The Valley Independent from Monessen, Pennsylvania • Page 1

A NEWSPAPER WITH THE -BOOST SPIRIT DAILY "MADE IN EVERY DAY THIRTEEN, NUMBER 100 COUNCIL ACTS ON TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AND OTHER MATTERS MONESSEN. 4, New Automatic Time System for Schools Starts Council last night passed a rigid traffic ordinance on two readings' with a unanimous vote of the body. The ordinance conforms to the state law with regard to speed and highway decorum and fixed penalties for any violations. After another reading and approval of the burgess it will be- s. law and will be enforced on the streets of the borough.

The matter of purchasing a motor truck for the fire department was discussed at length and a representative of the Packard company was present to explain his machine. This issue will be take.i rp at a later meeting. Reports of committees were heard and acted upon. Chairman Knight of the streets and roads committee submitted z- report which was adopted in sections. Ths condition of Seneca street was discussed.

A. W. Johns, engineer, recommended a dry wall along the stream and filling the street and placing a r-nl on top of the wall in order 10 protect the traveling public and gi't along with as little expense as possible. The cost was estimated at at-out $600. This course was adopted ard the streets and roads committee authorized to draft a resolution cov- erirg same for adoption at the next meeting- Chairman Knight also reported or the injuries of the Petrusky girl who w-ts knocked into the Seneca street ditch by a passing team and injured.

In conversation with the father, Mr. Knisrht said it was understood that nothing could be done until a permanent condition of the injured was learned. At that time Mr. Pet agreed to come before the council and preaching the case. The matter of shoveling snow off the steps along the several streets I was discussed.

The borough has here- tofore been keeping all steps free' from snow. Last night a rigid resolu- i tion was passed urging the burgess to enforce the sidewalk ordinance against all property owners abutting on streets where steps have been ronstructed, they to keep them free from snow and ice in the future. The 1(01 ough will hereafter shovel snow only along borough property, An objection was offered by Councilman Dale to the payment of a bill Sheriff Steele Aspires to Today at 1:15 the pendulum in the automatic cloc'ts in the new High school building started to swing and immediately there was time iii every room in the building. The system has just been installed by the Standard Electric Time Clock company of Springfield, through its county representative, Mr. H.

3. Potthoflf dCLatrobe, an ifc is the first thing of in this valley. Mr in establishing: a similar sjjittem in the new Latrobe High school ago. F. J.

Eeilly of New Yorkfffrd B. H. Pott- holT. a son of the Went, are here starting' the system remain until if is in perfect The electrical applia: MONESSEN CASES HEARD IN GREENSBURfi i Beitha Hill of Monessen in court at Greensburg, was found guilty of for- i mention but not guilty of keeping a bavuy Louse before Judge Doty, Tues- daj. Phillip Roller, a member of the state police, was the proscutor.

i Another officer of the law who ed badly this week in court at Greens- buijj was Charles A. Livingston, a police officer in the borough of Irwin who convicted on two counts of BEN STEEL Sheriff Ben Steel, high sheriff of Westmoreland county, paid his respects to Monessen today. He was here in an official capacity, but spent some time At that time Mr. Petrusky amon a friends discussing the ap- A preaching campaign. Mr.

Steel is an avowed candidate for county commissioner and it, out for voters with all the vigor characteristic of the man. Mr. Steel has made a good record as sheriff. He has conducted the affaus of office in a 'sejnner satisfactory to himself and the people auci ha comes before the voters again upon his record as a public official. In politics he is one of the county's leading Republicans and will seek the of his party at the 1915 primaries.

assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery on charges preferred by Fred Peteison. Livingston, the prosecution alleged, used his I mace indiscriminately. The prosecu- toi said that Livingston ariested him in Irwin without apparent reason and when he resisted arrest, was badly Beaten by the police officer. He of- feid as exidence a blood stained shirt (continued on page four' "Kantleek" ted lor two dow. Rubber goods guaran- years.

See Kirk's win- Entertaining Ladies fid Mrs. J. M. Jamieson is hostess this afternoon to the Ladies' Aid of the I United Presbyterian church at hei home on McKee avenue. A pleasant social hour and an enjoyable'iynch- eon is the afternoon's program.

that he was he trouble. wearing the evening of Several witnesses testi- orking order, that operate the mechanism are located the basement of the building and in a room on the first' is located the master clock that 'forms the attachments for twenty five other clocks distributed through the huilding. The equipment is the latest thing -of its kind on the market and "will no doubt be entirely satisfactory, avoiding any confusion as to uniform time. interested iflGold Find Ross E. Milliard York, in-.

terested in the of Philadelphia, has laasiid over 1,000 aci es of the William Dreese farm, extending from Beaver to Beaver and his company prospect for Springs, the Mr. Williard gold on this land whicti is situated in Middlebury county," smallest county in the state Considerable sioned three weeks to have been this property occa- when what is deposits on and so co'i- iidert are the piospectai's that a thorough test is to be sconlffeade. Mr. Dreese, the owneb of the property, is the father ofMrs. Herbert Shambfugh and Mr.

dPrank Dreese, both well known citizfois of Mones- who are interested the outcome of fie projiect. fied that Livingston used his mace on A Pleasing lance The annual dance of Mono sen and Charleioi lodges, of Columbus wrs held last night in Might's auditorium. Charleroi, I largely auended. The hall was pret- decciated and every arjangemei LUTHER LEAGUE CONVENTION HERE FRIDAY DIFFERENT COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS Controller's Report Comes to Monessen The Pour Cities Luther League convention of the Monongahela valley is to be held Friday evening in St. Paul's English Lutheran church, Monessen, at eight o'clock.

It will be a deeply i interesting meeting. Four pastors, two hundred or more visitors will be there from Monessen, Monongahela, Donora and Charleroi. There will be a splendid program and good music. The program follows: Anthem by choir. Vesper services by Rev.

M. M. Allbeck of Monongahela. Hymn No 532 C. B.

Violin Solo by Wm. Myers, Monessen. Appointment of Committees Song by Monessen Juniors. The Needs of our League" by the presidents of the Chai leroi, Donora, Moncngahela and gues. General Discussion.

JOHN S. SELL Controller Business Session. U.JV.U vii 1,11 tiiiu Peterson until he was covered with I had been made looking -toward an er- i'lood. The iuiy thought that the jovable evening for all. The hall lice ofhcsr at Irwin was too free with was crowded, there being more tham 3o Hour.

his club and turned in a verdict of! 75 persons there from- Moncssen-1 The officers are. in boh charges Clarence Carney, a youth years, was tned in Judge Doty for stealing a pair of trousers. M. and other towns. Excellent music I Ragowitz, a merchant of MonebSeri, as furnished by the Wheeler the prosecutor in the case.

He I i A star feature of -the evening a I County Controller John S. Sell has Monessen Lea- I submi tt ed to this paper for publication his annual report of the affairs of Westmoreland county year Bendiction by Rev. C- P. Bastian, Charleroi. President, J.

B. Carney took the pair of trousers was the old time square dance which in dispute They were well worn and was heart'ly enjoyed by-a dil not worth the price of a law suit The defendant claims that he the trousers in a store in Tomorrow at the Olympic "Helen's the story of a girl's excit- cxpeiierccn. It A SALE BOYS' UITS 1-2 Price Now is the time to lay in your summer wash suits. Suits 2Sc Suits 50c and so on up to $5.00 $2.50 I Aghades, including -0 FOR SALE Farm of 114 acres, Fayette City, Perryopohs road, good buildings, will sell for cash or accept town property in trade $7,500.00 Also farm of 100 acres in Allen township near Charleroi, one mile from stieet ear line $6,500.00 DUVALL DUVALL BRUSH UP The most complete assortment ot whisks and brushes that are strong and serviceable ever shown in this city now on display in our window. If you want a Hair Tooth Hand Bath Brush Hat Cloth Shoe Better get in on the special sale.

Craig's Drug Store 461 Donner Ae. The Recall Store 1 YOUR GUIDING ISTAR 19 SUCCESS! Saving is one of the most valuable habits of 1 your life ani an account with" the Monessen ings and Trust Company is your guiding star to prosperity. It enables you 10 accumulate a stantial fund for your fu- ture needs. Why notj. this opening an account with 4.

us today? paid on interest sav ng accounts. Coin pa NOTICE FIREMEN The regular meeting of the Mones- Fen fiie department will be held this Thursday evening: ir, the borough building. attend. All members aie urged to Ouch' Corns. Why suffer with them when Kirk's Corn cure will le- rnove them? 25c a bottle pait.

ly enjoyed by-Sjl who too'i This affair is. always lookei forward to as a pleasing feature but last night's number far, excelled i thing of-the any- EUCHRE AND DANCE The Pythian social club will hold a progressive eurhre and dance at th2 K. of P. hall, over the Olympic the- arte, Friday evening, FCJ. 5, 1915.

The euchre will start promptly ai 8 p. and dancing will be indulged in from 10 to Refreshments will be served. All Knig'ict and Ladie; are requested Lo come. Admisiso i 25c. 99-2t Cotton bancLiges and surgical rcs'irjrs.

See Ivirk's window. GENERAL WIND-UP SALE OF WINTER GOODS off Ladies' and Children's Coats, take your choice of these special values and Pay the clerk. off of the original cost. All Black Coats V4 off. Millinery prices have hit a land ide at' 95c, $2.00 and $4 95, regardless of former prices.

See the Children's Hats at 29c, 39c, 69c and 99c each. W. SCHLUP CO. The Store of Values SS- WOMAN SUFFRAGE ILL MOVES ALONG Pa, Feb. 4 The nian Suffrage amendment to the con- jtiLi'Mon has been passed on fiist reading by the House of Representatives.

It cut thiough second reading yes- teiday and the final reading will be on next Monday night. The suffrage amendment is the fust Republican pledge to reach the legislators. If the resolution gets through this Legislature it will be submitted to the oters at the November election. As the Republican party is pledged to refer the subject to the electors, the measuie is not expected to have any opposition in the senate. "Zoe.

a Woman's Last Card'" in addition to our regular six leel pio- wheie a woman, unfortunately falls in love with her husband's best closing Janaaiy 1st, 1915, It will be found elsewhere in this issue. In so doing Mr. Sell recognises the importance of Monessen as one-of the leading towns of county and of this paper as a medium to reach, the leading people of tMgjiection. The report most voluminous and comprehensive ever issued from the controller's office and it should be read carefully who has an been care. in opportunity.

tfp.1 in the admj the affairs of his office had many issues to of the ordwmry. he 1 by every tax payer Mr. SeL Inistration of and while he end with Lhe first to. The move made Monday morninf into Monessen's new High school building proved very books and apparatus having all been transferred Friday and Saturday from the Jefferson building. The High school is very comfortably located on the second floor of this hanuauiue new building and the arrangement of the rooms seems to be pleasirg to the faculty and students alike and the quarters are very comfortable, the heating system working admirably.

The nine rooms and chapel now in use take quite a large number from the older buildings and very greatly relieves the congested condition which has existed during the first half of the term. Early in the week all promotions for the second term were made, and all changes made, and the school work of Monessen moving along: smoothly and in a most gratifying manner to directors patrons nd pupils. Prof. H. E.

Gress has made a very inteiesting list of the pupils and their nationalities, as shown by the report of enrolling officers for July and August of 1914. as follows- American 846 Italian 470 Finnish 176' Slavish 398, Swedish 85 Russian 158 Hebrew 74 Polish 132 Negro German 71 70 51 Litvish 17 Hungarian S3 Gieek 6 Creation 58 Belgian 1 Welsh 1 It is stated that the foreign students in our public schools represent 70 V6 per cent, of the parentage of Monessen's population. The foreign representation in our schools are distriouted as follows. a of the French report 'out- Italian and Slavish, pretty evenly side of Gieensburg. In this way tax- dls three wards.

payers all over the county are given rs ward and Croations, a i therrisolves Thud waid. an opportunity to acquaint therrisolves with the situation as it effects his of- Tyson of the University of fice and every other office in the COUP- pl sl a 4 o'clock this afternoon tv. The attitude of Controller Sell deliver his seventh lecture in will therefore apprecia- his University Extension Course." 'ft This course embraces ten Wfn ted. FOR RENT Ten room house and bath on McKee avenue $40.00 Six room house and bath on Park Way $25.00 1- ive room house and bath on Knox avenue $20.00 SHUSTER REED friend. At the Olympic today.

It'o-tf 519 Schoonmaker Ae. 38 Spring: Hats On Display AAA i i i 1 WE ARH READV jF all times to extend every courtesy to our customers. New residents willJiod a cordial e'come here. Our resources, careful management and facilities assure a sati factory banking connexion. THE FIRST NATIONAL A 4-W-! CAPITAL SURPLUS AND PROFITS 38 38 Alert, virile models, appropriate becoming blocks, and a showing of special style features that are distinctive.

1 -f i Good time to buy your Spring hat. Assortments fresh, lines and; expert halp in making your selection. Schoblc, Stetson and Weber Hiflbroner makes. Soft or Stiff-shapes-- This rourse embraces ten lectures ind is being grven for the benefit of the teachers of the local schools. It is encouraging to know that Monessen's schools are in the very best shape and everything is movinp along with the smoothness and precision of clockwork.

The first half of the term fias been very successful and every in- lication points to the most successful year in the town's Monday "The Master Key" at the Olympic. It ENGRAVING WOK Promptly and Neatly Done. 4. E.M. MOVER The Jeweler i For Rent.

7 room house and bath 6 room house and bath 25.OO 5 room flat and bath 27.OO 4 room flat and bath 22. SO 4 room flat and bath 2O.OO 5 room flat and bath 2O.OO 3 room flat and bath 15.OO SHUSTER REED, Phone 59. 519 Schoonmaker Ave. YOU CAN STILL JOIN OUR XMAS SAVINGS FUND Plenty of time yet, but now's the lime to join and put your spate cutv no matter how little, in the Bunk. sureit, tfett and for happiness of jotu BOFD EVERY PAY DAY I Start now ami when finl wi will MM a per cmt.

iMtwwi PEOPLES IATIONAL BANK Monessen, Pa..