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VOLUME 69. No. 3 INDIANA, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1925 ONE DOLLAR AND A HALF PUR TEAS COURT NEWS J. Luther Bence, of Green township, is foreman of the grand jury for the June term' of court, and, with his assistants; the 'members of the grand jury IB busy passing on the varidus indictments for consideration. Court convened Monday afternoon and Judge J.

N. Langham made his quarterly charge to the grand jury, Returns of constables were heard and aa there was nothing of an unusual nature in either the charge of the Court nor the constables' reports, the grand jury started its work of investigating the Indictments presented. Two or three cases listed have been settled; true bills were found in ten others and not a true bill reported on two of the indictments. Peelbr Feit, attorneys for the county commissioners, present- a petition to the grand Jury, requesting that body's approval of the purchase of the Hauxhurst farm, which adjoins the County Home farm. The price paid for the property was approximately $4,500 for approximately 39 acres.

The county has already planted the farm for this season. The following true bills have been returned: James Dellappa, obtaining goods by false pretense. William Parkin, pointing firearms and assault and battery. Raymond. Glasser, Marie Orr, prosecutrix.

Earl Lukehart, f. Edna Burns prosecutrix. RECENT DEATHS William M. Fairman William M. Fairman, aged of Punxsutawney, died in the Adrian that place RECENT MARRUCf Geisler-Lydic 7,1925 at Trusall, Clarence V.

Sunday Mr. Fairman'was Gesaler and Eva B. Lydic, both of one of the best known men in West- Indiana, Pa. ern Pennsylvania, and had been a member of the Jefferson County Bar sc 87 WftB born in Brook Woodward Samuel 8. Shaulis, of Mahaf- vllle October 31, 1836, and when 10 fey, and Miss Oracia Woodward, the years old went with his grandfather daughter of Mr.

and A. B. Wood- to where he remained until ward, of town, were united in mar- the outbreak of the Civl war. He riage at the Woodward home last then returned to his native state and vevenlng. The ceremony was per- enlisted in Company 62nd Penn- formed by Rev.

Dr. F. Hinitt in sylvania Volunteers. He was wound- the presence of about 60 guests. ed at Galnes Mills, in 1862, and bride graduated from Indiana Nor- had a brilliant war record.

After the mal. school last year and is one of the rJ1he Btart ed a law practice esteemed young of town. Mrs. which endured until his death, and Charles Woodward was bridesmaid at one time he was said to be the and Rev. Harold Little of Harrlsburg.

moat efficient criminal lawyer in was best man Western Pennsylvania, Politically he was a Democrat and had attended ev- every Democratic National con- Ammwr vehtion over a period of 60 years AIHV I and figured prominently at all ens granted in Pittsburgh Mwidlay them. From 1876 to 1880 he was we the names of John Galley of attorney of Jefferson county Bedford and Alice Gafley of Indiana. JVSJmaJ viid to They were married Monday iby Rev. this community that no man can fill. C.

iPinkerton, of the iFirst Uni- His wife preceded him in death three ted Presbyterian church. The newly 8 5.4 6 will reside at the Gailey-Gailey. REALISM TRJINSFERS Deeds Recorded in Indiana County Since Last Published Report Mabel Farley to Samuel Miller, 114 actes in Armstrong, $1100. i Michael JBaun to Blla F. Langham.

tract in Oreen, Jacob Smith to David Long, five acres In Canoe, $660. William Rickard to Mary B. Reed, In Qraht, $1800. John M. Steeta to Mary Steets, lot in Burrell, $1.

Madelena Perottl, lot in Center, $1600. Noble Fowler to Howard Tyger, lot in Indiana, $6000. Reba Durilap to Matthew Pribanic, 60 acres in Grant, $800. W. Blair Bmpfleld to Lemon Bmp- fleld, 68 acres in Bufflngton, $700.

O. M. Streams to Hugh W. Smeaton, 2 lots in Rayne, $1. D.

A. Putt to David W. Smith, 66 acres In Cherryhill, $4000. John C. Miller to Myra Thompson, pt in Cherry Tree, $2000.

VTT1S Jtlm R. Martin, of Punxsutawney, and GaJley is special agent in iflhe State Wade Martin, of near Meadyille. Miss of Pennsylvania for tike CafpdtalFire Insurance Company of Concord, N. Chas. Madonay, assault and bat- and will accompany the body to Laf- ne future, in Indiana.

His bride Mrs. Lizzie Johns, making or uttering worthless checks and delivering worthless check; A. Qiesey, prose- is we'll known over Indiana county as connected with Sabbath School home of his son-in-law, Gharles opiaraoi, possessing intoxicating liquors and selling in-1 Gaughey, at WiUonsiburg, IPla. De- texicating liquor. ceased was born and reared in this Clarence Wilt, fornication and bas- i vicinity and was a son of WB'Uiam and tardy; Mrs.

Gladiola Molisee, prose-1 aw cutrix. iviary ayette, where burial will be made. J. H. Shields.

John Parker Hale (Shields, aged 77 Ga years died on Sunday, May 31st at the th Umtcd church and has one of the largest ladies class in the Marriage Licensee Charles Davia Stewart Brushvalley 1J TT IS TV Shields. He was a first Helen May wakefleld Joe Paparulski, manufacturing in-i class drummer boy and at the age of William Clarence Parks toxicating liquor and possessing in- 14 he enlisted in the Civil War as a Loraine Aikens Blalrsville 1D 5 Tlla rs drummer boy in the (band of the 20flth 1 -Homer City Clifford Winkleman. assault and ir i j. TT Blanche D. Wimer assault and'battery.

Pennsylvania Volunteers. He is sur- Martln onway Run the following children: Mrs. Viola Uncapher Penn Run E. Peterson, of Canton, Ohio; Ord Leasure Millersville wife "of Gertrude Faye Smith Biun Clarence E. Henderson Rossiter M.

Elsie Pollock INDIANA BEEF PROVISION CO. SOLD BY SHERIFF FOR $70,500 Big List of Properties Disposed of at Sale on Friday The Indiana Beef and Provision CO, was sold to Wayne Tomb, at sheriff's sale on Friday for $70,500. It Is understood that Mr Tomb ed the Citizen's National Bank in the deal. Other properties disposed of by the sheriff on Friday were the Petro Go- wpski tract in Center township to Harry Hazdak, 1,900. Foster tract in Pine township to J.

Blaine Cramer, $300. Jacob Stiver tract in Canoe township to Greeley Young, $275. Mary Lizzi, lota in Green township, to Wayne Tomb for Clymer National Bank, $500. Thomas J. Stull, tract in Green township, to Wayne Tomb for Robert St.

Clair, $500. James Bernadine, tract in Green township, to Wayne Tomb fer $1,400. Russell Shoff to Charles L. Swlt- in Starford, to Wayne Tomb, Not a true bill was returned in following indictments: Mike Artymovish, on charge of dis- i Mrs. WMW turbing peace, Rev.

Michael B. Rap- Pv 1flo ach, prosecutor. Charles McGaughey, a former Charles boarding dent of Indiana and WiHSam Shields Steve Deblyak house keeper; Chambers in the regular army, serving in Hono- Helen Cisko services $150; Isaac Bennett, lot in Strongs town, held over. Isaac Bennett, lot in Brushvalley, to Mrs. Annie Coiner, $150.

Charles Williams, lot Fourth ward, Indiana, to Martha Waltemire, Mrs. Caroline Walker tract in "Good Entertainers. Gilbert Good ui to William -i- 'Vniiiw-h 99 OLD MESSENGER FILES SIXTY-FOUR YEARS AGO From the Indiana Messenger Files of June 4, 1861. Wilson and Smith, Editors and Proprietors. (Washington, June (the whole of the battle this morning, Prof.

Lowe's iballoon was overlooking the terrific scene from an altitude of 2,000 feet. I Telegraphic communications from the balloon to Gen. MoCIellan, and in direct connection with the military wires was successfully maintained, Mr. Park Spring, of Philadelphia, acting as operator. Every move that the enemy made was obvious to it, and was instantly reported.

This is believed to ibeen the first time in which a balloon recon- naisance has been succeesfully made during a battle and certainly the first in which a telegraph station has been established in the air to report the movements of the enemy and the progress of battle. The advantage to iMcClellan must have been immense. The rebels again succeeded in playing the old dodge upon our troops, by displaying a flag, of truce until they got within igood range, and then pouring in upon them a deadly volley, PERSONAL MENTION Ruseell, who has been in Roanoak, for several weeks, har arrived home for the summer. Mrs. D.

E. Baird, of MoGees is spending time with mother, Mrs. (John Fetterman, who tt ill. The Indiana True American Tuesday, June 4, 1861 (Put none but Americans on guard iReed and Hill, Editors. (We thank Mrs.

James M. Campbell for a copy of A proclamation has been issued (by fche English Government forbidding British subjects to join in the private- ering set foot by the Southern rebels and warning them that if harm should befall them under pirate flag, they must suffer without remedy from their Government. The crops in this county look remarkably well. We have been told by -Miss Bernadine iPlotzer, who had teaching in Union City High School, has returned home for the summer vacation. -nMiss Florence Bergman, of Liveiv more, spent Wednesday with in Indiana.

While here she took an, examination for a driver's license. and Mrs. Dave Blakeley and' son of Indiana spent the week end with the former's, parents Mr. and Mrs. John Blakeley, of Parkwood.

Rachel Rothrock departed Thursday morning for Port Matilda, Center county, where she will visit at her former home. and Mrs. Oscar iSt. Clair and children of Chicago, arrived in Indiana Friday and will visit at the Cameron and St. Clair homes.

iM. C. 'Swick who had been the guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William St.

Clair, has returned to her home in City. John and Harry Laughlin returned to 'Pittsburgh Monday after spending the week-end with "theiac jrother and sister, Harry and Anna Laughlin. Miabel Lockard, a former resident of Homer City and who recently returned from Central America spent Wednesday and Thursday with friends in the county. and Mrs. Harry Hare and child departed for Pittsburgh Friday morning where Mr.

Hare will undergo an persons from different parts of the operation on Ms eye at the Allegheny Tuesday evening and the "body brought Margaret Farbaugh Heilwood to Ja for Merchants Me- Joe Kowalik to Greenwood cemetery, Indiana, over, Ofir. and Mrs. Warren P. Kline en-j land, Wednesday and was given ia 171011 0 tertained over the week end at their Lmilitary funeral in change of Indiana Martha Lepley' as "The Old Moll" two Post No. 28 G.

A. R. of which he was Owen B. Lewis miles south of Indiana, ithe office a member, asisited by the American Betty Louise Reed Woodlawn and sales; force of the Pittsburgh dis- Legion Post No. 141.

trict of the Keystone Lubricating Company whose plant and offices are in Philadelphia. Mar. Kline Rev. Samuel S. Shaulis chanics of Blacklick, $1300.

Gracie Winifred Woodward Indiana Mrs Maraaret Hill Bover Harry Watterson Mrs Boywf aged 61 Dorothy Erickson Kane as a igpaduate automobile mechani- An East End Boy Gets Diploma (Howard E. Randolph, son of Mrs. Emma Moose, 159 Church street, Ina, Monday-received a diploma 9 months at -John B. Baker cian from Captadn H. Beese, Corn- has been connected with the company her home In Armstrong township on Margaret Rosborough mandant, at the graduation exercises a MaTlIcKeel wm i May McKeel Wehrum Married Fifty Years.

for seven yeans. The personnel of the Wednesday morning at' 3:45 o'clock, party- death being caused by a paralytic Ity istroke. was a lifelong resident Mr. and Mrs. Wl Hall, Wilkins- of Armstrong township and was well Mr.

and Mrs. O. V. Schauer, known and highly regarded by all who knew her She had been a mem- A ber of the Curry Run Presbyterian Mr and Mrs. G.

Lands- church and was an ac tive worker un da'le, New Castle; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. til illness prevented.

She is surviv- Allen, (Buffalo, N. C. 0. Norstrum, ed by her husband, Harry Boyer; two Philadelphia; T. B.

Ottle, McKees- sons, W. Herbert Boyer at home, and township May 90; ttor 60A year ilor, 0 Murray W. Boyer, of Indiana, was reached on last Christmas Day, port; Jean Pafftoburgh; Moss the £ollowing Drother8 and sisters: ut on account of of the of Army Tank School at Camp The -golden wedding anniversary of and Mrs. S. IB.

AlMiouse was cele- at their home in Washington nma Baessler, Pittsburgh and Miss Miss Clara Hill, Jay D. Hill and Jas. Margaret Jackson Pittsburgh. Hill, all of Indiana! Funeral services unable to home that This is the party's fouuflh trip to were held at her late home Friday the celebration was deferred un- atlnr-nnnn O'Qft n'fftnetlr til tViio niA afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted til this date. Indiana and "the Old Mill.

They by her Rev Kaufman expect to return July 4 and also interment was made in Greenwood over Labor Day. This of speaks cemetery, well for the hospitality of Indiana and "The Old Mill." IMr. and Mrs. Allshouse are living on the same farm which they to March, 15, 1875, over 50 years Mrs. Anna A.

Hileman At that time the farm was (practically A. Hileman, aged Contractors Start Work On The Indiana Pike. xiJicuittu, ngcu i ly 60 years, wife of Clymer J. Hile- a11 covered, by man, of Worcester, Montgomery All came with well filled baskets county, and a sister of Elmer O. The dinner was served on a Jarge Campbell, of street, taWe the barn lunoh State highway representatives were Mrs, Hileman, whose maiden "ame Allshouse and Mrs.

Martin gave nice in the Blderton district Friday arrang- was Anna A. Campbell, was a daugh- talks. After the speech making, Mr. Jter of the late John Beatty Camp- an Allshouse were presented Nomioyle, Texas. Randolph, who is serving as an enlisted member of the 4th Field Artillery, and is regularly stationed at Port iMdntosih, Texas completed a four-month (course in mechanics said driving under Army transportation experts.

His course includes the study of gas-engines, ignition systems and transmission assemblies. Use, caire, operation, maintenance, repair and maneuvering of a light tank were also taught. Sharp Family Reunion erton and the Shelocta station, The Home farm, just southwest of best detour that cowld ibe obtained is She was a graduate of Indiana Nor-; mal school and was united in marri- Clymer Hileman, a native of Henderson Elgin farm, about two Armstrong county, a number of years A Vice President Dead. by leaving the eyes of Thomas JR. Miar- miles west of Elderton, and going by, ago.

Besides her husband she leaves shall closed in death Monday, at Wiash- the way of Idaho and 'Parkwood. Thej daughter, Mrs, John H. Fox, of fogton, D. they were fixed upon detour will be approximately 14 miles Worcester' Gettysburg 'and ne words of Holy Writ in which Jesus long. Stanley Hileraan'i of Vandergrift.

interpreted to his the par- Work was started Monday morning on the construction of the new road. Another brother, Ainsley Campbell, able the sower, resides in Pottsville. The Blder Sharp family held their annual reunion at the homestead on Memorial day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Sharp and daughters, Bernice and Frances, of Apollo; Pearle, and son, William, of Shelocta; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sharp and son, Ralph, of Swissvale; John Sharp and son, Blvin, of Indiana; Annie Sharp, of Shelocta, and Mrs. Sallie Mr. and Mrs George Sharp and son, Clair, of Indiana; Mr.

and Mrs. Harvey Devlin and daughters, Jessie and Guist, of Blderton. A bounteous lunch was served at noon and the day was enjoyed by all present. Evangelistic Services At Dixonville Evangelistic services will be held in the Dixonvi'He Weslyan Methodist A steaun shovel was put to work on the hill at the Tom iBleakney farm, i Just 'before he died he had taken church commencing iSabbath, June 7, up a hotel Bible, and as it fell from and continuing throughout the month. i Washington town- Ms hand5 Jt la at th Jlttrfll Evangelist H.

J. Tedder, otf near Plum Tri- sn i p) a 86 years, four months and chapter of St, a favonte story will conduct the bunt, i 18 days, died Sunday, May 24, with concluding with the promise: Young Couple Are Surprised. and Mrs, iBlair Shank returned from home in Ohio Friday to spend Decoration Day here. They were surprised when about 45 of their neighbors and friends slipped in on night, at the home of the farmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. Shank on West Pike, and tend-? ered them with a shower of beautiful and useful presents, Mrs. Shank's Sunday School teacher and classmates of the First Baptist Church presented hey with a foeaujtiful electric lamtp. Tftere was a lunch served and at a late hour they all departed.

a complication of diseases incident to age. He was born In Westmoreland county January 6, 1839. He was the father of 12 children, nine of whom are still living. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Harmon on February 23, 1859 To this union evening at 7:80 p. iSabbath at 11 "WSth what measure ye mete, it' m.

-and 7:30 p. All are cordially sha11 you. invited. Evangelistic Campaign At Gipsy. Cattle Buying Trip Started.

flve chi Wren were born: Sarah wTfe An extensive and intensive eyan-l A ipart of 14 left Monday morning wil1 heW in a Bradford Co. to purchase 25 head he was united in marriage to Mary constructed tabernacle at of registered Jersey heifers and heifer Catherine Smeltzer, May 28, 1874. Gipsy, commencing Sabbath, June calves for the 'Boys' and iGirls' Calf To this union seven children were 7. Evangelist iBowman Hostetler will Club. Those who are making the trip Charles Thomas be in harge the wee assist i as follows: J.

M. RMnger, Homer He is also' ed ew York William S. Wetzel, Marion Cen- by one sister, Mrs, Sloan Miller, of City, tenor soloist and director of ter; Clyde Houck, Bui-chase lane; U. Apollo. He, was a member of the St.

music, Services every eveming at 8 Repine, C. (M, Miller, iGlen S. Weteel; Miller, ang interment was made in the Qastown cemetery. ed, are mvit- i aarence Bence, all of Marlon county that the wheat and rye crops never looked' 'better at this season of the year. The grass crop also is very promising.

The effect of Ol. Ellsworth's Mfur- Carolina lady recently arrived in New York, who has heretofore held to the South, writes to her husband here as follows: "I say our Government now, for, since shot Ellsworth, I want to fight too, and if I were one of the Zouaves, I do believe I would kill every Secessionist I met with, but what I would revenge his death. I am no (Southern rebel now. The Union forever, say From Messenger File of June 5, 1862 Death of Senator Douglass Chicago, Utone Douglass died at 9 o'clock ithds His remains will be taken from here, on Wednesday to Washington. Jeff Davis has issued a proclamation recommending the citizens of the seceeding states to observe Thursday, June 13th, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer.

Married. On the 27th by Jlev. Mdlwain, Mr. George H. iSnyder and Maria McDonald, iboth of this General hospital.

Laura Ecfcberg, of Jamestown, N. is the guest of Miss Helen Dodson, of North iSixth street, thds Maes Eokfbeafgi, has been attending Normal Commencement exercises. and Mrs. Russell R. Eshenbaugh of East Church street departed early Thursday morning for a visit with friends in Harrisburg and Lebanon.

They expect to be away for two weeks. and 'Mrs. Joseph A. Kissinger of Pittsburgh spent Sunday with Mr. Kissinger's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. William Kissinger. The marriage these younig, people was an event of last week. IMiary Fisicus of West Church street is visiting in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, and Charles Evans, in Utica, N. Y.

The trip was made by automobile, with her son Wilson at the wheel. IHorner, John Mock, Jack Lydiok, Ralph Hammers and Franlr Moose departed overland Thursday for Fishing Creek, iCenter county, where they will spend the week-end, fishing. On the 23rd by H. (Gathers, Mr. I Treasurer and Mrs.

W. Andrew Orr, of Armstrong and Henderson 'of Greenabuiig, attended Miss Martha J. Lowman, of East Mahoning. Continued on Page Four Baptist Convention. The iBaptdst Young, (People's Union, and Sunday School Convention, will be held in the Crooked Creek Church, one half mile east of Chamibersvine, Pa.

on June 9 and 10, 1925. The 'B. Y. P. U.

session open at 10:00 a. m. June 9. The S. S.

Convention at 9:30 June 10. Live topics will be 'discussed toy Rev. J. Davis, Edward Noif, 'Rev. J.

A. of South India, Wm, Sides, Rev. M. Seeley, Rev. M.

M. Smith and others. Fireman Inspect Alarm System Indiana. Several members of the Y. M.

V. Fire Company of iBlairsville, were at Indiana Wednesday evening inspecting the "silent" alarm system here. They are contemplating such a system there. It is felt that the noise of the electric siren is quite unnecessary, especially at night and electric 'bells are to be installed in the homes of the active members of the company. The proceeds of this year's fair are to be used for that Dispatch.

Many long freight trains laden with and extra engines attached inaake music alomg the B. ip, road these commencement exercises of the 1925 class of ttie Normal Tuesday. Their daughter Ethel is a member of' the class. and Mrs. E.

M. iShaulis departed-' for Harrisbuiig 1 Thursday Doctor Shaulis will attend the state medical convention Friday and Saturday and will be one of those who will read a paper. and Mrs. 'G. T.

Learn, who are returning from California and Washington, where they spent the winter, stopped for a few hours in town en- route to their home near Starford, and called on relatives iand friends. of West Wheatfield township, spent Mionday calling, on his old friend John Gamble, otf East Water street. Thomas and 1 Jobn were boyhood pals and this was the -first time they had seen ea-eh other in fifty-nine years. W. Sutton, president and Eaafl Raymond, secretary of the County Automobile Thursday morning! iClub departed for where they will attend the state vention of the American Automobllse, Association.

Marian and (Jane Younig Indiana, and Miss Dollie Creekside, spent the' weekend their uncle, Harry Young, of Creek, and were by their (Slew Walter tnp was made Lee.

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