by the Democrats is an excellent one, and . Leitzel intended serving his country, but . At the instances of the court they exam- ined the public buildings. The jail and pub- lic offices were found neat and clean—discov- ered no want of proper attention on the part of officers. Evidence of want of repair in order to pre- serve the public property from further de- structions was quite noticeable in several in- stances, and we respectfully submit the fol- lowing recommendations : 1st. We recommend re-papering of busi: ness office and jail. ond. We recommend a change in the plumbing in the cells in water closets and ba- sins. : 3rd. We recommend the partition between male and female prisoners be double thick- ness and tight. 4th. We recommend sufficient and com- fortable clothing for the present lady pris- oner. “5th. We recommend enlarging of jury rooms also a ladies waiting room annex. 6th. We recommend a new roof, of mod- ern style, on the court house, also repair of ceiling in court room. 5th. - We recommend that new furniture be put into the register and recorders offices, also re-papering of the treasurer's office. We desire to return our thanks to the court and the district attorney for uniform courtesy and assistance during our delibera- tions. errr mressecess—— Spring Mills. Rev. Faus of the M. E. church has had pro- tracted meeting for the last three weeks. The meetings are largely attended and the conversions numerous. George Huss, the boot and shoemaker and tonsorial artist of our village who con- templated moving to Johnstown in the spring, has reconsidered the matter and will remain here. The wild goose chase after office by Mr. Miller the defeated candidate has thoroughly disgusted his political friends in this locality, and they have no hesitation in expressing themselves more emphatically than polite. Of course Mr. Miller knows well that he will never again be forced on the ticket for an of- fice, having been twice defeated in suceession within a year, is sufficient evidence that the people are tired of him. So now he is endeavoring to fake aun office while he he has an opportunity. Considerable moving will take place here in the spring, but the trouble is the great scarcity of dwellings. The same trouble was experienced last year, families were obliged to “double up” then, and will be forced to do it again. We could have a dozen or more dwellings occupied at once, if we had them. We have a new, level and perfectly straight avenue from the “hill” to the R. R. station, containing but once building, a large and beautiful brick residence recently erected by C. P. Long. Here is an opportunity for en- terprise, a splendid location for a dozen or fif- teen modest, inexpensive dwellings. Why have we no street lamps ? In the evening our village is as dark as Egypt, and during inclement and wild winter weather it is utterly impossible to avoid the mud puddles without a lantern. Are we waiting for some neighboring hamlet to inaugurate the movement to light up her street first and then do likewise ? Must we wait and follow Penn Hall or Farmers Mills? A half a dozen or ten lamps properly located would be sufficient, and the cost trifling compared to the great convenience it would afford. Let us get out of the old ruts that’s only another name for the dry rot. Let us have light, On Saturday last both the Democrats and Republicans of (iregg township met in caucus to nominate candidates for the spring elee- | tion. The proceedings in each caucus were | marked by harmony and good feeling, and with the one idea of naming a thoroughly good ticket and one to meet with the ap- proval of the people. The ticket nominated will unquestionably command the entire Democratic vote in this Gibraltar of Democ- racy, the election of this candidates is a foregone conclusion. The following are the names of the gentlemen nominated. For the rather important office of tax collector, H. D. Rossman, a gentleman of unimpeachable character was nominated. School directors, K. W. Ream and Jerry Heckman ; overseer of the poor, Henry Mark; supervisors of the roads, T. Sholl and H. M. Cain ; auditor, Wm. Goodhart ; town clerk, H. M. Smith. The Republican nominees are : tax collec- tor, Isaac Smith ; school direetors, W. W. Neese and M. L. Rishel (both Democrats) ; supervisors of roads, Howard Foust and R. D. Musser; auditor, W. A. Brown and town clerk R. G. Kennelly: Applicants for post-master of our willage has been reduced to five rather prominent gentlemen viz : J. P. Long, Jas. N. Leitzel, Charles Miller, C. A. Krape and Frank Rearick. Thelist was formidable some time since, with a dozen applicants, but has finally dwindled down to five. J. P. Long and Jas. N. Leitzel are old soldiers—will the old soldier racket be played again ? If so, Mr. Long has decidedly the advantage. He participated in several very severe engage- ments, and at the battle of Murfreesboro, lost a limb and has been a sufferer from the wound cver since. Mr. Long was post- master during the Harrison administration and gave universal satisfaction. His ap- pointment now, would meet with the ap- proval of the entire community. Jas. N. when he reached Harrisburg ready to march to the front, the Southern confederacy sud- denly collapsed, and of course he had no op- portunity to relate the ‘‘hair breadth escapes in the imminent deadly breach, or of being taken by the insolent foe.” But if Mr. Leitzel’s military career is not of any special benefit nor a recommendation to entitle him | any of them soit must have been because | tothe office, his character and abilities are unquestionable. He is indorsed by a very large and influential following. Charles Miller also ranks high in this community and has been a resident of our village for many years. He isan original Republican having advocated the principles and policy of the party since its organization. Mr. Miller sustaines an untarnished reputation and is largely indorsed by the people of this postal district regardless of politics. C. A. Krape | and Frank Rearick are gentlemen of char- acter and influence and have a high rating in this locality, both are rather strict par- | tisans which may possibly be trump cards. | But the Bellefonte machine holds the ace | and two bowers, to whom will they slip the winning cards ? Nittany Valley Items. o The coldest wave of the season is upon us. George Harpster, of Howard, is visiting George Young of this place. The freight“train killed a large hog for Doc Winkleman, last ¥riday. Nelson Robb and wife spent Sunday with mother Robb and also inspected his thorough bred Woodlawn colt. The scholars of Clintondale grammar | school are mourning the loss of the plants that were kept in the school room. They were frozen on Monday night. Many persous attended church at Hublers- burg, last Sunday evening to take advantage of the first sleighing of the season. Dr. McCormick is attending patients in this locality. He is building up quite a practice. Financially he does not cut the heart out of his patients, as some others of the fraternity do. Democrats attended Primary clection at Hublersburg, last Saturday, and placed a strong ticket for the Republicans to attack. Solomon Peck was nominated for Justice of Peace. This is the fourth term the squire will serve. Some Democrats had expected to defeat him, but owing to his extensive political career he laid his opponents out in great shape. ’ Centre Hall. The Christian Endeavor Society held a conundrum social Friday evening, last. The “menu’’ was original and novel, both on card and in reality. Messrs. Wolf and Crawford of the Central produce company, who run a produce car regularly into the coal regions, were caught in the cold snap with a car of potatoes on track, together with grain and pork. District politics isa shade above normal temperature in Potter township. At the Democratic caucus, last Saturday, nearly two hundred votes were cast. The leading fea- ture of the game was to sec who could knock off the tax-collector persimmons, and the feat was performed very gracefully by Jacob Lee, Another hitch was between the can- didates for supervisor of roads for the South side. Messrs. Sweetwood and Krum- rine—whose votes were tie, and up to date the gentlemen were unable to agree among themselves who should be the nominee. While the voters were pretty well aroused, there was no illfecling manifested , nor should there be. A cheese factory and creamery is being talked of by parties who have spare funds to invest in Centre Hall improvements. The idea is excellent, and would greatly benefit the farmers, who could realize more from their eows selling the whole milk thanany other way. Presuming a cow would average but five quarts of milk per day and the same could be sold at two and one-half cents per quart, the total would almost foot up 350. That record could be far exceeded hy good How many farmers keep cows that do not bring in sales amounting to $15 per vear* Many indeed. A cheese factory and creamery is what this section greatly needs for the benefit of farmers. _ Mr. and Mrs. David Kuhn, of Dakota, Illinois, are east on a visit to relatives in Reedsville, DBoalsburg and Centre Hall. Among other things political related by Mr. Kuhn, who was a staunch Bryanite, con- cerning northern Illinois, is the novel and satisfactory way in which Congressman Hitt endorses applicants for postinaster. A regular election is held and all who are patrons of the post-office are permitted to vote, which method obvisztes much ill-feeling against the Congressman and always secures an honest and competent official. Representative Hitt is much pleased with the method, and an effort is being made to have the system ex- tended all over the State. — If a Congressman of national reputation endorses a plan like this, would it mot b> a good precedent for the one-horse-Congressman of our district to follow ? COWS. All Through Brush Valley. After a week's illness Joseph Bierly, near Rebersburg, is again able to be up and around. Charles Beck, of Kreamerville, who has been seriously ill for some time is getting a little better. For the last four or five days our Brush valley, people have heen enjoying the coldest days in sleigh-riding of this winter. Steward Weber, who is teaching school near Milesburg, was a pleasant visitor among his friends at Rebersbuig last Saturday and Sunday. Our post-master, Mr. John Smull, after spending three weeks with his daughter Alice, in Union county. came home last Wednesday. Prof. H. E. Bierly, who is teaching the grammar school at Hublersburg, came home, last Friday evening, to spend Saturday and Sunday. ; Most of the Brush valley people have their ice-houses filled and the few who have not, have no reason to complain of not having any to put up. Charles Smull, of Smithtown, who is teach- ing school near this place, spent a pleasant day with his old friends in and near Rebers- burg last Saturday. Miss Ida Smull, of Chicago, who had bee away tor many years, returned to TS- burg Wednesday to visit her many friends. All are glad to se2 Ida back again at her native home. She expects to remain part of the winter in Rebersburg. The Republican cohorts (?) ~hout Rebers- burg had a regular break-up last Saturday when they tried to get together for their primaries. It wasn't because there were too there were not enough for the offices. Albert Steininger, who had been working on Mr. Loose's lumber job near Laureltown, Union Co., for the last two years, moved his family to Rebersburg, last Thursday, into what was known as the Samuel Loose's house, which was bought by William Walker last fall. The following is the result of the Rebers- burg delegate election held last Saturday : | Precinct Judge, Willis Weber ; Inspector, R. Musser ; Reg. Assessor, J. O. Housman ; Township, Justice, W. J. Carlin; Tax- collectors,” Andrew Ocker and C. HH. | Smull ; School Directors, Ira Brungard and C. M. Gramley ; Supervisors, Jacob Gephart and Andrew Ocker ; Overseer of Poor, A. J. | Gramley ; Town Clerk, L. B. Frank. The primaries were well attended in spite of the bad weather. "In Hublersburg. Amos McClain is home from Jersey Shore visiting his father. Mr. Vonada is running a trolly to the grammar school. ' William Miller, of Lock Haven, is a guest of G. FF. Hoy. The Reformed church will have its Bible class on Thursday evening, in the future. Dr. McCormick amputated Lima Emerick’s leg, and the patent is getting along flnely. Rev. Deihl held protracted meetings, last week, at Snydertown and had communion service Sunday last. Jen Fisher's child died of pneumonia, Tues- day last, at Snydertown. The services were held in the Lutheran church of the same place. At Hublersburg old grey-haired men will be boys and slide down the hill just as skill- fully as sixty years ago. Nothing like be- ing young. John Miller had a great big Bryan turkey for dinner last Saturday, which some one caught quite late on Friday morning. There were thirteen guests present, and all said it was the best turkey they have eaten in years. Miss Rosa Miller, who has her home at Rev. Runkle’s, drew the first prize for ex- cellency in the map drawing contest held in the schools here recently and Norman Mec- Clain the second prize. Lewis Yocum, William Markle, and Miss Sue Dannley were the judges and rendered a unanimous decis- ion. Pine Grove Meniton. Miss Mary Ward is visiting her brother, Dr. Ward, in Bellefonte. : Mrs. Samuel Harpster who has been a very sick woman for months is slowly improving. John Weiland is receiving congratulations over the arrival of a ten pound boy and a silverite at that. A little girl put in her appearance, last week, at James Lytle’s home to share Irvin Ross’s playthings, which so far he is very loth to do. s Squire Keller spent last Friday in Tyrone where most of his time was taken up pur-— chasing lumber for Capt. Kepler'snew house, which he has the contract to build, next spring. On Tuesday evening a sledding party from here drove down to Rock Springs, where they took possession of Henry Elder's house and had a most enjoyable evening. The tall and sprightly Curt Musser, of Al- toona, Henry Bucher’s chief elerk, spent sev- eral days here, last. week, transacting some business relative to his father’s estate. He is onc of the administrators. Jasper, little son of John ard Mary Fields, died, at their Gateshurg home, on the 21st and was buried in the Gatesburg cemetery on the 23rd. The little fellow had been a suf- ferer most of his life so his death was really a happy release. James C. Strausser, onc of our old boys but new one of Philadelphia’s promising ar- chitects, and a young man who is blessed with many friends, is here visiting. Jim looks well and is one of the few thriving under the- single gold standard. Mr. John Koger, who is engaged exten- sively in the nursery business and from all appearances makes it pay, came down to con- gratulate our town dads over the completion ‘of the long looked for railroad, which will make Pine Grove a more desirable retreat than ever. The sociable, to be held at ex-county com- missioner H.C. Campbell’s near Fairbrook, on the evening of the 5th of February, prom- is@s to be ome of unusual interest. Itis for the church and those who are honored by an invitation will be fortunate and glad to relax their purse strings generously. The officers of G. A. R. Post 275, for the en- suing year are: P.C., D. W. Miller; V. C,, H.B. Yarnell; J. V. C., J. H. Miller; Q. master, Wm. H. Fry; Chavp., J. G. Heber- ling ; Surg., Dr. Kustaborder; Adjt.,, Wm. D. Port; 0. G., J. 3. Tyson; 0. D.,,W. F. Heberling : S. M,, J. W. Sunday; Q. M. L. D. L. Miller. The pulling match, that has been the topic of conversation among athletes for a week past, came to a halt last Thursday on a wager made by Tump Goss and William Sie- gel. The wager was that William Seigel’s two horses could not raise Goss off the broad of his back at the end of 100 feet of rope. Seigel accepted the wager and quite a crowd gathered to see the pull with many peeping out the windows and doors. Goss evidently had a condition that he neglected to mention for when the pull became too strong he would leave go ; but the seconders awarded Seigel the stakes and Tump is still explaining. All last Saturday the storm raged and blew but notwithstanding the unterrified Demo- crats turned out en masse and showed their interest in the township's welfare. The tick- et placed in nomination is a good one and un- less there is a complete turnover between this and the 16th of Fcbruary the entire ticket will be elected. In the W. P. is Simon Ward for judge of election. J. P. Sunday. registration assessor. Th mas D. Gray, inspector of election. e east precinct, C. B. McCormick for judge of election. J. G. Miller, inspector of clection. W. H. Roush, registration assessor. Samuel Harpster, jr., for tax collector. A. G. Archey and F. Bowersox, road su- pervisors. J. B. Pifer and Joseph Strouse, school di- rectors. Emanuel Sunday, poor overseer. G. W. Homan, auditor. ~ W. J. Myers, township clerk. ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GONE.—At noon on the 22ud, all that was mortal of Daniel Musser passed from this world to the joys beyond where his soul will ever rejoice. He had enjoyed his usual health during the summer and it was not until a few weeks ago that his family noticed his health was fail- ing. He was born near Aaronsburg, Dec. 18th 1822, and came to this place when only a lad. He learned the trade of millwright and carpenter and many buildings in this valley testify to his worth. For years he lived ou the corner where J. B. Mitchell's new house now stands ; but many years ago he p chased the home on the Branch where he always extended the most generous Tsai hospitality to friends and strangers. Since the death of his wife, five years ago, his son William has lived with him and of the once numerous family only his brother Jesse, of Saulsburg, and sister Rebecca, of this place, survive. His children, Mrs. Frank Kennedy and Mrs. Frank Boal, of State College, Mrs. John Houser, of Bellefonte, William, of Philipsburg, Wesley, of Warrior's Mark, Wellington and Wallace at home, mourn the death of an indulgent father. The Lutheran church of which he was an earnest member, and the community in which he wasa re- spected citizen will miss him. On the 25th, he was buried in the Boalsburg cemetery by the side of his wife. Rev. Lescher conducted the services. Books, : Magazines, Etc. Tur Fay Moxey Maker. —American Garden- ing (P. O. Box 1697, New York) is a successful family weekly journal devoted to gardening and fruit culture in the open and under glass ; and kindred subjects. That all interested in making their life work a success may have an opportunity to test the assistance to that end to be derived from the study of -its weekly contents, the publishers are offering American Gardening at a bargain rate for a short time, and we invite the attention of our readers to their advt. in another column. A New Marcu—The very latest musical com- position to enlist popular approval is “The Broad Street Conservatory March,” composed by a young Philadelphian, Roland H. Smith, a pupil of the popular institution to whom his work is dedi- cated. It is highly inspiring, suggestive as it is of the popular marches written by Sousa. It has been played by al! the leading theatre orchestras, and concert bands in the Quaker city, and the seaside and mountain resorts. The piano part of this excellent march has just been issued, and through a special arrangement with the author we are enabled to present a copy free to every reader of this paper who will send name and address, enclosing this notice and 6 cents in stamps to cover mailing and postage, to the Broad street conservatory of musie, 1331 south Broad street, Philadelphia. The retail price of the March is 40 cents and this is an offer that should be appreeiated by our musical friends. New Advertisments. ONEY TO LOAN.—On first mortgage. Apply to A. M. HOOVER. *42-1-2t. Real Estate Agent. Bellefonte, Pa. ™N OnICE Rover is hereby given that A the first and partial account of Nathaniel Beirly committee of Harry Saylor will be pre- sented to the court on Wednesday, January 27th, 1897, and unless exceptions be filed thereto on or before the second day of said term the same will be confirmed. W. F. SMITH, Prothly. 42-1-3t. : A PARTNER WANTED. — Will give 17 interest in a patent bag holder to any person who will Rn £60 to patent. Every farmer, graindealer and miller wants one. Patent office search already made. Address or inquire at WarcumaN OFFICE, Bellefonte, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters of administration on the estate of W. M. Scholl, deceased, of Union township, hav- ing been granted the undersigned he Doha notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present same, properly authenticated, for payment, and those indebted to same to make immediate settlement. Harry KELLER, 42-360 Atty. OURT PROCLAMATION.— Whereas the Honorable J. G. Love, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial District, consisting of the county of Centre and the Honorable Corlis Faulkner, Associate Judge in Centre county, having issued their precept. bearing date the 1st day of January to ge eeoi for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer ana General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions of the Peace in Bellefonte, for the county of Centre and to commence on the 4th Monday of Jan. being the 23th day of Jan. 1807, and to continue two weeks, notice is hereby given to the Coroner, Jus- tices of the Peace, Aldermen and Constables of said county of Centre, that they be then and there in their proper persons, at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon of the 25th, with their records, inquisitions, examinations, and their own remembrance, to do those things which to their office appertains to be done, and those who are bound in recognizances to prosecute against the prisoners that are or shall be in the jail of Centre county, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. siven under my hand, at Bellefonte, the 1st day of Jan. in the year of our Lord, 1897, and the one hundred and twentieth-first year of the inde- pendence of the United States. - W. 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Box 1697, Y TCHES, —[0]— Our stock of Watches was never so complete, and prices never =o low. —[0]— AMERICAN WATCHES from $4.00 up to any price you desire. —[0[— ALL STYLES AND KINDS OF CASES, AND EVERY ONE FULLY GUARANTEED. —[0]— Come and see what great value we can offer you. F. C. RICHARD’S SON'S, 41-46 High St. BELLEFONTE, PA. te prices on all our strictly speaking. and see us within the next two weeks. $2.50. price of $5.00. price. off the old price. This is a genuine Reduction Sale. 40-15 Lyon & Co. Katz & Co. Limited. We have cut the price on all our Dress Goods. 1.° = AND CO'S.-—— FERRI. GLOBE. | ee = DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND MILLINERY. On February 1st we begin our Annual Inventory and we find it much easier to invoice cash in bank than merchandize on our shelves. To reduce our stock to a low point we have made great reductions in WINTER GOODS. If you want to get ten dollars worth of merchandise for five dollars come All Ladies’ Coats priced heretofore at from $4.00 to $6.00 now go at Ladies’ Coats former price from $7.00 to $12.00 now go at the uniform All our $15.00 and $20.00 Coats now go at $7.50- One third off of the old All our Red and Grey Flannels one third off. Woolen Hosiery, Blankets, Gloves and all winter goods, 33 per cent. ALL OUR MEN'S AND BOY'S OVERCOATS, ONE HALF OFF OF FORMER PRICES. Our Men’s and Boy’s Suits are sold one-third off former prices. Men's, Ladies’ and Childrens Wool Underwear, one-third off. MILLINERY PRICES CUT EXACTLY ONE-HALF. Our only object in it being to close out all Winter Goods and to reduce stock as low as possible. You can save dollars by coming to see us. KATZ & CO. Lud, Makers of low prices and terrors to all competitors. Lyon & Co. 0 m—— large for this time of the year. winter goods at cost. our great bargain sale. prices than store the goods away until next fall. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUED. We have just finished our annual inventory and find our stock is too We would rather make great sacrifices in We will continue to sell Ladies’ Coats and Capes, Childrens Coats, Misses Coats, Blankets, Flan- nel Cloths, Men's, Youth's and Boy's Overcoats and Ulsters, Men’s, Youth's and Boy's Heavy Suits, every thing in Winter goods must be sold and will be sold at first cost. In addition we will begin our early Spring sale of Table Linens, White goods, Percales and Muslin. We quote only a few prices of A guaranteed fast color Turkey Red Table Linen, cheap at 2octs. our price rscts. Pure White Table Damask, regular 35cts quality our price 24cts. 2 yards wid pure Linen Damask, real value 75cts. our price sgcts. A handsome Satin Damask two yards wide beautiful pattern real value $1.50 our price $1.15. All Linen Napkins 5octs. 6gcts. 79¢C. One lot of Turkey Red Doiles to close out the lot 35cts per doz. A good heavy Woolen Winter suit for Men, real value $5.00 all we have go now at the low price of $3.50. Childrens Suits 73cts. 98cts. $1.24 oScts $1.24 per doz. and npwards | which are great values for these prices. | and upwards, exceptional good values at these prices. Youth’s Suits, long Pants, ages 10 to 14 were $3.50 all we have left go now at $2.00. Better qualities from 14 to 19 years at $3.50, $4.00, $5.00 and upwards. Just opened a new lot of Apron Ginghams 4cts yard. Good yard wide Unbleached Mus- lin - - . = 4cts. Good Bed Ticking - 6c¢ts. Gocd Fast Color Calico 3Y¥cts. Good Toweling - 3¥%cts. soo yards of Ruching mixed lot qualities in the lot cheap at 25 and gocts. per yard all marked down at 10cts. per yard. One lot of remnants all kind of goods at J cost. JUST OPENED A BIG LINE OF CARPET AND MATTINGS. LYON & CO. 41-9 BELLEFONTE, PA.
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