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To CorresPoNDENTS.—No communications pub-
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THINGS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY
— Home raised peaches- are reported
almost tasteless this year. What the reas-
on is no one seems to know.
— The party of young people from this
place who were camping up along Spring
Creek, folded their tents on Monday and
returned home. «
——Harry Badger of Spring street wears
a very broad smile now, because of the ar-
rival of one of the cutest baby daughters
you ever saw.
——Church goers in this place, to a great
extent, were given a rest last Sunday, the
pulpits of the Presbyterian, St. John’s
Episcopal and Evangelical all being va-
cant.
——The Scotia banks that closed down
some time ago to repair the jigs-~connected
with the washers and which it was herald-
ed had quit work on account of the ‘‘Silver
craze’’, is again running at their full capac-
ity.
——The Reformed sociable, at Harry
Jenkin’s on High street last night, was a
‘very enjoyable affair. The refreshments
were served in the garden, which was well
lighted by the moon and Japanese lan-
terns. ;
——Rev. Dr. Colfelt, one of the greatest
and best known preachers in the State,
will preach, both morning and evening, in
the Presbyterian church in this place on
Sunday. Rev. Dr. Laurie is at Atlantic
City on his vacation.
——Work on a bicycle track, to be one
third of a mile long, was begun at Hecla
park by the Central rail-road on Monday.
It4is to be 30 feet wide and graded toa
dead-level and is located onthe meadow
west of the rail-road.
There will be no services in the
Methodist- church on Sunday so that the
entire congregation may have the privilege
of hearing Rev. Dr. Colfelt, who preaches
in the Presbyterian church, or Rev. Au-
man, who will officiate in the Episcopal
church. ”
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——~Cards are out for the marriage of
Miss Caroline Hunter, daughter of Cap’t.
John A. Hunter, of Halfmoon, to Prof.
Jos. H. Tudor, of State College. The wed-
ding ceremony is to take place at the resi-
dence of the bride’s parents in Stormstown,
on Wednesday, Sep’t. 2, at noon.
——The demand for the WATCHMAN of
last week containing the story of the
“Crime of ’73,”” was so great that we
could not supply one-half the applicants.
For the benefit of those, who failed to get a
copy of last week’s paper, we republish the
article. It will be found on page seven.
——The family of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Case, of east Lamb street, have been sadly
distressed with sickness this summer.
Their only daughters, Dot and Ruth,
bright lovable girls, have been in bed for
three months and the elder one now is so
low with heart disease that there is no
hope of her recovery.
— The Welivar Manufacturing com-
pany, of Philipsburg, capital $30,000 was
chartered at Harrisburg Tuesday. The
building for the factory is well under
way and the company is very hopeful
of establishing, a permanent and profitable
‘business. The WATCHMAN wishes the new
enterprise unbounded success.
——The Bellefonte Central R.R. in ad-
dition to extending its track to Pine Grove,
is engaged, we are told, in distributing lit-
erature for the gold brokers who hold its
bonds. If it doesn’t succeed as a political
agent better than it has as a financial in-
vestment, its efforts to defeat the cause of
the people will not amount to much.
——Indications are plentiful on all sides
that there will be an abundant apple crop
this summer. Trees are laden with fruit
and already the prices are very reasonable.
Housewives who have an abundance of
empty fruit jars can now prepare to do lots
of canning, the prospect for large peach,”
plum, quince and other crops being very
good.
——Harry Crissman, who lives out near
Collins’ farm west of town, had thirty-
five young chickens and six guineas killed
Wednesday night. Suspicion rests on a
neighbor’s vicious dog but it is not known
for a certainty that he did the killing.
Harry McGinley, one of McCalmont’s driv-
ers had twenty broilers beheaded the same
night.
——When the removal of the old and
ragged looking wire fence, that has long en-
closed the park in the rear of the Court
House is completed—a work that is now
going on under the direction of the county
comissioners—people will wonder why it
was not down years ago. That portion of
our town will beso improved in appearance
that the residents up there will scarcely
know they are at home.
——On Tuesday, a party of young peo-
ple went out to Snow Shoe to the Mount-
tain House where they are most comforta-
bly “‘camped’” for a week. The weather
has been perfect and so have the picnics, the
drives and the moonlight strolls which
have taken place. Miss Lide Thomas] is
chaperoning the party, in which are Jennie
Breeze, Jennie Furst, Christine Blanchard,
Grace Mitchell, Blanche Cook, Marie
Chamberlain, John Curtin, Donald Potter,
Charles Thompson, Robert Valentine, Aus-
tin Brew and Richard Lane.
AN ENTHUSIASTIC FREE SILVER MEET-
ING.—A most enthusiastic meeting of the
Bryan and Sewall free silver club, was
held in the club room in this place on
Tuesday evening. Without band or with-
out effort, other than the simple
notice that Mr. J. #. Myers, formerly of
Bellefonte, but now a manufacturer at
Rochester N. Y., would address the meet-
ing, the club room was filled to its utmost
capacity, and scores of persons turned
away uuable even to find standing room.
Among those present were many men who
have heretofore voted the Republican ticket,
a number of whom have declared their in-
tention to vote for Bryan and Sewall, while
others present were interested in learning
the truth. After President Garman had
called the meeting to order, Mr. Myers
was called upon, and began by stating that
he had not come here to make a speech; that |’
he was back in Bellefonte for the purpose
of seeing old friends and acquaintances,
and that what he would have to say would
be more in the manner of a friendly talk,
from a business man’s stand point, than an
attempt at a set political speech. He then
proceeded to show what ‘sound money?’
was ; to prove that since the demonitiza-
tion of silver in 1873, that ninety per cent
of the money of this country has been
floated on faith in the government, and that
if the single gold standard is carried to its
proper conclusions, that ninety-four per
cent. of the money in this country will
have no base at all, except confidence. Mr.
Myers showed very conclusively that the
gold standard people are not for ‘‘honest
money, ’’ but favor a currency that not one
tenth of it could be redeemed and for a
system of finance that would allow a few
bankers, at any time they see proper, to
precipitate a panic and cause untold trou-
bles and suffering to the business interests
and laboring classes of the country. His
talk, was a strong presentation of the situ-
ation, and should have been heard by every
honest advocate of the single standard in
this town. It was conservative, concise
and was well received as the frequent en-
thusiastic applause attested. He was
followed by Mr. Gibbony, of Chicago, who
in a five minutes talk secured for himself
rounds of applause. The next meeting of
the club will be held on Tuesday evening
next when Ira C. Mitchell, Esq., will be
the principle speaker.
CouxciL DoINGs. — Monday evening
was the regular meeting night of council.
The borough ‘‘dads’’ who put in an ap-
pearance were president Brockerhoff, and
members Brackbill, Williams, Lowery,
Gerbrick, Shaffer and Valentine. The
business laid before council was generally
of minor importance. Col. E. J. Pruner
and Emil Joseph asked and obtained‘leave
to lay a sewer pipe on Spring street from
Pine to Cherry alley, which will be done un-
der the supervision of council. The Logan
tion of their engine house, which they have
occupied for about twenty years, as badly
needing repairs. The matter was referred
to the fire and police committee with di-
rections to consult the owner of the build-
ing and report, as to what is needed and
what he will do towards making the re-
pairs, to the next meeting. The arc light
in front of Katz’s store that burns all night,
was reported a nuisance by Mr. Holtz, on
account of the bugs and insects it attracts,
but council refused to consider it such, and
the light will be continued. Both Undine
and Logan fire companies requested per-
mission to take their steamers to the meet-
ing of state firemen at Clearfield. This
was refused, and the companies notified
that one engine could be taken provided it
was returned the same day ; the compan-
ies to determine which one they would
take. A request of Mr. Andrew Bell for a
new grade, in front of his residence on
Howard street, was refused after a consul-
tation with the borough engineer. The
confirmation of fire marshal was laid over
until next meeting, bills aggregating $163,-
29, were approved and reports from dif-
ferent committees showing the streets and
water works in need of repairs were made
and the council adjourned.
; —
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN BOALSBURG.—On
Wednesday evening, Boalsburg experienced
the most destructive fire in its history.
Fate in the evening smoke: was discovered
issuing from the rear portion of the kitchen
attached to the dwelling belonging toa Mr.
Stephens and occupied by William Smith-
tall. By the time an alarm could be an-
swered, such headway had been made by
the fire, that it was impossible to check it,
the town having no fire apparatus, and be-
fore the ravages of the flames had been
stayed the two dwellings adjoining were
‘both in ashes. The one a brick dwelling
belonged to the Jack estate and was occu-
pied by Boalsbhurg’s principal merchant,
Mr. J. H. Weber ; the other belonged to
Mr. Emanuel Ishler and was occupied by
Mrs Baumgardner. Mr. Smithtall, in
whose house the fire was first discovered,
lost all his household belongings, except a
few articles that were carried out.
Mr. Weber’s and Mrs. Bumgardener were
able to save most of theirs. How the fire
originated is a mystery, as there had been
no fire in the Stephen’s house from early in
the morning. The total loss is unknown
at this writing, but will probably figure up
to $8,000 or $10,000, upon which there was
but little insurance.
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PAINFUL ACCIDENT.—While playing
with a dog, at her home in Bush’saddition,
on Saturday last, Rilla the 13 year old
daughter of our townsman Mr. S. H. Wil-
liams, was bitten through the lip in such
a way as to require eight stitches to close
the’ wound. We are glad to say that the
sufferer is getting along finely and
gives every promise of a speedy recov-
ery.
steam fire company presented the condi-’
——A company at Mill Hall, has secur-
ed mineral leases on 3,000 acres of land,
and is now selling stock preparatory to
boring for oil.
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——Rev. Auman, of White Haven, will
conduct the services in.the Episcopal church
on the 23th and 30th. He will preach
morning and evening of both days.
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——Edward Shannon, Esq., of Snow
Shoe, is the latest reported lucky applicant
for g pension from this county. His name
was placed upon the roll on Monday last.
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——Pine Grove is preparing extensively
for the farmer’s Institute and Harvest
picnic which it is going to have on Satur-
day. Judges Beaver and Krebs, Hon.
John A. Woodward, Sec. Hamilton and
other prominent speakers will be present.
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——Miss Virginia Gray, of Philipsburg,
is rather a fortunate young lady. She
graduated at the Stroudsburg Normal in
June and now has a position in Massachu-
setts which pays like a bonanza compared
to Pennsylvania salaries. She is the
youngest daughter of I. V. Gray.
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——Mrs. Frank Croswaite, who has been
down at Atlantic City for two weeks, with
her little son, Tom, does not send a very
encouraging report of his health. As the
doctors have decided that he will have to
be strapped to a board for two months on
account of symptoms of curvature of the
spine, she will take him to a Philadel-
phia hopsital at once.
—— A ———
——In. speaking of Mr. Myers’ speech
to the Bryan and Sewall Free Silver club
on Tuesday evening, the Daily News says :
‘The evening was an ideal one for a poli-
tical gathering and the crowd stayed until
the last, although the address lasted al-
most an hour and a half. Mr. Meyers
proved that he was thoroughly acquainted
with the subject and clearly put forth what.
he thought was right. His entire address
was fair, frank and convincing.’
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— Lawyers in this place complain that
litigation, except such as may arise out of
collections, is fifty per cent less now than
for many years. Under these conditions it
would be a good job if Judge Love would
try to get his trial list up to date. The
ajournment of the second week of
the August term would indicate,
however, that during the slack season
no effort will be made to get the court
dockets in the condition they should be, in
a county where there is so little to do and
so much time to do it in.
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——Miss Ida C. Deaver, of Philipsburg,
left that place, last Saturday, for San
Francisco, Cal., from whence she will sail,
on the 26th, for Shanghae, China, from there
she goes 200 miles up the Yangtsekiang
river to Chin Keang city, where she is en-
gaged to teach in a Methodist institute.
Miss Deaver isa daughter of Dr. J. A.
Deaver, who during his life time was a
practicing physician at Warriors Mark and
Franklinville, in Huntingdon county. She
was educated at Dickinson Seminary and
then took a special course at Millersville
Normal, where she graduated in June.
ens
——We are told that one of the banks of
Bellefonte, has notified one of its custom-
ers, who is inclined to vote for Bryan and
Sewall, that in case of the election of these
gentleman it will be compelled to force pay-
ment on a note it holds of his, and which
comes due immediately after the election.
We hope that this information is incorrect,
for the reason that if there is a bank in the
county, that is in the condition that the re-
sult of a presidential election will compel it to
push its customers, and this fact becomes
known, it will arouse a suspicion among
depositors, the effects of which may be
farther reaching than any one imagines.
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——On Monday afternoon, William Pat-
tison, the Singer sewing machine agent out
at Philipsburg, was found in an uncon-
scious condition on the road near Maderia.
He had been out collecting for the com-
pany and it is not known whether he was
waylaid by robbers or a personal enemy.
His horse and wagon were standing near
and when he was discovered his hands
were still grasping a stout stick. - His head
and face were badly cut, his nose was
smashed and several teeth were knocked
out. He was taken to the hospital but has
not yet recovered sufficiently to tell what
struck him. ’
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——For an unmitigated and vociferous
liar, when it wants to be, commend us to
the Daily News. In speaking of the meet-
ing of the 13 Scarce Money Democrats who
met in insurance agent Smith's office on
Tuesday night last it says :
“The club starts in with almost a hun-
dred members and many more are expected
to join in the near future.” The club
starts with just 13 members, the names of
whom were secured from its secretary and
are in our possession. The expectations
are that it will grow less as ‘Tts members
grow wiser.
——Nothwithstanding the silver, gold
and business men’s meetings, a fair sized
audience greeted Miss Menges in the
Methodist church, Tuesday evening. The
program was rather long but her selections
were all well rendered. A solo, sung by
Miss Robbins, of Philadelphia, with a vio-
lin obligato by Bernice Moore, who played
beautifully, added much to the enjoyment
of the evening. Miss Robbins’ voice, a
full, rich contralto has improved and de-
veloped wonderfully since she sung here
last summer. The opening number, a very
pretty and harmonious arrangement of.
‘Where are you Going my Pretty Maid,’
sung by Mary Meek, Laura Rumbarger,
Hard Harris and Phip Waddle, and Philip
Waddle’s solo ‘The Past and Future,’
were both pleasing features of the enter-
tainment.
‘that party desire.
GETTING TIRED S0ON.—Matters are not
running as smoothly in the McKinley—
Hobart club of this place, as the leaders of
There is blood on the
scarce money moon, and much tribulation
among the faithful. Four weeks ago they
started out to have the higgest and most
enthusiastic club that ever met in Belle-
fonte. The first meeting was practically a
fizzle, and the few who got together, to
find that those who had called the meeting
were absent, met an omen of ill-luck in the
night-bird that fluttered through the room
and left its dismal forebodings upon the
minds of all present. Two weeks of hard
scratching got the names of about one-
fourth the Republican voters in town on
the club list, and then the first meeting
was called. It was to be addressed by ora-
tors from abroad, and weekly meetings
that were to be the schools in which the
people were to be taught the necessity and
benefits of continuing the present condition -
of affairs, were to be held thereafter weekly.
The first speaker came but the audience
was small. The few who were there went
to hear arguments in favor of the gold stand-
ard, but in place heard nothing but
abuse of neighbors and friends because they
were Democrats. Such was the disgust
with the first meeting and the speaker,
and such the doubts among the masses of
the Republicans on the money question,
that it was deemed inexpedient to hold the
regular weekly meeting on Friday night
last. This created a rookery. A half doz-
en young lawyers here want to hear them-
selves talk. The party leaders know they
can neither draw nor hold a crowd, nor can
they enlighten the people on the all absorb-
ing question at issue, so the leaders are de-
termined that meetings shall be held only
when they think proper, and the fellows
who want to practice at public speaking
demand that weekly meetings be called.
It is this question, and the fact that the
masses of that party don’t seem to care a
bobee if the club never meets again, that is
troubling the bosses, and threatens to play
the deuce with the scarce money and hard
times club of Bellefonte.
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. RAVAGES OF THE ARMY WORM.—The
loss to the farmers of Pennsylvania by the
ravages of the army worm will not fall
short of a quarter of a million dollars.
The reports to the department of agricul-
ture from farmers in counties where the
worm has made its appearance this sum-
mer estimate the aggregate loss at $10,000
in some townships. The farmers in these
localities estimate their individual loss any-
where from $50 to $600. The greatest
damage has been done to the oats, barley
and grass crops. So far this pest has done
but little damage in this county. It has
appeared in spots—small spots only—and
as a consequence its ravages have been com-
paratively light.
of this worm in limited numbers and at
different places the present season indi-
cates a, general visit next summer, as has
been the case in some instances, of course
is problematical. We may be over-run
with it the coming season, and we may see
nothing more of it for many years. Under
any conditions it would be well for farm-
ers and others to study up and be informed
as to the best methods to eradicate them,
should they again put in an appearance.
Vigorous measures on their first appearance
will greatly lessen, if not entirely pevent
the damage they cause. State zoologist
Warren is preparing a bulletin which will
give the loss caused by these little pests
and their history and movements. It will
be illustrated by photographs taken in the
field showing how the worm damages the
crops, and we presume will contain some
information as to the most effective meth-
ods of obliterating them.
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BusiNEss MEN’S PIcNIC.—At a meet-
ing of the business men of this place held
inthe Arbitration room on Monday even-
ing, to make arrangements for holding a
joint picnic of the business men of Belle-
fonte and Lock Haven, at Hecla park,
Messers A. Lukenbach, Will Conley and
John Olewine, were appointed a-commit-
tee to go to Lock Haven and arrange the
matter. = They went down yesterday,
Thursday, but up to the time of going to
press had not returned, nor could we hear,
what day had been agreed upon or whether
the Lock Haven people would join in the
jamboree. Bellefonte merchants have all
signified their willingness to close up for
the day, and the general arrangements have
been placed in the hands of Messers Jared
Harper, Jos. Ceader, Rush Larimer, J. D.
Sourbeck and G. W. Reese, who will go
ahead and make a success of it whether
Lock Haven people take part or not. Since
writing the above the committee has met
and decided to hold the picnic on Wednes-
day, the 9th, of September.
A
BITTEN BY A COPPERHEAD.—On Mon-
day while at a spring getting a bucket of
water, Emma Monsell daughter of Wil-
liam Monsell, who lives at McCoy's
iron works near - Milesburg, was
struck on the top of the foot by a copper-
head snake. Hurrying to the house, or-
dinary remedies were applied until a physi-
cian could be summoned. The foot swelled
rapidly and was terribly painful. After
hours of work the spread of the poison was
checked, and although her foot and leg are
both badly swollen and spotted yet, there
is every indication that the sufferer will
get well. —
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——The Philadelphia Inquirer, of Sunday
last, devoted an entire page to the iron in-
dustries of Centre county. The article,
which was from the pen of our young
friend Mr. Charles E. Dorsworth of the
Daily News, was well written ahd gave
much in the way of a history of the differ-
ent furnaces in the county that will be
new to the reader.
MER
Whether the appearance |
——Thieves got away with a gold watch
valued at $79 from the residence of Rev. J.
A. Hawkins, of Philipsburg, a few days
ago.
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——Good cooking apples—have heen sold
on the streets of Everett during the week
at 20 cents a bushel. Here in Bellefonte
they are selling for less and can hardly be
given away.
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——On page 6th of this paper is an arti-
cle taken from a Chicago paper which we
copied because we still lay claim to Dr.
Effie Straub. We are proud of her success
and hope that in may continue always.
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——The Logan Steam fire company of
this place left, on Wednesday morning, via
the Central R. R. of Pa. and Beech creek to
attend the annual convention of Firemen,
which is being held in Clearfield this
week. They were accompanied by the
Bellefonte band, making all told about
seventy persons. On the same train, full
sixty strong, and accompanied by their
excellent band, the Undine boys started
for the same place. Both companies had
their new steamers with them in the best
of condition and looking as if they had
just come out of a polishing shop. With
their handsome uniforms, superior music,
and gentlemanly bearing they are sure to
attract attention and do credit to the town.
During their stay they will be entertained
at the Mansion house.
As predicted Bellefonte comes out with
a full share of the honors. The news,
reaches us by telephone, that the Undine
boys won first prizes in the engine contest.
Tyrone came in second and DuBois
third. The Undines high water mark
was 247 feet and 5 inches, 20 feet ahead
of any of the other contesting engines.
Frank Waltz, at present Bellefonte’s Fire
Marshall, was elected treasurer of the dis-
trict association.
News Purely Personal.
—Ralph- Mann, of Beaver Falls, spent Sunday
with his parents in this place.
—DMiss Pearl Biddle and Miss Grace Forshey,
of Philipsburg, were in town on Tuesday.
—DMaurice, eldest son of Hamilton Otto, who
has spent most of the summer at Niagara Falls,
is at home again.
—Mr. and Mrs. Morris Loeb, of Mahanoy, are
in town visiting Mrs. Loeb’s mother, Mrs. New-
man.
—Misses Emma Montgomery and Annie Curtin
are, in Philipsburg, visiting Mrs. Frank Lucken-
bach nee Katie Bullock.
—Mr. and Mrs. Malone, of Beech Creek, were
the guests of Mrs. Malone’s daughter, Mrs. John
Trafford, over Sunday.
—Mrs. Ira R. Garman and her two little daugh”
ters, of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Garman, of Spring street.
—Rev. J. W. Rue, Mr. Hendrickson and Miss
Ella Stover left for Ocean Grove, Tuesday morn- |
ing, on the excursion over the Central and Read-
ing roads.
—The Misses Annie and Julia O’Donohugh, of
Philadelphia, are visiting their brother, Mortimer,
the popular superintendent of the Valentine Iron
Company. i
—On Monday, Mrs. John Moore joined the
Bellefonte colony at Newton Hamilton camp
meeting, which is larger this year than ever be-
fore. .
—Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown, of Boalsburg,
were welcome visitors to Bellefonte, but missed
Pomona Grange meeting, in consequence of the
number of friends who detianed them for a hand
shake.
—Mr. Jacob Dunkle, one of the big men, big
farmers and reliable Democrats of Walker town-
ship, spent some time in town on Tuesday. He
did not fail to make the WarcumaN a pleasant
visit.
—Miss Mary McQuistion is home from a six
week's visit to Norfolk, Washington and Sunbury.
While away she and Miss Carrie Harper, who was
with her part of the time, enjoyed a visit to the
famous Luray Caves in Virginia.
—Mrs. Will Dix Jeft, Wednesday, for her home
in Dayton, Ohio. She expected to stay until
September but started at once on receiving a
telegram announcing the illness of her daughter,
Anna, with typhoid fever.
—Jim Lane has gone to Lewistown to accept a
position with the Standard Steel works at that
place. He is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John
N. Lane and we know he is capable of succeeding
in what he undertakes.
—A visitor to town on Wednesday was Mr. W.
R. Port, of Pine Grove, who to insure his own
happiness and tke news from home, when he be-
comes a resident of North Baltimore, Ohio, had
his name placed among the thousands of others
who receive the Watcumax.
—Of the pleasant family party, which has been
in session for two weeks up at Dr.. Ward's new
home on Curtin street, Mrs. Will Stiver, of Chica-
go, alone remains. Mrs. Stiver Sr., has gone back
to Centre Hall and Mrs. P. O. Stiver left for her
home in Freeport, Ill, the early part of the week.
—Mr. Joe Ard, one of the best Democrats and
enterprising business men in the upper end of
the county had business in town on Wednesday,
and gladdened the hearts of the Democrats with
the good news that Ferguson township will show
decided gains for free silver and the cause of the
people. '
—Rob. Hunter has returned from Atlantic City
making the Bellefonte colony at that popular re-
sort one less. Inthe early part of the week it
consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilmore, Mrs.
Archie Allison, Miss Magill and Dr. Laurie, be-
sides the permanent dwellers of ten or twelve
families.
—Mrs. W. F. Reber, of New York, arrived in
town Saturday for a'two weeks visit. Malcolm
and Miriam, who have thoroughly enjoyed their
summer here with their grandmother, Mrs. Butts,
will go back to Gotham as soon as school begins.
Mr. Reber is secretary ofa coal trust, whose
general offices are in New York.
—Prof. Edward Twitmyer, of Seattle Washing-
ton, who has been spending a few weeks among
friends and relatives in this county, started on his
long trip home on Thursday morning. His many
friends here wish him a safe return and con-
gratulate the city of Seattle on having so popular
and efficient principal of its High schools.
—Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. Bell, of Howard street, are
entertaining their neice, Mrs. Linn Murphy, nec
Minnie Croswaite, and her two little daughters.
It is the first time the little ones have ever been
out of Brooklyn and Elsie was as much frighten-
ed by being set down on the grass as a baby raised
in the moun tains - hy its first ocean bathing.
—J. H. Myers, who came on from the Bryan
meeting in New York for a few days rest at his
old home, was joined by Mrs. Myers and together
they enjoyed a two days stay on -the mountain
with his “uncle, G. W. Lonberger. They were
obliged to return to their home in Rochester on
Wednesday as he has contracted to furnish the
city of Rochester with voting machines by the
1ts of November.
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DEATH OF JOHN GEORGE KURTZ. —A
telegram from Washington, yesterday,
Thursday, announced the death in that
place on Wednesday night of John George
Kurtz, formerly of this place and well
known to many of our readers. The cause
of his death was not given. Mr. Kurtz was
the eldest son of Ludwig Kurtz, for many
years the publisher of the Centre Berichter,
at Aaronsburg, and the brother of Mr. Fred
Kurtz of the Centre Hall Reporter. Before
and during the war he edited and pub-
lished the Central Press in this place. He
was an applicant for appointment as post-
master at the at time of Billy Arm-
strong’s appearance in Congress as represen-
tative from this district, and was unjustly
and unfairly turned down, after which he
sold his paper, renounced Republicanism,
and moved to Milton, and from thence to
Washington, where he has resided for the
past ten years. He was a companionable
gentleman, an honest citizen, and a true
friend. His remains will be interred in
the cemetery at Aaronsburg to-morrow,
Saturday, morning.
OPO nn.
_—The Rev. Geo. P. Goll, returned
missionary from Muhlenburg, Africa, will
deliver an illustrated lecture in the
Lutheran church, Saturday evening at 8
o’clock on ‘‘Mission Work in Africa’’. No
admission will be charged but an offering
will be lifted for the mission cause.
Everybody cordially invited.
REV. Ep. EVERETT HOSHOUR, pastor.
Pine Grove Mention.
D. G. Meek and wife are among the New-
ton Hamilton campers this week.
Mrs. Sarah Gardner recently purchased
the farm formerly belonging to her husband.
Our agricultural friends are petitioning
the weather man for a fair day next Satur-
day.
Agent W. E. McWilliams is receiving con-
gratulations over the presence of a little girl
at his home.
Miss Aikens, of Milroy, and Miss Has-
senplug, of Hanover, are guests of Rev.
Aikens and wife at the parsonage.
Dr. H. B. Livingston, one of Altoona’s best
dentists, with several of his little ones are
visiting his brother E. T., on Quay street.
Mus. Ellen Pickens, of Philadelphia, with
her three little girls are having a rollicking
good time at their uncle, Wm. H. Bailey’s.
near town.
J. C. Kanode, a most pleasant and genial
fellow who is interested in the comfort and
attire of your feet, tarried with his brother-
in-law, Wm. J. Meyers, recently.
Miss Fortney and Miss McCann, of Tyrone,
both looking the very picture of health
enjoyed the musical picnic last Thursday.
They were the guests of farmer J. G. Fort-
ney. y
Last Sunday Rev. W. H. Grough, of Car-
lisle, preached to a large and appreciative
audience in the Bethel church. Aside from
the grey in his locks he is little older than
when he was stationed at Boalsburg.
A. J. Gibbons, Esq., an out and out silver
advocate, has been sojourning among our
people for a few days gathering material for
a biographical and historical work of Centre,
Snyder and Union counties. Mr. G. is a
pleasant. genial man and we trust his un-
tiring efforts will be rewarded with success.
Cupid assailed John Calvin Krebs so per-
sistently that he could withstand no longer
so last Sunday, at 5 o'clock, he had the
nuptial knot tied. Rev. Aikens performed
the ceremony at J. G. Tyson’s and the young
lady was Miss Phebe Ellen Brown. The
groom is one of our most worthy young men
and we hope that all of his expectations may
be realized.
The rain last Thursday did not prevent a
goodly crowd from attending the musicians
picnic. Tyrone, Port Matilda, Graysville,
Boalsburg, and Bellefonte were all well
represented. Ex-Judge Furst and Editor
Harter, of Bellefonte, were the orators of the
day. The rain came down in torrents until
the grove was abandoned and refuge was
taken in the Academy, were a social was in-
dulged in until a late hour. Quite a nice
sum was realized by the sale of ice cream and
cake and while the weather man has not
smiled on the musicians for three seasons we
hope for better success next year. The
Julian band played some very fine selections
and Prof. Weaver deserves much credit for
the music he furnished.
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 goes
ress :
8d WHEeAE..creessesreiseerraerresessrverssmssessesessesarses 65
Bye, per BUSHEL .co enn ciinhoiriiivecsreseesis 35
Corn, shelled, per DUSNE).cececsse ecseerearseeereacene 30
Corn, ears, per bushel....occcoccccciensiiiiriensn. 15
Oats, per bushel, old..... . 20
Oats, per bushel, new 15
Barley, per bushel..... 35
Ground Plaster, per t 8 00
Buckwheat, per bushel. . 40
Cloverseed, per bushel.. 7 00
Bellefonte Produce Markets.
Corrected weekly by Sechler & Co.
Potatoes per bushel : . 25
Onions isssve pes 50
ggs, per doze 10
Lard, per pound.. ¥
Country Shoulders. /{
IQR. ll a nana ea 1
TN a 10
Tallow, per pound.. Foon 3
Butter, per Polls nisin: 15
The Democratic Watchman.
Published every Friday morning, in Bellefonte,
Pa., at §2 per annum (if paid strictly in advance);
$2.50, when not paid in advance, and $3.00 jf 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 un-
less paid for in advance.
A liberal discount is made to persons advertis-
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Advertisements in special column 25 per cent.
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Each additional insertion, per line..... . bets,
Local notices, per line................. do
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Job Printing of every kind done with mneatness
and dispatch. The Warcnyax office has been re-
fitted with Fast Presses and New Type, and
everything in the printing line can be executed
in the mostartistic manner and at the lowest rates.
Terms—Cash.
All letters should be addressed to
P. GRAY MEEK, Proprietor