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INDIANA PROGRESS. THE PAPER WHICH CO TUBS AKD COUNTY THOROTTGrHLY. VOLUME 95. IKDIAKA, MAY 27, 1908 NUMBER COUNTY TO PAY TRIBUTE NATION'S DEADTdttE HONOREl) IN SECTION. Indiana Post Held Impressive Service Oa Sunday PI ve Members Answered to Lust Boll Call Daring Memorial Day to Be erally Observed As Holiday at County P.

6. 8. of A. Will Hold Memorial Service. In- nearly every section of the county a tribute wllfrbe paid to the memory of the Nation's dead on next Saturday.

The detailed programs of the G. A. R. posts and other orgauiza- tions planned for the observance of Memorial day have already been published in the Progress, if weather man is good the solemn event will be celebrated more generally than for years past, In memory of the departed heroes business will be practicaly suspended at Indiana as all th estores and business places observe the; -holiday by remaining closed during the entire day. Exercises which will be both irh- I'replvo and interesting will mark tnei occasion at the county seat.

Members 'of Post, No. will to the Pose room at 8 o'clock in" the morning, and details will be 'sent, to the different cemeteries to decorate the graves. At o'clock the members of the Post will again, assemble at tbje Post room and there mlarch to the-Court House where the Memorial Day exercises conducted. Tha memorial address will be delivered by Judge Grier of- Butler, who will be followed by others' who will make' brief talks appropriate to the occasion. A choir of good voices, miade up" of local talent, will render a -number of vocal selections and a chorus of school children under the direction Relief Corps', will; Sing patriotic in honor of the Civil war yeter.

-ans. On 'last Sunday moaning at 11:00 o'clock the members of Indiana Post attended services in the Christ Episcopal church whfere the rector, Dr. Gilbert, delivered an impressive Sermon apprbprikte to the occasion. church was handsomely decorated with flags and On Sunday evening the auditor iuni of the Court House was filled to the doors during the services conducted; '-by Post in honor of the memory "of the members who died during the past year. The room was decorated "with flags, bunting and flowers, aud a'feat- ire of the service were vocal selections appropriate- to the event by a choir of good voices and a solo, "Th'e SoldieVs Dream," by Ralph Hastings.

Five -of the Post were mus tered out by death during the last year, and fitting tributes were paid to tboir memory in the order named: Henry Smail. deceased, by -Rev, J. M. Imbrle; Ainos Rowe, deceased, by J. Banks; "Alexander Hopkins, i ceased; by T.

P. Stephens; William Kl.ingen smith, deceased, by John H. Hill and William Young, deceased, by Hon; Harry White. At- the close; of the ritual service under the direction of S. M.

McHenry, the of the Post, -Rev. J. W. Carey, pastor. the M.

B. church, delivered an- able address. The old soldiers and the patriotic citizens of Jacksonville and vicinity will remember the Nation's dead on Saturday forenoon with interesting services. At 9 o'clock detaiUrwill decorate the graves in the three cemeteries of the town and at 10 o'clock public services will; be held in the Jacksonville Presbyterian church and the principal address will be made jfoy Attorney John Scott, and Prof. A.

M. Wonder, town. The old soldiers and patriotic citi- of Clarksburg, will pay tribute to soldier i dead on Memorial day. Aftenthe graves- of 'the --soldiers 1 bwn decorated services will --'be held in the afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Presbyterian church where -a program music and addresses -will be rendered. Memorial services will be conduct-led in the Presbyterian church at Co' vode on Saturday afternoon and the Heading' address will be made by Prof, Russell.

Washington No, (UfJ, Patriotic Order Sons of America, will hold Services In honor of the Nation's dead on Memorial day. The inesmbers the order will meet at Tyger's hall at 9 o'clock and will march from (there to the Fry cemetery where the graves of the deaa soldiers will be decorated. Memorial services will be iheid, in the afternoon at 3 o'clock in Ijhe Union cnurqh where a sermon will be -delivered and a program ren- in keeping with tne occasion. Tne Camp extends ft cordial invitation to the old soldiers and patriotic citi- to attend a.nd participate in the exercises, Clymer Camp, No, 736, ,0. S.

of A. will conduftt Memorial services in -the Betbel church In Rayno snip on the afternoon of Memorial beginning at 8:30 o'clock, Attar. ruey Watson and Rev. s. of town, have been engaged to make addresses suitable to the oc James 'Ament, principal of the Normal school, wade an address to the graduates, at the commencement exercises of the public schools of Conemaugb on Friday His subject was "Building Character in Te Summer In justice and Mrs- Jo ha P- cpmpanM by their wo, Btwlnr.

rtved from Philadelphia on Monday 'expect to remain at dais," tbjeir tyme durtas-the sum ESTATES DIVIDED, Bequests Made Iu Wills Filed Dttrlua The JLaat Week. In the Will of the late William Work, of 'East Mahoning, dated Jan. 18, 1008, that was filed May 9, provision is made whereby he leaves $800 at interest to the Mahoning P. church, to be used for the cause of missions. The residue of the estate is left to his wife, At her death, the estate is to be divided among his niece, Edith M.

Lockard, and his grandchildren, Pearl Brown, William, George and Witse Earl Lewis, of this place, was appointed The will of Robert Mcfreatoro, late of Center township, was filed for probate May 10, 1908. He leaves all hia estate unreservedly to Miss Mary Kunkle. Osken Kunkle is appointed executor of the estate. By the will of the Iste Robert 3. Repine, of Blairsville, his wife is named as the sole beneficiary.

The will was dated December 27, 1004. The will of Alexander McComb, late of Young township, was filed May 14. All his estate is left to his wife, Elizabeth. At heir death, the estate is to be divided among his sons, John, William and Robert McComb. DEMONSTRATION TO BE GIVEN.

PERSONAL BREVITIES! RUOENT DEATHS, Instructions For Fruit Growers at Daugherty's Orchard, June 6. Another demonstration for the suppression of the Codling moth will be given by George W. Sloop, of the division of at Frank Oaugb- erty's orchard on Saturday afternoon, June.6, at 2 o'clock. This demonstra- tion'will be given to show the necessity of a second spraying for the Codling moth, as well as the chewing and sucking insects and fungus diseases. The mixtures used in.

spray- Ing to keep-the-pests in check will also be fully discussed. Mr. Daugherty's orchard is one of a number in the state at which the De- pai-tment of Agriculture, through Prof. Surface, is demonstrating the of insects and pests and. fungus diseases and the modern methods in orchard POSTMASTER UNDER ARREST.

Mysterious pisappearance of Carman's Mills Official Now Explained. B. Lowman, formerly post master at Qarman's Mills, who mysteriously disappeared from his home two. weeks agb 1 was arrested at Harrisburg on Friday by a Postmaster Inspector. An examination of the accounts at the show that got away with $1,500.

This amount must be paid by his bondsman: Lowman's arrest, according to reports, revealed the fact that he deserted his wife and five children for .2. woman in Harrisburg, and that he had been lavishing money on her for sometime at the expense of Uncle Sam. He was born and raised, in Green township, this county. Marriage Licenses. 189 John Badlcaric Graceton Mary Konica Graceton 190 Anthony O.

GuUte Clarksburg Jennie E. Anderson Lebanon 191,. Mike Iselln 192 AndySzeman Olymer Marl Dula Olyine'r 193 Pefor F. Keith Saxman Harriet Gleason 194 George J. McOIellen.

Dora Blalrsville 195 Wladzlaw Tzola Iselln Wlktonzor 198 JohnB. WlUon Mabel Spencer 197 Albert Bush MaryG.Elliott.. Sagamoro 198 Gabriel L. Watteraoa Dottle M. On.

Struck By a Ball. Miss Lou" Braillier, of town, sustained a painful bruise on the left' arm by being struck by a was walking on Sixth street when the ball which was thrown by some boys who were catching front of the bowling alleys struck the young The injury was serious enough to require the services of a physician but fortunately the member was not fractured. Church News. Communion services' will be held by Rev. O.

G. Brockett ia the United Presbyterian church at Jacksonville on next Sabbath forenoon at 11:00 o'clock. Services will also be held that.evening. Preparatory "services will be held on next Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Lost An Eye.

Edward Bowser, a former resident of Robinson, this county, now located at Pltcairn, met with misfortune a few days ago, Whila employed in the carshops there a flying piece of steel struck him in the eye, destroying the sight, A Holiday for All, In honor of the soldiers dead all business places will be closed on Memorial day, next Saturday, In order to accommodate the public the stores of town will be open until 10 o'clock and the barber shops until o'clock Friday night, Many Attended Lectures. The temperance 'lectures delivered Jn Wbrary najr on Sunday, afternoon and In the Lutheran church Monday fcventng by Mrs, Norlne Law tracted largS audiences. Won The Pine Flats base ball team won two games on Saturday. They defeated the Barnesboro nine by a score of 3 to 0, The second game wag played wltn tne Beilwood team wblob also failed to score, Honor for Wi Hon. 8, jack, has been notified by State Chairman of bis eleor tion as.

alternate delegate to the al Republican convention to meet in Jane 18, Enlarging Hit Campbell, of South street, is building a SWoot barn- John Ortz, of Vandergrlft, was an Indiana caller this week. 'Mrsf. V. Howard, of Plumville, was one of the PROOfttssa callers Tuesday. Kearney Neal, of near Trade City, was a county seat caller on Saturday.

Miss Virginia of town, is visiting friends at Mahaffey this week. Charles Tucker and wife, of Plum- ViHe, were visitors In town on Thursday. O. T. Learn and son, of Green township, were callers in town on Satur-' day.

Charles and wife, of Hell- Wood, were callers in town on Saturday. Miss Anna Brude, of Bast Oak street, spent Sunday with relatives at Miss Annie Smith, of town, was the guest of Johnstown friends part oC last week. Dr. Edward Laughlin, of Pittsburg, visited his home.here during the last week. Miss Edith Smith, of South Sixth' street, is visiting friends in Johnstown this week.

David Small, of was the guest of his nephew, J. J. Small, of South Fifth street, last week. Hon and Mrs. S.

M. Jack, of town, ere the guests of H. L. McCullough, of Cookport, on. Sunday.

Mrs. Frank Wood, of South Sevqpth street, visited friends in Pittsburg the later part of last week. J. Hill, of. Pittsburg, is visiting his parents, Attorney and Mrs.

John H. Hill, of Wayne avenife. Miss Rittenhouse, of Piney Fork, is the- guest "Miss Kathryn Moorhead, of South.Fifth street. Clark Weamer, of Plumville, accompanied by his daughter, Candance, was a caller In town on Friday. Mrs.

-Maud. Walker, of iting her parents, John D. Rowland and wife, of Marlon Center. C. Colkitt, of Nick town, Cambria county, is the guest of his brother, W.

L. Colkitt, of South Fifth street; Dr. and. Mrs. William Scott, of Blacklick, were the guests of Dr.

Scott's mother here on Sunday. Mrs." George B. Fulton, of Wilkinsburg, is visiting her parents, Griffith Ellis and wife, of Church street. Mrs. Mary C.

Bricker, of West Ma- William H. Howard, Addison, N. is the guest or Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons.

Joseph J. Thompson, of Pittsburg, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Bell Thompson, of South Fifth street, over Sunday. Maurice Trainer, who graduated from the School of Pharmacy, Philadelphia, last week, returned home yesterday. I Miss Lizzie Wiggins, of McKees- p.ort, was the guest Miss Harriet Walker, of West Church street, on I Thursday.

Miss Mame of Wilkinsburg, was the guest of H. M. Lowry and wife, of South Sixth street, over Sunday. Samuel Palmer, of town, was the guest of 'his son, Chief-of-Police Clayton Palmer, of Punxsutawney, last week. J.

H. Coon, of town, left this week for Charleston, where he is employed on a -large contract of concrete work. Mrs. J. O.

Carnahan, of East Philadelphia street, was the guest of her parents at Parkwood during the latter part week. Mrs. Carrie Trainor, of Oakland avenue, returned home Friday, after spending a week with Strattonville and Reynoldsville relatives. S. M.

McHenry, of town, is in New Castle todlay attending the -summer meeting of the State Board of Agriculture and Institute Roundup. Mrs. George T. Buchanan, of South Eleventh street, visited her brother, Dr. F.

Davidson, of Johnstown, during the latter part of last week, Mrs. Dick tietrick, of Church street, accompanied by, her two daughters 1 was the guest of 'her sister, Mrs, Olive Woodward, of Kellysburg, over SUn- rtay. Mrs. Maria Dodds, of Pittsburg, accompanied by her daughter, Edith, was the guest of her son, James Dodds, of town, on Friday and Saturday. Miss Anna Simpson, daughter of and Mrs.

G. E. Simpson, of Church street' left last week for a months' visit with her grandparents, Ex-Sheriff and Mrs, Neal, of Trade City. Arthur Lowry returned borne this wee.k from Ann Harbor, where he baa completed arrangements for entering the Dental department of toe University next fall. Charles Roblnsteen and wife, of town, are in Philadelphia attending the graduating exercises of the verslty, Their son, Oari, Is a member of the graduating class, Wilson Thompson and Mar garet Kessler, of town, were at Me- Kees Rocks'during the latter part of last week at the bedside of Mrs, Law- rep ce Kessler, who Is seriously 111.

Mrs, Thomas Giimore, of Johnstown accompanied by ber.aon, Rendftll, was the guest of her uncle and aunt, Jo- slab Lydlck and wife, of South Seventh street, from Saturday until yesterday, James I. Henderson, of' South street, visited bis former borne in West Wheatfleld township, over Sunday. wife and little son accom- uaatad him and will remain there with relatives for several days. J. T.

Jainlson, of Washington township, was Progress caller Monday- Mr. Jamison will sell bis personal property at Public pale on. June 5 and exBects.to locate in, North, Carolina, eg accent pt HI health, I'I -J; NEWS OF COUNTY TOWNS Mra. Nancy Smitten. Mrse, Nancy M.

McComb Smitten, widow of the late John Y. Smitben, of Marchand, died at the.home her son, Samuel H. Smitten, of East End, Pittsburg-, on Saturday, aged 80 years. The deceased was a daughter of late James and Jane McComb, and was born near povode. She was married in 1851 and for 50 years the couple resided at Marchand where for a number of years Mr.

Smitten Was engaged in the mercantile business. After the death of her husband in May, 1900, she moved to Pittsburg to make her home with her son. The following children survive-. Archie N. Samuel and Miss Florence Smitten, of Pittsburg; Jaines of Fallen, Richard D.

and-George of Washington, D. and Mrs. Frank W. BelUof Frostburg, Jefferson county. remains were brought here on Mondlay "and interment was made in the Oakland cemetery.

The funeral services were, conducted by Rev. Crawford, pastor of the Presbyterian church and a life-long friend of the deceased. WALBKCK. Lev! Wai beck, of West Wheatfield township, died Thursday morning, aged 84 yearat one month aud '2L days. The deceased was a well-known resident of that township, having resided there nearly all of his life.

He was a veteran of the Civil war and a member oK the M. E. church. His wife and the following children survive: Jacob, Albert, Joseph and John Walbeck, Mrs. Albert Cable, and Mrs.

Catherine Lichtenfels, of West Wheatfield township, aud Mrs. Wi M. Hair, of near New Florence. The funeral services were conducted ou Saturday by his pastor, Rev. 8.

Q. Noble, and interment followed in the Germany Lutheran cemetery, in West Wheatfield township. In addt- tion to the children named above there survives 38 grandchildren and 23 great- grandchildren. The deceased was a 'man of excellent character and during useful life an influence for good in the community. He was a life-long Republican.

Jacob J. Brentlinger. Jacob J. Brentlinger died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.

B. Mack in West Wheatfield township, Indiana county on Monday, May 18th, of paralysis, irfr. Brentlinger was born in the township where he died on May 10, and was therefore within eight days of his eighty-first year. He was one of the pioneer farmers in this section where he lived ''and. was well- known throughout the southern part of the county.

The 1 deceased is survived by two sons "and two daughters, Frank of Chicago; Jacob McClelland, of Blairsville; Mrs. Matt'Cur- now, of Blairsville, and Mrs. B. Mack, who lives on. the old homestead.

Funeral services were h'eld on Wednesday afternoon at the homfe by the deceased's pastor, Rev. Voughly, the Lutheran church. Interment followed in the Lutheran, cemetery in West WheatfieJd township. John John McLaughlin. a well-known resident of Brushvalley township, died on May 17 of heart trouble, aged 65 years and 4 He is survived by his wife and the following children: Clifford, of Seward, and Effle, Myrtle, Gillis and Ralph, at home, also these 'two sisters and onis brother, Mrs.

Hiram Clawson and Mrs. Anderson, Clawson, of Wisconsin, and Michael McLaughlin, of Parkers Landing, Pa. The funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev. Campbell, and interment followed in ttte Armagh cemetery. Robert Craven.

Robert Craven, a former resident of the county, died at the home of his daughter in Apollo Saturday, aged 68 years. The deceased was bom rear Creekside and resided in Center township. His wife died several years ago, but. two sons and daughters are living. He was a Veteran the Civil war.

The remains were brought here on Sunday 'and interment followed In tho Oakland cemetery. The A. R. had charge of the funeral services, Daniel W. Peer.

Daniel W. Peer, for thirty years a resident of New Florence, died at the home of his son, James Peer, of New Florence, on Wednesday. He resided until five months ago at New Florence where he had been employed for years by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. He is survived by several children, Interment was made In the cemetery at West Falrfleld, near. New Florence.

Rachel Peoples. Mrs. Rachel Peoples, widow of John at her home near Bolivar, on Wednesday, aged 94 years. She Is survived by two daughters, Mrs, H.M. Kline, of New Florence, and Miss residing at home.

An Infant, An Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bagley, of Cookport, died on day, aged two years. Interment was made at Cookport on Friday. New'Location.

Rev, B. Irwln, who was born and raised at Lewlsvllle, this county, was' recently installed as pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian church at Washington, Pa. Engineer Albert Wagle and master Armour Mullen, of town, two veteran employees of tne Penpsylyanla. railroad, were in Altoona on Thursday attending the annual convention of tne Pitteburji Division Veteran Employees Association. To BntW Fifty Fifty houses will be erected at mart new coal town, near Dixonvule, this tdajsar is one of the swned by the Weaver HOMER CITY.

Miss Mary Porter, of Wooster, has. been visiting at the home of H. H. Scott during the last week. Prof.

Shields, of Saltsburg, was a Homer caller on Thursday. Mr. S. C. Steel and wife, accompanied by Mr.

Shields' father and mother, of New Alexander, attended the Wedding reception of S. S. Calhoun, of Smicksburg, on last Thursday. It is thought that the coal vein will be reached in the shaft on the Rislnger farm In the next ten days. The shaft is now down to a depth of 154 feet.

Work has been started ou the house of Mr. Brooks Neale in North Homer 1 The house will be built of cement blocks and when completed will make one of the finest residences in our town. Mr.B. J. Miller left Monday for Norfolk, where he has some real estate interests.

Miss Judy, of St. Louis, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. R. Nix.

Bids are now being received for the erection of the new bank building on Main street. It will be a two story building of brick with a brown stone front. Mr. C. L.

Taylor spent several days with friends In Holidaysburg during the last week. Mr. and Ms. Samuel Slckenberger attended the communion exercises of the Philadelphia Pharmaceutical college last week. Mrs.

SickenbergoV's brother a member of the graduating class. C. S. Kunkle and his two Homer and -Ralph had a novel last Thursday. Mr.

Kunkle had purchased all the logs along.the creek from the old saw mill company and while the water was high from the recent rains, thought he would try tho rafting business. A raft of six logs' was made and the trio mounted It ard oushed out into mid stream. All went well until the raft struck a largo rock above the Main street bridge and tore it Mr. Kunkle and the 1 oldest boy were thrown Into' the water about four feet deep, but owing to-the very strong current they could not get ashore, and were compelled -to stay in the water almost an hour before a rope was thrown- out from the shore, tied around the younger boys body and he was safely drawn aahoro. Tbe others were quickly gotten out in the sau.e nuiurcr, although they were completely drencher they aye' none the worse of.their experience.

F. C. Betts, of Railroad street, is in Brie this week attending the Conclave of the Knights 'Tea-pit" 1 of Pennsylvania. Mrs. John P.

St. Clair and her daughter, Anna, were Pittsburg visitors last week. The street cars now run clear into our town, but the company has surely cut off their nose to spite their face when they raised the fair from 10 cents to 15 cents. There are scores of people who will take pleasure trips at 20 cents to Indiana and. return but the 30 cent, fare is out of the question.

If the street car company expects a continuance of the same liberal patronage I hey have receiving, they must not act.the "pork" so much, especially when they have so. much opposition at their door. A return leap year party was given the young ladies of our- town in Byers' hall last week by the young men who were recently entertained. Refreshments were served during the evening the festivities lasted till the wee.hours of the morning. John Fleming returned to Homer last Saturday a full fledged druggist, he just having finished a three years' course in a Philadelphia Medical college.

A. merry-go-round Ixas located on Maple street, and expects to remain here two or three weeks. Unlnon Memorial services were held in tha Lutheran, church Sunday morning." The R. and the local lodge of P. O.

S. of A. attended the services in a body. The sermon was preached by Rev. Richards, of the church, who delivered a most excellent sermon.

W. Roof-and wife, of Indiana, were Sunday visitors in Homer City. Cummins sold a very handsome bay to Blairsville parties last week. The price received was- $326. The Wealeyan Methodists of this place held an open air nong service last Sunday evening at the corner of Main and Maple streets.

Mrs. H. R. Crumbling will open an ice cream parlor on Saturday and will serve Rising's cream AMBROSE. Mrs, Robert Morrow 'and daughter, Gertrude, are visiting relatives In Brookvllle, Mr, and Bphriam Steffy spent part of last week with- their two sona, Lewis and Norman, of Mrs.

William Cooper and family, of Arcadia, are the guests of Mrs. Coop- er'S'parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bhe, Rev. McGara visited Mr.

and Mrs, Sloan Morrow over Saturday night. Rfev. McGara preached at the church at Plumvtlle on Sabbath Ing and at the Smyrna church In afternoon. i Mrs. William Hammond and child' Bolivar, are visiting her parents, Mr, and Mrs.

E. F. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs.

SUas McMIUen, of Bast Mahonlng, were the guests of Mr. McMlUen's. brother, William Me- MUlen, one day last MARCHAND. The Richmond baseball team was defeated here by the home team last week, the score being to 3. Wfrs.

0. F. oWrk and children, of purixsutawney, are visiting In town, Mrs. C- F. Work and children, of qompton, visited relatives In Altoona part of last week.

Wesley Peffer, of Barnesboro, ed friends hew on Sunday. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Deeds Recorded In Indiana Since Last Published Report. Maggie J. Gain, interest in 100 acres iu Green to Zonle Henry; $1,200.

Joseph W. Fisher, 2-7 of acres in Washington to Morrison M. Fisher; $742.86. Hiram Fisher, 1-7 of 95 acres in Washington, to Morrison M. Fisher; $371.43.

W. B. Fulcomes, 1 acre in West Wheatfield township to Wm. G. Fulcomer, $1,500.

H. H. lot in Homer City to Walter E. Wray; $200. H.

W. McCormfclc, lot In Bruahval- ley to E. P. Goss, $1,000. B.

H. Briggs, lot in Canoe to Frank Venora; $400. ft Taylor, lot in Indiana to J. Taylor; $2000. A.

S. Cunningham, lot in White to Alice M. Bowers; $100. D. C.AMack, Interest in 72 acres fn Bast Wheatfield to R.

T. Hutchison; $800. W. B. Oakes, 6 lots in Clymer, to Dlxon Run Lumber $3,000.

H. H. Scott, lot, in Homer City to B. B. McConnaughey; $1,500.

Presstey Brandon, lot'in Rayne to John P. Brandon; $2,000. John Watterson, lot In Indiana to Margaret A. Pattison; $700. Maria M.

Phillips, lot in Indiana to Margaret A. $100. G. C. Dickie.

1-2 of 149 acres in Blacklick, to John S. Fisher; $1,892.07. Charles C. Wlllhims. 2 lots in Burrell to Henry Williams; $100.

Henry Williams, lot in Burrell to L. D. Johnston; $65. David D. Cummins, 1-2 of 172 acres in Washington to Frank D.

Cummins; $1,800. George W. Riddle, 14 acres in Grant to Blllott F. Rice; $1,000. C.

Li Taylor, lot In Homer City, to H. H. Scott; $1,700. Italil Casslcct, lot In Hoiner City to Dominico Mantuano; $350. Mary F.

Simpson, lot in Indiana, to Clara M. Weamer; $550. James F. Chapman, lot In Indiana, to Susanna, A. Lockard; $1,000.

A THIRST THAT WAS COSTLY. CUT THROAT WITH RAZOR Local Characters Rob Brewery Are Now In Jail. Edward Gaston, -Fred Kime and William Baker, local characters who are not strangers in-the police court, were arrested on Sunday and placed in the county jail. They were charged with robbing the brewery of liquid refreshments, and were caught with the goods. The party in all probability numbered, more than three, and Chlef-of-Police Kellar is on the lookout for several more ocher persons whom he believes are implicated in the robbery.

Entrance was gained to the upper room of the brewery and thence to the storage rooms where the thirsty thitves secured three kegs ard 12 cases of beer and carried.lt to White's woods. Ga-ston must have kept company too long with the keg, he was "found sound asleep within sight of the brewery, but Kime and Baker, were caught in th'e seclusion of the woods. Editor Is Acquitted. Edward Bach, a graduate of the Indiana Normal and a former teacher in the Indiana was acquitted in Somerset county court on Friday. Mr.

Bach, who is now editor of the Rockwobd Weekly Leader, was chajg- ed with criminal libel by State Banking Commissioner John A. Berkey, of Somerset. The case was called for trial last week and.the jury returned a verdict of riot guilty. Earning Her Board. A correspondent writes that George M.

Joiner, postmaster and merchant at Grisemore, owns a'Plymouth. Rock hen which lays regularly, eggs weighing four ounces. Celebrated Wedding Anniversary. Mr. JUKI Mrs.

J. RlclunJ demerits, of Philadelphia street, celebrated their wooden wedding on Friday even- Ing by entertaining at a rarty of relatives aud friends. Scalded at Cherry Tree. While working under an engine at Cherry Tree last week Grant Johnston was severely scalded by steam. He was taken to the hospital at Altoona where his injuries were treated.

To.Kularare School Bulldluur. A four-room addition to. the Homer ed this summer. Tbe large Increase in attendance made necessary the improvements. Harry and Bert Baun, of Juneau, visited Clarence Smith and wife on Belle Weiss, of Galbleton, visited Mrs.

William Kelly last weelc. Linus Simpson, of Hamill, was the guest of John Moot on Sunday. PLUMVILLE. Byron Stewart and wife, of Indiana, spent Saturday and Sabbath wjth their mother, Stewart, who Is 111, The Women's Missionary society, of Brookvllle Presbytery will meet In tho. Beracba U.

church June 16 and 17, Mr. Jacob Sadler, of Washington township, has built a new in the Plumville extension. He expects to occupy It shortly, Miller, of DuBolb, bas spent several weeks with lw sister, Mrs, Caroline Buchanan last week. Gay Weaver, of Indiana, la the guest of Mrs. Frank Loring.

Rev. Powell preached a Memorial sermon In the Presbyterian church on Sabbath. Mrs. Myers and daughter, Rose, of Davis were shopping in town on Saturday. Mrs.

Charles Wilson, of New Castle, is spending some time witb. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B- Douds.

Mrs, John ft. Stewart been ser. iously ill for past two weeks, but a little better at this writing. MAN ATTEMPTED TO END IIIS, LIFE. After Frequent with Wife He Tries to Bad Hts Troubles by Rash Act--Prompt Serrlce of.Phy- atclan Saved His Attempt atSulolde Reported at Blalrn- vtlle.

Continued quarrels bottween he and his wife led Homer McCurdy, of Blairsville, to become despondent and while In this mood Saturday he attempted to commit suicide by slashing-" i his throat a razor. He was tak- en to the private hospital of Dr. Well- man, and although' a frightful gaah. was cut It Is believed that McCifrdy will recover. Domestic, troubles have been brew- ing in the McCurdy household for and several months ago the wife left her husband, but through the influence of relatives was influ- enced to return last week.

Shortly after her return another quarrel ensued and the wife announced that she was going to leave her home again aurt would never return. The husband pleaded with her to remain and when he failed to affect a. reconcilli- atlon, in.his desperation he commit- te'd the wish act. Disappointment in love is said to have caused a-young lady of Blairs- vJJle to attempt to end her life last weelc by taking a drug, but the vcty prompt service a- physician saved her life. CHURCH'S GOOD SHOWING.

Presbyterians Fast Decreasing Debt on New House of Worship, One of the most pleasant social affairs held by the local Presbyterian congregation In recent years was the social in the church parlors on Friday evening when 500 of the members gathered to renew acquaintances. The congregation was received by the pastor, and the elders and their' wives. Refreshments were served and solos were sung by Mrs. James Blair, Misa Agnus Shrum and Mr. J.

R. King. A feature of the event was 1 the reading of a statement by Thomaa E. HH- debrand, the treasurer of the church' building fund, showing that the subscriptions toward the payment of the uew church which was built and at a cost of $88,000 and whlcn was dedicated two years ago this month, have nearly all been paid. Of tills amount only $16,500 remains unpaid, and more than enough have been pledged to meet this 6bligation.

During the church year which ended last week the congregation, has paid Us running expenses amounting to $4,800 and gave for benevolence $2.342 In addition to meeting its obligations on the new churoh edifice. WEDDINGS OF THE WEEK. OALHOUN-BBLL. Samuel 8. Calhoun and Miss Fannie Bell, both of West Mahoning, were married at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs.

John Bell, on Wednesday by Ber. J. F. Sfcabley, pastor of the Smickabnrg Lutheran church. The bride is a prominent young woman of that section of the county and is a former school teacher.

The groom, who is a traveling salesman, is a son of and Mrs. J. C. Calhoun, of near Smicksburg. On Thursday a reception was tendered' the couple-at.

the home of the groom's parents. guests numbered forty and those present from a distance were 8. M. Sfceele.andr wife, of New Alexandria; J. R.

Steels and wife, of Goff; Mrs. M. J. Lougbry and Mrs. Fred Morgan, of Greensbiirg; J.

E. Steele, of Livermore; 8. C. Stoele, of Homer City; Dr. J.

Bert Bell, of Ha rig- burg; Mrs. C. 8. Weir and son, of Windber; R. C.

Mafceor and slater, and Lee Mateer and wife, of New BethleBem. The couple received quite an array Of gifts, Wilson Spencer. John B. Wilson, of Pittsburg, and Miss Mabel Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Spencer, of Grant jH street, were married the home of the bride yesterday by R'ev, Swarte Crawford. Damaged By Lightning. During the electrical storm on Friday afternoon lightning struck the Hudson dwelling, corner of Church and Fourth streets, partly wrecking the chimney and damaging a portion of the slate roof. Lightning entered) over the electric light wires the tion of the Christy building occupied by J. Howard Houok, the druggist set' ting fire to the celling.

The damage was only slight. Engagement Announced. Announcement has been made qf the engagement of Miss McAnulty, daughter of Mr. and James McAnulty, of Blalrsvllle, to Dfr, j. M.

Leonard, a nephew of Mlsa'Jane E.Leonard, and a graduate of the, dluna Normal school, and the Baltimore Medical college. Select School At Mechanloabwrg, Prof. C. A. Campbell, pf Armagh, and R.

C. Walbeck, of Bruahvalley, conducting a select school at Me'o icsburg. At piHgtent 65 students enrolled and many of those are in teachers' grade. State Supt, Sohwffer recently ed tne State Normal School trvwfeeej to represent the Sfjate. Tfeose Indiana are Messrs, J.

Wallace, Disk Wilson and A. Moorberdt Part ef Bay On Saturday, Memorial drug stores of town, wiU ha from 11 o'clock a. m. to D-.