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The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 1

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HI Mfc A ME ,1 IfTIlLa Entered May 22nd, WHO, at Monongahela, as Second Class Matter, tinder the Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. MONONGAHELA, FRIDAY. JULY 17. 1914 ONECENT IXTY-EIGHTH YEAR NO. 47 Company WOMAN SUFFRAGE led By Tongue Was Almost Severed Valuations Are Finished DEPARTMENT Off For Camp Fall of Slate EDITED BY MRS.

HOMER E. GRACE. Assistant Press Chairman. His tongue almost severed as the re The Chautauqua Readers Outing The International Chautauqua Reading Circle members held their annual picnic at the beautiful home of Mrs. John Sampson near Eldora yesterday afternoon, making the trip in the Engler auto bus.

Sixteen members of the circle wearing red and green Redpath Brockway Chautauqua hats made the trip through Donora and thence to the Sampson home. Along the way the coming Monongahela Chautauqua and at different stops the happy picnickers After several busy days of prepara he was loading a car to make tion the members of Co. A left this sult of running into a clothesline, Lewis Cleaver, the 15 year old son of John Massachusetts has the largest pro trip out of the mine for the to morning for the annual encampment portion of insane persons to its popula Cleaver, of Centerville borough, is in a be held at Indiana, Pa. The local citi tion of any state in the Union. This ke Siner, aged 21 years, single, )wn, was killed in the (iallatin the Pittsburgh Coal when The Merchants Outing The plans for the merchants outing at Kenny wood Park, Thursday, August 13, are fast assuming concrete shape, and it promises to be the event of the sea son.

Nearly all the merchants have signified their willi mess to close their respective places of business on that day and join the merry throng. Slides advertising the affair have been pie-pared and they will be hown in the local theatres each evening, and may be sent to some of the motion picture houses in our neighboring towns. The transportation- committee have all the details arranged and plenty of, cars to accomodate all who wish to go will provided. All the other committees have their business in ship shape and if the weather zen soldiers had all their paraphernal very serious condition at his home. The injury which is a most peculiar one is in readiness last evening and this morn neneath a fall of slate.

Another ing entrained at the railroad yards where two coaches and a box car tor very painful and the swollen tongue makes it very inconvenient for the young man as he is unable to talk or take any nourishment. would give their cheers. the camp equipment were in waiting fact is revealed by government figures lately made public. Massachusetts likewise has the oldest Anti-SulFrage Association in the United States. It is clear therefore that the existence of an anti-suffrage association tends to promote insanity! At lenst that is the sort of inference the anti-sutfragist Mrs.

Sampson was assisted in serving Capt Hartland stated this morning by her hquseguest Mrs. William Thursday at 3 o'clock p. m. the boy that he would have his entire company at in the same room was bruised by the falling slate when par aught but freed himself and ner workman warning about the eideiit. Bebout and Yohe took of the body and prepared it for The funeral will take place tw afternoon from Bebout Carroll and all were made comfortable at the pretty country home.

On the in camp. The local militiamen are in started to the stable and was running rapidly. He failed to notice a wire which was stretched from the corner of two fine shape and expect to give a good ac large cool veranda shaded by clinging would have drawn if the largest propor count of themselves while in camp County valuations which have just been completed at the county commissioners' office show the following figures for this city and New Eagle. Monongahela Number of taxables, value of occupations, number of horses, 170; value of horses number of cattle, value of cattle, $895; number acres of coal, 52 value of coal, number of acres of surface, 50; value of surface, value of houses, lots, etc. total value for county purposes, money at interest, military enrollment, number of dogs, 76.

New Eagle Number of taxables value of occupations, number of horses, 15; value of horses, $695; number of cattle, value of cattle, $155; acres of coal, 222; value of coal, acres of surface, 225; value of surface, value of houses, lots, total value for county purposes, money at interest, military enrollment, 294; number of dogs, 57. vines a rare afternoon of pleasure was tion of insanity had been found in Wy Regular drills have been held lately, and spent at fancy work and in sewing, oming where women have voted longer mormie. with interment in the hike to the Cannon farm last batur man is there will be one of the largest crowds that ever left Mon than anywhere else in the Union. Alice day evening put them right on edge for Some of the picnickers took an enjoyable hike over the farm and partook of the refreshing country air. On the lawn buildings and went crashing into it at breakneck speed.

The wire struck him in the mouth and as a result the tongue was almost severed about one and a half inches from the point. Only a small portion of the tongue remained and the Stone Blackwell. the military routine they will have to ongahela present at the well known park on hursday, August 13. undergo. under shade trees contests were en This year the soldiers will be equipped "Life" offered a prize for the best essay on "Feminism." It received 2847 essays and adjudged the prize to the one which solemnly affirms: "Man operation performed in sewing it was in recular marching order.

Each joyed and in one contest each member receive a slip of paper and when they Chautauqua Guarantors Meet A meeting of Chautauqua guarantors a very delicate one. Dr. Manning of Beallsville, attended the boy. guardsman will carry everything neces sary for encampment, including blank is designed to do the labor of the was held at the Y. M.

C. A. last world." It is hard to fancy what would read the contents much amusment was derived. The slip of paper received by Mrs. Alfred Watson called for a sole from her "sweet soprano All et, canteen, belt, bayonet, with become of the world if all the women evening.

Tickets to the amount ot 4tJ the exception of the tent. This para were reported sold and there were a especially all the mothers of the fam phernalia will weigh 65 pounds to the the slips contained such little notes each number of persons who had not report- man. The luggage for the entire Business And The Outlook Of the hopeful indications the most member requested to do something d. All guarantors and ticket sellers ilies should fold their hands and cease to do any work. But then "Life" is a funny magazine.

The Woman's Journ company, aside from that carried by ahela eeuiejUry. Deputy Coro-M. Kier, of Allegheny county, Monongahela to day and made istigalion. 'I'he inquest will Le week. The Game Tomorrow ominggame tomorrow between ball club and the Allegheny I club is causing much interest the fans.

The Allegheny boys orities here and the two fine hey put up on the Fourth of is the cause. They have added 3W players, all of whom have in big company and they prompt up even bet'er ball than when re here before. Charles Davis not play against them on the will be in the game tomorrow ither Cy McGinty or Huffman rl. The game will start at 3:30 sharp. toward the entertainment of the after are asked to report every evening at the men will amount to only about two noon.

Mrs. Watson delightfully rendered al. striking is a slight increase in the unfilled orders of the Steel Corporation. the Y. M.

C. A. at 8 o'clock the number sold. Persons who signed pledges "Oh Fair, Oh Sweet Oh Holy" and later small wagon loads. In former years this lugg-ge made about four large This is reinforced by the statement of a she and Mrs.

Hugh Louttitt contributed a last year for tickets are requested to Why Clergymen Should Not Vote wagon loads. duet accompanied by Miss Mary Ham secure their tickets as early as possi paper in Pittsburgh, controlled by Senator Oliver, that the business of the Next Thursday will be inspection day, 1st Because they ought not to be mond. ble. The guarantors feel that every when each company will be handled and contaminated. The president of the local circle, Miss looked over by men of the regular person who signed for tickets is under obligation to take them for unless a 2nd Because they are sometimes im Annie Teeters, was honored by being Lower Court Reversed In an opinion handed down by the superior court the judgement of the lower court is reversed in the suit of Edward U.

Spence formerly of Monongahela, against the borough of Stockdale. The plaintiff was the Under the decree of the appelate court the case comes back for new trial. In this action the plaintiff was awarded six and one fourth cents damages. He sought compensation for personal injuries sustained when he fell over a bad board in a walk army. It is expected that Company A city is beginning to resume its normal proportions.

These two items from the steel world are of the more significance that it is in steel and iron that the depression began, and in which alone it practical. large number had signed pledges no will stand well in thi3 in-pection as the did Hecame thov already have "in chosen as a delegate to represent the circle at the New York Chautauqua this contract would have been signed by training this year has beon rigid and up direct influence." he guarantors. summer. In serving a delicious repast, to the standard. has been really serious.

4th Because, if they have no vote Mrs. Sampson was assisted by Mrs. Camp Beaver is excellently located on The improvement in iron and steel is and are not eligible to office, they would Carroll and Misses Alice and Helen a plateau. The brigade will always be comlortable." The drainage is perfect attributed to freer buying by the railroads, and this is presumably inspired by the assurance of very heavy crops. Sampson.

In leaving after the' mem bers gave their hostess a Chau Boys' Y. M. C. A. Camp The Y.

M. C. A. ('amp for boys will have more influence for they would then necessarily be disinterested and nonpartisan and legislators would then recognize that any request they might and no matter how much rainfall is experienced, the camp will be reasonably tauqua salute and voted her just The Pennsylvania Railroad has ordered on Beau street, in the borough of Stock-dale, breaking a leg. He was laid up for several weeks.

as happy a hostess as ever. It dry. The brigade headquarters was make would be unselfish. The Wo 100,000 tons of rails. In the last fortnight reported on the number of idle was a pleasing and profitable outing as erected today.

It faces the parade man's Journal. The suit had rough sledding from the all the affairs of the circle are, especial open on the Cheat River near Beaver-hole July 29th. The camp will be out iwo weeks and the fee will be Ten Dollars not including transportation. All boys who expect to attend the camp are asked to notify the Secretary on or before July 21st. cars decreased over 12,000.

Gross earnings are still less than last year, but start When the case was first called for trial the defense secured a continuance. ly the annual picnics held at the Sampj Why We Oppose Women Traveling grounds, and from the headquarters the movements of the en'ire brigade can be observed. Special excursion trains will be run son farm. for four weeks in succession the deficit When the case did come to trial and 1st Because our great grandmothers Scarlet Fever Abating ra has been considerably exer-' late over an epidemic of sivr-r, and many misleading state mve gained circulation. Keports otal number of cases have been exaggerated and even a state-, effect that the entire town quarantined has been given although such a movement been contemplated by the health ties ioard of health has the contagion hand now and it is thought that ther spread of the disease has iminated.

compared with last year has rapidly never asked to travel in trains. over the Pennsylvania railroad Sunday 2nd Because woman's place is in the Johnny Eckbreth has arrived home from the Hon. C. A. Bentley farm at The increase of bank clearings is a after a hard fight, the jury awarded the plaintiff the small sum named.

The plaintiff moved for a new trial, which was refused. From the judgement of the lower court an appeal was taken. and a number of visitors from this city will attend this encampment. home and not in the trains. sure sign of enlarged volume of busi 3rd Because it is unnecessary for Dicksonburg, where he showed the farmers of that place how to stack hay ness.

The clearings for last week were there is no place reached by train that and haul shocks in the new way a little largei than the week before and 14.3 per cent larger than a year ago. Vernon Hazzard represented the plaintiff, and Attorney Hugh Fergus cannot be reached by foot. 4th Because it will double the work Dull as the stock business in New York Johnny's work in the harvest field made the country gentlemen's hair stand on the borough. of the conductors and brakemen, who end and he was presented with a boquet are already overburdened. Association Meeting The Mens Association of the Monongahela Memorial hospital met last evening in the Alexander banking rooms with an excellent attendance of members.

Important matters of business were transacted and the following staff of physicians was chosen: Doctors C. B. Wood, C. Francis Linn, R. V.

Stewart, LeRoy Hoon, C. T. Graves, G. H. Murphy, P.

M. Wall, Harry Bailey, Frank H. Under of alf alfa. 5th Because men play cards and is, the clearings there were about 25 per cent larger than a year ago, which, in the absence of speculation, seems to point to heavier buying in the primary markets Philadelphia Record. Adam Salzman Dead Adam Salzman.

aged 38 years died smoke in trains, and there is no reason to believe that women will behave Ray 'Bamford, residing near Valley at his home in New Eagle, last night, better. Alice Duer Miller in N. Y. Inn, and employed in the Donora mills, of tuberculosis. The funeral arrange Times.

was taken suddenly ill while on his way ments have not yet been completed. Organized Christian Endeavor A number of members of the Christian Endeavor Society of the local Presbyterian church wentlto Coal Bluff last evening when they organized a similar society at the Methodist Protestant church at that place. The regular routine of the program was shown the new Endeavors and the full service as conducted at the regular meetings was led by Corwin Barclay. There is a promising future ahead for the new society. Those who made the, trip were Misses Mary Wight-man, Jean Long, Jean Stathers and Gazelle Harrison and Messrs C.

M. Hunter, A. McVicker, Corwin Barclay, Homer Horn, E. P. Brown and William A large number of Monongahelans left The deceased returned from the State to work this morning.

He was taken to the office of Alderman McAlister and his father notified, who took him home this morning for the Bentleyville Camp wood, H. T. Billick, G. K. Hays and C.

Farquhar. Sanitarium at Cresson, Wednes arrival To Open Later nances are that the Keystone .1 will not open in New Eagle un-Jay night Announcements as tpening time will be made later )aily. The car containing shows eiry-go round are still lost on the Tonight and each evening closes Prof. Rogers con- id will give concerts on the streets Ir. Hart who sings to beat the ill sing popular songs.

Local Newt Notes grounds where they will spend some time in a buggy. in cottages at the camp. Thomas Cowan, the Monongahela day evening, where he had been taken in the hope that he might improve, but the inroads of the fatal disease had so impaired his condition that there was Valley Nickelodeon King, of Monessen, was a business caller in town yesterday. no hopes for a recovery. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Blackberries, Kaspberries, Huckle berries and gooseberries. Corrin Penrod. adv. peaches and Arizona cantalopes Penrod-adv. Mrs.

Frank Matthews; of Axelton, Checks Being Received The first checks for payment of the school appropriation for this year were sent out from the state treasury Mon day, fifty-two warrants from the department of public instuctin, calling for $129,589.51 being honored. The payment this year is a month earlier than last year and it is announced that the warrants will be paid as rapidly as presented. More than $5,000,000 will be paid to schools. Monesson Postmaster Named President Wilson on Wednesday even and Mrs. Ed.

Rodgers, of Koscoe, are visittng today in Pittsburgh. ing sent to the senate the name of Edmond Jeffries to be confirmed as Miss Margaret Keymer left this morn Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bratsing, of Philadelphia, are spending the day with Miss Helen Mrs. Bratsing will be pleasantry refflembered here as Miss Lorn as Waftbft.

postmaster at Monessen. ing for an over Sunday visit in McKees- SAVED Mr. Jeffries was selected from a num port. BEAUTY SPECIALIST HERE Week of July 20th. Make appointments at the store to have her call at your home for Free Facial Massages Free Personal Beauty Advice Free Samples of Harmony Toilet Aids You are in no way obligated to purchase articles she will demonstrate, it is simply to introduce HARMONY TOILET AIDS which are sold only at Grodecour Bros.

Sole distributoi'i Harmon)) Jtiii Monongahela, Pennsylvania The Miss Jen Hammond will arrive home AT tomorrow or the first of the week after ber of candidates who aspired to hold the position of postmaster and the contest while quiet on the surface, has been one rather prolonged and bitterly fought. The office pays an annual a visit with friends at McClure, Pa. Mrs. William Marshall of Jackson Fauble's street is spending the day with relatives The First Thorough Equipment in Mingo. salary of $2,700 with every prospect for a gradual increase and is considered a pretty nice political plum.

National Bank Saul Krakusin, manager of the Peo ples store was a business caller in Char- leroi this morning. Pa. James S. Pates left this morning for i You will only a visit with his family who are at Chau tauqua. ft -TT The equipment of the First National Bank is remarkably complete in every detail.

This is one of the reasons why it is so ml to handle all banking business entrusted to it in such a Ohd satisfactory manner. Accounts subject to check are invited. know how many Miss Lottie Hodgson, of Wilkinsburgjl Christian Plcnlo A Success The picnic held yesterday at Williams Grove by the Christian church Sunday school was a great success. The weather was ideal and auto busses carried the large crowd to the pretty grove out Pigeon creek. A delightful day va spent in the country and games, races tugs of war and numerous other amusements were enjoyed and by dusk all had returned to town.

is visiting Mrs. William Markell, of I Jackson street. State, Ci'ty and County Depository. Mr. and Mrs.

H. C. Sutman is a I you can save Pittsburgh visitor today. Fancy cooking apples at Corrin Penrod adv. 1 wnen you see Charles Tapsico arrived home yester the goods and day after a vaction spent at New York, Coal Barges Sink Thirty-one coal barges, belonging.

to the Monongahela River Consoliaated Philadelphia and other points. prices. When you want good things to eat, ESTABLISHED IflSO ALEXANDER CO. Coal and Coke company, loaded with give us your order Corrin Penrod- adv. 1,000 tons of coal each, sank' at Baton Rouge, Tuesday night, during a torrential rain-storm, which swept over Misses Mary Harrison and Bertha Swa- ney have returned home after a pleas 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 fcnovsa tt be good, and your signature identifies yon.

that section. The coal was valued at ant visit with Miss Edith Freeze in $75,000. A large force is now trying to Come And See Bellevue. raise the barges. Mr.

and Mrs. C. N. Caswell moved mniaiDiauininininnin aultle Joe to McKeesport today where Mr. Criss-well has been transferred by the H.

Heinz company, by which he is em MonomjrtiK la City, INTCRtSI PAID ON DEPOSITS a All nii a Wukk That suuwa Clam He takes J. E. Knights agency at that place and Mr. Knight will go on the road again for the same company, OQiaiaiaoiniKiaininiai I.

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