Deora lta Bellefonte, Pa., Feb. 17. 1899. CorgEsPON DENTS.—NO communications pub ished unless accompanied by the real name of the writer. THINGS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY ——Trains are running very little late now. ——Will the cold wave that is predicted for to-day strike us? ——Benj. F. Gentzel, of Spring town- ship, arrived in town, Monday, with a car load of Illinois horses. ——VUp to last Saturday night eighty con- verts had been made at the Methodist re- vival in Philipsburg. the He is ——Charley Garis is home from Huntingdon reformatory on parole. working at Beezer’s livery. ——The roof garden down at the armory, last week, only netted the Episcopalians $60, which was very little for as good a show as it was. —— Wednesday was Ash Wednesday the first day of the lenten season, which will terminate with Saturday, April 1st. the day before Easter. ——William Shaeffer, of St. Mary's, drew the gold mounted, briar pipe that was chanced off at Keichline’s cigar store, on High street, Saturday night. —— An electric stamp canceller has been placed in the Bellefonte post office. When operated to its highest speed it will cancel four hundred stamps per minute. ——Five coal cars were demolished and about a half mile of track was torn up by a wreck at Butts Station, on the Snow Shoe yesterday morning. No one was hurt. ——It is reported that Charles Witmer, of Buffalo Run, is going to quit farming in the spring and move to this place, where he expects to spend his remaining days in idle- ness. ——1It requires 1,300,000 gallons of water to supply the daily needs of Bellefonters. Will some statistician kindly figure out the proportion of this that is used as a ‘‘wash’’ this cold weather. —— “Uncle Jim’ Waddle, whose tiain appears to be the only one that runs strictly on time on the Valley, was in town Monday morning, parading along the streets without an overcoat and looking for all the world like Santa Claus. ———DMrs. Jane Marshall has rented her home on west High street to Charley Koontz and will go to Falls Creek to make her future home with her son Will, who ds a telegraph operator there. She disposed -of her household goods on Wednesday. ——The venerable John Shrefiler, of south Potter street, is in very precarious health. His condition is anything but satisfactory to his friends. His sons Robert, of Johnsonburg, and Clyde, of Mifflinburg, were both here to spend Sunday with him. ——Herr’s store at Salona was robbed last Friday afternoon, while Mr. D. H. Herr at supper. This makes the fourth time in two years that the place has been robbed. Thirty dollars were taken, the thief having left just one penny in the drawer, was ——Hon. Robert M. Foster went to Ty- rone, Monday afternoon, on his way to Harrisburg, but when he reached the former place no main line trains were running and there was no assurance that he could get through before Wednesday, so he returned to this place that night and went down hy Lewisburg early Tuesday morning. ——While driving out Water street, last Thursday afternoon, Harry Wagner's Roopsburg mill team got away from him and made things lively on that thoroughfare for a little while. The runaways struck a telephone pole in front of Waite’s imple- ment store, the sled was demolished and Harry was considerably cut and bruised. - Mrs. Matthew Dooley, who went to Philadelphia last week to undergo an operation for the removal of a tumor, passed through the ordeal very nicely. The operation was performed in the German hospital and was highly successful. Mrs. Dooley is recovering so encouragingly that it is thought she will be able to come home in a week or ten days. ——Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton B. Humes, of Jersey Shore, have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Rachel Bailey Humes, to William McClellan Hep- burn, of that place. It is to bea home wedding and will be celebrated on Thurs- day evening, February twenty-third, at eight o’clock. Both Miss Humes and Mr. Hepburn are well known in Bellefonte. ——Next Wednesday will he the big event of the year in Gregg post rooms. Remember that the all day restaurant, musi- cal and literary entertainment will be go- ingon. Comrade Sammy Williams desires to announce that they have one or two less than an hundred turkeys chained up to a manger fall of chestnuts and the flavor of the birds will be simply indescribable. Everybody is invited. ——While unloading grain at the Phenix mill, last Thursday, Ed. Marshall, of Buffalo Run, met with a rather exciting, though not serious accident. He had his sled about unloaded when the Lewisburg train steamed along. His horses became frightened and ran away. They did not get far, however, for striking an embank- ment they both fell overand landed under- neath a car that was standing on the mill siding. It took ropes, planks and numer- ous men to get the animals out from un- der the car again. They were considerably cat but not maimed in any way. A PUBLIC RECEPTION TO FORMER Gov- | ERNOR HASTINGS.—-Saturday evening, Feb. 18th, the citizens of Bellefonte will give a public reception and welcome home in hon- or of former Governor Daniel H. Hastings. The court house will be used for the recep- tion, which is to begin at 8:30 and is in charge of Col. W. F. Reynolds, D. F. Fort- ney Esq., Col. James P. Coburn, John Blanchard Esq. and James Harris, as a committee ui arrangements. They met yesterday afternoon and com- pleted the details for the reception. The speakers will be Hon. John G. Love, Dr. George W. Atherton, Ellis L. Orvis, W. E. Gray, C. M. Bower, John Blanch- ard, Col. J. L. Spangler, Col. D. F. Fortney, J. C. Meyer and James Harris. The Undine band is to furnish the music during the evening. Though the affair has been hurriedly got- ten up, owing to the necessity of having it before the guest of honor leaves town next, week, is to be hoped that there will be a large turnout of people to formally wel- come back to his home the gentleman who has been. Governor of this great Common- wealth. A special train will be run to State Col- lege after the reception to accommodate those along the line who care to attend. —— eve THE HORSE SALE.—The sale of Illinois horses at Haag’s hotel, in this place, yes- terday, clearly demonstrates the fact that there has been a decided advance in the price of horse flesh. Of course they were a fine lot of big animals that Mr. Gentzel showed but auctioneer Neff had little trouble in getting good prices for them. It was a lively sale, well attended and sharp bidding. The team that R. B. Tay- lor purchased weigh 1,370 lbs. Most of the horses ranged in weight from 1,300 to 1,600 Ibs. The purchasers were: George Shull, pair black geldings, $137 each. Manuel Kline, black mare, $134. W. F. Smith, bay horse, $70. Jas. Wad- dle, black mare, $125. Harrison Kline, pair bay mares, $134 each. A. J. Geisey, Snow Shoe, grey horse, $95. Manuel Kline, black mare, $110. John Yearick, bay horse, $98. R. B. Tavlor, pair grey geld- ings, $170 each, Jerre Walters, bay horse, $113. 8S. D. Schreckengost, bay mare, $96. Frank Hasel, brown gelding, $85. Jas. Kimport, bay mare, $68. One horse had been injured in transpor- tation and was the only one not sold. ETE TEN CALVES IN Four YEARs.—Jonas From, who lives at Mt. Eagle, is the owner of a holstein-short-horn cow that heats all records ever reported to this office in calf progeniture. Her first remarkable per- formance was in the spring of 1896 when, as a heifer, she came in by dropping four fully developed calves. Unfortunately two of them were smothered, but two lived. In 1897 she dropped twins, both of which lived. The next year, in 1898, she got in line with ordinary cows and dropped one, but two weeks ago she displayed material evidence of her inclination to go back to more prolific habits by dropping triplets; thus making ten calves in four years. Two of the latter froze to death, but the third one was taken into Mr. IFrom’s house and is living. The owner of this wonderful cow vouches for the truthfulness of this story and refers all skeptics to his neighbors. eee FIVE GENERATIONS REPRESENTED IN oNE Prerure.—W. 1. Harvey, of Lock Haven, is the possessor of a photograph in which are portrayed the pictures of five generations of his family. It isa remarka- ble instance but it is true, nevertheless. The picture was taken last August and most of the subjects are from Curtin town- ship, this county. They are Mrs. Mary McCloskey, aged 82 years; her son, David W. McCloskey, aged 58 years; her grand- daughter, Mrs. Mary McCloskey Walker, aged 36 years; her great granddaughter, Mrs. Rebecca Walker Weaver, aged 17 years; her great great granddaughter, Mary Weaver, aged 5 months. Another singular fact, which does not often occur, is that the mother of David McCloskey’s wife is still living, which link in the relationship makes five genera- tions on her side of the house. > THE STEAM HEAT WORKS ON FIRE.-- Bellefonte narrowly escaped being left to shiver just when the blizzard was getting in its best licks. About 11 o’clock last Friday night the north ward fire alarm was sounded and it was discovered that the steam heat works were on fire. The thermometer was standing at 15° below 0 and the firemen down there were straining every effort to keep the town warm. The emergency boilers that are housed in a shed near the main plant had been called into requisition and above them the fire was discovered. Notwith- standing the extreme cold the department was on the scene early and had the flames out before they had gotten fairly started. Several of the firemen had their ears and fingers frosted. - .- Quick CHARITY.—On account of the extreme cold and consequent suffering among the poor a general aid society was organized on Monday by the young women of the town with Miss Mary Blanchard as treasurer. A committee started out and in less than a half an hour had raised eighty dollars. Ex-Governor Hastings headed the list with $25; Col. Reynolds, $10; J. L. Spangler, $5; and in the form of a loan James P. Coburn, $10; W. P. Humes, $5; Mrs. W. P. Wilson, $5, and James Harris, $10. The town is being thoroughly canvassed to find those in need and deserving and aid will only be given where it is deemed best or actually needed. The P. and E. R. R. station at Lock Haven is to be remodeled soon. ee —It took $40,000 to pay the em- ployees of the Beech Creek road last week. *oo Next Thursday night the G. U. O. iO. F. cake walk and ball takes place. Re- member it. It will be one of the big events in colored social circles during the season and a great time is in store for every- body. ie i ——The report for the western peniten- tiary for 1897 shows that Centre county had seven hold-overs, one new, one re- ceived, and four discharged prisoners. In 1898 we had four hold-overs, four new ones received and three discharged. oe ——The liquor people have won out in the fight that has been waged for several years fora licensed hotel at Winburne, Clearfield county. James L. Sommerville, now a leading citizen of Winburne, has vigorously fought license out there, but judge Gordon has granted one and William Boyce, of Brisbin, has opened a dispensary. ———— ete Murray, Jones & Co., the Philips- burg lumber mill firm whose buildings were destroyed by fire last week, have leased the furniture factory plant in that place and will complete the orders they had on hand when the fire overtook them. It is not known whether the old mill will be rebuilt or not. eee. ———Mirs. S. A. Bell and her niece, Miss Alice Tate, are both suffering so with the prevalent epidemic—whatever it is—that they have been invalids in bed all week. W. T. Speer, who hopes to be the county’s next treasurer, was out, Wednesday, after being housed up for nearly two weeks, while P. Gray Meek and many others aie still confined to the house. > ——Dr. Chas. E. Rhone, who left Belle- fonte and went to Los Angeles several years ago has heen compelled to give up his den- tistry practice in order to get more exercise in the open air. He went to the Slope for his health and has: been doing re- markably well at his profession, but the indoor life has been too severe on him and he is going up into the mountains to rough it. ! re re ——The big wreck on the P. and L. E. railroad at McKees Rocks, below Pittsburg, Monday afternoon, had its interest for Bellefonters because C. C. Wager, who is well known in this place, was one of the injured. He is the representative of the Washington Building and Loan Associa- tion and comes here frequently. He was pulled out from under the wreckage, badly cut about the face and hands and with an ugly gash in his shoulder. eee. THE FARMER'S MUTUAL FIRE INsuk- ANCE Co.—At a recent meeting of the Farmer’s Mutual fire insurance company, held at Centre Hall, the business of the company was gone over and new directo1s elected. The reports showed a very en- couraging condition of affairs. The amount of insurance taken in the past year, was $366,035. Of this amount $111,790 was reported by agent Jacob Bottorf, which isthe largest amount yet reported by any one agent. The directors chosen were the following: H. C. Campbell and J. G. Bailey, of Fer- guson; Frank McFarlane, Boalsburg; Jacob Bottorf, College; Col. W. Fred Reynolds, Bellefonte; Frederick Kurtz, Centre Hall; J. W. Shook and J. W. Evans, of Gregg; H. E. Duck, Penn; Aaron D. Weaver, of Haines; Geo. B. Haines and J. R. Bran- gait, Rebershurg. The board organized by electing the fol- lowing officers: President, Frederick Kurtz; vice president, H. C. Campbell; secretary, D. F. Luse; treasurer, B. H. Arney. ———— THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.—The pre- sention of Sheridan’s comedy, ‘‘The School for Scandal,” at Garman’s, on Tuesday night, by the Thespians, the dramatic or- ganization of The Pennsylvania State Col- lege, proved an artistic and social success. The boys emphasized the favorable impres- sion they made here last year in ‘The Rivals’ and sent a fashionable audience away well pleased. : The severe weather had the effect of keeping many away who would otherwise have been there, but the house was fairly filled when the curtain went up. The cleverest work was done by Mr. D. E. Wentzel as *‘Sir Oliver Surface ;'’ Mr. J. C. Reed, as ‘‘Sir Peter Teazle’’ and Mr. John Hunsicker, as ‘‘Mrs. Candour.’”” Mr. Yundt’s “Lady Teazle,”” Mr. Neubert's “Charles Surface’’ and Mr. Buckhout’s ‘Maria’ were all faithfully acted and shared in the honors of the evening. The former was probably the best woman in the cast, but Mr. Hunsicker’s natural ex- pression and manner was so ideal that he was a favorite from his first appearance. The best work of the evening began with the drinking scene, which opened act ITIL and the plaudits that followed that effect- ive acting seemed to encourage the boys, so that the rest of the play was presented with more vim. hell It was handsomely costumed, through- out, and showed evidence of plenty of good, hard work in preparation. The mandolin club, under the leadership of Mr. W. L. Affelder, contributed much to the success of the evening. Their members were all enthusiastically received. The only criticism that can fairly be made is that the play was too long. That was not the fault of the ‘“Thespians,’’ how- ever, as it moved well and did not drag anywhere. They would probably derive more pleasure for themselves and score even greater success with their theatricals if they would select something different from the long old English comedies. ~ HE Was WELL KNOWN HERE.—Paris dispatches of the 14th "announce the death in that city of Thomas Burnside, formerly of this place. Deceased was born in the old stone building on the corner of the Diamond, where the McGinley cigar store is now located, and was one of the best known American newspaper reporters abroad. The New York Journal published the following account of his sudden death. Paris, Feb. 14.-—Thomas Burnside, Paris correspondent of a New York paper, died suddenly to-day of brain congestion and heart trouble. It is a remarkable fact, however, that Mr. Burnside’s death was hastened by excitement over an impending duel which he was to fight with Rowland Strong, Paris correspond- ent of W. W. Astor’s paper, the Pall Mall Ga- zette, of London. In the American colony Burnside had for years been a widely known person. He was a near relative of the famous Cameron family of Pennsylvania, and before coming to Paris had been connected with Chicago news- papers. : The quarrel with Strong, who isa pug- nacious Englishman, arose over an affair in which Lord Alfred Douglass was said to be cencerned. Strong, deeming himself in- sulted, sent a challenge to Burnside, which was promptly accepted. The negotiations had not yet reached a point where pistols or swords had been decided upon when sudden death claimed the American. Strong has mixed much in the Dreyfus af- fair. It was he who took Major Esterhazy on his flight from France to London, and there arranged for the publication of the great confessions of the major. But a bitter quarrel arose between the two, and the coun- fessions were never made. Burnside was about fifty years of age. The dead journalist is a brother of S. Cameron Burnside, of Philadelphia, former- ly of this place. fl I l HENRY BECK IS DEAD.—The body of the late Henry Beck was brought to this place last night and taken to the home of his brother-in-law, George Smith, on east High street, from which place burial will be made. Mr. Beck was at one timea well known resident of Centre county and the announcement of his death was very unex- pected. He had been in bad health for several years up to the time the family moved from this place to Pittsburg last fall. Deceased was a native of Clinton county, having spent his early life in agricultural pursuits. For some time he was engaged in the mercantile business at Zion and was appointed commissioner's clerk, January 3rd, 1877, serving until January, 1882. Several times before and after that time he was a prominent aspirant for coun- ty treasurer. From Bellefonte he moved to Madisonburg, where he ran a general store for some time, returning to reside in this place until the family moved to Pitts- burg. He is survived by his widow and four sons : Lyman, Charles, Harry and Joseph. I ll ll CONSUMPTION CAUSED DEATH.—After a protracted illness with consumption Jacob E. Wilson died at the home of his mother, on east Bishop street, early Wednes- day morning. Deceased was 29 years old and was born in Spring township. He was a son of John and Sarah Wilson, the for- mer having died in 1894. After coming to Bellefonte he was was employed in Irvin’s hardware store for about two years, when lung trouble developed and, in 1897, he went to Colorado with the hope of benefit- ting his health. There was no improve- ment, however, and last May he returned home to die. He made a brave struggle for life and was about until almost the moment of his death, but he was prepared to go and died in the hopefulness of a true christian spirit. His mother and the fol- lowing brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. L. A. Condo, Potters Mills; Mrs. George Rishell, Spring Mills, and J. O., and A. M., of Clinton county. Burial will be made at Zion this after- noon at 2 o'clock. The Odd Fellows, of which he was a member, will have charge of the funeral. Rev. T. Levan Bickel, of the Reformed church, will officiate. I li I THE VENERABLE SAMUEL LyoN.—The infirmities of age unable longer to with- stand the rigors of the severe weather of the past few weeks was the real cause of the death of aged Samuel Lyon, who died at his home, near Curtins Works, on Tues- day evening. He was 88 years, 10 months and 14 days old and from boyhood had been a zealous member of the Methodist church. During his active life he was engaged in agricultural pursuits and was a man who enjoyed the respect of the entire neighbor- hood in which he lived. Interment was made Wednesday morn- ing. Deceased was the father of Mr. Shuman Lyon, a well known resident of Spring township. i I I ——Last Thursday evening Mis. Lydia Stamm, aged 86 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Grove, near Zion. Her demise was caused by infirmi- ties incident to old age. Two sons, Eman- uel and Henry, of Illinois, and two daugh- ters, Mrs. Daniel Grove, of Zion, and Mrs. Catharine Musser, of Penns-valley survive her. Deceased was an estimable christian woman and died in the blessed assurance of a saving faith in God. She was a mem- ber of the Lutheran church and was buried in the Union cemetery at Zion on Monday morning. I I I DIED AT JOHNSONBURG.—Mrs. William Hall died at her home at Johnsonburg, Thursday, Feb. 9th, after a short illness. She was a daughter of the late George Brown, of Mt. Eagle, and was 25 years old. The body was brought to Mt. Eagle, on Saturday, and interment was made on Sun- day; Rev. A. P. Wharton, of the Meth- odist.church, having officiated, Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband, four children, her mother and one brother. She left a baby four days old. : JonN HARPSTER.—The venerable John Harpster died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Woodring, at Port Matilda, last Sat- urday. Deceased was born in Half-moon valley about 86 years ago and lived there until a few years ago, when. he moved over to make his home with his daughter. He was an admirable man, a consistent Methodist and one of the pioneers of Half- moon. His burial was made at Port Matilda Monday morning. I ll I ——The body of Matthew Moyer, a well known Hebrew resident of Houtz- dale, was brought to this place Tuesday evening and interred in the Hebrew ceme- tery Wednesday morning. Sigmund Joseph, of Bellefonte, officiated at the grave. I i I -——H. William Bridgens, who was born at Salona about fifty years ago, died at his home in Kansas City, Mo., last Friday. He was a real estate agent in the West and is survived by a widow with four children. I I ll ——Mrs. John B. Rowe died at Green Burr, on Saturday, of apoplexy. She was 74 years old and is survived by two sons and five daughters. News Purely Personal. —Ollie Miller has gone to Philadelphia, where he has secured a position at his trade, that of tin- ner and slate roofer. —F. W. Crider and his daughter, Miss May, are going South, to Tampa, Fla., to spend the month of March and part of April. —Mrs. Rose Sternberg Lyon, of Philadelphia, arrived in town, Wednesday evening, and is visit- ing Mrs. C. M. Bower, of east Linn street. —Miss Georgia Daggett came down from Patton, Monday afternoon, to spend a few days with her aunt, Mrs. W. L. Daggett, at the Bush house. —E. R. Richard spent Sunday in Philadelphia on business, and, like a great many other travel- ers, was forced to remain there until after the blockade. —Miss Christine Ceader has gone to Southern Pines, N. C., to spend the rest of the winter sea- son with her sister and recuperate from a severe attack of asthma. —Prof. Alfred Beirly, of Chicago, the noted musical publisher, was in town between trains on Monday. He had been over in Pennsvalley visiting his relatives for a few days. —Henry Yeager, proprietor of the Brant house, returned from Altoona, Wednesday afternoon. He had been in the Mountain eity spending a week with his brother-in-law, George Downing. —Mrs. Catharine Humes went to Williamsport, Wednesday, to attend the funeral of her brother, John Jones, who died unexpectedly of Bright's disease at his summer home eight miles from that city. —Miss Olive Foresman, of Williamsport, is vis- iting Mrs. John M. Bullock, of north Allegheny street. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Bul- lock gave a little sleighing party to Unionville in her honor. —Mrs. A. G. Morris and her daughter, Miss Morris, who left Tyrone two weeks ago for the South, on account of the latter’s health, are now at the Royal Ponciana, Flagler’'s magnificent hotel at Palm Beach, Florida. —Mrs. V. J. Bauer, of Bishop street, returned from Philadelphia, Wednesday evening. She had been down there with her sister-in law, Mrs. Matt Dooley, while the latter was undergoing an operation in the German hospital. —The state photographers association which met here last year is in convention at Wilkes- barre this week. Ralph Mallory, of the firm of Mallory and Taylor, photographers of this place, left, on Wednesday afternoon, to be in attendance at the convention. —John Thompson, of Philipsburg, was in town on business for his firm, Platt, Barber & Co., on Wednesday, and if he impresses himself half as forcibly on his trade as he did on the pavement in front of the Bush house that morning why there must be only one good salesman on the road. —Squire Michael Hess drove down from his country home up at Shingletown yesterday to attend to some business at the county seat and was one of the interested onlookers at the horse sale. He didn’t want to buy a horse, but like every well regulated farmer he takes an interest in fine stock and there were some nice ones there. —Mrs. Sadie Wing, of Denver, Colorado, has been in town for several weeks preparing a home for her mother, Mrs. Kabella, and sister Mrs. Shaffer, who are coming here to live. The Kabel- las were once residents of Bellefonte and have many friends here who will be pleased to learn of their return. They will live on east Lamb street. —-Abe Markle, of State College, was in Belle- fonte on Wednesday and went home with a bag full of cash that looked as if he intended discon- tinuing the butcher business to start a bank up there. He is an ever present advertisement for the healthfulness of his meats, for surely a heartier, more vigorous looking man could not be found in the county. —Geo. E. Parker Esq., of Philipsburg, was in town on Tuesday and intended starting on a drive over into Pennsvalley that day, but wisely con- cluded to wait until some other fellow had broken the roads through the drifts. He spent the night with his friends in town and while his mission is not one of politics he couldn’t refrain from saying a few things along that line. Mr. Parker has been an aspirant for sheriff several times and knowsa thing or two about politics in Centre county. —Sam Harpster Jr., of Gatesburg, who would like very much to be sheriff of Centre county, braved Saturday’s storm and came down to for- mally announce his candidacy for the office to which he aspires. He is a brusque, big hearted young fellow and has a manner peculiarly his own. Sam says the ‘political puddle is big and deep and T might as well drown in it as any body else. Youn can just bet your last dollar that I will make some mighty big waves, though, for the others to swim over.” —Samuel Decker Iisq., of Zion, was in town vesterday on a little business and found time enough to spend a few momentsat the horse sale. Mr. Decker carries his years remarkably well and has just pulled through a four weeks’ siege of grip. He had the epidemic four years ago and at that time thought if he ever got it again he would surely succumb. It is needless to say that Mr. Decker is not at all disappointed that he didn’t carry out his former thoughts when this second attack gripped him. Mrs. Decker is just recovering from an attack that she suftered shortly after her husband became ill. —Mrs. Joseph I. Neff, of Roland, took ad- vantage of the fine sleighing on Wednesday and drove up to do some shopping in Bellefonte. She had just had a letter from her son Linn, who has been at Ft. Collins, Col., for several years, in which he stated that they have seven feet of snow out there and the thermometer was registering 420 below 0. He also said that he had just been out into the country for a load of hay and had taken his overcoat along, but didu’t put it on at all. Think of that. We had it only 24° below and couldn't find too many overcoats to pile on. TAKE NOTICE-LAW SocranL.—This Fri- day evening, Feb. 17th, Mr. Foxy Face will be tried before Judge Know-It-All for stealing a cambric needle from Miss Dain- ty Fingers. Friends of both parties are in- vited to be present to listen to the eloquent lawyers; Mr. Long Tongue, attorney for the State, and Mr. Gas, attorney for the de- fendant. After the trial the following 1e- freshments will he served : Oysters, sand- wiches, coffee, ice cream and cake. The above social will be held at the home of Mr. George Kaup. All are cor- dially invited to attend. Free sleds to take the people back and forth will start from John Meese's store at 7:00 p. m., 7:30 and 8:00 p. m. o’clock. Proceeds for the benefit of the ladies aid scciety of the Re- formed church, Bellefonte. Pa. a Dr. H. C. HOLLOWAY’S LECTURE.— From the many press notices of this lec- ture we take parts of the following from the American Sentinel, Westminister, Md. ‘Westminister at last has been compelled, so to say, ‘to take water. Dr. Holloway’s lecture at Odd Fellows hall, on ‘Sights and Insights in Europe,” puts our people rectus in curia. To our knowledge it was the larg- est lecture audience ever seen in Westminis- ter. His descriptions could not be improved. His lecture is one of rare beauty. There is a combination of wit and humor. His account of Venice, Pompeii and assent of mount Ve- suvius by moonlight are a rare treat.” Be sure and hear this lecture in the court house on Monday night, Feb. 27th, at 8 o'clock. Admission 25 cents. For the benefit of the Lutheran church. Five visiting ministers will officiate in St. John’s Episcopal church in this place during Lent. Next Tuesday, Feb. 21st, Dr. F. J. Clerc, of Philipsburg, will be here; Feb. 28th, Rev. Charles Morison, of Sunbury; March 7th, Rev. Geo. C. Foley, of Williamsport; March 14th, Rev. Ed- ward Henry Eckel, of Williamsport, and March 21st, Rev. Allan S. Woodle, of Altoona. Ce ee ——The ladies of the Bellefonte Meth- odist church are preparing for a calico carnival and Mother Goose drill in the lecture rooms of the church on Thursday evening, March 2nd. One of the prin- cipal features will be a remembrance table on which will be displayed gifts from former members of the church who have left Bellefonte. vel The Methodists are preparing for a big calico carnival and fair to be given in the lecture room on Thursday, March 2nd, for the benefit of the Sunday school library. Supper will be served and from the differ- ent booths will be sold cushions, aprons, shirt waists, neckties, candy, cake and other salable articles. ve ——A musical convention is to be held in the Baptist church at Eagleville, com- mencing Monday night, Feb. 20th, and closing with two concerts on the Friday and Saturday nights following. The con- vention will be under the direction of J. E. Johnson. ——1In memory of the late Frances Wil- liard, their beloved president, the W. C. T. U. will have a meeting this afternoon at 3 o’clock in the temperance rooms in Crider’s exchange. ibe Next Sunday night Dr. H. C. Hollo- way will preach a sermon on ‘“Washing- ton’s Religion,”” in the Lutheran church. ——Philipsburg Methodists have unani- mously voted for the return of their present pastor, Rev. T. L. Tomkinson. Sale Register. Marcu 1611.—At the residence of Cap’t. John A. Hunter, at Stormstown, 11 horses, five cows, short-horn bull, young cattle, sheep and im- plements. Sale at 10 o'clock a. m. J. H. Waite, auctioneer, Philadelphia Markets. The following are the closing prices of the Philadelphia markets on Wednesday evening. ar 7085@11 42 3934 s —Penna. Roller —Favorite Bran Rye Flour Per Brl... Baled hay—Choice I'imothy No. 1.. “ ‘“ ‘“ Mixed “ 1 SEIRW cies ceeerreracsesnitisrerssunesne srssseresioise 3.10@3.30 4.10@4.25 3.30 ..15.00@16.00 14.00 8.00@10.00 .“ Bellefonte Grain Market. Corrected weekly by the PueNix MiLLine Co. The following are the quotations up to six o'clock, Thursday evening, when our paper goes press: Red Wheat, old 70 Red wheat, new.. 70 Rye, per bushel............... 40 Corn, shelled, per bushel. 40 Corn, ears, per bushel.. 30 Oats, per bushel, new .. 25 Barley, per bushel........ 40 Ground Plaster, per ton.. 8 00 Buckwheat, per bushel .......cccccovivnvnnnnnninn 25 Cloverseed, per bushel... ..86 00 to $7 00 Bellefonte Produce Markets. Corrected weekly by Sechler & Co. Potatoes per bushel aR Onions desks 1 2 s, per doz 5 a per pound.. 6 Country Shoulder: Sides... Hams Tallow, per pou 3 Butter, per pound.. 18 The Democratic Watchman. Published every Friday morning, in Bellefonte, Pa., at $1.50 per annum (if paid strictly in advance) $2.00, when not paid in advance, and $2.50 if 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- ing by the quarter, half year, or year, as follows : SPACE OCCUPIED {3m om | ly One inch (12 lines this type......c...... $588 $10 Two inches, Jil} 15 Three inches... 100115 20 Guana Column (5 inches) 12 | 20 | 30 alf Column (10 inches).... .| 20 | 385 | 55 One Column (20 inches)..... 35 | 556 | 100 Advertisements in special column 25 per cent. additional. Transient advs. per line, 3 insertions........... 20 cts. Each additional insertion, per line. .. bets Local notices, per line.....cccueiins 20 cts Business notices, per line......c..... . Job Printing of every kind done with neatness and dispatch. The Warcuman office has been re- fitted with Fast Presses and New Type, and everything in the printing line can be executed in the most artistic manner and at the lowest rates. Terms—Cash. All letters should be addressed to P. GRAY MEEK, Proprieto
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