The Daily Notes from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 1

WEATHER FORECAST Fair, warmer tonight. Thursday snow, considerably warmer. Twenty-second Year--No. 6724 FARMERS TO HEAR MANY TOPICS AT ANNUAL MEETING INSTITUTE WILL OPEN SESSION IN PRINCESS THEATER THURSDAY ABLE SPEAKERS ON PROGRAM Dairying and Poultry Raising Given Prominence--Speakers and Entertainers The first session of the annual Institute will convene in the Princess Theater at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, and the meetings will continue thru Friday, a program with six sessions having been arranged. As in former years, practical agricultural topics will be discussed by experts during the day sessions, while the evenings will de given up to entertainers.

Cary W. Montgomery, WHO will speak at the Thursday morning and afternoon sessions, is connected with the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster, and Is as one of the highest autnorities on farming in the country. Efforts were made to bring him to some rormer institutes, but these were unsuccessful. His subjects will De "Farm Management" and "What Can Be Done on a Small Farm?" L. W.

Lighty, who is on the program for Friday morning and afternoon, will discuss modern dairy methods. "'The Business of Darry Production" and "Improving and ing Soil Fertility" will be his subjects. Mr. Lighty is known to many of the local farmers and dairymen thru the dairy department which he conducts in the National Stockman and er. His some is at East Berlin, Pa.

H. P. Miller of Ravenna, who IS engaged in co-operative extension work in agriculture and nome economics, will speak at the opening session on "Rural Life Needs," and on Thursday afternoon on "Ailments or Animals and Treatment." Various phases of pourtry breeding will be discussed by L. S. Kleinschmidt of Pennsylvania State Col-! lege in his addresses Friday.

His morning subject will De "Poultry Husbandry," while in the afternoon he will speak on some practical subject dealing with chickens. "Agriculture in the Washington County Schools" will be explained by H. S. Kuder, assistant county superintendent, who will speak Thursday afternoon. Prof.

Parkinson, instructor in agriculture at the Hickory vocational school, also will speak. (Continued on Page Two) GAS FAMINE AT MILLS CONTINUES Rising Temperature, However, Wiil Soon Obviate the Troubie, it Is Believed The Standard Tinplate mill and the Canonsburg Steer and Iron Works were again idle in nearly all departments today, owing to a scarcity of gas. It is said, however, that the gas might be turned onto these mills sometime today, as the temperature is moderating. At all events, it is hoped to have the mfils supplied tomorrow. The Manufacturers Lignt and Heat Co.

is said to have ampre supply in West Virginia. The trouble seems to be that when a cold snap like the one of this week sets in the cemand is so heavy that the pipe lines nave not the capacity to carry a sufficient amount of gas to the many thousands of consumers in the Pittsburgh district. The minimum temperature this morning was 8 to 10 degrees above zero. Continued rising temperature 1s predicted by the weather bureau. Visitors From Oklahoma Mrs.

John Carnahan and sons, John Knox and Clyde, of Blackwell, spent Thursday and Friday with Wilson L. Arnold and family of "Long Meadow." Mrs. Carnahan was called to Washington, from her home by the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. John McGaffic, which occurred on New Year's day. Universities Dictionaries Still Selling The Universities Dictionaries are still selling, and well they may, for they are a good thing selling at a great bargain, and all say so who see them.

Only 98 cents for a dictionary that is up to date--printed from new plates, on good paper and splendidly bound. Sold in Canonsburg only at The Notes office. If ordering to be sent by mail add 7 cents if in the first parcel post zone, and 13 cents if in the second. 1-23-6 THE CANONSBURG, MOON TO BE ECLIPSE IN PARTIAL TONIGHT A partial eclipse of the moon, which will be visible here, will take place tomorrow morning. It will De visible first at 2.55 o'clock Thursday morning and will end at 4.24 o'clock.

The eclipse will be at its maximum about an hour and a haif, and about one-eighth of the surface on the lower edge will be hidden. It will be seen as a total eclipse at the extreme northwestern corner of South America. An eclipse of the moon is caused by the moon entering the shadow of the earth, and the moon casts a much smaller shadow that the earth De cause it is much smaller, so that the eclipse is only visible over a part of the earth's surface at one time. Usually the moon goes above or Deww the earth's shadow, but occasionally it passes thru it and this causes an eclipse. There wil be an eclipse of the sun on February 3, which will also be visible here.

COMMISSIONERS TO ASSEMBLY CHOSEN Chartiers Presbytery Hioid Its Midwinter Meeting at Monongahela-Sermon by Student MONONGAHELA, Jan. ters and laymen of the United Presbyterian churches of the Washington presbytery gathered in the United Presbyterian Church here Tuesday for the January meeting. Aside from the naming of the commissioners to the general assembly which meets in May in Cleveland, only routine bustness was before the session. Ministerial commissioners tO the general assembly follow: Dr. Alexander McLachlan of Claysville, Dr.

J. C. Kistler of Houston, the Rev. E. L.

Eagleson, West Middletown, and the Rev. George C. Vincent of Washington. Alternates: The Rev. J.

A. Haz-1 lett, Monongyhela; the Rev. C. T. Littell, Venice; the Rev.

Stunkard, Hickory, and the Rev. M. B. Maxwell of Peters Run. Laymen commissioners named foilow: J.

H. Murdoch, Washington; W. B. Pollock, Canonsburg; R. B.

Leslie, Washington, and A. J. Barr, EightyFour. Alternates: J. V.

Clark, Washington; W. C. Black, Canonsburg; J. M. McBurney, Washington, and S.

J. Clokey, Eighty-Four. T. B. H.

Brownlee of Washington was selected to present the work of the ministerial board of relief. Ralph Scott of Washington, a theological student, delivered a sermon and J. H. White of Pittsburgh, secretary of the church, addressed the presbytery. SANDY PLAINS FIRE CAUSES $4000 LOSS SANDY PLAINS, Jan.

thousand dolars' loss was caused by fire which early today destroyed the residence of Richard Sharp, together with its contents, except a piano. A small fire had been left burning in the cellar last night, and it is supposed that the blaze started at this point. Members of the family were compelled to flee in their nightciothing. Mr. Sharp was formerly engaged In the music business at Washington.

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Funeral of Mrs. Patzsch Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine E. Patzsch, who died Saturday evening, were conducted in the Central Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon by the pastor, the Rev. J.

W. McLeod. Music was furnished by the church choir. Interment was In Oak Spring cemetery. DAILY PENNSYLVANIA, WEDNESDAY EVENING.

PLANS MADE FOR COMING HERE OF S. S. TOUR PARTY SUPERINTENDENTS OF CANONS. BURG AND HOUSTON SCHOOLS HOLD MEETING DATE IS FRIDAY OF NEXT WEEK Prominent Officials of State Association Coming to Canonsburg To Award Flag The Sabbath School Superintendents Association held a special meeting Tuesday evening in the Chartiers United Presbyterian Church to consider matters with regard to the visit of the State Sabbath scnool officers to Canonsburg on Friday, January The meeting was called to order and presided over by the president, Charles S. Donley.

Those present were: B. E. Neill, of the Greenside Avenue U. F. F.

Chambers, First Baptist; S. A. Warfield, A. M. Wm.

H. Neill, First Presbyterian; William J. Estep, Centra: Presbyterian; Thomas J. Jones, Chartiers Robert Crawford, Houston U. and C.

S. Donley, First Methodist. Sheldon of St. Thomas Protestant Episcopal was unable to De present. The question of a choir for the evening meeting was discussed and was decided to ask each Sabbath school and church choir to assist the The matter of advertising was placed in the hands of the local superintendents by the county organization and the placards will be placed in the business houses and also in the churches.

A flag will be awarded to the school having the largest percentage of their officers and teachers in attendance at the evening meeting. A list of the officers and teachers of each school is to be given to the secretary, T. J. Jones, before the date of the meeting. The meeting on the 28th is one of importance.

The coming of the State officers of the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association to onsburg is an honor to the town and should command the attention of all persons interested in Sabbath school work, and the attendance should be large. The meetings will be held In the First Presbyterian Church, and not only Sabbath school officers and teachers, but all who attend Sabbath school of all denominations are Invited to attend and share in the good things which will be given out by the speakers. HARD FIGHT AGAINST LANGELOTH SALOON BURGETTSTOWN, Jan. 19. Churches of all denominations nave united in the fight against the grant ing of a retail liquor license at the new Hotel Langeloth, which Is under construction at Langelotn, and for which an application has peen filed.

The aid of the officials of the American Zinc and Chemical Co. has been promised and the temperance peopie will fight the granting or a license at this town, which practically means a license at Burgettstown, as Langeloth adjoins this place on the south. Action was taken at all church services in Burgettstown Sunday. Remonstrances have been prepared and will be circulated to secure signers. The granting of the license will be fought on the grounds of "lack of necessity." The building in which C.

Linn Colbert, the applicant, to conduct his new hotel is now under construction. "Lady's" Ride Cost $1 "To howling lady to lockup, $1." This was the wording of a bill presented to the Town Council at its meeting Monday night. The explanation made by some one was that the "lady" referred to was a woman who was arrested for drunkenness, and being unable to walk, was haulednot "howled" -to the boro prison. The word "howling" probably was used because she was howling drunk. Trust Co.

Directors Organize Directors of the Citizens Trust elected January 11, met last night and organized for the year by re-electing C. C. Johnson, president; John C. Morgan, vice president, and John T. McNary, secretary and treasurer.

Two Civil War Veterans on Sick List Captain David Hart, a veteran of the Civil War, who has Just passed his 90th birthday, is on the sick list. W. L. Shisbey of Vine street, a veteran of the Civil War, is down with grip. NOTES JANUARY 19.

1916 BRUMBAUGH'S STAND IS STRONGLY INDORSED PHILADELPHIA, Jan. urging that women de given a voice and vote in the or the drink problem; the saloon is a "legalized outiaw," Indorsing national prohibition and pledging cooperation with Governor Brumbaugh in his stand for a county vocal option law were adopted by the trustees or the Pennsylvania Anti-Satoon League at a meeting here yesterday. These officers were elected President, Rev. C. C.

Hays, Johnstown; secretary, Prof. J. H. Morgan, Carlisie; treasurer, Samuel L. Hayes, Philadelphia.

Those elected district superintendents include B. L. Scott, Erte; Charies F. Swift, Pittsburgh. PATRIOTIC SONS INSTALL OFFICERS At its regular meeting last evening the Patriotic Order Sons of America installed the following officers for the coming year: J.

M. Taylor-Past President. R. J. -President.

I. B. Minich-Vice President. G. W.

Mohler-Master of Forms. S. W. Clemens--Recording Sec. Bert T.

Rose--Financial Sec. W. G. Mohler-Treasurer. George Smith-Conductor.

John R. Melone-Inspector. Bert Cook--Guard. M. M.

Small-Chaplin. John W. Mohler-Asst. Rec. Sec.

Riley W. Melone- -Right Sentinel. Wm. Gayhart-Left Sentinel. Frank L.

Grubbs, Bert T. Rose, S. S. Stiffler- -Trustees. Robert Gray--Organist.

I. H. Charlton performed the duties of installing officer in the absence of District President Shields. M. M.

Small assisted Charlton. After the regular routine of business all members paid a quick little visit to the Palm Restaurant, where the annual oyster supper awaited them. By the looks of things after supper it is needless to say that all were satisfied. SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED OF CLOTHING Principal F. W.

McVay of the public schools said today that a number of appeals for clothing have come to the primary teachers, especially since the colder weather set in. If any one will send shoes, stockings, mittens or other clothing for children of six to ten years to any of the promary teachers, the articles will be placed worthily among those who are poorly clad. Some children have been attending school who have been almost frozen when they reached the buildings, owing to their being so illy clad. Hands Burned by Benzine Earl Smith of White Lawn Terrace, in addition to suffering severe burns on his hands and arms as a result or benzine igniting at the Fort Pitt Bridge Works a few days ago, IS threatened with pneumonia. The burns are quite severe and will confine him to his home for several days.

Was Told What to Do Who was the Canonsburg woman who said to her physician in reply to a remark by that gentleman? "But, Doctor, what would you have me do?" And was told: "Go South for the winter or put on more clothing." Unable to Attend Persbytery Meeting Dr. W. P. Aikin of the Chartiers United Presbyterian Church, by reason of the fact that he is suffering from a heavy cold, did not attend the meeting of Chartiers Presbytery at Monongahola City on Tuesday. J.

L. Kelso was the member or session in attendance at the presbytery. Braddock Election Officers Acquitted BRADDOCK, Jan. jury this morning returned a verdict of not guilty in the case of the fIve members of the election board of the First ward, Braddock, charged with conspiracy to make a false return of the vote cast in the primary etection held September 21. The verdict placed the costs of the case on the county.

Special Pittsburgh Service Extra car to Pittsburgh leaves Central avenue at 7:20 a. m. daily except Sunday. Cars every hour from 5:50 a. m.

to 10:50 p. m. daily except Saturday. Cars every half hour Saturdays from 6:50 a. m.

to 11:50 p. m. Last car 12:44 a. m. Cars every hour Sundays from 6:50 a.

m. to 9:50 a. m. and then every half hour to 9:50 p. m.

Last cars Sundays 10:50 p. m. and 12:20 a. m. 19-10 A HOME NEWSPAPER FOR HOME PEOPLE One Cent a Copy; $3 a Year ADVENT OF COLD WEATHER CHECKS SPREAD OF GRIP NEW YORK, Jan.

cold snap of the last few days already has curtailed the spread of the grip, say officials of the Health Department. Other respiratory diseases which were rapidly increasing prior to the advent of cold weather now are decreasing, according 10 the officials who say that if the present spell of cold weather continues It, will put an end to the unusual prevalence Or pneumonia. Analysis made in the laboratories of the Health Department show that the infection which has peen widespread recently came, not from the grip or influenza bacillus, but primarily was caused by pneumonia germs. "While the cold weatner does not freeze out these bacteria It does Improve the hygienic conditions," said Health Commissicner Emerson. "Moreover the resist power of the body to such diseases is enhanced by increase of vitality resulting from bracing air." ENDEAVORERS TO HOLD BANQUET To Be Addressed en Temperance by Daniel A.

Poling of United Society WASHINGTON, Jan. Under the auspices of the Washington County and Washington Christian Endeavor Unions, Daniel A. Poling, associlate president and citizensnip superintendent of the United society or Christian Endeavor, will pay a visit to Washington county, and establish his headquarters in the Third Presbyterian Church of Washington, on next Wednesday, January 26, 1916. At half past five o'clock there will be a reception followed by a banquet at six o'clock, at which time Mr. Poling will lead in a conference concerning Christian Endeavor work.

Places at the banquet may be reserved for fifty cents per plate and snould be arranged for at once by notifying Charles A. Fisher, president of the County Union, Washington, or James P. Houston, president of the Washington Union, Washington, Pa. The banquet and other meetings are open to all who are interested ana wish to attend. Following the banquet, at 8.15 p.

m. a public meeting will be held at which Mr. Poling will deliver an address upon the subject of temperance and the responsibility of the young men and women of today toward this great national question. These meetings are being advertised all over the county, and all Christian Endeavorers are urged to be present and to bring their friends. That all who attend will be amply rewarded is insured from the fact that Mr.

Poling is a man of national reputation and international influence, and a man worth hearing. The Amer ican Issue, Pennsylvania Edition, says of him: "There is probably no man of his age in America today whose voice has been heard by so many people. As the head of the Christian Citizenship Department of the Society of Christian Endeavor, as Prohtbition candidate for Governor 01 Ohio, and in other capacities, Daniel A. Poling has convinced multitudes of American peopel that if we have in this day a truly silver-tongued orator, the title belongs to him." Must Clean Sidewalks As soon as the moderating weather permits, the people will be expected to remove all snow and ice from their sidewalks. A boro ordinance requires that snow be kept from the walks.

CUNNINGHAM TO ADDRESS COUNTY ROAD OFFICERS CONVENTION OF SUPERVISORS TO BE HELD AT WASHINGTON THURSDAY, JAN. 27 PROGRAM HAS BEEN COMPLETED Morning and Afternoon Session AN ranged--Road Men to Make Addresses State Highway Robert Cunningham will address the nual convention of the road supervisors of Washington county, which will be held in the public meeting room the court house, Washington, Thurs day, January 27. Commissioner Curningham will be accompanied by A. Wynn of the bureau of township highways, who also will make an ad dress. The sessions will open at 11 o'clock and it is expected that every supervisor and roadmaster in the county.

besides others who are interested the good roads movement will be hands to hear Commissioner Cunningham. The morning session will be devoted to business of the association. Chairman C. I. McDonald or the committee appointed last year TO draft by-laws and constitution will present them at this time.

It Is requested that all supervisors be present at the roll call as township requisition cer tificates are mailed from the list those present at the roll call The excutive committee and the officers of the association request that the road men and others who attena make some study of the questions that will be put up for discussion as they will all be presented tor general discussion. The program that has been prepared follows: Report of committees. New business. Roll call. Afternoon Session 1 p.

Robert J. Cunningham, state highway commissioner. 1:30 p. W. A.

Wynn, maintenance engineer, bureau of township highways. 02 p. A. B. Gray, district engineer, state highway department.

2:15 p. by supervisors on the following subjects: (1) What do you consider the most efficient and economical guard to erect for dangerous roadways? (2) What is the best method to prevent land and road slips? (3) Is the value of a road drag over-estimated as an implement for road construction? (4) Should all townships make systematic effort to build a limited amount of permanent road each year? (5) Are you making a systematic effort on your roads to improve grades and build up a good roadbed? Supervisors in attendance will be called upon to answer the questions and the committees suggest that come prepared to answer if called upon. At Alhambra Today Double Triangle Feature Day. "Old Heidelburg," 5 reels, and "Fickle FatFall, 2 reels. 1-24-1 YOU ARE INVITED To Attend MISSION SERVICES At St.

Thomas Church Jan. 16th to Jan. 21st Rev. E. S.

Travers of Trinity Church, Preacher Services at 7:30 P. M. Canonsburg Farmers' Institute Princess Theater Thursday and Friday, Jan. 20-21 Evening Entertainments GALBRAITH BROTHERS- "Entertainers Who Entertain." Duets, and Solos, Acting Songs, Character Songs, Musical Readings, Impersonations, Mimicry, Guitar Solos, Hawaain Guitar, Madolin and Guitar, Slide and Trombine, and FRANK HIPPS and EARL HAMILTON HIPPS Literary and Dramatic Entertainers. Artistic, refined, cultured.

This can be truly said of both the entertainers and their entertainment. Two ar tists who interpret life. Many a laugh, and many a smile, and now and then a tear; that is the part the audience must play. The work is good, new and replete with interest. They have messages for all- young and old, and intermediates.

Admission to all day sessions free. Evening sessions, 25 and: 35 cents..