The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

THE DAILY Entered May 22nd, 1880, at Monongahela, as Second Class Matter, Under the Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SIXTY-SEVENTH YEAR NO 181 MONONGAHELA. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22. 1913 ONE CENT Local News Notes Team Victorious 'ill Enforce Law Shake-up lo Force No Sunday Calls Resolution Adopted Mrs. Lem Wstson, of Courtney, was a caller in town today.

Even in their condition the Monongahela Soccer team gave the famous Dunlevy team a hard tussle and they were only beaten after they had Wilson Layman is a Pittsburgh visi tor today. n'aved the ud river team to a standstill Philip Scott and Kent Scott are Pittsburgh visitors today. The game was at Dunlevy Saturday and ended 2-1. Manager Clark presented an almost new team showing many Albert Maloy is spending the voune faces. Radoan of the High day in Finleyville with relatives.

school a fast boy played a brilliant me Look at McCurdy's windows for a and Bobby Smith put up his usual star Xmas idea. adv. The use of the public drinking cup and the common towel has been prohibited by the Advisory Board of the State Board of Health, Barbers are forbidden to brush the hair of customers with a common brush and the proprietors of public eating houses and restaurants must hereafter cleanse all eating utensils after each individual use. The penalty for the provisions of this act is $10oor imprisonment of one month or both at the direction of the court. Health offiVer Craig has been busy notifying all persons to whom this act would apply, and he finds that it is being generally conformed with.

game and managed to get his goal as Miss Gladys Harlow, of Elrama, and usual. The lineup. Monongahela-1 Dunlevy-2 Miss Margaret Lowstetter.of Monessen, That there will be a shakeup in the force of the county state highway department was practically admitted by Engineer Foster who was i 1 Washington Saturday. I It had been reported here for some time that there were to be some change in the personnel of the force. When asked what changes were contemplated -in this direction Mr.

Foster replied that this would be determined more definite- ly the first of the year. He said how. i ever that any changes that might he made would rest with Highway Com- I missioner E. M. Bigelow.

Twenty-five members of the local force have recently been laid off on account of a lack of work, only five men being retained at present, in addition to Engineer Taylor. Mr. Foster stated that no additional were visitors yesterday with Miss Lena Kline Demmer Robertson. Smith R. Crawl L.

Edwards Peter Herrly and brother Clarence of With the exception of handling of strictly local calls in Washington all service of the National Telephone company in Washington county was suspended yesterday and every Sunday thereafter indefinitely. This was the notice sent out from the company's offices here Saturday to all its subscri iers 'n the Washington district and a storm of protest and indignation has swept the entire county. The order is the direct result of the arrest and fining here this week of the National company fo'r working its women employes more than 54 hours a week in violation of the recently en-enacted law regulating the hours of employes. The local officials refused to comment'on the situation except to confirm the report that the exchanges except in Washington would be closed tightly on Sunday until further notice. The National company has an automatic service in Washington and its local calls will be received as usual but no toll or long distance calls will be received and all so-called farmers lines will suspend business.

Reynal R. Gray East End, Pittsburgh, were Sunday vis Wilson C'H Hancock itors yesterday at the home of Mr. and Ronev L. Rosini Mrs. John Anton Sr.

Comer 0. Courtley R. I. Hynds Sanitary Crumb trays and scrapers at At a meeting of the Monongahela Ministerial Association, Dec. 19th resolutions were adopted, denouncing the liquor traffic and the resolutions were read in all the local churches yesterday, part of which is as follows: Resolved, We, the members of the Ministerial Association of this city, regarding the open saloon in our midst as one of the greatest enemies of our churches and our homes, do urgently calf the attention of all to the fact that with practical unanimity, the several congregations which we represent, do enjoin their members from engaging in the manufacture or sale of such liquor, or renting property for such purposes, or signing applications for licenses io- jons, or supplemental petitions, jt writing letters to the court asking the judges to grant such licenses, or presenting the same in jourt, or endorsing bonds of saloon keepers, or in any way aiding or this evil.

And we further agree that in so far as it lies within our power, we shall endeavor to have all such instances of aiding the traffic made a matter of public information. In view of these decisions and the teaching of the Word of God, and appreciating the great and determining influence of the act of a christian; we trust that no loyal christian seeking his own, his neighbor's and his church's welfare, will odium either upon himself McCurdy's. adv. Jackson Walkington Buy him shirts we have them from Kline 1. L.i Malarkey Radoan Russell 50c to Mrs.

Sarah Enlow Hill An illness of three days of pneumonia resulted in the death of Mrs. Sarah Enlow Hill at her home in Beallsville, yesterday morning. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. the interment being in Beallsville ceme tery.

Mrs. Hill was a daughter of John and Goals Malarkey, Courtley, R. Smith Ben Gil more, of Cokeburg, was a Referee Little. visitor in town Saturday. Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Roberts are Jemima Enlow vand was born near Pittsburgh visitors today. Miss Marie Fitzsimmons was a Pitts burgh visitor yesterday. Braneh Train Delayed The M. and W.

branch train due in thia city last night at 6:20 was delayed several hours when the engine broke down near Cokeburg. road work in thia district would be undertaken at the present time on account of lack of funds. He stated that on January 8 he would siil for the Mediterranean, where he expected to remain for five or fix weeks sight seeing and recuperating his strength. Meanwhile some of the roads in this section are in a deplorable condition notwithstanding the fact that the entire department had made promises that work of repairs would be started at once. Claysville where she spent her early life, March 19, 1839.

She was married Mrs. Ira Bebout will spend Christmas to the Rev. John Hill, a well known with her grand daughter, Mrs. William minister of the M. E.

church, May 19. Covert at Aspinwall. 1866. No children were born to them. Miss Helen McCurdy spent Sunday Mrs.

Hill had been a member of the M. E. church for 54 years, having united Policeman Dies Suddenly Policeman Christopher Wheatley, aged 52 years of Monessen was found with Mrs. Gayle Sherratt in Pitts burgh. with the church in 1859 She was an Gloves yes both dress and working Christmas Exercises Held The Junior and Intermediate depart Landef eld s.

adv. or the church of his choice by disregarding this appeal. active worker, a member of the aid society and charitable societies of the church. Mrs. Hill had been a resident of Beallsville for many years where she and her sister, Mrs.

Martha Hopkins, had resided. The Rev. Hill died 30 Mrs. Charles Bankert is a Pittsburgh Deeds Recorded Dec. 16, 1913-Matilda J.

Simmons, of Monongahela, to Joseph H. Simmons, of Monongahela, lot in the Third ward, Monongahela, fronting 26.33 feet on Geary street; consideration $1 and other valuable consideration. Also a lot in said ward, Monongahela, to Simeo R. Simmons, of Monongahela, fronting 51.33 feet on Coal street; consideration $1 and other valuable consideration. Also a lot in said ward to Porter K.

Simmons, fronting 25 feet on Geary street; consideration $1. December 9, 1913-F. F. Pierce, etux; Monongahela, to Frank P. Dickerson, lot in the Second ward.Monon-gahela, fronting 25 feet on ThirJ avenue; consideration $200.

visitor today. ments of the Presbyterian Sunday school held special Christmas exercises in the church last night at the regular Miss Katherine Roberts, of Scenery years ago. Hill, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. dead in bed when his daughter, Mrs. H. McLaughlin went to awaken him at 1:30 o'clock Sunday at his home on Second street and Knox avenue. Heart trouble is said to have caused his death.

He had worked all night, leavinggduty this morning at 5 o'clock to go home. When found hi9 body was cold. Policeman Wheatley was a cousin of Chief of Police J. C. Wheatley, of Monessen.

His widow and three daughters and two sons survive. evening church service. A ennstmas tree decorated with trimmings and light Men's and Woman's Umbrel'as Big showing at $1 00 to $10.00. See the hew detachable handle suit case umbrellas at $3.00, $4.00 and $5.00. Borland's.

adv Blythe. Buntley Carpet Sweeper The best vacuum cleaner made with Joseph Borland, of McKeesport, was an over Sunday visitor with relatives in MISS EDITH EMILY Of the Edith Emily Stock Co. appearing at the Anton this week. Anton Theatre The Edith Emily Stock Co. will return to the Anton Theatre this week by special request.

They will be seenin six high class plays opening bill Monday Night is unnamed a famous drama which has been played with great success in all the larger cities. Mr. Kohler Mgr. of this come pany has been successful in engaging some new members among them Mrs. Nellie Booth and Mr.

Albert Dwight both from a leading theatre in Pittsburg also Mr. Ormsby well known leading man through out the leading cities in the East Feature bill of the week is Alexander Dnma's famous play "Cam-ille" this play has attracted over flowing houses the country over and at the present time is playing at the "Pitt" theatre in Pittsburg. When Dumas read over his famous play he remarked "Although my writings may be forgotten "Camille" will live forever." Those who wish to commune with human nature should study On Christmas Eve. and Christmas Day and night every man, woman and child shall receive a present from our Huge Christmas tree which will be on the stage. Santa Claus will be there to greet the children every one is invited personally to meet each and every member of the Edith Emily Stock on the stage Christmas nignt.

On Tuesday night we will give an apple eating this city. ed with electric lights was a feature and an extensive programe was rendered in a very flattering manner conducted by Superintendent C. M. Hunter. The tree and trimmings and about 60 Christmas packages will be given to the Clairton mission.

Numerous other brush attached. Special price $10.00. Buy them here for Christmas gifts. Borland's. adv.

Mrs. William Caldwell, Miss Sadie Dague and Mrs. Clyde Caldwell were Charleroi visitors Saturday. Junior League Services The program given yesterday afternoon by the Junior League of the M. E.

church was a complete success. It was in charge of Mrs. Anton Schatzel and Miss Pearl Garber. Daniel Maloy, af Duquesne, was an List of Unclaimed Letters Letters to be advertised for week end Sandy Andy 39c This popular 50c toy is sold here at 35c; cut price on large size also Borland's. adv.

Christmas gifts were turned in and they will be given to local missions. The program was given under the direction of over Sunday visitor in town. Store Open Till 10:30 P. M. Borland's store open evenings until Christmas.

Extra help engaged. ing Dec. 20-13. See the silk bosom shirts for $1.00 Miss Katherine Mrs. Homer Elizabeth Elanc, T.

H. Conlin, Mrs. and $1.50 Landefeld's adv. Gaut, Miss Jane Williams and Miss Jennie Doney, A. R.

Harding, Fein Frances Cooper. Hampton, Isaac Maryland, Rev. V. Mrs. Margaret Wadsworth, of Union- town, came today to spend Christmas Maselli, Mabel McTheaney, Mis.

Oskar Layer. Special Music The choir of the Transfiguratien church rendered special music at the services yesterday. Violin solos were rendered. with her daughter Mrs. Harry Hog sett.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Downer will entertain the following relatives with a Christmas dinner; James Downer and family.Harry Downer and Downer, Miss Jennie Downer, Mrs. Mary Markell, Mr. and Mrs.

William Knapp and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Look Over The List Of Gifts in Borlands advertisement Mrs. and Mrs. James Crall and baby Pleasing Christmas Gifts Fine leather hand bags or German sil Margaret spent Saturday in Pittsburgh Big Christmas sale of Victrola at Borlands all grades in stock.

adv. Mufflers from 25c to 100 patterns of pocket knives at McCurdy's. adv. Local News Notes Mrs. L.

C. Smith left this morning for her home in Jefferson county after visit with her daughter Mrs. C. C. Gregg.

Mens Chinchilla overcoats all reduced Landef eld's. adv. Mrs. Frank Houston, of Johnstown, is visiting her mother Mrs. Lee Pentz.

Mrs. I. N. Atkins and daughter Elizabeth were Marianna visitors yesterday. Miss Julia Cotter, of the St.

Joseph ver mesh bags, special Christmas selection. Borland's, adv. Donald Herron. feld's. adv.

Lawrence Wood, of Pittsburgh, spent Successful Song Service A large congregation was present Real Live Santa Claus Landefeld's. -adv. John Hillwig is a business caller in Sunday with his parents Dr. and Mrs C. B.

Wood. Mrs. H. D. Ralston, who has been ill is able to be up and about her home.

Boys Felt Boots Ben Forsyth adv. Pittsburgh today. FAUBLE'S Hospital, Pittsburgh, has arrived home for the Christmas season. Red top Boots Ben Forsyth adv. Council will meet to-morrow evening FOR lTj mm MlsjiSM in city hall.

Regular routine business will be transacted, and the city em ployees will be paid their regular semi Man or Boys Christmas Gift monthly stipend for Christmas. Kent Nicholson, Harry Uiiderwood, last evening at the Methodist Episcopal church at which time the choir rendered an excellent service of song composed of music appropriate to Christmas. Solos, duetts, quartetes and anthems were on the program, and all were rendered well. The work of the chorus was exceptionaly well executed. Miss Luella Scott organist is director and much of the success was due to her untiring efforts.

The organ numbers were appreciated highly by the congregation. Visited Comrade Sixteen members of Starkweather PostJNo. 60, Grand Army of the Republic visited their comrade Fleming Cun. ningham, who is a patient in the Memorial- hospital yesterday. Mr.

Cunningham has been indisp sed for about eight months, and most of the time has been an inmate of the hospital. The members of the Post are preparing a Christmas box which will be sent to Comrade Cunningham. and James Buchanan, of Carnegie Tech are- spending the Holidays at their homes in this city. Fred Landefeld who is studying Boys Work at Y. M.

C. A. College and Train ing school in Chicago arrived home Sat urday and will spend the Christmas holidays with his mother Mrs. Emeline Landefeld. Monongahela City Trust Co.

Monongahela City, Pa. issues $10, $20, $50 and $100 "A.B.A." Cheques, in any amount desired, for travel in the United States or foreign countries. Don't risk loss by carrying large amounts of cash, or embarrassment by offering your personal check. All over the world, "A.B.A." Cheques are known to be good, and your signature identifies you. Guths and Liggetts Chocolates and Bon-Hons in fancy boxes and pretty baskets.

Range in prices 30c to $6 00. Select them while the Stock is large. Druggists and Optometrists GRODECOUR BROS. Plain or initial handkerchiefs Landefeld's. adv.

Walter, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Voorhis of Hazel Kirk, was a visitor last week with his grand father John Van Voorhis. Hats and Caps Suit and Overcoat Bags and Suit Cases Neckwear and Hosiery Separate or in Sets Bath Robes Smoking Jackets Nightshirts Pay Shirts Pajamas Leather Novelties Fancy Vests Sweater Coats Umbrellas Gloves 32 Coffee Machines at McCurdy's. adv Mrs.

Letitia Sampson will be hostess Buy Them Here We have in stock all grades of Vic trolas at $15, $25, $40, $50, $75, $100 and $200. A Victrola will make an ideal Christmas present; big stock of records Borland's. adv. to a family dinner on Christmas. The guests will include James P.

Moore and children, W. K. Vance Esq. and family, Mrs. Annetta Sampson and children, and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Brubaker and little daughter Sara Jane of Summitt Park. Covers will be laid for fifteen. 3V CowMtvous CWislmas The First I OEM TOMORROW Standard Barbara Tennent in "The National Bank Tittle Roll" A great two real feature. ESTABLISHED 1850 ALEXANDER CO.

BANKER Monongahela City, Penna. INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS Joker "The tramps dentists" with Max Asher end Lee Morris. Monongahela City Christmas can be made merrier not only this year but for years to come by presenting to your son or daughter a It is the surest incentive to accumulate funds in reserve where they will earn good interest. Pa. And many articles not mentioned here.

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