THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, PELLEYONTS, PA. FEBRUARY 6, 1902. HAPPEN INGS ABOUT TOWN The Local News Compiled During the Week BRIEFLY TOLDIN A FEW LINES Movements of Our People—Personal Mention, Society Events—What Has Transpired Worthy of Men- tion—-Short Paragraphs —Wm. H. Poorman, of Bellefonte, gets pension increased to $8. ~Rditor Wilbur F. Harris was con. fined to his home with a severe cold, — Miss Rilla Williams, daughter of S. H. William's left last week for Chambers- burg to enter Wilson College as a stu- dent, —Next Sabbath evening im the Re- | sylvania | number reaches 104,435, and last year | ~—QOur Historical Review has been omitted in this issue to be continued next week. -~The attendance at court this week is larger than last, as a number of interest ing cases are on the list for trial. —Moutgomery & Co., the well known clothing firm, have an important an- nouncement on another page of this issue, — Bishop Ethelbert Talbot will preach | at State College Sunday morning and in the evening in St, chuich this place. There are more pensioners in Penn- than any other state. The | they drew $1,378,381. | vance --The Bellefonte Co-operative | Company has announced a voluntary ad- in wages for some of | workmen of 15 per cent, ~-A progressive euchre party will be { held in St. John's Hall, on Bishdd street, formed church, of this place, the subject | of Rev. Schmidt will be, “Luther and his Work." ~The Parker Concert Co. comes next in the course Feb. 7th and will be com- posed of vocal and instrumental artists of high ability. ~January, at the Bellefonte weather station, registered a total precipitation of 1.62 inches—1.47 in. rain and seven smows of 15 inches, — Frank, son of Robt. Miller, has ob- tained a job at Scotia, and Samuel! Fos ter has obtained employment the Westinghouse electrical works at Pitts. burg. in —Isaac Underwood purchased the Idngle property on Spring street now | Lose and will the Isaac Penn eccupied by Mrs. move there from spring. ~Jesse Underwood and Miss Frances Allen, both of Bellefonte, were united in marriage Wednesday evening 26, at the Methodist parsonage by Dr. W. P. Shriner. street In —Jacob Atkey, a former resident of Bellefonte, has left Irvona and again become a citizen of our town, and is pre- pared to take jobs in all-around work, if called upon. —Walter Clark, of Pleasant Gap, who kas been connected with the Falls Oreek Herald, Clearfield county, for sev. eral years is paying his former home a visit and called in to see us —Mounday morning while riding Pleasant Gap to Bellefonte on a bicycle, Roy Barnes, teacher at Coleville reaching Axmann, had both hands on and ears frozen, so intense was the cold. —~Dr. Fisher, other day that his patient the Packer lad of Zion, informed us the in the mountains beyond Pleasant Gap, ly shot and wounde« three who was accidental in the stomach and bowels over months ago, is close on 10 recovery. the Re ms the room vacated re cently the Clothier, open Tharsday, Friday and Saturday of this week. Among some of the Spedia’ goods on sale wil and aprons. — After April 0 M. Bellefonte, will till the broad acres the Dr. Bates farm in Ferguson. Oar town thereby looses a good citizen, The Rummage Sale, by formed church, her by Sim will 1 be hoare made cand '] 1st, Sheets, of of one of whom any neighborhood can well feel proud —a gentleman of homor, and intelligence. probity — Without exception, last Sanday was the worst day we have had this winter Rains alternating with blinding soow, accompanied by heavy winds, made it very disagreeable for pedestrians. The attendance at churches and Sunday from Friday evening at 8 o'clock. You cordially invited to attend, are | 25 cents, i April schools was light in consequence thereof, | ~ Thursday evening 27th, Miss Ethel EB. Kellerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kellerman, of near Belle. toute, was married to Harry H. Auman, an employe of Sheffer & Son grocers, at the rectory of St. John's Episcopal church by the rector, Rev. Geo. I. Brown, They will reside in Bellefonte, ~On Monday afternoon James H. Rine, while emploved in the plaining mill of Crider & Son., putting on a new belt when his right arm became entan. | gled in the belting and before he could free himself his arm was broken near the shoulder. he walked to his home on West High street, ~Capt, J. Wendel Maoffly will lecture here Thursday evening. February 20th, in the court house, for the benefit of | Gregg Post. His subject will be “Spotsylvania.” He participated in this famous battle, being an adjutant in the 145th regiment, and was a Centre coun- ty soldier. He now resides at Des Moines, Iowa, and is one of the foremost olatform orators, «Distinguished arrivals in town this week are, 5. PF. Wolverton, Esq , of Sun- bury, a prominent attorney at the Northumberland county bar, is repre. senting the Lehigh Valley Coal Co, in a case in our courts this week. Also, His Judge McClure, of Lewisburg, who is assisting Judge Tove in holding court this week, there being two courts running, one in the arbitration room and the other in the main court room. C. 8. McCormick, a prominent Lock Haven attorney, also had business in court. J. Fred Kurtz, of the Lewisburg Journal, was also as arrival on Monday evening. Presiding Elder Reemer, U, R. church ‘was also here, Although suffering great pain | -—Wm. Farner, of Potter, was over this week attending court in the interest of the Esher trustees, in people, as one of their the Centre Hall church case to be tried in court, had returned —Edward J. Lucas, who been visiting friends here, Sunday morning to Philadelphia where he is em. ployed in the clothing department of Berg Brothers big store day, and the critter, cer -Sunday was groundhog despi and storms the tainly could see his shadow, te the squalls sun shown brightly and That means six weeks of continued cold weather, D. K. Musser, move from the the the the dentist, expects to room he now occupies in Benner building, on the diamond, to first floor of Petrikin Hall, which will be firnished and ready for occupancy ist. — This week the Meek Harris Adochriy in Clearfield, and the in “confined to the is to come off vitations have not been immediate friends of the families.’’ failed to obtain a list of the presents as we go lo press. Miss Elizabeth Miller, of Lock Hav- en, and Joseph Kelleher, of Belletonte, will be married Tuesday worning, Feb in St. Agnes church, Lock Haven. Mr. Kelleher is the conductor the shifter at this place. ruary ii, on church in the vacant The ladies of the Reformed are holding Sale room of the Reyno They have au int tion of goods that are in demand, a Rums ge lds Bank building to. day eresting collec and from which they will realize a nice sum. the scholars r school enten Friday evening Hi Addition “ir Lend her, ER Mann ; they very pieasantly pias left for their The talent, ASAD gran ained at his bon were Owens at Axe ing games ey o'clock they home at 12 ra ‘Said asha’'. by local OD be in the opera house th and of next nee wil ven gi the evenings on of the 11th, Monday and Tuesday 3 has been in ation for the past few monts and is under the direction of Mrs. Farrish It abounding with good music wil be a production and comedy of high order. Ma) the some fine calendars about town that con. tals some striking photographs of celebrities They are gotten up and is an indication of the character of work that they turn out at that place. Mr. Mallory takes great pride in his work and is considered amoung the lory, artist, is distributing local very tastefully | finest photographers in this section ~It has been observed recently that many of our business men use salt to re- move the snow and ice from the pave. ments in front of their stor=s, An ex. change cautions its readers regarding this matte; as follows : walks, Snow is preferable lo a mixtare the temperature of which 1s fifteen degrees lower than that of the surrounding air. The brine and of salt and snow, slush is a prolific pneumonia breeder | Use sand or | and is prohibited in cities. ashes on walks instead of salt.” We never witnessed youngsters in greater glee and glory than the Belle. foute hopefuls ~lads and lassies—last Sat urday. | out of town, and the big and little coun. try sleds were coming and going all day. This was a big harvest of enjoyment for the boys and girls—to see from ten to fifteen of the happy little ones on a sled, hangiug over the sled -boxes and tucked on the runners, was an amusing sight, and the farmers semed to take it all good naturedly, much to the credit of their kiedly disposition not to begrudge the ride. ~Rev's Rhoads and Goodling, former pastors of the Centre Hall Evangelical charge, were in town this week attend. fog court, The cast of the Centre Hall parsonage and charch being in dispute between the Esher and Dubbs wings of that church. The Dubbs people claim the ownership of these properties wonder a contract entered into with the Esher people, and made a payment ibereon, The Esher people claim that such sale was never sanctioned by their conference. The United Evangelicals are at present John's Episcopal | Glass | their Admission | Costume We | "Do not sait your side- | Sleighing was excellent in and | -J. H. Relouyder, who 0 tocntly had a bad full injuring his left arm, was able to attend court on Tuesday although he carried the arm in splints, —John Nolaf), a fireman on the Penn- sylvania railrcad, whose headquarters will be at Tyrone in the future, has mov. ed his family from Bellefonte to Tyrone, ~Rzra Smith, of Bellefonte, has been granted a pension of $30 per month and Charles F. Romick, of Abdera, one of $8 | per mouth by the government, ~The Farker Concert Company Is { coming on Friday evening, February | 7th, at the court house. It will be a high grade musicle entertainment by professional performers, Something | worth seeing. -During the past week the condition of Bruce Garman has greatly improved and his recovery seems assured. For al- most a week his life seemed to be hang- jing on a slender thread. This will be | cheering news to his numerous friends over the county, This evening at 8 o'clock Major Jeff ries, of Pittsburg, who is Inspector of the 2nd Brigade will inspect Company B, of the sth. Reg. N. G. P. The public is very invited. The company will a better showing at this in. cordially make spection than they ever have before, While the members of the Evangeli- cal church are delighted over the Estey chapel organ, it is well to re. | of | | May 24 mind them that Mrs. Annie E Axemann, did more to secure it by per. Swartz, sonal solicitation thao anyone else. know who secured the is deserve. placed same in the box fhe ing of special credit for her efforts, Five members of the Seneca Indian Choir from the will give English and Seneca languages in Reservation tertainment in the Be! February Cornplanter & vocal en fonte, on Saturday evening, 220d guage they will The appear entertainment will given under the direction of Rev. Critten. | den - This issue of the paper contaios a the Aunval Stajement Commisioners of Centre county supplement, by the We are supplied with 2500 copies by the of. reach our entire not get a copy, which we could not avoid. The statement shows a healthy condi Next be made the various departments further comment will on statement, —~Mr. and Mrs Downs, Kansas, H. Li of celebrate the fiftieth on Wed the 12th James pton, wil supiversary of their marriage pesday evening, February Their home was here pr Kansas “Shree years icy Davidson and an an. f the anpis Mis. Mary IMSiance « CTYSary Das id is that ber mother, was ninety and aratively until comp well A Good Showing Tue 8 this year, Commissioners report appears issue, by supplement, for the past satisfies | the taxpayers, that the hnancial the A hasty glance at it us, and wi affairs of county are Heckman Meyer and Miller _have been faithfal in condition Commissionegs the discharge of their duties, and guard- | ed the interests of the taxpayers in all their in favor of be gratifying doings. A baundsome balance, the county, will and goes to the credit of good housekecp | ing by the Commissioners. The balance 927.03 a8 an excess of asselts over labali. | ties, and a cash balavce of $11,672 76 Entertainment, Will be given at Pleasant Gap, in the | 720d, 1992, consist | were conducted. M , Feb ing of productions entitled “Why We Never Married,” by seven bachelors; and’ School of Blueberry acts Both the above are very comical and exceedingly popular. Comical recita. E. church seven maids and | ‘The Corners,” in three tions, solos, duets, quarteties, eto, will be on the program. Music by Pleasant Gap orchestra; admissivn 10 and 20 cts. Doors open at 7 p. m | exercises begin at 7:45 ——————————— He A — Days of Distinction, St. Valentine day comes on Friday this year. Lent begins February 12 and Easter comes on March 30 this year, an early date, Last Sunday was Candlemas day, com monly known in this country as ground. bog day, when that animal comes out of his bole. According to tradition, if the sun is shining and he sees his shadow be goes back for six weeks of cold stormy weather, If be does not see his shadow the weather will be mild and pleasant. Ir we published but the one article “A Message to Garcia” found on front page, it should be worth the price of a year's subscription to every young man in this county, The employer of men too well knows the great demand for competent, efficient, reliable men, who are equal for an emergency and can ac. complish an important task, Young man, read “The Message to Garcia,” then think over it, | Keisigle, LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. Gathered From the Various Offices About the Court House, MARRIAGE LICENSES. { Harry K. Lingle . . Blanchard Annie N. Bechdel . “ { John Fenton Jr. Philipsburg Nellie Simpson . . “" } J. B. Gates M. B, Cowher f Herbert Dean t Clara Fulton Andrew Smith Port Matilda Mingoville Hawk Run Philipsburg Clarence ILeonanie Sheets - Traman Millard Olive Veihdorfer . - REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. J. Clark Mattern et ux to J. Linn Mat- tern, Jan. 28, 1902; interest in 6 tracts of land In Patton. $100. Wm. Garland to John W, Jan. 8, 1902; 5 tracts of twp. $500. Gilbert Hiler et ux Williams, Jan, 21, 1992; ton. $100, John T. Mattern et ux Reese, Dec, 28, 1901 ; Centre Co's. $825 Sara 8S. Welch Jan. 28, § 300. Pennington, land io Rush to Ebenezer R. 270 acres in Pat to James A. 2iracts in Blair and el ux 1902; to Hanna A. lot in Howard boro. { Rothrock, securing | we | most coupons and | le- |” When singing in the Seneca lan- | io native Seneca | | be | fictals and as there are not enough to | of i list many readers may | Dome at Lemont, | ren and : R wees | the | | at his jor 10 moving to | in a bea thy ithe Pennsylvania State College { sons | Mary at home | | years a resident of Bellefonte, sheet shows the handsome suw of $25 - | in that city, District | ing his age 75 years, 6 months, days. Matilda Mowery Ex, { Jul ¥ 30, 1901; 3 acres | $161. Ww. to G. in W. Gates, Walker twp, Fred Reynolds et ux to July 5, 1901; 107 perches in Potter. $3400. Philipsburg Coal and Land Co., liam Garland and John W, 1901 Harry C Acres 143 to Wil Pennington, ; 2 lots in Rush, $150. John Cooper Dale to Jane Brockerhoff, | Feb. 3, 1902; 1 lot in Bellefonte Frances lowes, boro. McEntire et baron to Chas Aug. 19, 1991 ; 2 in £1700 Mrs. E. E 2, 1601; } lots S. Mulsen to C. E. Long, ot in Philipsburg. L. I. Wetzler et ux to John I. Baytetts Jan. 18, 1902; Boggs twp. $1075 Catharine Stroog’s Adms. to LL ler, Oct. 20, 100 acres 43 in Boggs I. Wetz 1990 |; $1000 - - RECENT DEATHS. Guy ZETTLR of Penn Hall, last, son of Andrew Zettle died after an i ness of catarth., His age | was two years. Mus the SALLIE SCHRECK late Peter aged widow Schreck, died at ber Tuesday evening 28, three child. to mourn her aged 79 years. She leaves a bost of friends tion of finances and good management of | death T ne in East Brush va! MAS STOVER the oldest ey, died Monday 24, home near Livonia. His age is 86 years. Death was due to old age Mrs. J. H his wife having preceeded him by one daughter, Loong ternity exact Mons iy two months ago ROBERT SOMMERVI] ounty, Her parents came she was ang and Syracuse, N She R about was who ngo we at Winburn mars yhert Sommer vi survives her were Wed Tears Services at her late bo nesday afternoon Interment in Union cemeter Mus MARGARET McCKx» Prof. J. Y. McKee, State College, Thursday evening 27 Mis M y at this place widow f died at her , of apoplexy Kee was a native of Howard | $500. | \ | perches | Thursday morning | | this office wi | edunder itizen | | As this paper now | He | LR died | Tuesday | the | home at | ! Pittsburg and was about sixty five years | Her husband who eleven years ago was Vier Presid of age Tent of and ove daughter namely, George and Willis, Arthur, of Interment at State survive town, Onbilo, Pittsburg | lege on Saturday. Hox. JAMES MILLIKEN: ~for late died Toes but of a resident of New York City, died sbout Three | her of Youn gs | and | Col. many | {day morving, 4th, at the Hoffman House from the infirmities of ad vauced age. The remains were brought [to Bellefonte this morning and taken to the Presbyterian church, where services Interment in the Un |1on cemetery. James Milliken was boro in Mifflin county, Pa , July 23, 1826, mak- and ¢ His father died when James was quite young leaving the family in limited circumstances, so that at an early period in life he wus placed with the Messrs, Valentine, of Centre county, as a cerk. He acted as their agent for the sale of their iron’ in New York state and was for several vears located for that purpose in Elmira, N. Y. He later engaged in business with his uncles al Lewistown. In 1850 he entered the grain busivess in Philadelphia, the firm being Richardson & Milliken, but after a few years he en gaged in business more suited to his taste, the manufacture of iron, becoming a member of the Phoenix Iron Company of Philadelphia. At the outbreak of the rebellion be was a member of the Board of Trade, director of several railroad companies, and one of the originators of the Union League. After the war owing to a breakdown in his health he devoted several years to travel abroad. Mr. Milliken was the author of several books of travel to be found in the public libra. ries of Philadelphia and New York, He was considered . man of large wealth. a ~The sale of seats for “Said Pasha,” the opera to be given next Monday and Tuesday evenings, will open Friday morning at Parrish’s drag store. Down stairs 50 cents ; balcony 25 cents, It doesn’t take a lige hitb a row. ot R hot mufhns e with Royal] Baki vder may hot cake 834 OO be freel y eaten without fear of indigestion. JFYURMATION WANTED Certain patrons, through neglig ORUIRT reasons known so themselves, remove rom one locality to anotier, this office We are anxious to locate them so that they may receive thelr paper regularly and for other reasons, important to us, Any one who can furnish the present address of the following will confer a special favor, We give the forwer address FRANK Supers JOU G. Facken, Milesburg Jake Tuuny, Clearfield Pa Hanvey MoCan Ix, Me Betaport A. A. ALEXANDER, Meriden Mas. J.C Brover, Rose WALKER, Snow Shoe LW Hawk Hun enos, or for Bellevue, Oh rans Lown KMax. Wir LONTHWAITE dber Cuan Dex Lemont, Pa WwW. W Liss J. L. ROovren H W. Sn J oun Ware AT. Su A.¥. Musser J. 1. WiLLians Dax Ors {Has Bn Eiwnn F SHER AF. MiLiexn ia my PUBLIC SALE REGISTER. their bills printed at their sales acvertis. ing free until day of be charged so cents has almost 3000 sab ibers sh mid realize the value of such rtisement. It pays to advertise your sales thoroughly Parties having | have this head sale. Obers will | the reader ar See Page d Register TT: HADAY i “4 ewes, | et are Bn freee and farm George Wise Jas W ons H. SHOWERS THURSDAY. Mare 13 M. Harves it on at vam implementa At the res dens northeast of ) eattie, hay Nefl. Auct Wm. Decker wil ee. 3 brood sows me of farming imple usehold goods, at H m. sharp. J. L. Nef! boar Owing ) Ah error sale, the MeFariane farm "stk, wi'l again be offered at ve date, af the Court House miles east of Belle fonte, on Brockerho farm 4 horses eoits, 7 cows, 7 head young eattle, od of hogs and farm implements, at 10 4. wm. Jos Nell. Auet. Mus, ELLER BTOYER Tour«nay, Mareh IF Negi Madisonburg. Wm Heckman will sell live stock asd Tarm Im plements Topsnay, Mareh 1s | WEDSRSDAY, March 10 «near Houserville, on the Henrys Thompson farm : 8 hoses, 2 osits, 15 head callie 28 sheep, ¥ hogs and farm Im plements. BF Hos, Lemont. Wm. Gobeen Anctioneer WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th, 12 10a. m.~H, A Long, will soll horses, eattle, hogs and farm implements. |» Ue southwest of Nittany ¥ OU. on the Adam Decker farm J. L. Neff, auctioneer without notityiny | | WANTED | WANTED | for particulars to J. B_LEATIERS & SON i WEDNESDAY, Manon 10h «8 miles southwest | of » hes Mills. a lot of live stock and farm ng emenis by HM. KE Oonler, Beech, Fa WRDEESDAY, March 19:-One mile east of | Walls Store, live MORK, farm Implements | and household goods, SB Haines WeDNESDAY, Mareh 19:On J. MH. Long's farm. 14 miles southeast of Salona u nn Weight wil sell horses, cattle, sheap In ang farm. ha jmploments, Sale at clock sharp Prbityey March 2:~At the residence of Michael Lamey, deceased. % mile west of Green Burr, Pa, 10a. mm. 2 horses § cows, 2 calves, farming implements. MH, A LaMEy, executor, THURSDAY, Marth WrJames Holl will sell 8 ie, and farm imple slentine farm, | ie Sale at hb am, SATURDAY, M One mile east of Pleas ant Gap: farm ts, live » ook, ele J J Gansniox. Jos LL. Neff, Anot SATURDAY page 3 + X a Neht Po Ploaanat Htation, Moxn ERIE a of Zion § liao EE THE PHOTOGRAPHER OF TO-DAY —— Must be with the latest ing artist hold custom 80 busy Ye! ney Your wanis We Ale goir AND INDUCEMENT FAMILY GR Al 16x20 MEDALLIO? FROM OUR MENT. Pui then set on Dives eon beautiful Mallory-T aylor Studio, wer Lyon & | nt FRGNTS FREE AD COLUMN Make t pment a good Pa OR BALK ville, Fa POR SALS over W ons bershurg FOR SAL} by A J Mover Spring Mills WANTED A RO wa house Tarvished J.J «30.000 bushels of ag ¢ Address the, Bellefonte Produce Co, oeilefont e, Pa fiandle wond White Oak ai 800K and #1 Hickory, Ash per cord and Write Mt Bagle Handle Fact: ry M1 | x7 Eagle, Pa WANTE —Sevaral persons sof character and good repulation in each state (one in this eounty required) to represent and advertise | old exiablisted wealthy business house of solid | nancial standing Salary SIA 0 week! | Qapeusns sdditional, al! payable in Wednesday direct from bead oboe, and carriages furnished. when necessary. Re tereners Enclose self addressed stamped on { yelope, Mansger, 36 Caxton Bulldisg, Ob | Igo tA NX with each FOR RENT: FOR RENT «The Hanoad Furnace farm, ooh tale ng about 160 or 170 aches, new all neesessary big he iN 2 men and 4 horses to do " fais th inach grain, but make » ax Wh to rest on Apply x - oR Hoover, Hannah, A brick dwelling. at _Oentre "a bauire at Centre Demoreat 1 offen. MA REET QUOTA TIONS. Bellefonte— Produce. prices are paid by Sz nLEn & ! ——-——— Bn ————— SR § Eb povind A AER —— i
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