HuxTiNGDON TowN CELEBRATES HER CENTENARY.—One hundred years old is not much for a towr, judging from the way Huntingdon has been carrying on for the past three days. . The great demonstra- tion she has been having is more indica- tive of youth than old age. The town was in gala attire during the time for the celebration and the crowds of people who thronged the streets showed that the surrounding country had taken an interest in the event.. : ““__One of the features of the first day’s pa- rade was a floral carnival, in which car- riages and horses were bedecked in every conceivable way, while the occupants were attired in most striking costumes. The line of carriages was over a half mile in length. Huntingdon did herself proud. 1796—HUNTINGDON, PA.—1896. The site of the town of Huntingdon was probably known to white people as early as 1740. It was about that year travel began between east and west along the old Indian “‘war-path,” entering the present limits of Huntingdon county by way of Tuscarora valley and passing the shade of death, now Shade gap, Blacklog, Aughwick, now Shir- leysburg, Jack’s Narrows, Standing Stone, now Huntingdon, Water Street, Frankstown, and thence across the Allegheny mountains. The first travelers of whom we have any account were Indian traders, who carried on a trafic with the native inhabitants of the province of Pennsylvania,and with other In- dians at Logstown, on the Ohio river, below Pittsburg. The first of these traders whose name had been transmitted ‘to us was “Jack” Armstrong from whom Jack’s Nar- rows took their name, because he was there murdered in 1744. Other traders were Hugh Crawford, who made an ‘‘Improve- ment” where Huntingdon now stands, in 1753, and George Croghan, who built Fort Shirley, at Aughwick, commanded a com- pany of Indians from that place in Braddock’s expedition, became the owner ef Crawford’s claim and transferred it to Dr. William Smith, in 1766. ~~, These traders and others on going to Huntingdon found a pillar, of stone crected by the Indians near the river bank, probably about the foot of Second street. It is first mentioned by Con- rad Weiser, provincial agent, who went to the Ohio river, traveling along the ‘‘war-path in 1748, to confer with the Indians and to se- cure their friendship and alliance. He says in his Journal, on the 18th of August. that he was within two miles of the Standing Stone. He passed it the next day as he went on westward towards Frankstown, but made no further mention of it. John Harris trav- eled over the same route, in 1754, and in stat- ing the distance between points passed, says of the stan ding Stone, in parenthesis, ‘‘about 14 feet high, 6 inches square.” This is the only description of it in existence. From this pillar or monument the place took its early name.It was known as Standing Stone from the first visits of white men until the close of the Revolutionary war; the name is yet preserved in that of the creek which empties into the river near the place where the stone stood, of the ridge along the foot of which the creek flows, and one of the avenues of the town. A second stone was erected by the whites ; it stood, in 1840, in front of the old court house, in Third street. A third one has been erected on nearly the same site, as part of the ceremonies of the borough centennial celebration this year, 1896. Huntingdon lay upon the frontiers of the province and State of Pennsylvania until the close of the Revolution, and from the time of its settlement was constantly threatened by the red men. Fort Shirely was built as a de- fense against the French and Indians, who were fortified at Fort Duquesne ; Hunting- don, or the ground upon which it stand, be- ing between the two. Later, aline of forts was built farther west. McAlevy’s Fort, on Stone valley ; McCormick’s and Anderson's Forts, on Shaver’s creek; Lytle’s Fort, in Hartslog valley ; Hartsock’s Fort, in Wood- cock valley ; and Lowry’s Fort, in Canoe val- ley ; which afforded some protection to the settlers, who were then approaching closely to the Alleghenies, but these were not always sufficient and it sometimes became necessary for the people to take refuge in Fort Standing Stone, at Huntingdon, which stood where the intersection of Penn and Second streets now is. In 1767, Dr. Smith laid out the town on the ground bought by him from George Croghan. He named it Huntingdon, in hon- or of Selina, daughter of Washington Shirley, Earl of Farrar, and wife of Theophilas Hast- ings, Earl of Huntingdon. Being located on the only river flowing eastward from the Alleghenies to the Sus- quehanna, Huntingdon has always been on the principal route of travel and trade. The Indian ‘‘war-path’”’ followed a natural course as have its successors, the turnpike, the canal and the railway. It has therefore possessed great advantages of position. In addition to this, it is in a rich mineral region, having coal in unlimited abundance North, South and West, and iron, etc., in all directions, with other minerals within con- venient distance. It has every facility for becoming a great manufacturing centre ; bet- ter indeed, than other places that have sur- passed it in this respect. It possesses a num- ber of industries of which it may well be proud, and which add greatly to its prospects. Liberal provision has heen made for educa- tion and its schools are of the best. Religion is generously sustained, and the churches compare favorably with those of other towns of even greater population. Brick paved and brilliantly lighted streets, unlimited water supply, complete sewerage and public im- provements generally in keeping with the liberal public spirit of its citizens. The mag- nificent views and diversified scenery in the immediate neighborhood, coupled with many excellent roads, add greatly to the attractive- ness of the locality. — ete A JurLiax Max Hurr.—William Rich- ards, of Julian. Centre county, was severe- ly injured, Monday night, at the Paddy’s run railroad bridge. While walking over the bridge he fell and his right leg caught in a girder which held him suspended. The strain was so great that it wrenched his knee. He called for help and persons in the vicinity released him. After having his injuries attended to he left for home. —Renovo News. pe A PRETTY HOME WEDDING. — Took place Thursday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Mingle, in Centre Hall, when their daughter, Miss Annie E., was united in marriage to Emory Hoy, of Philadelphia. The prominence of the bride’s family and her popularity made the event of more than passing inter- est but the wedding was a quiet family affair, witnessed only by near relatives. The groom, who is the youngest son of Joseph Hoy, of State College, holds a very desirable position in Philadelphia and isa young man of sterling worth. The bride’s personal qualities speak for themselves and she has all the characteristics of a noble woman. The happy couple carried with them the best wishes of the entire com- munity when they went east, at 3 p. m., to spend the beginning-~of their honeymoon. They will make their home in Philadel« phia. AN ORIENTAL L1.—The most interest- ing incident in connection with the visit of Li Hung Chang, the great Chinese viceroy, to this country, that is, the most interest- ing to those about here, has just leaked out and was caused by the over-weening desire of a local insurance agent to talk shop. : It happened, that when Li decided to visit Philadelphia, the general agents of the company represented byghe oily little gentleman from this place, thought it would be a master stroke to take Li's life for about $100,000 in favor of his two sons and then make one of the latter manager of the business they proposed starting in China ? Well all the district agents were talked of in the search for the proper man to do the job. Just then rumors began to float down Chestnut street, to the big building, about how that smooth little Bellefonter “hadn’t done a thing but kill everybody he met.”” Undertakers were frantic ; burial permit offices had to be enlarged, the report was going the round that Phila- delphia was a deader and the whole caused by the occasional visit of a country insur- ance man who was so deucedly clevah as to “simply kill them, Understand ? Do you see?” Of course, you know that he was the man chosen to take L1’s life and the shak- ing up the old heathen got, when he poked his cane into that dynamo at Niagara Falls, wasn’t a circumstance to the funny feelings that trilled up and down his spinal column after his go with our insurance man. But he couldn’t kill him as easily as he lays the average Philadelphian out. Centre Hall. The young people remember with pleasure Mrs. Kate Baughman, (nee Barger), of Leb- anon, who is now the guest of her uncle, ex- Sheriff Spangler, although absent for about ten years, Centre Hall seems much like home to her. Miss Romgié .VanPelt, daughter of Mrs. Annie VanPelt; will enter Wilson College, Chambersburg, this fall where she will take a regular college course. She will devote much of her time to music, in which art she shows much talent. “Hick’ry”’ Farm, which will be produced by the young people in Grange Park audi- torium, will be a first class entertainment. Nobody will have occasion to regret having spent Saturday night next listening to the story of the old New England farmer. Mrs. Margaret Snodgrass, of Miflinburg, is the guest of Miss Anna Mingle. The seventeenth annual convention of the Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary so- ciety of Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Cen- tral Pa., will be held at New Berlin, Septem- ber 28th 29th and 30th. The program bears the names of a number of missionary workers from this county. eee A eee Pine Grove Mention. From the amount of shooting along the mountain the frisky tribe must be plenty. Mrs. Mary McCauley, after a two weeks’ visit at the hospitable home of Mrs.Elizabeth Glenn, at State College, has returned home delighted with her visit. Quite a number of our people are in at- tendance at Huntingdon centennial this week, and we hope they will have a royal good time. If reports are true the attendance at Grange Park, next woek, from this section will be unusually large. * Some are going this week to remain to the finish. : The farmers are well on with their seed- ing. For those who awaited the rain the flood gates of heaven were opened last Sat- urday, and now most of the afternoon far- mers are able to plough. The Henry Fry farm has again changed owners. Mr. Whitmer withdrew from the negotiation and Joseph H.Hoy purchased the place. Mr. Hoy is to be congratulated as the farm is one of the most desirable in the neighborhood. -The house is a large brick structure with modern improvements. The barn is new and in good order, and on the place is an artesian well with an automatic pump. Ex. Sheriff Walker spent several days last week sizing up the political situation in the western part of the county. While here he was the guest of his aged mother, at her home near Fairbrook. * Ferguson township Democrats are taking time by the forelock and are opening the campaign in a fitting manner. Last even- ing a bimetallist club was organized in the academy, which has a surprisingly large number of signers. Meetings are to be held, speeches heard and in a short time, it is ex- pected, the club will be one of the most in- fluential in the county. Last Thursday evening, the 3rd, J. A. Reish and Miss Sallie Homan, daughter of J. M. Homan, were quietly married at the Lutheran parsonage, by the Rev. C. T. Aik- ers. After the ceremony they drove to the home of Clyde Detro, where a few invited guests awaited them and the sumptuous wed- ding supper which had been prepared. The young couple come of good families and there is no reason why they should not prosper. Last Saturday morning the cars were run for the first time over the Pine Grove exten- sion of the Bellefonte Central R. R. The frain was not crowded as it might have been, but that was on account of the disagreeable weather. Superintendant Thomas was on hand to see to the comfort and safety of the passengers, and the picnickers were all great- ly delighted with the transportation except two, and they—well they enjoyea the ride down. Ask them about the ride home ? The night was dark and the miles were many from Bellefonte to Pennsylvania Furnace, but still there were two trains that evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Irvin had driven down from the furnace in the morning in plenty of time for the train and Mrs. Irvin was the first woman to ride over the new road, but still there was something wrong in the even ing as they did not get on either of the trains. The liveryman who drove them up in the wee sma’ hours of the night can possibly throw a ray on the subject. ¢ Spring Mills. Commercial agents say that business along the road drags heavily, apparently there is no life in it. They attribute it to so much polities. The new road from the “hill,”’ an elevat- ed part of our village in the north east, to the R. R. station, will be open for travel in a day or two. Wm. Finkle has moved into the dwelling, formerly occupied by W. R. From, opposite the mill. Mr. Finkle is an employe of the milling firm of Allison Bros., and a sound Democrat. Potatoes almost equal the crop of last year, a drug, quoted at from 12 to 15 cents per bushel, but no sales. Apples are in a similar plight, no market for them. The corn crop will be as large. The editor of the Millheim Journal visits our town frequently on his bicycle. On Monday last he seemed to be in a hurry. 1 noticed him riding down the pike like an arrow. The editor is auite an expert on the wheel. The Indianapolis convention isa sick thing of the past, and the Republicans are singing hurrah, but as yet I have heard of no Demo- crat being scared at the result of the pro- ceedings, neither have I heard of any having the remotest idea of supporting the ticket— hardly discussing it. The convention was simply a scheme gotten up by a few bogus Democrats to defeat Bryan, if possible, but instead, it has almost placed his election be- yond a doubt. The gold bug bolting nomi- nation simply makes a division of the gold vote, part going to McKinley, part to Palmer, and the fragments to Levering the broad gauge Prohibitionist, If the Republicans can gather any crumbs of comfort from the Indianapolis farce they are certainly wel- come to them all. As the Democrats of the valley are perfectly satisfied with the out- look of the silver question, they are now working up the county ticket, although the popularity of the gentlemen nominated for the several offices is of such a character that the ticket can almost take care of itself, yet they will run no risk but will keep the ball rolling on til election day ends the contest. W. W. Allison, of the firm of Allison Bros. of our village, returned home last week, after. a pleasure trip of over three weeks in the North West. . All Through Brush Valley. Snyder Miller is raising his house for a Bryan foundation. An article on Brush valley politics has been written for the WATCHMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. K. Moyer, of Centre Mills, were in Lewisburg this week. A number of our people will attend the Granger's picnic at Centre Hall next week. Mr. Romig, of Mifflinburg and his hand- some bride are guests of Mrs. George Smull. Last Wednesday Henry Crider, of Wolf Store, left for Franklin and Marshall college at Lancaster. Miss Regina Bierly, of Lock Haven, and her sister, of Nittany valley, are visiting their Brush valley friends. C. C. Loose, one of our progressive lumber- men, is erecting his steam saw mill near Daniel Harter’s, three miles east of Rebers- burg. The Wolf Store Democrats with Mr. Jasper Wolf at the head are to be highly compli- mented for their interest and energy. They have succeeded in getting nearly every Dem- ocrat of this community to join the Brush valley Bryan-Sewall silver club. Besides politics the great subject of discus- sion at Livonia is Reuben S. Stover’s big Beideheimer apple which weighs 1830z. and is 15 in. in circumference. It grew on a tree only four yearsold. Mr. Stover says this is a typical forshadowing of Bryan's adminis- tration. The Brush valley Bryan Sewall silver club has appointed Messrs. G. W. Hazel, and J. A. Detrick to work up the silver interests at Madisonburg and bring their people to Rebers- burg to hear the silver orators, J. C. Meyers and Hammon Sechler, of Bellefonte, who are to be here next Friday night. Hon. Willis R. Bierly, who is now in Wil- liamsport, 811 Maple Place, is receiving con- stant requests for political addresses. Last Monday night he addressed the South Wil- liamsport club and as he has so may engage. ments it is not known when he will return to Centre county. The following persons, registered at the Rebersburg hotel : D. S. Barr, Altoona ; S. W. Karstetter and wife, Franklin, Co. ; B. F. Arnold, Freeburg ; R. O. Bracht, Coburn ; Henry Boozer, and A. E. Kerlin, Centre Hall ; D. Ludwig, Reading ; H. S. Smul], Millheim ; Isaac Smith, Farmer's Mills; J. C. Stern, Unionville ; ete., etc. The Bellefonte Democratic gold-bugs came down to Rebersburg last week with their wives to find out how many sympathizers they could get to a public meeting. The sil- ver sentiment is so strong here that their reception was neither cordial nor flattering. The silver club has a membership of 160 and while it is perfectly willing that a man shall speak his mind it is unwilling that the gold- silver. office ! that he .¢he)-ever saw.” There he chanced to meet IRS | by the aid of providence two of our keenest and most subtile silver orators, Henry Det- wiler and Thomas Ziegler. istering but one silver pill this brainy (?) animal whizzed, flew up, and faintly ex- ploded like a sky rocket. a most earnest appeal that our Bryan vet- erinary surgeon, J. A. Gramley, was induced through mere fragrants a dozen house tops, and to shake them together more warmly than ever before so that he could return a ‘‘dirtier but wiser” | Z X | man. The silver club has started out with the most promising prospects. 160 members are enrolled and every day brings new ac- quisitious. are cordially invited to attend the meetings and to take part in the discussions. every two weeks in Rebersburg and there are no expenses, no obligations and a great many attractions. Bierly, president ; Henry A. Detwiler, vice president ; C. O. Malory, recording secre- y tary : J. Nevin Moyer, corresponding sec- - retery ; Calvin Crouse, treasurer. ? - ——Read the WATCHMAN. New Advertisments. After admin- - R SALE.—Good seven room house on Allegheny street, Belletonia. Apply to 40-13 BROWN, Jr. It was only after, of some simple thing to patent? Pro- tect your ideas; they may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WEDDERBURN & Co., patent attor- neys, Washington, D. C., for their £1,800 prize of- than fer. : 41.31. pity to gather up the scattered over aot less Ter OUR HAMS, BREAKFAST BACON Persons of every political creed AND DRIED BEEF. THEY ARE VERY It meets FINE. The officers are H. Elmer SECHLER & CO. RPHANS’ COURT SALE.—Pursuant New Advertisments. to an order of the Orphans’ Court of Cen- tre county, there will be exposed to Public Sale on the premises in Patton township, on OR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—Two comp ete Ball Shingle Mills with Jointer, Bolter, Slitters, Shafting and Belting. One 10 h. p. and one 20 h. b boiler and engine on wheels. oilers complete. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 1896. at Ee all those io dois 9z Blac of 5 > round formerly the property o abian Matts, Boilers, Engines, Poa and described 0 Fons : 2 First :—Beginning at post in centre of Buffalo Run road ; thence by land of Fabian Matts south 49 degrees east 31.2 perches to post ; thence south Drag Saws, Four two-flue One Saw Mill with Edger and W. FRED REYNOLDS BELLEFONTE, Pa. To Wiiom IT MAY CONCERN : TuisTLE EXTERMINATOR manufactured by Mr. SanveL Wait, of Bellefonte, with satisfactory re- sults, and I cheerfully recommend its use to any- one who wishes to get rid of this pest. : JOHN C. MILLER, Persons desirous o rights can obtain them by applying to Clement 41-35 fixtures. Address, H. LOEB, DuBois, Pa. 41-26 | 7] degrees west 13.4 perches to hickory : thence oe os Se natin to post ; thence J p and of Hartsock south 8334 degrees west 6 per- i ESTIMONIAL. ches to post, near spring ; thence y land of i Office of liam Leitzel north 12 degrees west 17.2 perches to centre of Buffalo Run road ; thence along said road north 90 degrees east 16.4 perches to the place of beginning. Containing two acres be the same more or less. Excepting and reserving, however, from this piece, a lot or piece of ground sold by Fabian Matts to Elmer Way. Second :—All that piece of land between tract No. l and No. 3 bounded on the North b ublic road ; on the East by lot No. 3 and land of P. B. Waddle Esq. on the South by Jno. A. Hartsock, and in the west by tract No.1 containing 214 acres more or less. Third :—Beginning at Buffalo Run road near August 31st, 1896. This will certify that I have used the Monae for W. Fred Reynolds. securing farm or township And t 41-35-3t Court of Centre county, in the matter of the estate of Adda C. Showalter, late of Philips- burg, Centre county, Pa. that the undersigned has been appointed an auditor, in the above estate, to distribute the funds now in the hands of J. C. Stoner, executor, to and amont those legally entitled to receive the same. at he will meetin his office, in Bellefonte, on September, 25th, 1896, at ten o'clock a.m. for the duties of his appointment. will please attend. Dale Esq., Bellefonte, Pa. 35-1m. | the north corner of stable ; thence by land of P. : B. Waddle, south 3414 degrees east9 perches and UDITOR’S NOTICE.—In the Orphans | 2 links to white oak ; thence by land of Fabian Matts, north 59 degrees west 12 perches and 20 links to post on side of Buffalo Run road ; thence along said road north 8014 degrees east5 perches and 12 links to the place of beginning, containing 25 perches, net measure. Having thereon erected a good two-story frame dwelling house, black- smith shop, stable and other buildings. TERMS OF SALE.—10 per cent. on day of sale. 40 per cent. on confirmation of sale : the balance in one year thereafter, with interest, to be secured by bond and mortgage on the premises. WiLsve F. REEDER, D. L. MEEK. 41-34-3t Attorney, Administrator. Notice is hereby .given Parties interested E. R. CHAMBERS, Auditor. {one river Salmon, Finest Goods 12 Fish, of allk nds at Very Low Prices. ‘bugs should decry the sound money rights of | 15¢. 20c. and 25¢. per can. New Cheese SECHLER & CO. SECHLER <& CO. - You should have seen the sight last Mon- day in front of the Rebersburg post- 1 A Spring Mills Republican came tp this town of ours and loudly boasted ! “could out argue any man I Lyon & Co. Lyon & Co. Katz & Co. Limited. os _ AXD WINTER, Prices talk louder can save you from 15 your purchases. and will do it now. than anything. We to 35 per cent. on all We have done it before We have just opened a line of Fall and Winter goods : Good Canton flannel 4c per yard to 15c. fine white flannels from 15 to 65c¢ ; Shaker flannels from 4c up to the best. New pat- THE GLOBE. DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY. ANTED—AN IDEA—Who ean think terns fall dress gingham from 5c. upward. A good yard wide wide unbleached muslin 4 cents ; heavy yard wide sheeting 5cts ; yard wide ticking from 6c. up to the finest linen twill ; all wool dress serges from 25c¢. ap to $1.25 per yard ; all wool suitings in the new mixtures, suitable for dresses and coats, 30c. to $1. CLOTHING......... Heavy wool knee pants, ages 4 to 14 @ 25¢ ; better quality from 35c. to $1. Boys’ overalls with aprons 30c. Mens’ heavy cotton pants 65, 74. 84, 98 cents. Special bargains—a lot of mens’ all wool cassimer pants at $1.50. a CHILDRENS SUITS. Good dark Winter suits 98c; better qualities $1.24 and up to the best. Mens’ good heavy Winter suits $4, $4.50, $4.75. Mens’ fine all wool suits $6 and upwards ; mens’ fine clay worsted dress suits from $4.90 to $15. A handsome line of boys’ and youths suits from $2.75 up. : SHOES....0. i A fine line of mens’, ladies’ and children’s shoes. A fine dongola ladies shoeat $1; a better quality, razor, square or common sense toe, $1.25 to” $3.50. Children’s'good and serviceable school shoes from 50 to the hest. Infant’s good shoes from 25c. to 65c. Boy’s good wearing shoe from 90c to $2.50. Mens’ good working shoes $1.24. Mens’ fine dress shoes from $1.15 to $5. CARPETS........ A fine line of Ingrain carpets from 25c. to the best. Window shades-in all colors ; spring rollers 12}c. to the hest. SPECIAL.......... Just opening a full line of ladies’, misses’ and childrens coats and capes ; also double and single school satchels. LYON & CO. BELLEFONTE, PA. « OUR WEEKLY SPECIALS TAKE LIKE WILDFIRE! The people know that when the Globe advertises any article, that it can always be found on our counters, and enough of it to supply their need. WE ADVERTISE NOTHING BUT FACTS. READ WHAT WE ADVERTISE THIS WEEK. now 1gcts. per yard. not need it now but you will yard. before in other stores under Prices’’ scts. a yard. 750 yards Canton Flannel, 1500 yards Cassimere, just the thing for every day pants. A regular 25cts. quality now 12}4cts a yard. 200 pairs Boys knee Pants, ranging in sizes from § years to 15 years, of age just the article for school wear summer weight you may soon,goes now at 5cts. per 300 years shirting,you never bought the same quality 7%cts a yard. ‘Globe's THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF OUR MANEY BARGAINS. ALL SUMMER GOODS MUST BE SOLD 40-15 Makers of Low Prices and Terrors KATZ & CO: L'td. ‘ All Competitors.