has been confined to bed with hip disease the
result of typhoid fever and his improvement
is causing heartfelt satisfaction.
Last week the proof reader doubted our
veracity and made the $80,000, which has
been subscribed for the new railroad in Stone
valley, read $8000, a tenth only of the act-
nal amount. We are near enough Stone
valley people to know that when they doa
thing they do it right,
Last sunday Rev. Black almost electrified
his congregation by announcing that they
had eclipsed all previous records in the mat-
ter of paying up. The Christmas offering
_ amounted to about $100 and, unless
~ something happens, no more funds would
be asked for until the harvest collection.”
Invitations are out for a ‘‘bean sale,” this
evening. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. G.
Meek. The affair is under the auspices of
the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of
the Lutheran church and we can assure you
that you will have a good time, for there is
to be a live auctioneer, lots of fun, plenty of
refreshments, and good music.
William P. Gates, of Rock Springs, Centre
county, took up the march by rail Tuesday
for Freeport, Illinois, where he has secured a
situation and expects to establish a home. He
is one of the four brothers of the late
Robert Gates who was killed while assisting
in taking up the Walter Main circus wreck
on the Tyrone and Clearfield railroad nearly
four years ago. William Gates, their father,
has with his family resided in Centre county
these many years, living on the farm they
now occupy near Rock Springs, the past
thirty-two years. Two boys, Roland and
Thomas, are yet at the family home. while
James F., with his family, occupies a farm
about two miles above the old homestead.
DEATH OF ALEXANDER MCGONIGAL.—On
last Sunday, Hugh Alexander McGonigal, a
prince among men, died at his home in Gal-
lipolis, O., 1n the 70th year of his age. He
was born in Clarion county, but came to this
place when only a boy to sell goods in Alex
Sample’s store, afterwards he married a sis-
ter of the proprietor and became a member of
the firm of A. Sample & Co. When the firm
went out of existence in 1868 he engaged in
the lumber business on the Kanawha river
in W. Va., and afterwards located at Galli-
polis where he manufactured plows and
stoves. He was a true example of noble man-
hood and one who would be missed greatly
in any community. His wife, Sarah Sample,"
and three grown sons survive him. He was
a ruling elder jn the Presbyterian church.
RIDER-STRAYER.—On the evening of the
23rd, just as twilight was darkening into
dusk, a pretty wedding was solemnized at the
home of John G. Strayzr, at Gatesburg, when
his eldest daughter, Emma C., was married
to Edward Rider by the Rev. C. T. Aikens.
Many guests were present and the supper
served was sumptuous. Miss Ellen, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor and Clark Rid- |
er, brother of the groom, was best man. The
young people left for a week’s honeymoon in
Cincinnati, after which they will go to
housekeeping in Altoona where the groom
has a good position in the boiler works in the
railroad shops.
Spring Mills.
Who will be postmaster of our village? Ah,
that is the question—but ask the Bellefonte
machine.
If we do not get a move on Penn Hall and
Farmers Mills will be a head of usin the
way of street lamps.
Miss Sue, danghter of James Kennelley, of |
our village, who has been ill for several i
weeks with nervous prostration isslowly con-
valescing.
The chicken and waffle supper given by
the women of the M. E. church on Saturday
evening, last, was quite a success notwith-
standing the unpleasant weather.
Wm. Pealer has converted the rear part of
his store into a convenient dwelling. The
apartments will be occupied by Harry Frank-
enberger his efficient and reliable clerk.
The recent election in Gregg township, was
like the handle of a Jug—all on one side.
The party of ‘‘great moral ideas” certainly
received a black eye in this neighborhood.
Frank Rearick, one of our enterprising and
prominent citizens, has just erected a com-
modious building for the purpose of engaging
in the printing and bicycle business. The
rooms are finished in hardwood and fitted up
with every convenience. On the ground
floor, front, are located the general and pri-
vate offices, and in the rear is the printing
department replete with most everything
connected with the printers art. A neat
stairway to the second floor leads to the sales-
room for bicycles and the repairing depart-
ment—this room has the appearance of a
regular factory. Mr. Rearick has his estab-
lishment in complete order—a place for
everything and everything in its place. The
building is a decided improvement to the
whole neighborhood.
Howard.
Mrs. Jennie Shutt, of Kane, visited here
recently. 3
Wm. A.J. Gardner is again able to be
about after a serious illness.
Col. Jno. A. Woodward spent a few days
at home last week.
The High school scholars enjoyed a sled
ride Thursday of last week.
Miss Mary Weber was confined to her
house by illness last week.
Dr. C. F. Smith started on a business trip
to Indianapolis, Ind. last Thursday.
Mr’ Frank Butler had five chickens taken
from the roost, on last Thursday evening.
Miss Hallie Woodward has returned home
from an extended visit in Lock Haven.
The oyster supper, held in the Brickley
building, was a success despite the wet
weather.
Messrs. Thomas Greninger and Hick Kel-
lerman, of Bellefonte, visited here Sun-
day.
Messrs. Oscar Kling and brother Samuel,
of Walker, were seen on our street Friday
night.
The Evangelical congregation at Fairview
will hold a social at the home of Thomas
Thomas, on the 26th inst.
On last Thursday evening while the family
was away from home, some one entered the
house of Mr, O. J. Allison and stole several
small articles belonging to Mrs. Nathan
Koons, of Eagleville, who was visiting there
| says, he would add that the statement allud-
at the time.
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Hublersburg.
Many of our people attend the revival ser-
vices at Nittany.
Mr. Arthur Kessinger has been on the sick
list the last few days.
Miss Emma Bergstresser has gone to Phil-
ipsburg on a visit of several weeks.
The Stamm sisters, of Loganton, were vis-
iting friends here last Friday and Saturday.
Prof. Charles Harter, Tom Harter, and
Miss Laura Boone, all of Loganton, passed
through our town last week.
Among those who attended the musical
convention at Pleasant Gap were Bertha Mil-
ler, Claude Miller, Mary and Wilbur Rum-
berger.
The services in the Reformed church, last
Sunday evening, were very successful. IL.
H. Yocum lead and W. H. Markle, Miss Min-
nie Miller, and Mrs. Runkle read able essays
on the subject “Christian activity.”
The Centre county grange met in special
session, at Hublersburg, Feb. 18th, 1897, with
Marion grange and Zion grange participa-
ting. The meeting was largely attended and
a general interest manifested. The commit-
tee of Grange park, at Centre Hall, made a
general report of the management of the
Patron’s picnic, which was very encouraging,
and favorably received, and instilled into the
hearts of the Patrons in general for the main-
tenance and upbuilding of the picnic. The
fire insurance company also made a favorable
report of the workings of the company dur-
ing the year which shows, by comparison,
that it is the cheapest company financially
existing. A most excellent dinner was fur-
nished by the ladies, free of charge and about
sixty were in attendance. The Hublersburg
grange is one of the strongest and most suc-
cessfully managed organizations of husbandry
in the county. They have their own new
building of two stories, and its auditorum is
very beautifully decorated. The subjects
discussed are always the latest topics affect-
ing farmers.
Centre Hall.
Master Eddie Weiser, who has made his
home with Dr. E. C. Emerick for four or
more years, will move his quarters to Mill-
heim.
H. I. Wise, of Zion, who purchased the
Ocker property, is hauling his goods already.
He will be engaged as engineer for W. U.
Boob’s wheel factory.
John Weaver, “from Egg Hill, moved on
Church street, and has steady employment
with Messrs, Colyer and Poulson, proprietors
of the new handle factory.
James Stuart, of Mechanicsburg, is up here
duck hunting. He says he always has good |
success in these diggings and 1s thinking ser-
iously of taking his game home with him
sometime in the future.
The aspirants for the postmastership are
quietly coming around the coveted nest egg.
Centre Hall has always had excellent and
obliging postmasters and it may be presumed
no mistake will be made this time.
W. O. Rearick, the stirring proprietor of
the Centre Hall Machine shops, has all hands
busy completing corn planters, He is put-
ting out a large number this scason, and a
better corn planter connot be found any
where.
A petition is being circulated—praying
against the condemnation of the turnpike
from this place to Bellefonte. The instru-
ment is being signed largely and should have
weight when the matter comes up for con-
sideration. ; J
Since the fields are bare of snow, those who
observe say the grain fields through Penns
and Brush valley have a promising appear-
ance. This is encouraging to the farmer,
although it is too early yet to say that wheat
is safe from freezing effects.
Centre Hall will lose a citizen in W. H.
Stover, who has a reputation of attending his
own affairs first and last. He was chief
miller at Bartholomew’s flour mill the past
year and gave general satisfaction to the
mill’s many customers.
The supervisors of public roads of Potter |
township, Messrs. Bruss and Krumrine, will
divide the district north and south, which is
similar to the division of the township into
precincts. This is the old way of division,
which gave the best satisfaction.
If S. D. Brisbin, the Republican-elect
mayor, succeeds in manipulating the borough
affairs as successfully as F. M. Crawford he
will do well. Mayor Crawford is deserving
of much credit. and is the stripe of Democrats
that look well and do well on the front seats
of democracy’s gallery of honor.
Messers. J. W. Wolf, F. M. Crawford,
George H. Emerick and J. W. Smith started
early Sunday morning for Rebersburg to at-
tend the Lutheran dedicatory services at that
place. The party started off in a cuttter on a
cat snow that fell that morning with as much
confidence as though they had direct commu-
nication with Uncle Sam’s infallible weather
bureau and had been informed thata cold
wave was just on the county’s border. The
result may be guessed, however, when they
were compelled to accept ex-commissioner |.
John Wolf’s kind offer of a carriage to return
late that night.
To say that our borough is bonded to the
extent of $1,000 is a gross error, and if the
writer was not held responsible for what he
ed to is a lie and one for which there is no
excuse. To misrepresent our town in such a
manner is detrimental to the interests of its
population. It also places its officialsin a
bad light to those who are mislead by a sim-
ple statement and do not investigate matters
for themselves. The fact is the borough is
in debt for just $100, and this sum was check-
ed out of bank by the efficient treasurer, W.
H. Kreamer, at sundry times, when the
treasurer had no funds on deposit. The tax
payers of the borough profited go the extent
of the interest on this sum for a considerable
length of time by the kindness of the bank
officials, instead of being charged exorbitant
rates of interest. The borough last year was
under democratic rule and the gentlemen
who held the several offices were no fools, but
performed their duties in a business-like man-
ner and worked to the best interests of the
property owners at large. They were, how-
ever, unable to suit the whims and fancies of
an egotist who does not represent a dollar on
the property tax list; but that is no just rea-
son why every office holder from mayor to
high constable should be berated and tie best
institutions of the borough brought doWn to
the level of a common robber by one who is
besotted with his own smartness. If it would
not be casting pearls before swine, a prayer
might be offered to shed more wisdom or
candor upon this individual.
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All Through Brush Valley.
Dan. Brungard, of Rebersburg, has been
very ill during the past week.
Miss Mable Zeigler, of Millheim, attended
the dedication, on Sunday, at Rebersburg.
The Rebersburg grange is still harvesting
in members, and is in a flourishing condition.
Messrs. John Rute and Charles Brungard,
of Salona, spent last Sunday in Rebersburg.
Miss Lulu Erhard, of Rebersburg, who
was ill during the last week, is able to be
up and around.
Miss Brubaker, of Mifflinburg, is the guest
of our fair and able future post mistress, Miss
Grace Miller. :
Mrs. Henry Meyer, of Rebersburg, last Sat-
urday, attended the funeral of her aunt,
Mrs. Rishel at Farmers Mills.
On Sunday Mrs. Kerlin, of Millheim, who
who was at the dedicatory services at Rebers-
burg, helped along very materially.
Mrs. Garthoff, of Millheim, was here at-
tending the dedication on Sunday and help-
ing the Lutheran people financially.
The people of Kreamerville, as it seems,
are taking after the Rebersburg people, since
they cannot agree on the water question.
The next time a man of leisure makes his
nocturnal visit to William Frank’s corn crib,
lus dce old frau es luch fun sock zu na-ah, so
os des velchkern ned raus zuddla dut.
Cyrus Brungard and wife, of Millheim,
were here to attend the dedicatory services,
on last Sunday, and Cyrus, like the good fel-
low he is, did not forget to lend substantial
aid to our Lutheran brethren. ~
Dr. C. S. Musser, one of Central Pennsyl-
vania’s most noted physicians; John Fors-
ter, the popular mail agent on the P. R.
R.: Miss Ida Smull, of Chicago, a graduate
of Central Pennsylvania college and the only
“Centre county girl’’ who heard Bryan make
his great speech in Chicago during the Demo-
cratic convention; Miss Lulu McMullen, a
graduate of the Bellefonte Academy and one
of Nittany valley’s most accomplished belles
and Miss Lodie Musser, of Millheim, who at-
tended Drexel Institute. Philadelphia, spent
a charming evening, last Friday, at the
home of George Smull, Rebersburg. The
wit, humor, stories, and politics, of Chicago,
New York city and Philadelphia mingled
and flowed in great abundance with the
sweet strains of Sousa, Wagner and Mendle-
sohn. The delicious cream, cakes and a
number of other delicacies were all very
much relished by this almost cosmopolitan
social. :
A I'ayMiLy REUNTON.—On Tuesday a very
pleasant family reunion occurred at the home
of Mrs. Joseph Gramley, in Rebersburg., It
was a surprise, prepared by her friends and
children. She was induced to pay a visit to
Mr. Reuben Kreamer’s home, that morning,
and in her absence her house was in charge
of others who brought all kinds of good
things and delicacies and at noon a bountiful
repast was prepared. Then Mrs. Gramley
was summoned home and you can imagine
her complete surprise in finding her children
all present to greet her,
There were present the following : John
Shaeffer, who was married to Mrs. Gramley’s_
sister ; Mrs. Adam Shaeffer, of Madisonburg,
who is her only living sister: and all but one
of her eight children. They are: Benjamin,
of Kaneville, Ill, farmer;
ASmull, of Rebersburg ; Ex-treasurer, James
J. Gramley. now living with his mother and
caring for her; Mrs. Jesse Wert, of Aarons-
burg; J. Austin Gramley, of Rebersburg;
George Gramley, of Salona, who was not able
to be present on account of sickness; Rev.
Chas. Gramley, of Buffalo, Kansas ; and Rev.
A. J. Gramley, of Ohio. Mrs. Gramley was
the mother of sixteen children, five of which
died in infancy and three since growing up.
The dinner was truly an enjoyable occa- :
sion—especially to have the family again as-
sembled. :
The afternoon was spent in recalling and
recounting events of the past. When Mrs. '
Gramley was married she assisted her hus-
band in the fields and helped to clear land
for their future home and endured hardships
and trials little known to the people of the
present times.
Many friends called during the afternoon
to pay their respects to mother Gramley,
Among them was Supt. C. L. Gramley, who
delivered a brief and appropriate address, in
which he spoke of the Gramley family as
among early settlers of that valley. He com-
plimented Mrs. Gramley by saying she could
well be proud of her sons and daughters as- :
A fami-
ly prayer was then offered by Benjamin
Gramley, and friends and children soon de-
sembled about her on this occasion.
parted for their homes.
Mrs. Gramley was a daughter of George
Schmetzler, of Madisonburg, aud if she lives
until July 21st, she will have reached her
Mrs. Reuben
Books, Magazines, Etc.
The leading feature of Harper's for March is
“The Awakening of a Nation,” the second ofa
series of richly illustrated papers, by Charles F.
Lummis, on the Mexico of to-day. The paper
deals mainly with the religious, charitable, and
political institutions. The ‘* Astronomical Progress
of the Century,” an illustrated article by Dr.
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verse. “Mr. Henry G. Marquand,” by E. A.
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42-7-tf S. A. McQUISTION.
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 ony
notifies all” persons having claims against said
estate to present same, properly authenticated,
for payment, and those indebted to same to make
immediate settlement.
D. C. HALL,
Harry KELLER,
42-3-6t Att'y. Administrator.
DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let-
ters testamentary on the estate of John
G. Hall, Dec’d. late of Union township, Centre
county, Pa., having been granted the undersigned
he notifies all persons having claims against said
estate to present them, properly authenticated,
for settlement, and those lsd themselves in-
debted thereto to make immediate payment.
D. C. HALL,
42-6-Gt.* Administrator.
{Aurion — All persons are hereby
notified that I have purchased the effects
of Geo. W. Grimes, a resident of Union township,
Centre county, Pa., at constables sale and have
left same in his keeping during my pleasure.
Hence all persons are cautioned not to molest
same at the peril of prosecution: 3 head of
horses, and a colt, 1 cow, 6 pigs, 16 chickens, 1
road wagon, 1 spring wagon, 1 buggy, 1 pair of hob-
sleds, 1 sleigh, 2 plows, 2 harrows, 1 cultivator,
2 shovel plows, 25 bushels of oats, 1 ton of hay, 1
load of fodder, 1 load of straw, 50 bushels of
otatoes, 1 set of work harness, 1 set of single
arness, spreads, single-trees, butt chains, 2 log
chains, 1 cradle, 2 scythes, 2 acres of wheat, 6
acres of rye, all household goods and bedding.
42-G-3t* J. B. ALEXANDER.
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Second Floor.
A Full Linc of Spring and Swmmer Suit-
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Fine Clothing.
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DRY GOODS, CLOTHING AND MILLINERY.
THREE BIG SPECIAL BARGAINS AT OUR STORE
THIS WEEK.
I.
and some even as high as $4.50 a pair.
them out now at 39 cents.
2.
heretoforeda cheap article at $1.25.
price of 73 cents.
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6 and jcts. before
yard 4 cents.
40-15
for the same goods.
125 odd Lace Curtains, same havesold heretofore at $1.25, $2.00
These are broken lots, we close
300 Chenille table scarfs, all new patterns and designs considered
To close the lot they go at the uniform
1 Case new calicoes, new designs. new patterns, you have paid
We start the season per
KATZ & CO. 1.44,
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We intend to keep the lead in making low prices on high qualities, and
will sell you the best goods at lower prices than you can buy them anywhere.
If you want to save money don’t buy before you see our prices and qualities.
ga~We are selling more Muslins, Ginghams, Shirting and Towelings than
any other store.
Agood heavy Twilled Linen Toweling, real G
value 10c., our price.... .. OC
A fast color Turkey red Table Linen, real
VHIUE 24C., OUT PTI... screrersesaserarsenscrcrssrons 17C
Better grades worth 35¢, 45¢c. and 50c., our price
25¢., 35¢., and 40c. i
Have again received a lot of the 62 inch half
teen Table Linen, worth 50cts., our
Re ..35€C
New Dress Ginghams from 5c. up
New Percales in choice patterns, from 9c. up.
New Spring Dress Fabrics in different colorings,
solid colors, in the new Blues, Browns, Greens
with black net work woven over the colors’
very stylish, 42 inches wide, real value 50c. _ °
GUE IDTICE, cre bese cesninneten: 35¢
A good Corset at 25¢
We are selling a Corset at 50c. that is as good in
uality and make as other merchants sell at 80c.
We get them in 25 dozen lots—which tells you .
SHOES
SHOES
New Spring line of Men's, Ladies’ and Children’s Shoes.
Shoe for men that other merchants sell at $1.50, our price $1.25.
why we can sell them at that low price. For $1
we give as good a Corset as other merchants sell
at $1.50— the Sonuette—perfect fit, elegantly
made, good material.
New Laces in all the new patterns—Torchon,
Oriental, Venitian and Valencience, White,
Cream and Butter colors.
Hosiery.
A fast black seamless Ladies’ Hose, worth ioc
15c., our price
New Veilings.
New Neck Ribbons, in colors and Black Moire
Antiques.
New Shirt Waists.
New Muslin Underwear.
New Corset Covers.
New Tam O'Shanters, in all the different styles
and colorings. .
New Eaton and Golt Caps for bicycling, for men,
ladies and children.
SHOES
A nice Dress
A fine calf
skin Dress Shoe for men, in all the new toes, worth $1.75, our price $1.48.
SPECIAL LOT OF W.
About three dozen pair, that goat a great re-
duction to close the lot.
A fine shoe for men, in all the new shapes—the
best quality for the price—81.65, $1.98, §2.24 and
upwards.
Children’s Shoes from 25c. up to the best, in the
wide and narrow toes. $
We have sold a' great many of our $1.48 Ladies’
Shoe and have frequently been told that it is
L. DOUGLAS SHOES.
as good in quality as any other merchant sells at
€1.75 and $2.00 ; have them in buttoned or laced—
all the new shapes. :
We are selling a Ladies’ Shoe for $1.25 that is as
good in quality as other merchants sell at
£1.50.
Why pay $2.00 and $3.50 for a fine Ladies’ Shoe
elsewhere when we can sell you just as good—
every shape, buttoned or laced, for $2.50.
CLOTHING, MEN'S, YOUTHS’ AND BOYS
Just received a large lot of Men's
Working Pants which we will sell to
you at the low price of 65c., also a fine line of All-Wool Papjs from g1.25,
$1.50, $1.75, $2and up to the very best.
Boys’ Knee Pants from 25c., 34c.,
48c., 65c., up to the very best. FULL LINE OF SUITS—all kinds, at
prices that will undersgll any in this county.
FULL LINE OF NEW CARPETS, NEW MATTINGS AND WINDOW
SHADES.
SPECIAL PRICES ON ALL WINTER GOODS.
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