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vmf lM 1 '''rv-i XIII INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1903. NUMBER LEflSES c' A Large BM of Coal Is BeiDg Bought for the Pennsylvania Interests in MEN CHEBimiL TOf NSHIPS Other Interests Are Also Active in That Section of the County nnd Farmers Are Now Getting Tfietr Money. Daring the past week there were recorded at the court house the deeds 'for coal purchased for the Pennsylvania railroad by Marcus W. Saxman. This coal lies in Green and Cherry hill townships and was sold for the snug sum of $85,248 for Green and $8,808 for Oherryhill or in all.

The names of the sellers, the acreage ami the amounts which each receives follow: F. Baker, 98 acres, George H. Baker, 80, Louis Ober, 85, Daniel H. Basil, 4, $700; George H. Fleming, 80, David H.

Wilt, 67, George W. McCullough, 173, E. Decker, 196, Martha $109; Elizabeth J.Long, 15, $875, H. W. Learn, 19, $475; Jonathan Learn, executor, 272, Jane Z.Lutniau, 10, $264; W.

W. Bash, 70, Wil- Morris, 81, Harrv 0. Young, 82, Samuel McOov, 128, F. Eowe, 78, David G. Griffith, et Wr J.

Peddicord, 4, $104; Sarah Reed, of 94, $593, H. L. Buterbaugh, 28, Joseph Honk, 92. John Brown, et al, S. B.

Leas- nre, 100, Mary A. Hughes, 17, J. H. Stumpf, 63, William Pittman, 86, George W. Swank, 150, Lydia A.

Waltemire, et al, 102, Jonathan Learn et al, 50, Alexander Berringer, 50, George Rodkey, 147, M. L. Learn et al, 112, $1. Smith, $575; J. Long et al, 29, $725; A.

Ober, 10, $250; John Kephart, 121. Sle, 001; Lewis J. Reed, $507; Henry A. Learn et al, 50, $1,250. D.

O. Leasure and S. 0. Braughler have purchased 11 tracts in Oherryhill and the deeds were filed last week: Frank Geesey, 56, Catherine Hadden et al, 126, John 0. Brnnner, 41, Frank L.

Mentch, 59, Benjamin Findley, 188, James E. Ray, 81, Franklin Moore, 72, Hannah Mentoh, 102, Mrs. Ann Ray et al, 155, $8,892 H.Engle, 400, $9,385. The following land-owners in Washington township have granted the power of attorney to sell their coal. It will be taken up by J.

0. King, and it is, said they will receive $40 per acre: W.D. Fairman, Jacob Frick, David Hartin, Catherine Potts. H. Seanor, Samuel Streams, Ann E.

Trusal, J. S. W. I. Trnsal, John Wagner, Joanna Wallace, Alonzo Yoeman.

IN MEMORY OF THE DEAD. Old Veterans Held Tlielr Meeting in tbe Conrt House on Nnnday Night. The members of Post No. 28, G. A.

held their memorial services, in honor of their comrades that died during the past year, on Sunday night There were only two veterans who departed this life since the meeting held year. They were: Jackson MoMillen, of Marion Center and Joseph Houston, of Indiana. The record of Comrade MoMillen was read by S. 0. Thompson, and-that of Comrade Houston was read by Judge Harry White.

The address of the evening was made by the Chaplain of the post, Rev. A. J. Furman, D. D.

The exercises were interspersed with music by a male quartette. The Court House was crowded to its utmost many people standing in the aisles and halls in order to witness the services. Ball Team Cornell In, The All-Pittsburg baseball club were a badly disappointed crowd of young when they arrived here on Tuesday to play the Normal team, and found that they were not expected and that no game had been arranged. After a time" they got into communication i "With Manager Robertson, of the Nor' jpal team, who told them that the game which had been arranged had peen cancelled by telegraph. The party to the Western Union office and! found the telegram, and discovered that the message of cancellation had not been delivered because tbe Pittsburgers had given Manager Robertson the wrong address.

While tfoe. Normal association' regrets the -affair exceedingly they feel that the Sftistafce was made by those who had to suffer for it. LIGHTNING CUTS CAPERS. Severe Electrical Storms In Indiana on Friday Saturday Nights. Indiana was Visited by a severe electrical storm accompanied by a down-pour of rain Friday evening.

The lightning struck a telephone wire and went into the Guthne offices in the Farmers' Bank building. It ran across a large map setting it on fire. The fire attracted the attention of persons iii the telegraph office, across -the street, who entered the office and put it out. John Gibson's stable.oa Tenth street, was struck, the bolt going through the roof and hay mow, in which there was a quantity of hay, passing near the head of a horse in the stable below. The building was not fired.

The new residence of Cyrus Buchanan on Church street, was also given a touch, but little damage was done. Late Saturday night another storm struck town. 'The property of Mrs. Margaret Marshall on Railroad fcvenne, suffered. The lightning struck a tree near the house then ran out one of the limbs to the roof tearing away some of the slate.

It also struck the chimney on the residence part of the jail, 'throwing soot and mortar over the floors in one of the upstairs rooms. It is reported that along the road between Indiana and Shelocta many of the crops have been destroyed by the wash-outs, and hail. NORMAL RESERVES WIN. Defeat the Klukl in an Interest In Oame. An interesting game of baseball was played on Normal field on Monday afternoon between the second teams of the Normal School and Kiskiminetas Springs school.

A large crowd witnessed the game. The feature of the game was the work of the opposing pitchers, Beatty, of Kiski, and Empfield of Normal. Beatty allowed the Normal lads 10 hits, but struck out nine of them. Empfield gave Kiski but three hits, and fanned six of them. He made three hits, one of them a home run, and four runs.

The score NORMAL, PAS Kiski A Hosack, 1 J. Smith, 1 Bowman, 3 1 Shields, 1 0 0 Qessler, 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 12 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 I. Smith. 8 0 Watson, 0 1 3 0 7 0 i 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 8 0 EmpQeld, p4 3 12 0 i 0 ii Fair, 2 i i i i 0 0 0 0 'i 0 0 1800 i 0 Beatty, 0 0 0 Taylor, 1 0 I 8 0 0 Walker.r 000 Jones, i 0 0 i 0 I 3 Totals 9 10 27 11 5 Totals 4 3 84 8 4 000 13000 05 1 0 1 1 i run, Empfleld; struck out by Beatty 9, by Empfleld hit by pitched ball, Cunningham. Gordon.

Bowman, Herschberger; base on balls, Cunningham, Hosaok; time of game umpire, Daugherty. PROHIBITIONISTS CONVENTION. Cold Water People Elect Officers and Stake One Nomination. The Prohibitionists' county convention was held in the court house at this place on Tuesday afternoon, a fair-sized number of delegates being in attendence. Rev.

Mr. Haupt, of Blairsville, was president of the convention, and John N. Bracken and J. P. Lytle were secretaries.

The only nomination made for a county office was Frank L. Wells, of Marion Center.for Jury Commissioner. Cyrus Buchanan, of Indiana, was elected County Chairman, Rev. E. Lee Perry, treasurer and W.

W. Brilhart, secretary for the ensuing year. Delegates and alternates to the state convention which meets at Gettysburg on June 17, were chosen. Prof. H.

delivered an interesting lecture on the question of Prohibition last night. NEW CENTURY CLUB HUSTLING. P. It. It.

Itenponda Favorably to a Re- qneat for Improvements. The New Century Club, composed of Indiana women, is working hard for the improvement and beautifying of the town. Some time ago they asked the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. if something could not be done to improve the appearance of the depot and the surrounding yards. The company responded in a polite' letter a few days ago asking the New Century Club what improvements they would like to have made, and also acknowledging that improvements w'ere desirable.

A committee consisting of Miss Leonard, Mrs. John Sntton and Mrs. Thomas Button was appointed to investigate the matter, but nothing definite has been done. 2- i in George Cribbs, of Blairsville, who a delivery wagon for W. M.

Hpsack, was seriously injured last His team spared at a PBiBBJng train near Smith station and wagon was overturned. The horses -jfeqfcjue disengaged from the wagon, Oribbs' injuries might haye JBi worse, George Kelly Plead Guilty; George Kelly, of Homer City, plead guilty to a charge of cruelty to animals on last Thursday before 'Squire Daniel Wier. It is alleged that he drove a horse from Homer City to Johnstown, taking in Nineveh and other towns considerably off the direct route, and returned the same day. The animal will probably die, as its hoofs are oomipg off, The horse was purchased from George Dickie, of this place, for $150. Oftleeg Were Moved.

The offices of F. H. Clement who have the contract for the building of the R. P. railroad to the Eldersridge coal fluid, were moved frow the Elkin building, on Philadelphia street, to Parkwood on Monday.

GREAT PREPARATIONS BEING MADE TO ENTERTAIN CENTENNIAL VISITORS The Entertainment Committee Is Perfecting Arrangements to Insure Ample Accommodations for All Who May Come. RALLY OF THE OLD SOLDIERS TO BE THE GREATEST IN YEARS. Townships Vieing With One Another to Present the Finest for Railroad Excursions Being Made. The Women's Part in the Celebration Not to be Overlooked. No amount of talk or writing can do justice to the enthusiasm which the people of Indiana county are putting into their work of preparing for the celebration of the County's Centennial.

Pages of this paper might, be filled with accounts of the meetings in' townships and towns, of the plans of the various committees, of the preparations which industrial establishments and business firms are making to be creditably represented in the great parade of Tuesday. From information received from a number of the township commitees it is known that the civic and industrial parade will be miles The townships are rapidly coming into line. Old Green seems to have gotten the start on the others and claims she will show them all a thing or two when the big 6armon booms on the morning of June IB. So intense in this and no secret is here betrayed, it is one township marshal will insist that all the harness in his delegation be oiled afresh and every buckle polished to the highest degree. He will allow no mud-bespattered vehicles in his line and no faded bunting.

Everything, to the very smallest detail, must be up to the highest point of excellence. Such enthusiasm as this is bound to result in a delegation in which any precinct might take just pride. A contract was last week closed with the famous Altooua City Band of 30 men who will be here for both days of the Centennial. This is one of the very best musical organizations in the state. It will be seen in the parades and in a free evening concert.

The Amusements committee claims that the display of fireworks on Tuesday night will bo the finest ever seen in Western Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsbnrg. They are the product of the famous Paine, the man who furnished the displays at the Chicago World's Fair and the Buffalo Pan- American Exposition, and who will have charge of the pyrotecnichs at the St. Louis Exposition. There will be a carload of them and two men from the factory will be here to superintend their discharge. So elated is the committee over this feature that they have asked the newspapers to urge upon all the people to remain in town until after the display.

Too much cannot be said about the great free entertainments which the Robinson Carnival Co. will present each afternoon and evening. There are four of these shows to see which not one penny will be charged. First of all is Speedy, (not Jim), who dives headforemost from a tower 90 feet high into a tank containing but four feet of water. Then there are M'lle.

Orocco, the spiral tower asceusionist, and a group of aerial ring gymnasts. In addition to these are a number of other strictly high-class shows for which a small admission fee is charged. They include a gigantic Ferris wheel, a horse and pony circus, magicians, the Fire Queen, and a number of others. A game of baseball has been arranged for those who love to patronize that great American sport. The Johnstown team will be here to try conclusions with the Normal School team and a great contest is promised.

The Committee on Entertainment has secured the permission of the managers of the Fair Ground to use the hitching grounds there for teams. Of course the stables about town would begin to accommodate the horses which will be here and there has been much inquiry as to where hitching space could be secured. The grant of the fair grounds will supply this need. This committee is also doing good work in ascertaining where visitors can find lodging and meals. A complete list of those persons who will take lodgers will be on file at the committee's headquarters, and visitors will not be put to the necessity of chasing around town for information.

Refreshment and lunch stands will be stationed at numerous places and a strenuous 'effort will be made to the end that uo one need go hungry as is so often the case whore largo crowds of ueople are congregated. The women of the county are responding most loyally to the call for articles of interest for the Loan Exhibition. Here will be gathered and properly labeled a great array of articles of great age, of particular historic connection, or of rarity, all supplied irom the great hoard of our grandmothers of the century. This exhibit will be in the Court House. lu connection with this a number of papers of women's work and progress dudSg the century will be read.

The announr oes that it baa about completed arrangements with a professional deoor- on the bedraggled and dilapidated look so common where rain falls on decorations. This man will also decorate any private properties a small consideration, provided he has time. The town authorities have agreed to have the streets cleaned up and put in first class order and it is urged that all citizens lend a hand not only by decorating the buildings but also by putting the lawns and surroundings in good condition. Wednesday is Old Soldiers' Day and we feel safe in predicting that not in years past and possibly never again in the future will there be congregated in Indiana so many of the veterans who wore the blue in defense of their Country in the bloody sixties. The arrangements for their annual picnic are largley in the hands of their own committees, yet the Centennial committees are devoting as much time, energy and money to providing a good time for the veterans as for any other feature.

On Wednesday afternoon there will be at the Fair Ground a sham battle larger than anything of the kind ever attempted here. There will be two and probably five companies of militia engaged besides alarge force of "irregular" cavalry. The Blairsville and Indiana companies of the Fifth regiment are sure to be on hand and those from Greensburg, Johnstown and one other town are being sought after. A requisition for a Gattling gun, another cannon and a large amount of ammunition has been sent in. In the evening of Wednesday a camp fire will be held when in addition to the usual speeches, some entertainers of a high order of excellence will be engaged.

For the protection of the people a large police force will be on duty and perfect order is guaranteed. No gambling or iminorality of any character will be tolerated as it is the belief of the authorities that the happiness and comfort of the people will be better conserved if everything suggestive of wickedness be suppressed. RECENT DEATHS. iiouor $011 var poy Mrs. Eliza 3.

Arthnrs. Mrs. Eliza J. Arthurs, wife of the late William Arthurs, died at the home of her Mrs. Edward Grossman, at Fleming Park, about nine miles from Allegheny, on Thursday evening at 4:55.

Her death was caused by inflammation of the bowels. She was aged about 75 years. The Arthurs family were residents of this place until about 12 years ago, having lived on Church street, in what is now known as the Adair property. Mr. Arthurs died in December, 1901.

Mrs. G. Wilse Earl of this place, who attended the funeral services, is a niece of the deceased. The services were held in the First Presbyterian church, Allegheny, on Sunday at 2:80. The interment was made in Uniondale cemetery.

Italpu Walker. Ralph Walker died at the home of his brother-in-law, Adam Campbell, in East Mahoning township, Wednesday, May 20, aged 81 years. Deceased formerly lived in Armstrong township, but with his wife has been living at Mr. Campbell's since the death of Mrs. Campbell, a couple of years age.

His wife and one son survive him. The interment was made at Gilgal Friday forenoon, services being held at the residence by Rev. E. P. Foresman, at 9 o'clock.

James Henry. James Henry, of Hillsdale, died at his home on Saturday morning at 4 o'clock, of blood poisoning, at the age of 47 years. His wife and daughter, Iva, survive him. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. E.

E. Hall, were held at 9 o'clock on Monday. Interment was made in the Hillsdale cemetery. Mrs, William E. Huey.

Mrs. William E. Huey, of yander- grift, died at the homo of her mother, Mrs. Kate Richardson, of Blairsville, on Tuesday evening May ID, aged 28 years. Her husband and six children survive.

Shu had been a sufferer from an affection of the lungs, which finally culminated in death. Mary I'luaaiupyer. Miss Mary Plassuie.yer, of Blairsville, died at the homo of her parents in Blairsville, on Thursday, May 21, at the age of 20 years. Funeral services were held in SS. Simon and Jade's Catholic church on Saturday morning.

ah) Ann WigffliiH. Mrs. Sarah, Ann Wiggins, second wife of the late Samuel Wiggiue, of Friday evefing at 5 died in August, 1900. She is survived by two sisters four brothers, viz Mrs. Charlotte Wiggins and Mrs.

Mary Chambers, both of Kansas; John and David Marlin of near Willott; Dr. J. M. Marliii, of Tarkio, and Sidney Marlin, of this place. The funeral services were held by Rev.

Milligau, pastor of the Elderton and Shelocta U. P. churches. The interment was made in the U. P.

graveyard, near Shelocta which is only a few rods from the old Wiggins homestead where the deceased lived most of her life. J. McCrea Hosacb. Mr. J.

McOrea Hosack, one of the most prominent citizens of Blairsville, died on Thursday evening, May 21, at 6:40 after an illness extending over many months. He was born near Bairdstown in 1887, being a son of Samuel and Rachel Hosack. When a young man he learned the carpenter trade which he followed for a number of years. During the Civil war he served for nine months in Co. of the 185th Pa.

and afterwards as a carpenter in the Quartermaster's department at Nashville, Tenn. He married Eulalie McCabe and they adopted a daughter, who is now Mrs. James R. Mears, of Blairsville. A number of years ago the deceased was in the mercantile business with his brother, W.

M. Hosack, but retired some time since to husband jhis strength. Rheumatism had troubled him for years and he had recently been an almost helpless invalid, yet he bore it with a fortitude and cheerfulness that was remarkable. The deceased was a brother of Dr. William M.

Hosack, of Indiana, and W. M. Hosack, and Mrs. Sarah Hicks, of Blairsville. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 2:30, interment being made in Blairsville Alfred It.

Stoiicbnck. Alfred K. Stoneback, 39 years old, and for eight years a clerk in the office of the collector of customs at Pittsburg, died Monday night at his home at Ingram, of pneumonia. He had been ill but a few days and was at work in the office last Saturday. Several years ago Mr.

Stoueback underwent an operation in a Philadelphia hospital in which three of his ribs were, removed from the left side and his left lung removed. He was one of two inen in the history of surgery who have withstood the operation. He was born in Montgomery county, but lived most of his life at his father's home near Blacklick, this county, where his father, John Stoneback, and two sisters, Emily and Elizabeth, still live. His mother died three months ago. The remains of the deceased were brought to Blacklick last night.and will be interred at Blairsville.

The deceased was well thought of by all who knew him. He leaves a widow and two children. IUTO flEXT OCTOBER It Is Thought the Buffalo, PittsMrg fill Get Here TRAINS NOW RUNNING TO John Atlanta. Squire John Adams died on Sunday morning at Adams, Armstrong county, aged 64 years. The deceased was born at the place of his residence and had been a justice of the peace for about 30 years.

He was an elder of the Midway Presbyterian church. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, conducted by Revs. Barrett, Marshall, Const and Frantz. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum, and I. O.

O. lodges being present at the funeral in a body. Interment was made in St. Paul's R'eform- ed cemetery. The deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs.

Sarah Nicholson, of this place. Mrs. Charlotte Frank. Mrs. Charlotte Frank, wife of the late George Frank, who died about three years ago, died at her home in this place un Tuesday morning at 2 o'clock, of heart failure, superinduced by an attack of quinsy, at the age of 78 years.

She was born in Germany, but had lived 40 or more years in Indiana. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Albert Clawson, of this place of South Carolina; Lizzie and Sophia, at home. The arrangements for the funeral services have not been completed. Alexander Milieu.

Alexander Millen died suddenly at his home in Clarksburg on Sunday evening of heart failure, at the age of 81 years. He had been to church in the afternoon and came home and ate his supper in apparent good health.but died shortly afterward. He leaves six daughters and one son. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Byers, of the Clarksburg Presbyterian church at his late residence.

Interment will be made at Jacksonville. An Italian. An Italian who was employed at Ernest, died on Monday night, of pneumonia. The body was brought to Indiana on Tuesday, followed by a number of his fellow workmen, and taken to the Catholic church, where services were held. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery.

David David Pershing, of near Cookport, died on last Thursday of consumption, at the age of 40 years. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral services were held on Tuesday. Interment was made at McDowell cemetery. Mrs.

A. Pritcttard. Mrs, A. Pritchard, grandmother of Mr. William Allan, proprietor of the New American hotel, died at her home in Pottsville last Friday.

14 very Buviuew Sold. T. P. Stephen? Monday sola his! livery business to Giles Stephens of i township, wiio took charge $. atepUensfMl Scheduled Trips Made Work ing Satiafactorilly All Along Line.

Assistant Engineer A. W. thu Buffalo, Rochester Pittsburgh RrUway, confidently expects 'that trs in on that road will first cross Phil street in the month of i obi r. on the Indiana branch is pro-j gn ssing favorably and a running on regular schedule froin Punxsutawney to Ernest. The train! nmkes the, southbound trip morning on the following Leaves Pnnxsutawney at arrived at Indiana Branch Junction Cloe fi Juneau, (J :47, Locust 6 Richmond 7:10, Marion Center Home 7:55, Chambersville 8:15, isde Ernest 8:85.

Returning! leave Ernest at 5 p. arrive Creekside 5:10, Clmmbersville 1 Home 5:40, Marion Center 6 Richmond 6:22, Locust 6:35, Junean 6 Cloe 6:57, Branch 7:00, Punx-fj sutawuey 7:15. Work on tlie tunnel is favorably, and once the heading completed so that the steam can be put in operation the work will! move very rapidly. Coal is being shipped from'Jthal mines at Ernest and several new. 5 enings are being made there.

thing is on the jump at the new which promises; to be one of the ty's most important points. Onitti'ia Eldersridge extension the grading is moving along at a rapid" rate. About 100 additional laborers! were brought here last week overland to Parkwood where quarters for that portion of the have been established. Song CONTEST BY MIDDLE First Meeting Waft Held In Norm A Chapel On Monday Evening, The first Annual contest of theMiddl Class of the Indiana Normal was held in the chapel, on Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Folio wing t' the program.

Piano ''A Bord de L'Argo ''Gran de' Brilliante. Gay wx Resolved, That-tn Powers and Privileges of the Should Be Restricted. Affirmative, Jas. E. Hersohbergerv Negative, Elbie E.

Vocal May Time Sweet Verna Tomb Garibaldi, Ida L. Oppermj Making the Best of It, Sara Piano a. "The Lake," Ruth Forney und Nellie Our National Disease, Luella Spain, Helen E. Piano Nellie PearoeP "Story of a Japanese Phyllis L. "Sally Ann's Experience," Delia B.

Swan Spring Is 1 Glee Club The names of those who won in th'f different contests are marked star. The judges were Rev. R. son, LL. Princeton; Rev, R.

Fair, Kiskimiuetas, and Hon! S. Fisher, Indiana. 'i RTational Bank lor Webrum. Wehruni is to liave a national bank, Sometime ago O. R.

Claghorn, Scott and E. J. Blackley, of and D. L. Moorhead "and John Scott, of Indiana, aimde at for a charter to the Comptroller Currency at Washington, and the limiuary papers arrived last Subscriptions to the capital stock $25,000 are now being solicited.

institution will bo known as" National Bank of ArrctilcU for Assuult and Htttle William Shook, of Coral, plead goilt to a charge of assault and battery laL, Wednesday, before 'Squire 11 and was n'ued and costs. The matiou was macln by Emanuel man, who has a store in claimed that Shook gave beating. Needle in A needle was out Irom the infant daughter of Frank Bolivar, last Wednesday by It is not known huw the naariil there. TJ CiclMre iu uV Pittsburg "the.