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€!)*? iiiwttt Jptesatif Jfotttml 4 VOL. 44. MOUNT PLEASANT. WESTMORELAND COUNTY. PA.. FRIDAY. MARCH 28, 1919. NO.14. SPRING FLOWERS OF FAR OFF FRANCE NOW IN BLOOM Over the Grave of Elmer Coff- man, an Acme Private. ME MET DEATH ON THE FRONT LINE BEINO INSTANTLY KILLED BY AN EX- FLODINO SHELL. A Thoughtful and Sympathetic Major of the Regiment Writes the Brave Mountain Boy's Mof her How he Helped to Lay her First Born on the Beautiful Cote de Maldah to Sleep Neath a Hedge of Wild Apple Trees Until Comes the Great Captain's Call and Earth and Sea Shall Give up their Dead. PRESIDENT WILSON'S VISIT TO ROME The slight hope entertained by Mr. and Mrs. lrvin Coffman, of Acme, that their oldest son, Elmer, a private in Company C, Sixteenth Infantry, might still be alive, despite the official notice of his missing in action October 8, has been dashed to the ground by a letter just received from Major Leonard R. Boyd, of that regiment, who, under date of January 11 in Germany, writes the mother: "I am writing this, Mrs. Coftmau, to let you know a few facts about tbe death of Elmer Coffman. Yon have probably been notified before of his death. I know but little ot his end; but, if no one else bas given vou this information, I feel sure it will help. "On October 10, during the Argonne battle, I was with my troops in Cote de Maldah, near Sommerance, France, when a report came to me that an American soldier had been found dead nearby. I went to tbe place and found the body of Elmer Coffman there. A fragment from an exploding shell had killed him instantly that day. He did not belong to my company and I could find no further details of his death. I took his personal effects and enclose them witb this letter. "As we were ordered to remain at the cote (bill) for a day we had an opportunity to bury him. There is a small road running along the south side of tbe bill. Near the top ot this hill is a hedge of wild apple trees. His grave was dug near the center and on the south side of the hedge. Over the grave was erected a rough cross and on it nailed one of tbe identification tags. One was left on the body, while the third is enclosed in this letter. "I bave been carrying his papers ever since. I am sure you can guess what an effort has to be made to write letters similar to this to thirty or forty mothers and that, with routine work, has prevented my writing sooner. There are many graves in France and we, wbo have been through all, realize what a sacrifice our fellow men have made and that each grave is a memorial to the bravery and manliness of the private soldier. "When spring comes I know that no otber place in France will be as beautiful as the Cote de Maldah with its white apple orchards and its hedge of wild apple trees blooming and fragrant, overlooking the last resting place of Elmer Coffman—a brave American soldier. No higher praise can be given. "I beg of you to accept my sympathy —the sympathy that a soldier can rightly offer to the families of those who have fought with him—and died." A father and a mother weep Over the death of their firstborn Who fell in far oil France, By German shell was torn. God only knows bow hard, How cruel and how sad; An ocean rolls between them And their sleeping soldier lad. But there's a God of Battles Who ne'er forgets the dead Who gave their lives for liberty; He'll guard tbeir narrow bed. This young draftee, who was 22 years of age, trained at Camp Lee and went overseas with Company C, Sixteenth Infantry, July 26, and took part in the fierce fighting on arriving at the French front until he met his fate on October 8. His last letter to his mother was written September 16. His money, wrist watch and other valuables were stolen as all the major found on the body were letters from his mother and Acme friends and the identification tags. But all was well with this fallen lad who had given his life for world freedom; for, as a faithful member of the United Evangelical church, he had made his peace with tbe loving Savior before there was thought of war. bbbssl';"^ ' x v* j mm H m This photograph, taken during President Wilson's recent visit to Italy, shows him and Mrs. Wilson leaving tha Coliseum. Home. COMERS AND GOERS. Paragraphs About Prominent People Gathered During- the Week. Mrs. Harry I. Jordan, of Latrobe, called on friends here Monday. Mrs. T. S. Shaw spent the week end with friends at Clairtoo, Pa. H. D. Poorbaughaud family will move Tuesday to a farm near Greensburg. Miss Sarah Smith, a Wilson College student, is home on an Easter vacation. Erskine Jones, a student at Mercers- burg Academy, is home on a two weeks' Easter vacation. Miss Catherine George, of Uniontown, is here spending a week with her aunt, Miss Lou ise Rose. Mrs. Nelle Hauser, of Ben Avon, Pa., was here over Sunday with ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Byers. Mrs. Fred King, after an extended stay here with relatives, joined her husband at their New Kensington home Saturday. C. E. Bills, stockman for the Brier Hill Coal and Coke Company, dropped in Tuesday to see a few ot his old local friends. Clyde Seaton, ot Pittsburg, is here witb his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Seaton, while recuperating from the dregs of influenza. His wife spent Sunday with bim. Miss Hattie Rose and sister-in-law, Mrs. George Rose, spent the week end witb the former's sister, Mrs. L. L. George, of Uniontown. James N. McBride, who has just opened a new auto supply establishment at Latrobe, called on a few of his old lriends here Monday. Top Sergeant and Mrs. Frank Carbaugh spent last week visiting Ohio friends, stopping off on their return at Sharon to eat a bite with Mr. and Mrs. Will Mc- Cracken. Private Albert Wise, a United States regular who was wounded once and gassed twice on the French front, was here the past week on a furlough with his mother. Mrs. Henry Mechling, of Conneaut- ville, Pa., who was here the past week as the guest of Mrs. L. K. Zuck, will go to a Pittsburg hospital for an operation before returning home. C. Melaucon, of Columbus, Ohio, dropped off here Monday with Jerome Kobacker who has been at the Buckeye capital looking after the transfer of the big department store to the new Kobacker Company. Captain Harry Jones, of McKeesporl, wbo commanded a colored company in tbe Three Hundred and Ninety-first Infantry in France, was here this week with his nncle and aunt, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Knox. Miss Nellie Shupe, of Los Angeles, California, spent the past week here with her aunts, Mrs. John M. Berrybill and the Misses Shupe. She had just been discharged from war work at Washington to which place she returned yesterday to secure transportation to her western home. County Medical Meeting. The Westmoreland County Medical Society will hold its regular April meeting at Greensburg Tuesday afternoon next. Dr. Spencer Free, of DuBois, councilor for the Fifth District, will make the principal address. LITEJAJRHJONTEST Between the Philo and Enzelian Societies April 18. The annual contest between the Philo and Enzelian literary societies ot the local high school will be held in the opera house Friday evening, April 18. The contestants selected are: Philo. • Enzelian. Declamation— Lawrence Fox—regular—Stewart Dillon Edward Mullin—alternate—M. Levine Recitation— regular. Theodore Bruner Margaret Harmon alternate. Virginia Noss Minnie Crosby oration. Mervyn Coy—regular—Benj. Levine John Cost—alternate—Leona Morey Debate. Flora Grim—regular—George Cooper Donald Stoner " Gladys Christner Marion Field—alternate—Sam Kalp Gilbrrt Clark " Charlotte Roy Tbe question for debate is: "Resolved that further restriction of immigration in the United States is desirable." Conrt Sentences. In courtat Greensburg Saturday Squire E. S. Williams, of East Vandergrift, convicted of murder in tbe second degree for having shot and killed Winfield Stitt, of Vandergrift, was sent to the penitentiary to serve not less than six or more than ten years. Frank Feeley, of Uniontown, who shot and wounded John Harwin in the leg here some two weeks ago, was sent to the workhouse for six months. Claud Seanor, Lindfay Gordon and Lee Kreinbrook, Alverton boys who robbed the Byars store there, were sent to the Huntingdon Reformatory. New Battery and Tire Station. Carroll and Canose, of Scottdale, have leased tbe former garage at the corner of Washington and Diamond streets where they are installing an up-to-date tire and battery station. The shop will be in charge of A. C. Canose, the junior member of the firm, who is an expert in that line. SIGN OF THE CROSS. Items of Special Interest to the Local Church Goers. A local district rally of the three Sunday schools at Bridgeport was held there Sunday afternoon in charge of President Milton R. George, of this place. Addresses were made by Rev. A. W. Barley, of this place, and W. F. Stoner, of Scottdale. U. Grant Weimer bas the ashes of the burnt Uniied Brethren church mortgage preserved in a glass jar with The Journal's account of the celebration exercises. Rev. W. A. Crofiord will preach two special discourses at the First Brethren church Sunday next, on "Prayer and prayer covering" at 11 a. m. and on "Shall we know each other in heaven?" at 7 p. m. The Sunday school hour is 9:45 a. m. The Juniata College Missionary Volunteer Band will render a special program at the East End Mission tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 7:30 o'clock and also at the Mount Joy church on Sunday morning at 10:45, making a rare treat for all those who attend either entertainment. Offerings will be taken at both meetings to go to tbe support of a missionary in India. The public is cordially invited. Conference Superintendent J. S. Fulton, of Johnstown, was in charge of the opening of a three weeks' revival at the United Brethren church Sunday evening. Rev. R. L. Leatherman, the local Lutheran pastor, will conduct services at the Lutheran church on Sunday next, in the morning at 10:30 and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. In the evening there will be an illustrated sermon with the use of the stereopticon machine, when a number of views will be shown on the screen, the subject of which will be "The Ligbt-Bearers", arranged into three groups: I. Tbe Warning Light. II. The Eclipse. III. The New Light. You are given a most cordial invitation to attend these services. LEAGUE Of NATIONS COVENANT HAS, HOWEVER, BEEN AMENDED TOGUARDTHE MONROE DOCTRINE. President Wilson Evidently Has Another Think as he Holds up Final Peace Work in Order that the Conference Can Make the Change. DEATHS OF THE WEEK. AFFAIRS IN EUROPE ARE IN A DECIDEDLY BAD SHAPE. President Wilson has apparently reserved the privilege of changing his mind in regard to amending his League of Nations covenant, to which he was so stoutly opposed on leaving this country the second time to attend the World's Peace Conference at Paris. In fact, it is said he was so anxious to amend it that he has held up tinal work on the peace treaty and is, as a result, being roundly censured for the delay that is held responsible for the alarming growth of anarchy in Hungary, Russia and Germany. The amendment safeguards the iV\onroe Doctrine by providing that agreements under the covenant shall not be construed as an infringement upon the principles of international policies heretofore generally recognized. The American amendment, as adopted by the League of Nations commission, protects all nations against the influx ot foreign labor, affirming the right of any country in the league to control matters solely within domestic jurisdiction. The Grim Beaper's Work in This Place and Vicinity. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, widow of Rev. William Wood and for many years a resident of this place, died on March 17 of the infirmities of her 82 years at the Denver, Colorado, home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Donaldson, v. ith whom she made her home in recent years. Divine services were held there belore the body was expressed on last Thursday to this place, arriving at the King morgue Sunday evening. It was taken to her old First Baptist church Tnesday afternoon and then laid away with the husband and children in the cemetery following a short service conducted by Rev, Walter Hartman. One son, Ray Wood, of Washington county, also survives. Mrs. Wood was of the highest type of christian womanhood and had a host of old Mount Pleasant friends wbo will long remember the splendid crown of snowwhite hair tbat was hers while she was still here going about doing good with a smile that must have often hidden an aching heart. Mrs. Charles Thurston. Mrs. Emma Thurston, tbe esteemed wife of Cbarles W. Thurston, died Monday of rheumatic trouble at her Braddock Road avenue, home, aged 63 years. Following divine services conducted by Rev. Sylvester Fulmer, pastor of the Church of God, the interment took place Wednesday afternoon in the family lot in the cemetery at Alverton. There survive with the husband nine children—Mrs. Maggie Cramer, Scottdale; Mrs. Nellie Haney, Staufier; Mrs. Jessie Piper, Al. and Homer Thnrston, of this place; Mis. Viola Sullen, Youngwood; Mrs. Ruby Faith, Southwest, and James Loren Thurston with Company E overseas. There are nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Obituary Notes. Edgar C. Given, of Boise, Idaho.whose widow was Miss Lizzie Burns, of this place, died Wednesday, aged 50 years. One son also survives. Mrs. Mary E. Peterson died at her home near Hecla Monday of apoplexy, aged 71 years. The husband and one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Fahrr, survive. The interment took place in the St. John's cemetery Wednesday forenoon. John J. Ryan died at his Hunker home Sunday, aged 75 years, Uriah Sell, of Old Stanton, died Tuesday. He leaves two daughters. TWO BOLD ROBBERIES Committed at West Main Street Homes of Dr. F. L, Harsh and John Smelko. Two bold robberies were committed Friday night at the West Main street homes of Dr. F. L, Marsh and John Smelko evidently by tbe same man wbo was seen at the latter place and descrbed as a big fellow wearing a mask over bis face. He ransacked the entire first floor of tbe Marsh residence, getting some six dollars from a purse belonging to Mrs. Marsh. He took a borrowed revolver from one of the Smelko boys and was bunting for valuables in Mrs. Smelko's bedroom when she awoke and, supposing it was one of the children, asked what was wanted. The caller immediately ran down the stairs and ont of the house, fleeing with three pals on guard ou tbe outside. NEW STREET CAR RATES. TIME IS HERE TO SPEAK OUT Regarding the Proposed Memorial for War's Heroes. GENERAL COMMITTEE READY TO ACT WHEN INFORMED WHAT THE PEOPLE WISH TO HAVE. Mount Pleasant and Vicinity Have Every Keason to be Proud of their Boys' Record on the Front as Well as their Support Given at Home. It is for You to Say What Shall be the Lasting Tribute Paid to Those Who Have Fallen that Liberty Might Live. The people of Mount Pleasant and vicinity have every reason to feel proud of the war record of the town and community. Our brave young men responded to their country's call and acquitted themselves in a manner that leaves no room for criticism. The people at home have loyally supported the government, and also tbe worthy organizations tbat labored to maintain tbe morale of the fighting forces and to bring comfort and amusement to the soldiers and sailors. With tbe conviction that the war is over our thoughts and energies have turned toward their accustomed channels. Bnt one matter that must not be overlooked, that now challenges our attention, and demands earnest consideration and united action, is a suitable memorial in honor of the brave men who have fought and suffered, and some of whom have died, for the nation's honor. A general committee has already been selected and an organization effected. The committee does not believe in undue baste. It seeks to carry out the will of the people. It desires, first of all, to cultivate a free and frank discussion of the merits of the various forms of memorial tbat have been proposed. It invites suggestions and communications. It also proposes to secure information concerning tbe probable cost of erection and maintenance of the several forms of memorials and to bring these facts before the people. Experience bas shown that this is the only proper course to pursue. Certainly the people of this community want a memorial, and they want it to be such an one as will at least bear comparison with the splendid record that calls for its erection. Become a booster for the memorial! Rally round the committee, and lend them every encouragement possible. United effort means success. _>■ • -*. PLEASING PROGRAM Remonstrants and Company Officials Likely to Beach an Agreement. President of Council Blaine B. Cold- smith and Burgess S. P. Stevens were at Uniontown last Thursday conferring with representatives of neighboring towns over the remonstrance made against the recent advance in tbe West Penn street car rates. Action on the part of the Public Service Commission was held up in tbe hope that remonstrants and company officials would eflect an amicable settlement. Attorney E. C. Higbee was instructed to arrange a joint conference between representatives of the different towns and officials of the company, at which it is thought, by a careful study of the company's maps, an amicable adjustment of the zones in dispute will be effected. Oiven by the Enzelian Literary Society Friday Last. The Enzelian Literary Society gave a pleasing entertainment at the high school Friday last nnder the supervision of Misses Yothers and LeFevre. George Cooper looked alter the floral decorations while Stewart Dillon, assisted by Secretary Mae Long, directed the following program: Declamation, Alexander Copeland; recitation, Mildred Farmer; vocal solo, Sara Jackson; reading, Elizabeth Daniels; violin solo, Opal Long; society paper, Morris Levine; piano solo, Gertrude Condon; critic, George Cooper; vocal duet, Sara Jackson and Opal Long. The question debated was: "Resolved that the daylight saving system is more beneficial than detrimental" with Lawrence Condon lor tbe affirmative and Smith lrvin for the negative. The judges decided in favor of the latter. Proud of Tbeir Library. With their teachers the Third Ward Public School pupils are proud of their library of 462 volumns which they bought with money got from the sale of old papers and magazines. Two hundred of these books are divided equally between the first six grades and are nsed in the different rooms under the direction of the teachers. The remainder form an upper reading library for the seventh and eighth grade students. More E Men Back. Sergeants Joseph J. Killar and Michael Roth, both local members of Company E, expect honorable discbarges at Camp Dix, N. J., in time to be at home this week. They took part in all the hard fighting np until October 17 when they were ordered to an officers' training school. The armistice prevented them from winning commissions and they were sent back in a casual company. A Severe Operation. Miss Martha Swart/., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swartz, of this place, underwent a severe, but successful, operation Saturday at the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg. The loss ot blood was replaced by transfusion from tbe veins of her sister, Mrs. Roy Wilson, of Turtle Creek. She is, however, not yet out of danger.
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Title | Mount Pleasant journal (March 28, 1919) |
Subject | Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County -- Mount Pleasant ; Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Mount Pleasant |
Description | Publishers: John L. Shields, [Jan. 10, 1923]; Howard M. Stoner and Clark Queer, 1923-1963; H. Ralph Hernley, 1963-. |
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Title | Mount Pleasant journal |
Subject | Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Westmoreland County -- Mount Pleasant ; Newspapers -- Pennsylvania -- Mount Pleasant |
Description | Publishers: John L. Shields, [Jan. 10, 1923]; Howard M. Stoner and Clark Queer, 1923-1963; H. Ralph Hernley, 1963-. |
Creator | Mount Pleasant journal (Mount Pleasant, Pa.) |
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Full Text | €!)*? iiiwttt Jptesatif Jfotttml 4 VOL. 44. MOUNT PLEASANT. WESTMORELAND COUNTY. PA.. FRIDAY. MARCH 28, 1919. NO.14. SPRING FLOWERS OF FAR OFF FRANCE NOW IN BLOOM Over the Grave of Elmer Coff- man, an Acme Private. ME MET DEATH ON THE FRONT LINE BEINO INSTANTLY KILLED BY AN EX- FLODINO SHELL. A Thoughtful and Sympathetic Major of the Regiment Writes the Brave Mountain Boy's Mof her How he Helped to Lay her First Born on the Beautiful Cote de Maldah to Sleep Neath a Hedge of Wild Apple Trees Until Comes the Great Captain's Call and Earth and Sea Shall Give up their Dead. PRESIDENT WILSON'S VISIT TO ROME The slight hope entertained by Mr. and Mrs. lrvin Coffman, of Acme, that their oldest son, Elmer, a private in Company C, Sixteenth Infantry, might still be alive, despite the official notice of his missing in action October 8, has been dashed to the ground by a letter just received from Major Leonard R. Boyd, of that regiment, who, under date of January 11 in Germany, writes the mother: "I am writing this, Mrs. Coftmau, to let you know a few facts about tbe death of Elmer Coffman. Yon have probably been notified before of his death. I know but little ot his end; but, if no one else bas given vou this information, I feel sure it will help. "On October 10, during the Argonne battle, I was with my troops in Cote de Maldah, near Sommerance, France, when a report came to me that an American soldier had been found dead nearby. I went to tbe place and found the body of Elmer Coffman there. A fragment from an exploding shell had killed him instantly that day. He did not belong to my company and I could find no further details of his death. I took his personal effects and enclose them witb this letter. "As we were ordered to remain at the cote (bill) for a day we had an opportunity to bury him. There is a small road running along the south side of tbe bill. Near the top ot this hill is a hedge of wild apple trees. His grave was dug near the center and on the south side of the hedge. Over the grave was erected a rough cross and on it nailed one of tbe identification tags. One was left on the body, while the third is enclosed in this letter. "I bave been carrying his papers ever since. I am sure you can guess what an effort has to be made to write letters similar to this to thirty or forty mothers and that, with routine work, has prevented my writing sooner. There are many graves in France and we, wbo have been through all, realize what a sacrifice our fellow men have made and that each grave is a memorial to the bravery and manliness of the private soldier. "When spring comes I know that no otber place in France will be as beautiful as the Cote de Maldah with its white apple orchards and its hedge of wild apple trees blooming and fragrant, overlooking the last resting place of Elmer Coffman—a brave American soldier. No higher praise can be given. "I beg of you to accept my sympathy —the sympathy that a soldier can rightly offer to the families of those who have fought with him—and died." A father and a mother weep Over the death of their firstborn Who fell in far oil France, By German shell was torn. God only knows bow hard, How cruel and how sad; An ocean rolls between them And their sleeping soldier lad. But there's a God of Battles Who ne'er forgets the dead Who gave their lives for liberty; He'll guard tbeir narrow bed. This young draftee, who was 22 years of age, trained at Camp Lee and went overseas with Company C, Sixteenth Infantry, July 26, and took part in the fierce fighting on arriving at the French front until he met his fate on October 8. His last letter to his mother was written September 16. His money, wrist watch and other valuables were stolen as all the major found on the body were letters from his mother and Acme friends and the identification tags. But all was well with this fallen lad who had given his life for world freedom; for, as a faithful member of the United Evangelical church, he had made his peace with tbe loving Savior before there was thought of war. bbbssl';"^ ' x v* j mm H m This photograph, taken during President Wilson's recent visit to Italy, shows him and Mrs. Wilson leaving tha Coliseum. Home. COMERS AND GOERS. Paragraphs About Prominent People Gathered During- the Week. Mrs. Harry I. Jordan, of Latrobe, called on friends here Monday. Mrs. T. S. Shaw spent the week end with friends at Clairtoo, Pa. H. D. Poorbaughaud family will move Tuesday to a farm near Greensburg. Miss Sarah Smith, a Wilson College student, is home on an Easter vacation. Erskine Jones, a student at Mercers- burg Academy, is home on a two weeks' Easter vacation. Miss Catherine George, of Uniontown, is here spending a week with her aunt, Miss Lou ise Rose. Mrs. Nelle Hauser, of Ben Avon, Pa., was here over Sunday with ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Byers. Mrs. Fred King, after an extended stay here with relatives, joined her husband at their New Kensington home Saturday. C. E. Bills, stockman for the Brier Hill Coal and Coke Company, dropped in Tuesday to see a few ot his old local friends. Clyde Seaton, ot Pittsburg, is here witb his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Seaton, while recuperating from the dregs of influenza. His wife spent Sunday with bim. Miss Hattie Rose and sister-in-law, Mrs. George Rose, spent the week end witb the former's sister, Mrs. L. L. George, of Uniontown. James N. McBride, who has just opened a new auto supply establishment at Latrobe, called on a few of his old lriends here Monday. Top Sergeant and Mrs. Frank Carbaugh spent last week visiting Ohio friends, stopping off on their return at Sharon to eat a bite with Mr. and Mrs. Will Mc- Cracken. Private Albert Wise, a United States regular who was wounded once and gassed twice on the French front, was here the past week on a furlough with his mother. Mrs. Henry Mechling, of Conneaut- ville, Pa., who was here the past week as the guest of Mrs. L. K. Zuck, will go to a Pittsburg hospital for an operation before returning home. C. Melaucon, of Columbus, Ohio, dropped off here Monday with Jerome Kobacker who has been at the Buckeye capital looking after the transfer of the big department store to the new Kobacker Company. Captain Harry Jones, of McKeesporl, wbo commanded a colored company in tbe Three Hundred and Ninety-first Infantry in France, was here this week with his nncle and aunt, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Knox. Miss Nellie Shupe, of Los Angeles, California, spent the past week here with her aunts, Mrs. John M. Berrybill and the Misses Shupe. She had just been discharged from war work at Washington to which place she returned yesterday to secure transportation to her western home. County Medical Meeting. The Westmoreland County Medical Society will hold its regular April meeting at Greensburg Tuesday afternoon next. Dr. Spencer Free, of DuBois, councilor for the Fifth District, will make the principal address. LITEJAJRHJONTEST Between the Philo and Enzelian Societies April 18. The annual contest between the Philo and Enzelian literary societies ot the local high school will be held in the opera house Friday evening, April 18. The contestants selected are: Philo. • Enzelian. Declamation— Lawrence Fox—regular—Stewart Dillon Edward Mullin—alternate—M. Levine Recitation— regular. Theodore Bruner Margaret Harmon alternate. Virginia Noss Minnie Crosby oration. Mervyn Coy—regular—Benj. Levine John Cost—alternate—Leona Morey Debate. Flora Grim—regular—George Cooper Donald Stoner " Gladys Christner Marion Field—alternate—Sam Kalp Gilbrrt Clark " Charlotte Roy Tbe question for debate is: "Resolved that further restriction of immigration in the United States is desirable." Conrt Sentences. In courtat Greensburg Saturday Squire E. S. Williams, of East Vandergrift, convicted of murder in tbe second degree for having shot and killed Winfield Stitt, of Vandergrift, was sent to the penitentiary to serve not less than six or more than ten years. Frank Feeley, of Uniontown, who shot and wounded John Harwin in the leg here some two weeks ago, was sent to the workhouse for six months. Claud Seanor, Lindfay Gordon and Lee Kreinbrook, Alverton boys who robbed the Byars store there, were sent to the Huntingdon Reformatory. New Battery and Tire Station. Carroll and Canose, of Scottdale, have leased tbe former garage at the corner of Washington and Diamond streets where they are installing an up-to-date tire and battery station. The shop will be in charge of A. C. Canose, the junior member of the firm, who is an expert in that line. SIGN OF THE CROSS. Items of Special Interest to the Local Church Goers. A local district rally of the three Sunday schools at Bridgeport was held there Sunday afternoon in charge of President Milton R. George, of this place. Addresses were made by Rev. A. W. Barley, of this place, and W. F. Stoner, of Scottdale. U. Grant Weimer bas the ashes of the burnt Uniied Brethren church mortgage preserved in a glass jar with The Journal's account of the celebration exercises. Rev. W. A. Crofiord will preach two special discourses at the First Brethren church Sunday next, on "Prayer and prayer covering" at 11 a. m. and on "Shall we know each other in heaven?" at 7 p. m. The Sunday school hour is 9:45 a. m. The Juniata College Missionary Volunteer Band will render a special program at the East End Mission tomorrow (Saturday) evening at 7:30 o'clock and also at the Mount Joy church on Sunday morning at 10:45, making a rare treat for all those who attend either entertainment. Offerings will be taken at both meetings to go to tbe support of a missionary in India. The public is cordially invited. Conference Superintendent J. S. Fulton, of Johnstown, was in charge of the opening of a three weeks' revival at the United Brethren church Sunday evening. Rev. R. L. Leatherman, the local Lutheran pastor, will conduct services at the Lutheran church on Sunday next, in the morning at 10:30 and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock. In the evening there will be an illustrated sermon with the use of the stereopticon machine, when a number of views will be shown on the screen, the subject of which will be "The Ligbt-Bearers", arranged into three groups: I. Tbe Warning Light. II. The Eclipse. III. The New Light. You are given a most cordial invitation to attend these services. LEAGUE Of NATIONS COVENANT HAS, HOWEVER, BEEN AMENDED TOGUARDTHE MONROE DOCTRINE. President Wilson Evidently Has Another Think as he Holds up Final Peace Work in Order that the Conference Can Make the Change. DEATHS OF THE WEEK. AFFAIRS IN EUROPE ARE IN A DECIDEDLY BAD SHAPE. President Wilson has apparently reserved the privilege of changing his mind in regard to amending his League of Nations covenant, to which he was so stoutly opposed on leaving this country the second time to attend the World's Peace Conference at Paris. In fact, it is said he was so anxious to amend it that he has held up tinal work on the peace treaty and is, as a result, being roundly censured for the delay that is held responsible for the alarming growth of anarchy in Hungary, Russia and Germany. The amendment safeguards the iV\onroe Doctrine by providing that agreements under the covenant shall not be construed as an infringement upon the principles of international policies heretofore generally recognized. The American amendment, as adopted by the League of Nations commission, protects all nations against the influx ot foreign labor, affirming the right of any country in the league to control matters solely within domestic jurisdiction. The Grim Beaper's Work in This Place and Vicinity. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. Mrs. Elizabeth Wood, widow of Rev. William Wood and for many years a resident of this place, died on March 17 of the infirmities of her 82 years at the Denver, Colorado, home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Donaldson, v. ith whom she made her home in recent years. Divine services were held there belore the body was expressed on last Thursday to this place, arriving at the King morgue Sunday evening. It was taken to her old First Baptist church Tnesday afternoon and then laid away with the husband and children in the cemetery following a short service conducted by Rev, Walter Hartman. One son, Ray Wood, of Washington county, also survives. Mrs. Wood was of the highest type of christian womanhood and had a host of old Mount Pleasant friends wbo will long remember the splendid crown of snowwhite hair tbat was hers while she was still here going about doing good with a smile that must have often hidden an aching heart. Mrs. Charles Thurston. Mrs. Emma Thurston, tbe esteemed wife of Cbarles W. Thurston, died Monday of rheumatic trouble at her Braddock Road avenue, home, aged 63 years. Following divine services conducted by Rev. Sylvester Fulmer, pastor of the Church of God, the interment took place Wednesday afternoon in the family lot in the cemetery at Alverton. There survive with the husband nine children—Mrs. Maggie Cramer, Scottdale; Mrs. Nellie Haney, Staufier; Mrs. Jessie Piper, Al. and Homer Thnrston, of this place; Mis. Viola Sullen, Youngwood; Mrs. Ruby Faith, Southwest, and James Loren Thurston with Company E overseas. There are nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Obituary Notes. Edgar C. Given, of Boise, Idaho.whose widow was Miss Lizzie Burns, of this place, died Wednesday, aged 50 years. One son also survives. Mrs. Mary E. Peterson died at her home near Hecla Monday of apoplexy, aged 71 years. The husband and one daughter, Mrs. Carrie Fahrr, survive. The interment took place in the St. John's cemetery Wednesday forenoon. John J. Ryan died at his Hunker home Sunday, aged 75 years, Uriah Sell, of Old Stanton, died Tuesday. He leaves two daughters. TWO BOLD ROBBERIES Committed at West Main Street Homes of Dr. F. L, Harsh and John Smelko. Two bold robberies were committed Friday night at the West Main street homes of Dr. F. L, Marsh and John Smelko evidently by tbe same man wbo was seen at the latter place and descrbed as a big fellow wearing a mask over bis face. He ransacked the entire first floor of tbe Marsh residence, getting some six dollars from a purse belonging to Mrs. Marsh. He took a borrowed revolver from one of the Smelko boys and was bunting for valuables in Mrs. Smelko's bedroom when she awoke and, supposing it was one of the children, asked what was wanted. The caller immediately ran down the stairs and ont of the house, fleeing with three pals on guard ou tbe outside. NEW STREET CAR RATES. TIME IS HERE TO SPEAK OUT Regarding the Proposed Memorial for War's Heroes. GENERAL COMMITTEE READY TO ACT WHEN INFORMED WHAT THE PEOPLE WISH TO HAVE. Mount Pleasant and Vicinity Have Every Keason to be Proud of their Boys' Record on the Front as Well as their Support Given at Home. It is for You to Say What Shall be the Lasting Tribute Paid to Those Who Have Fallen that Liberty Might Live. The people of Mount Pleasant and vicinity have every reason to feel proud of the war record of the town and community. Our brave young men responded to their country's call and acquitted themselves in a manner that leaves no room for criticism. The people at home have loyally supported the government, and also tbe worthy organizations tbat labored to maintain tbe morale of the fighting forces and to bring comfort and amusement to the soldiers and sailors. With tbe conviction that the war is over our thoughts and energies have turned toward their accustomed channels. Bnt one matter that must not be overlooked, that now challenges our attention, and demands earnest consideration and united action, is a suitable memorial in honor of the brave men who have fought and suffered, and some of whom have died, for the nation's honor. A general committee has already been selected and an organization effected. The committee does not believe in undue baste. It seeks to carry out the will of the people. It desires, first of all, to cultivate a free and frank discussion of the merits of the various forms of memorial tbat have been proposed. It invites suggestions and communications. It also proposes to secure information concerning tbe probable cost of erection and maintenance of the several forms of memorials and to bring these facts before the people. Experience bas shown that this is the only proper course to pursue. Certainly the people of this community want a memorial, and they want it to be such an one as will at least bear comparison with the splendid record that calls for its erection. Become a booster for the memorial! Rally round the committee, and lend them every encouragement possible. United effort means success. _>■ • -*. PLEASING PROGRAM Remonstrants and Company Officials Likely to Beach an Agreement. President of Council Blaine B. Cold- smith and Burgess S. P. Stevens were at Uniontown last Thursday conferring with representatives of neighboring towns over the remonstrance made against the recent advance in tbe West Penn street car rates. Action on the part of the Public Service Commission was held up in tbe hope that remonstrants and company officials would eflect an amicable settlement. Attorney E. C. Higbee was instructed to arrange a joint conference between representatives of the different towns and officials of the company, at which it is thought, by a careful study of the company's maps, an amicable adjustment of the zones in dispute will be effected. Oiven by the Enzelian Literary Society Friday Last. The Enzelian Literary Society gave a pleasing entertainment at the high school Friday last nnder the supervision of Misses Yothers and LeFevre. George Cooper looked alter the floral decorations while Stewart Dillon, assisted by Secretary Mae Long, directed the following program: Declamation, Alexander Copeland; recitation, Mildred Farmer; vocal solo, Sara Jackson; reading, Elizabeth Daniels; violin solo, Opal Long; society paper, Morris Levine; piano solo, Gertrude Condon; critic, George Cooper; vocal duet, Sara Jackson and Opal Long. The question debated was: "Resolved that the daylight saving system is more beneficial than detrimental" with Lawrence Condon lor tbe affirmative and Smith lrvin for the negative. The judges decided in favor of the latter. Proud of Tbeir Library. With their teachers the Third Ward Public School pupils are proud of their library of 462 volumns which they bought with money got from the sale of old papers and magazines. Two hundred of these books are divided equally between the first six grades and are nsed in the different rooms under the direction of the teachers. The remainder form an upper reading library for the seventh and eighth grade students. More E Men Back. Sergeants Joseph J. Killar and Michael Roth, both local members of Company E, expect honorable discbarges at Camp Dix, N. J., in time to be at home this week. They took part in all the hard fighting np until October 17 when they were ordered to an officers' training school. The armistice prevented them from winning commissions and they were sent back in a casual company. A Severe Operation. Miss Martha Swart/., youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Swartz, of this place, underwent a severe, but successful, operation Saturday at the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg. The loss ot blood was replaced by transfusion from tbe veins of her sister, Mrs. Roy Wilson, of Turtle Creek. She is, however, not yet out of danger. |
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