hE . Bellefonte, Pa., Feb. 24. 1899. CorrESPON DENTS.—NO communications pub ished unless accompanied by the real name of the writer. THINGS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY ——The all day restaurant and dinner at the Gregg post rooms, on Wednesday, was well patronized. The veterans realized be- tween $170 and $180 out of it. —— Frank Bassett, formerly of this place, has recently been made a trustee in one of the suburban churches of Baltimore, in which city he is now engaged in business. Mrs. Emery McAfee, of Stormstown, who was successfully operated on for can- cer at the Cottage hospital in Philipsburg, has recovered sufficiently to be taken to her home. ——Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hunter have moved from the Lose house, on Spring street, to the house formerly occupied by F. H. Cota, corner of Howard and Spring streets. —— William Beezer has joined the ranks of the blowers at the Bellefonte factory. He has taken the place of James Conroy, No. 6, whose duties as manager take up all of his time. ——The Christian Endeavor society of the Bellefonte Presbyterian church will hold an old fashioned sociable this evening, to which everyone is invited. The chapel will be used for it. ——Philipsburg papers announce that it is the intention of Geo. E. Parker, of that place, to be a candidate for treasurer. We make this statement solely on authority of the Philipsburg papers. ——DMemorial services were lield in the Milesburg Presbyterian church on Sunday for Francis E. Willard. Mrs. John P. Harris, Mrs. James Harris and Mrs. W. R. Gainsford, of this place, addressed the congregation. Forty-two applications have heen filed for license in Centre county, two of which are for dissilling, one wholesale brewer, eight wholesale beer, one for the wholesale of liquor, and the balance are for tavern licenses. Last year there were but thirty-seven licenses granted. ——Harry Crissman, one of our former residents, who left for Pittsburg on Mon- day, left us a legacy in the form of an old newspaper. It is the Lewistown Aurora, ander date of May 23rd, 1853. The paper is in a fair state of preservation and has many interesting old news items and ad- wertising propositions in it. Next Monday night, Feb. 27th, Rev. Dr. H. C. Holloway’s lecture on ‘Sights and Insights in Europe’ will be delivered in the court house in this place. Press notices of the lecture are very complimen- tary and Dr. Holloway will certainly enter- tain all who go to hear him. The admis- sion wili be 25cts. Proceeds for the Lutheran church. This afternoon the literary exercises at the Academy will be made exceptionally entertaining because it happens to be Mirror day. The Washington’s birthday number of the Academy paper will be particularly sparkling and everyone is cordially invited to attend the exercises. They will begin at 1:30 o’clock. The primary department will participate. Mrs. J. C. Andrews, who lives near Julian, has just received a letter from her brother E. B. Williams, stating that he has safely landed on Cuban soil. He is with Co. H, 3rd U. 8. Vol. Engineers and had been stationed at Macon, Ga., for quite awhile. The regiment sailed on Fel. 2nd and arrived at Cienfuegos on the 12th. “Bird,” us he is popularly known in the upper end of Bald Eagle, writes that the days are delightfully warm and the nights cool and that Cienfuegos is a beautiful city. ——The recent cold snap did not inter- fere with work at the Bellefonte glass fac- tory further than to make it a little un- comfortable for the men. Some of them would work before the furnaces until all in a perspiration and then, in going off to another place to complete their work, their clothes would freeze before they could get back to the fires. There were thirty-three tramps hung up beside the factory fires during the week, but the sunshine of the: last few days has drawn them all out but two. ——Last Thursday evening Mr. Walter Edmiston, of State College, and Miss Ida M. Cole, of Bellefonte, were married at the home of Rev. Dr. Stephens, on Linn street. The bride is a daughter of architect Robert Cole, of this place, and deserves every com- fort and happiness that is possible. She is a most admirable young woman and will make the man of her choice an exceptional help-mate. He is a son of Joseph B. Ed- miston, a well-to-do College township farmer, and is a young man of admirable habits and industrious disposition. Samuel Solt, 9th U. S. Inf. arrived at his home in this place yesterday morn- ing on a sixty day furlough. He is look- ing fine and says he’ll never do anything else than soldier as long as he lives. Sam went out from here with Co. B, but was turned down by the examiners at Mt. Gretna. He then went to Williamsport and enlisted in the regulars, being sent to Lithia Springs, Ga., from which place he was sent back to Plattsville, N. Y., and assigned to the 21st, Reg. He has quis the 21st, however, and been re-enlisted in the 9th, which is stationed at Madison bar- racks, N. Y. THE GOVERNOR IS HOME. LoNG LIVE THE GOVERNOR.—In its way it was proba- bly the most cleverly conceived and faith- fully executed affair that. Bellefonte has ever seen—the welcome home tendered to former Governor Hastings last Saturday night. Though our distinguished towns- man had arrived three weeks previous to that time it was thought best to wait until the people were thoroughly accustomed to having him amoug them again before they should meet for such a demonstration. The friends and neighbors in Bellefonte had become so effervescent by Saturday night that it was deemed opportune to hold the formal function and it was done. From Mill Hall, over the Central R. R. of Pa., a free train was run. The idea met with such popular favor that the train was packed at its starting point and the multi- tudes that had gathered at the way sta- tions—Centre countians interested in their favored son—found no room and were compelled to remain at home. Even Sa- lona was passed, without gathering up any of the fragments about the native heath of the former Governor. One hundred and fifty tickets were sent to State College for free distribution and of course the citizens up that way took ad- vantage of the lavish generosity of the Bellefonte folk to have them all here to ju- bilate. They came and everybody jubi- lated. Five bands, the Undine, Coleville, Pleasant Gap, Zion and State College, vied with one another in making things lively about the court house until the hour for the reception arrived, then they all assem- bled and played ‘‘God Save the Queeen”’ when the reception committee started to escort the guest of honor to the figurative arms of the populace. There was a moment of breathless ex- pectancy in the court room when Col. W. Fred Reynolds, James Harris, John Blanch- ard, Cel. D. I. Fortney and Col. J. P. Co- burn, the committee of escort, arrived. They formed in line and just as they start- ed to push themselves through the crowd in the main aisle a band in the rear end of the hall struck up ‘‘Rastus on Parade’ and blew them clear to the judge’s bench. Col. Coburn took the chair, with Gen’l. Hastings at his left and the ceremonies be- gan. The chairman opened with one of his characteristically pleasant talks, but the effects of the recent cold wave were still hanging over the town and he did not continue longer than to introduce the first of the “formidable array’’ of speakers in the person of Ellis L. Orvis Esq., who be- gan back at the time of the Medes and Persians and talked significantly about the people having ‘‘turned their faces toward the setting sun.”” Dr. George W. Ather- ton, president of The Pennsylvania State College, followed with a few remarks of cordial welcome and then the former Gov- ernor was introduced. The temperature rose instanter and there was great cheering for awhile. When the ovation had subsid- ed into a few stage whispers in the rear of the hall the guest of honor began his talk. It was quite apparent that he was deeply impressed by the gorgeousness of the af- fair, but not so much so as to be unable to tell his ‘‘friends and neighbors’ of their mutual love and heartily thank them for the honor of the demonstration. After he had concluded John Blanchard Esq., W. E. Gray Esq. and Col. J. L. Spangler spoke and the ceremonies being concluded the crowd surged forward to personally wel- come Gen’l. Hastings back to his home. It was a memorable night in Bellefonte. one that will scarcely be forgotten, either by our pecple or the gentleman in whose honor it was arranged. Tue Opp FELLOWS BANQUET.—The fifty-third annual banquet of Centre lodge, 153, I. 0. O. F., was served in their fine banquet hall in the Crider building last night and the place was brilliant with gal- lant Odd Fellows and their ladies. More than one hundred and fifty covers were laid and every place was occupied when deft waiters began serving the various courses of the banquet. When the last course was reached and the guests were lingering over their coffee, toast master C. M. Bower rapped for order and proposed toasts and called for responses as follows: The True Spirit of 03 Fellowship, . C. Meyer Esq. Friendship, Love and Truth, W. Harrison Walker Esq. The Degree of Rebecca, R. A. Beck. The Irishman’s Opinion of Odd-Fellowship, Hon. James A. Schofield. The Ladies; What do they think of Odd-Fel- Jlowship? D. F. Fortney Esq. The Widows and Orphans, Prof. A.-R. Ratt. Other speakers who added wit and reason to the flood of oratory were H. S. Taylor, W. H. Musser. Chas. R. Kurtz, John G. Dubbs, W. I. Fleming, F. E. Naginey, J. S. McCargar and H. B. Pontius. The banquet was about the most elaborate of the many the Odd Fellows have treated themselves to and away toward mid-night the merry gathering broke up, the men glad that they had taken their wives and sweet hearts into the sacred precincts of their lodge and the latter all the truer be- cause they had shared in the pleasures of the one open night in the year. ee ——A report from Miss Phoebe Hoover, the Philipsburg public school teacher who went to the Klondike last fall, is to the effect that she is not at all disappointed by the get-rich-quick atmosphere there. She is cashier in a restaurant at Rampart City for which she is getting a big salary and as side lines she makes paper roses at $3 each and bouquets of the same material for $10. She has a valuable claim staked out and has had so many offers of marriage that we wouldn’t blame the editress of the Philips- burg Ledger for dropping her blue pencil and taking to green ink when marking up the communications from her Klondike correspondent. ' ——Sommerville & Co., are preparing to install an electric haulage system at their mines at Winburne. — oe ——Rev. M. 8. Blair has resigned his pastorate at Beech Creek and Rev. M. C. Frick, of Big Run, has been chosen to fill the vacancy. lly iit ——Rev. Geo. H. Goodling will say fare- well to the United Evangelical congrega- tion in this place next Sunday, preparatory to starting for conference. He does not know whether he will be returned to Belle- fonte or not, but it is the earnest prayer of many of his congregation that conference will send him back. While among us Rev. Goodling has done admirable work and he has earned the respect of all who are ac- guainted with him. ewe ——TLoganton had a great Odd Fellows demonstration on Wednesday evening when the new hall of the order was dedicated. J. C. Berry was chief marshal of the pa- rade, with A. M. Daugherty and C. S. Whit- man as aids. Officers of the grand lodge, Lock Haven canton, Green Burr band, Booneville band, G. W. M. Post, G. A. R.’ and the Sugar valley lodge made up a very creditable parade. The dedication was made at 3 o’clock. In the evening Rev. B. H. Hart, of Jersey Shore, lectured." Oe ——Philipsburg elected a Democratic auditor and a Democratic justice of the peace, but all the other borough offices were captured by the Republicans. There was a tie for council between John Hirst and Jesse Lukens in the 1st ward. Ira Howe, Democrat, defeated Charles Davis for constable in the 2nd and B. Crain, Democrat, won the judgeship in the 3rd, while Jack Graham had himself elected to council in that ward. Aside from the minority inspectors all the other offices went Republican-wise. age ——The law social held at the home of George Kaup, east of town, last Friday even- ing, by the ladies aid society of the Re- formed church, proved even more of a suc- cess than was anticipated. The free sleds that were run from this place were crowd- ed and iv took ten of them to carry all the people who wanted to go. There were about three hundred guests there and the ladies realized more than $50. The Kaup home was literally in the hands of strangers, but Mr. and Mrs. Kaup are such hospitable and courteous hosts that they were happy to have it so. ee ——The Philipsburg Ledger tells of the force of the winds along the Alleghenies in the following; ‘‘One of the most astonish- ing freaks of the high wind of Feb. 13th comes to us from Mr. Aaron Woodring, who lives at the foot of the mountain be- low Flat Rock. When the family rose Tuesday morning they found that during the night Boreas had playfully torn off a portion of the barn roof 20 feet wide and 40 feet in length, rafters and all. The hay fork, which was suspended from the rafters, had been torn loose from the heavy rope and chain by which it was secured and thrown fifty feet into an adjoining field. Tho elements did their worst work over in that part of the county, the snow in many places on the mountain being as high as a horse.”’ — ete ——An account of the institute of the pub- licschool teachers of district No.2, which was held at Boalsburg, on Feb. 10th and 11th, came in too late for publication in last week’s issue. It had heen planned to make it a great success, but the severe weather had the effect of keeping the at- tendance down to only a few of the teach- ers. Those who did get there entered heartily into the discussions and received much inspiration and good. They were encouraged by large audiences, which showed that the people of Boalsburg are greatly interested in the cause of educa- tion. The program included addresses and papers by R. B. Harrison, B. M. Wagon- seller, Prof. Geo. E. Fisher, of Susquehan- na university; Miss Marion Murray, H. M. Hosterman, C. E. Hower, Miss Hattie Kaup, Supt. C. L. Gramley, Rev. G. W. Leisher, E. H. Williams and H. M. Ker- lin. BE es SS SOCIETY AT STATE COLLEGE.—The series of delightful entertainments given at State College this week made quite a pleasant change from the work of student life. On Tuesday evening Miss Elizabeth Stuart was hostess of a largely attended tea, given in honor of her guest Mrs. H. C. Nyce, of Reading. The dining room was artistical- ly decorated with carnations and smilax and the whole affair was especially nice. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Irvin L. Foster nee Patterson gave a prettily ap- pointed tea and on Wednesday evening the annual bal-masque took place in the col- lege armory, with lots of spectators and much fun. W. L. Aifelder, as Father Time, was awarded first prize and Mr. Miller, dressed as a Scotchman, carried off the second. ~ oe CAtICO CARNIVAL AND FAIR.—The Methodists are preparing for a calico car- nival and fair which they are going to have next Thursday afternoon and evening in the rooms formerly occupied by E. C. Rowe in the Bush Arcade. Aprons,cushions, dressing sacks, fancy bags, dolls, kitchen comforts, candy and cake will he offered for sale during the afterncon and evening. From five until seven o'clock an excellent supper will be served, consisting of oysters, cold ham, Saratoga chips, hot biscuit, cel- ery salad, cranberries and coffee, all for 25 cents, with ice cream and cake as extras. The carnival, proper, begins at eight o’clock. ‘We have not been informed of its charac- ter but know it is to be a first class enter- tainment with music by the mandolin and guitar club and some of the best musicians of the town. DEATH OF OLD MRS. CUNNINGHAM.— Mrs. Eleanor Cunningham died at her home on east Bishop street last Sunday evening, after an illness that had extended over a period of two years. Up to the time she accidentally fell down the stairs in her home she had been a woman of remarkable vitality and her active interest in every- thing about her at the age of 84. when the mishap occurred, was the subject of won- derment, but the injuries she received by the fall caused her continued illness until the time of her death, though only the last year was she compelled to remain in bed. Mrs. Cunningham's maiden name was Eleanor Hogan. She was born in county Clare, Ireland, on the 8th of March, 1812, making her age 86 years, 11 months and 11 days. She came to this country in 1828 and in 1831 was married to Francis Cunningham, who was an old acquaintance of hers and came from the same county in Ireland. Their home was then at Curtin’s Works. And we may state just here that Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham’s wedding was the first one that took place in the old Catholic church, and Mrs. Farley, her sis- ter, who passed away a few weeks ago, was their bridesmaid. Mr. Cunningham only lived a few years after they were married. He died during the year of 1834; and in 1836 Mrs. Cuan- ningham moved to Bellefonte and has lived here ever since. She leaves two children to mourn her departure. They are Miss Mary Cunningham and Merty Cunning- ham, both well known residents of Belle- fonte. She also leaves eight grand chil- dren and nine great grand children. She was a devout member of St. John’s Catholic church and during her active life had been a woman whose christian works were numerous. As one of Bellefonte’s very oldest resdents she held an honored place in the minds of most of our people. Mass for the repose of her soul was cele- brated Wednesday morning at ten o’clock and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery. ll ll ll THE DEATH OF HIRAM T. LucAs.—An- other of Howard’s leading citizens has passed away. Scarcely had the pall of sor- row occasioned by the death of the late Balser Weber risen from the town when the other old and reputable merchant fol- lowed him to the grave. Hiram T. Lucas died at his home there at five o'clock Mon- day morning. after eight weeks illness with kidney trouble. A large cortege followed his remains to the cemetery Thursday after- noon. j Deceased was born in Snow Shoe town- ship, about 65 years ago, and when quite young moved with his parents to Howard, where he resided ever since. For the past 40 years he had been successfully engaged in the mercantile business at Howard. He was a member of the Disciple church. When a young man he was united in mar- riage to Miss Rebecca Miles, sister of Wm. B. Miles, of Milesburg, who, together with his daughters, Nancy and Annie, and two sons, James and Oscar, mourn the loss of an affectionate husband and a kind and loving father. l I I —— Jackson Riley died at the home of Joshua Foulk, on Borough street, at 1 o’clock on Monday afternoon. Deceased was about 65 years old and had made his home with Mrs. McFadden, on North Thomas street, until several months ago, when Joshua prevailed upon him to move up to his quarters. He was ill at the time with kidney trouble and did not last long after the change. Mr. Riley was of English descent and so far as it known had no rela- tives in this country. He was a veteran of the Civil war and came to Bellefonte with the Collins men, when they began operations here. Interment was made in the Union cemetery Tuesday afternoon. I I li ——DMis. Nancy Long, who was a daughter of John Snyder Sr., and who formerly lived in East Nittany valley, died at Laona, N. Y., on Monday. Deceased was aged about 80 years. She is survived by two brothers, John and Elias Snyder, of East Nittany, and by four sisters, Mrs. Leah Sheets, of Nittany valley, Mrs. Lu- cinda Zimmerman, of Kansas, Mrs. Han- nah Hansee, of Washington, and Mrs. Bean, of North Sparta, N. Y. ——Theodore B. Richards, aged 63 years, died at his home in North Philipsburg, on Friday. For nine years he had been an invalid from the effects of a stroke of apo- plexy and the last year and a half of his life was spent in bed. Deceased was born in Centre county and was a veteran of the Civil war. His remains were buried with the honors of war on Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters. I I I Mrs. Deborah Reeder, whose death occurred in Tyrone last Friday afternoon, resided in this place from 1871 to 1873. She was a daughter of Henry and Mary Haupt, of Irish valley, Northumberland county, and her brother Simeon Haupt is a resident of Bellefonte. She was 78 years old. | I li —A severe attack of whooping cough, which resulted in pneumonia, caused the death of Lucille, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Barnhart, of Punxsutaw- ney, on the 1st inst. The Barnharts were formerly of Roland, this county. ll I I -——Bessie, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Rhoades, 'of North Allegheny street, died on Tuesday after- noon, at the age of nine months. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. . News Purely Personal. —Miss Marie Marshall, of Uniontown, is spend- ing a few days with Winifred B. Meek. —Mr. and Mrs. John P. Harris Jr., of Tyrone, spent Sunday with Mr. Harris’ parents in this place. —Edwin G. Hutchinson, who is reading law with W. E. Gray in this place, spent Sunday with his mother, at their home ai Warriorsmark. —Mrs. George F. Harris and her daugliter Katharine left for Philadelphia, Monday morn- ing, to do some spring shopping. —Dr. and Mrs. John P. Sebring arrived in town Saturday evening and are 'living at the Bush house until they can get their home on Spring street ready for them. —Chas. E. Dorworth, stenographer in the de- partment of agriculture at Harrisburg, was here to spend Sunday with his parents on east High street. —Wilbur F. Harris, executive clerk to former Governor Hastings, returned to his home in this place, on Tuesday. He will remain at home for the present. —Wm. P. Humes, his sister, Miss Mila, Mrs. Charles Gilmore and George T. Bush were among the guests at the Humes—Heburn wedding, in Jersey Shore, last evening. —Daniel Garman went up to Tyrone yesterday morning to spend a few days with his son Al, at the Garman house in that place. Mrs. A. 8. Gar- man is reported to be very ill." —Miss Olive Foresman, who had been the guest of Mrs. John M. Bullock, of north Allegheny street, for two weeks, returned to her home in Williamsport yesferday morning. —A. Scott Harris left for Black Hawk, Col., yes- terday morning, having gone by the Central and Grand Trunk systems. He expects to accept a position with a mining company in the Clear Creek canon. —George Koch Esq., of Centre Hall, with his daughter, was in town yesterday calling on his friends while the young lady did some spring shopping. Mr. Koch hadn’t been over since the Jenks meeting here last fall. —John 8. Furst, of Williamsport, the new sec- retary and treasurer of the Central Pennsylvania telephone and supply company, was in town on Friday and spent the day with his parents, Hon. and Mrs. A. O. Furst, of Linn street. —Mrs. Evelyn Rodgers, representing the Belle- fonte chapter, Mrs. A. O. Furst, Mrs. W. F. Reeder and Miss Mary Thomas are in Washing- ton this week attending the eighth continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revo- lution. —Mrs. Henry Meyers was in town Tuesday be- tween trains on her way to Altoona to visit her daughter, Mrs. Gettig., Before returning to her home, one mile west of Boalsburg, Mrs. Meyers will spend some time in Huntingdon with her brother Peter Weber. —J. H. Spotts, of Fleming, who farms up in Union township, and makes his work pay, was in town on Saturday, not to attend the Hastings re- ception, but to look after some business that need- ed his attention here. Like his esteemed father he is an active, aggressive Democrat and keeps well posted on matters political, as well as those in the agricultural line. —Michael Karstetter, Pleasant Gap’s fine look- ing building contractor, was in town on Saturday. 1n fact during the sleighing season he came in most every day to keep in touch with what is go- ing on in the business world and look after possi- ble spring contracts. He has worked on many of the big barns and houses in the county and when he takes a job it is always to carry it to success- ful completion. —A. A. Miller, who has been hotel man, baker and confectioner and liveryman since moving from Millheim to State College, was in town last Friday afternoon talking over the political situa- tion with a few of his friends and with half a mind to be a candidate for sheriff. He had wisely made up his mind not to enter the field without having secured a fair expression of opinion from his friends on the matter. —Dr. Mary Thompson, of Lemont, was in town between trains, yesterday morning, on her way to Altoona. She has lately resigned her position in the dispensary of the Woman’s college in Phil- adelphia and will locate permanently in Altoona. Dr. Thompson is a daughter of John I. Thompson Esq., of Lemont, and in addition to having had dispensary experience she has been on the staff of the Maternity hospital since her graduation from college. —Howard Moore, the druggist and all around promoter of Howard, was a Wednesday visitor to |- Bellefonte. He never said a word of his election to the councils of that place the day before, but he did say that he intends being a candidate for treasurer this fall, if the Democrats deem it ad- visable to make him their nominee. Mr. Moore was justly proud of his town, for having elected every Democratic aspirant for office except the auditor and the one inspector. —8. W. Smith, whose versatile pen contributes many interesting stories to the Warcuman from Centre Hall, was in town yesterday afternoon. He didn’t look broken hearted over having been defeated for school director by the narrow margin of two votes. In fact he had the same old smile that we discovered him wearing on Monday, when his horse started to playing “ring-round-Rosy” with his sled and upset the whole thing. Wes. came over to bring a pair of horses for a buyer in this ‘place. —H. E. Homan, of Oak Hall, spent the greater part of Friday in this place in quest of a market for his crop of clover seed, but he found the de- mand so limited that the price was away below the figure he had fixed to let his seed go at. There was so much seed made in the county dur- ing the season of "97 that there has been little de- mand for it since. In fact the yield was so great that season that few farmers made seed crops at all last fall, the former one having been uncon- sumed. —Philip H. Meyer, who is conducting a very successful singing convention out at Pleasant Gap this week, drove into Bellefonte, Tuesday afternoon, to formally announce to his friends that he is in the field for commissioner. The fact of the matter is simply this. Mr. Meyer has been in the field ever since his defeat, three years ago, and he is asking the party for another chance to show what he can do. He bases his claims on the precedent that was established in the cases of W. Galer Morrison, Hon. John T. McCormick, Hon. James Schofield and others who suffered defeat yet were given opportunity to retrieve. —Emanuel Noll spent Sunday with his daugh- ter, Mrs. C. F. York, at Warriorsmark. "While his visit was ostensibly to see how they are all getting along up there it is just as probable that it was inspired by the notion that Mrs. Noll and the young lady who makes her home with them had been away along enough. They were at Warriorsmark oun a month's visit and that was about as long as the men could make things go in their bachelor’s hall out on north Allegheny street. John Noll, who has been home sick for several weeks, is able to be about again returned to his work as a Malena salesman yesterday. —T. Frank Kennedy Esq., of State College, was in town on Saturday pushing along the boom he has launched for the office of sheriff. He is one of the widely known Democrats in Centre county and has been in active politics for a great many years, though this is the first time he has ever aspired to county office. Mr. Kennedy is a con- tractor and builder, but we suppose he is perfect- ly willing to let others have all the contracts if he can get to be the high sheriff of Centre county. For a number of years he was instructor in the wood working department of the mechanics art building at The Pennsylvania State College. —H. 8. Stuart, merchant, of Sandy Ridge, and a brother of John W. Stuart, of State College, was in town yesterday afternoon. —Peter Robb Jr., of Romola, was a flying visitor to Bellefonte, Wednesday. He was in so much of a hurry that he could scarcely tarry here for a minute —Joseph D. Mitchell and Lawford H. Fry, of Burnham near Lewistown, spent Sunday with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mitchell, of Thomas street. —George M. Harter, a son of Daniel Harter Esq., one of Marion townships best known residents, was in town on Saturday. Mr. Harter is a young farmer and has a fine home about two miles be- low Jacksonville. —L. R. Lingle, who farms the Boal farm south- west of Centre Hall, was in town yesterday after- noon. He isa son of Jas. H. Lingle Esq., of be- low Milesburg, and the few years he has been living over in Penns valley have made him a ful; fledged enthusiast over it as the garden farming region of the county. —DMur. and Mrs. A. J. Gardner, of Howard, pro- thonotary M. I. Gardner's father and mother, ar- rived in town last evening and are spending a few days with their son. Mrs. Gardner celebrated the seventy-fourth anniversary of her birth yesterday and Mr. Gardner is three years her senior. They have just returned from an extended tour through the western part of the State. -—W. B. Turner was down from his home up near Unionville, on Monday, having brought Mrs. Turner down to do a little shopping. They were sleighing, but returned home early in the day because they had left their little grandchildren in care of their fifteen year old daughter and knew she would have her hands full caring for them and looking after the other duties about the place. —Dan’l Heckman, county commissioner, drop- ped in for ashort call Wednesday the purpose of which was to announce his intention of running again. Mr. Heckman stands on his record of the past three years and is in nowise ashamed of the manner in which he has acted. His hands hay- ing been tied by being the minority member of the board he has not had much opportunity to do anything. : —L. B. McEntire Esq., was in town on Saturday arranging for the sale of his household effects, which will be made on March 25th, preparatory to moving to this place. Mr. McEntire's departure from Fillmore will be like the blotting out of an old landmark. For twenty-two years he has kept a general store and been postmaster of the place and he will be missed by every traveler along the Buffalo-run road. The fortunes that have been made and spent, the laws that have proposed and the church troubles disposed of around the stove in that country store would set the world to think- ing could they be known, but Mr. McEntire, we'll venture, recalls many of the controversies and will probably retell some of them when he comes to make Bellefonte his home. —'Squire A. G. Archey, of Pine Grove Mills, was in town on Washington’s birthday, presum- ably to hear the election returns from over the county. The Squire has taken up the struggle he so gracefully laid down six years ago, when he was defeated for the nomination for register, and will try it again. The rumors that there would be anumber of other aspirants from Ferguson made him hold back until he found out that most of them were groundless and now he has decided to enter the field. He needs no introduction to the Democrats of Centre county, but he intends making an active canvass, nevertheless. In fact he declined to be a candidate for re-election to the supervisorship up there on account of his desire to give this more important contest his undivided time. el ——Wahen the Fall Brook railroad passes into the control of the New York Central Co., it is rumored that Sup’t. Palmer, of the Beech Creek, is to be placed over both systems and that the Fall Brook attachees at Corning will be moved to Jersey Shore and the Beech Creek offices at the latter place will be moved to Newberry. New- berry will then be made the end of the runs of Beech Creek train crews, instead of Jersey Shore. The transfer of the Fall Brook property has been made. : Sale Register. ‘Marcu 16TH. —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. MarcH 25rH—At the residence of I. B. McEntire, at Fillmore, bay mare, top buggy, spring wagon, sleigh, harness, household goods, butcher's utensils, ete. Saleat 1 o'clock p. m. James Huey, auctioneer. Philadelphia Markets. The following are the closing prices of the Philadelphia markets on Wednesday evening. Wheat—Red T434@'T5 ¢ —Spring. Tse Corn —Yellow. 42 ¢“ —Mixed 3934 OalH.c.ccoeiarrersnsrss ve 39@40 Flour— Winter, Per Br’i.. 2.25@ 2.50 ¢« —Penna. Roller... 3.10@3.30 * —Favorite Brands 4.10@4.25 Rye Flour Per Brl...... Baled hay—Choice Timothy No. 1. ““ ““ vse 3.30 ...15.00@16.00 4 Mixed “ 1.. ney 14.00 . 8.00@10.00 Bellefonte Grain Market. Corrected weekly by the PueNix MinLing 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. 35 Corn, ears, per bushel.. 30 Oats, per bushel, new .. 25 Barley, per bushel........ 40 Ground Plaster, per ton.. 8 00 Buckwheat, per bushel .....oeeiiiinnnennnnnnns 25 Cloverseed, per bushel. $6 00 to $7 00 Bellefonte Produce Markets. Corrected weekly by Sechler & Co. Potatoes per bushel 40 Onions eenes das : 5 s, per dozen 5 ey per pound.. 6 Country Shoulders. Sides.... Hams... Tallow, per poun 3 Butter, per pound.....iiisi iss ntisminessssns 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 Sm 6m ly One inch (12 lines this type.......c..oes $5 ($8810 Two inches....... wef T2310: 15 Three inches... 1015 | 20 Qe Column (5 inches) l12]20 | 30 alf Column (10 inches).... “| 20 | 385] 55 One Column (20 inches).....ccvieisannnn 35 | 655 | 100 Advertisements in special column 25 per cent. additional. Transient advs. per line, 3 insertions...........20 cts. Each additional insertion, per line .. Bots Local notices, per line....... 20 cts, Business notices, per line.. ves Job Printing of uh 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 mostartistic manner and at the lowest rates. Tea ont toy auldvousod io All letters shou e address P. GRAY MEEK, Proprieto
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