REA ———
"persons making the run in the shortest
-story for it was fully ten minutes from the
. dents of the place. She was a thoroughly
_ cherries taken from branches of the same
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BHilefonte, Pa., June 10, 1896.
To CorrespoNpENTS.—No communications pub-
ished unless accompanied by the real name of
the writer.
THINGS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY
——The Zion band will appear in new
uniforms ere long.
——A new Jones for the Tyrone Herald
staff has arrived and Mr. and ‘Mrs. Claude
Jones are justly happy.
———John La Porte Given, a former resi-
dent and well known in this place, was
graduated from Cornell, on Wednesday.
——There will be a balloon ascension,
with parachute drop, at Hecla, when the
Undines picnic there on the 4th.
——The Pleasant Gap band will hold a
festival at that place on the evening of
June 20th. The Zion band wjll furnish
the music.
——Abe Baum took five Lock Haven
men to Penn’s cave recently and the
weight of the six men in the carriage ag-
gregated 1,259 pounds.
. —DBroker Kirk has closed his stock ex-
change in this place because of poor busi-
ness. He will enter some other work, but
will continue to reside in Bellefonte.
——The commission recently in session
to determine the value of the turnpike be-
tween Bellefonte and Milesburg, with a
view to condemning it in court, placed the
value at $2,000
——Pursuant to their annual custom
Bellefonte castle K. G. E., will attend divine
services at the Reformed church next Sunday
morning in a body. The sir knights will
meet at the castle hall at ten o’clock sharp,
and will proceed from there to the church.
——About the only entertainment prom-
ised in Bellefonte, so far, for the 4th of
July, is the Undine fire company’s picnic
to be held at Hecla park. It will furnish
apleasant day off for many of our people
and deserves to be liberally patronized.
——~Gen. Beaver and Mr. J.C. Weaver
will conduct services in the Presbyterian
church at Hublershurg on Sabbath evening,
coming. They should be greeted witha
large congregation, which would find much
profit in their teachings.
—Over 300 Sunday newspapers wera
sold in this place last Sunday, and we
haven’t heard of any movement on the part
of our very goody-goody people to enforce
the blue laws, for the punishment of the
sinner, who thus catered to the desires of
the news-wanting people.
—On Wednesday Hays W. Mattern, of
Warriorsmark, was married, in Mifflinburg,
to Miss Helen Heckman, daughter of Rev.
Isaac Heckman, of that place. Hays isa
graduate of State College and is now one of.
the civil engineers connected with the
Gettysburg national park.
——A bicycle race from this place to
Pleasant Gap and return in which Benjamin
Bradley, Lester Sheffer, Harry Gerberich,
George Williams, Lewis Wetzel and Joseph
Lose, and possibly others for this, Friday,
evening. Prizes will be given to the three
time.
——John Wagner can now pose as the
fisher of the season. Last Friday evening
he caught a trout just above this office that
measured fifteen and a half inches. It was
a beauty and John has reason to tell a big
time it was hooked until it was safe on
land.
—A home talent concert, that promises
to be very good, is to be given, Tuesday
evening, for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A.
You are most cordially invited fo be pres-
ent and besides helping a cause that is the
most worthy and needy in the town you
will have the pleasure of hearing all of our
best musicians.
——Children’s day services will be held
in the Methodist church, on Sunday morn-
ing, at 10:30 o’clock. The little ones of
the primary department have been drilling
under their superintendents, Mrs. F. W.
Crider and Mrs. Harry Schreyer, for some
weeks and the entire program will be car-
ried out by them. >
——The patrons of the leap year as-
sembly, that is to be given in the Armory
on Thursday evening, the twenty-fifth, are
Dr. Harris, Harry Keller, Howard Lingle,
L. T.. Munson, Ellis Orvis, John Potter,
‘Henry Quigley, W. F. Reeder, T. A.
Shoemaker and J. L. Spangler. Henrietta
«Biitts, Katharine Harris, Myra Holliday,
Elizabeth Muffly and Mildred Smith are
the committee.
—On Sunday morning, Mrs. Sarah
wife of Henry Ryman, died at her home in
Milesburg, of a general breaking-down of
the system due to old age. She was seventy-
nine years old and one of the oldest resi-
kind, good woman who will be missed
greatly by her aged husband and daughter
Jane. Her son James lives in Montana.
She was buried, Wednesday afternoon, in
the Milesburg cemetery.
——Mr. Philip Kephart and his son, who
live in the vicinity of Zion, were in town,
on Saturday, exhibiting the practical ef:
fect of spraying as a means of improving
fruit. They had two boxes of red-ox-heart
tree. Early in the season they had sprayed
one part of the tree with London purple,
leaving the rest without the spray so as to
discern, if possible, any benefit that might
be derived. The result was that the o
cherries from the sprayed limb were at
least a fourth larger than the others and
were specimens of perfect fruit.
RR ne a
The Thirty-Sixth Annual Commence- filiated- with the Baptists,
ment.
The Pennsylvania State College Closes Another Year
in Making the Beginning of a New Life for Thirty-
one Graduates.—The Crowd Not as Large as Was
Expected but a Thoroughly Appreciative One. The
Interesting Exercises of Commencement Period.
The thirty-sixth annual commencement
exercises at The Pennsylvania State Col-
lege took place, June 14th to 17th, inclu-
sive. During the days which marked the
end of another college year and the begin-
ning of a new life for thirty-one graduates
from the institution crowds of people were
attihcted thence, either from personal
friendship for those who had completed
their education or out of a desire to see and
hear the many things of interest that at-
tend such exercises. Those who make a
practice of visiting the place, year after
year, found their time profitably spent in re-
newing the many friendships made during
former visits and in acquainting themselves
with the changes that are constantly mak-
ing for the cause of a better seat of learn-
ing. To those who saw The Pennsylvania
State College for the first time there was
that inevitable delight and surprise that
has never failed to charm in the past and
will grow apace with the strides the Col-
lege is making toward university rank.
Beautiful by nature, refined by that in-
tellectual atmosphere that prevades all
educational settlements and, in a sense, re-
moved from the disturbing influences of
the outside world the College is a little
world of its own. Pure, wholesome in its
isolation it impresses one as the ideal place
for young men and women who are form-
ing the habits that will control their fu-
ture and laying the foundation for the work
of a life time.
The institution is too well known to
need a discription at this time. It has
commanded public attention in so many
ways of late that nearly everyone is familiar
with the work itis doing and with the
splendid equipment which the State only
recently came to realize that it deserves.
But a word as to the history of the College ;
its founding, would possibly be -of more
interest.
It was organized in 1859 as the ‘“‘Farm-
ers’ High School,” and its object then was
to give an exclusively agricultural educa-
tion. Its organization, however, was upon
a collegiate basis from the beginning, and
its name was, in 1862, changed to ‘‘The
Agricultural College of Pennsylvania.”
Subsequently, the Legislature of the State
having appropriated to it the income from
the proceeds of the national land grant,
and the field of its work having thus been
necessarily enlarged, its name was, in 1874,
again changed, and it has since been known
as ‘““The Pennsylvania State’ College.” It
is very nearly the geographical centre of
the State and boasts the possession of four
hundred of God’s fairest acres. In the
campus, alone, improved and used for
building sites and recreation grounds there
are sixty acres of land. :
The principal income of the College is
derived from the proceeds of the sale of
public lands donated to the State by the
general government for college purposes.
The State holds these proceeds in trust, for
which it has given its bond for $500,000,
on which it pays interest to the College at
the rate of six per cent. per annum. An
additional sum of $15,000 a year, to be in-
creased $1,000 annually until it amounts
to $25,000 a year, is appropriated to the
College under the provision of the act of
Congress, approved August 30th, 1890.
The control” of the institution is vested in
a board of trustees, consisting of twenty-
three members. It will be seen from the
foregoing that the actual income, aside from
the nominal sum received from students,
is woefully small, and the wonder it is that
the College has been able to make its way
at all, let alone attain the position of promi-
nence is now holds among the educational
institutions of the country. The State has,
for the most part, acted in a niggardly
fashion towards it, not seeming conscious
of its own obligation, under the national
land grant, to take proper care of the child
it promised to support. The College is
most too young to expect to be benefited
by legacies from those who know and ap-
preciate it and its posision as a state insti-
tution has a tendency to deprive it of the
endowments that have made other schools
so rich and independent.
It should be a matter of gratification to
every citizen of this Commonwealth, the
study of the expansion of a great depart-
ment college from the narrow lines of a
‘‘high school,” with but one aim and but
one course. From a single course in Agri-
culture there has evolved an almost perfect
system of practical and theoretical training
in sciences, arts and classics which is free
a3 the air we breathe and within the reach
of all who care to take it.
BACCALAURATE SUNDAY.
The Rev. Russell H. Conwell, of Phila-
delphia, preached the last sermon to the
class of '96, in the College chapel, at 10:30,
on Sunday morning. Though the weath-
er was threatening and the heavy rains of
the day before had made it anything but
pleasant to be abroad the chapel * was filled
to its utmost with an assemblage of eager
people. The fame of the eminent divine
had traveled hither years ago. Some had
heard him before and were anxious to hear
him again, while others were drawn by the
reputation of the minister and the knowl-
edge that a treat invariably awaits those
who attend the baccalaureate. Rev. Con-
well talked to the Seniors particularly, but
the precious see he scattered were wafted
to all parts of the chapel. “Godliness is
profitable in all things’ was the text from
which he drew a most inspiring lesson.’
Infidel that he once was the intensity of
his christian nature is necessarily heighten-
ed by his own rescue from the depths. Af-
‘awarding him the prize.
though
broad gauged in his views, he gave one of
the clearest and most convincing argu-
ments that every hope of man, not founded
on Christ, must eventually fall. The ser-
mon certainly left a deep impression on the
minds of the men who are now scattering
to all parts of the country to begin the life
he asked them to lead for the glorification
of the Creator who gave it.
MONDAY.
Monday of the week is usually a day of
final ready making. Things about the in-
stitution are given the last beautifying
touch and the matter of entertainment is
properly begun. The morning trains car
ried many visitors to the place, all of whom
found accommodation through a system
that has only recently come to afford that
comfort which guests require at such a
time. The growth of the village, the Inn,
and the fraternity houses are the agencies
that have done so much in late years to ob-
literate the memory of former commence-
ments at which every one was cramped for
quarters and most visitors packed away
like so many sardines in a box.
At 2 o’clock in the afternoon the inter-
class athletic sports, for the silver trophy
cup offered by the class of 92; were con-
tested on Beaver field. There the brain
and muscle of the young athletes met: in
friendly rivalry, to struggle for class honor
and individual reputation. The eighteen
events on the program held the attention of
large crowd for most of the afternoon. Two
college records were broken ; J. M. Mec-
Kibben, ’96, having lowered the 120 yd
hurdle record by 4-5 of a second and the
220 yd hurdle by 3-10 of a second. Fisher,
’96, put the 161b shot 37 ft 10}in. breaking
the out-door record at the ‘College and also
that of the state inter-collegiate athletic as-
sociation. His indoor record is 39 ft. A
number of pretty finishes brought the
crowd to its feet and the winners were
cheered to the echo as their elated classmen
bore them to the club house. The points
scored by the various classes were as fol-
lows :
96... cees06
4
10
At the indoor sports the classes had
scored the following points.
A pleasant occurrence at the Inn, during
the evening, was the awarding of the var-
ious medals to the men who had shown the
best development in athletics during the
year. Trainer G. W. Hoskins had some-
thing kind to say to each one of the win-
ners as he called them out of the crowd
that had gathered in the lobby to witness
the presentation and there was more than a
small expression of regret that he had that
day received and practically accepted an of-
fer to be director of physical culture at the
Western University of Pennsylvania in
Pittsburg. Since Mr. Hoskins has been
identified with athletics at State there has
been an undeniable advancement that would
not have been made had it not been for his in-
defatigable efforts in that line. In general
athletics, and especially in foot ball he has
been untiring and much of the prestige
that the blue and white now enfolds is due
to his judicious training. He has been
offered a better salary and a course in med-
icine, the last an especially desirable op-
portunity for one in his business.
THE JUNIOR ORATORICAL CONTEST.
Monday evening at 8 o’clock the Junior
class orators, six in number competed for
the prize of $25 offered to that member of
the class who shall exeel in the com-
position and delivery of an English oration.
The speakers and their subjects were as fol-
low :
ORATION ; “John Brown of Osawatomie,”
arly * William Hardt, Wellsborough.
Raa. The Past, Present, and Future,”
Paulding . “+ Sellers, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
ORATION ;
Lhe Higher Education of
: Woman, ”’
John Edmund Schueler, Baltimore, Md.
ORATION, “Lincoln as an ideal for Ameri-
Edward Reber Heilig, Reading,
ORATION ; ““The Duty of Civilized Nations
Toward Armenia,”
John Tonner Harris, Bellefonte.
ORATION ; ‘Ideal Manhood,”
Ermin Forest Hill, Hughesville.
Several of the men had their subjects ex-
ceptionally well worked up. Mr. Hill's
oration called forth many compliments for
the young man, both as to his manner of
delivery and the thought expressed. In
fact one of the judges was in favor of
John T. Harris,
the youngest son of Mr. Henry P. Harris,
of this place, ha put much study and in-
vestigation on the preparation of his oration,
for it was at once entertaining and instruct-
ive. The judges: J.C. Meyer Esq., of
this place ; county superintendent of in-
struction, C. L. Gramley, of Rebersburg,
and Rev. Denniston, of State College,
awarded the prize to Mr. Heilig and their
decision found general approval.
The contest was evidence that the great
popularity of the scientific branches at the
College has not entirely over-shadowed the
classics.
TUESDAY A BUSY DAY.
Early, but not bright on Tuesday morn-
ing, for the weather was still lowering,
alumni members of the College could be
seen on their way to the meeting of the as-
sociation of the graduates. It was held at
8:30. ° The attendance was larger than has
ever been known at such a gathering in the
past and would have been larger still had
it not been at such an early hour, for many
of the old men had not gotten over the ef-
fects of the delightful entertainment at the
the various fraternity houses the evening
before. John M. Dale Esq., of Bellefonte,
was elected president of the association
and J. S. Weller, Esq., ’89, of Bedford, was
elected alumni trustee. The®ther old offi-
cers were re-elected.
At 9:45 the Governor's salute was fired,
or attempted, by the artillerists in front of
the armory. As the powder had heen
moistened in some mysterious way the noise
made by the shots wasn’t exactly as loud
as the chief executive of this Common-
wealth would like to have herald his ex-
alted position. ”
The hoard of trustees met at 10 o'clock,
in annual session, and talked over the con-
dition of the College. They expressed sat-
isfaction at the way the work is being done.
In recognition of useful, diligent service to
the institution T. Raymond Beyer was
promoted from the position of instructor in
civil engineering to that of assistant pro-
fessor in that department. In recognition
of the worth of P. B. Breneman he was
raised from an assistant in civil engineering
to the position of instructor in that branch.
The alumni dinner, alwaysa delightful
event, where trustee, professor, graduate
and friend meet to eat and talk of an ob-
ject of common interest was none the less
delightful this year. The great armory
was lined with tables, at which hundreds
of people enjoyed themselves, while the
new Juniors in all the glory of brass but-
tons and duck trousers served the dainties
which caterer Achenbach, of Bellefonte,
had prepared.. When the various courses
had been served Gen’l. Beaver, in the
capacity of toast-master, called for re-
sponses to the various themes he suggested.
In that informal after-dinner way that is
so much enjoyed by everyone there were
many interesting little tales told by the
spokesmen representing the various inter-
ests gathered there.
The dinner was just over in time for the
exhibition drill of the cadets, which began
at 3 o'clock, and entertained a large crowd
of spectators for an hour. The corps is
much larger than in former years and pre-
sented a very natty appearance in parade.
The military organization being now based
on & very different principle than it was
when student soldiers were so few that
after the necessary officers were selected
there were hardly enough men left for the
officers to maneuver. Though the new
tactics have taken away much of the beauty
of the old time evolutions the drill was
made enjoyable because so many move=
ments, heretofore left out, were executed,
and a bicycle corps was there too to re-
mind us of an advance that has been made
through the introduction of a machine
originally designed for pleasure only. This
being the last year of Lieut. McCaskey’s,
detail as commandant at the College, the
boys felt it a duty to him to do their best.
During his stay at State he has made
hosts of friends, all of whom will be SOITYy
that the stern regulations of military ser-
vice will require his removal.
At the same time that the drill was go-
ing on the delegates and alumni met to
elect trustees for the ensuing term. All of
the old members were re-elected and Col.
R. H. Thomas, of Mechanicsburg, was chos-
en to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Cap’t. Charles W. Roberts, of West
Chester.
During the early part of the evening a
heavy storm broke and the rain continued
falling until after the time of the annual
address before the alumni association,
which was delivered by Gen. James A.
Beaver, in the chapel. Notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather there wasa
goodly number of men. and women who
displayed the ear-marks of State in a dainty
little blue and white button on which the
letter “A., P. 8. C.,”” are designed in a way
to signify that they mean alumni. The
subject of the address was ‘‘the relation of
alumni to their alma mater.” After the
invocation by Rev. C. T. Aikens, of Pine
Grove Mills, John M. Dale Esq., introduced
Gen. Beaver and he entertained his pudi-
ence forty minutes with what he was pleased
to call a fireside talk. Speaking in a prac-
tical way he defined man’s relation to man
and the duty of educated man to society.
Using Ruskin’s words, ‘the greatest thing
a human soul ever does is to see something
and then to tell what it saw ina plain
practical way,” he evolved an effective les-
son to the alumni of the debt they owe the
institution that had given them their edu-
cation.
At the beginning we stated that Tuesday
was a busy day and so it was, for after the
address two hours were pleasantly spent at
the faculty reception in the armory and af-
ter that the Adelphi club, a College social
organization, entertained at a delightful
dance at the Inn. It was nearly three
o’clock when the last light was out and in-
deed some were getting up to begin a new
day ere others had finished the one that pre-
ceded it.
’96 GRADUATES.
Commencement day dawned with lit-
tle promise of bringing with it any pleas-
anter weather than that of those before it,
but by the time the audience began ‘to
gather in the chapel for the graduation ex-
ercises the clouds had disappeared and a
glorious June day, so beautiful at State
College, showed that nature would be a
little propitious at least to the graduates
and their friends.
When the Fiske orchestra had finished
Auber’s overture ‘‘Zanetta,”’ and Rev. R.
L. Gearhart, of Bellefonte, rose to invoke
divine blessing on the assemblage there
wasn’t a seat left and standing room could
be had only in the halls outside the chapel.
There were five orators for the class, with
the following subjects : “The twentieth cen-
tury man,’’ Raymond Adam Klock. ‘‘Un-
seal the book,” William E. Snyder. “Why
recognize Cuba,” L. B. Carter. ‘‘The
power of ideality,” J. F. McCormick, and
the valedictory by F. W. Jessop. The
performances were all good and proved
highly pleasing to the audience. The
anticipated address of the morning was the
one that Hon. John Wanamaker, of Phila-
delphia, was not there to give. Having
le Ba a Lb a A RR i
been abroad he took passage for America
several days ago, but was still on the water
when Dr. Atherton announced that for the
first time in fourteen years a disappoint-
ment was suffered in an advertised speaker
for commencement. With that pleasing
versatility that characterizes him the Presi-
dent gracefully accepted the situation and
made the address himself. It was short
but effective and the product of the care-
fully trained mind of the philosopher. In
his talk to the graduates he seemed to
weigh every word and carefully impressed
on them the gredt possibilities for an educat-
ed man. Comparisons are odious, at best,
but while there was disappointment in Mr.
Wanamaker’s absence it is a question if
such profound and elegantly expressed
thought would have been heard if he had
been there. Sa
After the address ti¢ diploma was form-
ally tendered the graduates and the prizes
and honors awarded. Geo. C. Shaad, of
Ralston, Pa., took the McAllister prize for
that member of the Freshman class who
shall excel in studies preparatory to admis-
sion to College. Mr. Edward R. Heilig, of
Reading, was given the Junior oratorical
prize and that ended the list. It is a shame
that there are not more incentives for good
work in various lines at State. Three
prizes offered during a year seems ridicu-
lous and it is to be hoped that a day will
soon come when there will be something to
reward excellence in every branch taught
at the institution.
First honors were awarded to B. J. Bow-
en, H. H. Glosser, J. F. Glosser, W. B.
McCaskey, and W. E. Snyder. Second
honors to L. B. Carter, . W. Hawley,
T. A. Hemphill, F. W. Jessop and J. F.
McCormick.
The graduates, all’of whom took the de-
gree of B. S., are :
- Benjamin J. Bowen, Wellshorough ;
Lewis B. Carter, Retta ; Israel K. Dixon,
Warrior's Mark ; James G. Dunsmore,
Harrisburg ; Benjamin F. Fisher, Jr., Val-
ley Forge ; Charles S. Gingrich, Landis-
ville ; Herbert H. Glosser, Paoli ; Joha F.
Glosser, Paoli ; Walter W Greenland,
Clarion ; George F. W. Hawley, Scranton :
FredericA. Hemphill, Allegheny ; Frank
W. Jessop, York ; Howard H. Jones, Min-
ersville ; Rudolph E. Kelker, Jr., Harris-
burg ; Raymond A. Klock, Tiadaghton :
Harry A. Kuhn, Altoona ; Walter B. Me-
Caskey, Lancaster ; John F. McCormick,
State College; Robert A. McCrea, Glen-
field ; George M. McKee, Strode’s Mills :
James M. McKibbin, Buck Valley ; Jacob
F. Motz, Woodward ; Henry T. Pierce,
Allegheny ; Charles E. Scott, Scranton y
Absalom W. Smith ; Blairsville ; William
E. Snyder, Broughton ; Harry M. Stew-
art, Braddock ; Charles Thomas, Myers-
dale ; Clarence M. Thompson, Philadel-
phia ; Jacob M. Vastine, Catawissa. C. W.
Norris, of New Castle, was given a certifi-
cate in the short course in chemistry. The
degree of master of science was conferred on
M. E. McDonald, Florence. The degree of
M. E., was conferred on H. E. Dunkle,
Huntingdon ; Charles J. Girvin, Philadel-
phia, and J. A. Hunter, Stormstown. The
degree of B. S., was also conferred on Dun-
ham Barton, Mercer ; T. E. Knoch, Sax-
onburg ; and L. A. Reed, Alexandria ; At
the conclusion of the exercises the class
arose and gave the class yell
Rah! Rah! Rah!
Rah! Rah! Rix!
XxX! CC! Vv! 1!
Ninety-six !
which was possibly the last time it will
ever be heard given by every member of the
class which is already scattering to various
fields, of work, never to forget college days,
but soon to settle down to the routine of
business, trade or profession.
During Wednesday afternoon the Johns-
town ball club played yith State, on Beaver
field, and the blue and white was trailed
in the dust by the score of 13 to 5. Charley
Atherton, who is now working for the
Cambria iron company, pitched against his
old playmates and seemed to take much
delight in the way they “fell down’ be-
fore him.
The game the day before, when the
alumni team played the regulars, was
largely attended but as “Bill” Stanton, a
Pittsburger imported to help the old fel-
lows along, clubbed all the wind off the
field the audience departed before it was
half over. Everyone found trouble in get-
ting enough air to breathe Five innings
were played, the regulars having won by
the score of 5 to 1.
The Junior's farewell assembly to the
Seniors, which was given in the armory,
was as pretty a dance as State has ever
seen. Beautiful women, fine music and
the floor in excellent condition all combin-
ed to the utmost delight of the collegians
and their friends. It was splendidly man-
aged and while the list of dances was long-
er that it has even been before there were
few who were ready to go when the end
had come. _....... :
One of the most interesting outside en-
tertainments that was provided was the
electrical display, made on Tuesday even-
ing, in the electrical department of the en-
gineering building. Both sections of the
Seniors and Juniors were at work on the
various machines and some wonderful ap-
paratus and work was shown. Possibly
the feature was the tvater-pail forge, which
is nothing more than a pail of water in
which there is soda in solution. Iron bars
where stuck into the water, a current
of electricity sent through it and straight-
way the iron became white hot and could
have been worked into any shape.
rr —— lta
——Dr. Chas. M. Bordner, now of Shen-
andoah, but at one time our most popular
dentist, is siated for one of the papers at
the coming dental meeting in Lebanon,
er li pies
UNFORTUNATE.—While riding his bicy-
cle along the pike, just at the turn above
the toll gate, on Wednesday evening, Col.
W. H. Wilkinson, of this place, was thrown
over an eight foot embankment and struck
his head against a stone. Being a large
man his fall was very serious and he was
rendered unconscious. His companion,
Harry Valentine, was unable to assist him
much, but presently a number of people
came along. They succeeded in getting
him into Mr. Charles Cook’s buggy, in
which he was brought home.
The Col. is still in a serious condition
and his many friends are alarmed about
him.
It is supposed that his foot slipped off
the pedal, causing his machine to lurch
and throw him over the hank at the side
of the road.
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WORMS BLIGHTING APPLE TREES.—A
new pest is in shape of an apple treesde-
stroyer iS now worrying the fruit growers.
The troublesome thing is a small white
worm which ensconces itself in the end of
the limb of the trees and bores away until
it causes the blight of the leaves. It was
never noticed before until this spring, hut
it is attracting attention, not only in this
county but elsewhere. To such a serious
extent is it making its ravages felt that the
experimental stations have heard of the
worm and will look after them.
A WEDDING AMID ROSES.—Robert B.
Fry, of Milesburg, and Miss Blanche, young-
est daughter of Robert Hepburn, were quiet-
ly married at the home of the bride’s fath-
er, east of town, Wednesday at noon hy the
Rev. J. W. Rue, in the presence of a num-
ber of their friends. The bridesmaid was
Miss Lizzie Smith with John Hoy as best
man. After the wedding breakfast the young
people left on a ten day wedding journey
after which they will go to housekeeping
in Milesburg, where the groom has a good
position as a carriage builder.
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THE CHRISTIAN RALLY AT HECLA.—
Wednesday was like an old-fashioned
bush-meeting. More than two thousand
people were present to attend or take part
in the farewell services of evangelist Wea-
ver, Wharton, and Wheeden. Many took
their dinners and staid all day and much
interest was manifested in the meetings.
Quite a number went forward to the altar
for prayer and the day throughout was all
that could have been desired.
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NIAGARA FALLS FOR $6.00.—The Cen-
tral R. R. of Pa., will on Tuesday, June
23rd, sell excursion tickets from Bellefonte.
to Niagara Falls by way of the Beech
Creek R. R., and Buffalo, Rochester and
Pittsburgh Ry., at rate of $6.00 for the
round trip. For rate from local stations
Zion to Salona inclusive, consult nearest
ticket agents. Train will leave Bellefonte
at 7:20 a. m. Tickets will be good for re-
turn passage on or before June 27th.
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R. C. QUICK—An old and highly re-
spected citizen of Snow Shoe, who was se-
verely injured while pealing bark in one of
the lumber camps on Mosquito creek, a
couple of weeks ago, died from the effects
of his injuries at the Philipsburg hospital
on Tuesday. His remains were interred in
the Snow Shoe cemetery on Thursday after-
noon at two o’clock.
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—A new telephone company has ap-
plied for a charter to operate in Clearfield,
Cambria, Centre and Jefferson counties.
The project is backed by Philipshurgers -
who purpose paralleling the lines of the
Central Pennsylvania company in the coun-
ties named.
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——A great reduction in prices of sum-
mer dry goods trimmings, hosiery, cloth-
ing and shoes at Lyon & Co's.
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WANTED: — 50,000 - Ibs. of wool—Lyon
& Co. 3t.
————— Peters.
S. A. McQuisTioN & Co.—Have now on
hand and for sale a lot of nice new and sec-
ond hand buggies at reduced rates. They
have the best low priced buggy on the
market. One that they defy competition
on, both in price and workmanship. See it
before you buy, it will surprise you.
Repairs reduced in price. Shops ad-
joining P. R. R. freight depot.
Bellefonte Grain Market.
Corrected weekly by Geo. W. Jacksox & Co.
The following are the quotations up to six
o'clock, Thursday evening, when our paper goes
ress :
ed Wheat... eruuve 65
Bye;perbushel............... or rr 40
Corn, shelled, per bushel...........ccutoennseeeenes 35
Corn, ears, per bushel...................... 15
Oats, per bushel..... . 20
Barley, bushel..... . 81
Ground Plaster, par t . 800
Buckwheat, per bushel.. aly
Cloverseed, per bushel... $6 00 to $7 00
Bellefonte Produce Markets.
Corrected weekly hy Sechler & Co.
Potatoes per bushel
Qhions. od sosens '
ggs, per doze 2
To oe ound.. %
Country Shoulders.. v
Sides...
Tal Hams..... i
‘allow, per pounc
Butter, er pound
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