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THE INDIANA PROGRESS VOLUME 117 INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1C, 1930 GREETED BY MANY ON 100TH BIRTHDAY ROBERT A. ALLISON ENJOYED EVENT HELD IN HIS HONOR STATE S. S. CONVENTION PLANS HAVE IlEEN COMPLETED Indiana Man, Hale and Hearty, Takes Part In Festivities on His Natal Holds Many Charms For Him as He Enters His lOlst Couple Has Re. markablc Reunion Notes.

Among the company, numbering 200 persons, who greeted -Robert Alexander Allison, of town, on Wednesday, when he celebrated his 100th "birthday at a happy gathering held at the Indiana fair grounds, were his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Such a distinction seldom comes to mankind and the centenarian expressed his appreciation of the honor and entered into the festivities of the day with a vigor and spirit that would have been a credit to one of many years his Junior. During the day his remarkable yltality was In evidence as he firmly grasped the hand of his well wishers and with a smile on his face he personally thanked all who greeted him. He contributed his share to the of the happy day held in his honor by relating many interesting experiences during his long life. At a dinner served 'at the noon hour he relished the repast although lie ate sparingly.

He was much interested in the birthday cake with 100 candles which graced his table. Following, the dinner greetings were extended to Mr. Allison in appropriate addresses by Harry White, of town; Rev. Dr. Robert L.

Clark, his pastor; Rev. Roy Helm, pastor of the Mahoning Baptist church, of near Plumville, and Lisle Ashbaugh, of Sharon, who acted as toastmaster. Letters of greeting from relatives, widely scattered and who were unable to be present, were read. A photograph of the immediate family was taken by Carl Douglass, the local photographer. Robert Alexander Allison, who was a son of Robert T.

and Isabella Brown Allison, was born July 9, 1830 in the vicinity of the Cherry Run dam in Center township and the first eight years of his life was spent In that section. In 1838 the family located in the vicinity of Plumville In South Mahoning township, where Mr. Allison resided for 74 years. During his active years he was engaged in farming, but 'when he retired a number of years ago he moved to Indiana with his son, Milton, with whom he has since resided. He was married in 1857 to Caroline Allison, the daughter of John B.

and Mary Allison. The couple were permitted to travel life's pathway together for 52 years and celebrated their golden wedding in 1907. Mrs. Allison died March 8, 1909. Six children blessed the union, and three are living.

They are Milton Allison and Mrs. A. M. Kirkpatrick, of town, and Dr. George Allison, of Cleveland.

During the 100 years of his life only twelve have occurred in his Indiana County Has Accepted Quota of 25 Delegates to Scranton in October Information comes to the leaders of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association that full and final arrangements are now complete for the Annual Pennsylvania Sabbath School Convention, which this year will be held on October 8th, 9th and 10th at Scranton. Fully twenty-five hundred paid registrations are expected, and Indiana county has accepted her quota of 25 and expects to send fully that many. The theme of the Convention this year will be "My Witness" which is most appropriate in this 1900 Anniversary of Pentecost. The aim of the Convention will be to gather together all Sunday school teachers, officers, workers, pastors and leaders for instruction, information and enrichment of the devotional life. Just a few of the outstanding specialists will be Miss Margaret Slattery, Dr.

Clarence True Wilson, Dr. Milton Prof. Nevin B. Harner, Rev. W.

S. K. Yeaple, Pr6f. Paul M. Lambert, Dr.

Lyndon B. Piffer, Warren T. Powell, Percy R. Hayward, Dr. Fred D.

Wentzel, Dr. Frank H. McKibben. Dr. E.

H. Brewer, and some twenty others; the music being in charge Of Rev. Morris C. Robinson, with Miss Katherine B. High at the piano, and Prof.

F. Nevin Wiest with the cornet. The morning and evening sessions, we are told, will be held in the Immanuel Baptist church, with divisional afternoon conferences in neighboring churches. WEDDINGS OF A WEEK REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Theodore F. Williams to Henry Williams, lot in Burrell, Sam Olsen to First National Bank of Plumville, lot in Plumville, $1430.

H. B. Langham to R. J. Roberts, lot in Indiana, $3100.

A. T. Dunmire to Jennie D. Horrell, lot in Saltsburg, $500. J.

H. Peterman to M. P. Groft, tract in Rayne, $2337. Edward E.

Bivens to W. S. Daugherty, lot in White, $50. Henry Johnston to J. D.

McCreary, lot in White, $75. W. A. Nichol to Charlie Hamilton, tract in Green, $50. W.

G. Snyder to George J. Feit, 86 acres in Washington, $37.81. W. Ray Hosack to First National Bank of Indiana, lot in White, $100.

Carmine Del Vecchio to Cesare Capatasto, lots in Homer City, $1,750. Nick Chero to M. M. Bank of Blacklick, lot in Burrell, $325. Angelo L.

Previte to Homer City National Bank, lot in Center, $500. Nick Marinaro to Citizens National Bank of Indiana, 2 lots in Homer City, $2,625. Amos E. Smith to Emanuel Barnett, 84 acres in W. Mahoning, $4,500.

Ellis W. Stiffler to Harry G. Junkins, 104 acres in Rayne, $5000. Dalr-Nlcliol Miss Nancy Edith Nichol, daughter of James Nichol, of this place, and Harold Raymond Bair, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John 7 C. Bair, of Vandergrift, were united in marriage with the ring Bedding ceremony performed in the First United Presbyterian church by Rev. J. J. Mcllvaine, on Saturday morning, in the 1 presence of a number of relatives and intimate friends of the couple.

The bride was attiFed In an ensemble of beige romaine crepe and carried a bouquet of roses and lillies of the valley. She was attended by her sister, Miss Myrna Nichol, of Washington, D.C. Wayne Radcliffe, of Vandergrift, served as best man. Jean Mcllvaine and Mary Agnes Pollock were flower girls. Other members of the bridal party were Misses Mary Park, Jane Thomas and Caroline Pollock, who served as ushers.

Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. S. R. Pollock sang "At the Dawning" and Promise Me," to organ accompaniments by Miss Jane Stewart. Old fashioned flowers predominated in the beautiful floral decorations in the church.

Shortly after the ceremony the couple left for a western motor trip that will include Yellowstone National Park and other points of interest, and on their return will reside in Vandergrift, where Mr. Bair is a prominent attorney and borough solicitor. He is a graduate of Bucknell University and the Law School of University of Pittsburgh and attended the Harvard Law School. bride, is a graduate of the State eachers" College at this place and or the past five years has been an nstructor in the Vandergrift schools, he is a highly esteemed young wom- and has the- best wishes of many riends. family.

Mr. Allison has been a life-long Shriver-Lydic Howard Shriver, of O. Miss Beatrice Lydic, of Homer were married in Indiana on Monday by Rev. William MavTavish, astor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, of town, at his resi- lence on East Philadelphia street. The couple will reside in Ravena.

member of the Presbyterian church and during his long life has worshipped at various periods with the Bethel, Washington, Gilgal, and Indiana churches. Since locating in Indiana he has attended the sessions of the Ray Bible class as well as the regular church services and is seldom absent. Time and fate has dealt gently Mr. Allison- and with the exception of his eyesight, he retains his faculties to a remarkable degree. He sleeps and eats well and has a splendid memory and displaying a lively interest in current events life holds many attractions for him as he enters the threshold of his 101st year.

Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Rowley, of Hillsdale, who celebrated the 63rd anniversary of their marriage by attending the sixth annual reunion of the Rowley family held, in the Fair Grounds on July 4, are among the remarkable families of the state.

Mr. Rowley, who is 84 years of 30 CHILDREN IN HEALTH CAMJP ON COLEMAN FARM All Hope They Will Have the Time of Their Lives Twenty underweight children from various sections of the county entered a six weeks' period of activities at the Brookside Health camp on the Max Coleman farm, northeast of Indiana, on Tuesday, under the supervision of Mrs. H. C. W.

Patterson, of Saltsburg. Miss Alma Garrett, of Strongstown, will be camp counsellor. The camp is sponsored by the Indiana County Tuberculosis Society and is supported by funds received from the annual sale of the penny health seals during the Christmas season. BARN AND CONTENTS BURNED BY FIRE OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN Young Township Farmer Suffered Heavy Loss Saturday Evening Fire of unknown origin destroyed the large barn and contents belonging to E. R.

Shearer, of Young township, early Saturday morning, causing a loss estimated at $8,500, protected by $4,500 insurance carried in the Patrons Mutual. When the family was awakened by the fire at 1:30 o'clock the building, which was regarded as one of the best barns in the community, was in flames. In addition to a quantity of grain this season's hay crop, a number of farm ing implements, a thoroughbrec Guernsey bull and two Guernsey calves were burned. age, is as active and keen mentally as a man of 40 and works every day on the Montgomery township roads, frequently assisting in operating the road scraper. His wife, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Biss, is 93 years of age, enjoys good health and conducts her household duties with the efficiency and enthusiasm she did when the couple started out on their voyage of life together 6'3 years They are members' of the Church of Goxl and have the esteem and admiration of a large circle of friends.

Mrs. Rowley are the parents of 14 children, nine of whom we living. There are 36 grandchildren living, 39 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Children present at the reunion were Doyle, Homer and Oliver Rowley, of andiana; Ada McFarland, of Creekside; Jennie of Cherry Tree; Nettle McCauley, of Bethlehem, and Lizzie Smith, of Wilgus. One hundred relatives and friends of the venerable couple from Elderton, Indiana, West Lebanon, Vandergrift, Gipsy, Creekside, New Kensington, Wilgus, Shelocta, Brick Church, Scuit- dale, Whitesburg and Cherry Tree were present to extend greetings and good wishes to the honor guests.

Following the big dinner at noon there was a brief business session at which the following officers were elected: President, S. P. Rowley; vice president, Oliver Rowley; secretary Ada McFarland, and treasurer, Samuel Rowley. It was decided to hold (Continued on Page Five) MARRIAGE LICENSES James H. Rushton Dias Martha E.

Lambing Dias Harold R. Bair Vandergrif Nancy E. Nichol Indiana Nobert Miller Bakerton Elizabeth A. Lawrence Howard A. Shriver Bakerton Ravenna, Beatrice Lydick Homer City Robert V.

Stachurski, Detroit, Mich Mary Zapotocky Detroit, Mich Floyd W. Edwards Indian Gladys L. Dunwiddie Nanty-gl Attending Lions Club Convention in Denver, This Wee O. K. Guthrie, president of th Lions Club, accompanied by Mrs Guthrie, are in Denver, thi week attending the national conven tion of the organization.

Treasurer's Sale Published on Pago Hunter-Repine Miss Helen Repine, daughter of Jr. Mrs. James Repine, of larksburg, became the bride of lerle Lester Hunter, of Saltsburg Jonday evening, July 7, when the ouple were married in the. parson- ge of the Clarksburg Presbyterian hurch by the pastor, Rev. J.

itountain. The groom, who is em- loyed by the Helvetia Coal Iron lompany, is a son of Mr. and Mrs William Hunter. His bride is prom nently known in ommunity. the Clarksburg NUMBER 29 PERSONAL BREVITIES Foltz-Hamilton Homer Thorne Folt, of Marion Center, R.D., and Miss Kathleen Loretta Hamilton, of Home, were united marriage on July 8, by Rev.

G. L. Heine, at Plumville. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Homer C. and the bride a daughter of M. T. Hamilton. Miss Jean Prothero, of Cincinnati, visiting her former home here.

George Prothero, of Chicago, visited Indiana friends during the last week. Harry Ortz, of Vandergrift, visited his former home here on Monday. Mrs. Elmer Williams, of Wayne avenue, is visiting relatives in Te- umseh, Nebr. Mrs.

J. C. Pinkerton, of Pittsburgh, visited Indiana friends over he week end. H. M.

Travis and L. B. Coleman, if Smlcksburg, R.D., were county eat visitors on Friday. Miss Ruth Adair, of Church street, home from a visit to Detroit, Bufalo and Niagara Falls. Mr.

and Mrs. E. J. Ferrier and laughter, Velma, of Arcadia, were riday shoppers In Indiana, Mr. and Mrs.

F. L. Stumpf, of As- )inwall, have returned home follow- ng a visit with Indiana friends. Mrs. E.

W. Griffith and daughter, Mary, of Johnstown, former resi- lents of Indiana, spent Friday here. W. Ford Gibson, of Windber, a ormer resident of Indiana, was business in town today. Miss Margaret Gibson, Mrs.

G. B. Elgin and Mrs. N. S.

Elderton, were Indiana callers on' Tuesday. Mrs. J. N. Hoffer and Miss Sue Mohney, of Ridgway, were week end visitors in the home of W.

W. Barr, of near Shelocta. Miss Mabel Evans, of South Seventh street, and Miss Hulda Houck, of Oak spending this week at Chautauqua, N.Y. Stanley H. Enterline, Linotype operator of The Progress, Is enjoying a few days' vacation at Washington, D.C., and other eastern points.

Mr. and Mrs. John Watkins, of North Fifth street, are the proud parents of a 10-pound boy, born at the Indiana hospital on Monday. Mrs. Clyde McQuown and Mrs.

Murray Bush and son, Harold, of town, departed Tuesday on a motor trip to Canton and other points in Ohio. Misses Angeline Hauxhttrst, Helen Wegley, and Margaret and Ida Jones of town, were ca'mping at Stear's dam, near Smicksburg, over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. James Daugherty and Miss Mary Daugherty, of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Frank H. Daugherty, of Locusi street. J. W.

DeVinney, of Green town hip, was among the Indiana visit rs on Tuesday. He reports that th hermometer registered 38 it his home at six o'clock that morn ng. Indiana friends received postcard oday from Mrs. J. W.

Carey on Wes Oak street, who is touring Europe aying that she is well and bavin, a good time. The pards were maile LOCAL ICE CREAM PLANT LEADS IN THIS SECTION OF STATE Vltli Modern Equipment Recently Installed Twenty Gallons of Cream Is Made In Eight Mill II tt 8 It is a long way between the old- ashioned and tedious way of making ce cream with the hand freezer, re- uiring the work of several hours, omparecl to the, modern method now mployed at the plant of the Storage, ce Supply Company on West Vater street, where 20 gallons are within six to eight ilnutes. Before the present plant was In- tailed by the local company It re- ulred 24 minutes to freeze 20 gal- ons of cream, but In addition to cut- ng time to the minimum the new lant has made possible several ad- itlonal features which are worth- hlle from every view point. The ream Is not handled or even ex- osed to the air from the time it aves the- dairy until it Is delivered the consumer as a delicious frozen ealth food. With the installation of the direct xpansion freezer the company has 10 most modern equipped plant for he manufacture of Ice cream in this ection of the state.

An inspection the plant during the process of he manufacturing of ice cream will a real revelation to the visitor rho will be impressed with the slm- llcity of the method employed. The lant is housed in a well lighted de- artment and is as clean and per- aps more sanitary than the kitchen The Shriver-Lydick Howard A. Shriver, of Ravenna, and Miss Beatrice Lydick, of Homer City, were united in marriage lere on July 14 by Rev. William Mac- ravish. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Smith Lydick. Vegetable Insect Meetings Will Be Held on July 23rd A series of three vegetable insect meetings will be held on Wednesday, July 23. The first meeting will be leld at 9 a.m. at I.

R. Smith and Sons at GroVe Chapel. A meeting will be held at T. M. Sextons on the Saltsburg.

road at 11 a.m. Another meeting will be held at O. W. Baker's at Cookport at 3:00 p.m. W.

P. Henry, insect specialist of Penn State will conduct the demonstrations and point out the various nsects working on vegetables. He will also prescribe control measures. Anyone interested in garden insects should attend one of the meet- ngs. Victim'of Auto Crash At Armagh Died on Friday Mrs.

Glenn Brinker, aged 29, of 31aridge, Westmoreland county, died the Lee hospital, Johnstown, Friday evening from a fractured skull sustained in an auto crash at Armagh, July 4. At the time of the accident Mrs: Brinker was driving with her husband and little daughter, who were both slightly injured. Their car was struck by a machine driven by George Veigh, of Johnstown, who was arrested on a charge of reckless driving. A charge of manslaughter may be lodged against Veigh. Enjoying Western Motor Trip Mr.

and Mrs, Charles Butler, of Oakland avenue, received word this week that their daughter, Miss Helen Butler, and her two friends, Mlss- ps Julia and Isabelle Elswick, of Vandergrift, are enjoying their motor trip to the far west. The three young women left Indiana last week in a Ford car and expect to drive to California other the west. They are planning to return home within six weeks. 1 Jimmy Vogel Itan in Front of Truck and Had Left Leg Broke Jimmy Vogel, aged 11 years, soi of Mr. and Mrs.

John Vogel, of town The list of properties liened in-L an in front of a truck of the Hornet the County Treasurer's Office for Koontz meat market on North Fifth 1927, 1928 and 1929 Taxes, to bej fa Tuesday and was hit iurer's Sale on side of the machine before i offered at Treasurer day, August 4, 1930, is published onjcould be stopped. He sustained Pages Two and Three of The Pro- of the left lee: bslow gress this week. Bees Swarm ou Main Street An unusual sight attracted an au- fracture of the left leg below th knee and a double fracture of th same limb above the knee. The acci dent was unavoidable. rom Rome.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mack an son, Warren, of Robinson, were In liana visitors on Thursday. Mrs Vlack and son spent the week in th lomes of Miller Akey and Willianr loss," of near Shelocta. George B.

McFeaters, son of Mr nd Mrs. Warren McFeaters, an Vliss Hazel Pearl Mock, daughter tfr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Mock, Hast Wheatfleld township, secured marriage license here today.

Robe'rt Tait, who had been visitln lis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willian fait, of East Oak street, departe on Saturday for the United State Training Station, Great Lakes where he is taking aviatio: raining. James C. Chapman, son of Count and Mrs.

Jas. Chapman, Seventh street, is the guest its uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs David Chapma'n, of near Smicksburg nd is incidentally helping them Harvest this year's crops. Mr. and Mrs.

Clay Stlteler daughter, Alice, of near Smicksburg tvere Tuesday callers in town, wher hey met Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klnt er, of Los Angeles, who wll islt in the Stiteler home for sever al weeks. S. W.

of Church streel was in Lancaster on Friday attend ng the funeral of his grandsor Theodore Ebberts, aged three years who died on Wednesday. Mrs. Eb berts, mother of the little boy, wa ormerly Miss Caroline Guthrie. Rev. William MacTavlsh, of town pastor of the Christian and Mission ry Alliance, departs this week Mahaffey where he will attend th camp meeting and conven ion of the Christian and Mlssionar Alliance during the session whic will conclude on Sunday, July 27.

Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Stewart, Ihurch street, had as their wee end guests Misses Myrna Nichol, Washington, D.C., and Lillian Nicl ol, of Cleveland, who were here Sa urday attending the wedding of their sister, Miss Nancy Nichol who bo- came the bride of Attorney Raymond E.

Bair, of Vandergrift. Mr. and Mrs. James Edmiston, of Center township, had as their recent guests Mr. and Mrs.

O. Patick, of Brookville, and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, of Punxsutawney, and Howard Edmiston and family, of Ernest. The party of 14 enjoyed a picnic dinner and spent an enjoyable day.

Miss Ella Cost, brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mary C. Davis and their Joseph, of town, leave the latter part of the week for a motor trip to Columbus and Cincinnati, and Newport, Ky. While in Newport they will be the fe'iiwU of Austin Davis, an uncle of Emory, the most careful housewife, ream, which all comes from the airy farms of this county, is the nirest available.

After it is re- eived at the plant It Is deposited in he pasteurizer and cooler, which has a capacity of 400 gallons, and from his receptacle It is pumped into the reezer where the cream is frozen a fast-revolving chamber stir- ounded by ammonia and at a temperature from 10 to 15 degrees be- ow zero. The fast freezing is not only a time-saver over other methods ntt produces a higher quality of ice cream. Nothing but pure fruits aiul 'uices are used in obtaining the var- ous flavors and these are mixed with the cream as it Is freezing. As the cream leaves the freezer it Is in a semi-fluid form and after it is molded in bricks or placed in containers then goes to the hardening rooms where at a low temperature it Irozen to the desired consistency for several hours. "Sisco" Is the name of the ice cream manufactured by the company and' It is gaining in popular favor with the public not only in this sec tion but at points all over this am surrounding counties.

Manufactured under the most approved and sanl tary methods and from cream of the highest test the public Is appreciating the fact that "Sisco" is not a luxury but a real health food, especially during the summer season, and judging by the increasing sales the product of the home company is more popular than any other frozen cream. Several trucks are employed in making daily delivery to the trade and in addition to furnishing ice cream tn containers, bricks and packages the company is making many novelties In frozen cream. MANY ATTENDED MABON FUNERAL DEATH OF PROMINENT" INDIANA RESIDENT A SHOCK TO COMMUNITY A. W. MAIION Dr.

John A. II. Keith Member of National Educational Survey Hoard Dr. John A. H.

Keith, State Super- 'nlendent of Public Instruction, and former head of the State Teachers' College at this plane, has been appointed a member of the National Educational Survey Board authorized i)y a recent act of Congress. The joard will make a study of the qual- flcations of teachers in the public schools, the supply of available teachers, facilities available and needed for teacher training, and other phases of educational methods. Released from Charge of Shooting At a hearing before Justice of the Peace C. C. McLain on Friday evening, Walter Wlsniewska, of Youni township, was released on a charge of felonious shooting, said to have taken place on the night of May 4 when Louis Reams, also of Young township, received a gunshot wounc in the abdomen.

It was alleged that Reams and several other companions were hurling stouts against the home of Wlsniewska, and that the occupant of the house llred through the door at them, hitting Reams. Reams has disappeared and the charge dismissed on account of lack of evidence. Montgomery Township Bridge Completed The State Highway Deparlme'n has announced the completion of the new reinforced concrete bridge ii Montgomery township. It has a 40 foot span and 18-foot roadway re places the old one way bridge ove Gush Creek on Route liearfleld and Indiana. also provides for the elimination he sharp curves that made the ap proaches to the old bridge very dang erous.

AH grading at the new ap proaches has been completed to dat and paving started. It is expecte that all paving will be completed no later than July 25 and that the bridg will be opened for traffic early nex month. DRIVER OF BOOKK CAR WHICH WRECKED PORCH UNIDENTIFIED 110 Gallons of Alcohol and Car Arc Held by Authorities The-driver of the alleged Booze car which wrecked the front porch of the residence of Lou Putry at Home, this county, early Saturday morning remains unidentified. His cargo of 110 gallons of alleged grain alcohol and the" Hup 8 sedan in which it was being transported, are being held here by the county authorities. The driver of the car, believed to have been asleep, when the machine struck a telephone pole and crashed into the front porch of the Putry house, disappeared after the accident and to date has not been identified.

The owner of the damaged porch was in Indiana this morning conferring with officials in an effort to secure a lien against the car, to cover the cost of the damagss to his property. Miss Agnes St. Clair Re-elected Treasurer of Inter-County W.C.T.U. Miss M. Agnes St.Clair, of town, was re-elected treasurer of the Inter-County Institute of the Women's Christian Union held at Rldgeview Park on Friday.

Mrs. B. J. Dlven, of Indiana, was chosen one of the vice presidents and Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson, of Allegheny county, was reelected president.

John D. Pennlng- ton, former prohibition administrator of this district and Mrs. Pennington, and a Mrs. Iddo Lewis, of Marchaml, spoke at the luncheon on Thursday. New Ford Car Found Here Claimed by Patlon Dealers The new Ford car, seized by authorities on Friday In front of the Presbyterian church where it had boon on Thursday, was claimed by the Slotz Automobile Company of Palton, the Ford dealers on Monday.

The car, which is a 1931 coach, had only been driven 152 miles, and was stolen from the garage on Wednesday after it had been driven from Pittsburgh. The thief had evidently parked the car here after drivinK from Patton. There was no gas in the tank when it was seized by the officers here. Democratic Candidates Were Here; Yesterday John M. Sedgewick, Democratic 80, betweei The projec Gardens Will Be Judged The gardens in the fourteen mln ing towns of the Rochester and Pitts burgh Coal Company will be judge on Thursday and Friday, July 2 and 25.

W. B. Nissley, garden specialist State College; A. O. Rasmussen, land scape specialist of State College, ani County Agent J.

W. Warner will the judging. The homes will judged on the basis of garden, lawns shrubbery and flowers. The Rochest er and Pittsburgh Coal Compan will award cash prizes in each of th towns to those who make the high est scores. Engineers Connecting Links of Benjamin Franklin Highway Her Engineers of the Pennsylvani Highway Department Is now makin a survey of the Toad west and eas of town on the Benjamin Frankll Highway.

The portion of road to rebuilt Is the old malcadam, runnlu east from the borough here to Ram soy's Run, and west from the bor ough line farm. to the Allen Kirkputrlc Robert Stltt Won llulek Sedan at lilairsvillo on' 20 Cent TIekc Robert Stltt, aged 24 years, niuirsville, won the Bulck sedan glv en away on Saturday night at th close of the annual firemen's fair a that place. He paid 26 cents for th winning ticket and declined an offe of $1,200 for the car before it wa driven from the exhibition stain The tlremen cleared about $900 the sale of tickets for the car. Automatic Wage Increases In the last 12 months our can; Ings, as individuals, have risen liv to ten per cent duo to the change purchasing power of the dollar which Is at the highest point in 12 years. It Is said to be now worth 04 cents in turins of Uie 1913 dollar, as compared with 58.3 cents at the end of 1929.

W. Malmn, One of the Foremost Citizens, a Victlrti of Heart. Attack Cyrus Htcffy Dios In Local Hospital Native of Rochester Expires Suddenly in Texas Other Deaths. Coming as a distinct shock to the omnuinily was the sudden passing: A. W.

Mabon, one of the most rirlely known and substantial cltl- ens of Indiana, who died on Thnrs- ay forenoon at 10:30 o'clock at his ome on Church street. Although tricken ill about ten days previous Is condition was not regarded as erious and it was thought he was osponding nicely to treatment until i few hours before his death when. was stricken with a heart attack mil never rallied. The deceased, who was a son of he late Samuel S. and Martha C.

'Stewart) Mabon, was. born on the Mabon homestead farm in South Ma- lonlng township, June 21, 1862. Reared in the healthy wholesome atmosphere the rural life and under the Influence of a Christian he became an ambitious lad early in his manhood. He helped his father on the home 'farm, while preparing himself to teach and school for three years in his lome community when a young man, His successful career as a merchant started in 1883 when he came to Indiana and entered the employ of his uncle, J. M.

Stewart, at the big hardware store as a clerk. Discharging his duties as a clerk in faithful and efficient manner his services became a valuable asset to the business and in 1888 he acquired an interest in the establishment and the firm name then became J. M. Stewart. Co.

"The Big Hardware," as It was familiarly known for many years, enjoyed a county wide patronage, due to ita progressive policy and high standing as a reliable establishment. During recent years Mr. Mabon was active head of the big establishment following the retirement of Mr. Stewart from activities. Largely due to- his management and executive ability the business was expanded and reached a standard which made it one of the foremost general hardware establishments in this section.

Following the fire in June, 1929, when the building and stock waa practically destroyed the members of the firm effected a dissolution. Mr, Mabon and his two sons, Audley L. and Alexander acquired former Wallace building, adjoining the location, and opened a hardware store. They also acquired the store at Blairsvllle established in recent years by the J. M.

Stewart Co. With bis son, Audley, associated with father here and the store In Blairs- vllle in charge of his other son, Alexander, both establishments have en- enjoyed a large patronage. As a foremost leader and worker in all worthwhile community affairs, Including the church, welfare organizations and in many other responsibilities In both public and private life, Mr. Mabon served with a fin- cere devotion all activities that contributed to the uplift of the county seat throughout his busy career. His kind and sympathetic interest in hU fellow man was always In evidence and many can testify to the wise counsel and advise and the patient Interest given to all who came to hint for guidance.

All who have had the in-lvllege of fellowshlpping with him are convinced that his passing (war (Continued on Page Four) MARRIAGES AND DIVORCES IN STATE DECREASED IN 1920 To He Employed in Texas William J. Hath, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Hath, of South Seventh street, bus bec-n appointed as chemist for the Gulf Refining Company at Port Arthur, Texas.

Bath recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. John M. Hoinphill, nominee for Governor, and Warren Van Dyke, direc- and'a" veteran thai. p'l'fuie'' tor Publicity, were in Indiana at Children's Day Services at East. Church on Sunday Evening Children's Day services will be nominee for United States Senator; I held in the East Mahoning Baptist John E.

Weaver, a native Brushvalley township, now a. resident of and witV, were guests of Indiana friends last Mr. Weavc-r was a member of noon Tuesday and were greeted local Democrats. We all quiot down as we grow older because we all have more to keep quiet on a tree at the corner of Eighth son had Place, during the Spanish-American Pouring of cement on the Trade War and served as chief wagon mast-. (Mty-Plumvillu road was completed dieuce on Saturday afternoon 72 Dog; 1,875 Fishing Licenses thousands of swarming bees county Treasurer Elmer W.

Alii- fjlh of this and Philadelphia street, one of li87 5 ashing licenses at noon to- bus A sliced tomato doesn't seem to be contented anywhere except when it is sitting on a lettuce leaf. busy corners in Indiana. The came from the apiary of James Boyer, of South Eleventh street, who scapped the swarm early Sunday morning. er of the regiment. While- here he Saturday.

became a member of Corp. Joseph A. Blakeley Camp, No. 71, U. S.

V. and his wife became a member of the auxiliary. The central thing is developing power to think, not just to Johu Dewey. Church on Sunday evening, July 20. All are cordially invited to attend.

June Wedding Announced Announcement has been made- of the marriage of J. Davis Barnard, of Indiana, and Miss Esther E. Agnew, ot Grove City, which took place the home of tae bride's uncle Sugar Grove, on June 20. To have no future is far worse than to have hud a past. You never know what a three-year old youngster la going to do next, thank goodness.

Indiana County Had 5OO and and 44 Divorces as Compared With 431 and 47 Divorces in 1O28 Washington, D.C.. July 18, 1930. Department of Commerce announces that, according to the returns received, there were 70,507 marriages performed in Pennsylvania during the year 1929, as compared with 67,640 in 1928, representing an increase of 2,867 or 4.2 per cont. In 1916, there were 72,053 marriages performed. During the year 1929 there were 7,868 divorces granted in the state, as compared with 7,957 in 1928, representing a decrease of 89 or 1.1 per cent.

In 1916, there were 4,980 divorces granted. There were 52 marriages annulled in 1929, as compared with 57 in 1928. The eatimated population of the state of Pennsylvania on July 1, 1929, was 9,860,000, and on July 1, 1928, 9,854,000. On the basis of these estimates, 'the number of marriages per 1,000 of the population was 7.2 in 1929, ass against 6.9 in 1928; and the number of divorces per 1,000 of the population was .8 In 1929, as against .81 in 1928. The number of marriages was furnished by the State Department of Health arid the number of divorces by the Prothonotary ot each county.

The figures for 1929 are preliminary and subject to correction. Indiana county had 509 marriages and 44 divorces in 1929, as compared with -131 marriages and 47 divorces in M. Swormstedt Died Suddenly In Pittsburgh W. M. Swormstedt, a former resident of Punxsutawiiey, died, suddenly in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

He t'oriiK-rly represented the Pittsburgh Dry Goods Co. in this territory and was well known to many Indiana sideuta..