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THE INDIANA PROGRESS. VOLUME 88. INDIANA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1901. NUMBER 34 MODEL WOOLEN MILL. MOST MODERN-EQUIPPED PLANT THIS PART OF THE STATE.

All Depurtmeuts of tho 1 mil ami Woolen Mills Company Will Be Put Into Operation This Week--Market Afforded Now for tlio Wool Growers. Detailed DoHcrlptlou of the Plant. Indiana can now boast of the most ruoel- eru equipped two-sett woolen mill in western Pennsylvania, and this week every department ot the plant will be put into operation lor the first time. The mill property is located on west Philadelphia street, and occupies the site of the old paper mills. All the buildings are sub stantially built, and the plant throughout IB now classed as one of the leading industrial concerns of the couuty Beat.

Within a few months after the destruction by tire oi the Indiana Woolen Mills, a stock company composed of a number of the leading citizens of town was organized, and a modern plant elected and equipped with the latest, improved machinery lor the manufacture of woolen goods. The Indiana Woolen Mills Company is a chartered concern, and the total coot of the plant is over $30,000. The mill will consume annually over 100,000 pounds of wool, and this will afford a market for more wool than is now offered for sale in the county. It is expected, however, that two-thirds of this amount can be secured from the wool growers within the county and the home market will doubtlees encourage the farmers in this industry. The daily capacity of the mill will be 80 pairs of blankets but the articles to be manufactured will include blankets, dress goods and yarns.

The entire product of the mill will be consumed by two concerns--one in Pitteburg and the other in Detroit, Mich. Employment will be given to not less than 25 hands, and the mill will be in operation at least 11 months during the year. Mr. J. H.

Engle is president of the company, and the superintendent is Mr. J. S. McElhoes and the secretary Mr. J.

A. Findley. The two latter have had practical experience in the business, and for years operated and owned the woolen mills destroyed by liie here about a year ago. The treasurer is Mr. J.

M. Watt. The directors of the company are Messrs. J. H.

Eugle, J. S. Me- Eihoes, J. A. Findley, George Bnchauau and B.

J. Telford. All the buildings are frame structures and are painted dark red and covered with slate roofing. The building known as tho wareroom is a two-story structure'64 ieet long and 3G feet wide. The front rooms on the lust lloor are occupied as the business ofl'icwa, and the far- nituie and finish is all in haul oak.

The offices occupy one-half of the front, while the wareroom takes up the other halt'. Here all the finished goods are stored. The packing and shipping room occupies the remainder of this iloor. The dimensions of this room are 18x36 Ieet, and, while the packing and shipping department is located here, provision is also made for receiving all the wool, which is carefully weighed on accurate scales and then conveyed to the second floor on an elevator. The front room on the second iloor is used exclusively for storing wool and on the opposite side of the hall ia located the sorting room.

Directly in the rear and connected by two overhead bridges ia another building 28 feet wide and feet long. On the first floor of this building is located the washing and drying rooma The floor is cement, and all the waate water is carried oltf in drains. In thia loom, 1,000 pounds of wool are washed daily in one of the James Hunter's latest improved washers, and large vats are conveniently located for coloring the wool when desired. The wool it) thrown on a large rack 11x22 feet, and is dried by a powerful fan which forces hot air through GOO pounds of wool per day. After the drying process the wool is carried by an elevator to the second floor the picking room which is 30x31 feet in dimensions.

Here 100 pounds of wool are picked per hour by one of Curtis Marble's "Fear Not" pickers. The waste and wool duster is also located on this Iloor. The wool is thrown by the picker into a vault 10x28 feet, which is lined and ceiled with iron and has a concrete floor, making it absolutely fireproof. The wool is conveyed across au overhead bridge to the carding department, which occupies the north end on the second floor of the main building, which is a two-story structure 128 feet long and 40 feet wide. The wool ie kept in large bine in the carding department, where the raw material passes through the first process, after being prepared for the big carding machines which -constitute the leading features of a two-sett mill.

The machines in this department consist of two setts of M. A. Farbush Son's latest improved 48-inch cards equipped by automatic feeders, first breaker with Bramwell, and finished with Aperly feed. These machines were built by George Barwood Bon, Boston, Mass. On the sonth end of the second floor are located the spinning machines, consisting of two self operating mules made by Johnston Boesett, Worcester, Mass.

Each contains 432 spindles and haa a capacity on ordinary yarn of 500 pounds daily. On the same floor, which is in charge of Harry Kane, is a -40-spindle ring twister and reel. After the yarn is spun, it is conveyed to the weaving room on the first floor of the same building in shoots located conveniently for the weavers. In the weaving room are six 108-inch 3x1-box Knowle's looms and two 108-inch 3x3-box looms of the same make. They are so constructed that either wide or narrow goods and any ordinary pattern or design can be made.

A narrow fancy Crompton loom is also located in this department. Directly in the rear of the looms is the dressing and warping department, which consists of two 50 end spoolers and mill and beamer. Alter the goods are woven they are taken to the scouring mill in the north end of the same floor, and afterwards puss through the hydro extractor, has a capacity of 800 revolutions minute. Goods that are to be colored are placed in large vats supplied with water and steam lines. The next process necessary in the course of the manufacture of the goods is passing through a planetary knapper, which has a capacity ot 200 pairs of blankets in 10 hours.

The Cleveland rotary drier is a great time and labor-saving machine. With the aid of this machine, 200 pairs of blankets can be dried in a single day and the machine can be adapted to dry goods from 20 to 100 inches wide. The blankets are finished on an improved Merron whipping machine, and are then folded and sacked for the wareroom. On the same floor is located a machine which will measure, wrap and fold goods from 21 to 5C inches wide, ready for the wareroom. The machinery in the wash room in driven by a 35 horse power engine and in the main building a 05 horse power engine ia used.

The boiler has a capacity of 80 horse power, and ia made by the Erie City Boiler Works. The buildings are furnished with inside closets and toilet rooms, and hot and cold water is on every floor and wherever needed. The company owns a water system of its own. The supply ia forced by a steum ram from a well to a large tank which has a capacity of 4,000 gallons and is conveyed to every place desired on every floor of the plant. WEDDINGS Or A WEEK.

LAWYERS ON DUTY AGAIN. BLOSK-ALABBAN. Mr. F. C.

Blose, of Hamilton, Jefferson county, and Miss Mary M. Alabran, of near Trade City, were married at the bride's home, on Wednesday. Rev. N. C.

Miller, pastor ot the Evangelical church at Marchand, officiated. A few of the near friends of the couple were guests at the wedding A reception at the home of the groom followed the ceremony. Mr. Bloae and bride are both prominent young people of the neighborhood, and bnve a host of friends. MOUBISON-SIMP9ON.

Mr. Charles L. Morrison, of Marion Center, and Miss Ella B. Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mra.

N. C. Simpson, of Homill, were married, at the bride's home, on Wednesday evening, by Rev. Long, of Rochester Mills. The guests included only the near relatives of the couple.

They are both prominent young people, and have a large circle of friends. CLAltK-KANKIN. Mr. Lewis G. Clark, of Apollo, and Miss Ida Runkin, of Eldertou, were married at the home of tut bride's mother, Mrs.

Mary A. Rankin, of Blairsville, on Wednesday forenoon, at 11 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. 0. H.

Milligan, of Elderton, in the presence of a number of friends of the couple. PATRtUK-SHEPlMCBI). Mr. James D. Patrick, of Burnside, and Misa Anna Shepperd, a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. W. B. Shepperd, of Gherrytrec, were married on Wednesday evening at Patchiuville by Rev. Berkey.

LIVED OVER OLD DAYS. Canal Boatmen's Association Holds Reunion, at Mlalrsvllle. The 16th annual reunion of the old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association was held at Blairsville, on Thursday, and the gathering numbered almost 100. The first session of the association was held in the town hall in the forenoon. The address of welcome was delivered by Mr.

Charles Kerlcr, of Blairsville, and the re spouse was made by Mr. James Mooie, of Johnstown. A well-written then rend by Mr. David Bryan, of Johnstown. Five members of the association died during the last year.

After the reading of the secretary's report, Prof. Thomas J. Chap man, of Ingram, made an interesting address to the old boatmen. Ho was followed by David R. Bryan, who sang a selection which was appropriate to the occasion.

Dinner was served to the boatmen by Burgess M. E. Brown. The first business at the afteinoon session was the election of officers lor the ensuing year. The following were chosen: President--William Stitt, Blairsviile; vice president--S.

Canan, Johnstown; secretary-George J. Kntledge, Johnstown; recording secretary--W. Ferguson, Sonth Fork; treasurer--M. Brown, Bluirsville. Livermore was selected for the place of the reunion next year.

The remainder of the day was occupied by informal addressee, songs and reminiscences. The reunion at Blairsville was considered the most spirited meeting in the history of the association. NAMED A STATE TICKET. Indiana Attorney Reading Clerk In Democratic Convention. The Democratic State Convention was held at Harrisbnrg, on Thuroduy.

The convention denounced the corruption in the state but ignored Bryan currency and the tariff. Judge Harman Yerkes, of county, was nominated for supreme justice, and State Representative Andrew J. Palm, of Crawford county, for state treasurer. Attorney J. Wood Clark, of town, was reading clerk of the convention, The delegates representing this county were George H.

Hamilton, of town, and G. B. Carnahan, of Hortons. Big Races. Sir Alcantara, owned by A.

Liekert, of town, won a great race at Davenport, last week, in the fast time of 2.07J, 2 08j and 2.10^ in fold of 10 starters. There were such horses as Albert Allison, Pat Lola Mix, Major Mason, Brown Sam, Dick Wilkes, Armada Prince, Blondie and Red Wood in the field. All of these horses have records better than 2,10. Two Town Properties Sold. Wettling Crossman last week sold the J.

Lisle Apple property, on Church street, to Mr. John Jacoby, of North Fifth street. Consideration, $1,200. Also the William Swauger property, on Chestnut street, to Mrs. Andrew Nealor, of town.

Consideration, $900. Buys Home lu Town. Mr. Adnm Wissell has sold his property, on the east side of North Sixth street, to Mr. James Gompers, of White township.

Consideration, $4,000. Mr. Gompera will get poabeesion next November. A Short Session of Argument Court Held Monday The lawyers' vacation closed August 17 and a short session of argnment court was held on Monday, Judge White presiding. A number of motions were beard.

Little business was done at this session, but the coming September session has a very full list of cases, both civil and criminal. The hearing list is also large In the matter of Uie case of William T. Hamill, indicted and acquitted of charge of f. a motion was made to strike oft that portion ot the verdict imposing the cost on. defendant.

The matter being heard and the record costs paid, the Court ruwde an order that no further costs be required unless by special order of the Court and the case not to go on the argument list again without a special order of Court. This practically cloaed the cose. In the matter of the petition of the citizens of Conemangh township to view, vacate and supply a public continued and not to go on list again without order of Court. J. 0.

Clark vs. J. E. Paruell, motion for a new trial continued. In the matter of habeas corpus of David Foster, continued until September 3, Win.

Hunter, M. vs. Robt. Buchman, motion to strike off appeal continued. In re-petition of T.

Raukin, guardian, of Josiah Einter, to mortgage laud, leave was granted by the Conrt. Court adjourned to meet on Monday next at 10 o'clock. Will of Robert Miller. The will of Robert Miller, late of South Mahoning township, was filed in the regia- ei's office last week. After the payment of his just debts be bequeaths to his wife, Nancy, $500 of his personal property and the balance of bia personal property to be equally divided between five of his children, namely: Rebecca, Leroy Byron, Preble, Mary Rankin and Yernie Mulberger.

He also directs that his wife derive one third of the income from hia farm in South Mahoning township during her lifetime. At the death of hia wife said farm is to be Bold and divided equally between the above-named children. John R. Stewart, of Plumville, and J. C.

Myers, of Davis, are appointed executors. The will is dated July ID, 1901. HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE. Barn and Crops of Al. Rltcliey Go Up In Flames.

While threshers were working at the barn of Mr. Al. Ritcbey, of West Mahoning township, on Monday, the boiler of the engine exploded. Sparks were thrown into the bain, igniting and totally destroying it by fire. Over 80 tons of hay, 500 bushels of wheat and a large amount of oats and rye were destroyed.

The loss is estimated at between $5,000. Durinit the fire Mr. Ed. Ritchey fell from the top of a wagon shed and fractured his ankle. Dr.

J. F. Elder, of Smicksbnrg, reduced the fracture. DEALT A SEVERE BLOW. Young Township Farmer Narrowly Escapes Fatal Injuries.

Mr. William Gilmore, of'Yonng township, waa kicked on the face by one of his horses Wednesday evening and was found in his barn unconscious. His left cheek' bone was badly crushed and if the injury had bten two inches higher his recovery would have been impossible. Dr. W.

L. Shields, of Jackaonville, and Dr. J. M. St.

Clair, of town, were called and rendered medical aid. The injured man was unconscious for 'ifi hours. He will recover. A THOUSAND DOLLAR PURSE. Great Free-lbr-AH Race on.

Friday ot tlie Fair. Through the efforts of the merchants and hotel keepers, of town, a purse of $1,000 has been raised for a great free for-all race on Friday afternoon of the fair. This is about the largest purse ever offered here, consequently some very fast stock will be entered. This race will be a great crowd drawer for Friday afternoon. INJURED BY AN EXPLOSION.

A Curiosity Costs Her the Loss of Three Flutters. Cariosity prompted Mrs. Anna Altemus, of West Whcutfield township, to pick a dynamite cap with a pin on last Friday, when it exploded, badly catting her hands and face. Dr. Krebbs was called and dressed the wounds.

He found it necessary to amputate two fingers and a thumb. Livestock Shipments. Thomas Wiseinger, 14 cows, 14 calves and 134 pigs to Schwenksville, Pa. J. M.

H. Moore, 100 pigs, 50 sheep, 6 cattle, 6 calves, 34 cattle and 3 calves to Collegeville, Pa. J. D. Rowland, 19 cattle, 16 calves, 19 pigs and 36 sheep to Doylestowu, Pa.

J. N. Stewart, 119 sheep to West Philadelphia, Pa, Mill Hand Injured. Henry Steffy, of Grisemore, who is employed on the Westover sawmill, near Cherrytree, was seriously injured last week. He was engaged in pushing a car of lumber when the framework holding the track gave away and the man was buried beneath the car.

His limba were badly braised but no bones were broken. Automobile Damaged. On Friday night while Mr. J. R.

Stumpf waa operating his automobile he discovered it leaking. Thinking it was water from the boiler Mr. Stumpf struck a match to locate the leak when a quantity of gasolene waa ignited, setting fire to the vehicle and slightly damaging it. Another One Mentioned. Mr.

William J. Short, a prominent of Cherryhill township, is mentioned ae one of the probable candidates for county commissioner at the Republican primary next spring. There will be a train from this place to Idle wild tomorrow, Lutheran Day. Train leaves at 8 a. m.

Fare, 75 cents. REUNIONS AND PICNICS. Many Social Gatherings Being Held This Month. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the St. Clair reunion was held in the town ball at Eellysbnrg on Thursday.

The heavy rains kept many from attending and only three families were represented. The wet weather did not dampen the spirits of the gathering. At noon a good dinner was epjoyed and the remainder of the day was given up to social amusements. The following compose the executive comiuitiee who will have charge of the arrangements for the next reunion: James St. Clair, Punxautaw- iiey; J.

M. St. Clair, Homer City, and Jumes M. St. Clair, of town.

The old officers were re-elected. The Slat annual reunion of Company Gist Regiment, to be held at Marion Center on next Wednesday, promises to be the largest patriotic gathering held at that, place for years. The survivors 6f the 74th Regiment will meet with the veterans of Company A. If the weather permits the event will be held in the grove near Marion Center, where a monstrous basket picnic will be held. Amusements are being secured for the entertainment of the old soldiers.

The Plumville cornet baud will famish the music. Among the speakers of the day will be Judge White. A joint reunion of the Spiankle and Means families and their connections will be held at Valier on Thursday, August 5. The annual McCartney reunion will be held this year, on Thursday, September 5, on the Alexander Coleman farm, near South Bend, Armstrong county. All persons knowing themselves related to the McCart- neys, either by descent or marriage, are invited to attend.

The members of the Plumville Circuit of the M. E. church and their friends will hold a picnic in Merlin's grove at Willet on next Tuesday. The event will be a public affair and everybody is invited to bring a basket and enjoy a holiday in one of the most beautiful groves in the county. Ample music has been secured for the occasion and prominent speakers have been engaged to make addresses.

In the'evening, a musical entertainment will be given. RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN. Daughter Witnesses Tragic Death of Her Father at the Intersection. Niinrod McElcim, of Johnstown, was instantly killed at Bluirsville Intersection, on Thursday, while on his way home from Blairsville, where he had been attending the Old Boatmen's reunion. His daughter was with him and witnessed the horrible accident.

The two were crossing the tracks to the east-bound waiting rooms when train No. 14 rounded the curve and before the man could get out of the way be waa atruck. His daughter was a few feet in the rear or she would, in all probability, have met the same fate, The body was dragged a distance of 30 feet and badly mangled and bruised. The skull was crushed and portions of the brain were scattered along the track. It was a shocking and sickening sight for those who witnessed the accident.

Mr. McElcarr was a well-known resident of Johnstown and was employed at one time on the old Pennsylvania canal. He was a veteran of the Civil War and served in the 133d Regiment and later in the Ninth Cavalry and was one of the soldiers who had the privilege of dining with President Lincoln during; the strife. He was aged 59 years and leaves a wife and five children. A PROBABLE PURCHASE.

Indiana County Gas Company May Buy Creekside Gas Company. Messrs. Jos. W. Clements and Harry Wilson, of the Indiana Gas Company, are in Kittanuiug, today, negotiating for the purchase of the Creekside Gas Company.

A PKOQBBSS representative talked to Mr. Clementa, at Kittanning, by long distance 'phone late last night when he said, "There has been no purchase made yet. Wti are negotiating with the Creekside company, and may close tho deal tonight." When asked about purchasing figure, he said that that point had not been reached) The $30,000 figure quoted on the street ia consequently a rumor. A local officer of the Indiana Gas Company was interviewed last night in regard to what effect a purchase would have on the price of gas. fie stated that the low rate of five cents would continue until further notice from the company.

FELL INTO TUB OF WATER. First Ward Child Narrowly Escapee Drowning on Sabbath. A little three-year-old daughter of Frank Plotzer, of North Fifth street, while playing in the back yard on Sabbath evening, fell head foremost into a tub of water. When found the child was almost strangled and for two hoars afterward worked in convulsions. Drs.

Wm. Hosack and H. 8. Durrett were summoned and after working for some time succeeded in saving the little one. Town.

Lota Sold. Messrs. Joseph W. Clements, R. E.

Young, B. H. Lichteberger and William Guthrie have purchased a number of town lota on North tiixth street. The lots include the following properties: Mra. Mary Ray lots, consideration, John Widdowson lots, consideration, $775; D.

W. Simpson lots, consideration, $1,600. It is understood that the properties will be improved and offered for sale. Taken to Kittanning Fair. Mr.

H. E. Timberlake, of town, haa a number of racing horses at the Kittanning fair this week entered for premiums and the races. The string is made up of Hal a pacing horse owned by County Treasurer D. W.

Simpaon; Bella Woodnut, a pacing mare owned by Capt. Notley, of Barnesboro, and two others belonging to Denny Bros, of Johnstown. An Old Landmark Burns. The red house, belonging to Mr. Gawin Adams, of town, located about two miles east of Indiana, was destroyed by fire on Monday night.

The dwelling waa one of the old landmarks of the county, but waa vacant at the time of its destruction. RECENT DEATHS. HUGH S. THOMPSON. Hugh S.

Thompson, a well-known resident ot Indiana, died in the German hospital, at Philadelphia, on Monday afternoon, aged 62 years. The remains were brought here Tnesdayjtt noon and taken to bis late home on North Seventh street, from where they will be interred in Oakland cemetery Thursday, at 1 o'clock, p. m. Mr. Thompson had been in ill health for some time, but had recovered sufficiently to be taken to the hospital at Philadelphia in hopes that after an operation he would recover.

His condition was too weak to withstand the operation and he gradually sank until the end. Mr. Thompson was one of most useful citizens in the county and lor many years has been engaged in the fire insurance badness. He waa an earnest Christian and a prominent member of the First United Presbyterian church, of this place. His pastor, Rev.

J. Day Brownlee, will conduct the funeral services, He was the eldest son of the late Samuel Thompson, of Rayne township, where he was born in 1839. He ia survived by hia wife, six brothers and one sister, as follows J. Stewart, Robert A. and J.

Wilson, all of town; T. St Clair and Laird, of Home; Archie of Wilkinaburg, and Mra. G. W. Simpson, of Santa Barbara, Cal.

LULU N. ALTMAN, Miss Lulu Nora Altman, the oldest daughter of Me and Mrs. W. P. Altman, of Vandergrift, died on Wednesday morning of diabetes after a serious illness of only three weeks, aged 23 years, 5 mouths and 1 29 days.

The family formerly resided in Indiana, where the deceased waa well known. The funeral services were held at her late home on Thursday evening and the remains were brought here, on Friday, on the noou train, and interred in Greenwood cemetery. MCCLELLAND KUNKLK. Mr. McClelland Kunkle, son of Mr, and Mrs.

James Kunkle, died at the home of his parents, near Graceton, on Monday at 1 o'clock, p. of consumption, aged 39 years. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. The funeral services will be conducted at his late home on Thursday at 10 o'clock by Rev. M.

8. Telford, of Homer City, and interment will follow in Greenwood cemetery near this place. SKV. THBODOBK BACtf. Rev.

Theodore Bach died at Johnstown, of paralysis, aged 57 years. He was presiding elder of the Somerset district of the Evangelical church, and waa widely known as a divine. He served in the 107th Ohio regiment and was a native of Ohio. Rev. Bach formerly resided in this place and was pastor of the Evangelical church at that time.

A detail of six members of Indiana Post, No. 28, will act as pallbearers at the funeral today. GKORGE CLAWSON. Mr. George Clawaon, son of Al.

Clawson, died at his home, on Chestnut street, on Tuesday morning, of consumption, aged 23 years. He is survived by his wife, father and three sisters. Funeral services will be conducted, on Thursday afternoon, at his late home by Rev. J. M.

Welch, of the Second United Presbyterian church, and interment will follow in Oakland cemetery. JOHN HUSH. Mr. John Bash, of Salina, died on Wednesday of a complication of diseases, aged 70 years. He is survived by hia wife and four children.

The deceased was a member of the Lutheran charch and was a devout Christian. Interment was made on Thursday iu Bell township, Westmoreland county. MBS. CHRISTOPHER 8HAFFBR. Mrs.

Christopher Shaffer, of Blacklick, died ou Sabbath evening, of a complication of diseases, uged about 35 years. She ia survived by her husband and six children. JOHN A. DOBNBB. Mr.

John A. Dorner, of Blairsville, died on Thursday evening, of typhoid fever, aged 26 yean. He is survived by his wife and a young child. Interment was made on Saturday in the Blairsville cemetery. CHUHCH3TEWS.

There will be services in the Lutheran church on Sabbath by the pastor, Rev. Lewis Hay. Services in the M. charch will be conducted by Rev. J.

N. McCoy, of the Presbyterian church, on next Sabbath. Rev. H. C.

Saum, a former pastor of the county but now of Bellevernon, will preach at Pinevale church, Friday night; at Gipsy Saturday night and Sabbath morning and at Glen Campbell Sabbath night. The Lutheran church at Strongstowa has been extensively repaired, and will be rededicated to service on Sabbath, September 8, at 10 o'clock, a. m. Rev. S.

J. McDowell, missionary president, will deliver the sermon. He will also preach at Strongstown in the evening, and at Brushvalley, on Sabbath afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Designing the Mr. Phil.

N. Baker, of town, is now preparing the plans for the erection of the new dwelling of Attorney J. N. Langham, which will occupy the lot on the corner of Chestnut and Ninth streets, recently purchased by him The house will be completed this fall. Mr.

Baker is also engaged in removing the present house on the property to the rear of the lot. Well-Matched C. J. T. Long Indiana liverymen, last week purchased a fine team of light sorrel horses from Byron Miller, of South Mahoning township.

The team is well matched and are four-year-olds. A Judge at Klttannlng Fair. Sheriff D. E. Thompson is at Eittanning this week acting aa judge of the horses al the Armstrong county fair.

VETERANS' BIG DAY. THOUSANDS BXPHCTKD HERE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST Si). Final Made for Entertaining the Soldiers And Friends-- Program of the Day And the AmuKomeuta Secured for the Hors-- Headquarters ol' Organization. As the time draws near (or the 15th Annual Reunion of the Indiana County Soldiers' Association here on Thursday, August 29, the interest increases and almost every day some new plans is conceived for making the day a greater success. Nearly all the committees appointed wme weeks ago have held meetings and are at work arranging the details that will add mnnb to the comfort of the crowds expected on Soldiers' Day.

The of the county seat are joining in the preparations and are determined that the welcome and entertainment of the veterans this year shall be such as they deserve. The fair grounds is an ideal place for such a gathering and no prettier spot can be found upon which to spread the festive board. There is ample room, plenty of shade and good water convenient for the picnicker's me. Those who do not bring baskets with them can secure refreshments on the grounds. The program of the day as published recently will be carried oat.

The morning will be spent in a general handshaking and renewing of old-time friendships in the fair grounds, where they will all gather upon their arrival in town. In the afternoon addresses will be listened to from several speakers, among whom will be Attorney William Fairman, of Punxsn- tawney; State Treasurer Barnett, Col. 8. M. Jackson, Judge John M.

Greer, Hon. James 8. Beacom and Col. H. H.

Kubn. Plenty ot martial and brass band music will be on the grounds and concerts will be given frequently during the entire day. In fact the continual rendering of patriotic and inspiring airs by the bands is going to be a pleasing part of the big picnic. Indiana, Blairsville and Vandergrift brass bands and the Learn martial band are coming for sure. I At 3:00 p.

m. M'lle Zeno will make one of her marvelous baloon ascensions and perilous parachute jumps. Within the paat few weeks she haa been attracting large crowds wherever she appears by the coolness and skill with which she makes her aerial flights, In the evening a monster campttre will be held in Library Hall, in which all the visiting regiments will participate. Reports come from all portions of the county of the immense crowds which will make the 29th a holiday. Those attending will be at no expense after getting here, an admission to the fair grounds and to the grandstand is free.

The organizations which will reune here are as follows: The Indiana County Soldiers' Association. Co. 12th Pennsylvania Reserves- Major A. J. Bolar's regiment.

The 07th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The 206th Pennsylvania Volunteers. The 135tb Pennsylvania Volunteers, of which the late Daniel 8. Porter, of town, was colonel. Indiana U.

V. L. Smiclubnrg U. V. L.

The committee on entertainment haa provided the following amusements, which will take place in front of the grandstand: Basket ball game, by Indiana's two crack teams, one-mile dash, one-half-mile dash, 220 yard dash, 100-yard daeh, potato race and wheelbarrow race. Admission to grandstand is free. At a meeting of the executive committee held last week, Col. G. A.

McLain, dent of the Indiana County Soldiers' Association, was elected chief marshal) of the parade. He has made the following appointments: Chief of staff, Capt. Joseph Blakeley, of Young township; aides, Major B. F. Laughlin, of Marion Center; Major T.

D. Cunning. ham, of Blairsville; Captain John Klnter, of Rayne township: Capt. D. H.

Scott, of Young township; John Graham, of township; Capt. W. C. Gordon, of Saltobnrg; Capt. William Kimple, of Chambenville; Capt.

George H. Johnston, T. C. Wataxm, of Blairaville; Luman Gilbert, Homer City; Capt. A.

C. Brangbler, J. 8. Hastings, 8. M.

McHenry, Lieut. John A. McElbaney, of Indiana; Capt. John Marlin, of Washington township. Headquarters of organizations will be follows: Co.

H. 12th Reserve! at the office of 8am' 1 Cunningham, Button building. The 67th P. V. at toe Court Hoase.

The 2dfltb P. V. at the Court House. The 136th P. V.

at Library Hall. Cos. I and at G. A. B.

Hall, Odd Fellows' building. Philippine veterans will report to Capt. Lewis E. Bchucker, at the sheriffs office in the Court House. Indiana U.

V. L. No. 11, Odd Hall. Smickaburg U.

V. L. No. 29, Odd Fellows' Hall. Wear your corps badges.

The line of parade will form after the arrival of the 8:40 a. m. train, rignte resting on Seventh street, line ot march down Philadelphia street, to Sixth to fair grounds when address and response will be which the business meeting of the association will beheld. BUoklee Among Cattle. A number of cattle have died in the neighborhood of Taylorsville from the fatal malady, blackleg, an infections disease.

Dr. J. H. St. Clair, of town, representing the State Livestock Sanitary Board, was sent out last Friday to vaccinate a herd of young cattle belonging to O.

V. Barber. Several calves have died from tint diseass for Mr. Barber and in order to protect his cattle vaccination was deemed necessary. Aria Cftught In Pulley.

Mr. Joshua Good, of South township, met with a painful accident on Monday. White threshing at toe bam of Gilbert Stoat his arm was caught in a pot- ley of the windmill, dislocating the wrist Dr. J. F.

Elder, of Smicksbug rendered medical aid. NEWSPAPER!.