ill in the morning about one hour af-ter going to his was taken to the hospital and was un- consious until the end came, but like Daniel of old--has been lifted up where he will sit in the gate of the King. He is survived by his mother, Mrs.

Mary Logue of Mann's Choice, six sisters, Mrs. J. W. Heck of Cumberland, Mrs. W.

H. Sharp of Johnstown, Grace and Annie Logu.e of Pittsburg, Mrs. C. F. Smith and Minnie M.

Logue of Mann's Choice, and two brothers: C. of Buffalo, N. and Robert N. Logue of Mann's Choice. Deceased was a member of I.

O. O. F. Lodge, No. 777, at Turtle Creek, also the Encampment No.

148 and Daughters of Rebekah, and the P. O. S. of A. Camp No.

80, Mann's Choice, which Lodge took charge of the funeral. Interment in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Mann's Choice, on Sunday, Jan. 23. Services conducted in the Reformed Church, by the Rev.

A. J. Miller, assisted by the Rev. E. A.

Snook, of Presbyterian church. Court Notes- (Continued From last Week.) Estate of Irvin D. Detwiler, order of sale continued. Commonwealth vs Hugh Lane, charged with statutory burglary, larceny and receiving stolen goods, the defendant was convicted of burglary and sentenced by the Court to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $50.00, and undergo imprisonment in the Western Pententiary, not more than 6 years nor less than 4 years. Commonwealth vs Harry Blair Lindsey; defendant discharged.

Estate of Mary J. Cobbler, Clerk of Orphans' Court appointed guardian ad litem. Estate ofLucius Foor, widow's inventory filed. Commonwealth vs Mike Ruben, defendant discharged, but sentenced to pay one-half the costs. Steve Kanei, the prosecutor, to pay the other half.

In re lunacy of Edward Bisel, Howard Starr, appointed guardian. Estate of Reuben M. Busard, return of sale filed. G. H.

Bowser, appointed Burgess of Pleasantville Borough. Commonwealth vs John Worthing, charge, wife desertion and non support, the matter was amicably settled Court Proceedings--Second Week. Commonwealth vs James B. Johnson, charge homicide, motion for new trial withdrawn and defendant sentenced by the Court to pay the costs of prosecution, a fine of $50.00 and undergo imprisonment in the Western Town Talk and Neighborhood Notes Tersely Told" MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST Gleaned From Various Sources-Little Points Picked Tip By Vigilant Reporters. "Bill" of Chaneysville couid send us some news again.

"No man since Henry presents the South as does Dr. Dr. Lamar's description of a Coon Hunt in the good old days is thrilling in the extreme. Mr. and Mrs.

John R. Dull entertained a few friends at a Five Hundred party last Friday evening, Bevin Meloy, for marsy years a resident of this place, died at his home in Fossilville, Tuesday night, Jan-, uary 25. H. T. Foster has moved Ins grocory to the store room formerly occupied by A.

A. Scaletta next door to tluS Bedford House. James Mallileau Thomas. James Mallilean Thomas, died at Goldsboro, Caroline Jan. 16, aged 41 years, 10 months and 12 days.

He was born and spent most of his life in Broad Top Township. He was the son of Levi Thomas and was named after a Methodist preacher who traveled the Broad Top circuit more than forty years ago and has since been prominent among Methodists. He married Miss Luella Gilchrist of Bedford, who with six children survive him, the youngest child being less than two years old. He always took an active part in the affairs of the community which he lived. He served a term as supervisor.

He-was a leading member of the Knights of Malta. He was a member of the church council of the Church of God at Coaldale and when the church of God at Round Knob, was built he was one of the most active workers. He was elected one of the members of the council and was also superintendent of the Sunday School. On account of failing health he went to Goldsboro a little over a year ago. Though his health had been failirg for a number of Pententiary for a term of not more than 9 nor less than 7 years.

Commonwealth vs George Jones, charge homicide, defendant pleads guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced by the Court to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $50.00 and undergo imprisonment in the Western Pentenitiary for a period of not more than 6 years nor less than 4 years. Assigned Estate of Thomas Neal, Oath of assignee, schedules, and copy of deed. In re Road in Woodbury Township, report of viewers filed. Estate of Isaiah W. Claar, deceased, petition of executor for order to mortgage real estate of decedent for payment of debts.

Estate of Wm. T. Brown, deceased, Emory D. Claar appointed auditor. Estate of Joseph F.

Kinzey, de- land or by sea, I know there's a years, his death was unexpected and of Friend's G'ovo, a member of tue W. 5-. Biddle, has been chosen executive board of State Board of Agriculture. Children under six years free, from six to twelve only 15c, for Br Lamar's lecture on Monday Tickets at Dull's. All the Old Veterans want to hear Dr.

Lamar's lecture Assembly Hall Monday night upon tie subject: "Dixie before and during the Three important holidays for February: February 12, Lincoln's Birthday. February 14, St. Valentine Day. February 22, Washington's Birthday. We wish "Brown Eyes" oi Cumberland Valley would give as some news and sign her name to her letters.

We want to know something of the Valley. Correspondents and all jr-wwiis sending items will handily ktim names to their communicatsoiDH. Tho names won't be printed but we nut ceased, D. C. Reiley appointed audi- i tor- Petition of Ruth Liing for appointment of guardian.

Edward appointed. Estate of J. Thorton Smith, petition for leave to file petition by way of review. Citation awarded. Estate of David Fulford, deceased, to knoxv the author.

Emory D. Claar, appointed auditor. Get your sale bills here p.ncl get a free ad in the pajwsr. Are you going to have a. sale? us print jour bills.

They bo neat and attractive and yoa will a free ad in the paper. The W. W. met last Thursday evening, at the home of the Secre- light in the window-for ur and Fred S. Sammel, were American platform today, who will those to witness the his lecture upon the subject: of Kreisler, at the Mishler Theat- i "Dixie before and during the i Altoona, Tuesday evening.

Miss Katharine Lingenfelter 8th avenue, Altoona, spent Saturday until Tuesday evening Sting friends and relatives in Bed- F'd in Assembly Hall on next Monday I night, has been secured to preach the Anniversary sermon, at 7.30 p. m. Moreover, Dr. Lamar will preach a Grange Meeting. January 25, 1916, Burning Bush Grange, 1544, P.

of met in-regular session with a good attendance, and quite a lively meeting with im- portant business transacted. came as a great surprise to his many friends in Broad Top. His body was sale filed and confirmed, shipped to Coaldale on Tuesday, Jan. 18, and funeral services were to have! Estate of Silas Manspeaker, de- been in the church of God at that' ceased etition or der of sale for place, conducted by Rev. F.

W. Me- Payment of debts. tary, Laura Heiple. Members present were: Misses Ruth Booty, Nellie Estate of Millard F. Hardman, re- Bain, Marguerite Snyder, Helen Line, turn of sale filed and confirmed ni si.

Adrain Will. Mary Bain, Faurheu Estate of James lines, return of Harrison, Florence Ale Viewer, and Guire, a former pastor-. Johnson Evans. and Everett. FMrs.

W. S. Reed short sermon, at the hour for worship The annual pass word was im art Johnson Evans died at his home eleven o'clock, Sunday morning. No Brother A Hemming and at opewell, on Wednesday after- entertained at Inner Tuesday evening, the follow- man ever came to Bedford with a i Sisters, Grace C. Hemming and Ethel greater reputation as a popula I Rose, were appointed a committee to speaker than that which is audlt the accounts for the ast ear the Civil War, having served in Capt.

noon, January 19, at 4 o'clock, aged 76 years. Deceased was a veteran of Estate of Edward Bisel, bond of I guardian filed and approved, and in- Iventory of personal property filed. In the future Court will meet third Friday of each month only. H. Figard.

I Helen Will. Let us print your Wo print the neatest and billa that you can procure suay pSitce in the county and will tic it in short order. Besides we give you -A freo ad of your s-ale in The Oitzttte, winch is worth many times the price of bills. A mortgage was entered Tues.lay in the Recorders' office of Bedford County, by A John Ogle, of Mrs. Jacob Arnold and sons, efl tQ Dr Lamar The vagt audience Report showed Grange in a prosper- Eichelberger's company of the 8th William H.

Figard, of Riddlesburg. Somerset County for the Ontial T'T'TT' ft T-ToVrlOT'i' I i i i ,1 i ,1 ,1 TM i larry and Herbert, of Houtzdale, 'and Mr. and Franklin Arnold, of this place. held spell-bound" is the manner i which scores of testimonials refer to his affort. The Brotherhood boys ous condition.

Iiter.iry Program. Pa. Reserves. He had been post- diec Wednesday morning, January Trust Company of New York against master at Hopewell for a number 3 9 in the Roaring Spring the Baltimore and Ohio H. H.

Provin of Pittsburgh, spent a not willing to ha ve the privilege l0 Sunday with his wife, formerly Miss of hearing him for themselves alone. Wlth You When The Current events by members of the years and is well in that sec-' where he was admitted on Monday. Company in the sum ot 0 UO Grace Dewar, who has been visiting The want their friends to share this her sister, Mrs. Ira J. Powell, of blessing with them.

The committee South Juliana Street for the past few in charge of the decoration of the church are sparing themselves no i pains to make this a feature of the day. Special effort is being put Frederick J. Kauffman and Ruth i forth to make ample provisions for weeks. Marriage Licenses I'll Be, Roses tion of the county. He is survived I He was tlie on of William and Cath- It a 1 pages i-d by two sons and three daughters, i Figard and was horn ter in book lorm.

Bloom Again. National Preparedness namely: Harry of Portage, Cam-j a Saxton, February 22, 1859, a The Bedford was discussed by Master Chas. A. i bria county; James and Miss Rena 1 was employed as a machinist. The KleetrU- Motors last week to rus Master, McSparran on Preparedness I at rs Knight and Mrs' body was taken to Rifldlesburg for Hemming and R.

E. Rose. Chas. A. i Wertz also read papers by State' Master, Mr.

Sparron on ness. Duet, Soldiers of Sunshine Margaret Mock, both of Imler. the accomodation of all of the friends Ethel and Katherine Rose Wm. Browell, ofvHopewell. Becgle--Johnson.

On Tuesday, January 25, 191C, Mr. interment. Charles F. Beegle and Miss Edna Dr. Joseph Kalbfus Coming.

The Bedford County Sportsmen's Harry Mock and Nora R. McDon- of the class, hence a most cordial in- old, both of Alum Bank. I vitation is extended to the public to Silas M. Hinton and Ethel R. attend all of tiie services on next Ebersole, both of New Enterprise.

Sunday. Dennis Browning of Elbinsville" and Rpsie Johnson of Allegany Knights of Columbus Entertain. Md. Harry C. N.

Sleighter and Jessie L. by the Knights of Columbus in their Association will hold a special meet- job engine and i j.iv«- a slow or fait speed we v. lO. sVith i tho gasoline eiifjine we btit one speed only. leave- LI- James A.

Hemming, Sec. Johnson, both of Everett, were! ing at Courfc House Bedford i I. gasoline engine -Mth Mrs. Adam Frederick. Last Saturday afternoon about 3 o'clock, Mrs.

Ann Frederick, wife of Adam Frederick, of Woodbury, pass- united in Holy Matrimony, at the Lutheran parsonage, Bedford, by Rev. A. B. Miller, pastor of the hag securecl Friend's Cove charge. May the richest blessings of the 1 on Thursday evening, February 3, 191G, at o'clock.

The association Dr. Joseph Kalbfus, the State game Com- and shafting for "-ale. anytliinfj of tlie IJnd, in. want to "As Secretary of A progressive 500 party was given ed from this life to a brighter world i Master ever accompany the young Miller both of Clearville. David M.

Bloom of Cessna and i rooms in the Ridenour building on Wednesday evening. There were ten tables in play. The ladies' first and second prizes were won by Miss Helena Donahoe, and Mrs. George Biser, and the men's by John A. Donahoe, and Clarence Fletcher, respectively.

Beegle of Hollidays- After presentation of the prizes, Mary Elizabeth Kagarise of New Enterprise. Ralph J. Spencer of Wolfsburg and Emma L. Swindell of Snake Spring Township. Charles F.

burg and Edna Johnson of Everett. delicious refreshments were served. John Fnlton. John Fulton, one of the best known of Johnstown, died Thursday bning, Januay 20, at his home in t. city.

Mr. Fulton had a national itation as a geologist. He was jrears old. Mr. Fulton visited Bed- frequently and had a wide circle gnda in this county.

SPAPFRf Hiram Hamilton. Hiram Hamilton, a resident of Saxton, died at 11.35 o'clock Sunday Eight, January, 23, of pneumonia, at the Altoono hospital, where he was admitted on January 11. He was aged 39 years and was married. His wife survives with several other relatives. from diseases incident to advanced age.

She was born in Lancaster, November 21, 1839, and was the daughter of Joseph Kauffman. January 24, 1861, she was united in marriage with Adam Frederick, and to this union were born eight children, six daughters and two sons, three of these having preceded her to the grave. Her husband and the following children survive to mourn the loss of a kind and mother: Mrs. George Ebersole, Mrs. Levi Snyder, Mrs.

Irvin Replogle, John K. Frederick, all of near Woodbury, and Miss Lizzie, at home. She is also survived by one sister, Miss Lizzie Kauffman, of Martinsburg, and one brother, David Providence to of East mission, and other speakers for evening. Every member of the as- Mi-s. Lura Crabbe.

Mrs. Lura V. Crabbe, wjfe of C. G. couple on their pilgrimage through I soeiation urged tQ be present and Crabbe, a jeweler of life, is the sincere wish of their many i to i i friends This will be early Monday morning, at her horn.

friends. Social TSvent. Miss Hilda Hughes delightfully en tertained a few of her friends to a turkey dinner, Monday evening, it being her fourteenth birthday, after which she took Those them all to the were: Miss- a public meeting, to which the public i i Hyndman, after an illness of in general is invited. The Association days of pneumonia. Mrs.

Crabbe made mucli progress in the way! 49 ears olcl she is survived by her i of securing fish and game for Bed- husband, one child, Ida Hili h- ford County, i has interested nat- cock; her mother, Mrs. EHa Cole, of ional officials and state officials; Cumberland: one brothfr, Wilhr.M along this lirie. A large supply Cole of Cumberland, and two -is will be delivered in the County ters Mrs Mamie of CumlcvJ es Ruth Reed, Alma Piper, Alice during the ring DB Kalbfus Blackburn, Ruth Steiner, Louise I contro1 of the ame su PP and a Pa. Strock and Dorothy Allen. I more interest the members of the as-! s6ciation show by coming to this meeting the more game we will get.

Friend's Cove Lutheran Charge meeting the more game we will get. John Zimmers of A. B. Miller, Pastor. If ou are interested in stocking our and Miss Edith May Elliott, St.

Mark's, Sunday Shool at 9.30 forests with gams come to this meet- Cerijtreville, were married a. m. St. James, Sunday School at' ing and show the State that Bedford 9., Preaching at 10. Catechetical i County is interested.

stcuctions at a. m. H. C. James, Secretary.

evening, at o'clock by Rev. J. L. Wajrd. at his parsonage.

They win rein Cumberland..

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