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ESTABLISHED 1856 Oldest Newspaper published in Indiana Ctnnty. VOLUME 71 Mo. 10 INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1927 ONE DOLLAR AND A HALF PER YEAR RBAD the Old The pnblfcriwd HEMORIAL DAY SERVICES Next Monday, is Memorial Day and In keeping the solemn occasion Indiana and.oth.er points in the coun- ty will suspend the! usual pay tribute to the memory of the nation's dead. At the county seat veterans of the and World wars and other patriotic organizations will with Civil war veterans in the observance of the day. The public school students will participate with these organizations in the parade which will be led by the Boy Scout band and the American Legion drum corps.

The parade is scheduled to start at 10:00 o'clock and will conclude at Memorial park, Where the cenotaph services will be conducted. The Memorial Day address will be by Dr. Charles H. Foster, principal of the Indiana Normal school. Since last Memorial Day nine members of the Indiana Post, No.

28, G. A. have answered the last roll call. The annual memorial services for deceased members will be held in the Indiana theater on next Sunday evening. The address will be given by Prof.

G. G. Hill, a member of the Normal school faculty. The members of the Post that have died during the year are J. Wilson Harbison, John S.

Hastings. Rev. J. M. Imbrie, A.

H. Hess, Dr. William Hosack, John S. Johnston, J. Stewart Thompson, George Muiller and Archie C.

Fowler. The Memorial Day Services at Plumville, will begin with the Memorial Sermon at 11:00 A. in the Plumville Presbyterian Church by Rev. E. Giffen, pastor, on Sabbath, 29, 1927.

On Monday, May 30th, under the direction of W. J. Moore and Chas. C. Cochran, the parade will form on West Main Street, led by the Willett Drum Corps, and proceed to the cemeteries where the graves of all deceased soldiers will be decorated by Boy Scouts, led by Scoutmaster W.

O. H. Garman, and Assistant Scoutmasters C. M. Boyer and Leonard E.

Welch. At 2:00 P. May 30th, the following program will be rendered in the Plumville Presbyterian Church: Song, by the Choir; Prayer, by Rev. John Gill; Song, by the Choir; Business, Election of Officers; Recitation, by Helen Douds; Address, by Rev. F.

W. Hinitt, D. Song, by the Choir; Benediction, by Rev. W. O.

H. Garman. Patriotic and civic organizations will unite in the observance of Me- Jttorial Day at Marion Center. Following a parade, appropriate exercises will be held in the Presbyterian church at 1:30 o'clock. The address will be delivered by Rev.

J. E. Lutz, pastor of the M. E. church.

Cherry Tree, Homer City, Penn Run, Saltsburg, Clymer, Clarksburg, Smiclcsburg and Shelocta are among the other points where Memorial Day will be observed. Dr. John R. Ewers, of Pittsburgh, will make the address on Memorial Day. at Blairsville, where impressive exercises will be held dur- ifig the forenoon following a parade of the patriotic and civic organizations.

De Paolo and Gulotta Enter At Altoona. Altoona, May the announced date 'of June 1 for the final dosing of entries for the June lljh national lahamipionship (classic here', a increase in interest has been noted, particularly within the past week. -Numbered among miost recent entries are those of Pete DePaolo, 1925 national champion and Tony Gulotta, his one-time mechanician. iDue to tneptiianical difficulties resulting in last minute delay, Pete was unable to entry in the closing event held inere in 1926. The disappointment was felt by Pete and his host of followers lalike.

True Ms courageous spirit however, he hopes (for a comeback, and looks to June 11 to prove Ids worthy iclaim dJor competition on the famous Mountain City bowl. News of Ms mow possessing a new 'oar, named "Perfect Cir- rle. Miller" 'gives thought to his being well equipped for the coming new car is the result years of exprienice earned by the veteran enigdneer Harry (Miller, of Angeles. The cur in the hands of Tony Gulotta is the same foui'wheeled chariot DePaolo $40,187.72 fo rthe speedway (campaign of the past season. RECENT DEATHS Archie C.

Powler Archie C. aged 80 years, who died May 12 at his home In Monrovia, California following a long Illness, was a native of this county, having resided during his entire active life near Penn Run, Cherryhill township, where he was born March 13, 1847. He followed the pursuit of farming in that section and was regarded as one of the substantial citizens of the community. Retiring from the activities of farm life a number of years ago he resided in Indiana for a period before locating in California eight years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having entered at the of 16, and was a member of the Indiana Post, No.

28,. G. A. R. His widow, who was formerly Miss Anna Lowmanl of White township, survives with these children: Mrs.

E. Milliken, of Pittsburgh; Lawrence Fowler, of Davenport, Washington; Mrs. Pearl Allison, Mrs. Elma Becker and Mrs. Grace Shaffer, all of Hollywood, California, and Warren F.

Fowler, of Los Angeles. He is also survived by a brother, Frank Fowler, of South Sixth Street, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Garman and Mrs. Harvey Brickley, of Tyrone, Pa. Mrs.

Charles Morrison Funeral services were held in the Mation Center Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Charles Morrison, who died at her home in East Mahoning township on Wednesday evening from pneumonia, following an illness of only three days. The deceased, who was aged 42 years, was a daughter of the late Cook. Simpson, and her sudden death was a shock to the community where she was widely known and held In high esteem. She was a member of the Marion Center Presbyterian church, and was actively interested in religious and civic work.

She was married August 14, 1901, to Charles Morrison, who survives with a daughter, Mrs. G. H. Lowry, of Rochester Mills, and a son, William C. Morrison, of Williamsport.

She Is also survived by. a sister, Mrs. Marshall Pierce, of Marchand, and these brothers, Dr. E. T.

Simpson, of Butler, and J. L. and L. C. Simpson, of near Marion Center.

Andrew Suiter Andrew Sutter, aged 72 years, died at his home in North Mahoning township on Wednesday evening, May 18, after an illness of eight weeks. He was a son of Philip and Elizabeth Steele Sutter, pioneer residents of North Mahoning township and was born on the farm on which he died on March 23, 1855. He was a member of the Covode M. E. church and was highly esteemed.

He' was twice married, his first wife, who was Miss Margaret Laverty, died 35 years ago. He later married Anna Mauk, who survives him with the following children born to the first wife: Emery Sutter, of Elmira, N. Samuel, of Clovis, N. Mrs. Blanche Bland, at home and Mrs.

Winona Peffer, of near Valier. One brother, Clark Sutter, who resides in Ohio, and two sisters, 'Mrs. Joseph Jordan, of Valier, and Mrs. Irvin Simpson, of Punxsutawney, are living. Funeral services were held at his late home on Saturday afternoon by Rev.

Hill, of Trafford City. Mrs. E. iG. Rummell.

Martha A. Rummell, wife E. 'G. iRummell, died at the (home otf her daughter, Mrs. Glen Haa-kins, of Nanty-Glo, May 17, 1927, aged 69 years, 1 month and 16 days.

She was the mother of nine children, siix of whom are living, namely: Dorsey, of Kinport; Calvin and Bert, of Uniontown; 'Pay, wife of Thomas James, of Vincennes, Clare, wife of Glen Harkins, of Nanty-'Glo, and Ben, of Bethlehem. Eour sisters are living: Mrs. Milt Cunningham, of Freeport; Mrs. Margaret Conner, of Indiana; Mrs. iSadie Jolley, of Pollansbee, W.

and Mrs. Minerva Hayden, of New Castle. 'Funeral services were by iRev. I. Mankamyer at the Evangelical chiuoxsh, Uniontown, She was a devoted Christian mother, having 1 been a member of the church for 40 years.

Thomas M. Lowry Thomas M. Lowry, a native of White township, this county, died at his home at Kewanee, 111., on Thursday, aged 66 years. Attaining manhood he located in the middle west and had been a resident of Kewanee for 42 years, and during the greater part of this time was engaged in the mercantile business. Following the funeral services, which were conducted at his home on Saturday, interment was made in the Genesco cemetery.

He is survived by his widow and a son, Charles, of Genesco, 111., and daughter, Oral, at home. He is i also survived by a brother, Harry L. Lowry, of White township, and three sisters, Sarah, Olive and Lucetta Lowry, of Indiana. REGENT MARRIAGES REAL ESIAIE TRANSFERS FROM OLD MESSENGER FILES PERSONAL MENTION Gnnley-Johnston Thomas A. Oanley, son of J.

J. Ganloy, of Chine, and Miss Marie Johnston, daughter of. Mr. and Mrs. John L.

Johnston, of town, were united in marriage on Tuesday morning in the Holy Cross Church, at Tselin by Rev. Father Gauronski. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ditch.

The bride is a professional nurse, having graduated from the Indiana Hospital Training school in 1925. Mr. and Mrs. Ganley will reside in Akron, Ohio, where the groom is engaged in business. Stiltler-Leam Herschell J.

Stiffler, of Cherry Tree, and Miss Mary Elizabeth Learn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Learn of near Jacksonville, were married in Indiana, by Rev.

H. L. Hood, on Wednesday. A reception was tendered the couple on Saturday evening at the home of the bride. The bride was one of the successful school teachers of the county for several years.

Esch-Y oung Charles P. Esch, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Esch, of South Sixth street, and Clara Jane Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

W. 0. Young, of North, Tenth street, were united in marriage on Wednesday by Rev. B. P.

Bieber, pastor of the Lutheran Mr. and Mrs. Young will make their future home in Pittsburgh; Harry B. Kinnau to William Hamer, tract in Dlacklick, $6000. Jennie McCullough to John G.

McCrory, 32 acres in East Wheatfleld, $1500. U. G. Hoover to Wihner H. Wood, 65 acres in Rayne, $950.

Olive C. Jamison to Charles C. Paul, 52 acres in South Mahoning, $3000. Raymond 'T. Jones' to John M.

Leonard, lot in Blairsville, $6500. C. P. McCully to R. M.

McCully, 5 acres in Drushvalley, $1200. F. B. Splcher to Hazel I. Miller.

lot in Montgomery, $1000. Albert Coy to J. S. McKee, lot in White, $1000. J.

S. McKce to Laura I. McKee, lot in White, $1500. Clymer National Bank to H. A.

tract In Green, $4750. David W. Stiteler to J. T. Hoover, 20 acres in West Mahoning, $1000.

Harry W. Colkitt to J. T. Hoover, 43 acres in West Mahoning, $2000. Barklow Colkitt to J.

T. Hoover, 4 acres in West Mahoning, $75. Howard W. Kuhns to Peter Ves- chio, 2 acres in Burrell, $5000. Bruno Domenico to C.

S. Kunkle, 2 lots in Homer City, $1400. J. Rogers, of Buffalo, N. spent the week-end with Indiana friends.

SIXTY-SIX YTARS AGO. i Miss Wilma of Indiana, li From the Indiana Messenger Files of visiting friends at Patchinville. May 22, 1861. Wilson and Smith, Editors and Proprietors. In the ranlcs of the Rhode Island regiment is a private worth $500,000.

On Wednesday he was mapping the and Mrs. Robert Young, of floor of the barracks. His appetite is North Sixth street, isrpent the week good. end at Cherrytree. Keep are exacting times, and in a state of exteitement many thing's are said and done which should not be said and done.

The present is a time for calm, stern, decided We must feel like men, talk and Mrs. George J. Feit have returned home from a week's visit in Atlantic City. Fred Crone, of Superor, is visiting in the home of his action. like men art like men.

The dead Mr Edward Crone, of Starford. things of the past must ibe (buried. C. J. Winger, of Indiana, was The honor of our country, the integ- the guest of her mother, Mrs.

M. A. rity of government now demands of Heazlett, of Blairsville, last week. Cramer-Wilden Delos Cramer and Miss Elizabeth Wilden, both of Ernest, were married on Wednesday at the Lutheran church parsonage, of town, by the pastor, Rev. B.

F. Bieber. Johnston-Conrad Ernest Johnston and Miss Grace Conrad, both of New Alexander, were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain at his office in the Hetriclc building on Saturday morning.

Kendig-Swartzlander John C. Kendig and Miss Twila Eleanor Swartzlander both of Blairsville, were married In Blairsville on Wednesday by Rev. H. E. Lloyd.

They will reside in Pittsburgh. MARRIAGE LICENSES John C. Pittsburgh. Twila E. Swartzlander Blairsville Harold J.

Stiffler Chine Mary E. Learn Mclntyre E. Delos Cramer Ernest Elizabeth Wilden Charles P. Esch Indiana Clara J. Young Indiana Ralph D.

Griffith Vinco, Pa. Matilda C. Anderson Johnstown Ernest Johnston New Kensington Grace Conrad New Kensington Thomas A. Gangley Akron, O. Marie Johnston Akron', O.

Frank Berry Anita, Pa. Zoe Wilson Plumville 1 Lindbergh's Triumph. i Captain Charles Lindbergh, aged 25, mother is a teacher in one of the Detroit schools, made a successful passage across the Atlantic ocean and arrived in France 33 1-2 hours after leaving New York 'City, a dis- tantcre of 3,600 miles. The triumph of Lindbergh has set all nations wild over the feat, which 'had never been accompli shed before. Lindbergh had been in the employ of ftie United States Government as a carrier by aeroplane, between certain cities.

Becoming tired of that he went to California where he spent six months gatluering for a new to be (constructed under his own supervision. I Several plane companies were making arrangements to send over huge planes, but fighting amonig themselves as to who should go for the high honors delayed matters. Lindbergh, ic'all- ed jthe "Flying just hopped off the''. United States headed for Nova over-the ocean, Ireland and finally landed in the flying field located near Paris. It is estimated that 50,000 people were there to receive him.

He kept awake 36 hours and iswn as he had Ian died Minister Herrick took change of the young and took him to has own wihere he slept 12 hours. every man to aid Ms country. (Rumors from Washing-ton represent that late intelligence 'received in that quarter, seem to indicate that France and England, if forced to take part with either portion of the 'U. S. government, will, in iconsequence of their and free trade interests, declare in favor of the South.

A regiment of Wisconsin cavalry, and Mrs. Morton Payne, of Columbus, 0., visited Mrs. Payne's mother, Mrs. Thomas S. Lewis, of West Church street, last week.

Helen Wine and eon, of Greensburg, are visiting in the home of Mrs. Wine's iparents, MX. and Mrs. Dick Hetrick, of Church street. Robert Tomb, an Indiana boy, who is visiting Ms (brother and sister-in- law, Attorney and Mrs.

Wayne Tomb. Grant returned to his work in under command of 'Carl Schurtz, is ex- i i now in business in New York City, pected to througih Pittsburgh next week, enroute to Hairrislburg. Married. At the Indiana House, May 15, by 0 Rev. David Blair, Mr.

Jonathan Aycrs reensburg 'Sunday after routing in of Montgomery tp. and Miss Rebecca Boaborottgh, of Conemaugh. On the 16th by Eev. D. D.

Christy, at the residence of the bride's Waiter Christy, an Indiana boy, mother, Ma 1 W. C. D. Fairman and who is making in Pittsburgh, Miss Margaret Kunkle both of Indi- spent over Sabbath with has sister-in- East ana county. law, Mrs.

H. C. Christy, of South iSev- On the 9th Iby J. E. Raddle, enth street.

Mr. Tobias 'Snyder of Canoe Dl and Mrs. Albert K. Heckle re- and Miss of Rayne tp. cently re tu zuie from a European tour FIFTY YEARS AGO.

Qn "Floating are vis- From the Indiana Messenger'riles of itin in the home of the ktter'a May 23, 1877. J. R. Smith and Son, Proprietors. The boys are all at home again.

er, Mrs. Mary Bash, of Washington street. Dr. J. C.

Pinkerton and Harryt Wte mean Harvey Wood, iBob Park, Carson, of town, are in Aiifph Bell, E. E. Allen, Jim 'MjclClaran, D. attending the general assem- Ben Kelly, et al, ouir "Commercial bly of the United Presbyterian church Travelers." They upon our of the ConemaugS merchants 1 in due time. They are all Presbytery, as affable as candidates before a pni- W.

W. Bridhart ihae returned Up-to-date Blairsville has $3,211.14 for the Mississippi Fund. Relief Dead Comrades Of the Past Year. Indiana Post No. 28, A.

will impressive memorial services for the eight members who have passed away within the year, in the Indi' ana Theatre on May 29th. is the list: Wilson J. Harbison, John S. Hastings, Rev. J.

M. Im- briet A. H. Hess, Dr. William Hosack, John S.

Johnston, J. Stewart Thompson and George Muller. Mrs, William of I Wana, is a patient in a hospital at Sophomores Visit Pittsburgh. The Sophomore class of our High School, about 50 in number, led by Prof. 'C.

E. Ray, and traveling in ten automobiles, enjoyed a visit to Pittsburgh on Friday. While in the city they visited the Camege the zoo, Forbes athletic field, Heine's gjreat canning plant and other points of interest. They were royally entertained at a lutnhceon at the Heinz plant at noon. They all report a delightful Center Independent.

Wish Them Safe Journey. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. T.

Buchanan, of North Sixth, street, departed Mondlay evening for New York City, where they embarked W'edniesday evening on the U. S. S. iSamaria for Europe. Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Wlhite, Attorney and Mrs. Ernest Stewart and their son, Ernest, and D. Lynn Moo.rhead, also departed on the same train for New York and set sail on U. S.

S. Aquibania for Ostend, Europe. About 5,000 GRotarians from America will meet about that Hotaraans from Europe at Ostend. Rotary is non-political, non-sectarian, an organisation for the sole purpose propagating good will. They will tour Europe after the meeting is over.

George Following a lingering illness, George H. Dick, aged 75 years, a well-known resident of Cherryhill township, died at his home near £enn Run on Thursday. He was a son of the late Jacob Dick, and was born September 2, 1851, in Cherryhill township, where he resided all his life, and was engaged in farming during his active life. He is survived by his wife and these children: Mrs. Gould Coy, of Penn Run; Harry Dick, of Dunlap, Iowa; Paul Dick, of Pheonix, Mrs.

Karl F. Love and Miss Martha Dick, of Chicago. (Continued on Page Four) Frost is predicted (Friday or Saturday by Weather Forecaster E. C. JLo- renz.

'Sixty years ago out near Plumville, a lusty youngster, afterwards named John Stuchell Fisher, was born on May 2h, 1867. His desk at Barasburg was banked with flowers. Out of 200 contestants Ernest Dean Luther, of Clyde, proved the heaviest baby. He won the prize of $5 worth of boby clothes that was offered by dosser's store of Johnstown. John M.

Malcolm, who is fitting acceptably in his office of Sheriff, announced his name as a candidate for the office of County Treasurer on the 'Republican ticket. At last Great Britain hlas consented to sever relations with Russia. They should never have begun it in the first place. George Klein 25, died from rabies at his home in Pittsburgh on Sunday as a result 'of a bite from a pet dog six ago. Many people in that city have been bitten by stray dogs.

Wihile visiting relatives an Elderton Sunday, Daisy Fay, aiged three years, daughter of B. R. Reariidk, of the Kit- tanninignRural Valley bus line, fell dioiwn a flight of steps and suffered a fractured leg. William Parkins, of Green township, well and favorably known president at Idam'ar, superintendent of the Empire Mining Company at that place announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Residents living along the principal highways, Lincoln and William Penn, are wishing now that they lived several miles away fram such thoroughfares. Joist one contsant stream of machines going each way, especially on Sundays, The following members of the Ite- bekah "500" enjoyed a sightseeing trip to Washington, J).

Misses Laura Lewis, Coixiiila Tomb, Helen Walker, Irene Carlson, Mary Braughler, Maiid McGuire and Beulaih Brown. All report a very enjoyable trip. Charles iHall, of New Florence, has almost fully recovered from the effects of an for inward goitre at St. Francis hospital, Pittsburgh. Hall was operated on five weeks and the operation proved very so far.

Mrs. Hall hud been very ill all winter. The E. 11. Lumsden Oampany will have the contract for the plumbing and the Utility Electric Company the contract for the electric work on the new textile mills to be erected on Oakland avenue.

Already new homes are being erected in that part of town to house prospective workers in the new enterprise. mary election, and this year, much more numerous. Married. Bennett-Shank. May 8, Iby Rev.

J. Portch, George Bennett to. Miss E. Shank, both of White tp. iSpranklc-jHeitzera-ater.

May 10, by Rev. W. P. Ca-ebs, Mr. W.

(Sprankle to Miss M. R. Heitxenrater, both of near Davidsville. Baker-Meiksel. May 16, by Rev.

A. C. Johnston, Mr. W. iL.

iBaker ami to her home ion School street after an absence of several weeks spent with i'elatives in Cleveland, 0. Mrs. Brilhart, who had been ill while in Cleveland, is -somewhat improved. Hebron Lutheran ichiuincih will celebrate its 'one hundred years of activity in Blairsville, July 1st. For the first time since his arrival Frank Poumte of Blairsvile, has elected pr cipa i of the Big Run in Paris woman succeeded in kiss- 1 J.

Hoiks-el, all of Indi- Ing Lhxl'bergjh. He also spurns wine, ana county. Frank eon oX Mr. and Airchibald-Schrelclkenigost. May 17, by J.

L. iSimlth, Mr. Thomas J. Archibald to Miss Mary C. iSchireck- engost, at the residence of the bride's parents in Montgomery tp.

There to be no icdwrta-p of candidates for county commissioner. (Continued on Page Bifht.) Three thousand dollars isn't a bad bait to at. During the year 1926 a total of 184 families, 80 men, 149 women and 437 About 300 neighbors and friends of H. M. Brown and family, of White township, called at their home Thursday evening MR! pleasantly surprised children were icared for by the Airm- stroing county district.

Mr. iD. R. Keith, a well and favorably known foreman oif iS-Larlord, has announced, his candidacy for the office of commissioner on the Republican ticket. In the ireturn game at the Indiana- Country 'Club Thursday between the Iviski and Indiana clubs, the Indiana club proved the victors by a scute of 3t3 to 14.

Mrs. Brown. The evening was spent with and nrusk, after which a very fine lunch was served. The Bennett Construction iCampany, of Indiana, 'has been awarded the contract for the completion of the road between Leechbuing- and North Vandergrift. Work on the road was delayed on account the original contractors igoi.n'g into bankruptcy, Tihe started work on the job last Tribune The fruit -cuoip is more seriously in-- jured than 'at first reported, Harry F.

'Sinclair, wealthy oil oiper- will mako about 'half a crop. Tihere utor, rau.s.t three imont'hs in the will be seme cherries but the robins District of 'Columbia jail for contempt will get what few are left. of the United States 'Senate unless the higher courts intervene. This sen- temce, iplus a fine of $500, was kn- posed Friday by Justice Hitz in the District Columbia Couiit i as a result of conviction by a jury of a refusal to answer icer- tain questions in the Senate Naval oil inquiry in 1924. i The formal opening of Camp Ilest- Awhile last iSunday was attended by about 1500 people from all parts of; the county.

Mir. and Mrs. H. W. McConn, caretakers of the Camp, will serve meals to all who wish anything good to eat.

The buildings have Thos. Beatty, -of Third ward, Indiana, will be a candidate for County Treasurer. M.r. Beaitty is well icaovvn throughout the county, having been a travelling nvc.n for several years. For the purpose of providing money to pay the township's share of Che I'jos't of improving the 'highways of ton township, the voters of that township will vote on -Saturday, Joine 18, for the proposed increase of $.

Andrew Kelhoe, a prosperous er residing near Bath, became demented brooding over the loss oi his farm by foreclosure for taocgs, some newly papered, the ipoirch has been en- way gathered a lot of dosed, the dance floor has been re- and caused a big at a soiiool waxed and polished and everything is house at Bath, last week, in fine condition. The swimming pool, ing the death of himself and 45 othe-rg, which is fed by many springs, is now 35 of them small ichdldren. vAbou't 25Q ready for those who delight in that pounds of dynamite did not go loffjf kind of pleasure. the less of life 'migiht have WDtBfc.