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VOLUME 6 INDIANA, THUHSDAY, OCTOBER .23, 1919. ONE DOLLAR AND A HALF PER YEAR. BOOSTER'S BOOST (By ARTHUR BROWNLEE.) The Booster column respectfully earnestly desires to call your attention this week to two fine movements that are "on their way." The first is the movement for good roads as presented by the Hon. John 6. Fisher in another column.

It certainly is to be hoped that in that may be lifted chit of the isolation that the condition of our roads impose on us for such a long 1 iperiod each year. Indiana is known in the automobile trade as a "four months That is, that for a few automobiles may be used, depending on the rains, and then the balance of the year, they are or anight as well ibe stored. The second movement is to use music to cheer and brighten, a vast deal we have hitherto. This is being brought about by and through the enthusiastic and skilled and experienced leadership of the new head of the Music Department of the State Normal Mr. R.

Deane Shure, and his capable assistants, Mrs. Leila Farlin-Laughlin, Miss iMary St. Clair King, Miss Orca iReinecke, 'Miss Anna, Miss Marie Thompson and Mr. V. J.

Barlow Mr. Shure has signed contracts for some real.music for this winter and spring that will give us a chance to hear music and artists, that otherwise we would never hear unless we are fortunate enough to ibe in some large He has arranged for three concerts winter, to be held in'the chapel of Normal school. The artists are Miss May a leading soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Corny any, of New York. This company is Tthe premier opera company of the world. Mr.

Albert Spaulding, the leading American violinist, Mr. Rudolph tGanz, a Swiss pianist. To put this in terms so all can understand, these three artists will receive seventeen hundred dollars for their share of the proceeds. The tickets for the of three concerts are five dollars. This also secures reserved seats for all town and out of subscribers.

The students have already taken three hundred course The rest are being handled by Miss 'Anna Simp son, of 57 South Ninth street, Indiana, Pa. Twould be wise to Miss Simpson early, as the sale is limited to the seating capacity of the chap'el, viz: seven hundred. Go and etfioy these "sure-enough" artists and thus be able to the better enjoy your records on. your own music reproducing instruments, as well as get a broader iand deeper insight into, and appreciation for, the mystical' influence and the charm of good music. Mr.

iShure, in the spring, is going to give with the assistance of the musical organizations of the town and the Normal a Musical Festival. A large tent has been contracted for, to be used as the auditorium. Mr. Lambert Murphy will be the tenor for this oratorio, "St. Paul." Murphy goes from Indiana direct to the Musical Festival to be held in Cincinnati, the following week.

This festival here will be thoroughly and extensively to the north and south of us, and will beyond question bring a great many people to town. The different organizations singing an the 'Festival are the Indiana Male Chorus; the 'Ladies Chorus of (Contlnued on page 4.) Hunting in Cherryhill. We indulged in a hunt for the festive gray squirrel in Cherryhill township last Monday. We were in the woods before day break and located in a good position. It was an ideal day for an outing and we enjoyed it mensely.

We managed to bag five squirrels during the morning when we were reminded by the dinner horn that we had partaken of breakfast at 5 a. m. We lost little time getting to the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.

B. Geesey, where the aforesaid dinner horn had' apprised us of the fact that dinner was ready to serve. And such a dinner for a hungry cured ham and mashed potatoes, whipped white as snow, with butter and cream, canned corn (home canned), bread and butter like mother useed to make, spreads and aide dishes galore and to wind up a large dish of lucious huckelberries and a generous piece of custard pie an inch thick. And after all that we were still able to take a pretty good tramp in the afternoon. Our side usual, carried off the honors and shot the limit of squirrels.

But we are satisfied and the fact that we had a preaging invitation to come Again, rather reconciles us at not getting the Umil. Thaflfci, hope to be with you again, some day. RECENTDEATiiS Norria McCoy. J. Norris McCoy, aged 36 years, a former resident of Indiana, who had resided in Pittsburgh the past three years, died Thursday last at the home of his father-in-law, Frank Shattuck, of Grandview, Indiana, of typhoid fever, contracted here in September, while on A visit here 1 The deceased was iborn Rayne township and located in Indiana with his parents several years ago.

tFor several years he was employed in the grocery store of I Bence McCoy. Later, for three 1 years he was engaged in the grocery business for himself and during the past three years he has resided in Pittsburgh, where he was manager of the A. P. store, 1028 Lang avenue, I Homewood. He was a staunch mem? ber of the Presbyterian church, which he joined when he was 14 years old, and at the time of his death was a member of the First Presbyterian church of Indiana.

Besides his he is survived by his wife, Mrs. ''May. Howe McCoy, who is a daughter of Frank Shattuck, of, town, and two sisters, Mrs. Howard Learn and 'Miss Elsie McCoy, of town. The funeral services were conducted at the home of his parents, Saturday afternoon toy his pastor, Rev.

Dr. F. W. Hinitt, and interment followed in the Greenwood cemetery. In the vigor of life and bright prospects for the future, he was taken from an active, busy world to a higher and better world beyond.

God will be the refuge and strength of the bereft widow and friends. i Christopher O. Fisher Christopher C. Fisher, aged 60 years, one of the prominent and respected citizens ot West WheatneW township, died at his homo ill Robinson on Saturday, October 11, with diabetes. The deceased had been in failing health for more than a year.

He is survived by hia wife, who was formerly Miss Emma Campbell, and I who has been an invalid for the past 27 years; one son, Bert V. Fisher, five grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. M. B. Foster and Mrs.

Katherine Jones, both of Bolivar. He was a son of the late Samuel Fisher and Nancy Keller Fisher. He had been employed for many years by tho Garfield Fire Glay Co. He was a. member of the United Presbyterian church of Bolivar." "Funeral services were held at his late home in Robinson on Monday afternoon by his pastor, Rev.

Montgomery. Interment followed in the Blairsville cemetery. Mrs, Polly McQuown Polly McQuown, aged 84 years, widow of the late John McQuown, and mother of Harry McQuown, of town, died at her home in Punxsutawney on Sunday from paralysis. She was a native of this county, having been born in Brushvalley township, where her father, the late John Dearmy, resided. Besides her son residing here, another son and two daughters survive, as follows: A.

N. McQuown and Bertha Mc- Qubwn, of Punxsutawney, and Mrs. George Harlan, of Washington, D. C. Interment; was made at Punxsutawney yesterday.

Harry Shaffer. Harry Shaffer, a native of North Mahoning township, this county, and a son of the late Solomon Shaffer, of Covode, died suddenly early Sunday morning at his home at McKeeg He retired in his usual health, but during the night suffered from an attack of heart trouble and died within a short time. The deceased, who was aged 50 years, resided in Punxsutawney for many years and interment was made there this week. His wife and several children survive. Mrs.

Geneva States, of Covode, was a sister of the deceased. Mrs. Mary Neal. Mrs. Mary Neal, aged 79 years, widow of Johnston at her home on North Fifth street, following a lingering illness.

She is survived by three daughters and two eons. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday by her pastor, Rev. Dr. F. W.

Hinitt, and interment was made in the Oakland John O'Kelf John O'Kelf, a native of this county, died at his home in Altoona on October 6. The deceased, who was aged 63 years, was married to Laura M. Reed, of Green township, who survives with two sons. Viola. Jane Gromley Viola Jane Gromley, aged two and one-half years, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. G. E. Gromley, of Hillsdale, died with pneumonia on October 14. The Street Car Situation.

As announced in the Messenger last week, service on the street railway lines was resumed Friday arid to an outsider everything looked harmonious. alas, an agitator from Pittsburgh appeared on the scene and another "strike" was called Friday evening. Service is gradually being resumed with new men and some 25 local men are being trained for the work. When the power house repairs are completed all cars will be operated and the full schedule SOME PROMISES Commissioner Sadler Urges Indiana County Taxpayers To Vote For Bonds. Indiana, Oct.

20,1919., Gentlemen, I will appreciate it if you will publish the following article together with copy of letter from State Highway Commissioner Sadler regarding the road situation in our county. Very truly yours, JOHN S. FISHER. "The people of Indiana county have naturally been disappointed that more of the primary road system has not been put under contract during' the present year. Comparatively small contracts have been let for the three connecting links in Indiana borough and another connecting link at Blairsville.

The Highway Depart- ment had expected to let a contract for the Indiana-Blairsville road but struck unexpected obstacles in the elimination of a number of dangerous grade crossings. Much delay has been occasioned by the failure of the Highway Department and the Railroad Administration to reach a satisfactory adjustment with respect to these crossings, I took the liberty of calling the attention of Commissioner Sadler to the feeling of disappointment among our people on account of the failure of the construction program for Indiana county. He personally assured me that any loss in the program for the present year would be fully made up within the next three years of his program. In addition, he has sent me the enclosed letter, which I respectfully submit for' publication, if you can give it space. "Hon.

John S. Fisher, Pa. Dear has come to my attention that there will be submitted to the Voters of Indiana County at the coming Election the question of an increase of the indebtedness.of Indiana County, in order to provide funds for road improvements within the limits of the County. I sincerely trust that your Voters will authorize an issue of bonds by an overwhelming majority. If they should, fail to do so it' would be the first county, in the where adverse action has been taken would indicate a faiilure on the part of your people to realize the enormous advantage which will come your community in highway improvement.

It has been a matter of deep regret to the Department that construction of the highway leading from Indiana to Black Lick has been delayed. The surveys and plans have long since been completed and the awarding of a contract has been delayed solely to the fact 'that we have been unable to get action from the railroad companies looking towards the elimination of the crossings en route. You can easily realize that if we should put into execution the plans now prepared, which provide for the elimination of these grade crossings, and the railroad companies should finally decline to co-operate in their elimination the expenditure occurred in the construction of the road would be largely wasted. Work on Route No. 68 will be advertised immediately upon securing some definite agreement as to these crossings.

You will be interested to know that the William Penn Highway is already under contract between Mundys Corners and the Indiana county line and that the section from the Indiana county line to Armagh is about to be advertised. Further, it is the plan of the Department to put under contract as early as possible next year the larger portion of the William Penn Highway between Armagh and Pittsburgh. Very truly yours, LEWIS S. SADLER, State Highway Commissioner. OOiiT NEWS Indiana Man Loses Leg.

While attempting to board a train before it stopped, at Twolick, Friday evening, Nelson Anderson missed his footing and fell beneath the cars. The wheels passed over his right leg, crushing it so that amputation was necessary between the ankle and the 'knee. The man wa waiting to board the train for home and evidently became confused as he attempted to climb the steps of the train before it stopped. He is at the Indiana hospital and'his condition is reported as favorable. The seven appeal cases against the Homer City Coal Company, set for trial this week, were continued, and the case of Sarah H.

McGee, against the American Natural Gas Company, for $2,700 damage, w.as settled before it waa called Monday, for $300. Many witnesses were in court on Monday, when the civil suit brought by A. L. Yarnal against C. M.

Grow, administrator of David Grow, was called trial. When part of the testimony had been heard in behalf of the plaintiff he moved to amend his statement of claim, was granted by the The defendant then pleaded surprise and on motion of his attorney the case, which promised to occupy considerable time in court, was continued. The case which was the outcome of a dispute over an agreement, came from the vicinity of Stronigsto.wn. An action in assumpsit brought by. Mrs.

Catherine M. Hill against the Meoco Coal Company, was called on Wednesday morning, and a number of cases are listed for trial during the remainder of this week and next. Lewis Grosse, who was convicted of wantonly pointing firearms, the outcome of an attack on his father, was sentenced to terem of two months in the county jail. Ben. Capriotti, of Ernest, who made a plea for a new trial following his conviction of manslaughter when he was on trial for the murder of Arnaldo tRinaldi, withdrew his plea, fearing that he might be convicted of the higher crime providing he was granted a second trial, and through his attorneys announced that he was ready to carry out his sentence imposed in July, when the Court announced that the prisoner must serve not less than eight nor more than 12 years in the Western Penitentiary.

Four Business Houses Robbed. Fpur business houses in Indiana were robbed Monday night and goods jd money taken. The places entered wire: Runzo's store, on Seventh street; Brown's Boot Shop, the iFash- ion Store, and Dinsmore's all on Philadelphia street. From the condition of tW, entrances, the articles taken and through a general summing up, it is thought that the work was that of amateurs. The police are working along that line.

At the iRunzo store, a large quantity of cakes, candy, cigars and other articles were taken from the stocks and a small amount of money was taken from the cash regeister. Entrance to the Brown Boot Shop was gained through a small window about large enough for a small youth to crawl through. About $10 was taken from the cash registeer. A rear window in the Fashion store was forced. About $16 was secured but no stock is missing.

Entrance to Dinsmore Brother's store was gained through a window at the rear. The robbers took two silk shirts, a quantity of hosiery, underwear, watches and other small wearing apparel and about $12 from the cash register. Easily Explained. "How do you account for his failure?" "He proceeded on the theory that people had to buy goods at his Free Press. Knights of Columbus Receive Third Degree.

More than 400 prominent Catholics from this and adjoining counties were in Indiana on Sunday to witness the ceremonies attending the exemplification of the third degree to a class of over 75 members of Indiaria Council, No. 1481, of Columbus. The ceremonies were charge of District Deputy J. Lawrence Luther, of who was accompanied here by a number of persons from that place. State Deputy F.

W. Riles, and staff, of Pittsburgh, exemplified the degree. It was the first ceremony of the kind held here since the institution of the lodge 11 years ago. The class of candidates for the degree together with the local and visiting members, attended regular services conducted by Rev. M.

J. 'Barry, assistant to the Very Rev. N. P. McNeils, in St.

Bernard's Roman Catholic church a 10:30 Sunday morning. Exercises in connection with the exemplification of the degree proper were held in Odd Fellows hall at 2:30 o'clock and were followed by a banquet to the members of the class and guests in Lyric hall that evening. A special train from iPunxsutawney brought a large majority of the members of the K. of C. lodge of that place to Indiana for the ceremonies and scores of otKers from this and surrounding counties came in automobiles.

WHAT MESSENGER FILES TELL OF MANY YEARS AGO 1881. the residence of the bride's parents, near Indiana, on September 28, Mr. A. H. Wills, of MJfflin county, to Miss Maggie Bruce.

Oct. 4, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. John Gourley, Mr. Wm. George, of Center and Miss A.

George, of Homer City. At Goampers hotel, Indiana, on Oct. 6, by W. G. Lewis, Mr.

George Boarts, of Canoe and Miss Stella Philaber, of Hamilton. On Sept. 6, at the U. P. parsonage, Indiana, by Rev.

J. Day Brownlee, Mr. S. F. Stahl, to Miss Sadie C.

Henry, all of Cherryhill this county. On Oct. 6, by Rev. H. Q.

Graham, at his residence, Honter City, Mr. Samuel H. Campbell, and Miss Emma J. Mack, both of Heshibon, Indiiana county, Pa. John W.

Sutton is visiting in Kentucky and will take in the Atlanta otton Exposition. Simon Truby, of Brushvalley, harvested nearly one hundred bushels of this season. Mr. Addison Leach, formerly of Armstrong 1 county, has lanvested 65,000 bushels of wheat from 2,000 acres of land in Dakota season and can market it there for more than $1.00 per bushel. Dr.

W. E. Dodson, a graduate of Jefferson Medical College, and who xas been practicing medicine for some (months at Newville, has opened an of- ice at Marion, where he expects to remain permanently. "Wiindy" Hildebrand got left on the "oot race on the Fair grounds on Friday. He did not put his best foot forward and became demoralized.

He is a goer, nevertheless. Mrs. Annie Aul, of Georgeville, this county made butter took the premium at the Dayton fadr. She was awarded a handsome set of steel knives as a premium. Henry iPfothero, returned home last week after a protracted western trip, in which he took in the territories and alifornia, Friday night last thieves entered the store of Wm.

Kimple, at Cham- and putting a charge of powder in the safe, blew it open and took therefrom six hundred dollars in money watches and some twenty dollars worth of postage stamps. The rascals escaped without detection and tiave not since been heard from. 1889. Indiana, Oct. 3, by Rev.

D. W. Siwigart, Mr. V. G.

B. Marsh, of Cambria county, and Miss Amanda E. Bennett, of Kimanel, Indd- ana county, Pa. Parkwood county, Oct. 9, Mrs.

Sarah Ann Miller, wife of J. R. Miller, aged 73 yeara. J. Wilson Earl, Harry Brilhart and H.

S. Youngblood took in the Pittsburgh Exposition last Thursday. Miss Elizza Trimble, of White who has been sojourning in Africa for some years, in the capacity of a missionary, returned home last week. The large frame barn of Joseph Crusan, near Bolivar, was totally destroyed by fire with all its contents on Sunday night of last week. Two horses and a calf perished in the flames.

All of this season's crops, together with the farm implements were consumed. Loss about (Cnntlnucd on Pace Pour.) Mary Palmer, of town, left on Thursday for Atlantic City, where she expects to remain until spring. Strikes, it is estimated, have lost to labor twenty-five million dollars so far this year. Somebody has to pay for I this, and nobody but the -people pays for Press. PERSONAL MENTION Dodson, of North Sixth streei, is on the sick List.

Walter H. Ayerc spent in Pittsburgh. Brown, of Punxsutawney, here last week on business. Wissinger, of Home, was it business visitor here Saturday, H. Ray and Ira Davis, of South.

Bend, were visitors here last week. Lulu Adams, of town, was a visitor to Marion Center last week. B. Caldwell and John Lemon, of. Cherrytree, are serving as jurors th'ui week.

G. Henderson, of Eldersridgei, was a business visitor here last Thursday. J. MoCormidc, and son, Edward, of Brushvalley township, were 5tdi- ana visitors on Saturday. Ross Springer, of McDonaW, visited Miss Gaye Griffith, of Philadelphia street, last week.

S. Hileman, the automobile dealer was in Pittsburgh several days last week, attending to business. Hazel Condron, of is home from an extended vdsit in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. Mary Palmer departed week for Atlantic City, where she win spend the winter, as is her custom. M.

W. Wagner, of Heshbon, was the guest of her son, County Commissioner Bruce Wagner, last week. (Ernest Stewart, of and Cashie Frank 'Finsfhwait, of' Cherrytree, are in Oklahoma on a business trip. H. C.

Christy waa elected director in the Federation of Pennsylvania Women last week in convention at Scranton. Hazel iCondron, of Home, returned last week from an extensive visit to friends in Illinois, Iowa and! the Northwest. Gershman, a former employe of the Indiana Dye Works, has accepted a position with the (Charles Wilier Clothing Company at Mt. Union. B.

W. Hutchinson, of Churda street, departed Tuesday morning for New York City, where she has beett called by the serious illness of her brother. C. George, of West Lebanon, several months ago underwent a severe operation is fast regaining his former health and this week served as a juror at court. S.

Griffith, a former resident of Pine township, but who has been located in Denver, for the past two years, is a buaineess 'Visitor in the county for a few days. Margaret and Cora Caanp- bell, of Punxsutawney, were (guests of Miss Laura Ansley, of West Water street, last week. "Miss Margaret Campbell was formerly telegraph operator at this place. Mr. and Mrs.

John M. Mrs. J. M. Torrence, Mrs.

Ernest Stewart and children, Mr. and Mra, WilLiam Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moorhead and May Carson spent Sunday with relatives in Jeannette, John Doomer, and wife, of Johnstown, were goiests of Mr. ancT Mrs.

John M. Daugherty, of Church street, the latter part of last wjek, Mrs. was 'Miss Emma StSfller. of Cherytree, before her raarriajge. Agricultural Society Cleans Slate.

The Indiana County Agricultural Society some twenty years ago, found themselves in debt $14,500 and issued certificates of interest for that amount as a mortgage which were taken by local people in amounts from $25'up. Interest was paid each year and the principal reduced to Two years ago the fee was increased to fifty cents and with two prosperous years the Society is now in a position to lift the mortgage. Shareholders are instructed to come to the Secretary's office, 552 Philadelphia street, Indiana, deliver up their Certificates of interest, receipt the record at the Court House and receive payment in full for their share or shares. Commissioners at Butler. County Commissioners W.

B. Wagner, A. P. Lowry, and J. M.

Marshall left Monday for Butler, to attend the annual convention of the State Poor Diretcora' Association. The convention will be in four days. Quade Smith and Miss 'Pearl Silvis- both of Parkwood, were united marriage by Rev. J. Orv'iile Flemingr at his home in Willet TJcursfluy.

Following a short wedding trip the couple will reside on the Smith Homestead farm, near Parkwood, Harvey Snyder and Misa Velma Stahl, fcwo well known young pecypfre of Homer City were married Monday at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage here by the pastor, Dr. B. W. Hutchinson. 'The young couple will reside in iHomer where Mr.

Snyder is a machijitfli the employ of the Marshall Foundry. Addressed Century Clv(b. The New Century Club was entertained at their regular meeting 4n, the Episcopal church, Monday evening Prof. Ernest Work, supervisor of the Indiana schools, who related big experience in Italy while work there. It was a.

inr I and instructive.