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The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

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7. i Knmt May 22uJ. 110. a' Mouuoffahela. Pa.

aa Second Clan Mail Matter. Under the A.t of Co rreaa. March 3. 1W SIXTY-SIXTH YEAR-NO, 75 MONONGAHELA. PA, MONDAY.

AUGUST 19, 1912 ONE CENT Pfpn ip fi r(p am Ji oiL WHO TTWID) firarcl Jsry Fcssd Ti The grand jury was adjourned Mysteriously Shot WE Queen Contest TOOK WOMAN FOR Tki ftesh cf to Kigtsrs Between 3,000 and 4,000 devotees of the union labor cause picnicked Saturday at Eldora park when thesecond an nual outing of sub-district No. 3, of District No. 5 United Mine Workers of America was held. The affair was featured by the presence of William Green, ex-president of the Ohio min workers, and the officials of this district. With Vice President Charles Pritch-ard, of Monongahela, acting as chai r.

man, several addresses were made Chief among the speakers was Mr-Green, who is a legislator in Ohio. President Van Bittner, of Pittsburgh, president of the Pittsburgh district made an a 8 s. Assemblyman William Feeney of Charleroi, and Louis Goaziou who is a Socialist candidate for as HI ASSAULT Mrs. Nick Morkovitch is Lying at Her Home Axleton in a Critical Condition, While Her Would be Assailant is Thought to be Under Arrest. Result of a Drunken Fight.

The big contest for the Queen of of the Mouse Carnival which was held here last week, closed Saturday evening under the most favorable auspices. The affair attracted much interest and the result was a surprise to many -Following is the result of the contest. Diamond Ring and Queen of the Carnival Name Votes First Miss Margaret Smith 476 Second Miss Lida Woods. 2265 Girls Doll Contest First-i-Miss Mary Conlin 2289 Second Miss Wilda White 905 Third Miss Agnes Bane 552 Fourth Miss Alice Fulton 509 Fifth Bertha Stevenson 260 Boys Bicycle Contest First Gordon Wilson 2065 Glenn Williams 53Q Baby Contest Prize Diamond Ring First Waaler James Bovveii 997 Second Maud Glassei 155 Third Elizabeth Wilson 108 The final count of the contest was made at the Crystal Pharmacy where the contestants assembled and were taken to the Carnival Grounds. A committee of the Moose Ljdge presented each with the prizes with appropriate words of thanks for the assistance and co-operation.

All seemed satisfied and the contest was one of the most successful ever conducted in the city. Notice to Eagles All members of Monongahela Aerie No. 532 F. O. E.

are requested to meet at the Eagles Home Chess street, Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 for the purpose of attending the funeral of Brother Samuel Williams. K. W. Steel, W. P.

Edward Taylor Secy. William T. VanVoorhis is a visitor in Pittsburgh today. Mrs. Daniel Chesarown expects to leave tomorrow for a visit with her sea Dr.

Howard Chessrown in Youngstown. Her grandson Scudder Darraeh. will accompany her as far as Beaver where he will visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Herbert Hertzog and children of Bentleyville were guests yesterday at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Wightman. SURPLU8 $50,000 on Savings Deposits. For the Traveler abroad A NECESSITY For the Traveler at home A CONVENIENCE the trite ind tunely ehtoiwt I er ear nnt Iris A peculiar accident befell Joseph Conley, a well known railroader, Saturday night, while he was enroute to his home in Elrama.

Fortunately the affair is not expected to terminate seriously though the victim is suffering from a revolver wound. Conley had been in this city and was returning to his home about midnight. On a lonely part of the road he was accosted by a man who looked him in the face and said "you're the man I'm looking for" and reached for his hip pocket. Conley thoueht this was his cue to run and he started in stantly. He had not gone far when a shot rang out and he felt the twinge of a bullet in his shoulder.

The assailant turned and quickly disappeared. Conley came to this city where Dr. R. V. Stewart dressed the injury and he later went to the Memorial hospital.

The police are rather mystified at the shooting and think there is something about it that has not as yet developed, tyo arrests have been made but developments are expected today. Conley is not in a serious condition. Death of Mrs. Dtnlilt At her home in Gregg street Saturday evening, occurred the death suddenly of Mrs. Katherine Daniels, wife of John Daniels, one of the oldest residents of First ward.

Death was due to a rupture of a blood vessel near the heart and occurred a few hours after the at tack. The funeral. services will be heU Tuesday morning at ten o'clock from the late home and will be in charge of Rev. Albert M. Gregg.

The interment will be made in the Monongahela cemetery Mrs. Daniels was 62 years of age and has been a resident of the First ward practically all her life. She enjoyed aie circle of friends who learn with regret of her -udden death. Mrs. Daniels had been down street early in the evening and it was then that she was first seized by the attack.

She was later removed to her home and Dr. H. T. Billick summoned. Death was inevitable, however, and occurred a short time later.

Together with her husband John Daniels the following children survive, Mrs. Katherine Haywood, Ginger Hill, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Charleroi, Mrs. Lucy Hoffman, Mrs. Susan Kianey and Miss Margaret of this city and John, William, George and Harry of this city, ttaohlni CaufhtFln.

c. row Hanlon's Hupmobile had a nar- escape from destruction by fire Sunday afternoon at the Eureka Garage Mr Hanlon and one of the Garage atten dants were engage in some repair work on the machine end in striking a match to see the work some gasoline which had escaped was ignited and in a moment the machine was a mass of flames It was hurriedly backed out of the gar age and with the aid of fire xtingushers the flames were quickly subdued. Some damage waa done, but it waa ouly by quick action that! the machine was saved. -y Mrs. Alice Webb returned Saturday from an extended stay with her sister in Marietta, Ohio.

Mr. Webb and little sons met his mother at Finley-ville. Miss Wilda Caseber, of Venetia, was a caller in town yesterday Mathew Murphy spent Sunday in Youngstown. Stephen Donley of Clairton spent Sunday with friends in Riverview. sembly were other speakers.

Ben Ben. aetwo ana rami unoura of tats worth poke for the foreign miners. James D. HaysDtad James Drennen Hays one of the old residents of the Coal Bluff section died Sunday at noon aged sixty-one years. Death was due to cancer of the liver with which he has suffered for a long while.

The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock and the interment will be made in the Monongahela cemetery. Deceased has lived near Coal Bluff practically all his life and he was known to many residents of this city. His widow and several children survive. Dlid From Tuberculosis Alice Helen Wilkinson, aged thirteen years, died at her home in Chess street Sunday morning from tuberculosis. Death followed a long illness and the patient resignation of the little girl was ever a matter of much comment among her friends.

She was the daughter of Walter Wilkinson and was well known among a large circle of playmates and friends. Funeral services were held this afternoon at three o'clock and the interment was made in the Monongahela cemetery. See the for S8. 78 Landefelds window. Mrs.

Evelyn Morris is a visitor in Pittsburgh today. Mrs. Ida M. Gleason of California is a visitor here today. CAPITAL $150,000.00 4 per cent.

Interest paid Let el tipltie Do a General Banking and a Iffk 1 w-gg-i-s M0K0KSAKEU OF. noon Saturday, having practically cleaned up the list of criminal canes listed for presentment. There may be one or two cases to come before it when it again convenes this afternoon. Sat urday the jury paid a visit to the coun ty jail, through the quarters there, and also to the county heating, ventilating and lighting plant, which is now run ning in fine shape. A few cases were up for consideration Saturday, and bills were returned.

The following bills have been returned by the grand jury: Tree Bills. Commonwealth vs. Litig Kojak, fornix, et cet. Mary Dirik. prosecutor.

Commonwealth vs. Joe Tarovish, assault and battery. Mary Tarovish, prosecutor. Commonwealth vs. Joe Magane, ag gravated assault and battery.

Ignored Commonwealth vs. Andy Couches, alias Andy Powash, selling liquor with out license. Steve Falorie prosecutor- Commonwealth vs. Lizzini, selling liquor without license. Showir for Young Coupli A miscellaneous shower was held Sat urday evening for Mr.

and Mrs. William Jackson whose marriage was an event of last week. The affair was held at the home of his parents in Hazzard and during the evening there were about one hundred guests in attendance. Plenty of amusement was furnished by music, dancing and various other pleasantries and at the conclusion Mrs. Frank Jackson, Mrs.

Thomas Mathews and Mrs. John Howe served refreshments. The young people were the recipients of many handsome gifts from their friends. Mrs. Jackson was formerly Miss Eva Pounds of McDonald.

In Aldormin Day's Court Alderman A. R. Day has been work ing overtime since Saturday night and many were the cases that were heard in his court. Walter Petrovitch was arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday night. The arrest was made by Joseph Chalfant of the railroad force.

The man will be given a hearing this evening. Officer J. A. Henderson arrested Mike Petros, on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He had a pair of of brass kucklers in bis possession and is said to have tried to hit a man with them.

He will also get a hearing this evening. Six drunks and two trespassers were arrested by the officers and were all as sessed fines of $2.00 each and costs which will go into the city treasury. William Shultz returned to his home in Cleveland yesterday after a visit here. Mrs. rhultz will return David Smith of Ellsworth was a caller in town yesterday.

A. B. Cowan and son spent Sunday with friends in Pittsburgh. Miss Grace Baird will arrive Wednss day for a visit with Miss Harriet Haz zard. Miss Flora Wilson accompanied her sister and niece home to Beaver for the week end.

Friends of John Teeters in Fourth street, will regret to learn that on Sat urday be was taken to the- Memotial Hospital where he is snfferiag with a uremic derangement. Frank Byers left this morning for his vacation to be spent in Mercer. A Chance To Save Honey Owing to the popularity of our last week's offer we have decided to continue it one week longer. Here Is The Offer Come to our store and buy anything you happen to want amounting to 25c or more and take with you absolutely free any 10c article in the store. Remember, there are no restrictions.

You can have 10c worth of any goods in stock. Crystal Pharmacy L. C. Shoemaker Prop. Commercial Hotel Bldg.

Monongahela in The three prisoners were started for this city, the constable not caring to truat his prisoners to the shaky jail at Manown. On the way to Monongahela they were attacked several times by a mob of foreigners in an attempt to take the prisoners from them but each time the constable and his two sturdy deputies kept them off with club and revolver. At the entrance to the bridge the officers were again set upon by the mob and a fight followed in which the officers had a hard time to keep their prisoners. This they did, however and in due time they were lodged in the local jail to await a hearing before justice of thej Peace E. T.

Graham, at Gallatin. The wan who is charged with the actual attack upon Mrs. Morkowitch bears a bad reputation among the foreigners and is generally feared. Many of the foreigners declare he is a Black Hand agent and was implicated in the recent explosion of the butcher shop an general store of Tony Christina at Axle ton. tney say tnat arter the pres ent charge against him is disposed of further charges of a serious nature will be preferrrd against the man.

The men will be given a preliminary hearing late this afternoon before Justice Graham Mrs. Frank Myers and Miss Jenni Weir were Duquesne visitors yesterday W. J. Byers is a visitor in Homestead totay. Mrs.

Edgar Lewis of VanVoorhis was a caller in town this morning, Alexander McVicksr of Marianna spent Sunday with friends here. miss Maoei uoivin is a visitor in Bentleyville today. The funeral services were held Sunday for Ralph Tuttle aged eight months who died'on Friday. The services were held from the Tuttle home and the inter ment was in the Monongahela cemetery, All straw hats off Landefelds. Mrs.

Harry Hogaett will leave this week for a visit with her mother in Uniontown. BUY That School Suit NOW Sam Peck Suits REDUCED $4.50 $3.75 $6.00 Suits $5.00 Suili WAISTS REDUCED 50c Waists jM $1.00 Waists 7Sc MWGOR'S all fight was in progress in which a half a dozen different articles were used as weapons. During the melee some person drew a knife and stabbed the woman several times once in the arm, in the left side in the back and the stomach. She was badly wounded and her pitiful cries quickly broke up the fight. She was carried to her home nearby and the Dr.

C. T. Graves called to attend her in the meantime the man or men who had done the cutting made their escape. Constable James Rue, of Forward township heard of the affair and started an investigation. At the scene of the crime he learned that the men had escaped and had probably gone to Manown He proceeded to that place, were he had reasons 1 1 believe that they were hiding in a certain house.

He deputized Arch J. Boorman and Samuel Kelley and entered the house. A thorough search was made of the premises and finally two men were found hiding in the cellar. They were placed under arrest anc it is said a knife covered with blood was found on the person of one of them. They put up something of a fight but were quickly subdued' and handiuffed.

Later another man was found hiding in the upstairs of the same house. Get that boys school suit this week Landefelds. Mrs. R. L.

McMahon has returned home from Cambridge Springs where she has spent several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. C. L.

Blackburn and children of Pittsburgh were visitors yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Teeple.

A horse belonging to Morris Taylor ran off Saturday afternoon while near the brick yard out the creek and when it reached Main street the animal attempted to go through Kelley's grocery store. It was later stopped and no particular damage was done aside from a few breaks to the wagon. 50 dozen of those men's white hem-stiched handkerchiefs placed on sale today for 2c-Landefelds. KEEP YOUR IQOUTH HEUTHV Rexall Tooth Paste, Pleasing and Dainty, Is Good for the Mouth The perfect tooth preparation should have antiseptic properties that destroy the germs of decay. Simply brushing off the teeth will not do this.

It is essential, if the mouth is to be healthy, not only that the teeth be cleaned, but that the whole mouth be purified, made antiseptically clean. In this way, the general bodily health is also promoted, for it is influenced gieatly by the health of the mouth. Rexall Tooth Paste contains antiseptic properties that make it not only a toilet necessity, but a health requisite. It is not only pleasing and dainty to use, but it leaves the mouth antiseptically pure and clean, and feeling cool and comfortable. It goes to every crevice, destroying the germs of decay.

Its use helps to make and keep the mouth in perfect health. It removes the tartar from the teeth, and helps to sweeten the breath. It is a delightful dentifrice, made for the needs of people who are particular about the care of their mouth and teeth. We guarantee it to pleBse you or money back. Price, 25 cents.

Sold in this community only at our Btore. omi twmi "Till Raull tint" The most serious affair resultant from the holiday Saturday among the miners, occurred Saturday night about eight o'clock at Axleton, across the river. One woman Mis Nick Morkowitch waa perhaps fatally injured in a drunken fight among the foreigners. Three men are held pending the outcome of her injuries and even though nothing more serious developes they will forced to face a charge of felonious cut ting. It appears that the foreigners in that locality decided to spend the day drink ing ana carousing, instead of going to F.ldora Park for the annual outing as all the deeeqt respectable miners did.

During the day much liquor and side drinks were disposed of and toward evening the miners were in pretty bad shape. Mrs. Morkowitch conducts a boaid- ing house at that place and about eight o'clock she started out among the neighboring houses to round up her boarders for the night. This she had some difficulty in doing, but eventually succeeded in getting a number of them together and started for home. On the way they met another party of foreigners and stepped to talk things over.

This is how most of the fights among the foreigners start and it was not long before trouble resulted and a free for Chargid With Highway Robbery On the charge of being highwaymen Andy Parzanett and Alex Odell were arrested Sunday evening by Constable Robert Tidball. The information against them was made before Alderman A. R. Day by Joseph Smith who resides in Cincinnati Patch. Smith says that he was on his way home Saturday night when the two men set upon him, beat him and knocked him down.

He declares they went through his clothes robbing him of $10 in money, a watch, a knife and a quart of whiskey. When Constable Tidball arrested the two men he recovered the watch but the other articles were not located. The men were givena hearing before Alderman Day this morning and were held for court. Mrs. L.

J. Sax was a visitor in Fred- ricktown on Sunday. Mrs. E. Silverman was a visitor in Donora yesterday.

The Lutheran church was struck by the lightening this afternoon and con- I i m. aiuerauie ra a was aone. 1 no storm raged violently for more than an hour and the rains and lightening did considerable damage in this section. The storm of Sunday also did considerable damage throughout the county. Mrs.

Robert Abrams has returned from a visit with her daughter in Chautauqua. James Pates left Saturday night for Kentucky where Mrs. Pates and three children have been visiting: his rela Mr. Pates will bring his family home in his machine, arriving here Fri day- Prof, and Mrs. C.

P. McCormick, of Bentleyville, were here on Sunday. Dr. Hsrbct Dewar, of Elizabeth, was in town on Sunday. DllEAMLAND Tangled White Fawus Indian Iove The Editor GEM Tomorrow Feature Under Two KlHg iu two reels CITY TRUST COMPANY PA Trust Company Business ESTABLISHED 1850 AlEXAIUDER CO.

BANKERS Monongahela City, Pnna. INTEHEST PAID ON DEPOSITS THE Fauble 25 per cent REDUCTION On all odd Suits will interest You Mr. Buy or Gome And See AT 222 Main St. Monongahela HE HAS MONEY IN THE BANK This aeiileuc is pleaiaut to the ear and full of picture. It suggest industry, Jcomimy, honest effort, peroaveimn-e and good judguieut, It la a good ambition, ia a perfect habit httv hiv in tb tfcuk.

THE FIRST NA TIONAL BANK -Of- UonongahwU CltyLPa. iSQCOL'UTh'OUS, OONVKNIKNT, SAlJ. 4 luterest Paid ou Saviugs Accouuts..

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