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VOLUME IXDIAXA, WEDNESDAY, JUXE 6, 1900. NUMBER The Big Circulation of the Progress Still Continues to Grow--26 New Subscribers Have Been Received During the Last Week NE COURT OPENS. OF A I NATION'S TRIBUTE. A I OF T11K i of i Olooniaririii'liio A from a i i i i I A i to i IVwi-- i i i i a i I i 71,., wee' of t'ne regular term of the convened on Mi.uday altemoon viand we-k TM i eourt will not likely bt lu -inn M. davs i court, tK waid- a-id township-, were taken lJum.nst.ra township, unstable the roads in bad co.ulmon but tn.it t'r, -uat-rvisors were, i i to thorn ill In Itankstown.hip,the consul, le.e- lire- over about I I I In Coiiemangh township, the returns o.

Mr. Iddo M. Lewis, of Canoe township, and Miis lielle ot Mr. and Mrs. Archie i of Mirchand, were married at the parsonage on Wednesday Rev.

Cramer, ot performed the ceremony. Only a few ot tbe couple were guests at the wedding. Mr. Lewin and biide are both well known in the county. He is at present employed on the survey which in being made of this and aiijomint: counties.

Mrs. is a promiuent teacher and di.rini: the, last winter was one of the inductors in the Punxsu- a schools 15utb ire Conner students of the" Iin'iiairi Normal a large ciicle of friends in town. They will not go to housekeeping until fall. 11KVKREVT A I HONOR TIIK SOLDIER A I 1' a the co n. -V i that the county "bridge over V.

needs repairs, liastauly wen- returned follows In the 1-oaitb ward, Indiana, one: iu Wasninsjlou in i i one; in C'herryhill, one, au MNhonin-. two. The constable of the of Klairsville, hasretuiued aiul Wine-man for se oil if that vt-U but that they admitted selling but- This return iu the hands ot Dis- W. M. Muhan.

Just what the matter cannot be ascn follow under i Mr. John H. W.stmont. a suhb- ui ami Miss Maud Cramer, of Cramer this county, were married on (it the home of tbe bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs- Joseph Cramer.

wedding was a quiet nlTiir and was nessed bv only a few friends ol tbe couple. i Rev.G. M. Allshoupe, of Aimagh, officiated. Mr.

Mvers is a carpenter by trade and employed by the Cambria Steel of John-town. His bride is a The wit- is Company, lady i i th go no' can I Attorney doue ii but a prosecution may Oleomargarine Act that has been ol late. This would be the lust prose, ution under this act iu Indiana conn, iv In his cloning remarks to.the constables, the called their attention to two ml- lelatiug to justices of the a party is ai rested for a mi deine Judge White, "we will accept a a t''irltv beiore the same conies beloie fh, -Vand' jiuv. This will save the costs mcum-d in bringing witnesses beiore the'grand The justices ot the Ve iu iniormations made them, not or not coaiiug the cases i trv should make the return ot their t-diugs to the Court within ten days '''he was called, and G. M.

Weaver? of North Mahoning township, was sworn as foreman. number of motions were he.ud i Turtle White. In the case ot Jane wain vs. Daniel Mcllwain, libel in urn after hearing the proofs, a divoice A granted on payment ot costs 0,1 Tuesday morning Judge White ief for Gettysburg to attend the Department Encampment of tbe G. A.

K. and Judge lietd, of Brookville, presided. a a the cases on the hearing were disposed of or continued and it is prot-able that court will adjourn early in the week. In the case of the Com. vs.

Panmel Kia- inger Com vs. Peter Serrock, aud torn. vs. Mary'senock, surety of the peace all held over until indictments pending before the crand jury are returned. In the case of the Com.

vs. William L. Wadding, charge- desertion, after a hearing before Judge Reed the defendant was tound Eamilon vs. Jas. K.

Bell, Motion for a new trial, motion refused. Lizzie Bowers vs. G. M. Smitten, rule to open judgment on grounds of forgery, judgment ID Sell L.

jury returned the following; true bills: Com. vs. Lee Spencer, f. b. Com.

vs. Richaid Bwros, f. vs. Harry Reed, Walter Reed and Palmer. Com.

vs. Jacob Dick, an officer, and a. b. The bills ignored were Com. Gatto.

killing game out of season. Com. John Marshall, f. b. Com.

vs. Sen- ock In the cases of Com. vs. Samuel assault and battery with intent to kill, and Com. vs.

John Balentine, f. the grand jury retained true bills. who enjoys a large circle of friends. The couple will make their home in Johnstown. Mr.

Thomas C. Mack, of Armagh, and MUs A. Shaffei. of Civile, will be married this forenoon, at 11 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs.

L. S. Shatter. A number of the friends will witness the ceremony, which will be performed by Uev. Shallis.

M( Mr. Samuel McFeaters, of Burrell town- siii'p, and Miss Mary E. Greer, of Blacklick, married, on Thursday evening, at the home of tbe bride's sister, Mrs. Abbie Mock, of Blacklick towns-hip. I A Mr.

S. F. Houser, of Worth; A strong county, and Mi.ss Sadie E. Moorhead, ot i were married at the bride's home, Tuesday, May 29, by Rev. M.

L. Rowland, of Denton. DISPUTE ENDS IN AN t'GLV FIGHT. ud Miss Bertha M. Wheat iield township, Jlairsville on Tuesday.

Com. Wood assaulting vs. Tony A TEST WELL TO BE DRILLED. A Company Will Drill for Gas and Oil Near Creekslde, A fompany.composed of Armstrong county hold oil and gas leases on a large block of land along Crooked creek, in Rayne and Washington townships, this county. A test well will be drilled near Creekside this month, and it is said that the syndicate will put down other wellsin the field during the summer.

Mr. Wilkes Fvans of town, has the contract for erecting the derrick. He commences work next week. The company' controls between rs 000 and 10,000 acres in this field and are confident that the test well will develop a new gas territory. The test is said to be made in the interest of the Philade phia Gaa Company, which already owns a large number of wells in Armstrong county, NEW TENANTS Attorney-General Elkln and Famllj Now Occupy Their New Home Attorney-General John P.

Elkin and fam ily moved to new home, in the Third ward, last Wednesday. The im proveruents, which have been made a 'Breezedale" during the past year, have been extensive and totalled a big cost. Th home has been so completely remodeled that it bears little resemblance to its forme appearance. The Attorney-General now owns the finest home in the county. Hi former Philadelphia street home is occupied by Mr.

C. J. T. LOCUSTS AHE IIKKE. Made Their Appearance According to Schedule.

The seventeen-year locusts are arriving in large numbers. They first appeared last week in Indiana.and it is probal that when the warm weather is here in earnest that the insects will be as plenty as the flies. They are the old regulation locusts and on i i nil Wlfiir I I i i Hamilton, of S-iuth Maor. township.aud Miss Minnie Crawford, East Mahoning township, were married Indiana, on Wednesday, by Rev. Dr.

Xivid Hall. Impressive Cei'pmouios Held iu Many luces-- ISnlii I the fcerv- I A i a Addresses Made In Memory of the a i Dead--The Day Lost Ntu.e of Its Attractiveness. Notwithstanding the inclement weather on Wednesday, Memorial Day was observed iu many places over the county i appropriate and impressive ceremonies. It was a May day brimful of April showers, which came at intervals with the shortest warning. The rain interrupted many of the elaborate programs and decorations, which had been arranged by A.

R. Post and other organizations. reverent gatherings met and remembered the fallen heroes with solemn ceremonies. At the couufy feat, the holiday was observed by all tbe business houses, and many pi-jnic parties drove out to the country between showeis to enjoy an outing. With business practically suspended, a Sabbath quietness prevailed in town during the afternoon.

The memorial services were held in the forenoon, as usual. The members of the Indiana G. A. U. Post, No.

assembled at i) o'clock, and details were smt to decorate the graves iu the following cemeteries: Oakland, Greenwood, United Presbyterian aud Presbyterian, Lutheran, St. Bernard and White's vault. At the reassembling of the I'ost, a line of which was formed and led by the Indiana cornet baud, the old soldieis marched to the Presbyterian chinch lawn, where the cenotaph services were to have heen held. On account 01 the rain not inn-i' a I turned out to witness the ceiemoriLS Duriug the opening of die ritualistic seivices conducted by the Post, a dashing rain came ou and the gathering was compelled to seek shelter in the Presbyterian church, vheie the program was leudeud made up of the liom the i.t Chilians and led Mr. S.

M. Work, furnished appropriate music. Rev. Dr. G.

T. Reynolds, pastor c.i' the M. E. church, made an impressive memorial address. The assembly "joined iu singing the national hymn, "America." and the exercises closed with the sounding of the taps.

The school children expected to attend the exerci-es in a body and participate in the program, but. owing to tbe rain, it was impossible for them to do so. A Mr. Frederick Shakespeare, of Pittsbnrg, Clawson, of West were married at Man Knocked Down with a Poker at a Church Meetine- A meeting of the trustees of the United Evangelical church, of i i township, held on Friday evening, ended in an ugly quarrel, in which the p.istor and one of the members were badly used up. Rev.

P. J. Strayer, of Tanoina, is the pastor aud the minister met at the church with a number of the trustees to trausact some business. Mr. Frank Mentch, of Cherry- hill township, who claimed that he is a member of the board, was notified to present a bill which, he alleges, is due him fiom the church.

At the meeting, the minister disputed Mr. Mentch's right to sit with the board, on the grounds that he was not a trustee. A heated discussion followed between the two, and the pastor was struck in the face by Mentch. While the two quar- elled, Mr. H.

C. Cameron knocked Mr. Mentch down with a poker. He received an Duly gash in his head. The minister was struck several times in the face, while Mentch claims that after he was knocked down the preacher tramped on his head and neck.

After Mentch secured the poker and thiew it agaiust a glanced and struck Cameron ou the head, inflicting a scalp wound. On Saturday, the pastor appeared before 'Squire J. A. Crossman, of town, and made information against his assailant, charging him with aggravated assault and battery. H.

C. Cameron made a charge of assault and battery and surety of the peace against Mr. Metiteh, who also appeared beiore 'Squire Crossman, and preferred charges against the pastor and H. C. Cameron.

The parties were all arrested the saaie day and gave bail for appearance at court. The cases will come up before the grand jury to-day. RECENT DEATHS. A PITCHERS' BATTLE. Kl-ki and Normal Look Horns Here by a Tie of Two.

A fnir crowd wilne-t-ed Monday's game of ball on Normal park lietween the Kiski team and the home school nine. The game was a dearly-defined battle between the two pitchers. The visitors had Altmun, the ex- i'rinceton twirier, in the box, and Normal, Williams. In the first inning Normal scored her onlv two runs, atd in thefourth the visitors succeeded in earning a like number. Neither side was able to score during the remainder of the game, although Normal had slightly the best ot it on hits.

Kiski went to the bat in the tenth, but, with men on bases, they were compelled to stop, in order to have the visitors catch the evening train. The return game will be played at Saltsburg on Saturday. The following is the score: DAVID BVTEKBAUGH. Mr. David Buteibaugh.

a well known and prominent citizen of Grant township, died at his home, near Purchase Line, ou Wednesday morning, at 9:00 o'clock, after a lingering illness. His death was due to cancer of the stomach. The deceased was the last surviving member of the family of William Buterbaugh, one of the earliest settlers in that portion of the county. He was born Augu-t 4. and bas been a lifelong resident of that neighborhood.

He was twice married and was the father of 19 children, 14 ot which survive him. His first marriage was in IP 10 to Anna Langbam, and their union was blessed with nine children. Mrs. Buterbaugh died in 1858, but the following children of the first family are yet living: Mrs. John A.

Mumau, Grant township; Josiah, of Mahaffey; Mrs. Elizabeth Coinpton of Punxsutawney Mrs. E. M. Lydic, of Green township; Martin, of Big Run, Jefferson county; and Noah, of Grant township.

In Buterbaugh married his second wife, Miss Mary Jane Bee, who survives him. Ten children made up the second family. Those living are Mrs A. A. Mountain, of Grant township; Mrs.

William J. Rodkey, of Allegheny; Geoit-e. Clara, Nettie Kurnie and at home. The deceased was one of the most useful citizens of the neighborhood. He was a man of strong character, and had an influence for good that was felt by all who knew him.

For over 60 years he was a member of the Baptist church, and was one of the foundeis and charter members of the East Mahoning Baptist church, of near Purchase Line. The funeral services were conducted in the church on Friday forenoon, at 10:00 o'clock, by Rev. A. J. Furman, of town.

He was assisted by Rev. C. F. Cornman, pastor of the East Mahoning church. Interment fol lowed in the church cemetery.

I A i Mr James M. Wineman, of Jacksonville, nd Miss Martha P. McKee, of Flora, were narried at the Clawson House parlors, on Vednesday, by Rev. Dr. J.

Day Brownlee. Mr. Howard O. Williams and Miss Pearl Nupp, both of Pine township, were mar- ied at the home of tbe bride's parents in May by Rev. James Fish.

DEKMKK-HEXnERSON. Mr. William Deemer, of Avonmore, and Mi-slda M. Heudeison, of town, were married on Tuesday, May -Jit, by Rev. Lewis Hay, pastor of the Lutheran church.

nEXRY-STITKLEB. Mr. Harrv Henry, of Cookport, and Miss Miriam StitHer, of Beringer, were married on Thursday, at the Clawson House parlors, by 'Squire J. A. Grossman.

MADE A FINE SHOWING. Laree Audience Witnessed the Inspection of Company F. Library Hall, which was gayly decorated with flags, presented a truly military appearance on Friday evening, during the inspection of Company F. The friends of the soldiers were there in great numbers and filled every seat in the armory. Major Penny, the inspecting officer, was highly pleased with the general appearance and work of Captain S.

H. Hughes and his company. The boys made a fine appearance in their new uniforms and were admired by all. After tbe inspection a reception was tendered Major Penny at Patton's. A Comlne Wedding.

According to the Johnstown Tribune of Monday, the engagement of Miss Margaret Adair, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph This year, tbe Memorial Day services at Shelocta were held under the auspices of the Youug People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church. The patriotic people of the neighborhood and the members of the Wm. Armstrong G.

A. i'ost decorated the graves iu (he different cemeteries in the morning. At noon, an inuring din- nei was served to the gathering in the large barn of William Fleming. The Young People's society had intended to serve the meal on the church lawn, but, on account of the rain, it was necessary to secure shelter. In the afternoon, at 1 o'clock, the exercises were held in the United Presbyterian church, which was filled by a patriotic audience and members of the Post, who were the guests of honor.

The church was decorated with flags and bunting for the occasion. Mr. Walter Wiggins presided over the exercises. Interesting addresses were made by Rev. R.

B. Carroll, ol Saltsburg; Prof. D. I. Johnston, of Shelocta, and ex-Prothonotary Elder Peelor, of town.

Other interesting features of the event were recitations by Misses Grace Woods and Alma Calhoun, a cornet solo by Rev. 0. H. Milligan and singing by the choir. People drove from miles around to attend the services, and if good weather had prevailed many could not have gained entrance to the church.

The memorial services at Cherrytree were conducted by the William Connor G. A. R. Post, assisted by the people of the town. Details from the Post decorated the graves in the different cemeteries in the morning.

The bleaky weather prevented the outdoor services in the afternoon, and, on this account, the ceremonies were held in the M. The Post the church, led by the brass band, and when the exercises opened every available seat was occupied. Flags and bunting formed appropriate decorations, and at the pulpit was a beautiful mound of flowers dedicated to the unknown dead. Stirring addresses were made by Messrs. W.T.

Mahaffey and Porter Cherrytree. The adjutant of the day, Mr. G. W. Gooderham, read Lincoln's memorial address delivered at Gettysburg during the sixt'es.

Mr. H. B. Hawes, who beard the great emancipator deliver the memorable oration, by request made an ad- AU u.u uTM dress, giving in detail theicircumstancessnr- Adair of Church street, and Rev. J.

0. C. rounding the event, wbich proved to be one n. mstor of Laurel avenue Presby- of the masterpieces of the martyred presi- A choir of good voices furnished vo- A 11 I I I Owens, 0 0 0 Pliythyon, 1 2 0 2 0 St a i (i 1 0 LiKhtncr.S 0 (I 1 I'oivniill, 1 0 0 0 Reed, 0 1 0 Williami, 0 1 0 Total .....2 5JM SCORE 11Y I I 0 8 Normal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --2 Kiski 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 Wilson, 0 0 0 Doimliey, 0 1 0 A 0 1 0 Trump, 3 0 0 0 Macl'oll, 1 1 0 0 Meail.s 0 0 0 Wink-head, 1 1 0 Hood, 2 0 0 1 Springer, 1 0 0 0 Total 2 4 1 T2 6 7 8 --B Summary--Three base hits, Wbitehead. Base on balls, oft' Altman, off Williams, 3.

Struck out by Williams, by Altman, 5. MKS. BOTIIEL. Mrs. Rachel Bothel.

widow of David Bothel, died suddenly at her home, in Armstrong township, on Monday evening, aged 07 years. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Henry Carney, West Lebanon; James, Coss and Alexander, of DuBois, and Mary, Rebecca and John, at home. The deceased was a member of the Shelocta United Presbyterian church. The funeral services will be conducted on Thurs day afternoon, at 2 o'clock, by her pastor, Rev.

0. H. Milligan. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. SOLD BY THE SHERIFF.

Several Tracts of Real Estate Included In Friday's Sales. The following tracts of real estate advertised for sale for the June term, were sold by Sheriff D. E. Thompson on Friday afternoon, at the Court House: The plant of the Hughes- Guthrie Lumber Company, including 9 acres in Horner City, sold to Thomas Sutton, $3,900. Twenty acres in Green township, belonging to 0.

B. Fleming, sold to P. J. Little for $125. 128 acres in Green township, belonging to Lena Stifner, sold to Frank Keener, $110.

Four acres in Greeu township, belong to Jesse Bnterbaugh, sold to A. J. Lydic, $136. Two lots in Blairsville, belonging to James Eicher, sold to S. H.

Bowers, $500. MBS. CATHERINE HUTCHISON. Mrs. Catherine Hutchison, widow of Cornelius Hutchison, died on Sabbath, at the home of her daughter, Mrs.

W. H. Campbell, of Burrell township. The deceased was aged 82 years. Her death was due to dropsy, incident to old age.

The funera services were conducted on Tuesday fore noon, at 110 Jo'cloek, and interment wa made at the Bethel United Presbyterian church cemetery, in West Wheatfield town ship. HARBISON W. BRANDON. Mr. Harrison Brandon, of South Mahon ing township, died on Friday morning, liver and kidney disease, aged 30 years, months and 17 days.

The deceased was a member of the Plumville M. E. church. He is survived by his wife and two small children. The funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, by his pastor.

Rev. Wilson, and interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery, near Shelocta. IVELY CONVENTION; DEMOCRATS OUT IX BIG NUMBERS TO XAME TICKET. Lttorney Wood Clark Won the County Chairman Contest on the First McMlllen Nominated Jury Commissioner on the Sixth Ballot--Other Notes. The Democratic county convention om- ened here yesterday aud placed in notni- ation a ticket.

Every district in the ountv was represented except Ruffiiigtou nd Young No. 2. The convention met in Library Hall and was called to order at 2 o'clock in the after- ion by County Chairman John II Hill. Attorney D. H.

Tomb was elected chair- nan of the convention and Attorney Harry W. Fee secretary. There was some interest centered in the ontest for the Office of chairman of the ountv committee. The offiue bas more igniiicance this year, as the presidential ampaigu is to be waged. Before the conven- ion met there was some lively hustling to ecure the support of the delegate.

The inly two candidates were Attorney J. Wood Jlaik and Mr. Franklin Ransom, both of own. CInik v. as elected on the first ballot.

He received 65 votes while his opponent secured 19. Mr. C. F. Murray, of Blairsville.

was nominated a emblyman. No one was suggested for congress but the following were elected congressional conferees J. A. Barker, Saltsburg; John H. Hill, Indiana; John White township.

The senatorial onferees elected were G. W. Roser, Mechanicsburg; Franklin Hansom, Indiana; J. J. Tinkcom, Armagh.

The most coveted office on the ticket was ury commissioner and five were anxious to serve their party and county in this capacity. The candidates follow Jackson McMillen, South Mahoning; James Landfair, Blacklick; F. E. Groft, Rayne; H. Blcwe, Montgomery; L.

B. Kinsey, East Wheatfield. Six ballots were necessary before a choice could be made. McMillen woa the nomination by a majority of seven votes. The different ballots follow 2 I 3 4 5 McMillen 18 20 21 21 34 46 Groft 14 I 12 12 A I Blose 16 I 16 i 16 19 13 I.amlfair 23 25 25 31 36 39 Kitihey 12 12 Three years ago a resolution was presented to the county convention favoring the nomination of officers by popular vote instead of the delegate system which is now in force.

A committee was appointed to draft new resolutions which will receive the attention of the next convention. Resolutions were adopted expressing sympathy for the Boers, McKinley's administration and endorsing the free silver platform of Bryan. WELL-KNOWN PASTOR TO RESIGN. MES. JOHN F.

LICHTENFELS. Mrs. Ruth Lichtenfels, wife of Lichtenfels, of John Pitcairn, died on Tuesday morning, aged 21 years. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mis.

Ephraim Robinson, of West Wheatfield township, this county. She is survived by her husband and two small children, one an infant aged only one week. The remains will be interred in the cemetery of the Germany Lutheran church, in West Wheatfield township, on Thursday. those fully developed wings is noticeable. the on their Another Musical Treat.

The Indiana band will give a concert on White's lawn on next Friday evening. I McCracken, pastor of Laurel avenue Presby terian church of Johnstown, is announced. Miss Adair has been employed as teacher in the Johnstown schools for several years. The wedding will occur soon, although the date is not fixed. Patriotic Vaudergrlft.

Vandergrift is going tojcelebrate the Fourth of July with a monstrous demonstration, which promises to be attended by the largest gathering which has ever assembled in the history of the town. An interesting program has been arranged. The Indiana band and Company have been invited, and a large delegation from the town will attend. Larere Class Examined. A class of of the teachers of the county took the examination for permanent certificates at the Third ward school on Friday and Saturday.

The examiners were Profs. J. P. Archibald, of Blairsville, W. S.

Trainer, of town, and H. V. Rowan, of Wiconisca, Pa. Now In "Westmoreland County. The civil engineeis who have been engaged in making a survey in this county, are now working in Westmoreland county.

They are at present making their head- (juaiters at Latiobe. dent. cal selections. The members of the Major A. J.

Bolar G. A. R. Post, of Homer City, assisted by the patriotic citizens and school children, paid a glowing tribute to the soldier dead on Memorial Day. In the forenoon, at 10 o'clock, the Post and school children marched to the cemetery, where the graves were decorated, followed by an address to the children by Mr.

John A. Kerr. In the afternoon, at 2 o'clock, memorial exercises were conducted in the Lutheran church. A good choir sang national airs, but the interesting feature of the solemn event was the memorial address delivered by Rev. A.

H. Kay lor, of Pittsburg. Mr. Kaylor's oration was patriotic and impressive, and was a glowing tribute to the nation's dead. The address was in harmony with the spirit of the day and was greeted by an which packed the church to the doors.

Band to Be Uniformed. The members of the Indiana Band will soon be tbe proud owners of uniforms. Navy blue suits have been ordered and the boys expect to have them by July 4, wben they go to Vandergrift to participate in the celebration there. Indiana can now boast of a good band, and one which promises to be a permanent organization. Will Be Married Next Tuesday.

Attorney Samuel W. Miller, of Pittsburg, and Miss Wilma Graff, of Blairsville, will be married, on next Tuesday evening, at the home of the bride's uncle, Dr. Davis, of East End, Pittsburg. The couple are both well known here. The groom is a former resident of Saltsburg.

Addition to the School Library. The Indiana Public Schools have purchased the Britannica Encyclopaedia consisting of 30 volnmes. It will be a valuable acquisition to tbe school library. It was purchased by the admission receipts secured at the commencement. Mrs.

MES. WILLIAM STEFFY. William Steffy, of Pine township, died on aged about 65 years. Her death was due to blood poisoning, resulting from gangrene Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Marion Brown, of Pine township, survive her.

The deceased was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, where interment was made on Friday. JAMES MATHAN. Mr. James Matban, a former resident of this county, died in Johnstown on Monday, aged 78 years, 3 months and 14 days. He is survived by a sister, Mrs.

Susan Hutchison, of East Wheatfield township. The deceased was born in this county, bnt bas not lived here for a number of years. Interment was made in Johnstown on Tuesday. Dr. Hall to Retire from Active Work After a Long Pastorate.

At the opening of the morning service in the Presbyterian church, on Sabbath morning, Rev. Dr. David Hall, the pastor, made the informal announcement that bis labors, as pastor ot the congiegatiou, would end this month. He called a meeting of the congregation for next Tuesday evening, when action will be taken on tbe matter. Dr.

Hall has been pastor of the Indiana church for over 26 years, and he is recognized as one of the strongest and most-talented ministers in this presbytery. He baa been actively engaged in the ministry tor almost 50 years, and before locsting here he held charges at Dayton and Mansfield, 0., and Brady's Bend, Pa. During recent years he bas been in delicate health, and this, coupled with his age, has prompted his resignation. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. Indiana Board of School Directors Organized Monday Evening.

The board of school directors of Indiana borough organized, on Monday evening, by electing the following officers for the year: President, E. M. Lockard; secretary, 8. JL Telford, and treasurer, John B. TaytoE The financial statement of tbe board is not yet completed, and, consequently, a rw- port could not be made at matt ing.

The school debt, however, will be reduced $1,600, and there is good promise that by the end of another year the balance will be paid. Patriotic Plumville and neighborhood honored the fallen heroes with interesting exercises. In the morning, details visited the Dunkard and Lutheran cemeteries west of tbe town and decorated the graves of the soldiers, and, later, the graves in the town cemeteries were decorated by the old sol- Three Head of Cattle Killed. Three belonging to ex-Sheriff T. S.

Neal, of town, were killed by lightning during a recent storm. They were sheltered under a tree on his farm, in North Mahoning township, wben a bolt struck the tree. Lost Away from Home. The Normal Club was defeated on Wednesday at Punxsutawney, by a score of 17 to 3. On account of the wet weather the second game was not played.

Markets--Butter, 10 cents; eggs, lOcenta. Continued on Eiyidh Page, Teamsters Go Free. At Monday's meeting of the town council it was decided to amend the ordinance taxing the teamsters. They are no longer required to pay the license fee. Indiana Won the Game.

A picked nine from town drove down to Elderton on Tuesday and defeated the base ball team there by a score of 22 to 2. LEASES ON A BIG BLOCK. Ten Thousand Acres Are Now Included In the Crooked Creek Coal Field. This week Messrs. John B.

Pantall and J. Clark Speedy, who have secured the Crooked creek coal field for the Rochester and Pitte- burg Coal and Iron Company, purchased in fee simple the Wm. Cramer farm, in White township. This is the second farm which the company has bought. The number of acres now secured in the Crooked creek coal field totals 10,000.

The titles are being examined on a number of the tracts, and payment will be made on these soon. A Social Event. The midsummer dance given by Indiana's society set will be held this year on Wednesday evening, July 4. Stelzner's orchestra will furnish the music. Killed by Lightning.

A cow, belonging to Mrs. Ellen West, of Kenwood, was killed by lightning on Wednesday evening. The cow was standing under a tree, which was shattered by a bolt. Children's Day will be observed in the Lutheran and Presbyterian churches, next Sabbath. THE GOOD WORK STARTED.

Indiana's Old Graveyard Now Being Improved and Levelled. The graveyard at the rear of the United Presbyterian and Presbyterian churches ia going to be improved at last. The trustees have awarded the contract to Mr. John B. Bryan, and this week he has a number of men at work grabbing out tbe wild growth of bushes and weeds, which covers tbe entire ground.

All the stones which are not in place will be laid flat on the graves, and the ground will be graded and levelled. AN OLD MAN FATALLY INJURED Fell from His Porch Roof and Sustained a Fracture of the Skull. Amoe Motter, of Brushvalley township, was fatally injured on Monday. He is almost 80 years old. While on his porch roof he fell, his head striking a stone wall, and he sustained a fracture of the skull, wbich proved fatal He never regained consciousness, death occuring on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.

Prosperous Glen Campbell. 'Squire I. R. McMasters, assessor of Campbell, made his return to the county commissioners on Monday. Since the last assessment, which was six months ago, the population of the busy mining town has increased 186.

These are not all births, however, but the majority are miners who have secured work at the mines. This is, without largest increase in tbe population of any town in tbe county for years. VSPAPERl.