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ROBINSON Lewis and her mother, -Mrs. Samuel Fisher, spent the week with relatives in Apollo. Lichtenfels, of New Florence, was a visitor in town on "Thursday iSamuel Ltchtentels is visiting relatives in Rochester and other points an the western part of the state. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Irvin and (daughter, Margaret, of Ravenna, recent visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rhinehart.

Mra. Frank Shomo and children, Curtis, Isabel, Alma and Kathleen, Friday with her brother, Dewi.lt Cnnnningham, oC Pitcairn. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Landsberger 3iave mnved to Ridgeview, Bolivar.

James Ressler and son, Marry, of "Vintondale, were recent visitors at Jbome of Emmanuel Ressler. Tlie work of repairing the County bridge commenced last week. The Parras Construction Company of aPittsburgh having the contract, while -A. J. Bruce has charge of the work.

"The bridge is partly closed for traf- Ac each day. Mrs. Rachel Mitchell, of Colver, sspent Thursday with relatives here. Mrs. Elizabeth Alcorn is seriously ill at her home here with paralysis.

-Slight hopes are entertained for her recovery on account of her advanced Mrs. John Ferry and daughter, 'Freda, of were guests her sisters, Mrs. Merl and Vincent Mack here last week. WiJliam Shetler has improved appearance of his home very rmucJi by having the house painted. Mrs.

M. C. Rhinehart spent Wednesday with her daughter in Latrobe. was also a Ligonier visitor while -away. Rev.

and Mrs. O. K. Rodkey, of Dayton, were visitors in town on JPriday. Mrs.

Rebecca McGraw is improving iher home by laying a cement Mrs. Floyd Saxton was a visitor an Johnstown on Wednesday. -Mr. and Mrs. Carmody and family guests at the home of the latter's mother, Wilson Altimus -Quite an interesting Sunday convention was held in the United Evangelical church on Among the out-of-town speakers were A.

M. Graftus, of Wehrum, and S. W. Guthrie and Walter H. Jackson, of Indiana.

Blair McGraw, of town, and Miss Robertson, of Bolivar, were married in Indiana on Wednesday. Miss Robertson was employed as a stenographer by the Smokeless Coal Co. The popular young couple were given an old fashioned serenade. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs.

D. J. Shields, of Niagara Falls, visite.d Mr. and Mrs. Francis Falrman while sojourning in Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Fairman arc sisters. Frank Rankin is on the sick list. Mr.

and Mrs. Bryan Orr and Hazel and Lillian Orr were Indiana shoppers on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Marlin and son, John, were callers at Wilber Marshall home on Wednesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McEntire and son, Paul, were guests of Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Blystone recently. Airs.

Jennie Allshouse, of near Plumville, called on her brother, John A. McLean, over Sunday. Albert McCausland and two sons, of Apollo, spent the latter part of the week with Isaac Prick. Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Sam, of Somerset, spent a few days at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Philip Blystone. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Adamson and Mr.

and Mrs. Luther Peterman and child returned from West Virginia on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fisher, of Dayton, and Mildred Fisher, of Greensburg, spent the week end with M.

J. Fisher and Josiah Boyer. Marion, Resella and Emerson Frick called on Mrs. Claton Lukehart on Saturday. Mrs.

Margarte Crooks and two sons; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Crooks and son, James, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.

E. Blystone on Sunday. Mrs. Clayton Luckhart and two children are spending this week at Dayton with her brothers, Myrl and Glen Fisher. Miss Elizabeth Painter, of South Bend her brother, George Brown, and attended the children's services at Five Points on Sunday evening.

Christ Dunmire and son, David, and Helen Hadden were at Niagara Falls last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Allshouse and family are guests of Mrs. Allshouse's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Bryce Peterman. Progress sale bills bring results. Home Milled Wheat, Bran and Middlings We have a large stock of put up loose in 50 11). Middlings, 100 11).

sack.s; Eliis 2() Dairy Feed made Home Grain, consisting of Bran Middlings, Corn Gluten, Cora Chop, ground Oats, Linseed Oil iMeal and Cotton Seed -Meal, all thoroughly mixed by machinery, price $2.50 per 300 Ibs. PIG MEAL, Protein of Rye Chop, Corn Chop, Corn Gluten, White Middlings, Linseed Oil Meal and Tankage, Price, $2.75 pet- 100 Ibs. POULTRY of Scratch drains, Ellis' Meat Laying Masli, Growing By-Cod-Lo Chick Little Chick Mixed Grains, Intermediate Scratch Grains, Bone Meal, Beef Scrap, etc. Tidal Wave and Victor Holler Flour, Whole Wheat All kinds of Chop Feed, Corn and Oats. GRIFFITH ELLIS Ellis Elevator Indiana, Pa.

RECENT DEATHS Mrs. Paul Ocflslcr. Funeral services were held on Monday by her fmstor, Rev. O. B.

Emerson, for Mrs. Paul Gessler, aged 45 years, who died at her home on Clymer avenue on Friday, following a lingering illness. The deceased whose maiden name was Nora Peoples, was a (laughter of Theodore Peoples, and was born and reared in the vicinity of Ligonier. Following her marriage to Mr. Gessler the couple established a home In Indiana 26 years ago.

She was a member of the M. E. church and was a woman of many fine qualities. Her husband with these children, Charles, Ross, Francis and Arthur. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs.

Sylvia Peoples, of Torrance, a sister, Mrs. Joseph Allison, of Derry, and a brother, Orval, of near Ligonter. Interment was made in the Oakland cemetery. Morpui Duncan. Funeral services were held on Saturday in the Presbyterian church of Homer City for Morgan M.

Duncan, who died on Thursday at the home ofr-his son, Samuel Duncan, of Homer City, from paralysis, following a brief illness. While visiting in Armstrong township on the previous Saturday he suffered from an attack and was brought to the home of his son. The deceased was one of the substantial residents of Homer City, where he had resided for many years and followed his trade as plasterer. Besides his son he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Irvin Cunn-1 ingham, of town, and Mrs.

Robert, Cunningham, of Heshbon. He also leaves two brothers, John Duncan, i of Bufflngton township, and Daniel Duncan, of Center township. Interment was made in the Greenwood; cemetery, of town. William R. Gaster Following a lingering illness from a complication of diseases William R.

Gaster, aged 72 years, died at his, home on North Fifth street, on Mon- I day. Before locating in Indiana in 1920 he resided in Wehrum and Vin-' tondale. During his active years he was engaged for sometime in the lumber business at various points, i He held membership in the M. church and gifted with a pleasing voice was a member of the. church choir for a time.

He is survived by his widow and these children: Misses Mary and Nina Gaster and Thomas Gaster, of town; Mrs. Edward Emanuel, of Revloc, and Mrs. F. J. Shoemaker, of Ebensburg.

The funeral services will be conducted at his home this afternoon by his pastor, Rev. O. B. Emerson, and interment will follow in the Greenwood cemetery. German Village Ruled by Old Superstition Although Germany is one of the most civilized countries In central Europe, it has communities where the superstitions and customs of the Middle ages are still prevalent A village near Rheisback-on-the-Rhine is one ef them.

A girl there recently was discovered to have yielded to the blandishments of her lover. An unwritten law of the village dating from the Twelfth century, demanded that the girl nnd her lover be driven nway from the place. To effect their departure, according to the custom, a "beast hunt" was culled. For three nights every member of the corowjnity from school teacher to youngest child assembled outside of the house of the girl. They banged pots piins, cracked horsewhips, shrieked a huge fiddle find the traditional lines beard at a "beast hunt," which are: "What sort of beast Is this? "Out with the beast.

"Out with the bear. "Out, out of the village." The firemen of the village Hooded the house with water. Police from outside made strenuous efforts to disperse the crowd and were roughly handled. Thirty-two were summoned to appear at court. Meanwhile the girl and man fted quietly from the village.

At the trial the counsel for the defendants brought in a document which stated that every respectable villager was bound by honor to participate in the beast hunt. The judge showed respect for the old custom and imposed only nominal fines upon the offenders. Think of glorious vacation days jyou going camping, motoring or to the Kadi type of holiday requires its own special shoes and we will gladly tell you tl.e kind of loohvear most for the vacation you have in-ranged. Sports slides. sturdy hiking and nding hoots, afternoon and evening slippers, may all chosen here.

FOR four-hole tie while call' leather calf with moll led. () uai-tei- Hose blush calf with crepe sole FOR White, kid, one eyelet lie, also in 1 strap Hose Plush Kid Rose lilush Colonial Pump Patent Pump with Cuban heel, also heel FOR White Kid Pump JJlaek Satin, headed Pump $6.85 $6.50 $7.50 $8.50 $6.50 $6.00 $6.85 $8.50 Daniel A. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday by Rev. Oscar Woods in the South Bend Lutheran church for Daniel Allen Long, aged 54 years, who died on Wednesday at his home at Elderton from pneumonia. The deceased was a son of Josiah Long and had resided all his life in the vicinity of Elderton where he was employed recently as a driller for i the Peoples Gas Company.

He is survived by his wife and these chil- dren, Charles, of Girty, and Anna, Elmer and John Long, of Elderton. Robert H. Dim- Robert S. Darr, aged 74 years, a native of Green township, died at the County Home on Saturday. He is survived by his widow, who resides in South Dend, hid.

The funeral services were conducted this morning in the Stream's chapel, Mrs. Blair Ktoiicback Mrs. Blair Stoneback, of Seward, died in the Mercy hospital, Johnstown, on Friday. The deceased, who was aged years, is survived by her husband. The funeral services were conducted on Monday at the jStonebacli home, followed by inter- ment.

in the Mt. Tabor cemetery. I Limlalo Pccldicord. 1 Lindale Peddicord, aged 18 years, son of Hugh Peddicord, of Hillsdale, died in the Clearlield hospital on Saturday, following an illness of two months. i I'Ycdcrick Uisli Frederick Uish, aged 7G years, a native of (his county, died at his home in Johnstown on Saturday.

Among the surviving brothers is Jacob Uish, of this county. J'Mwurd Edward Flexk, aged 55 years, died suddenly at his home in Cokeville on Sunday. His widow and eight children Biirvlve. Exploring Ephesut The Austrian scientific expedition which ts thought to have discovered the grotto of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus made this remarkable find just as they had packed up to leave the work which they have been pursuing for several years so that the members were unable to make the extended and detailed Investigation that they would have liked to do. The entry to the catacombs was found under the portico of the ruins of an ancient church while exploring graves in Hie vicinity.

The graves had been robbed, no one knows how long ago, but the robbers left a large amount of material which Is of great value to the archeologists. There were urns decorated with pictures of the garden of Eden, Isaac's sacrifice and relics of the earliest period of Christianity. The expedition also reports the discovery of the ruins of the earliest Ephesus dating from the Tenth century before Christ or the time of King Saul. BRUSHVALLEY Paul St. Clair and wife, were callers in the Valley last Sunday.

Uussell and Anna Herlinger were county seat visitors Thursday evn- ing. Chalmers Dyarmin and family were Cherry Tree callers on Friday. Mike "fcelko and wife were in Johnstown on Friday. Harry McCrea, of Indiana, was a caller in the Valley a day last week. Edward Dyarmin is visiting his son, Chalmer and family for a few days.

Under the supervision of Miss Ida Cunningham, our Bible school closed its fifth year with a demonstration. Miss Cunningham had as her teachers Kev, Sprinkle, Hev. and Mrs. DeHolt, Mrs. Collins Cramer, Mrs.

William MeCJosy, Naomi Douglass, Mary Truhy, Nellie Emplield, Mary Coup, Lulu Shaffer and Grace Hiichanan. The enrollment was 110 Diplomas were given to 77 persons. HOME OF GOOD SHOES- Kleciric Oiuh- Charles Shank, of Hossiier, con- vicied of lirst degree murder in the Westmoreland county court, for slaying Carlo Medaglia, also of Hossiier, was sentenced this week to life imprisonment at the suggestion of the jury. The Modern Way The lirst baby had arrived, a tiny, helpless mite, not very strong. Daily the public health nurse went to the small home to care for the little fellow and his enemlc young mother.

The baby's grandmother watched all these ministrations with the keenest Interest. She was "bent," she said, on "cloin 1 everything just right when you aren't here." Grandmother was watching, then, ono day, while the nurse dressed the baby and milled on the little clothes over his feet instead of his head, which would have worried him. Triumphantly the old woman cackled: "I know why you do that, now! When you pull his clothes up it keeps liis temper dtrwn!" SAlTSBtmO Mrs. John Aimes and daughter, Alice, spent several days visiting in New York state. Joseph Seran was a Pittsburgh visitor Thursday.

Mrs. H. A. Jackson and daughters, Margaret and Mary, returned Thursday from a trip to New Castle. B.

F. Sheriff, of Blairsvllle, made a business trip to town Friday. Mrs. Pauline Fritz returned home after a few days' visit with Derry friends. Mrs.

C. H. Cook was a week end visitor at Irwin. Barclay Uncapher, of Latrobe, was In town Saturday. All of our Sunday schools will be represented at the Sabbath School convention at the Tunnelton Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon and evening.

William Hart wil have charge of the Devotional services. One of the pleasing features of the program will be music furnished by Saltsburg Glee Club. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Waddle at- iended the funeral of a relative at Salina Saturday.

Mrs. Robert McKelvey entertained at bridge Friday evening with; Miss Martha Wieneke as guest of lonor. i Mrs. Russell Anderson had her 1 from Uniontown as over-' Sunday guests. A Sacred cantata was presented in he M.

B. church Sunday evening vith the assistance of the music club he Men's Glee Club, and other local alent. A. J. Duncan, of Blairsville, was town Thursday.

Rev. J. M. Ryall, wife and son, will arrive from California this week' where they spent six weeks visiting and touring the state. Mr.

and Mrs. E. F. Helfrick, from left this week for California where they will spend a couple of i months. The house of Edward Alcorn is tearing completion.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the E. congregation served a cafeteria upper in the social rooms of the hurch Friday evening. STRGNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ondriezk' pent the week end with their daugh- e-r Mrs.

Audrey Stephens, of near Frank Boring and family, called Mrs. Tillie Boring recently Mrs Annie Strong was shopping Indiana Saturday. Alma Garrrett visited friends at HeUwood several days last week. Eugene Croyel and family, of -ieilwood motored through here Sat- trday. Mrs.

Frank Carney and S0 ames, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. John Best. Mrs. Bert Hill was a Colver cal- er during the week. Milton Paul and Joseph Vasbind- attended Court at Ebensburg last veek.

Alma Garrett left on Monday for ndiana where she will attend Nornal the coming term. Bert Hill and J. C. Garrett were ndiana callers Monday. Milton Hoffman was a caller at he Christopher Wike home Satur- lay.

Chidrne's Day services will be held the Lutheran church at Strongs- own, Sunday evening, June 26 Sverybody is cordially invited to at- end. Men's Engagement Rings Men nru going iji for wedding rings. And that's not the hnlf of it, either. The more advanced and modern youths firo advocating engagement rings for their own sex. And that's no bunkum.

)t is tip straight from the discussions of the Massachusetts retail jewelers, who were holding forth in convention recently. "His" engagement ring may bo diamond or another is no tradition to follow on this point as there is with the young woman's. In the majority of cases, it probably lie a less expensive stone, tin's is bud news for the is purchased and bestowed by the "only Post. GEORGEVILLE Preaching services in the M. Sunday at 9:30.

Revival services beginning Tuesday evening, the 28th. W. T. Frederick spent several days his brother, H. Frederick, in Indiana.

Helen Ives is spending the summer with her brother, Merle Ives, near town. Albert Whitaker, T. S. Whitaker and George Simmons motored to Niles Sunday and were accompanied home by Jeanne Sutter and William Sutter, who will spend several weeks with friends here. Cody Hartman, of near Benezetlo, called on Willis Frederick on Friday.

Margery Hazlebte celebrated her fifth birthday by entertaining many little freinds at her place on Wednesday. Violet Ken- has been spending a few days with T. C. Kerr at this place. Radio's New Triumph American broadcast stations were heard loudly and clearly in Ireland on a crystal set, according to Doctor Killson of the Armagh observatory in I'lster, says Popular Mechanics Magazine.

Doctor Ellison was (lying a six-foot kite at a height of feet, making experiments with atmospheric electricity, when the steel piano wire used as a kilo cord began emitting strong sparks as result of becoming charged from the clouds. The- wire was attached to an iron post to ground it, and a small crystal set connected lo (he improvised aerial. Several North American stations, according to the British Electrical Review, were tuni'd in. NICHOLTOWN Dan Henry is spending a few days with his sister at Homer City. Esther Leasure and sister, Mrs.

Ronald Bence, spent the week end at their home here. Mrs. J. N. Montgomery, of near Cookport, and Mrs.

L. M. Stewart and son, Leonard, called on Mrs Walter Beer Friday. Mrs. Delia Burkett and grandchildren, Adelade and Edward Wolf, who spent the winter at Clymer, moved to their former home near here recently.

Walter Beer made a business trip to Baltimore, Friday. Jno. Leasure, who has been con- linod to his bed a fall, is very little improved. SIXTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE TROUTMAITS 150-w INDIANA, PENNA. Dell 42 New Flannel Sport Dresses $12.50 MISSES 1 SIZES 14 to 20 Botany flannel Sport Frocks in white and pastel tailored with square neck, belts and pleated skirt.

AMNEL tailored, full length and $16.75. FLANNEL SPORTS a necessary apparel item to be included in the well arranged, stylish summer wardrobe and $9.95 and $16.75. Floor At a Remarksib'y Low Price The-e sports types are in tune with the outdoor season. are dcce-fitiing little models with dashing lines ofteii adorned with era- ornaments. Many have smali brims that shade the eyes from the sunlight.

A variety of plain cr dented crowns give variety to the choosing. This is a selection of bright new sports colors, and, of course, black and white. "Sterner Turn Sole Slices 'For Ghildbei to Pr. Children's light airy turn sole shoes to accompany dainty summer frocks Shown in an extensive and particularly attractive array in white, champagne, patent and combinations. Window Screens Thsso window screens arc made of galvanized wire that will not finished with natural wood frame.

12x33 inches 40c 15x33 inches SOc 18x33 inches 55c 24x33 inches 68c 18x48 inch Black Wire Screens 85c Basement Store Progress sale bills bring results. Movies Reveal Germs Motion pictures, revealing the habits of ilisea.se serins, were exhibited at a meeting of tin. American College of Physicians. Microscopic photography iiml a cold-light process were uli- in the pictures. This light was obtaiiieii by interposing a cell of Howing water between (lie lamp ami the slide on which the germ culture was placed.

With this arrangement, motion pictures of living animal (issue, showing how the cells of the In Miy grow and ill vide, have been -Mechanics -Magazine. MT. TABOR Mr. and Mrs. Merl Campbell and family caled on -Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Lichtenfels on Saturday night. Mr.

and Mrs. Collins Mack and daughter, Ruth, were guests of. Mrs. Ernest Lichtenfels recently. Chidlren's services will be held at Ml.

Tabor on June 26. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lichtenfels are getting a new house. They are the proud parents of a daughter who has been named Sarah Pearl.

Frank Campbell is improving slightly. Mr. and Mrs. J. p.

Lichtenels attended the wedding dinner given by Mr. an Mrs. Leslie Penrose in honor of Albert and Olive Penrose. HAMIL L. M.

Gilpatrick has moved into his new home and will soon be ready to run his road house. Edgar Work of Rochester Mills was calling on Mr. and Mrs. Samuel'(M-ot- tarn on Thursday evening. Lawrence Bartholomew and wife were Indiana callers- recently.

A number from this place attended the funeral of Andy Moot at Marchand on Monday, Mr. and Mrs. C'. P. Smith spent Saturday evening at the home of Walter Smith, at Locust.

Reese Peffer and mother spent Friday evening -with Mr. and Mrs. Peffer, of near Marchand. Jess Beer and son, of Spangler, called on Mrs. Jane Peffer on Sunday.

Howard Park and family, of Indiana, spent Sunday with their parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moot.

te guest of I Miss Mary O'Neil is visiting with i friends at Clymer. The Civic Club held its annual luncheon Tuesday last, and closed its meetings of the year with this meet- returned I home Friday evening from Harrisburg where she was attending Grand Chapter of the O. Mrs. Alfred Bell, daughter Virginia and Ruth, spent a few days recently at the home of Annie Bell The Presbyterian church observed Children Day Sunday morning The Young People of the Presbyterian church gave a pageant "Take Torch Truth gunday 8 Subscribe for The Progress now BLACKLICK Rev. S.

A. Dunning is in New Jersey attending a Princeton College Class Reunion. Mrs. J. R.

Geary is in Cleveland, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Bernard Brown. Mrs. Summer Graff entertained the Ladies' Fancy Work Club at her home Thursday afternon. Miss Pansy Baughman returned from a visit to Homer City.

Mrs. Jas. Gallauer spent Saturday in Johnstown. Miss Frances Gerhard spent Sunday with her cousin, Margie Nell Shrom. Mr.

and Mrs. Stltt, of Blairsville, town The Music Club gave an open meeting in the' Presbyterian church Tuesday evening, and closed its 'meetings for the year with this number. The Panama Canal was impossible until mosquitoes were killed. Enough mosquitoes to infest a whole neighborhood can breed in an ordinary tin can. Mosquitoes spread disease They must be killed.

Health authorities advocate Fly-Tox. Fly-Tox is the scientific insecticide developed at Mellon Institute of Industrial Research by Rex Fellowship. Insist on Fly-Tox. It is safe, stainless, fragrant, sure. Simple instructions on each bottle (blue label) for killing ALL household insects.

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