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The Daily Republican from Monongahela, Pennsylvania • Page 4

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THE DAILY REPUBLICAN Local News Dotes For Your Kidney's Sake Classified In Favor Of The fJotto' Expsctant. A man slightly under the influence cf liquor strolled into the art gallery, wandered about aimlessly for a while and stationed himself in front of a painting of several mermaids half submerged iff water. He regarded this picture intently for perhaps a half hour. Then he walked over to an attendant and said: "Shay, ole fellow, what time doeah tide go out, WE WISH You All A Very HAPPY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Pension Pittsburgh moving picture theatres this week will begin their part in the work in the campaign for a mothers' pension law in this state. The legis lative committee of the Young Ladies' Relief Society of Pittsburg has prepared a series of slides which will be thrown upon the screen calling atten tion to the movements in behalf of destitute mothers and orphans.

At the same time pictures from other cities where the pension lawis in effect will be shown in an effort to draw the comparison between children, conditions in their own homes and those who are obliged to grow up in public institutions. The slides and pictures will be shown in more than 150 theatres in the film land of Allegheny county, the proprietors of the "movies" joining heartily in co-operation in the campaign. It is estimated that 100 000 persons will have the question of the pension law put up to them in this manner before the end of anuary. Members of the state senate and house of representatives have received letters from the society and the replies received indicate.that not a single member of the Western Pennsylvania delegation will oppose the bili. The legislators praise the young women for their worthy campaign and offer assistance in drafting a bill which will mean the greatest good to the greatest numbei.

Early.in January public meetings will be called by the society for the purpose of getting a general expression of the views ot the people on the subject. Have Their Hands Full. harvest is great and harvesters are few" says John L. William of Greensburgh a former member of the State Constabulary in a letter to a Mon-esson paper answering complaints emanating from Monessen that State po lice have not been patrolling this part of he Monongahela valley. Mr.

Williams states that for actual field work there are only 228 men or about one for every 22.433 inhabitants, or by a further comparison about one to every 197 square miles in the State. He says that the troop with headquarters at Greensburg has arrested ten murderers, also a large number of horse thieves recovered a large number of stolen horses and quantity of stolen goods besides patroling a large territory within a six months period. To Audit the Accounts The court, with both Judges J. A Mcllvaine and J. F.

Taylor concurring, on Monday appointed Attorney Blaine Aiken auditor of public accounts. This appointment is an important one, as the auditor goes over the books of the prothon tary, recorder, register and treasury for the year. The appointment of Attorney Aiken meets with general satisfaction, as he will carry out the duties of the office in an able and conscientious manner. He is known as a man of ability. He succeeds J.

I. Carson, former prothono-tary. II. Griffith is a visitor in Pittsburgh today. Kstablished.l Published Erery Aflernouo By The Chiix W.

Hazzard Company. Vrnion Hazard. Presidi-nt H. 11. Hazzard, Sec'y Trras.

b. Yilson. Gent maker A. Andersen. Editor Members Western Peona.

Assn. Dailies. Moixmirahela Valley Press A -wo. f.ulered in Postoffice at IMononsahela Pa as second clasalmatter. dfxtwing rates made known Ion application Subscription 'Vryear by carrier lor mail ..3.0 Per si months by carrier or mail.

1-50 Per month by carrier or mail -25 Per week carrier ......06 At the Dreamland "Convicted by Hypnotism" is the subject of a two reel feature picture which will be offered by the management of the Dreamland theatre tomorrow afternoon and evening. It is a wonderful picture and is different from the general run of photo plays. This is the opportunity to see some wonderful acting portrayed on the moving picture screen depicting the mysterious power of.one mind over another and all should take advantagejof it. Being After Phone Companies Washington Dec. 31-Within the next few days the intersate commerce commission will issue an order for a thorough probing of the telephone and telegraph companies of the country excluding only the strictly local concerns.

It is believed that ithe filing of the contemplated suits of the department of justice for the dissolution of the telephone trusts will be withheld until the commission's investigation is completed. The companies principally affected by the commission's order will be the American Telephone Telegraph the Western Union Telegraph company and the Postal Telegraph company. In addition the inquiry will cover from 20 to 100 other concerns operating for the most part in the north, central and western sections of the country. It is probable i that the commission will take action this week. There is some likelihood of the step being taken tomorrow.

United Presbyterian. Every member is urged to be present at the llo'clock services next Sabbath morning, as there are matters of vital importance to each member, and the congregation to be considered. The week of prayer will observed beginning next Sabbath evening, followed by evangelistic meetings. The session urges each member to make a special etfort to attend these meetings. The quarterly communion services will beJJanuary 19th.

All who intend to unite with the church either by letters or on profession of their faith will please make the same known to the pastor or some members of the session. Entered Suit For Damages David Bier of Donora has entered a suit for damages in the county courts, against George Litera for $1,000 damages for false arrest. The statement and precipe for a capias were filed Monday afternoon by Bier's attorney, VernonJHazzard. The statement set forth thatj Bier always led an upright life and never engaged in the sale of iiquor without license, nor was suspected of so doing. In spite of this he claims that Litera fasely and maliciously made information against him before F.

B. Hambry of Donora charging him with selling liquor without license and on Sunday He was forced to give bail for $1,000 and at a hearing was held for the grand jury He says that Litera appeared before the grand jury and that body returned a finding of "not a true bill." thus exonerating him. and fully acquitting him. Ue says he was put to the great expense of employing an attorney to whom he paid $50 and was greatly injured in reputation and in the esteem of his fellow men. He say that Litera made the information because Bier had endeavored to collect from him a booK account justly due, and which the defendant refused to pay.

QMiBS Margaret Markell and brother Ray will return to Pittsburgh tomorrow after spending several days with their aunt Miss Pauline Markell. Mrs, Leslie Hornbake and daughter Olive have returned to their home in California after spending two weeks with relatives here. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. C.

A. will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon, January 2nd, at 2:30 p. m. at which time a full attendance of members is desired. William Baxter, ot Youngstown, Ohio and William Baxter of Pittsburgh, spent the week end with Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Baxter. New Year letters, cards and booklets at Kelley's. dv Miss Lillian Strouse is ill at her home in Main street. James Hunter is ill at his home in Lawrence street.

Mrs. H. C. Sutman an sister Mrs. W.

O. Schoonover of Connellsville are spending the day with Mrs. Joseph M. Searle in Pittsburgh. Miss Virgina Lawrence is spending the day in McKeesport with the Misses Ayers with whom she spent several weeks while abroad.

Mrs. Warren Newell is visiting in Sharpsburgh today. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downer left today to visit over New Year with her mother Mrs.

Louis Gerst of Pittsburgh. Miss Mame Brown 13 a visitor in Marianna today. Miss Mildred Gamble of Eighty Four was a visitor in town this morning en-route to Indiana Normal. The regular monthly meeting of the Wornan'sAssociation of the Mononga hela Memorial Hospital will be held in the chapel of the Presbyterian church on January 8th 1913 at 3:30 p. m.

A full attendance is desired and the election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. Mrs. James McCullough and daughter Miss Katherine are spending the day in Pittsburgh. Miss Helen Leyda, of Washington, is visiting with her cousin Miss Bernice Crook ham. Mrs.

Adam Peters and son Walter returned home last evening after a visit in East Brady. Miss Louise Boalo will visit over New Year with Mr. and Mrs. George Printz in Pittsburgh. There will be an informal dance given tomorrow evening in the Markell building.

The Peerless orchestra will furnish the music. Mrs. George T. Linn will entertain the Weekly Bridge Club at her home in Main street this evening, The Knights of St. George will hold a Euchre this evening in the Red Mens hall in the Republican building.

All are invited. Mrs. J. H. Griffith, of Grove City, is a guest with Mr.

and Mrs. George P. Kunkelmann. Miss Elizabeth Eckert of Pittsburgh spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs.

John Eckert Thomas O. Carlisle has returned after a visit witn his parents Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Carlisle in Elgin 111. Edward F.

Grundhoeffer will visit overnight with Mr. Carlisle and leave for State College in the morning. Frank and Fred Foster are visiting in Latrohe over the New Year. Mrs. Fred Salzman of Morgan town arrived today for a visit with her parents Mr.

and Mrs. William Ewing. Miss Margaret P. Dunn left today to attend a house party given by Miss Gladys Richenbach in Mount Washington. Miss Dunn will return to her studies at Seaton Hill on Thursday.

Miss Blanche McPherson who has been a patient at the Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh, the past five weeks, has sufficiently recovered to be able to return to her home in this city. She underwent an operation for appendicitis. The Musical Auxiliary to the Friday Conversational Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening of this week, at the home of Miss Helen Mc-Curdy in Main street. I Anton Tonight "The Auto Bandits of Paris" An exciting feature in Three Reels Children 5c. Adults 10c Open Late To Night A flappg Ncui llrar Wednesday, Afternoon Nlte Vaudeville Pictures 10, IS and 20 Thursday and Friday The Greatest Trained Elephant in The World and other Acts and Pictures 10, 15 20 Take Tnoinpson's Barosma for Backache, Sideacbe Or Any Kidney, Liver or Bladder Disease.

One or two 50 cent bottles of Bares-ma will drive the poison from your kidneys, clean and renovate them and make them as good as ever. You can get this mighty health re-' storing remedy at R. E. R. W.

Byers and Monongahela Pharmacy Druggists, who thinks so well of it that they will gladly refund your money if you miupiy say: "ii nas done me no good." Thompson '8 Barosma is purely vegetable; contains no opium or injurious drug and being a liquid arts so quickly that one bottle has often turned misery to happiness; despair to joy. No remedy on earth its equal for dropsy or sciatic rheumatism. It is a true friend to women who suffer from ailments peculiar to their sex. When taking Barosma remember that when constipation is present, Thompson's Dandelion and Mandrake Pills should be also used. A postal card will bring to you thankful testimonials of people cured bv Thnmnsnn'a a mum a FLfl ra and $1 Thompson Medical Titus- it.

vine, ra. Adv. February Jurors Drawn. The grand and petit jurors were drawn yesterday for the February term of criminal court. The grand jurors are summoned for Monday, February 3 and the petit jurors for a week later.

Among the grand jurors are I. M. Bulter retired Monongahela, Charles McAllister, engineer, Carroll township John Scurfield merchant Monongahela. Among the petit jurors are A. De-Vore contractor Monongahela, C.

Davis merchant and William Long, clerk, both of Union township. Administrators Notice. Notice is hereby given that letters of ministration on the Estate of Rnhprt W. Scott late of Carroll township Washington rlpppasprl havp hppn granted to the undersigned to whom all oersons indebted to said estate are re quested to make immediate payment ana tnose naving, claims or against the same should make them known without delay. M.

S. Warne, Administrator. Monongahela City, Pa. FOR Health and Accident Insurance And Notary Public Work (Jo To NETTIE F. DUNN 629 Main Straet Bell Phone 70 Winbush Clayton Bell Phone 291-J Plumbing Gas lifting RFPAIR WORK A Specialty 601 Lincoln Street, Monongahela, Pa, H.

R. Williams Real Estate Insurance Mortgages and Rents Alexander Bank Building M. S. WARNE REAL ES (ATE INSURANCE AGEM Ofliee-Monongahela City Tmut Co. Bid PHONES-Office 233-R, Rksidisnck 2-lS-K Cor.

Second and Main St. MONONGAHELA. PA, In The Of The Heart City MOllSj: J. Eckbreth, Prop. Second St.

Monoagnhelar Pti Reliable Componies. For a Reduced Rates. We Represent ex 'lusively Companies not affiliated with the fire insurance Write or call on me for rates, W. A. KENNEDY Courtney Pa GARBAGE I am in business to stay and assure all patrons satisfactory service.

One price to all and it will be reasonable. May I have your Also single team hauling done Joseph Birkhamer Leave orders at 133-J. Wanted anted A cook, also a practical nur at the Children's Home, Washington good wages. Address Children's Horn. Washington.

R. Y. D. No. 10.

AGENT WlVTm Xfan nr professional to solicit and collect one having established routes ia aud about Monongahela and now sellinf other goods preferred, muat be a work er, not lazy. I pay good commissior. no salary, position permanent a goo thing for the right person, referenc required. Address "Monev maker care Dany Republican. Ad HORSES WINTERED If you hav a good horse that you desire to havi wintered the same as you would winte him yourself, see Win Clark, Coulsoi Farm Monongahela.

Pa. Wanted Oirles wanted for Memorial Hospital kitchen. Apply to the Matron at the hospital. Wanted At once, three boys for miners lamp factory. Good wages will be paid while learning.

Regular wages will be paid when business is learned. Call at once, at the factory, corner Anton and Finley street, or at residence ofC. L. Anton, 422 second Street. Monongahela City.

Pa. AGENTS WANTED $50 weekly salary and commission guaranteed selling Needles Packages. No talking necessary, our self at-iling envelopes du the work General agents make ovei $100 weekly. Sund 4 stamps forsampl-and outfit. Sirrah Manufacturing Co.

18 So. Delaware Avenue, Philaoelphia, Pa. Wanted A furnished room, in good neighborhood, by gentlemen. Address this office. MtJTES AND CRIPPLES make $25 weekiy salary and commission selling Needle Package outfits in self selling envelopes.

No talking necessary. Sirrah Manufacturing 18 South Delaware Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa. Wanted A girl for general housework, good position for right party. Inquire at Robinson's real estate "office 4 BOYS and GIRLS make $5 to $1 after school hours selling Needle Pack ai'e outfits.

Send 4 starnns for samnU and particulars. Sirrah Manufacturing 18 South Delaware Avenue. Philadelphia, Pa. For eai For Rent A house in Second street containing five rooms and bath Inquire at 315 Fourth street. FOR SALE-- Farm land cheap.

Wil sell 1 to 100 acres terms made to sui purchasers, country of a rolling nature good springs, ideal locations 3 miles ironi Monongahela, 1 mile from railroar station, Address box No 212 Monon-guhela or Phone 96-K. 12-19-tf FOR SALE One of the finest residents on Second street at a sacrifice Call at 416 Second street. 1 For Sale A glass plate from Dayton Computing Scale. Address or In quire 810 4th st. 3.

Any Young Man or Woman having a good edujatioti, can earn $25.00 to $100.00 per month, according to the time and ability devoted to the business. Full instructions and $5.00 worth of work sent on receipt of 10c. in silver. Bank Depositors' Protective Association. Saratoga Spring N.

Y. 1-17. LOST On Christinas a pair of nose glasses in a black morocco case bearing the name of the Wallace Optical Coif pany. A suitable reward will be givei if returned to this office. 3r Lost Thursday evening a browi velvet bag between Corrin's and Be bout's store.

The purse contained i small purse with money and a kej Reward if the purse is returned with contents to this office. 3. Girl Sent to Morgania Rosa Jones, a young colored girl, was before juvenile court Monday and after consideration of her case she was committed to Morganza. Her story as investigated by the juvenile court authorities brought out the fact that she had come to this county frorr Lynchburg, to live with a sister a Hazelkirk. She and her sister did not get" along well and as a result she was thrown up on her 'own resources and was picked up by the juvenile court authorities charged with delinquency.

Investigation indicated that her mother was not a person to whose care she should be committed, so it was deemed best to send her to Morganza. The annual dance of the State Col lege Club of the valley was beld last evening in the Bank hall at Charle-roi. The evening was a delightful one to the many young people in attendance. Those present from this city were Mr. and Mrs.

James Cook, Misses Jean Long, Alice Kelley, Ruth Boggs Helen brooms, Mary Farquhar Harriet Moore, Elizabeth Elwood, Zeda Leona McCanch, Margaret Mncer Elizabeth Long, Clyde Jenkins, Gordon Vanderslice, Shelly Griffith, Harry Cal vert, Clarence Oevore, Dr Stanley Markell, Edgar Leyda and Frank Byers. noosm's "ve "ftxs Trtuia Son Arrested For Stealing Ducks John Elliott and John Kooney were arrested this morning on a charge of stealing two valuable ducks from Health Officer Clyde R. Meredith. They were taken before Alderman A. 11.

Day where they were fined $25.00 and costs or sixty days to the workhouse today by Officer Bergmann, As is his usual custom Mr. Meredith visited his ducks last night about ten o'clock and found two of them missing. He immediately suspected the above mentioned men as he had seen them loitering around the coop earlier in the day, By a slick piece of detective work on his part, he found the men with the ducks in their possession and followed them to a shanty across the river where they are batching. He then secured a warrant from Alderman Day and Constable Tidball served it immediately, finding the dead ducks in the shanty when he arrested the men. Mr.

Meredith is very indignant over the outrage, as he valued the ducks very highly. G. Wood Hamilton, of Homestead, visited with friends in town over Sunday. Misses Mary and Margaret McPherson will visit with Mr. and Mrs.

M. Stuve in Pittsburgh. Goes Either Way. A machine operable from either end. like a street car, has been evolved in England, and it is probable that the first car will make Its appearance on London streets in a short time.

The 'bus is steerable from either end, and when it is desired to proceed in the reverse direction, it is only necessary for the driver and conductor to change places. Two Apologies. An American editor advertises for his missing hat: "The gentleman who took our new beaver, and left an inferior article in its stead, will do us infinite kindness by returning ours. He shall receive our wannest thanks and two apologies an apology for the trouble we have given him, and the 'apology for a hat' he aas left us." Loudon Telegraph. Banishment Note.

A tested treatment that has been found excellent for ridding a house 3f beetles and cockroaches is made as follows: Procure half a pound of Indian meal and half a pound of borax and pound them well together until they are well mixed. Place a handful on paper in convenient places where the beetles will soon find It. Certain Old School Books. The state board urges that all old school books be sterilized and tells how it can be done to the damage of the bacteria, but not to the books. We suppose it is right.

It is better that children live healthfully than that so time honored an institution as the 3oinbination school book and towel survive. Toledo Blade. Chickens Lack Originality. Abby, the littlest girl of the family, was seated at the breakfast table one morning. As usual, eggs were served.

Either she was not hungry or she had grown tired of the inevitable bill of fare, for very earnestly and Boberly she remarked: "I do wish hens would lay something besides eggs." Truly a Mean Man. "That was the meanest crook I sver ran across," said the police offi- in a community where graft "What has he done?" "He jot me to fix up an iron clad system it 'protection' for him and his gang. tnd then robbed the savings bank where I put my rake-off. Compassionable Nature. "I haven't much objection to you personally," said Mr.

Cumrox, "but vou know my daughter has been ac- to every luxury. "well. -eplied the confident suitor, "I won't isk her to give up anything on my account. 1 think I could go along and Bnjoy luxuries as much as anybody." Change in Father. When father drove old Dobbin he jat upon a load and frowned on every Dhauffeur who wanted half the road, jut when father got an auto his feel-ngs seemed to switch, he glared at very horse he met unless it took the iitch.

Ashland Bugle. Felt Himself Defrauded. Householder "I give you my word, seventy-five is all I have in the louse." Burglar "Well, say! When Ke figure me time, an me tools, how fye expect me to make any profit at rate?" Life. Of a Copper Hew. Here Is an essay composed by a boy of nine on Cromwell: "Cromrell was a wicked man, and killed lots of men.

He had a nose of copper hew, under which dwelt a truly religious joul." Christian Life. Ingenious Excuse. A teamster charged with overload ing his horse was asked how heavy a load he had on his van. "About a ton," he replied, "but it was all light stuff!" Acquired Information. "In case you're asked," said the judge, "take it from me that the last letter of the alphabet is "I've learnt something today," remarked the prisoner, gratefully.

Butter to the Rescue. Many people who live at the ex pense of others seek to mitigate the bitterness of the bread of charity by spreading it very thick with other people's butter.The Tattler. Spoiling Boy's Fun. The scientist who eradicates the measles germ will not be regarded as a friend by the boy who would rather be an interesting invalid than go to school. Fortunate Discovery.

Proprietor "Well, sir, how did you find the beef?" Diner "Oh, 1 happened to shift a potato, and well, there it was." A GOOD NEW YEAR RESOLUTION STOP PAYING RENT No more sensible New Year resolution could be made by the man who is supporting his family in a rented house than that he will stop paying tribute to landlords in 1913. When ten years' rent money will bay a home, isn't it a great mistake to continue paying rent? You, Mr. Renter, are like the man who is carrying a heavy load up hill. You are handicapped. Resolve to "turn about ace" in 1913.

We can help you. We can make the buying of a home so easy for you that you will wish you had bought one years ago. Come and see us about it. Do not delay this important matter. SEE ROBINSON.

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