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For the WarcHMAN
A Visit to My Native State.
Having been two months and four days in
the army, andifive years in a solders’ home,and
of course a G. A. R. of high standing, I feel
myself a great hero and as such I concluded
to vist my native state of Pennsylvania and
receive some of the glory which I had been told
should be always paid to the old Penna. sol-
diers whenever they become distressed. I
secured a furlough and bought my transporta-
tion, and tiie next morning I arrived at Broad
street Depot in the city of Brotherly Love. I
was very hungry and not a dime in my pocket.
I saw an elderly gentleman standing close by
to whom I appealed, it being my first effort to
beg. He was interested in ny story and sug-
gested the Philadelphia Hospital as the proper
place for me, and after an hour or more, in
making an effort to secure my breakfast and
failing at every turn, I concluded to get to the
Philadelphia Hospital. A patrol wagon was
called and it soon landed me there,and I mnst
confess it caused a shudder to psss through
me, for I had there become a pauper, which I
did not realize as being very glorious, and af-
ter a bath and relieved of my uniform for the
clothing of the hospital, I began to mature
plans fof my future campaign. I sent to G.A.
R. headquarters to inform the relief committee
of my distress, and after waiting several days
an “ambulance driver” called and after hear-
ing my story he informed me that I had no
business to leave the soldiers’ home and if I
wanted to get to my native home I must apply
to the Board of Charities, which I did through
the kindness of Mr. Roney, Supt. of the Hos.
pital. I was given a ticket to my native town
where I was born and had enlisted as a soldier
in 1861. 1 at once applied to the G. A. R. for
assistance and the commander of the Post, a
man who had never seen the front or heard a
hostile gun fired, had me arrested as a vagrant,
and the Mayor, after hearing the case, said in
open court that he knew 1 was not a vagrant,
and that I was a wounded Penna. soldier, and
if those who claimed to have been a soldier
would persecute a maimed veteran by having
him tried as a vagrant, he, as Mayor of the city
would see me provided for. I was by thisgen-
tlemen taken to his home and there made
comfortable in every respect. The next
morning I was taken to the depot and put on
the train with a ticket for Erie. Arriving
there I at once went to the soldiers’ home and
handed in my credentials which the Mayor
had given me, and after a careful perusal of
them and arranging his eyeglasses to a per-
fect focus on me, he (the commander) told me
very emphatically to leave; that I was a
“tramp” and ne would not give me a meal or
permit eo to remain there a night. I went
out and began to wonder if I coula be in
Pennsylvania or even in civilization. When
a man on crutches with the uniform of a Un-
ited States soldier will present an honorable
discharge for wounds received at the frong in
line of duty, at an asylum maintained and pro-
vided by tax collected from the people of Penn-
sylvania, for the special purpose of providing
for her disabled soldiers, and the institution
in charge of one who claims to be a Christian.
1 went back to the city thinking that I would
like to see Lee's army again before Gettys-
burg and every union soldier] to have? had my
experience for the two days past. Those who
are now so hostile to the soldiers’ rights and
necessary comforts might then be brought to
realize the fact that his great suffering and
distress of to-day is the result of having placed
his body as a living barrier against the leaden
bullets of an uuinvading foe, and that your
comforts are only made by the burdens we
must bear.
I retraced my weary steps back to the city
and applied to the station of police for shelter.
Iwas given what they called tea, some dry
bread and some potatoes boiled with the skin
on and much of their native soil. I was given
the soft side of a bench for my “downy couch”
for the night. Early next morning I took a
stroll to examine the prospect of buying real
estate. I saw some men employed at their la-
bor and near by was some small {in pails
which I concluded contained their dinner. I
watched my chance and got the ownership of
one and moved on further down the street
where I sat down and enjoyed a square meal
at the cost of another, In due time I called
on the Mayor and requested to be j.rovided for
He directed me to go to the Soldiers’ Home,
but after I told him of the inhuman treatment
receivedjthere he thought he could procure
me transportation to my home which I told
him was in another part of the state where a
company of my regiment was organized. Ar-
riving there I went to the Mayor who wanted
me identified, and sent for a man from the
company referred to. He came and I at once
recognized him asa man from my own com-
pany. He did not recognize me from the fact
that when in the army I was a mere boy, and
the last time he saw me was on May 31,1862,
at Fair Oaks, Va. where I was left on that
bloedy field as dead ;but after I showed him
the wound in my groin and the ghastly scar
on my head, and recited a few well remember-
ed incidents of camp life, all came fresh to his
memory and he took me to his humble home
and the next day went out amongst his fellow
workmen and took up a liberal collection, and
after a few days spent wlth those Bread earn-
ers, greatly enjoyed, I went to Lock Haven.
If ever any old comrade becomes distressed
never go to that inhospital town for re-
lief. I requested charity there and was, like a
_ thief, locked upin jail. Nextday I went to the
President of the W. R.C. I told: her my dis-
tress and she directed me to an official of the
Department of Pa. living on Church street.
She said she would have the Relief Committee
all on me, but I had no faith left and went to
the Mayor, who keeps a Drug store on Main
street. I found him to be a business man and a
gentleman. After looking at my papers he
said I deserved more consideration than
what had been shown me by my fellow sol-
diers. He wrote me out a permit for the alms.
house where I went and remained three
weeks, and during all this time not one of the
captains there who represent the G. A. R., who
never saw the front or heard a hostile gun fir-
ed nor one representative of W.R.C came near
mii. I have exaggerated here a little, as one
Captain there, who commanded Co. C. 52 P., V.
at Fair Oaks, Va. did hear a hostile gun fired,
but when he heard it he and his company ran
like turkeys in a hail storm. If anyone doubts
this, look at the war records and see how many
men were killed or wounded or lost in
battle during the war out of the 52 Pa. Then
how me one who is not a G. A. R.
After becoming disgusted at the prospect of
receiving any glory in Penna. for services iv-
en to my country in the hour of need, I took
what money I had out of the collection made
by my comrades nearly one month before.
With this sum I reached Harrisburg where I
caught my crutch between two car tracks
(when being assisted from the train.) I was car-
ried into the depot and the poor authorities
notified. They took me in charge and provid-
ed me a new crutch and ticket to Philadelphia
where I drew my March quarter pension and
left for the National Soldiers’ Home, Va. and
the next time I leave here expecting any sym-
pathy as a soldier I will go South and ask it of
the bravest soldiers the world ever knew,
Some G. A. R. poltroon may say the reason I
received no assistance from them was because
I was not a member of their poss, and I would
spend it for rum. I will anticipate this favorite
subterfuge by saying that I am a communi-
cant of a church, a member otf Father Murphy
Temperance Association, a Master Mason in
good standing in all the credentials, which I
carried proved. Many years ago 1 attended the
then Penna. Agricultural College. I met many
kind people in Centre county. I will now sug-
gest if there is any respectable middle aged
widow with a pension ora small income who
will pool the same with me and make a strug-
gle for life together let her write to H. C.
Chester, Ward No. 1, Hospital, National Sol-
diers’ Home, Virginia.
nem ———
In Memoriam.
Mr. William G. Eaken, of Potter township,
died at the residence of Mr. Joseph M. Gilli-
land on May 18th, 1891, aged seventy-seven
years, nine months and twenty-one days. The
deceased was born, and spent the whole of his
long life, in Potter township. He was a re-
spected citizen, quiet in manner, sound in
judgment, conscientious. In politics he was
a life long democrat, never having voted any
other ticket, and was never known to sacrifice
his principles for any cause. For thirty-five
years he was a devoted christian and member
of the Siaking Creek Presbyterian church,
able in prayer, consistent in life and the type
ofa true christian man. His church sought
him ought as one well fitted for a ruling elder,
but after takingthe call of the church into
serious and prayerful consideration he didno®
see his way clear to accept.
About eight years ago Mr. Eaken was
stricken with paralysis which disabled his one
side and limb and threatened to end his life at
once, and from that time until his death he
was unable to leave his home. Helpless asa
child, one would suppose that his work was
done, and that his usefulness was over ; but
God in his wisdom saw fit to spare his life for
eight long years, and, of all the affecting re-
miniscenses that are gathered up and tenderly
repeated by his friends and neighbors, noth-
ing is worthier to be recorded than how, he
was remarkably sustained by divine grace.
In fact the beauties of his christian character
had only begun to dawn. Patiently and with-
out amurmer he endured his afflictions, and
like Paul would exclaim, “most gladly there-
fore will I rather glory in my infirmities that
the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
Gentleness, patience, christian charity and
purity of heart characterized his life. Even
the worldly minded were led to remark that
nothing but the grace of God |could mould a
life like his. But, at last the end came.
“Uncle Billy (as he was familiarly called by
all who knew him) had finished his work, and
as gently and peacefully as sinking into a
sweet sleep his willing spirit was released
from its frail worn tenement of clay to join
the spirits of the just made perfect in Heav-
en. A large concourse of friends and neighbors
followed his remains to the Centre Hill ceme-
tery, and gathered around his grave to pro-
nounce the last benediction over his body
which was so fittingly inscribed on his casket,
“At Rest,”
“Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in thy grave so low ;
Thou no more will join our number,
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled,
And in Heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed”
ITE GUAT.
The following letters remain in the Belle-
fonte P. O. unclaimed, May 25th, 1891:
Jos. E. Chambers, Mattie Cooke, Thomas
Cato Del, Clinton H. Lytle, Mathias Parker.
When called for please say advertised.
J. A. F1epLER, P. M.
Pine Grove Mentions.
Master John, oldest son of Charles Wright, is
a victim of typhoid fe ver and quite ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gates are visiting re-
latives in Illinois and other western states.
News comes from the hot Springs, Arkan.
sas, where Jacob M. Kepler had gone in
search of health, that he is rapidly improving
and will soon haveregained his former robust-
nass.
Little Samuel Weaver, son of D. P. Weaver,
met with a serious accident on Sunday last.
The little fellow fell off the fence, breaking
his arm below and close to the elbow. Dr.
Woods was summoned and the broken arm
properly adjusted.
Mr. H. M. Snyder, one of our most industri-
ous farmers, met with a serious accident a few
days ago. While leading a horse to water it
became frightened, and rearing on its hind
legs, with a front foot inflicted a bad scalp
wound besides cutting his face and throwing
him against a tree, inflicting other injuries.
Rev. C. T. Aikens preached the annual
Memorial sermon before the members of Capt.
John O. Campbell Post, 212G. A. R., in the
Lutheran church, which was filled with hear-
ers who listened most attentively to the grace-
ful and eloquent tribute paid to the survivors
ofthe war. He urged the buckling on of the
Christian armor without holding up or ridicul-
ing the cherished views of anyone.
The late rains are worth thousands to this
valley. All the growing crops already show
great improvement after an eight weeks
drouth, which retarded planting of spring
crops. From present indications no injury
to wheat has been sustained. In fact the out-
look has rarely been brighter. On account of
prolonged drouth many farmers have nct yet
succeeded in planting the corn, while the
barley and oats are badly parched.
The musical concert held in the Academy
Hall under the direction of Prof. Meyer, as-
sisted by Prof. Lowel Meyer, last Saturday
evening, was quite well attended, considering
the inclemency of the weather. The class
was composed of ninety singers and acquitted
itself very well. Solos, duets and quartetts
were rendered, interspersed with a number of
comic songs which brought down the applause
of the whole house. It was musically and
financially a success. Next will be Prof. Weav-
er at Meek’s church.
Memorial day exercises will be ohserved in
Meek’s cemetery on the 30th inst., at one
o'clock. Prof. C. G. Roop, of Pennsylvania
State College, will deliver the oration. Seryi-
ces at Pine Grove cemetery at 3 o’clock, when
D.F. Fortney will orate; Pine Hall at six
o'clock. Everybody is invited to attend the
exercises, especially old soldiers,, whether
member of Grand Army or not. Since last
memorial day we are called upon to cherish
the memory of eight hundred comrades who
have answered the last roll call, they having
defended the nation in her trial,’/and as oft as
Spring flowers bloom let them be plucked to
deck, the graves in tender and loving recol-
lection of those who haye gone before. To
their memory everlasting honor and to their
ashes peace.
The grist mill owned by J. B. Ard has been
undergoing repairs, and is finally com pleted.
All lovers of good bread will hail the news with
joy that first class roller flour can be had at all
times. That prince of good fellows, Jacob
Wagner, has charge of the mill and has m any
years of experience as a miller, both in the old
and new process, and his judgment is not to
be disputed. The new rollers just started are
of superior quality. They are the McNulty
patent, manufactured by Wolfe & Co.,Mill man-
ufacturers of Chambersburg. Rock Forge, Cen-
tre Hall and Graysville are no longer objective
mills when a first class article guaranteed can
be had at home. In this new enterprise Mr,
Ard certainly is deserving of much credit.
Besides the manufacturing of a good article of
flour it will make a wheat market at home ;
wheat exchanged for flour.
. . Powers Shoe Store.
EAD AND REFLECT.
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NOTHING BUT FACTS.
If you are told that you can buy, in Cen-
tre county, a more reliable or better article
in foot wear of any description for less mon-
ey than you can at Power's Store, you will
their prices and stock.
TWENTY-ONE
find it a mistake by calling and examining
years experience in
the business, in Bellefonte, has enabled
‘them to select goods suitable to the wants
* of the people, both in price and quality.
Their stock is as large, if not the largest,
as any in the county and the shoe business
gets all their attention, and they are familiar
with all the leading manufacturers and job-
bersin the country.
Owing to these facts it is absurd to
think that any one can buy goods for less
money and consequently sell for less.
B&S=Look for the sign of the Big Shoe.
36-20-3m.
Nica STREET.
Liquors.
S CHMr BUILDING.—
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FINE—§ —WHISKIES.
G. W. SCHMIET,
No.
Telephone No. 662.
IMPORTER OF
WINES, LIQUORS ANDCIGARS,
95 and 97 Fifth Avenue,
PITTSBURG, PA,
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Aa=All orders received by mail or otherwise
will receive prompt attention,
36-21-1yr;
Y OU HAVE TREATED
Us LOYALLY
The four years we have been
in business. We consider
ourselves under many obli-
gations to you for the man-
ner in which you have stood
by us. But you deserve
more than thanks, and you
shall have it. We intend to
merit, your patronage now
more than ever.
Moneys scarce—we know
it; but clothing is plenty and
we intend to put it within
reach of the very poorest.
If you want a suit for your-
self, we have everything that
is in the market. We can
give you those cheap shod-
dy goods that you see ad-
vertised for $3 and $4 per
suit. But that is not the
class of goods we want to
sell you. We want to sell
you strictly honest goods,
goods that will give you ser-
vice, that you will be satis-
fied with, and make you
customers of ours for ever.
meaner
Now, then, we will sell
you a suit for yourself that
is all wool for $7. And when
we say @// wool we mean it.
For your boy, if he is within
the age of 14 to 18, $5.50
will get him the same kind
of a suit. If he is within the
age of 4 and 14, and wears
short pants, $3.50 is all that
is needed.
These goods are all worth
a great deal more money
than we ask for them, but
we have got more than we
need. Some are single suits,
odds and ends, a few of them
from last season—but they
are all the greatest values
for the money that you have
ever seen, and you must see
them to get an idea how
cheap they are.
Thanking you again for
past favors, and hoping that
for your interests, as well as
ours, you will give us a call
and satisfy yourself that
there is no place in Central
Pennsylvania where you can
buy clothing cheaper than
from us.
Remain, Respectfully,
M. FAUBLE, Prop'r
Rochester Clothing House,
Bellefonte, Pa.
Opp. Brockerhoft House.
New Advertisements,
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RPHANS COURT OF CENTRE
COUNTY.—In the matter of the es-
tate of Hon. S. 8. Wolf, late of Potter township,
deceased. The undersigned, an Auditor ap-
pointed by said Court to make distribution of
the funds in the hands of the accountant, to
and among those legally entitled thereto, will
meet the parties in interest, for the purpose of
his ApDoinizasnt at his office in Bellefonte, on
Monday the 22rd day of June A. D. 1891, at 10
o'clock a. m. when and where all parties inter-
ested will present their claims or be forever
debarred from eomy in on said fund.
.H. HARSHBERGER,
Auditor.
yr & CO.
The famous firm of OcuLists and Opricrans
OF PHILADELPHIA,
Have arranged to send one of their Specialists
on the EYE to
BELLEFONTE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6th.
He will be at the
—BROCKERHOFF HOUSE.—
From 8.30 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Those whose eyes are causing discomfort
should call upon our Specialist, and they will
receive intelligent and skiliful attention.
QUSny & CO.
924 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa
36 21 1y
UDITOR’S NOTICE. — In the
Orphans Court of Centre county, in
the matter of the estate of David Reese, fate
of the township of Gregg deceased. The un-
dersigned, an Auditor appointed by said
Court to make distribution of the funds in the
hands of the accountants, to and among those
legally entitled thereto, gives notice that he
will attend to the duties of his appointment at
his office in Bellefonte, Pa., on Friday, the
5th day of June, A. D., 1891, at 10 o’clock a. m.,
when and where all parties concerned may at-
tend. WM. J. SINGER,
Auditor.
O THi. PUBLIC.—We take pleas-
ure in informing our many customers
and public in general that we have located our
office next door to Schofield’s saddlery on
Spring street,in charge of J.H. Fritts as agent
who will look after our business and your
wants with pleasure, and when in need of the
best machine the world hasiever known, give
him a call.
THE SINGER MAN’F'G., CO.
36 20 4t
YHE NEW MILLINERY STORE
Maize R. Graham has opened a hand
some line of millinery in the room formerly
occupied by Miss Mary McBride, She will be
pleased to have you eall and examine the
many fashionable things which stock her
counters. 36 18 6t.
UDITOR'SY NOTICE. — In the
Orphans Court of Cent county in
the matter of the estate of Jai. J. Rankin,
late, of Snow Show township, d~ .ased. The
undersigned haying been appointed by said
Court to make distribution of the funds in the
hands of the administrator of said estate to
and among those legally entitled to receive
the same, gives notice that he will be in his
office in Bellefonte, onJune 6th, 1881, at 10
o'clock a. m. for the duties of his said ap-
ointment, where parties in interest will he
eard. E. R. CHAMBERS,
36 19 3t. Auditor.
OTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
of the Bellefonte Gas Company. A
meeting of the stockholders of the Bellefonte
Gas Company will be held at the office of B.
M. Blanchard, No 19 West High street, Belle-
fonte, Pa., on Saturday the 6th day of June,
1891,at 4 o’clock p. m.,to consider the propriety
of authoriziag the Board of Directors to exe-
cute and negotiate a mortgage upon the pro-
perty and franchises of the company, for the
purpose of paying the [rasan mortgage and
other indebtedness of the company incurred
in the construction and improvement of its
plant, By order of the Board. oll
E.M. BLACNHARD,
36-18-3t Secretary
KI PIOIAL SALE.
Muslin underwear !
We have just opened a fine line
of muslin garments, at prices
never before equaled.
Night gowns, drawers, chemise,
shirts and corset covers.
We are offering these goods at
bargain prices, Jou can buy
them cheaper than you can
make them. v
Come in and see the tull assortment.
CASH BAZAAR,
No.9, Sprige Street
"8521 1y
ellefonte, Pa.
WALL PAPER
WINDOW SHADES,
ROOM MOULDING.
HOUSE PAINTING.
PAPER HANGING & DECORATING.
By S. H. Williams,
117 HIGH ST., BELI EFONTE:
We have the Largest Stock and Fine. t Line of
Wall Paper ever brought to this town.
PRESSED FIGURES, BORDERS,
beds iliee S TY OEY
LEATHER EFFECTS.
INGRAINS, BOSTON FELTS,
EMBOSSED GOLDS,
LIQUID & VARNISHED BRONZES
© T FLATS, WHITE, |
BLANKS & BROWN,
IN GREAT VARIETY AND
WITH MATCH FREEZES.
CEILING DECORATIONS for the coming
season are especially beautiful in design
and coloring.
WINDOW We havea large stock of Wind-
SHADES ow Shades and Fixtures, also a
FIXTURES full line of Room Moulding of
various widths and qualities.
With the above goods all in stock, a cor
of good workmen and 25 years experience in
the business, we think we are prepared fora
good Spring Trade at
FAIR PRICES AND SHORT NOTICE
We asi all who think of doing anything ‘in
our line to drop in and examine our goods
and prices.
8S. H, WILLIAMS,
117 High Street.
3644m BELLEFONTE, PA.