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COUNT INDIANA OLUME V. INDIANA, CROWDS ARE THERE. lection Contest Testimony Still Attracts Many Spectators. ONE UGLY EVIDENCE PRODUCED. he Opening of the Ballot Boxes is TireF some and the People File Out of Oourt.

HE TESTIMONY OF A WEEK. Interest in the election contest continues nabated, At every session big audiences re in attendance and await with patience he production of some interesting tostipony. Most of the evidence given lacks aterest but the occasional bubbling up of sensation or a tilt between the attorneys roves adequate to hold the audience In heir places. The examination of the check lists is 8 ong-drawn-out and tedious performance nd only when this is in progress do the eople manifest an inclination to "git at. The contest is attracting the attention the whole State, the Pittaburg daily apers containing columns every day conerning its progress and the testimony rodaced.

Judge Barker was not on the bench on starday, he having gone to his home at bensburg. All the Judges spent Sunday their homes. Judge Doty was not here lesterday. The Judges have been given the freedom the Oosmopolitan Club and spend part their evenings there. They were given sleigh ride to Homer one evening last reek.

Their task here is a big one and he people are anxious to make their stay pleasant one. Some sensational testimony was laced on Friday which raised a ripple of excitement over town. This, and all the patimony will be found on pages 2 and 4 this paper. SATURDAY'S PRIMARIES. fames of Those Who Will Be Borough officers After February.

The Republican primaries in Indiana ad West Indians on last Saturday afterloon resulted in the nomination of full lokets for the February election. Considrable interest was manifested in both oroughe, the contests for council and phool directors waxing the warmest. 'he result in Indiana was as follows: Township- -Judge, John H. Plerce, 251; hapector, Alex. T.

Lowry, 253; school diBotors, two to elect, John P. Elkin, 160; Dr. William Hosack, 210; George Row, 10; poor overseer, John R. Bryan, 121; R. Orawford, 128; Assessor, George W.

Wheeler, 252; auditor, J. M. Dixon, 251 sorough-Council, 8. L. John 7.

Books, 121; D. R. Hare, 175; high concable, Kellar Harris, 241. Over in the West End the big ight was or school director. There were three andidates two of whom were to be electThe whole election was as follows: Township--School directors, Ollver M.

142; J. Elder Peelor, 94; W. 8. augherty, 79; poor overseer, Peter Garan, 95; John R. Carpahan, 87; assessor, avid Lockard, 55 John A.

Findley, 100; ohn R. Carnahan, 27; L. Peteran, 99 John F. Steetle, 79; judge, A. W.

Cabon, 181; Inspectors, 0. H. Wood, 108; E. Lockard, 76, Borough J. 8.

Russell, 34; arto Berringer, 106; J. Marshall, 68; phn M. MoFeatera, Wilson 53; J. L. Luker, David 85; Igh constable, Rupert, 123; phnaton, 54.

The Republicans of West Wheatfleld wnship will hold their primary election the house of Mr. George F. Gamble, on aturday afternoon, January 26, between he hours of 1 and 5 o'olook, to nominate andidates to the following offloos: me person for judge of elections, one erson for inspector, persons for hool directors, four persons for road apervisors, one person for Assessor, one arson for auditor, and one person for por overseer. Committeeman A. M.

announces that all candidates lust have 1 their names placed on the bultin board before 2 o'clook p. at which our the voting will begin. The Republicaps of White township are quested to meet at the Court Houseon sturday, January 28, to nominate a ticket be voted for at the February election. full turn out is desired. Green township Republicans will meet Oookport on Saturduy, January 26, and pininate a ticket to be voted for at the ebruary election.

J. M. Rodkey is the emmitteeman. The Republicans of Rayne township are quested to meet at Gaibleton on BaturAY, January 26, to nominate candidates be voted for at the February election. Bast Mahoning township Republicans Ill hold their primary olection on next turday, when 8 full ticket will bo laced in the field.

Cherrybi: Republicans will meet in reenville on Saturday next aud nominate full ticket. All Republicans aro requestto turn out. The Horses Grew Exulted, Da Saturday afternoon three teams of res were bitched ou the Sixth street le of Loughry's store, when a huge bank snow game off the roof with a crash. he horses began plunging and one team eak 10086 and was preparing for a dash hen caught. A' second elide a minute or repeated the performance but the pearance of severel men op the apene aventad serious reapita.

WEDNESDAY, RECENT DEATHS. Elmer Luckchart. Mr. Elmer about 25 years, diod at hie home In Blairsville on last Friday night, his death being caused by pneumonia. He WAS A nephew of exTroasurer D.

A. Luckbart, and was wellknown in the northern part of the county. His death came after a short sickness, and was a great shock to bia friends, For a number of years he was employed on the West Penn railroad brakoman! breaking on night ebifter when stricken, The deceased was popular among his associates and highly esteemed by all who knew him. Last August he was married to Mies Busie Henry, who has the sympathy ofthe community. The funeral took place Monday at 10 o'clock.

Tobn W. Weston. John W. Weston, a well known West Indiana carpenter, died on last Saturday morning as a result of paralysis brain trouble. The funeral was held Monday in Greenwood cemetery, Rev.

1 M. M. Sweeny conducted the services. Mr. Weston moved with his family to Indiana about six years boen a resident of Marion Center for 20 years previous.

He was aged 64 years, three months and 17 days, and is survived by big wife and seven children. Georie Kesslar. George Kesslar, of Cokeville, died on Saturday night, and was buried yosterday. He lived on a farm about six miles from town until his removal to Cokeville. A mine About by a a year fail ago of he slate, was and injured never in a entirely coal recovered.

His death was the result of fever. He was aged about 47 years and 1s survived by a family. Mrs. C. A.

Young. Mrs. C. A. Young, of Johnstown, died on Saturday last.

She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stoneback, of Blacklick, and a sister of 'Squire K. Stoneback, chairman of the Democratic County Committee. Mre, Young was a lady who possessed the love and esteem of her quaintances, and her death lathe occasion of many expressions of regret.

William Huston. William Huston. Mr. William Huston, second son of Wil11am Huston, Blacklick township, died in the Sacramento County Hospital, California, on Tuesday, January 8, of typhoid fever. He was aged 23 years, and left this county three years ago, being a resident of California during all of his absence.

Alexander H. Townsend. Alexander 8 a seven-month old child of Mr. and Mrs. D.

B. Townsend, South Bend, died on last Thursday morning, of congestion of the lungs, The funeral was held on Friday, Interment being made in South Bend cemetery. Revs. Kelley and Grumbling, conducted the services. Clark Houser.I Clark Houser, son of J.

N. Houser, of Burroll township, died on Wednesday, January 16, of typhoid fever, from which be has been suffering for several weeks. The funeral was on Saturday, the interment being in Blafrayille. He was aged 21 years, 9 months and 19 days. Rosa Blystone.

Rosa, a two-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Blystone, of side, died on last Wednesday evening. January 16, of diphtheretic croup.

The interment was in the Plumcreek U. P. cemetery, on Tuesday afternoon at 2. Renzie Barrett. Renzie, a seven year old son of Mr.

and Mrs. John Barrett, of West Mahoning township, died of dyptheria on Monday morning at 3. This is the second the family within two weeks, both resulting from the same disease, Mrs. Lavina Haws. Mra.

Lavina Haws, widow of the late George W. Haws, died at the home of her daughter, in Pittaburg, on last Thursday morning, after an illness of several months. A sister, Mrs. McGuire, lives near Saltsburg. William George.

Mr. William George a well known Westcounty farmer, living near Saltsburg, died on Monday morning, aged about. 80 years. He was the father of 12 children, all of whom survive him. Michael Modinnia Mr.

Michael McGinnis, of near Blacklick, died on last Sunday evening, after a lingering Illness. His remains were terred in the Blairaville Catholic cemetery on Tuesday. George Kenney. George Kenney, of near Indiana, died on last Thursday, and was buried in East Mahoning cemetery on Friday. Rev.

Mr. Booth, of Reynoldsville, conducted the services. Arrested tor Forgery. On last Friday evening an information was made by Bruce Smith against Charles Bennett and his mother, Mrs. Leander Ballor.

The information charges that Mrs. Bailor forged the name of Smith to an order on A. 8. Ounningbam, for an overcoat. Young Bennett presented the order and got the coat.

He was placed in jail and his mother furnished bail for a bearing before 'Squire Fenton yesterday afternoon, when she was held for court in the of $300. The boy was released owlug to a lack of evidence Swith against arrested him. On Tuesday charge Mrs. Bailor had on the of assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons. Bruce refused to give bail before 'Aquire Kellar to pretorred going to Jail.

Hostayedthore for a few hours when he thought better of the matter eod furnished boil in the sum of 820 aud was released. Tho 150) Walked Home. James Taylor and "Dutch" Kellar, of Blaireville, drove to Blacklick last Thureday, but were compelled to return bone on foot. While driving along the road their borse became unmanagable, upsetting the buggy and completely wrecking it. The boys escaped with a few bruises.

GAZETTE. GAZETTE. JANUARY 23, 1895. NUMBER 24 THEY IMAGINE THEY SEE. Curiona Conversation Between Two Blind Men Last Week.

"Billy" blind piano tuner who visita Indiana every three months, was here recently, and TAn up against his old friend "Blind Alex." Gilohrist, in Selig's barber shop. The conversation between the two was amusing inasmuch as a stranger, unaware of the affliction under which each was suffering, would never have known that eight of either was not gladdened by the beauties which surround the ordinary traveller. After the usual hoarty greeting the two settled down for a good talk. After awhile "Billy" was heard to say: let me your watch, "Certainly" responded "GIL," as be yanked out a. handsome gold hunting case.

"Billy" bandled it critically, Alox. what make it was and the time of day, The watch does not have a crystal, so that the blind man, feeling the position of the bands, knows exactly when to start for his meals. Presently Mr. Gilchrist said, "Billy," let me take a look at your cane," "Billy" passed over a very pretty ebony stick, made perfectly round and smooth. and Alex.

"looked" at it. Finally he rendered his decision: "Oh no, Mr. Smith, none of those dude canes for me. I had one once and accidently dropped it and it rolled so far away that I stood in that one spot for almost an hour waiting for some one to come along and pick up my third leg for me." The conversation ran steadily on and snatches of sentences such as "Have you Been so and so lately?" "The last time I saw George." "When did you last," were constantly heard. Mr.

Gilchrist Anally broke up the conversation by saying on up stairs, I want you to see what a nice family I have," And "Billy" replied "why yes, I guess I have never even seen your wife." And the two went away together, arm in arm, Alex. acting as guide on account of his famillarity with the surroundings. WHIRLED IN THE EDDY. A Man's Rough Experlence During the Recent Elood. Nathaniel Ryan, who lives at ville, a few miles from Rochester Mills, bad a thrilling experience during the cent heavy floods.

On going down to his min one morning he found the water rushing over the bracket log. Fearing the dam would burst he attempted to push down the poata which held the splash, when the board with which he WAS working became caught and he was pulled into the chute. He was carried completely over, his arm striking stone on the bottom of the stream with such force as to render It powerless. Mr. Ryan is a strong man and A good swimmer, but he was twice carried around the eddy before he was able to rise to the surface.

Hie feet Anally touched bottom, and giving himself a shot upwards a his head came above the surface and grasping the boughs of a tree hanging over the edge of the water be pulled himself to safety. FARMERS' IN SESSION. Interesting Toplos Disoussed at Saltsburg Last Week. A joint farmers' inatitute, representing Armstrong and Westmoreland counties, was held in town hall, Salteburg, on last Friday and Saturday. The attend8030 was good, and the residents of that vicinity manifested an interest in the proceedings.

The road laws, oleomargarine, fence lawe, rotation of crops and various other Important questions were disoussed. On Friday evening addresses were made by McDaniela, of Tarentum, on the "Solutions of Life," Prof. D. W. Lawson, of Armstrong county, on the "Winning Forces of Mankind," and 'Squire George Row, of Indiana, on "How to Keep the Boys and Girls the Farm." Misses Leighey and Sloan bad recitationa.

Pleasant Family Reunion. There was A pleasant family, reunion down at the home of Mrs. Moorhead, Sheloota, on last Saturday. In addition to a number of relatives and friends of that vicinity, Mrs. Moorhead's three sons, Ralph of Lexington, Fergua, of New Kensington, and William, of South Bend, were present.

The dishes on which the dinner was served were over 50 years old, The Sleigh Upbet. While returning home from a sleigh ride on laat Thursday evening Mrs. J. D. McKallip sleigh turned upset, a corner throwing too sharply herself and child out.

Neither was lojared, but the arrival of the horse and upturned sleigh at home badly frightened the other members of the family until the extent of the upset was discovered. Have Reuted Their Homes. After Fobruary the bandsome residence of John L. Paul, East Philadelphia street, will be occupied by Mr. J.

U. Wallace, senior member of the firm which will do business in the Marshall Klino storeroom. His son rented the property of T. B. Clark, which has been vacant since the death of Mr.

Joseph Henry. Mrs. Smith Leaves Ifer Home. Mrs. Bruce Smith has disappeared from home aud her husband knows nothing of her whereabouts, Sho is known to have walked to Reed's station, where she took tho train.

Hor children have beon placod on the borough, but her husband will pay for keeping them, hoping thereby to gain absolute possession of them. Gave Ball for Court. Lust an information was made by Miss Lizzie O. Adams, daughter of George Adams, against Marlie Fleming, the latter being charged with fornication and baytardy. Fleming gave bail before 'Squire Kellar for bis appearance at court.

Both parties live in West Indians. CUT OFF HIS OWN FOOT. Robert Galbralth, Who Has Suffered From Gangrene, Deliborately SLASHES HIMSELF WITH A RAZOR. He Disjointed the Member at the Ankle and Placidly Tells One of His Family TO TAKE IT OUT AND BURY IT. On last Wednesday Robert Galbraith, one of the best known residents of Rayne township, took a razor and deliberately amputated bis left foot.

The deed was not discovered for some time after it was done, and even then it was himself who drew the attention of a membor of his family to the act. The foot was found lying on the bed on top of the bed clothes, and the appearanco of the limb at the spot where the foot was romoved, was a sight which will not soon be forgotten by those who saw it. Mr. Galbraith has been sick for about three years, and all of that time has been under the care of Dr. J.

M. Torrence. Abont three years ago he fell from a load of bay austaining a dislocation of the hip joint. of his. left leg, and several bad bruises.

Dr. Torrence wag called and while administering for this trouble discogered another and much more dangerous one forming. In the course of time this developed into a pulsating tumor of the femoral artery, known to the medical profession as an aneurism. The disease constantly grew worse and, despite the application of modern dies, soon developed into gangrene. Sometime ago Dr.

Torrence suggested to Mr. Galbraith the advisability of the am: putation of the limb thinking that in this life would be prolonged, but he wouldn't bear to it. For several months past his leg from about half way between the knee and ankle and all of his foot has been perfectly dead, the flesh being entirely deyold of feeling. On last Tuesday Galbraith conceived the idea that he would remove the dead flesh from the bone, and securing his razor set to work. The flesh on each side of his leg was horribly slashed, when be was induced by his family to stop.

Next day, however, he was Arm in his resolve to get rid of what he. considered a troublesome member. While, the family was out of the he got posseselon of his razor, and propping himself up in bed deliberately disjointed his foot at the ankle. In doing so part of the dead flesh came off the leg, leaving about six inches of the bone exposed. As stated above, a member of his family came into the room, when he told what he had done.

The foot and flesh were buried, and Mr. Galbraith, although 76 years old, is apparently in as good health 88 before committed the ghastly operation. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Last Sunday was the Bixth Anniversary of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Boolety of the Indiana Luthoran church, and the occasion WAS appropriately observed. exercises were held in the evening when addresses were made by Mrs.

Hay, Mrs. D. A. Hetrick, Mrs. Belle Thompson, Mrs.

Edward Rowe and Miss Laura Munshower. The prinolpal speech of the evening WAS made by Mra. Samuel G. Wilson, who spont several years in the country towards which much of the work of the society is direoted. The "Altar Ban c.

Episcopal church, gave A Lu ome of Mrs. Lucy Brailler, lust Thursday. The house WAS uecorated, the reception roow, tag re i and the dining room yellow and white. An admission fee of 15 cents was charged and visitors were served with light refreshments and were perinitted to take home with them as souvenir a dainty cup out of which they drank their tea. The affair was very Buccessful, the young ladies clearing between $5 and $6 which will be devoted to churoh purposes.

Members of the Y. P. C. and the Sheloota U. congregation will hold a festival in Sell's Hall, on Friday evening, January 25.

The proceeds will be devoted to paying off the church debt. All are invited. Communion services in the Presbyterian church last Sunday resulted in the accession of seven new members. All were received on certidoates. Brushvalley Teacher's lustituto.

On Saturday February 16, a institute will be held in the public school building of Mechanicsburg, to which all teachers and friends of education generally are invited to be present. A program of unusual excellence has been prepared. Rev. 8. L.

Peterman will deliver the address of welcome, to which Dr. Me Millen will respond. Tue question "Would compulsory education be a succuss in our rural schools, should it beconie a law will bu discus-ed, George W. George looking alter the side oftno matter nad M. 1.

Roes the negative. Robber- at Rhekitok. The general store of Jacob George, of was outre by thieves on lant away night, end fo bardo amount of be 6 gooC4 were carried away. The guined an entrauco by bursting open the front door. There is no clue.

The Epedemto Al bout Gone. The diphtheria epidemic, whiob existed in Smicksburg and West Maboning townsbip, has about died out. Ouly one case, a obild of John Barrett, now exists. Three deaths ocourred trom the disease. BLAIRSVILLE AND VICINITY.

The great military drama "Tho Shiloh," given under the manngement of B. Weiglo in Armory on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evonings of last week. for the benefit of Fifth N. Ci. was a decided success.

Large Audiences greeted them evening. All seemed to be well pleased with the performances. The play repleto with marches and scenes of camp and prison life, and seven grand tabloaux. In the cast were 50 people who acted their parta to perfection. The pensea in fitting up the ball for the occawere considerable, but judging from attendance each evening a neat sum probably realized for the company.

Mr. and Mre. G. W. Orange and daughof Spiritwood, North Dakota, who have for the past three months been visit.

Mrs. Orange's mother, Mrs. McMullen, Center township, and other friends, left week to visit friends at Pitteburg for week, after which they will start on their home. This was Mrs. Orange's first visit home in 12 years.

The rumor which was circulated on the streets Saturday to the that the Whitney Glass Works were going to discontinue business at this place, is without foundation. At this writing the company not fully decided what improvements they will make but will know in a few days. The Whitney people, having closed their works for some much needed repairs, last Friday gave each of their employes money due them at the closing of the works, Just how long it will require complete the repairs is not definitely known. Irvin Lore last Saturday removed family from Allegheny to this place. Mr.

Lore for some years has been an engineer on the West Penn Rallroad but lately signed to accept a position at the tin plate and rolling mill, Archie Collins, of Mt. Vernon, spent Sunday the guest of friends. Mr. Collins some years ago resided at this place, has a host of friends who are glad to have him in their midst. The Republicans of the third ward meet in the Town Hall on Thursday evening, January 31, (for the purpose of selecting candidates to be voted for at the February election.

The many friends of Mrs. Dr. Van Trles are pleased to learn that she is recovering from a spell of sickness which overtook her a few weeks ago. The Republicans of the second will meet in the Academy building January 31. for the purpose of holding primary election.

The temporary business suspension the Whitney Glass Works has caused much discussion in Blairs ville as the White contest. Rev. A. C. Johnston went to Ligonfer Thursday and united in marriage J.

Campbell and Hattie A. McConnaughey of that town. Prof. W. W.

Ulerich, Westmoreland county's superintendent of public instruction, WAS a Blairsville visitor on Friday, Miss Ida Miller, one of Latrobe's complished young ladles, vialted friend, Miss Emma Murray, last week, M. M. Elwood and John Keenan, Derry township, attended the institate held at Saltsburg Friday evening. Rey. Boyer, D.

of burg, Huntingdon county, preached the Lutheran church last Sunday. J. A. Sharpe, formerly a resident of place, but now of Allegheny, WAS business in town on Thursday. W.

R. Calhoun, of Indiana, spent day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. vey Calhoun, of Brown street. Arlie Holmes daughter, Edith, Allegheny, spent Banday the guest of William Hicks.

Mrs. Frank Prime and child, of burg, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. Beatty, Brown street.

Thomas MoIntyre and daughter, of Allegheny, visited relatives on Friday. Samuel Ray and R. W. Wehrle sented Blairaville at Indiana on Friday. L.

Holmes, assistant master mechanic Allegheny, was in town on Thursday. Chas. Morford, the genial ticket agent Blacklick, was in town on Saturday. Mra. Murray, of Bairdatown, visiting Pittaburg frlends this week.

Olinton Wineman and J. P. Baker, Homer City, spent Thursday here. TAXING THE NORMAL. Asseseed Ag West End Property but au Appeal Will We Filed.

The Indiana State Normal School buildInge have been returned to the office of the county commissioners BY taxable property, by the assessor of Weat Indiana. This is the outgrowth of a petition oirculated among citizens of the West End some months ago, and which way rather freely signed. The assessed valuation is When asked as to the probable outcome of the matter Thomas Sutton, Normal trustee, said the matter would be appealed to the commiasioners and that he had little doubt the court would decide the matter favorably to the school. There is not a Normal school building in the state on the taxable list and should this (ASU be decidod against the school, the probabilities are a similar movement will sprins up in overy town in tho atato in which a Normal school bulling is located Mr. Button said he thought there was a clause in the sell's charter which ex empted it from taxation.

Should the tux be itaposed the payment of' it will ru sult in 84 distrous drains on to Tho Judges Took a Sleigh itte. Sherlif J. V. Muck, Allocaty Sameel Cunningham and Cashier W. J.

Mitchell of tho First National Bank, entertained Judges Barker, Reyburn and Doty on last Friday evening. 'The gentlewen drove down to Homer City aud partook of sumptuous turkey supper prepared for them by Mrs. M. Keir, returning home later in the evening, wet but well satiaded. A TELEPHONE EXCHANGE Several Companies Want to Connect Indiana Business Houses With Phones.

GRAVE QUESTIONS FOR COUNCIL. Electric Company's Oontract Has Expired and They Want More Money for Lights. OTHER BIG BOROUGH EXPENSES. There is a strong probability that before very long a telephone exchange will exist in Indiana, and connections will be establisbed between many business houses and private residences. Reliable parties are at the bottom of the onterprise, and already overtures bave been made to the Indiana counoll concerning the right of way for poles and wires.

The Idea ofa local exchange doesn't exist entirely with one company, either, for besides the new organization it la said that the company which has been doing business in the county for a few years has its eye open for just such a move. One who is in close touch with the long distance line dropped in on the counoll at a meeting some time ago asked for the rights of way for wires and poles. He was given the right to go ahead with the work, but other companies are not restricted from engaging in the same work. The low price of instruments just now is a very good reason why the project should be pushed at once. A pair of instruments can be secured at a much lower price than ever before, and the price for a business man to Hello" at another in the other end of town is much smaller than many people imagine, In addition to the above very important business the town council also has another matter of interest on hand, The contract.

with the Indiana Electrio for the are lights which shed their illumination over the streets has expired, and there is some little trouble in having it renewed. The price which has prevalled for the past. three years was $55 per ligat, or about $1,700 year. This, the Electric Co. argues 19 not enough, and the council is almost ready to admit their claims.

A correspondence with nearly all the leading towns of the state and some few in New York has produced the information that Indiana bas been supplied with wonderfully cheap light. But, while realizing that the Electric Co. 18 not exorbitant in its demand for A little higher price, the counoll doesn't quite see its way clear to paying it. Beaides the $1,700 paid the Eleotrio Co. yearly there is also the other annual expense of $1,000 for water.

As the yearly receipts of the borough only amount to from $4,500 to $5,000, not much is left for street and other borough improvements after the $2,700 is paid the Eleotrio and Water Companies. The matter will have to be adjusted before long, and will doubtless be disposed of in a manner satistactory to all parties concerned. in this doing Har- of Mr. Pitta. F.

Nina, repre- at at la of THE TEACHERS DONE UP. Bolivar Students Kasily Teach Instructorg How to Spell, Bolivar and vicinity is considerably worked up over two spelling contests which recently took place down there between the teaobers of West Fairfield township and the students of the Bolivar schools, presided over by Prof. W. R. Armor and Miss Anna Sloan, the latter being an Indiana young lady.

The challenge issued from the 20 pupils of Prof. Armor's class, and, although none exceed the age of 16 years, practice and hard study have made all very ficient. The teachers, over confident by reason of their experience, prepared to teach their presumptuous opponents 8 severe lesson, but when the two forces. drew up in battle, array a few weeks ago. the pedagogues met a crushing defeat.

In just 55 minutes not 8 teacher was left standing and a dozen pupils still remained, eager for more worlds to conquor. The Bolivar E. oburoh was the place and last Friday night the date fixed for the second contest. The room was paoked. with the friends of the pupils, but only four teachers showed up, and the umpire awarded the contest to the pupils by score of 9 to 0.

IN SOCIAL CIRCLES. Nine couples of Indiana young folks went to the home of Cyrus Hillsdale, on last Friday night and danced until almost morning, Mr. and Mrs. Nupp furnished refreshments for the young peoplo. Mr.

and Mrs. Thowas Sutton gave a tea last Friday evening in honor of Rev. and Mra. 9. G.

Wilson. Ouly EL few intimate friends were present. One dozen Indiana girls had a sleighing party on Friday The homo of Mr. James Simpson being the objective point. The party returned homo about 1, having spent an enjoyablo evening.

Two Hotel Change. Me. Wilson has bought the cLaim at we heel in thee Hotel wert burp a Bret class W. 1'. Miller, or Inha, talon chargo of the Hotel Ogden.

it how know a da the Miller Houso." Aaron Gets tho Coutrnet. The contract for building the Jobaston sohoul house, to Craut township, Lay been let, the contrect price being $573.75. Aaron Rickerd, of Decker's Point, la the contractor. The bullding will be erected on the land of David Pollock. 2.