Bedford Gazette from Bedford, Pennsylvania • Page 5

FRIDAY. MARCH 20, 1931 BEDFORD GAZETTE FIVE (Continued) (by Lawrence M. Colfelt) Hard times are largely the direct result of imperfect human nature and evil, human passions. Let us thank God that each one has the corrective largely in his own hands as it affects himself. For the vices for which we are responsible there is only one possible remedy which nature affords us which is their extirpation by an act of total, voluntary abstinence.

Government, nor any change in Social conditions, can help a Prodigal or a Drunkard. The cure of his im- pecuniosity rests within himself and he will tie rewarded with good times and chastened by bad times, by the just and inexorable laws of nature. It is only therefore by the severe and necessary discipline of reason and self-control applied to each 'one by himself that human society can prosper. This is the only final, just and human way of solving this vexed problem the way of nature. As for intoxicants if they helped men to work there might be some justification of -their cost.

But they impair men's productive power. They change the tissues and fuddle the brain of the drinker until he is a destroyer of himself and others. Prom a competent man he becomes an unreliable and incompetent man. But apart from all its demoralizing influences individifally, apart from all differences of opinion as to the wisdom or feasibility of the National Prohibition Law, looked at in its fiscal relation strictly, the expenditure for liquor, previous to the attempt to enforce the Volstead Act, averaged $15 per capita a year for everybody, nor can it be questioned that the National Liquor Bill, what with Bootlegging going "on almost unrestricted in every community, to which must be tremendous cost of but partially successful enforcement and the liquor crimes, cost of trials for accidents directly traceable thereto and enlarged prison accommodations for convicts-that there has been no sensible diminution in the bill of costs for intoxicants. The Drink Bill cuts deeply into the savings of the nation.

If the money now expended in Spirits could be given another and more wholesome direction the times would be bettered almost by enchantment. If you could today suggest any way for the pe9ple to save Fifteen- Hundred Millions a year and leave them in possession of their vices you would be hailed as a Prince of Benefactors. But if you show the way by the simple sacrifice of one destroying vice they will spit upon you, and all the foolish people whose God is their gullet will join in the contumely. Jesus Christ taught men the road to prosperity by self-denial and He was crucified. "Oh fools and slow of heart to believe" He cried.

Can the Socialist, the Communist, the Knight of Labor, the Economist, the Statesman or anybody suggest or invent any method of changing the direction of the industry of the whole community which on the whole would be so quickly effective in improving the condition of all as one which would save the Drink Bill? Just save that and put it into Shelter and there is not a family that could not own and live in a comfortable home. Turn it into clothes, and it would mean Silks and Satins and Seal-skins for every woman in the land. Turn it into money and in a generation it would lift every mortgage and give every man a balance in the Bank against old age and the rainy day. But can the social body be brought to that height of economic wisdom that it will eschew intoxicants. Personally I must confess that I have no faith in coercion by sumptuary laws but only in a Temperance that is founded on the Bed-Rock of Moral Suasion a Temperance that is ingrained, bred in the bone by Home training.

Great progress toward voluntary Temperance was made in this country up to the attempt made in the form of the Volstead Act. In my boyhood the social glass was the invariable accompaniment of hospitality and all social functions. Whiskey was expected to be provided for all the workers in the harvest field. Liquor flowed freely everywhere. But gradually moral instruction in the Home and Church led to a change in habits.

Taverns were more and more hedg- ed in by restrictions, manufacture and trade in liquors fellnnto disrepute and the onus shifted so that it weighed more heavily against the intemperate. My father would not accommodate himself to the convivial customs of his time. He would not permit the Decanter on his table or furnish liquor to his harvest hands. He taught his children by precept and example to "Touch not, taste not, handle He refused liquor when ordered by his Doctor to take it upon his dying bed. When I went to College in my seventeenth year my mother exacted at parting the promise to her that I would "never drink or gamble" and I am thankful to say that I can meet her at the Judgement with the promise kept.

And if so be I have or will experience Hard Times it will not be because I have ever spent one penny on intoxicating liquor in my life. Pardon the egotism, which I have been tempted to indulge for the reason that because of my opposition to the attempt- to bring about temperance by coercion I risk being maligned as an addict. And also to emphasize my fixed opinion that the surest and only permanent "method of solving this problem is by Home Training, inoculating all the children with instinctive antagonism to and abhorrence of all drink. This is the infallible remedy of Holy Writ, "Bring up a child in the way he should go and he will not depart from No man who hopes for Good Times can afford to drink! (TO BE CONTINUED) COURT NEWS (Continued from page 1) arrest. Jesse Harbaugh to pay the costs of prosecution before April 20, Sewell Harbaugh was sentenced the same.

Jail sentence was suspended. Commonwealth i Verwin Miller, Joseph Ickes and Eugene Deremer. Defendants to receive" indictment and plead guilty. The same day the defendants were sentenced to pay costs of prosecution and to pay to Wilmer Taylor $30, a fine of $25 each and be imprisoned in the County Jail four months. Court adjourned until 1:30 p.

m. Commonwealth with Scott Beam. Defendant plead guilty the same day and was sentenced to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $10 and to be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than three years and not more than six years for statutory rape and for fornication and bastardy, pay $3 a week Ruth Grimes for the support of hi and her child and pay $30 lying-i expenses. Recognizance taken i the sum of $500. Commohweaitti with Martin Drenning.

Defendant varies indict ment and plead guilty the sam day. The "defendant was sentencec to pay the costs of prosecution, fine of $10 and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary not les than one year and not more than two years for statutory rape anc for fornication and bastardy, and to pay costs in the sum of $3 unti the further order of the Court and pay $180, hospital bill. Recognizance taken in sum of $8500. No. 50 of September Session, 1930 Commonwealth vs.

Harry Bush Defendant varies indictment anc plead guilty the same day. Was sentenced to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $10 and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than four years. No. 7 of April Sessions, 1931. Commonwealth vs.

Harry Bush Defendant varies indictment anc plead guilty. Defendant sentenced to pay costs of prosecution, a fine of $10 and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than four years. No. 8 of April Sessions, 1931. Commonwealth vs.

Harry Bush. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty. Defendant sentenced to pay the cost of prosecution. No. 9 of April Sessions, 1931.

Commonwealth vs. Harry Bush. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, was sentenced to pay the cost of prosecution, a fine of $10, and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than four years. No. 10 of April Sessions, 1931.

Commonwealth vs. Harry Bush. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, was sentenced to pay the cost of prosecution, a fine of $100, and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than five years and not more than ten years. No. 11 of April Sessions, 1931.

Commonwealth vs. Harry Bush. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, was sentenced to pay the cost of prosecution, a fine of $10, and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than ten years. No. 12 of April Sessions, 1931.

Commonwealth vs. Harry Bush. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, was sentenced to pay the cost of prosecution, a fine of $10, and be imprisoned in the Western Penitentiary for not less than two years and not more than four years. No. 17 of April Sessions, 1931.

Com a vs. Joseph Weicht. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, sentenced the cost of prosecution, a fine of of $10, and be imprisoned in the Industrial School at Huntingdon. This sentence to be served concurrently with sentence in No. 14 of April Term, 1931.

Com a vs. Joseph Weicht. Defendant varies indictment and plead guilty, sentenced to pay the costs of prosecution, a fine of $10 and be imprisoned in the Industrial School at Huntingdon. Commonwealth vs. Frank Lightner.

Defendant sentenced to pay costs of prosecution, and to pay Ethel Lightner the sum of $12 for the support of their children each two weeks, beginning with April 1, 1931, and give bond in the sum of $400 with security to be approved by the Court. Court adjourned to meet April 20th, 1931. BEDFORD. ROUTE 2 In the Court of Quarter SeHglons of Bedford County, Pn. NOTICE I-OR APPLICATION TO AltANUON BVKIAli SWARTZ MOTOR CO.

Has purchased a BATTERY RECHARGER and a stock of new batteries. A High Pressure Alemite System has been installed. Your work solicited and promptly a carefully done. Phone 5-Z Bedford Fred Diehl purchased a Chevrolet sedan last week. Mi.

and Mrs. Dalton Wineland and Mrs. George W. Smith attended the funeral of their mother and sister-in-law, Mrs. Harvey Wineland, 1 at Ellerslie, Maryland, on last Wednesday.

Ralph Ickes and family moved to Pavia last week. Mrs. J. C. Roberts spent several days in Bedford last week, during the illness and death of Mrs.

Robert's mother, Mrs. James. Edward S. Prosser is again able to resume his work in the mill of his brother, John Prosser, in Bedford. John Wagoner worked in his place during his absence.

R. L. Roberts and Rev. Lecrone spent several days in Huntingdon. The Sunday School at Messiah has equipped a primary room in the church.

Preaching Services at 7 p. Sunday--Sunday School 9:30 a. m. All persons herebj notlued tliat The KvitN Clock Water Company, a Corporation chattered under the laws of the State of Pennsj Iv.mia. by its ofUceib, did 011 the llith d.iy of Mau-h, piesent their petition to the Court of Qnaiter Serious of the County of Bedford, Peuna asking for permission to abandon i certain burial ground louih-d at tliu Fellowship Methodist Fiotestant Church in Cumberland Vul- Jey Township, Bedford County, on lands lormerly of Thomas Growden, now ol The Clock Water Company, said land paiticularly described as follows, to wit: Bounded on the North by lands formerly of the Fellowship Methodist Protestant Church, now of The Evitts Creek Water Companj.

on the East. South and West by lands formerly of Thomas Growden, now of The Kvitts Creek Water Company, containing one acre, more or loss, and asking for an order, authorizing The Evitts Creek Water Company to remove the bodies, interred in said Cemetery. Upon the presentation of said petition the Court ordered a decree that said petition should be heard at a Court of Quarter Sessions to be held on Monday, April 20, 1931, at ten o'clock A. and diieeted that due notice be given as pixnided by law. SIMON H.

SELL, Mar. Apr 10 Solicitor, The Evitts Creek Water Co. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE Estate of Pnseilla Finnesan, late of Kimmel Township, Bedford County, Pa deceased. Letters ot udministiation on the above estate hating been ai anted to the undersigned, nil peisons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims to present the same without delav to JOSEPH M. DIVELY, Administrator J.

COLVIX WRIGHT, Clajsburg, Pa. Attorney. Mar. 20 Apr. 24 ADMINISTRATOR'S of Elizabeth M.

Seifert, late of Bedford Borough, Bedford County, deceased, Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to GEORGE. POINTS, Administrator Mar 20 -Apr. 24 Bedford, Pa. EXECUTORS' NOTICE Estate of H. Brown, late of South Woodbury Township, Bedford County, deceased.

Letters testamentary on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the said estate are requested 'to make prompt payment, and those- having claims to present the same without delay to EARL A. BROWN, Loysburg, Pa LLELLE BROWN MOLLISON, Scottdale, SIMON H. SELL, Executors. Attorney. Mar.

20 Apr. 24 HELIXVILLE Mrs. J. W. Hilleary has been confined to her home on account of illness.

Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Blansett and son, Roy, of Stoyestown called at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. H. Miller on Monday. They were accompanied home by Miss Ruth Miller who expects to be employed there.

Mrs. John Miller and son Gwynne spent Saturday in Bedford. Mrs. Clarence Harmon is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

John 'Glessener of Dividing Ridge at this writing. Messrs. Christopher Kinzey and son Earnest, Anson and Rean Miller motored to Bedford on Monday last. Mr. Dwight Miller spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr.

Merle Miller of Schellsburg. PERSONALS (Continued from page 1) Monday. Mrs. William Heit and Miss Mae Moorehead are visiting relatives and friends in Chicago at this time. Dr.

Americus Enfleld is very ill at his home on West Perm street. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bowser, children and Miss Dora Keller spent several days recently in Pittsburgh with Mr. Bowser's parents.

Mr. John Blackwelder has returned to his home after a visit in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. Miss Margaret Lennon spent Monday in Cumberland. Mrs.

Warren King and Mrs. N. A. Timmins were in Altoona on Wednesday. Miss Grace Naugle visited at State College last week.

Mrs. Edna Van Ormer and daughter, Miss Dorothy, returned home after a visit to New York City. Mr. Jesse Claar was in Roaring Spring yesterday where he was transacting business. Mr.

James S. Davidson was quite ill the latter part of last week but has improved since then. Mrs. Davidson is also much better. Mr.

Walter Stickler of Baltimore spent Monday and Tuesday of this week in Bedford. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Bingham were guests of the latter's brother at his home in Glassport, for several days this week. A very successful 500 party was held by the Knights of Columbus at their Club Rooms on Tuesday evening.

The following were the prize winners: Mrs. P. J. Snelson won the door prize; Mrs. J.

R. Dull won the ladies first prize; Mrs. Geo. C. Biser, ladies second prize, and Mrs.

Paul Stump, ladies third prize. First, second and third prizes for the men were wort by Messrs. J. R. J.

A. Donahoe- and J. J. Seifert respectively. Mr.

I. W. Bingham was master" of ceremonies. The prizes were donated by Straub Moorehead's Market, Barton's Fashion Shoppe, Fisher's Drug Store, Maurice's "Always Reliable" arid Shoemaker's Drug Store. Tomorrow is the last day of winter, maybe, possibly and eventually Miss Margaret Colwell returned from Indiana State Normal on Wednesday suffering from a severe cold.

Fred Bingham had his tonsils removed last Friday by Dr. H. Shimer. Mr. A.

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BLADfE IMLER 212 John St. Bedford Mr. and Mrs. Durbin Steiner of Camp Hill, were week-end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

A. G. Steiner. Mr. Maurice Cohn will leave Sunday for New York City where he will purchase pre-Easter garments for his apparel departments.

Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Ross were visiting relatives in Tyrone on jffjff.

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