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THE INDIANA PROGRESS. VOLUME LXXXY. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1899. NUMBER 42 Pay Up Tour Subscription and lake Advantage of the Progress Clubbing List, Published on the Seventh Pag BARNETT IS COMING. COLONEL OF THE TENTH REGIMENT TO VISIT INDIANA.

Republicans of the County Will Hold a Big Mass Meeting Tuesday Evening. Monster Parade, Fire Works and at Smicksburg Last Evening. Xext Tuesday evening the Eepnblicans of the county will own Indiana aud will gather hereto welcome Pennsylvania's next treasurer, Colonel James E. Barnett, of the "Fighting Tenth" Pennsylvania Volunteers. No other regiment in the Philippines saw harder service than the Tenth, and con- RECENT DEATHS.

BEET GEAHAM. Mr. Bert Graham died at his home, in Bnffington township, on Saturday, aged about 24 years. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs John Graham, of Bnnington township.

His death was due to consumption. He is the third member of the family that has died of this disease within two years. The deceased was a member of the M. E. church at Strongstown.

The funeral services were conducted on Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock by his pastor, Eev. Joel Hunt, and interment followed in the McCartney graveyard, in Buffington township. sequently Colonel Barnett and party will receive a rousing welcome by the general public Colonel Barnett is an Indiana county boy He was born and raised near Elders- ridge and received his early education at the Eldersridge Academy. He will doubtless receive a welcome from the whole county His coming will be marked by one of the biggest Eepnblican demonstrations held at the county seat in recent years. Delegations from all districts in the county are expected and in the evening a monstrous parade will be one of the features ot the patriotic and political event.

Cornet bands from Glen Campbell, Marion Center, Blairsville and Indiana, together with martial bands from different portions of the county, -will furnish music for the The town will be illuminated by a nch display of fireworks, which will light up the whole line of march. A special tram will be lun from Blairsville and will carry delegations home after the meeting, making all stops along the branch. A monstrous mass meeting will be held in Library Hall, -where addresses will be made by Colonel Barnett and other distinguished officers and men of the Tenth regiment. The party expected includes Colonel Barnett and the following officers and privates of the Tenth: Major George W. Neff, surgeon; First Lieutenant Elaine Aiken and Priyale Alexander Young, of Company Captain Thomas H.

Crago, of Company Captain Edward B. McCormick, ex quartermaster Corporal William T. Dom, Company Pn vate Charles Playford, Company and First Lieutenant Oliver S. Scott, adjutant, A distinguished addition to the partf will be Major J. N.

Killian, of the First Nebraska, which was in the same brigade as the Tenth at Manila, under command of General Hale. Major Killian and Colonel Barnett are close friends, an intimacy born of war time comradeship, fighting shoulder to shoulder. The Tenth Eegiment Glee Club, composed of soldiers who fought in the Philippines, will be present and will sing inspiring airs. County Chairman George J. Feit has billed the whole county with flaming posters and has urged every committee to Bend delegations here to participate in the big demonstration.

Every Eepnblican should turn out and participate in the event, as it will be the only general gathering before the November election. Chairman Feit has appointed the following committees for the big rally: W. Hood, A. T. Moorhead, S.

A. Smith, H. M. Lowry, W. H.

Jackson, Hon. Jno. P. Elkin, Jno. McGaughey, Hon.

S. M. Jack, W. M. Mattan, D.

C. Mack, Jno. S. Fisher, W. S.

Daugherty, C. Watson, Jno. A. Scott, James McGregor. M.

Bell. Sam'l H. Hus-hes, David Blair, W. F. Elkin, W.

Simpson, David M. Caldwell, Harry Chris- Harry White, Hon. John P. Elkin, J. N.

Stewart. H. Lichteberger, Jno S. Taylor, Ernest Stewart, J. Lisle Apple, Wm.

Banks. FlBEWOBKS AND Hll- debrand, Alex. Stewart, Jno. Daugherty, J. Blair Button, Ed.

Longhry. The Bepnblican campaign was inaugurated last evening with a rousing and spirited meeting at Smicksbnrg. The Republicans of West Mahoning and Smicksburg turned out and discussed the issues of the campaign which will lead the party to a brilliant victory in November. Just before the meeting a dashing rain prevented the paiade and out-door demonstration that had been planned, but the shower couldn't dampen the spirit of the meeting. The town hall was crowded to the doors and many were contented to stand outside and listen to the speeches.

An organization was effected by the election of ex-County Commissioner Adam Black chairman and Prof. C. B. DeLancy secre- tarv. Congressman S.

M. Jack was the first speaker introduced, and when he appeared lie was given a rousing welcome. During his address he was frequently interrupted by loud applause. Attorney Ernest Stewart followed with a ringing speech, which was a credit to the young lawyer. Attorney John S.

Fisher made the closing address, and it was brimful of good Republican doctrines. MES. ELIZABETH BOSS. Mrs. Elizabeth Boss, widow of Daniel Joss, of Washington township, died at her lome, near Willet, on Monday evening, aged 79years.

Herdeath wasdue to dropsy, coupled with the infirmities of old age. Her lueband died a number of-years ago. The children who survive the parents are, Lincoln. Boss, of Blairsville, and Mrs. W.

C. Lydic, of Portage, Cambria county. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon by Eev. M. L.

Scbmucker and interment will be made at Willet. COAL MEN ARE BUSY. CAPITALISTS ARE INTERESTED IN THE COUNTY'S WEALTH. JAMES CHAPMAN, SB. Mr.

James Chapman, one of the oldest residents of North Mahoning township, died at the home of his son, James, near Georgeville, on Friday morning. The deceased in his 90th year. Hia death was due to general debility incident to old age. His wife died a little, over one year ago. Besides the son, a daughter, Mrs.

David Elkin, of South Mahoning township, survives the parents. Interment was made at Smicksburg on Sabbath. MRS. LEVI CEIBBS. Mrs.

Levi Cribbs died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Wadding, of South Mahoning township, on Saturday morning, years. Her death was due to general debility. Her husband died A number of years ago. She is survived by two sons in addition to the daughter.

They are Henry, ofnearPlumville, and Michael, of near Elderton. Interment was made at St. Thomas cemetery, near Elderton, on Sabbath. CHAELES L. STBAUCH.

Mr. Charles L. Strauch, assistant supervisor of the Pittsburg, Virginia Charleston railroad, was run down and instantly killed by a fast through train at Lancaster on Wednesday morning. Strauch was formerly assistant supervisor of the P. E.

E. at New Florence, where be was well known. His late home was at Dravosbnrg. He was aged about 37 years and is survived by a wife. DAVID GOOD.

Mr. David Good, of near Cherrytree, died on Sabbath morning at 4 o'clock, aged 83 years. His death was due to neuralgia of the His wife died several years ago bnt the parents are survived by the following children Amos Good, Mrs. John Hill and Mrs. Andrew Enssell, of Cherrytree, and Mrs.

Maria Pittman, of Johnstown. Several Tests Now Being Made of Coal Still Goes of Syndicate Visits the Jacksonville For Development Bright. There is scarcely a neighborhood in the county underlaid with coal and not yet sold that is not attracting the eyes of capitalists juat now. All the available fields are being leased in several instances tests are being made for the fuel. Considerable excitement prevails in Cher- ryhill township over the prospects or' a sale of coal land.

Mr. E. E. Owens, of Clear field, representing a syndicate, has beeii- taking options on. all available land during the last week.

If a sale follows the land owners will receive $20 per acre. He has paid $5 down on every option, which extends for a period of nine months. A diamond drill is notf at work on the farm of ex-County Commissioner A. H. Braughler, of Canoe township, where 6,000 acres is under lease by Clearfield parties.

Several thousand acres are under lease in the eastern portion of Green township and a diamond drill is now making a test of the field on the farm of Wm Duncan. The leases are held by Harrisburg capitalists. If the test makes a good showing of the fuel it is said a sale will follow. There are good prospects for an early sale of the coal land under lease in South Mahou- iug township. Mr.

E. Green, of Plumville, has secured leases on 6.000 acres for Clearfield parties and the capitalists have prom ised to buy the field. Thomas Barnes, the prominent coal operator of Barnesboro, who has been baying several coal tracts in Green township, thi: county, during the summer months, will soon commence the building of a branch railroad up Moss creek, just on-the county line between Cambria and Indiana counties. The coal fields now owned by him will be operated soon and the rich veins in Green township will be reached over this branch. A representative of PiMflburg parties visited the Jacksonville coal field on Friday, accompanied by Eeal Estate Agent John McGaughey, who controls the territory.

The block contains over 2.. 500 acres under lease in Young, Armstrong, Conemaugb, Blacklick and Center townships and extends from Parkwood to the Conemangh river. A six foot and a four-foot vein of coal of superior quality are opened and being operated. The representative made a thorough canvass of the field and the prospects for an early sale are not in the least discouraging. The syndicate that recently leased the coal lands in the neighborhood of Purchase Line are' BOW testing the field with diamond drills.

The leases are being taken up and if the test proves satisfactory the money will be paid as soon as the transfer can be made. WEDDINGS OF A WEEK. TITTLE-DICKEY. Dr. Harry W.

Tittle, of Johnstown, and Miss Margaret C. Dickey, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Dickey, of Apollo, were married on Wednesday at the home of the Bride's parents. The groom is a son of C.

L. Tittle, of Blairsville. BAIRD-FETTEEMAN. Mr. David E.

Baird and Miss Minnie 0. Fetterman, both of Banks township, were married on Saturday forenoon at the Clawson House parlors by Eev. Dr. G. T.

Reynolds, pastor of the M. E. church. YOUNG PEOPLE'S RALLY. COFFM A N-ALLSHOUSE.

Mr. Fred H. Coffman, of Vandergrift, and Miss Susan P. Allsbouse, of South Bend, were mairied on Wednesday by Eev. Dr.

J. Day Brownlee at his residence on Church street. WALKEE-CONNINGltAM. Mr. Zenas T.

Walker and Miss Cora Cunningham, both of Armstrong township, were married on Thursday by Eev. W. J. Wilson at his residence, on South Sixth street. Sheep Orders.

The fallowing oders have been granted for sheep' damages during the last week: S. C. Braugbler, Cherry hill, $8 50; John Me- Lane, West Wheatfield, $48; Levi Walback, E. J. Wyncoop, East Mahoning, $31.20.

FATAL DOSE OF LAUDANUM. Domestic Trouble Causes a Woman to End Her Life. Mrs Clara Conner, wife of William Conner, of Patcbinville, committed suicide on Tuesday of last week by drinking a bottle of laudanum. Domestic trouble prompted the woman to commit the rash act. The husband and wife have not been living pleasantly for several weeks.

On the day of her death she prepared dinner and called the family to the meal. She then left the house nd drank the deadly drug, and then re- urned and told her husband what she had one. The woman became sick almost immediately, and before a physician could be ummoned she was beyond help. She died within an hour. The woman was a daugh- er of Mrs.

Margaret Beringer, now residing Montgomery township. Both husband nd wife formerly lived in Green township, his county. Mrs. Conner was aged about 0 years and is survived by her husband and wo small children. Interment was made East Mahoning church, near Purchase jine, on Thursday.

Interesting Union Service Held at the Mahoning Church. A union service was held at the, Mahoning Baptist church, near Plumville, on Sabbath evening. The young people's societies of the Plumville M. E. and Presbyterian churches, Johns Lutheran, Ambrose Baptist and Smicksbnrg, Lutheran and M.

E. churches all sent delegations and the church was crowded to the doors. The address of welcome was delivered by Miss Olive Bowland. Miss Vernie Weston rendered a solo and Misses Stella Hyskell and Melda Davis a duet. Prof.

Good made an interesting address and Miss Wilda Uncapher read a well-written essay. Eecitations followed by Misses Jennie Potts, Caadace Weamer, Erne Pierce, Pearl Barrett. Nannie McMillen and Master Merle Shaffer. A feature of the service was the music furnished by the choirs of St. Johns, Plumville and Smicksburg churches.

At this meeting it was decided to hold a reunion with the neighboring churches quarterly. The program will consist of consecration services, a sermon and short, helpful talks concerning young people's work. A GOLDEN WEDDING. MURDERER BOBS UP. SHERIFF NEAL IS NOW AFTEK JACOB BOOKAMHtE.

GEOBGE BUCHANAN. George, a five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey E. Buchanan, of Apollo, died on Friday of membraneous cronp, after an illness of only two hours.

Interment was made at Apollo on Saturday. The parents formerly resided at Tanoma, this BIG LIMESTONE FIELD BOUGHT. SOCIAL, CIRCLES. The seniors of Normal drove out to Me- chanicsbnrg in hay wagons on Saturday and enjoyed the day nutting. An apple paring party was held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. A. Brown, of east Church street, on Wednesday evening. A number of the near neighbors were present.

A number of Normal students drove out to Kellysburg on Monday evening, where a chicken and waffle supper was served at the hotel. Several members of the Normal faculty drove to Shelocta the same evening. The glass workers annual ball given in Library Hall on Friday evening was one of the pleasant social events of the season. About 150 were present and danced to good music furnished by a local orchestra. Refreshments were served during the evening to the party.

CHURCH NEWS. SOME ANCIENT DOCUMENTS. Old Patents and Deeds for Lands Recorded Tnis Week. According to a number of old deeds recorded in the register's office within the last week, a poor man could buy many acres in the early days of the county. Among the old papers is a patent for 276 acres issued to Frederick Roher.

The consideration was 48 pounds and 9 shillings. The patent is dated 1788, and when it was issued East Wheatfield township was then part of Westmoreland county. Another patent recorded calls for 177 acres in Blacklick township, now East Wheatfield. The land was purchased by Wm. Latimore and Tobias Bricker for the enormous sum of $39.39.

A deed for 208 acres in Wheatfield township dated November 3, 1800, was also recorded. Postoffl.ee Matters. Congressman 8. M. Jack has asked for an additional carrier for the Indiana free mail delivery.

Mr. Howard Hamilton will likely receive the appointment Congressman Jack has recommended Mis. Celia McKean postmistress at Bagdad, Westmoreland Communion services were held in the Presbyterian church on last Sabbath. Six parsons united with the church. Eev.

D. M. Kinter is engaged with Eev. H. C.

Saum in a meeting at Fine Yale. Eev. Saum will preach for him on Lord's Day at the Christian church. Eev. Douds, of Lake City, will hold communion services at the Bethel Presbyterian church, near Jacksonville, on next Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock.

Preparatory services will be held on the previous Friday and Saturday at 2 o'clock, p. m. He will preach in the Jacksonville Presbyterian church on Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock. Purchasers Will Furnish the New Fertilizers to Farmers. Mrs.

Lizzie Hoffman, of East Mahoning township, has sold the richest vein of limestone in the county. The purchasers are said to be the Farmers' Alliance of the county and a company will be organized shortly for the purpose of operatiug the mine on a big scale. The mine contains a six-foot vein of limestone. The stone will be burned in draw kilns and when in successful operation, 100 bushels of lime can be burned every 24 hours. Lime is said to be the cheapest and best fertilizer for the farm and the owners of the new industry expect to furnish their product at eight cents per bushel to the farmers.

The projectors of the scheme expect to have their plant in operation next year. BURNT BY MELTED METAL. Hand at the Foundry Meets with a Serious Accident. Mr. Christopher Williams, of Fairview, who is employed at McFarland's foundry, met with a serious accident on Saturday.

A flask filled with red-hot metal burst and a quantity fell on his left foot, burning the member seriously. Now on the Field. The Indiana Foot Ball Association organized last week have a score of men in the field practicing each evening. There is plenty of good material for making a strong team and the manager is now arranging -for a number of games which will be announced soon. The colors of the team will be red and black.

The suits arrived this week for the eleven. County Treasury Increased. The busiest place in town on Saturday the county treasurer's office. This was BIG SALE OF TIMBER. Indiana Man Sells Acres of Yellow Pine In Alabama.

Mr. Alexander Thompson, of Church street, an extensive lumber dealer, recently sold 3,000 acres of yellow pine timber located in Hale county, Ala. Mr. Thompson purchased the tract over 13 years ago at a low price. He realized a handsome profit on the investment.

Neither Side Scored. On Saturday the Normal foot ball team went down to Apollo and lined up against the eleven there, bnt the two clubs were so evenly matched that neither scored during the two halves. Sold His Farm. Liveryman J. M.

Cunningham returned Saturday from his western trip. While the last day to pay county taxes before the percent was added. Hundreds paid their taxes and the receipts for the day totalled over 4,000. A Husking Bee. A husking bee was held at the Watterson farm west of town last evening.

Stree Commissioner Joseph Yanleer was host and served bis guests with a good supper. A number from town were present. Mall Route Depot. Persons desiring to send packages on th Cherrytree mail route, either hy 'way Cookport or Greenville, can leave the same at the office of 'Squire J. A.

Crossman Farmers' Bank building. Work Is Started. Beatty Bros, have commenced work on the erection of their new laundry on Nortl Tenth street. They expect to be located in their new quarters within six weeks. County Commissioner Henry 111 County Commissioner M.

H. Henry is il at his home, iu Youog township. He oavuiuuy iiuui uio TT uuo au uia uviuc, uuwg away he sold his farm in Wilkin county, suffering from a severe attack of grip aad i AC I -OUuidwation, $6,000. 1 confined bed. An Old Couple Live Happily Together for Fifty Years.

On Thursday 125 of the relatives and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Rnff- ner, of Hilisdale, gathered at their home to make merry their fiftieth wedding anniversary. All the guests brought baskets filled -with the good things of the season and at noon a tempting dinner was served.

It was an ideal October day and after the dinner all gathered in the grove adjoining the house, where Eev. Fish offered prayer and made an appropriate address. One of the features of the address was the reading of the marriage certificate issued to the venerable couple October 12, 1849, by Eev. Peter P. Lane.

Mr. Euffner's wife was Miss Catherine Buterbangh. The husband is now 81 years old and his bride of 50 years ago is just 10 years younger. A feature of the gathering was the presence of four sisters and three brothers of Mr. Ruffner, and the youngest of these is 71 years old.

The couple received several useful gifts and among these was a purse containing $39.50 in gold. THE PLANT TO BE ENLARGED. A Will Filled. The will of the late Wm. Martin, ot Cher- ryhill township, was.

filed in the register's office on Friday. He bequeaths his farm in herryhill township to his widow during her lifetime. At her death, the farm is given to hia son, George, who is also. bequeathed farming implements and the cows and young cattle, which are given to the widow. His son, George, is appointed executor and authorized to sell sufficient real estate to satisfy the just claims against the estate.

The executor is directed to pay to testator's son, John K. Martin, and the children of his deceased daughter, Nancy Lydic, the sum of $10 each within two years after the death of said tes tator. The will is dated January 23, Suiton Bros. Bell's Foundry to Be Sold to Stock Company. A report is in circulation that negotiations are now being made for the purchase of Button Bros.

Bell's foundry and machine shops by a stock company composed of local men and a prominent founder, who resides in the eastern part of the state. When the sale is closed the plant will be enlarged and several new departments will be added. Employment will be given to a number of men. Man In Ohio Answering His Description at Last Located and Is Now Probably Under Are Sure That They Have the Criminal This Time. Jacob Bookamire, the murderer who has evaded the" law's clutches for over five- years, is at last located at Scio, and probably by this time is under arrest.

If the man is not the murderer, the county commissioners believe they have found his ghost. Over two months ago the county commissioners sent Constable Jacob Wettling in the neighborhood of Toledo, in search of a man who answered the description of Bookamire. When the officer arrived, the man could not be found. Eather than excite any suspicion among the friends of Bookamire, the officer returned home, but a thorough search was immediately instituted by parties there. The commissioners received information this week which is about absolute proof that Bookamire has at last been run down.

A telegram" was received by the commissioners on Monday from Scio, 0-, stating that Bookamire was located and that if an officer was sent immediately he could be captured. The same evening the chief marshall ofthe town called up Sheriff Neal by telephone and asked if a reward was still in force for the arrest of the murderer. The chief marshall then described the man who was suspected and the description tallied exactly with that of Bookamire. Yesterday another telegram was received by the commissioners assuring them beyond all doubt that the man could be captured if s. warrant was issued immediately.

Last night another message came to Sheriff Neal from the officials of the town asking if they would arrest the man. Sheriff Neal immediately notified them to capture him and hold him until he arrived. District Attorney W. M. Mahan and Deputy Prothonotary W.

E. Calhoun issued the bench warrant. Sheriff Neal, accompanied by Constable Wettling, left on this morning's train for Ohio. They will reach Scio to-night and it will then be learned whether the man suspected is Bookamire, who has been evading the officers since January, 1894. SMALLPOX AT BLAIRSVILLE.

THIEVES AT ROSSMOYNE. Office of Frantz Bros'. Mills Robbed of Valuable Papers and Money. Thieves gained entrance to the office of Fiantz Bros', flouring mills at Eossmoyne, this county, Saturday night and secured a small amount -of money and valuable The safe was blown open and about R20 in cash and over $2 in old coins were taken. The thieves carried away several notes and deeds The postoffice is located in the mill but only 40 cents in stamps were taken.

There is no clue to the thieves. The severest loss to Frantz Bros, is the miss ing papers and notes, which are of no value to the thieves. Two Demented Paupers. Poor Overseers Daniel J. Orner and William M.

Sides, of Pine township, accpm- Samuel Brown and Mrs. Clara Miller to the Dixmont Insane Asylum on Wednesday. The man and woman are both paupers ot the township and have been slightly demented for some time. When the officers reached here with their wards, they experienced some difficulty with Mrs. Miller, who at first attempted to return home, bnt the overseers succeeded in getting her on the train.

School Teacher Arrested. Prof. E. E. Bach, principal of the Eighth ward school, Johnstown, was arrested on Thursday for whipping a nine-year-old boy.

The parents allege that the teacher cruelly beat their son. Bail was furnished in the sum of $200, and the case will be heard at the December term of court. Prof. Bach formerly lived here, and was instructor in the public school. Well-Known Pastor Kestgns.

Eev. Dr. S. W. Miller, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Saltsburg for 20 years, has tendered his resignation, to take effect December 1.

Mr. Miller and family will move to East End, Pittsburg. Married To-Day. Mr. William Fleming and Miss Delia Smaii, both of Willet, will be married this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage at Willet by the pastor, Eev.

M. L. Schmucker. Dime Social. The ladies of the M.

E. church at Homer City will bold a dime social on Tuesday evening, October 24, at the home of Mrs. P. Baker. Refreshments will be served.

A Shooting Accident. Miss Maude Stuchell, daughter of Mr. Theodore Stuchell, of Burrell township, was the victim of an accidental shooting affair Saturday evening. She, with a number of companions, were amusing themselves with a revolver, which was supposed to be no- loaded, when it was discharged, the ball lodging in Miss Stncbell's left leg about two inches above the knee. Physicians were called bnt failed to locate the ball.

No serious results are feared. Insane Man Throws Stones. Samuel Moore, a railroad section band at New Florence, became violently insane on Wednesday and hurled stones and other missiles at imaginary foes. Several persons were injured by the demented man. Moore is a victim of fits and before he was arrested it was necessary to knock him down.

The demented man was taken to the county home, where he will be confined for some time. A Boy Injured. Arthur Tischer, a 12-year-old boy, whose home is on Wayne avenue, was painfully injured on Saturday about noon. The lad was driving Miller's meat wagon and near the Normal school the horses became frightened, upsetting the wagon and throwing Dying Fire at Spruce. A house belonging to Mrs.

James Shandle, of Spruce, was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening. Nearly all the contents were reoovened. the boy out. His right ankle was badly sprained and the left arm bruised. Now Assistant Manager.

Mr. H. H. Johnston, formerly of White township, has been appointed assistant manager of Adams carpet and furniture store, Pittsbnrg. Mr.

Johnston has been employed as clerk for the firm for six years and-his good services merited his appointment. Attempted Bobbery. A thief attempted to gain entrance to the residence of H. E. A.

McNeal, of east Philadelphia street, on Wednesday night. Mr. McNeal discovered the burglar just in the act of raising a window. Several shots were fired by Mr. McNeal and the intruder left.

Big Potatoes and Apples. Mr. A. R. Learn, of near Dixonville, sent the PBOGEESS a sample of Spies and in his orchard; aldb a sample of Murphy and Green on bis farm.

They are beauties and bard to beat. Another Store In Town. Mr. William Malcolm, who has been engaged in the mercantile business at Orrville, for several months, returned to Indiana and will open a notion store in the old Gntbrie building next week. A Long Resi.

A tramp, who goes by several names, was brought up from Blairsville pn Friday and lodged in jail on a charge ot vagrancy and being a suspicious character. He is serving a term of 60 days. Woods Full of Hunters. Monday ushered in the hunting season and the woods were fnll of The local hunters brought home some baga of game en the The Sister Who Deserted Her Brother the Victim. A telephone message to the PBOGBESS last evening from Dr.

J. L. Harding, a member of the board of health of Blairsville, stated that Mrs. Levi Palmer was a smallpox patient at her home there. A report was in circulation here yesterday that both the woman and her husband were victims of the disease bnt Dr.

Harding denies the rumor and says that there is only the one case in the town. The physician says that it is a genuine case of the pest. The home was quarantined on Sabbath, and the strictest measures are being taken to prevent the spread of the scourge. Three weeks ago, the PBOGBESS published an account of the sad death of Charles Hartman, who was a brother of the stricken woman, and who died at her home. When it was known that the young man was a victim of smallpox; even the sister and all members ofthe family left the house and the patient died alone.

Mrs. Palmer's former home is Chamberg- ville, this county. It is supposed she contracted the disease before she deserted her dying brother. Normal Lecture Course. Arrangements have been completed for a course of entertainments in Normal Chapel during the fall and winter.

Five high class attractions have been booked. The price of season tickets will be one dollar with the privilege of reserved seats on the payment each evening of an additional ten cents. Following is a list of the talent booked, with the date of each entertainment: October 30, Prof. J. B.

DeMotte; November 24, "Mare," the Magician; December 13, Slayton's Jubilee Singers; January 9, Dr. E. S. McArthnr; February 7, Wilczek Grand Concert Co. pigs to to West Livestock Shipments.

Thomas Wissinger, 211 Schwenksville, 213 sheep Philadelphia. J. A. Creps, 170 sheep to West Philadelphia, Pa. H.

Seanor, 15 cattle and 152 pigs to Chalfont, Pa. Thomas Wissinger, 125 sheep and 2 calves to Philadelphia; 16 cattle, 8 calves and 111 pigs to Pottatown. Floor Gave Way. A floor in the storeroom of Frantz of Eossmoyne, gave way on Friday evening. Over 5,000 bushels of buckwheat was stored on the floor.

The greater amount of the grain was in sacks and consequently the loss is slight. Quarantine Lifted. The supposed cases of smallpox at New Florence have been pronounced by the state board of health to be only a mild type of contagious skin disease. The patients have all recovered and the quarantine is lifted. A Short Life.

The Glen Campbell Graphic, edited by Mr. B. E. Thompson, has suspended publication. The paper has been published fox only a few months.

Mr. Thompson will continue his job office at Glen Campbell. Still Improving Hia Stock. Mr. D.

G. Brown, one of White township's wide-awake farmers, purchased two registered Shorthorn having a calf at Bugh stock farm, near Greensbnrg, last week. New Store at Pine Hats. Pine Flats, the summer resort town, caa bout of another store. W.

E. Joiner if.