The Daily Notes from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania • Page 1

NOTE WEATHEt FORECAST Snow flurries tonight and Sunday; cttdef Sunday. A HOME NEWSPAPER FOR HOME PEOPLE Twenty-second Year JJo, 6739 CANONSBUBG, PENNSYLVANIA, SATURDAY EVENING. FEBRUARY 5. 1916 One Cent a Copy; $3 a Year THE BA1LY CRAFTON PASTOR WILL PREACH HERE NEXT WEEK HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO RAILROAD BRAKEMAN WOMAN TAKES OUT LICENSE TO MARRY SISTER'S JILTER MORGANZA BOYS TO MARCH IN BIG PARADE ON 220 LUSITANIA CASE HAS ATTENTION OF PRESIDENT MTJONLD, Feb. 5.

Alexander Wood, aged 37 years, who for several years had 'been employed as a brake- DAN REED TO SPEAK HERE ON CIVIC WORK SECURED FOR AN ADDRESS BEFORE THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FRIDAY EVENING The Rev. Dr. J. A. Alexander ot Crafton will preach in the Chartiers United Presbyterian Churcn Ave evenings next week, beginning Monday.

His subject will be: Monday "Moral Gravitation." Tuesday "Heredity; is a Man TRAINING SCHOOL BAND ALSO WILL BE HERE FOR THE CELEBRATION man on the main line of the Pennsylvania railroad, died suddenly at his home here in Johns avenue Friday. PEECULIAR CASE IN WHICH CAN-ONSBURG PARTIES FIGURE AS PRINCIPALS CAPIAS ISSUED FOR BENNETT WITH LANSING HE GOES OVER NEW PROPOSAL OFFERED BY 8ERNST0RFF Heart trouble was the cause of Responsible for Inherited Tenden- PLANS ARE ABOUT COMPLETED Wednesday "The Place of Moral for 43.000 Damao Precedes ILLEGAL' IS STUMBLING BLOCK COMMUNITY EXTENSION WORK death. Mr. Wood was apparently as well as usual when suddenly stricken. He lived but a few moments.

Mr. Wood had been employed recently as a brakeman on a through passenger train from Pittsburgh to Co Accountability in Accepting Chief Mrashall to Be Selected and Route Decided Upon Next Tuesday Evening More Serious Charge Against Man Wilson May Be Able to Lay His Decision Before Cabinet on Tuesday Ministers, Teachers, Historical Society and Everyone Interested to Be Invited An inspiring feature of the parade Thursday "Is God's Hand In the Present European War, or Moral ana Spiritual Preparedness." Friday "The True Motive and Measure of Life," a service for children and young people. 10 whlca lumbus. He was well known, especial WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.

Mary Fadoch of Canonsburg, alleging here on the evening of February 22 will be the Morganza Band and the I every one is invited. Dan Reed of New York City, at authority on community work extension, will address the Chamber ot Commerce next Friday evening. Mr. Reed's time is taken up in civic work, and he was engaged for Can ly among railroad workmen. Although" born in Scotland, Mr.

Wood came to this country with his parents while a boy. He is a son of R. D. Wood of this place. His wife, a son and two brothers and one sister also survive.

The funeral services will be held at breach of promise, today had a capias issued for the arrest of Charlie Bennett, also of Canonsburg, and bail was fixed at $1,000. Several days ago the plaintiff had Bennett arrested on a charge of WASHINGTON, D. Feb. 5. The Lusitaaia case again today was in the forefront of the international problems occupying the serious consideration of the Washington government President Wilson and Secretary Lansing carefully went over a new pro regiment of cadets from the Pennsylvania Training School.

Superintendent W. F. Penn yesterday assured Charles Lightholdpr, a member of the local committee, that he would be glad to send the band and regiment to Canonsburg for the par Lodge to Confer First Degree Canonsburg Lodge, No. 893, I. O.

O. will confer the first degree on a class of candidates for Castle onsburg only because he is spending a brief season in Pittsburgh, having breach of promise, and further charg- the Robinson Run United Presbyterian Shannon Lodge, No. 912, at Castie om.no( CU 11 1111 YV111X CL 11117 UQUlUOt iMV4VJ Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock Shannon. The Past Grands meeting in charge of the Rev. J.

B. Cavitt. In ade, provided the weather conditions at the time were anything fit. This assures three bands for the parade. Bennett was placed in Jail, and then a sister of Miss Fadoch came to Washington, after she had raised of Washington county will be held at Canonsburg the latter part of been brought to that city by the Pittsburgh Commercial Club.

Yesterday he accepted President C. S. Donley's invitation to come here, and it is hoped that he will be greeted posal presented last night by Count Bernstorff, the German ambassador. Until they have decided there will be no change in the virtual deadlock to which negotiations came weeks ago and perhaps not then. Officials were terment will be in the Robinson Run cemetery.

April. The date will appear later, The plans for the celebration are $300, and paid the money for his release from prison. Then a license coming along nicely, it was said today. The meeting to be held in the of the by all not only by the members Chamber of Commerce but was issued lor tne marriage or me PUPILS ADVISED TO LOVE THEIR STATE affairs who are interested in civic sister and the It is believed that the object In EPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY ATJ0UST0N Program to Be Carried Out in Methodist Church on Saturday, February 12 having the capias issued was to get emphatic in declaring that "whatever of gravity there was in the situation was potential. The stumbling block is the word "illegal" as differently interpreted in this country and Germany.

The Berlin government proposes instead of a flat admission of illegality of the method First Presbyterian Church, following the dismissal of the parade, promises to attract a large crowd. The Geibel Quartet, composed ot Messrs. Fulton, Shaw, McConnell and Wilson, will sing several numbers, and Lloyd Galbraith will sing a solo if he is able to be in Canonsburg that evening. Miss Evelyn Greer will give two readings, and there will Many Fine Views of Philadelphia and Harrisburg Are Shown School Children Bennett back in jail before he married the plaintiff's sister. The original suit against Bennett was for for breach of promise.

and community betterment. It is not known definitely where the meeting will be held, but the place will be announced early next week. The officers of the Chamber of Commerce will invite the "High School teachers, the ministers and the members of the Historical So The ninth quarterly rally of the Cen Principal McVay of the public schools has been showing the High School and upper-grade pupils some fine views of Pennsylvania scenes tral Sub-District of the Epworth League will be held in the Houston Methodist Church Saturday evening, be addresses by two or three out 01 BIG POLITICIANS WILL BE CALLED IN LIQUOR PROBE town speakers. ciety, and every one who is Interested will be welcome. Further announcement will be made soon.

February 12, Lincoln's Birthday. Spe The program will be compietea this winter, using slides obtained from the State Department of Public Instruction. Recently many views of the battlefield of Gettysburg were of submarine warfare in sinking the liner, the acceptance of liability for the loss of neutral ilves, which Germany hopes will satisfy the United States and still not bind Germany from continuing the submarine campaign. By Tuesday the President may be ready to lay his decision, before the cabinet. Secretary Lansing carried to the White House today the report trans-: next Monday evening, when the sev cial music will be furnished by the Houston choir, the Houston Juniors TEACHERS AND PARENTS and a quartet from the Washington thrown on the screen, accompanied by a brief description of the battle eral committees will hold a joint meeting.

At that time the chief marshall will be selected, the route of the parade decided upon and otner final arrangements made. TO HOLD CONFERENCE More Than $500,000 Said to Have Been Contributed to One Election Campaign League. The Young People's Chris tian Union of the Houston United in general and of the various scenes shown. Last night nearly 100 finely colored Presbyterian Church will join in the evening service, at which time the Rev. Dr.

W. P. Aikin of Canonsburg mitted by Ambassador Bernstorff yes PITTSBURGH, Feb. 5. Men high in political circles of city, county and State, it was learned yesterday, will terday that Germany was willing to GREENHOUSE BURNS: PLANTS DESTROYED make further concessions to avoid will speak on the subject "Peter's Shadow." Lunch will be served in the church at the close of the evening be summoned by United States Dis breach with America, but would not disavow the sinking.

The President trict Attorney E. Lowry Humes to ap "Ways to Help and to Hinder" will be the topic considered at the meeting of the Teachers' and Parents' Association in the High School assembly room next Thursday evening. -The subject will be opened by the 'Rev. Dr. J.

Kistler of Houston, who will be followed by a number of others. The meeting will open at 7.30. This part of the evening will occupy an hour or a little more, and will be followed by the showing of nearly 100 fine views of Philadelphia views of scenes in Philadelphia and Harrisburg were shown, these views being not only historical but many of them scenes of modern buildings and places of interest. 1 The siereoptlcon was operated by W. H.

Principal McVay told the pupils that they should be proud of their State and should love it; no other had before him the confidential report Fire about 10.30 last night destroy service. The program: Afternoon pear here next week before a federal grand jury to tell what they know of breweries brewers' associations ed the greenhouse of Harry Lewis at 2:30 Opening Praise Service, Miss 127 Murdock street, causing a loss of Mae Wilkinson. contributing to political campaign funds. 2:50 Preparation for Leading a Devotional Meeting, Miss Louise one of the commonwealths is so rich A number of subpoenaes for local po in history; in it the Declaration of liticians are said to have been given to United States Marshal Joseph How- $200 or more. The building was not a large one, but it contained many plants, among them two palms valued at $50.

There were also about fifty young geraniums, 25 tulips, ana other plants. The fire when discovered had Independence was adopted; the col-1 Reckers, Miss Pauline Reed. General Discussion. Reading, Miss Olive Curry. 3:20 The Business Meeting, T.

Daugherty, T. A. Bridges. General Discussion. from Col.

House, it is understood, cabled that German public opinion so strongly opposes any admission that the torpedoing of the Lusitania was illegal, that the hands of the German foreign office are tied against such a course. In some quarters, it was hinted today, that no drastic step will be taken until Col. House, who is now in Paris, reaches Washington. If the President rules against further negotiations, it was reported he will await complete report from his confiden- i and Harrisburg, the same pictures as were shown the High School and grade pupils last evening. The meeting will be open to all.

ony furnished more men for the continental army than any of the other twelve; a Fennsylvanlan flnanceo the Revolutionary War; only one 3:45 The League as a Factor in Developing the Spiritual Life of made such headway that nothing ley for service yesterday, but this report could not be corroborated. Neither Mr. Humes or the marshal would discuss the case. It was learned from a reliable source that evidence of a most sensa-j could be done to stay the names, tho CIVIC BUREAU WILL MEET the Young People. A seven minutes talk by each pastor in other State furnished more men for the Clivi War, and its greatest battle was fought on Pennsylvania soil.

the family and several neighbors formed a bucket brigade. A furnace, The Civic Bureau of the Chamber the Sub-district 4:45 Reading, Miss Olive Reddick Reports and Offering. tional nature would te presented the All children who can possibly do so, in which coal was burned, was used to heat the building, and the names of Commerce will meet in the Citizens Trust Company's building dh 5:00 Talks by District Officers. said Prof. McVay, should visit Phil tial agent before throwing down the gauntlet to Germany in an ultimatum, calling for immediate disavowal or a diplomatic break.

5:15 Address: "Abraham Lincoln; mav have started from the neating adelphia; it is the most interesting The Christian Patriot," Mr. annaratus. Mr. Lewis had twice in grand jury by the government agents who for months have been investigating the breweries of the state and their two associations, the Pennsylvania State Brewers' Association with headquarters in Philadelphia, and the city in the nation. rectors' room on Monday evening, at 7 o'clock sharp.

It Is expected that all committees appointed at the previous meeting of the' Bureau will George E. McCaskey, Washing ton, Pa. Adjournment and Lunch. Evening Brewers' Association of Western Penn POLISH FALCONS TO DEDICATE HALL COURT ORDERS INDICTMENT OF 7:00 Song and Praise Service, Miss be ready to report at that time. AH members of the Bureau, and all who wish to work in that department or sylvania, which has its headquarters June Redinger.

Offering. in Pittsburgh. It is said the investigation made by 8:00 Address: "Peter's Shadow," the Chamber are invited to be present at that time. spected the building earlier In the evening, and everything was ah right It is thought possible that, being near the railroad tracks, a tramp may have broken into the greenhouse and have caused the fire. Some repairs had recently been made to the building.

There was no insurance. i STATEMENT ISSUED BY UNITED REMPERANCE LEAGUE agents of the internal revenue depart J.V.THOMPSON Rev. Wm. P. Aikin, D.

Pas tor Chartiers U. P. Church, Can onsburg, Pa. ment has disclosed expenditures for political purposes by one of the asso The Polish Falcon Society of East Canonsburg will dedicate Its new hall in Adams avenue tomorrow, following a street parade which will start as near 2 o'clock as possible. The INTEREST GROWS! IN ciations involved of more than $500,000 PITTSBURGH, Feb.

5. Indications WM. DONALDSON FUNERAL in a recent State election. CHURCH MEETINGS exercises in the hall will begin at vere today that Josiah V. Thompson, 1 resident of the First National Bank Assessments for political purposes Many friends from Canonsburg, Pittsburgh, Coraopolis, Library and by the breweries upon the saloons they own or control it is believed will Largest Attendance, Friday Night, )f Uniontown, against whom indict- 3 o'clock or soon after, and will Include addresses in English and Polish.

W. C. Dougherty and W. jr. nents were recommended yesterday During Series Being Conducted at Chartiers U.

P. Church be another feature of the probe. other places gathered at the home of A large sum of money to cover the Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin Friday Reese will speak to the society, and there will be addresses by several The president and secretary of the United Temperance League of Washington County today issued this statement, addressed to the Washington Reporter: Anent a recent editorial in your afternoon to attend the funeral ser At the evangelistic services in the penalty for violating the corporation tax law is said to have been offered from out of town.

vices for William Donaldson, father Chartiers United Presbyterian Church The hall is a commodious brick and refused. While the grand jury Friday evening the attendance was the of Mrs. Martin. Mr. Donaldson died in Los Angeles, two weeks ago will consider the tax feature, the prin structure, one story In height, and cost in the neighborhood or $5,000.

largest since the meetings began. The chorus choir and the church orchestra last Thursday, and the body reached MRS. NANCY LIDDLE DEAD led the music in a very acceptable manner. Ray Fenimore, leader of the choir, sang a solo. here Thursday afternoon of this week.

The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Charles L. McClelland of Mt. Wsahington, Pittsburgh, Mrs.

Nancy Liddle, in the 84th year The sermon for the evening was cipal violations, it will be asked to investigate will be of the federal corrupt practices act, which forbids corporations from making contributions to political campaign funds. One bit of evidence the federal investigators are reported to have uncovered was the contribution of by a large brewing company to one of the brewers' associations. When asked to explain this "expenditure," as it was classified on the books of her age, died at her home at Boyce Station Friday evening at 8:25, her death being caused by pneumonia. She was the widow of Ralph Liddle, charges growing out of the conduct the bank's business, must bear the rrunt of the failure of the bank alone, 'ollowiag a presentment by the Unit-d States grand jury to Judge Charles Orr, the latter recommended that ldictments embodying charges gainst the banker be drawn. When he court's action reached Uniontown he greatest excitement prevailed.

appeared on the streets an-ouncing the fact and the trend af-airs took 'appeared to clarify the sit-ation. PITTSBURGH, Feb. 5. The Fed-ral grand jury investigating the af-lirs of the First National Bank of Tnlontown, which failed a year ago, esterday made a presentment to udge Orr finding that Josiah V. 'hompson, president of the bank, lade and caused to be made, false ntries both in the books of the bank nd in reports to the Comptroller of ie Currency, and had sworn falsely I connection with making these re-orts.

Judge Orr instructed the jury to tire and draw up an indictment, fee jurors, however, after retiring who died about 25 years ago. Mrs. Liddle spent her entire life in the vicinity of Boyce Station, and was a lifelong member of Peters Creek Unit to whose church Mr. Donaldson belonged while a resident of that city. The Scripture lesson was read and prayer offered by the Rev.

James H. Grier of the Greenside Avenue United Presbyterian Church. Following an address by Dr. McClelland, Dr. W.

F. Brown, an Intimate friend of Mr. Donaldson, paid tribute to the character of the deceased. Several selections were sung by Mrs. W.

8. Deahl. Interment was In Oak Spring preached by the Rev. R. M.

Kistler and was on the theme, "Almost There." The sermon was based on the answer of the Savior to the young man who inquired concerning the chief commandment. Christ said to him: "Thou are not far from the Kingdom of God." The preacher said the young man was not far from the Kingdom, but according to Christ's words he was not in the Kingdom, and as long as he was outside the Kingdom he was unsaved. There are many today who are keepeis of the commandments, but who are still outside the of the brewing company, the officials were unable to do so to the satisfaction of the government agents. The latter then examined the books of the association that had received the mon excellent paper as to the relation of the Christian people to the granting or refusing of liquor licenses, we desire to say that you seem not to understand that, according to the laws of Pennsylvania, that responsibility lies with the Courts of Quarter Sessions. You fail to take into consideration that in many communities, even in Washington county, the Christian people are sadly in the minority, and in many instances these are intimidated by the liquor people, sometimes by violence to their property, and even by threats of injury to their person.

Besides, they have so often found that their protests were of no avail; that many are saying, "What's the use?" The United Temperance League of Washington County makes this statement in fairness to the Christian people, and also wishes to say that everything is being done that, under the circumstances, can be done, against this evil traffic. The statement is signed by the Rev. ed Presbyterian Church. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Jane O'Roark of Cleveland, 0., and Miss 'Minnie Liddle of Boyce.

Mrs. John M. Speer of Canonsburg is a granddaughter. cemetery. Funeral services will be eld at ey and found it entered.

Further investigation revealed that the association had expended the money in the election of men friendly to the liquor interests to important national offices. Pneumonia Proves Fatal Mrs. Osceola Devore Weldon, well- Mrs. Liddle's late home Monday at 1 o'clock. Interment will be in the cem- etery at Peters Creek Church.

Kingdom. What they need to do Is to known in the Thomas section, diea at her home, 7347 Montlcello street, come to a decision to take a decided stand for the Lord Jesus Christ To East End, Pittsburgh, yesterday Closing Out On Dictionaries The Notes is getting ready to close County Mediczl Program The February meeting of the Wash be near the Kingdom is to be eternally lost. The only safe place is in the Kingdom. Choose now. ington County Medical Society will be morning, following a short illness of pneumonia.

She was aged 31 years. Funeral services will be held Monday from the home of her brother, Dud held at Washington next Tuesday. Dr. out its sale of the University Dictionaries. When the lot now on hand is exhausted no more will be ordered Buy now, if you want them.

Only 98 cents and three Notes coupons, while they last. 38-6 II. J. Repman will read a paper on Acute Disorders of the Lungs;" Dr. 1 their room, decided not to pro-ed with the drawing of the indict-ent, but to adjourn to 1.30 o'clock onday afternoon.

Should an indictment be re-ned the. next step would be the ling of a bench warrant for crr.pson's arrest. Dr. H. N.

Cameron, president, and D. Services tomorrow: preaching by the pastor, Dr. W. P. Aikin, and services each evening next week, except Saturday, by Rev.

J. A. Alexander of Crafton. The Rev. James H.

Grier pronounced the benediction. ley Devore, at Thomas. The interment will be in the Fairview cemetery. Besides her husbanr, Mrs. Weldon is survived by one child, five C.

T. Dodd on "Acute Disorders of the Nose and Throat," and Dr. H. F. Bailey on "The Bacteriology of Acute Res- H.

Fee, secretary, of the United Tem At theAlhambra perance League of Washington Julia Dean with all-star cast in "Ma- 1-39-1 Disorders." trlmony," today. years of age..