The Indiana Weekly Messenger from Indiana, Pennsylvania • Page 13

INDIANA WEEKLY THUBSDAY, APKIL 29, 1926 FAOIJTtVl NEWSY PARAGRAPHS of Timely Interest From the County and State The spring and summer schedule went into effect on the Conemaugh Division of the on Sunday, April 25. Three small girls at Bell's; Mills mines, were playing with a dynamite cap, which exploded and all were slightly injured. Five milk dealers were fined at Parnassus last week for delivering milk in bottles belonging to other dealers. It cost 50c a bottle fine. Her.

J. Alexander Vance, aged. 67 years, rector of Christ Episcopal church here, 30 years ago, died at his 'home in Lesbon, 0., on Sunday. At a special meeting of council the tax millage was fixed at 8 mills for borough and 2 mills for bond purposes This is the same rate as last year. Randall Campbell, who was injured in an auto wreck near Blairsville, two weeks ago, has so far recovered as to be taken to his home in Graffton.

Evangeline Booth, commander of the Salvation army, who has been suffering an acute attack of appendicitis, was reported out danger this week. All arrangements have been completed for an "Old Time Fiddlers' Convention" to foe held in the new Municipal Building, Apollo, on Thursday, May 20. W. M. Lydick, of near iSampe 'Run, failed to brinig us some maple sugar and a mess of fish but he will read the Messenger and the Pittsburgh Gazette Times for another year.

If you inclined to lament that the public schools are not teaching anything, just sit in on an oratorical contest the next time you get a chance and see how 'surprised you are. All the schools in the County are organizing track teams for girls and on May 5 there will be a county track meet at Indiana for both the girls' and boys' tMkhael iMcGorrity, aged 101 years, died Friday morning at his home in New Bethlehem. He'was iborn in Ireland and came to New Bethlehem some 50 years aigio. He is survived by four sons. Teachers for iSaltsburg schools have been elected as follows E.

M. Johnston, Principal; Maude L. Ewirig, Irma Sutton, Anna Atkinson, Mildred Kinter, Ruth McK.ee, Mrs. Bess Martin, Mrs. Fern Baird.

There are yet three vacancies. The independent school district at West Lebanon, elected their teachers for the ensuing year as follows: West Lebanon, Miss Olive Munshower, of Indiana; Reed schools, Lillian Allshouse, of West Lebanon, and Arthur Guthrie, of Indiana. 9th in Mothers' Day. iChauncey M. Depew celebrated his 92nd birthday Saturday last, 1 lOn April 15th the one millionth license tag was delivered to a Pennsyl, vania auto, i Another sign of spring is when the small boy hides the rake and the carpet beater, April eggs are usually at the lowest price and are the best for preserving in waterglass.

i Sparks Bros, circus is scheduled to exhibit at Punxsutawney on May 18th and at Indiana on May 19th. A small pile of rugs, containing at least 12, and other goods estimated to be worth $100, was stolen from J. M. Philimy's store at last week. The town of Rossiter has badly hit by the hundreds of cases having been reported within a short time.

There have, however, been but few deaths. I One of the largest passenger planes in the United States flew over Clearfield last week on its way from Dayton, 0., to Middletown, Pa. Nine passengers were aboard the plane. Paul Lewis, of South Seventh street has commenced work on a new house and a new barn to take the place of the buildings destroyed by fire last year on the old homestead, near Kel- lysburg. Mrs.

D. W. Douds, of Plumville, who has been a patient in the Adrian hospital, at Punxsutawney, for several weeks having undergone an operation, was dismissed from that institution the first of the week and returned home. i The State Pardon Board at Harrisburg last week allowed nine rehearing and refused 22. Among Wie hearings granted, are to Veto Palmero, of Indiana, second degree murder, Bernardo Capriotti, of Indiana, voluntary manslaughter.

The weather is too cold for successful trout fishing in this section and few catches have been reported thus far. Up in Potter county some good catches have been made, one nimrod bringing home 27 fine trout the largest of which measured 20 inches. Miss Nioma Manner, daughter of Prof, and Mrs. J. A.

Manner, of Marion Center, who is at Wilson College, Chambersburg, last week won a $100 scholarship prize in music. She was one of two 'girls in this large school to be awarded isuch distinction. Miss Manner won a similar prize at Birmingham school for girls last year. 'Beginning May 1, bricklayers and masons in New York City will receive a wage of $14 for an eight-hour day's work. This is said to be the highest wage under agreement between employers and employes paid in the building trades in the United States.

The forest fire near Heshbon and, Margaret on Tuesday was the worst fire that (has occurred in some time. The miners from Margaret mines and all the railroad crews from JBlacklick and Heshibon, Dilltown, Wehrum and Vintondale, were all out all night fighting the fire. Billy Warhurst, a lad of Alameda found a dog on the street and took him home and him but his parents didn't know iwhether they'd let him stay. But that night the house caught fire and ''Sport's" ibarking saved nine lives. So, Billy can keep him.

Mrs. John Cook, of West School street, was operated on at the Indiana hospital on Tuesday morning. While the operation was quite serious, it was very and the physicians report her as doing nicely, Her s.peedy recovery is earnestly hoped for by her many Mends. Mrs, Cook underwent a similar operation just six months ago. At a meeting of the (Plumville school board on Saturday the following teachers for the grades were elected: Room 1, Edna Frey, re-elected; Boom 2, Miss 'Hadden; Boom 3, Mrs.

Brewer; Boom 4, Mrs. Hadden, of Washington township, The vacancy in high school remains unfilled. Frederick W. 'Fisher has sold all his gasoline interests in Punxsutawney and Jefferson and Indiana counties to the Gulf Befining the purchase 1 price beimgi $110,000. This means that all the iSt.

Clair gasoline in; the two counties will be taken out and replaced with "Gulf Refining Co. pumps. Means Brothers, of Vajier, have the contract to take out the and replace them with the On Thursday of last week, an 18- year-old son pf Mr. and Mrs. P.

Parks of Blairsville, met with a serious accident in a rather peculiar way. He was putting on his vest in some man- ner fell forward 'his face on, the floor. He sustained fractures of both jaw bones and was taken to the Homeopathic hospital at Pittsburgh. At a meeting of the Conemaugh' Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church, held at Saltsburg last week, F. C.

Black, a student of the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, was appointed stated supply for Mahpning, Smyrna and Richmond -churches, for a year, and regular services will be held there after the close of seminary in May. I A. L. Pierce, a former resident of Twelfth street, and a valued employe as a carpe'nter for many years at the Normal school, but now living on the old Cook Simpson farm, near Hamill, exchanged residences with his brother-in-law, Linus Simpson, and will occupy the house he bought from Simpson, at Marchand, and Simpson will occupy the old homestead. In Australia there is a law that imposes a fine of on every citizen who does not vote when he is physically able to get to the -polls.

The law i had its first test in the recent Federal election. Ninety-one per cent of the enrolled voters actually cast votes; for several years before the law was passed only 66 or 60 out of every 100 citizens could be induced to Youth's (Companion. The Board of Directors of the Marion Center and East Mahoning Joint High School met on Saturday and chose the faculty for the term of 192627. iProf. A.

Manner, Mfrs. Hoyt, of Indiana; Prof, W. Me- Creary, of iBlainsville, and Prof. Ray, of Marion Center, to make the force. Mrs, Myrtle Schupe, whp has been one iof the faculty this term, was i not an applicant for her old place.

Here is what the State-Centre sportsmen's organization, a Philipsburg organization, is doing in the way of fish and game distribution: 100 snow shoe hares, 500 rabbits, 210 cans of federal trout, 80 cans brook trout, 20 cans brown trout, 46 cans 3 to 5 inches 18 cans catfish, 5 to 12 inches long; 106 cans perch, 80 cans frogs and 60 cans minnows, This is the largest assortment of fish that (ever been received in that region. Fifty cases of scarlet fevef, and measles caused schools to be closed this week. Townsend, of South Bend, while sprouting potatoes Thursday, suffered a stroke which paralyzed his right side. i Quay Overdorff, who toas been a patient in the Indiana hospital for over five weeks, has returned to his home in Brushvalley townshrip. i Thirty thousand seedlings from the State forest nurseries have arrived in Indiana and will tfe planted on the Klan farm south of Indiana, this week (Friends of Clair who underwent a serious operation in the Indiana hospital, Saturday were glad to learn today that he is getting along nicely.

Daniel S. Hoover was found guilty' in the Cambria county courts of stealing $12,000 from a sack of registered mail, and was sentenced to Atlanta prison for a term of ten years. Bev. J. A.

Mclnturff, pastor of the Marion Center E. church, was tak-, en ill Sabbath after delivering his! morning sermon. He was taken to the Punxsutawney hospital for treatment. Bev. E.

K. Mechlin, who had been spending the winter in Florida, has returned to his home at Cherrytree, where he will dispose of his household goods, after -which he will return to the sunny south. Gile Brothers' garage, building, stock and equipment on East Philadelphia street, has been purchased by the East End Garaige auto exchange and wreckers. The building will be used for automobile storage and parts. Leslie Pattison, Indiana's talented artist, has completed an oil painting of our for governor, John S.

and it is now on exhibition in front of the Fisher headquarters, in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. The portrait is a remarkable likeness and does both the artist and Mr. Fisher justice. George 'Gabe, an employe in 'the Glass Works, who rooms in Mrs. Geo.

Kleagle's boarding house, 1101 Maple street, lost $100 in a very mysterious manner. When George went down stairs for his dinner, Friday, he left a wallet containing three $50 bills in his room. Wlhen he returned he discovered two of the bills had been taken. There is but one change schedule of trains on the Indiana Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The train formerly arriving here at 8:25 and departing at 8:35, a.

m. now arrives at 8:11 and departs at 8:22. There are minor changes in connecting times at Torrance, but do not affect the Branch trains to any extent. Friday and Saturday Specials One lot Ladies' Oxfords, special, Men's Work Shoes, special, Boys 9 Shoes, special, Children's Sandals, special Men's Work Pants, special, One lot Men's Hats, special, Boys' Knee Pants, special, Men's Work Shirts, Boys' Waists and Shirts, Shoe Laces, black and tan, pair, Opp. Court Houte GORDON'S "More for Monev" RECENT DEATHS (Continued from Page One) Snow Causes Wreck.

Blinded by a sudden snow storm Monday evening two young men returning to Johnstown from Blairsville had their car smashed by upsetting ort the William Penn highway. Passing motorists gathered the two victims up and they were rushed to Blairsville, where a doctor gave them first aid The young men had hired the cat from a J-ohnstown igarage Monday evening for a pleasure trip. From the condition of the car it is remarkable, according to witnesses, that both young men were not fatally injured or killed outright. Henry Shetler Henry Shetler, of near Yatesboro, died Sunday afternoon, after an illness of several weeks. He was the grandfather Fred G.

Shetler, of Indiana. It IB a year this month since Fred's father, William Shetler, was laid to rest. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in St. Paul's church, Yatesboro, followed by Interment in the church cemetery. Margaret Mrs.

Margaret Lavis, aged 70 years, a former resident of Pitta- burgh, died Monday evening, April 19th, at the home of her daughter, Mrfi. H. H. Heinman, of Seward, with whom she had made her home for Heveral years. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the Heinman residence, followed by burial in Wakefleld cemetery, Joseph Alvntore Agnello Joseph Alvatore Agnello, the four- months-old son of Mr.

and Mrs. Samuel Agnello, of Maple street, died Saturday morning from bronchial pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted in the Agnello home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, by Rev. Joseph B. Baker, of Zion Lutheran church.

Interment was made In Greenwood cemetery. Misner Infant Dewey Willis Misner, aged 21 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Misner, of Vintondale, died Friday night after a brief illness from pneu raonia. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon and burial took place in Strongstown cemetery Mir.

and Mrs. Peter McDermofet, of Suigar JJoteh, on Friday, became the parents of a nine-pound son, twentieth child. AW the children the oldest being age4 Robert J. Bnckott Robert J. Beckett, aged 72 years, who had taught school in Indiana county for the past 40 years, died at his home near Sidney, Banks town-' ship, this county, Thursday night, of a complication of diseases.

He had been ill since November. The deceased was a son of Samuel and Marjorie Beckett and was born in Banks township, where he was reared to manhood. He was married about 50 years ago to Miss Emma R. Smith. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church and had taught school in Indiana county, where he had lived virtually his entire life, for over 40 years'.

He was an exemplary citizen, honest, upright and square in his dealings, and hia death is a source of keen rgeret to his hundreds of friends. He is survived by his widow and nine children: Harry A. Beckett, of Warren; Mrs. W. B.

Curley, Harvey and Carl Beckett, of Pittsburgh; J. Olin Beckett, of North Adams, J. R. Beckett, of Cleveland, Ohio; Miss Lucy Beckett, of Philadelphia; Mrs. George Pierce, of Titusville, and Miss Emma Beckett, of Richmond, Va.

One sister, Mrs. Elmer Whitaker, of Vandergrift, and 14 grandchildren also survive. Funehal services were held at the late home of the deceased Sunday afternoon, with burial following in Pine Grove cemetery. Mrs. John Cook Mrs.

John Cook, of West School street, died in the Indiana hospital Friday morning at 9 o'clock, following an operation. She was highly respected here and her death is the source of deep regret to her wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Clare Learn Cook was born October 21, 1879, at Cookport, a daughter of the late James and Margaret Learn. She was a member of the Baptist church for 14 years, and for the past ten years had been connected with the First Baptist church of Indiana. She Is survived by her aged mother, Mrs.

Margaret Learn; her husband, John Cook, and the following children: Mrs. Raymond St. Clair, of Seventh street; Floyd Cook, of Locust street; Vernon Cook, of School street; Mrs. Robert B. Walker, of Tampa, Paul Cook, of Blairs- vllle, and Jay Cook, at home.

Two sisters also survive, Mrs. Irvln James Kephart, of Indiana, and Mrs. Sylvester Buterbaugh, of Commodore. Funeral services were held in her late home Sunday afternoon, In charge of Rev. W.

L. McKee. Burial followed in Oakland cemetery. Hugh H. Hopkins Hugh II.

Hopkins, a veteran of the Civil war and respected farmer of near Rossiter, died at his home Monday afternoon, April 19th, aged 82 years. Death was due to a complication of diseases, incident to advanced age. The deceased was born in Marion Center in 1844, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hopkins.

He enlisted In the Pennsylvania Volunteers when a young man and fought through the Civil war. He was a farmer and an expert carpenter, building most of the homes at Frances Mines. He was a member of the Lutheran church and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Charles Hopkins, of Hudson, William and Henry Hopkins, of Indiana; John and E. V.

Hopkins, of Rossiter, George, of Altoona, and Mrs, T. O. Griffith, of Creekside, Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in Steffy church, followed by burial in Devers cemetery. Miss Mnry A. ftinger Mary A.

Singer, aged 84 years, a native of Indiana county, died in the home of her niece, Mrs. A. F. Rower, of Punxsutawney, Tuesday, April 20th, The deceased was a daughter of Josiah and Mary Singer, of Penn Run, and was well known and highly regarded in Inliana ty, where she had a wide acquaintance. She had been making her home with her niece for some time.

A fine Christian woman, Miss Singer was loved and respected by all who knew her. Surviving is one brother, Alonzo G. Singer, of Indiana. Funera- services were conducted in the Roser home in Punxsutawney Thursday afternoon, after which the bqdy brought to Indiana and burial made In Greenwood cemetery. Sloan Brothers Can Buy for at Read Our Specials Visit Our Stort tad get Our Lower Price One reason for Lower Prices is eur overhead expenses are lower, so we can sell the trade at Lower Prices Kitchen Cabinets Hoo itr two-tone gray Cabinets, Special at Dining Room Chairs Walnut Dining Room Chain, in leather seats, special set Walnut Buffet, just, in new, $29.50 Whitney Baby Carriage in new colors, special $1 Charles F.

Pauch Merchant Tailor Steam Pressing and Dry Cleaning a Speciality. Suits Made to Order $32.00 and up. Suits Called for and Delivered. 516 East Philadelphia St INDIANA, PA. Local Phone 151-x Infant An Infant son of Mr.

and Mrs. Orville Blose, of At wood, died in the Punxsutawney hospital Sunday ing, April 18, Interment was made IB the cemetery. Daniel Kcrr Daniel Kerr, aged 71 years, of Munday's Corners, a native of Indiana county, passed away at his home early Tuesday morning, April 20th, after a brief illness. He was a son of the late James and Sally Repine Kerr, and was born in Strongstown in 1854. Early in life he was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Davis, a sister of Howard Davis, of Conemaugh, He was widely known and respected and bis death is sincerely mourned by his many friends.

He survived by the following children: Theodore Kerr, of Nanty- Glo; Mrs. D. W. Simmons, of Park Hill; Mrs. Allen McCartney, Johnstown; Burley and George Kerr, of Jackson township, Cambria county; Mrs.

George Roue, Cambria county; Mrs. Clay Cunningham, Nanty-Glo; Mrs. James Leona, Nanty-Glo, and Timothy Kerr, of Mundy's Corners. Thirty-five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted in the late home Saturday afternoon in charge of Rev.

J. L. Bowman, pastor of the Brethren church, Mundy's Corners. Burial followed in Mundy's cemeLerv. Mary Hath Webb Mary Ruth Webb, daughter of Rev.

and Mrs. Frank A. Webb, of Elder- too, died early Tuesday morning, after a brief Illness. Funeral services will be conducted in the parental home Thursday afternoon at 1:00 O'clock. Burial will be made in the Marion Center cemetery, Mrs.

D. O. Beers Mrs. D. G.

Beers, aged 59 wife of D. G. Beers, died at her horn in Bairdatbwn Monday morning, ter an illness of long duration. Shi was born in Shelocta, but had beestf almost a lifelong resident of Baird town. She is survived by her hu band and the following children: (H? to F.

Boers, of Blairsville; Miss zel Beers and Truby Beers, at home Mrs. F. F. McFarland, of BlairBvllle; Mrs. W.

Hart, of Cleveland, Ohio and Miss Ethel Beers, of Pittsburgh Miss Viola Means Miss Viola Means, aged 19 yearf daughter of Delbert J. Means, 647 cust street, died at 8 o'clock Fri morning of pneumonia, following attack of Influenza. She was a ly esteemed young woman and untimely death is deeply mourned friends of the family. Funeral sej vices were conducted in the church Sunday afternoon, by htr tor, Rev. Walter Merriek, by interment in Greenwood Mrs.

May BheUito Mrs. Ida May Shelllto, aged years, wife of Thomas Shelllto, Penn Run, died in the Jndla tal Saturday afternoon She was a highly of that section and leayea friends there who. will mourn her u.neyaj were conducted Jn the 9b Tuesday by a Bfcter, WTO, W4.