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Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
TOWN AND VICINITY.


The snow of last Saturday beat the
enterprise of finishing the paving job
'to frazzle''-for a week anyway.
The time lost in correcting Creation s
mistake in laying so sound foundation
of slate in front of Cronin & Spates, now
Clitf-dwellers, threatens to be mortal for
this year
The pipe-layers of 40, 30, 20 and 1 year
ago, didn't know this. however, or they
would not have placed their conduits
foot above the earths scientific level .
In future, people, before building
have the street laid out, curbed and
paved first.
Otherwise, you may later find you are
on hill or down in a holler"
Luter-Contractors better hurry
News from Venus goes to effect that
. her Irritation with Jupiter being over,
she will celebrate her equinox shortly
after your contract limit is up. And
those who know her as a weather boss
say she is the worst ever was Just before
and after her equator hits the ecliptic.
Wind, rain sleet and snow fly fore and
aft from the conclusion like sparks from
the electric railroad when the Belt Line
is mentioned
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21

The German Arion Band fair opened
i'll Stern's Hall last Saturday evening
according to previous prououncement,
but the snow interfered materially with
the spectacular presentation of the Poca-
hontas Bugle- Bone from Net Band
Otherwise, the opening was a success.
SO also each evening during the week.
This Saturday evening is the last ad-
vertised opening.
When anything happens i'll Berlin,
Pa, somebody in Cumberland reporting
to the city papers, speaks of Berlin, IA
few miles north of Frostburg" Via
Sand Patch, Pa, the nearest route, Ber-
lin is about p miles from Frostburg
"A few miles north, or northeast from
Meyersdale, Pa, would be better, and
even then "a few" would define about
- actual miles,
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Married.

At the Presbyterian manse, Lonacon-
ing, Thursday evening, November II,
1908, by Rev. A. G. Thomson, Miss
Estella Catharine Barnes, of that place,
to Mr.. James Hector Price of Frost
burg, Mr.. and Mrs. Price have gone on
wedding tour of the South-far as
Tampa, Florida. Returning, they will
reside here. Mr.. Price is son of Mr..
and Mrs. John J. Price Broadway, and
a valued clerical employee of the Con-
solidation Coal Company The bride is
an attractive and popular member of an
eStimable Homecoming family.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
\ Medical Campaign.

The Maryland Association for the
Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis is
planning a series of meetings in ALE.
gany county, and H. Writ Steele, sccre.
tary, hpes the effect will result in the
formation of branch
a committee from the Allegany Medi-
cal Society has been appointed and con
slsts of Drs. Z. T. Duke, chairman
Thomas w Koon, w. r Foard, G.. l..
Broadrup, J. J. Wilson, +. II. White,
n. H. Hawkins, of Cumberland; j. H
McGann, of Barton; j. O. Bullock and
j. w. Hodson. of Homecoming; j. G..
Gohey, 7. l.. Conroy, Z. f. DeNaouley
of FrOSthnrg
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21

At the Congregational Church, Rev
j. Lewis Evans, pastor, tomorrow Sun
day. l0l2 a. III. sermon-"The Remark
able PROGRESSES of Christianity;" , p. III.
Sunday ay-school; ~ p. m. sermon The
Sin of Grumbling and Fretting."
Special music at latter service.
At the First English Baptist church,
Rev. Edw. G. Allard, pastor, tomorrow
Sunday services at l0l5 Il. m. and y ;
p. M; Sunday school 81 IA. III.
At st. Johns Episcopal Church, Rev
f. M. G. Bedell. rector, tomorrow (22d
Sunday next before Advent ~ a. m.
Holy Communion; l0l@ a. m. morning
prayer and sermon; 2ls p. III. Sunday
school; ~ p. m. evening prayer and
sermon. Every Friday evening, ~
O'Clock, litany. Next week will be OBJ
served as the special week of prayer
throughout the Episcopal Church, and
announcement Of the special services
will be made in st. Johns Church to-
morrow Sunday.
At First NJ. E. Church, Rev A. II.
Thompson. pastor, tomorrow Sunday
81 IL. III. claSs-meeting; 1917 Il. III. and
~ p. m. Patriotic Thanksgiving Ser
vices. Special printed program and
music at the evening service.
At Salem Reformed Church, Rev. G..
L. Metger, pastor, tomorrow Sunday
lOl2 a. III. Elijah's Appeal"
p. III. Reasons for Thank
fulness;" , p. III. Sunday school.
AT St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Rev.
f. X. Wagner, pastor, tomorrow (Sun-
day l0l2 Il. m. sermOn-"Getting
Ready for Thanksgiving; ~ p. III.
sermon-"Influence of Gratitude Upon
Character"
Annual Memorial services will be held
at the German Evangelical Zion Church
Rev. G. F. Fleck pastor, tomorrow
Sunday morning and evening at the
usual hours-in the morning i'll the Ger
man language; evening in English.
Sunday school at . o'clock.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
n Present Duty.
Subscribe for the JOURNAL.
SlIMI-I4OCAII.


Probably the only paper in the world
that is published for naught but the
good it can do is Our DUmb inimui$,
Boston, Mass. 1t is an eloquent month
ly plea for those who cannot speak for
themselves, finely illustrated and nicely
printed "a paper that should go into
every house, especially those where
there are children. In the November
number there is portrait OF George T..
Angel, publisher Il man whose face
betokens the kindness which prompts
his unintermitnng work for good.
Forty years ago he began, and i'll all
that time his carnestness has never
tagged. No advertisements appear in
his paper for the suggestive reason
that he wishes to maintain it absolutely
independent of every influence that even
by implication might detract from its
benetcent purpose and usefulness. Is
there another paper like it?
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Same Rule Good for Both

Link by link" is the way the Water
ways convention of navigation econo-
mists. in session in Baltimore, want the
waterways of the country deepened and
improved By the country for the country
not all at once and charging two-thirds
of the cost to the people who live on the
riverside.
That is the method the JOURNAL advo-
Gates for paving Frostbuag highways -
all Hut tie torH cnn do each yeor for the
torn.
For the average private citizen owns
no more interest i'll safe and comfortable
travel in front of his premises than does
the riparian proprietor in the navigation
visible from his estate.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Oversight.

Some people believe that Senator
Elkins would not permit the reception
by his daughter of that $5,000-ring be
cause of the tariff charge of So 1000.
If true, he must have forgotten that
the duty raised the value of the ring to
$S,0OO-this, professedly, to protect
the infant ndustrials who make their
living" by mining occidental gold, find
ing oriental rubies, and fashioning each
to fit the other-all in West Virginia.
For the time being the great high-taritf
Senator should have been ii free trader
Seems to Have Been a Ghost After AL
Opening mills and expanding business
everywhere testify to the relief of the Coun-
try from the specter of Brvanlsm.-New
York Trib"ne.
Meanwhile, the disagreement goes on
between those who are afraid of ghosts,
and those who are not.
And 1t is to be said that i'll all history
there is no report of IA battle between a
"spectre" of any denomination and a
coward OF any Strlpe.
Correction.
The greatest trouble with the Country Life
Commission is that it won't be able to up
lift all parts of the country at the same time
Baltimore NcmS
All mistake.
In Frostburg nearly whole street is
'jacked up" before December list by
contiscating private property to the ex-
tent of two thirds the cost
On the Way.
The political millennium approacheth
The Mayor of West Virginia town has re-
signed Baltimore NcmS.
Worse yet-in Meyersville, "A Mary
land town, this week, all the municipal
officers resigned.
But if these events be a movement to-
ward any sort of millennium, it began in
FrOStburg six months ago.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Thank S1iving Day.

The union thanksgiving services will
be held in the Congregational Church,
26th, next at l0ls o'clock IA, m, under
the auspices of the Frostburg Ministerial
Association, i'll response to the procla-
All are urged to attend" Offering for
benefit of Western Maryland Hospital
will be received.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21

Friday, December 18th, next, i'll the
Frostburg Opera House for one evening
only "The Jollities' will produce a new
musical absurdity, "The Toy Makers, ="
by Charles FELTON, Pidgin, the author of
"Quincy Adams Sawyer The COM
pany brings all its own scenery, which
represents typical old English toy shop,
and there is a period of two hours and
a-half of continued Iaughter and melody
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
On the WAY.

The proposal adopted by Council Mon
day evening is one that should have
been consummated long ago. AT the
intersection Of east Union and Grant
streets during the winter snow and ice
accumulate to a dangerous degree.
Hence, Council believing that "better
later than never is a good practical
gutter and pave thar section.
The Ormand- Street Commission
Messrs. John b. Rces, Horace c. Evans
and William A. Shatfer, have gotten to-
gether, and with their work well under
way, the probabilities of Ormand-street
extension to Broadway are merging
rapidly into certainty.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Winning Horses.

This year will be known among those who
take interest in horse shows as the Fair
mont Farms year because the horses from
the "FairmOnt Farm owned by c. W.
Watson, of Baltimore, were the largest win
ners in the show just ended. These horses
practically swept everything in the harness
classes, and won in all 26 ribbons and prizes
worth 50, POO.
Above is New York dispatch report.
The "Fairmont Farm" is the Watson
homestead, short distance from Fair
mont, w. Na.-a beautiful country
home, and idealized as such by the tilial
care of the sons of the late James
Watson.
OF these G. w. Watson is president of
the Consolidation Coal Company.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
\ Business Obligation.
Advertise i'll the JOURNAL.
Death.

Mrs Louise Dunbar Avirett, wife of
Rev. James Battle Avirett, and mother
of Col. John w. Avirett, editor of the
Cumberland Times, died Wednesday
morning at Buena Vista, Va, aged 13
years. Mrs. Avirett was a daughter of
the late Philip Williams, of Winchester,
Va, i'll his day one of Nirginia's greatest
men, and i'll her own life eXemplitied
fully the nobility she inherited.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Town Council.

a special meeting was held Monday
evening last toc)uSder sp ncial business =.
All present except Mayor Shea, absent
on account of illness
Councilman J. W. Evans was there
upon chosen to preside.
An Ordinance providing for curblng,
gathering and laying pavem mt ON east
Union street, between intersections of
Bowery and Grant streets, was offered
read and adopted.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
ADDOintIIIcntS. A

John H. Donahue, of this place, State
Mine Inspector, has been appointed to
represent Maryland in the American
Miners Congress, to be held i'll Pitts
burg, Pa, during the tour days from
December ID to 9th. next.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Deaths.

Mrs. Morgan Stotler, struck and fatal
ly hurt by freight train at Dawson,
this county, last Saturday, was once a
resident of Frostburg. She died Tues
day i'll Keyser, w. Va, i'll the list year
of her age.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21

Marriage licenses have been granted
recently to the couples named below:
Arthur Fazenbaker, near Homecoming,
and Lille Catherine Fazenbaker, of Elk
Lick. Pa.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
"The Maidcn'S Choice"

Members of the Young Ladies' Sew
ing Circle, First M. E. Church, will ap-
pear i'll pantomine in the lecture hall of
the church editlce Thursday evening -
Thanksgiving Day, 26th inst. THE
Maiden's Choice" will be portrayed in
attractive style. The occasion, however,
will be of special interest to admirers of
dainty needle-work, etc The young
ladies have been working for months to
make the display fine one, and they
have succeeded. Numerous pretty arti-
cles, suitable for Christmas Gifts. will
be offered for sale at reasonable prices
In addition, refreshments will be avail
able, and an altogether delightful even
ing is fully provided for. Lastly, the
JOURNAL is assured that the pantomime
alone will be worth the small cost of
admission.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Circuit Court.

Last Saturday the jury i'll the case of
John L. Chambers against John Laugh
ney et aI., III which the plaintiff sued the
defendants for 81 900 for illegal distress,
brought in verdict for $l00 in favor of
the plaintiff. An appeal has been taken
by the defendants.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
And, Marching. They Lock-Steppcd

And, Marching, They Lock-Stepped.
The voters of Frostburg showed poor ap-
probation of the efforts of Congressman
Pearre to have the government erect a mod
ern post-otfice building for their accommo-
datiOn.-Cumberland AncricaH.
The "modern post-ottice building"
was not an issue in Frostburg.
If single republican had reason to
believe that David j. Lewis did not ap-
prove the colonels strategy in the cap
ture of public building for Frostburg,
he did not betray the democratic conf
dence reposed in his Cop integrity.
They must have differed about some
thing else, probably some vital condi-
tion in the Philippines.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
COUNTY.
Mine Accident Prevention.

Commenting on mine accidents, pub
lished by the United States Geological
Survey as an advance chapter from
Mineral Resources of the Uuited States,
Calendar Year 1901" f. w. Parker, the
coal expert and chief Statistician of the
Survey, says
1T has been said that there is only
one way by which accidents in coal
mines can be entirely prevented, and
that is by ceaSing to mine coal.
There is no doubt however, that the
number of accidents may be greatly
lessened and much benefit is anticipated
from the action of Congress in appropri-
ating $lo0,O0O to enable the United
States Geological Survey to investigate
the cause of mine explosions and make
recommendations in relation thereto.
at is not the intention, as it is not the
province of the Geological Survey to I'M
dertake any system of mine inspection
or regulation, but simply to carry ON re-
search Investigations, the results of
which will be published for the benefit
of all. y
The most important of Mr.. Parkers
observations i'll this connection is the
conclusion:
The writer is of the opinion that one
of the great needs of the coal l-miung in
dustry is the enforcement of military
discipline in the operation of the mines.
Without such discipline the knowledge
acquired through investigation has
proved of little avail"
And will prove "of little avail" I'M
welcome as such discipline will he to a
vast number of miners, them oWH Sufpty
demands system Of exact obedience to
competent direction in the prosecution
of their work
And that system should comprise all
the cc0nOn,jfS as "safeticS'' of mining.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
In the Realm of Fraternity.

Monday evening, next, 23d inst, will
be considerable occasion among the
Patriotic Sons of America-Camp No.
41, of this place. The Camp is five
years old and its birth day will be cole
brated. The local Campers will be as
sisted by visiting Camps FROM Mt. Say
age and Cumberland, and John II.
Kemp, reStturHtcHr, will provide the
wherewith of rations, without which all
camp life is a delusOn, if not man
trap. William ID. Hanson will be mas
ter of ceremonies, and McsSrs. Henry f.
Cook, II. f. Willard, Thomas G.. Jet1ries,
will deliver lectures on the Saroir .t,,jre
of camp life and fellowship.
Messrs. +. j. Parsons, of Salisbury,
this State, and John 7. Iewell, of
Baltimore, grand officers of Maryland
Red Men, visited Allegany Tribe, No.
81, Monday evening, and the entertain
ment was mutual. The local Indians
were much inspired by the suggestions
of the visitors, and the latter heard
music instrumental and vocal, recita-
tions and addresses. The sisters of
Minnehaha Council, No. 1, Degree of
Pocahontas, also took part, and at the
close served the sandwiches, ice-cream
and coffee. The business meeting was
held i'll Wehner's Hall, the entertain
ment i'll Stanton's Theatre.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Died.

At his home on Red Hill, near Clarys-
vile, Tuesday, November II, 1908, Mr.
John Klosterman, aged 81 years, of
paralysis. Mr.. Klosterman was Union
soldier veteran, and many years track
foreman on the G. and p Railroad
Mrs. Klosterman survives with one
daughter ana four sons.
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21
Tale Of Two Cities.

Messrs. George Stern and William l..
Mayer, the latter atfectionately known
as "Doc.," of this metropolis, spent sew
eral days in IA sister town-New York
city, during last week.
One evening they set out to find and
attend 'the best show in town." and
ascertalning title of play and location
''The Three Twins, on Broadway, they
hied hither negotiated the purchase of
admission and were soon we'll seated.
The personnel of the cast reflected by
the printed programme, however, stirred
the two boys deeply. They had seen
Gen Stanhopa,' heard Mrs. Winters,
recalled Miss Summers y remembered
Jack Winters, and "run across "Mrs.
Armitage" It N. somewhere, but where?
Indeed, there was much i'll the pro
gramme that reminded them of some
thing that Smoked of "home, sweet
home" What was it?
The curtain finally curled up, and ere
long all at once, "Doc," leaned over
and triunphantly whispered
"Concog -
90, yes, yes!' responded George, re-
tiectively; "but You mean 'lncog. = ~
''Doc." gladly stood corrected, proud
of the fact that his plunge into tragl-
comic nomenclature had "blazed the
way" to the true title.
The play went delightfully."- on, and
but for one circumstantial detection
would have been another complete par
allel between that metropolis and this
"Incog.' was not played on Broadway .
Frostburg mining journal., 1908-11-21

Among all those who love comfort
And genuine household ease;
For if you buy one, two or three,
One or all will surely please,
And you II never, never freeze.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-04-03
SPARTA.

Sparta, April l.-Rev. Myrick will move
into Michael Welker's house this spring.
A. b. Klay. OF Lima, has leased a
portion of the Walker farm and will
erect a tile roofing plant soon.
Mrs X. u, Stands. OF near Navarro,
spent severe days last week with her
mothcr Mrs. Sarnahan OF this place
Ceoise Park'r has his house and har-
ness shop about ready for occupancy.
Arthur Bowman moved Tuesday into
his house. recently purchased OF n. w.
Sinclair.
JaeoL smith of near Bolivar, was IN
Rev, Eeyser aHi John r. Rice were
Cleveland visitors on Monday and Tues
day.
Frank Smith. of sandyviile, is drilling
a well on A. X. EversOle's lot.
Donald Brown and Miss Florence Whit
mer returned 10 school at Mt Union on
Tuesday after a weeks vacation.
Mr Guy. OF Louisville. spent Sunday
with friends m town.
The box so ,al and ice cream supper
given by the hpworfh league Saturday
evening was q success financially, re-
celprs above expenditures being near
Mls. Rose smitii teacher In tho Canton
schools. Is spending a weeks vacation
at home.
The lndies OF the Maceabees viii give
a literary enter taiDment at the Wilson
hail next saturday evening.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-04-03
NEW FRANKLIN.

New Franklin. March 31.-Andy My
ers Will have an eye extracted today,
by DIR. Thompson OF Salem. Necessary
TO save the other eye.
Rev. Stahe will preach ut the NJ. t.
church next Sunday.
Roe Cooper was compelled TO quit
work at George Snyder's ON account OF
Clyde Mcdaniel has engaged with Bir-
am Essick for the summer.
Mrs, NJ. II. Tope has recovered from
The last session of the Freeburg liter
airy society will take place Friday night.
Harry Metz, Of Carrollton. was visit
ing his mother last week.
Mrs. j. w. Martin has returned to her
home after two weeks visit with
friedns in Canton and Osnaburg.
There was q spelling and debate at the
Moultrie school house Friday night The
women suffrage question was discussed.
Finley Mcdaniel Is able 10 work again
after severe trial with felon on his
finger.
A j. willard, Lou Haynam. Frank
Roose, J. w Martin and Arthur Hay
nam surveyed the Tom Haynam farm
Monday.
While being hi,ched to plow last week
w. n. Shekels' team took fright, pluns-
ing into a barbed wire fence, which tore
up the horses considerably.
Mrs George Haynnm, OF Cleveland, IL
visiting MT the residence on Thomas
Mrs Kate Townes and Mrs Mary Nc
Daniel wilt shortly move into Frank
unkefers house.
Pearl Woods. of Cleveland. Is visiting
her mother
J. d. Unkefsr has quit work in Min
ervR.
Lloyd Rneys horse was badly used up
last week by dashing INTO a bunch OF
n AGRICULTURAL implements.
NJ T.. Tope has remodeled his store
room.
After three months absence, Mrs shek-
els has returned from New Philadelphia.
Clayton Harter paid a Walt 10 his par
ents at Osnaburg sunday.
Miss Annn Roedel and father David,
Of Canton, are here for u weeks vaca-
tion.s
d. F. Harsh has bought the X. II.
Grom property; confederation 53ti
Mrs. Ed Farley. OF Alliance. Is visit
Ing her parents. -..
Louis Glass has returned from the
school In Indiana,
There will be- n party and dance at
he Anna Davis residence Saturday night
Hazel Woods IN home from Minerva.
Van Thompson OF Pittsburg, 10 again
with US.
Amos Harsh had wreck last week.
,usgy smashed and horse considerably
bruised.
Dr. o. f. Bell goes to Homework to-
lay TO witness the operation upon Andy
John Bankard OF Cleveland. is visiting
here for a few days.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-04-03
HEAVY FIRE LOSS

Lisbon, April la spark from a c. n
Up. locomotive caused n fire which ragged
all day Thursday In Franklin township,
and famed by the high wind. swept
every thing In its path. Farmers for
miles around worked increasingly from
early morning until midnight, when the
conftagration was finally checked just
as II had reached 26O-acrs tract of
timber land owned by Frank Norris
During the day the night with the flames
seemed AZ times hopeless, and all ef-
forts were turned 10 the timber land
whore nothing could check it's progress,
once the fire communicated there. A
small wood adjoining was already burn
Ing and with axes and saws the farmers
cut q path through the big timber tract,
and after the high wind had subsided
fought the hre more successfully untf
all danger OF further destruction was
over.
The fire covered a radius of a square
mile ON the Frank Norris farm and
while II is impossible 10 estimate the
loss, II IL thought that IL will exceed
$1,000. The spark which causeh the
damage lodged near the G. A. +. tracks.
From here II spread rapidly In an cas-
terly direction destroying everything In
Its way. ThraA- houses, all old log struo-
lures and uninhabited were burned. two
straw stacks, a large stable, a mile of
fence and the small woods where the
fire was gotten under control Only her
ole work OF the residents OF the town
ship saved the more valuable property
on the farm and further loss the ex-
tent Of which could scarcely be estimat-
ed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-04-03

The European natians are far ahead
Of the United States In providing for
old age pensions. France has agreed
upon a law that will be effective be-
fore the expiration of the present year.
Under the French law II is proposed
20 grant annual pensions to all work
men over sixty who have worked
thirty years, and then gradually in.
crease the scale OF pensions of those
graduating" each succeeding year, un-
ill at the end of thirty years all will
receive at least s72. The number Of
persons who would be entitled to pen.
sions the first year varies according TO
the estimates from 1,O54,O0O to 2,000,-
600. The states liability after the
scheme is In permanent operation
is fxed approximately at $6S,0O000O.
The Chamber has agreed to limit the
government liability for the present
10 $40, 900 900 annually.
II old age pensions could be adopt
ed in this country and all the poor
houses wiped out OF existence the cost
would probably not be more than at
present and the result certainly moro
satisfactory.