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Bellefonte, Pa., June 7, 1895.
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To COBRESPONDENTS. — No communications
published unless accompanied by the real
name of thewriter.
1795 1895
GAY FIRENEN OWNED
THE TOWN.
Bellefonte’s Reception to Her
Guests.
OUR CENTENNARY CELEBRATION
The Central Pennsylvania District
Firemen’s Association in Conven-
tion Yesterday.
Resplendent in gay colored bunting,
her streets spanned by artistic arches, a
holiday attire, withal, Bellefonte greet-
ed the advance guard of firemen on
Wednesday morning. She seemed
markedly brilliant in the gorgeous con-
ceits which professional decorators had
added to her natural beauty and the ef-
fect was charming,
Wednesday was the beginning of
Bellefonte’s anniversary of her hundreth
year which terminates in the celebration
of to-day. Aside from the meeting of
the Central Pennsylvania District Fire-
men's association there was little of in-
terest on the program, other than the
pretty sights that met visitor's eyes at
every hand. Nearly every building in
the town was decorated, some of them
elaborately, others modest, but withal a
remarkable expression of the pride one
of citizenship.
Many residents of the town in her
early days journeyed hither from distant
points to visit boyhood haunts and re-
new scquaintances and a fair sprinkling
of jolly firemen lent leaven to the
crowds that thronged the streets,
The first delegations of firemen to ar-
rive were those from Philipsburg, Du
Boise and Clearfield who came in over
the Central late Tuesday night, They
were met at the train by the Undine
band and a committee of reception who
escorted them to their hotels. Wednes-
day morning more came and by even-
ing the gaudy shirts of the visiting fire-
men were in evidence everywhere.
The afternoon and early evening were
taken up in convention, the following
being the proceedings:
THE DISTRICT FIREMEN IN CONVENTION
The third anoual convention of the
delegates of the Central State association
of volunteer firemen was held in the
Court House Wednesday afternoon and
evening. The meeting was called to
order at two o'clock by Vice President
Martin G. Lewis, of Philipsburg, who
acted in the place of president Alex
Smith, of Houtzdale. Frank F. Orner,
of DuBoise, acted as secretary. Twenty
one delegates answered to their names
when the roll was called, there being
several who did not arrive until the
night trains. Messrs. 'W. Whitehill,
Waltz and Swires comprised the com-
mittee on “credentials” and made their
report immediately efter the meeting
opened.
A recess of five minutes was allowed
to suable delegates to pay the yearly
dues, after which the formal opening of
the convention was made.
Vice Pres. Lewis, in a well worded
speech, introduced Burgess W. E. Gray
who made the address of welcome. After
a brief but very appropriate talk Mr.
Gray told the visitors that the doors of
Beliefonte were thrown wide open for
theirspecial benefit, and that every citi-
zen of the town would unite to en-
tertain them to the best of their ability.
Ex-President of the State Firemen’s
Association, Gilbert Greenberg, of Hunt-
ingdon, responded to the address of
welcome and on behalf of the visiting
firemen thanked the citizens cf Belle-
fonte for their proffered hospitality. The
secretary then made bis report, includ-
ing the minutes of last year’s meet-
ing, held at DuBois; and also the
minutes of the executive committe
meeting which was held at Osceola.
The committee on ‘‘transportation
and finance’ presented a written state-
ment to the effect that the matter of
transportation could be settled at the
convention and thus save the different
company officers that extra trouble. The
next report to be heard was a verbal one
from M. G. Lewis, delegate to the State
convention last year at Norristown.
Mr. Lewis reported & vote of thanks to
the minor associations and also stated
that all the associations were working
together for the benefit of each district.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of
the afternoon proceedings was the re-
port of the committee on “Topics.” The
subjects in their report were as follows :
“Should not the State Laws be en-
forced compelling property owners to
supply fire escapes ?”’
“Snould not the firemen have protec-
tion from the State government ?”’
What constitutes a good fireman ?”’
The first two subjects were greatly
commented upon, while thelast one was
left untouched, the firemen being too
modest to speak.
The second subject was taken up by
Gilbert Greenberg, of Huntingdon,
who appealed to the firemen to
adopt a resolution praying that
Governor Hastings sign the firemen’s
bill which is now in his hands: The bill
in question is one to pension disabled
firemen, and up to the present time it
has met defeat twice.
Upon the close of this address, a mo-
tion that the resolution be adopted and
that a vote of thanks be extended to Mr:
Greenberg, met with a hearty opproval.
A motion was offered and seconded to
the effect that the secretary shall receive
ten dollars, and the treasurer one dol-
lar per annum for services rendered, and
also that they both be placed unddr $100
bond, during term of office ; the said
bond to be approved by the finance
committee and be filed with the presi
dent of the association. |
In the absence of the treasurer, the
report of finances was read by the sec-
retary who said that a balance remained
on hand of $33.35, No further business
was transacted in the afternoon and the |
session adjourned until 7. p. m.
The Oldest House.—The picture represents the present residence of
Jacob Valentine, corner of High and Spring streets, the rear portion of
which was the first building erected in the town and the place of holding the
first Court here in 1801.
THE EVENING MEETING.
The determining of the place to hold
the next convention, and the election of
officers occupied the greater part of the
evening session. There seemed to be a
general inclination to hold the next con-
vention at Clearfield, and when the
question came up for vote, it was
unanimously decided to go to Clearfield
next year. This selection was received
with applause.
The election for president was next in
order. W. L. Johnston, of DuBois ;
Alex Smith, of Houtzdale, and Martin
G. Lewis, of Philipsburg, were the
nominees, On the first ballot W. L.
Johnston was elected. The other offi-
cers elected were: Vice Pres. J. C.
Smith, of Clearfield, and Frank Weber,
of Philipsburg ; treasurer, F. C. Waltz,
of Bellefonte and secretary W. A.
Moore. of Curwensville.
The business of the session having
been somgisted with the election +of of-
ficers it adjourned to meet next year at
Cleatfield. The following were the
delegates in convention. Representa-
tives being present from every company
in the association.
E. L. Butterbaugh, Volunteer Hose
Co ; J. L. Quinn, Friendship Co., John
Rowan, Vantassel Co., D. North, 4th
Ward Co., H. H. Vosburg, John E.
DuBois Co., H. C. Hyat, J. E. DuBois
Steamer Co., W. L. Johnston, Union
Fire Co., H. H. Berringer, Citizens
Steamer Co., T. F. Casey, Police Pa-
trol Co., all of DuBois. Frank W.
Hess, Hope Fire Co., J. Swires, Reli-
ance Co., Philipsburg. Frank Waltz,
Undine Fire Co., W. T. Hillibish, Lo-
gan Fire Co , Bellefonte ; J. C. Smith,
Clearfield Fire Co, No. 1, Crawford Mec-
Farland, Clearfield Fire Co, No. 2,
Harry McIlvain, West Clearfield Hose
Co; W. W. Carus, Tyrone Citizens
Steamer Co ; W. C. Langford, Houtz-
dale Fire Co., No.1; W. A. Moore,
Rescue Hook and Ladder, Curwensville;
Michael Hand, Columbia Fire Co, Os-
ceola; Harry Endrews, Police Patrol,
Clearfield.
ENTERTAINED AT A BALL.
The convention over the firemen
were invited toa ball given in their
honor by the Undines, than whom
none know better how to properly en-
tertain visitors. Shortly after eight
o'clock the Undines met the visitors at
their engine house on Logan street and
headed by their band formed in parade.
The line swung into Allegheny street
and passed on out to Lamb, thence to
the Armory the scene of the evening's
pleasures. As the firemen paraded
their route was ablaze in many colored
lights and the visitors and their hosts
looked, alike, conscious of their natty
appearance.
Once in the Armory the band struck
up a lively quick step and the grand
march was on. It was led by Jos. and
George McMahon with their sisters.
Noticeable among the many couple
that moved joyously through the
many figures of the march were chief
Whitehill, of the Du Boise fire depart-
ment, with Miss Hull; Frank ‘F.
Orner, secretary of the District Asso.
with Miss Vallange ; Jack Parker, of
the Hope Co. of Philipsburg, with
Miss Pacini ; Mr. Lupton, of the Hope
Co., with Miss M. Vallange and S. M.
Sankey, foreman of the Hope Co. with
Miss Kane. While Frank T. Hess,
the captain of the Hope Co's running
team, Delegates Berringer and Butter-
baugh of Du Boise and others of the
yisitors were content to watch the
pretty spectacle and be numbered
among the “wall flowers.”
The dance was a most delightful af-
fair, conducted to the Queen's taste.
With good music & most spacious ball
and lots of pretty girls the firemen
could hardly bave asked more for its
success. The grand march was the
largest ever seen at a firemen’s dance
here and toward the end of the dance
the Armory was well nigh taxed with
the crowd that thronged the floor.
The wee hours of the morning
found the dancers still merrily tripping
to good Undine orchestra music and
when the last dance was announced
there was a general expression of re-
gret that so delightful aftair had eo
soon ended.
It was breaking day when the last
belated visitors found their hotels to
snatch a wink of sleep as refreshment
for the parade and races of the dawn:
ing mcro.
THURSDAY,
Thursday morning dawned clear
and cool, an ideal day for the parade
and sporte. The rain of the evening
before bad laid the dust and lent a re-
freshment to the thick foliage of the
streets. The morning, trains all
i brought crowds of people into
the town, the largest part of which ar-
rived on specials over the Central.
The place puton a holiday attire for
the occasion and all the time the pa-
rade was forming on Spring street, the
pavements were becoming jammed
with late comers, eager to see every:
thing that there was to be seen.
The parade formed on Spring street
with the right resting on High and
moved in the following order at 11:30
o'clock.
ORDER OF PARADE.
Chief Marshall, Col. A. Mullen; Aids, T.K,
Morris, Hard P. Harris; Chief burgess and
city council in carriages.
First Division. Marshall, John N. Lane;
Aids, J. L. Montgomery and R. F. Hunter. F.
C. Williams, Chief Bellefonte Fire Depart-
ment. Chiefs of all other departments.
Chiefs of all visiting companies. Volunteer
Fire Co., Union Steam Fire Co., Fourth Ward
Fire Co. Van Tassel Fire Co. Friendship
Fire Co., John E.DuBois Engine Co.; DuBois.
Coleville band ; Smokey Hollow Fire Brigade,
Citizens Steam Fire Co. with Steamer, Tyrone;
Hand & Hand Fire Co., Leek Haven. Belle-
fonte band ; Logan Steam Fire Co. with Steam-
er and Hook and Ladder truck, Bellefonte.
Second Division. Marshall, G. L. Jackson;
Aids, L. B. Woodcock, Ed. Hoy. Zion band,
Hope Steam Fire Co. with Steamer, Shitips
burg ; No. 1 Co., Houtzdale. Clearfield band ;
Clearfield Fire Co., West Clearfield Fire Co,
Clearfield. Friendship Hook & Ladder Co.
Tyrone. Drum Corps, Excelsior Fire Co.
Bellwood. .Undine band ; Undine Steam Fire
Co. with Steamer and Hose Carriage, Un-
dine Fire Co. Jr. Hose Cart and Old Hand
Engine, Bellefonte.
NOTES.
Hope Fire Co., of Philipsburg, was
greeted with cheers all along the route.
The Smoky Hollow Fire Brigade
and band, of Coleville, was a feature
that lent much amusement to the
march. The boys deserve much cred-
it for their original conception and cre-
ation of the ridiculous in firemen.
Among the organizations that stood
out prominent everywhere were the
Clearfield and Houtzdale companies.
Both handsomely dressed and execut-
ing military evolutions that displayed
their knowledge of tactics.
The Urdines, with their band full
company, hose carriage, engine and
old fashioned pump, met with a rous-
ing reception. Their appearance was
decidedly natty and the fact that they
brought up the rear was a good
stroke in that they left such a fine
impression as the end of the parade.
The Logans easily carried off the
honors for elegance of appearance.
They looked superb in their long tan
coats while perched high on top of
their engine Bob McGhee, of Lock
Haven, the enthusiastic old volunteer
who follows the firemen everywhere,
added a dignity which heightened that
of the tall Logane.
All of the bandein procession play-
ed well.
The line of march extended over the
following route :
Up High to Allegheny ; north Alle-
gheny to Lion, Lien to Spring, Spring
to High, High to P. R.R. depot,
countermarch on High to Spring to
Bishop, Bishop to Allegheny past the
reviewing stand in tront of the court
house, after which the organization
will be at liberty to drop out of the
‘line.
The Houtzdale Co. made & break in
the parade by countermarching even
before it passed the Bush House and
thus made it impossible for many peo-
ple below to see the latter part of the
parade.
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ATE (REE hs
All along the way surging masses of
cheering humanity expressed their
approval of this or that organization as
it stepped bye on parade.
SOME OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN LINE.
Hore Fire CompaNy No. 2, PHILIPSBURG.—
Wm. Way, president; S. W, Lukens, chief; S.
W. Sankey, foreman ; Elmer Laport, 1st asst. ;
Axel Paul, 2nd asst. foreman; Wm. Potts,
Frank Hess, Martin Cramer, Lawrence Mor-
gon, Clarion Jones, Chas. Dixon, James Me-
Cabe, Chas. Calahan, L. B. Calahan, John Lup-
ton, John Botright, Wm, Sommerville, Thos.
Grant, John Johnston, Claude Amerman, Geo.
Simler, Grant Smith, Reddy Cowan, Barney
Kinkaid, John Simier, Daniel Potts, Thomas
Hancock, Jack Parker, Perry Cole, Thomas
Acton, John Howard, Wm. Crashaw, Chas.
Simler, Jeores Fleck, John Wolfe, Harvey
Ammerman, Thos. Horn, Thos. Bolick, James
Walley, Jas. Harr, Noah Parker, Thos. Cra-
shaw, Lee Hudson, Chas. Metz, Chas. Abott.
“Josephine and Zantonia.”
CrEARFIELD No. l.—Jno. Baumgardner, L.
Boyle, H. W. Wilson, Jas. Sutton Jr., Dennis
Cramer, Thos. Wilson, J. D. Connelly, D. J.
Gingery, Ward Logan, H. A. Schiefer, Adam
Endress, Tay indress, J. C. Smith, J. H.
Ross, C. E. Hoover, Chas. Endress. S. T.
Doughery, Guy Mahaffey, G. J. Kragle Al-
bert Kline, B. F. Chase, W.F. Bradley, C. E.
Chase, Jas. Murray.
Cimizens No.2 or TyroNe~W. W. Carns,
resident ; L. D. Rafferty, foreman; T. 8.
rmine, driver ; R. J. Grady, J. B. Foster, W.
Snyder, Mac Snyder, Geo. Dean, Chas, Van-
reoyae, Chas. Stuther, W. B. Stofter, George
Calderwood, John Gates, Abe Benner, Charles
Ermine, Geo, Givler, Harry Albright. Roy
Wertz.
HourzpAre Fire Co. No. l.—Alex Smith, A,
H. Rumberger, J. D. Spraim, W. C. Langsford,
S., H. Mills, Jere Mills, Ed. Mull, M. Dewalters
H.C. Walker, Geo. Jays,, Chas. Chambers,
John Campbell, Chas. Wilson, Wm. McKenzie ,
Alex Cooper, James Lucas, Geo. Brown, R.
Forsythe, Thos. Simler, Robt. Lowe, John
Hallman, Ed. Hallman, Thos. Herron, W. J.
Herron, Thos. Snyder, Wm, Hayes, F. J.
Hiller.
Union Hose Co. No.'2, DuBoisg, Pa.—J. Pres.
Rensee, C, C. Hoover, secretary; J.0. Miller,
foreman ; H. A. Landis, Fred Schoonover, A-
C. Hanson, Jas. Zeigler, Sid Bell, Wm. Rus-
sell, John Sering F. McMichael, E. A. Gray,
H: i Berringer, W. L, Johnston, Wm. Patton,
Wm. Poorman.
Haxp 1x Hanxp Fige Co. Lock Havex.—C. E.
Oberheim, president ; Daniel Rhoe, foreman ;
Daniel Colby, 1st assistant foreman; G.
Schmidt, 2nd assistant foreman; Daniel
Meyers, assistant chief ; H. L. Oberheim,
James Marshall, William Haviland, Bert
Painter, Jacob Keller, W. Gillespie, Charles
Truckenmiller, Alden Brown, Linn Donovan,
John Miller, Harry Tucker, Daniel Meyers,
Assistant Chief, Leader.
Four Warp Hose or DuBoise.—Clyde Hat»
ten, Wm. McCloskey, foreman; J. C. Ander-
son, D. E. North, Al. Smiley, John Hoover,
Chas. Betz, Jas. Hoover, Wm. Hoover, Baker
Hoover, Charley Luce, J. J. Brown, Joe Zeig-
ler, Cap. Irwin, Andrew Wilson, Sam Creamer,
Joe Ross, Roy Clark, James Irwin, E. W,
Harshberger.
BerLwoop ExceLsior Hose Co.—T. P. Greer,
president ; Wm. Bush, chief; Frank Wertz,
2nd asst. fireman ; J. W. McCloskey, 3rd asst.
fireman ; Sam’l Lucks, Herbert Acker, E. Col-
lins, Fipene Wentzel, A. Myers, E. N. Root,
Frank
R. Shaner, John Gher, Jacob Shaner, Oliver
Rush, S. Williams, Frank Wesley, F. Half-
pens, Howard Boyles, J. Bathurst, R. L.
ertz, F. Stevens, Ed. Cherry, B. F. Briggs,
0. L. Weaver.
THE ATHLETIC TOURNAMENT.
The firemen of the district met to
measure their athletic qualtities on
east Howard street, somewhat be-
hind schedule time for the tournament,
yesterday afternoon, but the lateness
of the hour did not detract from the in-
terest taken in them.
There were crowds of spectators to
watch the bare legged contestants in
the running races and cheer or look
glum as their favorites won or lost. The
events came off in the following order :
Hose Contest.—Run 600 feet in all
and lay 200 feet of hope, making all
connectiors, was won by Hose No. 2,
of Philipsburg. Time 33 seconds—
Houtzdale was second in 36 4-5 sec.
First prize, $30 ; second prize, $10 lan-
tern.
Tallest Fireman—James
man, of Du Boise.
Ammer-
CENTRE COUNTY COURT HOUSE AND JAIL.
eaver, W. T. Isenberg, C. Weaver, H. :
A. Douglas, Wm. Zimmerman, Adam Hogan, |
Best Band—The Volunteer Fire Co.
Band of Du Boise, $10.
100 yd Foot Race—Won by Chas.
Litz of Du Boise. Time 10} sec.
Prize, a hat.
Hub Race—Run 1000 feet won by
Hope No. 2, Philipsburg, in 42 1-5 sec-
onds. Prize $15.00.
Drill—Won by the Houtzdale Co.
Prize $15.
Largest Company—Won by Hope
No. 2, Philipsburg. Prize $10.
Best Uniformed Co—Won by Hope
No. 2, of Philipsburg. Prize $15.
Potato Race.—Won by W.P. But-
ler, of Philipsburg, in 1 min. 51 sec.
He ran 50 yds and gathered six potatoes,
ne ata) time, and won a handsome um-
brella.
Steamer Contest—As the Hope Co.,
of Philipsburg was the only organiza-
tion to bring an engine, it won tha $50
prize very easily. It was too bad tbat
more engines were not in the contest,
but the home steamers being debarred
the Hopes had an easy time of it.
The sports were decidedly interest-
ing and amused a great crowd,
though the Philipsburg aggregation,
seemed inclined to walk off with ev-
erything in sight.
In the evening the grand pyrotech-
nic display wound up the fire-
men’s day abroad and by
midnight most of them where
well on their way home, well
pleased with their visitto Bellefonte,
and satisfied that the firemen of our
town know how to entertain royally.
EE ITT as
THE HOME COMPANIES-- THE
ENTERTAINERS.
Bellefonte is truly proud of her pres-
ent efficient fire department. In the
past they frequently demonstrated
their usefulness, and at present
their splendid equipment of modern
steam engines and all necessary appli-
ances along with brave hearts and will
ing hands, give a feeling of confidence
and security to every property owner
in our beautiful town from the dan-
ger of desolation and destruction from
the fiery flames. For volunteer fire-
men, we doubt if a better record can be
shown by any similar organization in
the states.
LOGAN FIRE COMPANY.
This company has contintied its or-
ganization since 1868, and to-day is
in a flourishing condition, and is
comfortably located in their house on
Howard street. In December, 1890,
the company took an advance step by
purchasing from the Silsby company,
Seneca Falls, N.-Y., one of their best
and latest improved steam fire engines.
It is a thing of beauty and a powerful
machine for throwing water. In addi-
tion their equipment consists of a hose
carriage and 500 feet of hose, a hose
cart and 400 feet, hook and ladder
truck, formerly owned by the Coronet
company which disbanded over a year
ago. They are provided with gum
overcoats and boots for service, while
tor dress occasions they have a hand-
some new uniform consisting of regu-
lation, long drab overcoats, helmets
and belts. The following are the Lo-
gan’s present officers for 1895 :
President, W. T. Hillibish ; vice, John Hull
recording sec., H. J. Jackson ; financial sec.,
John McGinley; treasurer, J. D. Seibert;
trustees, Thos. Shaughensey, Ed. Cunning-
ham, W. T. Hillibish ; chief, H. D. Yerger ;
1st assistant, Robert Montgomery ; 2nd assist-
ant, John Strayer ; 3d assistant, Robert Morri-
son ; 4th assistant, Geo. Cunningham ; chief
engineer, J. D. Seibert; 1st assistant, W. T?
Hillibish ; 2nd assistant, Oscar Yerger; fire-
man, Elmer Yerger ; 1st assistant, J. Gentzel ;
2nd assistant, Harry Rhine.
ROLL OF MEMBERS.
Wm. T. Hillibish, John Hull, H J. Jackson,
John McGinley, J. D. Seibert, Ed. Cunning-
ham, Thos. Shaughensey, H. L. Yerger, Robt.
Montgomery, John Strayer, Robert Morrison,
Geo, Cunningham, Oscar Yerger, Elmer Yer-
ger, J. Gentzel, Geo. Harman, Wm. Scott,
Orin Miller, Harvey Miller, C. M. Garman, F.
C. Williams, John Trafford, C. M. Heisler, Sam
Guisewhite, Ed. Shrom, J. M. Cunningham,
Ollie Miller, Geo. Pasig, Henry Haupt, M.
Shields, John O'Conner, R. S. Brouse, Harry
Rhine, James Hull, Geo. Tate, Chas, Cham-
bers, Frank Galbraith, Kirk Tate, John Knise-
A John Anderson, Jr., Hugh 8. Taylor,
hilip McGinley, Wm. Sunday, Harry Yilen
John Q. Miles, Elias Sunday, Joseph Right-
nour.
THE UNDINE COMPANY.
The organization of the Undine
company in 1871, was not successful
in keeping up a continuous existence.
It has several gaps, but not withstand
ing that, it is now on deck every time
the alarm sounds, and to-day can
show a vitality, an organization and
equipment that is admirable. In 1875
the company was reorganized and re-
mained in existence until ’85. The ter-
rible fire on “*Strychunine corner” that
winter destroyed their comfortable
quarters on Bishop street and the
company again practically disbanded.
All the appliances were taken in
charge by Ed. Brown Jr., and kept in
the Brant house stable until 1887,
when their present house was built on
Logan street. Council advised the re-
organization of the old company,
which continued again until Decem-
ber, 1891, when the present company
was formed. It is justly due the pres-
ent organization to say that they have
been the most progressive and energet-
ic of all their predecessors. In the
past three years they have purchased,
and paid for, a large Clappe & Jones
steam engine that is the pride of the
boys, and on many occasions did effi:
cient service. The company had re
cently made to order a set of hand-
some blue uniforms, trimmed with
white braid, and always make a splen-
did appearance on dress occasions.
_ The new Undine band is another dis-
tinguishing feature of this company’s
progress. This band was organ
ized in October, 1894. All the musi-
cians are firemen, they wear the
regulation uniform, the instruments
are silver and of the best and
latest design, and their renditions are
of a high order. The company thus
has its own music on all occasions.
Wm. T. Royer is leader of the band.
The company’s equipment consists of
engine, hose carriage, hose cart, sup-
ply of hose, gum ceats, boots, etc.
The old hand engine is still kept by
them as a relic; it was never used on
more than two or three occasions, The
following are the present officers of the
company :
P. H, Gerrity, president; Ben Huffman, vice;
Wm. Rhinesmith, recording sec.; Jacob
Knisely, financial sec. ; Ed. Brown, Jr. treas-
urer ; F. C. Walz, chief; Joe McMahon, 1st
assistant; Andrew Knisely, 2nd assistant;
John Keeler, 8d assistant; chief engineer,
Joseph Wise; 1st assistant, Wm. Rodgers;
2nd assistant, Wm. Allen ; 3d assistant, P. H.
Gerrity ; 4th assistant, Jacob Knisely ; trus-
tees, Joseph Beezer, Scott Lose, Christ Smith.
Wm. Allen, P, H. Gerrity, Thomas Howley,
J. 8. Knisely, F. C. Walz, Wm. Doll, Toseph
McMahon, Joseph Wise, E. Brown, Jr., ALS,
‘Garman, J. S. Lambert, Joseph Beezer, C. B.
Garman, Geo. Doll, John Keeler, Wm. Hill,
John Bauer, John M. Beezer, J. 0. Gillen,
Andrew Knisely, E. J. Gillen, Geo. McMahon,
Wm. Rhinesmith, Alf. Baum, Ben Huffman,
Wm. Flack, Wm. Rodgers, L. Doll, Jr., John
Anderson, Anton Zephart, Walter Gerrity,
Joseph A. Beck, Harry Beck, Frank Taylor,
Wm. Derstine, W. Scott Lose, W. P. Smith,
John Noll, Wm. T. Royer, John MecSuley,
Christ Smith, J. B. Gentzel, B. Frank Deitrick,
Fred Smith.
——A drop of castor oil in the eye to
remove a foreign body is an efficacious
and often more manageable than the
frequently recommended flaxseed.
——TFigured China silks 20cts. a yd ;
striped wash silks 30cts. a yd.—Lyon &
Co.
——The coming Centennial of Belle-
fonte—will be an enormous and phe-
nomenal success, mark our work for it.
Our clothing business is going to be
greater than ever--and to enable you to
“fall into line”’—we give you all the
opportunity you can possibly wish.
Buy clothing, hats, mens furnishings,
ladies waists, chemisettes, ties and Ster-
ling silver sets for waists from us.
MoxNTGoMERY & Co. tailors and
clothiers.
ARMORY CO. B. 5th, REG. N. G. P.
WHERE You CAN Buy THE CHEAP-
EsT.—-It is a question of dollars and
cents afterall. No matter what people
say it is as natural to save a penny in
buying as it is td eat dinner at the din-
ner hour. Opportunities to make great
savings are not often to be had, but
Lyon & Co’s., big advertisement in
this issue affords just such a chance.
Read it and profit by the bargains it
holds out. A dollar saved is a dollar
earned.
Bellefonte Grain Market.
Corrected weekly by Geo. W. Jackson & Co:
The following are the quotations up to six
o'clock, Thursday evening, when our paper
oes to press :
id WHERE verses crsre corsriseest uesssuseenseesesst 75
Rye, per bushel..... del) 5.50
Corn, ears, per bushel....... 25
Corn, shelled, per bushel. 50
Qats—new, per bushel. 32
Barley, pe ushel....... 48
Ground laster, per ton... 9 50
Buckwheat per bushel... ceerenens 40
Cloverseed, per bushel. .86 00 to 87 00
Bellefonte Produce Markets.
Corrected weekly by Sechler & Co
Potatoes per bushel 60
Eggs, per dozen. 12
Lard, per pound. 8
CountryShoulde 8
8
12
Tallow, per poun 4
Butter, per pound.. 12%
The Democratic Watchman.
Published every Friday morning, in Belle-
fonte, Pa., at $2 per annum (if paid strictly in
advance); $2.50, when not paid in advance, and
$3.00 if not paid before the expiration of the
year ; and no paper will be discontinued until
all arrearage is paid, except at the option of the
publisher.
Papers will not be sent out of Centre county
unless paid for in advance.
_ A liberal discount is made to persons adver-
ising by the quarter, half year, or year, as fol-
OWS :
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uarter Column (434 inches)
Half Column ( 9 inches)...
One Column (19inches)............... 55
Advertisements in special column 25 per
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Transient advs. per line, 3 insertions......20 cts.
Each additional insertion, per line.........
Local notices, per line......uueeuees “
Business notices, per 1ine....c.ccoueueeieiians 10 ets.
Job Rrinting of every kind done with neat-
ness and dispatch. The WarcmmaN office has
been refitted with Power Presses and New
Type, and everything in the printing line can
be executed in the most artistic manner and at
the lowest rates. Terms—CASH.
All letters should be addressed to
P. GRAY MEEK, Proprietor.