To BE NAMED THE MONROE CHURCH.— His high regard for Dr. David S. Monroe, presiding elder of the Altoona district of the Methodist Episcopal church, has prompted Mr. James Minds, a wealthy coal operator of Beulah City, above Houtzdale, to build a needed church out there which is to be named the Monroe church. Mr. Minds has already purchased the lot for both church and cemetery and work on the building will be begun at once. It is a sincere testimonial to the eminent divine. age THE Success OF T. S. LETTERMAN.— When the subject of this sketch was eigh- teen years old he was living with his father, Frank Letterman, at Milesburg, and was working for about seven dollars a week in the mine bank which Frank Blair was then operating on his farm above Roops- burg and which is now idle as the hands of the town’s most noted loafer. Young Let- terman worked there for five years. He was a hustler after the science of mining, as well as the good will of his employer, which he speedily won and was made fore- man of the mine. Growing tired of the limited prospects in digging iron from Centre county hills he determined to carry his knowledge and grit westward, where more precious stuff would reward his ever sinking pick. Con- sequently, in 1892, he left for Montana ; arriving at Missoula in July of that year. His first work in the gold fields reads like a romance. In order to acquaint himself with the country he took the first job he got, working for stock in the Chickamain tunnel, in the Lo Lo cannon, that was worth only five cents on the dollar. Con- siderable of the stock was bought by Belle- fonte investors at ten cents a share. While working in this tunnel he did some mountain prospecting himself, which resulted in his discovery of the Lo Lo group of lode claims. He went to work on his find at once, but soon all;of his means were exhausted and he had to take others in with him. Two men were found who advanced money for nine months work and then grew tired of what they considered a fruitless search. Two others were found, however, to take the place of the discour- aged ones and within a short time their proposition showed out so well that it has just been sold to the Western Montana Placer Mining company for $45,250. In addition to this large cash clean-up Mr. Letterman retained a large block of stock in the company of which he has been elected a director and will also act as one of the company’s foremen. When spoken to about his former em- ploye Mr. Blair remarked that he ‘‘merits all of the success that has come his way.” Singular as it may seem Letterman practic- ally revolutionized gold mining methods about Missoula by the introduction of ideas gained while working in iron ore opera- tions in Centre county. He was East sev- eral years ago. At that time he expressed his determination of hanging on until he struck something and he did it. ee THE SECOND WEEK OF CoURT.—In the last week’s issue the WATCHMAN complet- ed its report of all the cases up to the time of adjournment. The business this week has been confined to comparatively few cases, jbut they have been of such interest as to attract a number of witnesses from various parts’of the country. The most important ones on the docket were the Guarantee Trust Co. vs the Mor- gan-Hale land Co., of Philipsburg, and the Potter insurance cases. The former was an ejectment suit, but Harry Keller manip- ulated a very successful settlement of if . for his Philipsburg clients, on Wednesday morning, and a large number of surveyors, mine managers and other witnesses were released from further attendance at court. The Potter case was concluded last evening when the jury returned a verdict for the amount of the policy with interest for the plaintiff. After taking a few verdicts and finishing up other routine business court adjourned. The order of cases was as follows : The first case called was William B. Mingle vs. C. F. Herlacher, summoned in open judgment, plea non assumpsit. This suit is on a judgment exemption note given as collateral security by the defendant to the plaintiff in the early part of the year 1876, and entered to No. 3 of April term, 1876, and amicably revived by parties from time to time in order to maintain the lien. After hearing the case and arguments made to the jury by counsel on both sides, the defendant on Tuesday morning confessed judgment in favor of the plaintiff for $2,500. to be satisfied upon execution and delivery of a deed by the defendant to the plaintiff for house and lot, his real estate in Centre Hall, the same to be executed and deliver- ed within sixty days, free of incumbrance. E. R. Jones vs. Worth township sum- moned in trespass, plea not guilty. Case settled and discontinued. John F. Potter, administrator of ete., of George McClellan Potter, deceased, vs. The Union Central life insurance company of Cincinnati, Ohio, summoned in assumpsit plea non assumpsit. This case was called and tried just one year ago, having been called for trial on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1898, at which time the proceedings were fully published in these columns and grows out of the disappearance of George Mc. Potter from Cross Forks in Potter county in the latter part of May, 1894, baving had his life insured in the de- fendant company in 1893 for $1500.00, and this suit was brought to recover the amount of his policy. At the former trial the jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff, whereupon the defendant company applied for a new trial which was so proceeded in that a new trial was granted. Verdict for plaintiff for amount of policy with interest. SoME SPEEDY ONES.—Manager Wm. V. Larimer, of the Bellefonte Sale and Ex- change stable, arrived from Indiana last Thursday morning, where he had been buy- ing up a lot of horses. His purchases arriv- ed on Saturday and included as pretty a lot of drivers as has ever been brought to the town. There are nine of them. Several can go ’long in the twenties and others are not so fast, but all are at least in the three minute class. . The consignment of Indiana standard bred colts sold at the company’s stable a short time ago proved so satisfactory that there will doubtless bea scramble among buyers to pick ont the best ones in this lot. eb: ENTERTAINMENT AT BOALSBURG. —The ladies of the Foreign Missionary society of the Presbyterian church of Boalsburg will hold an entertainment in the Methodist church at that place on Saturday evening, Dec. 16th. The entertainment will con- sist of the popular play ‘‘The Deestrick Skule of 50 years ago,’’ and the ‘‘Exerbi- tion”’ of the Deestrick Skule of 50 years ago. These two plays have given the public the purest fun, and made the most money for charity of any known entertainment. Don’t miss it. It will be rich. Proceeds for mission cause. Admission 15 cents for adults, 10cts. for children. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p. m. MARRIAGE LICENSES.—Following is the list of marriage licenses granted by or- phban’s court clerk, G. $V. Rumberger, dur ing the past week: Walter Bruce Wagner, of Lewistown, Pa., and Laura Zette, of Madisonburg. J. Clide Jodon and Esther V. Garbrick, both of Bellefonte. Edward G. Gehret and Debie Rhoades, both of Bellefonte. E. M. Faust, of Sandy Ridge, and Annie Barrie, of Powelton. Ira D. Slagle, of State College, and Mat- tie L. Hess, of Rock Springs. Charles Weiser Bassler, of Freeburg. Pa. and Carrie May Spigelmyer, of Millheim, Pa. John R. McGinley, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Minnie L. Martz, of Pine Grove Mills. THE STATE GRANGE TO MEET AT LOCK HAVEN NEXT WEEK.—Considerable inter- est in the meeting of the state Grange at Lock Haven next week is being manifested among the Patrons of Centre county and for the benefit of those who contemplate going we publish the following facts con- cerning it. The annual meeting will convene in the court house, in Lock Haven, at 1:30 p. m., Tuesday, Dec. 12th. After the organiza- tion of the meeting all of the visitors will be taken for a trolley ride to the Normal school and the silk mill, which places will be inspected. Tuesday evening an open meeting will be held at which the following. program will be carried out : Song......... Fedates Afpresssssnsesssisesvane) sarabeis Grange choir Address of welcome on the part of Clinton county Pomona Grange by J. A. Herr, master and chairman of committee of arrangements. Response, Mrs. V. B. Holiday, worthy Ceres of State Grange. Song...cunlo non Ean os Trinity quartet Address of Welcome, Hon. W. F. Elliot, Mayor Response............. W. F. Hill, master State Grange BONG.....ccociiirensr iia iniseinencinisiveisial Grange choir ..Hon. S. R. Peale «even Trinity quartet ..Hon. W. T. Creasy, Catawissa, Pa BON. nnn rt fd Grange choir On Wednesday the regular business ses- sions will be held and that evening the de- gree of ‘Flora’ will be conferred, with the full ceremonies, in the academy of music. It is expected that there will be four or five hundred Grangers in attendance. Pine Grove Mention. J. B. Ard has returned home from a busi- ness trip to Milton. Mrs. J. R. Smith is making a prolonged visit with Altoona relatives and friends. Our jovial and obliging miller was in great distress on Wednesday evening and if you would know more about it ask him. Miss Blanche Auman, of Reedsville, isa guest at the home of H. H. Goss on the Branch. Preaching services will be held in the Presbyterian church, in this place, on Sun- day afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. We are sorry to note the serious illness of David Rider, who is suffering from an in- ternal injury received while attending to his stock some weeks ago. Our young friend Clyde Shuey is no longer a clod hopper but has opened up a photograph- er’s studio in his father’s parlor, where he is doing an encouraging business. Rev. Isaac Krider, of Duncansville, is visiting his old parental home at Gatesburg and for recreation is hunting bunnies which are reported plenty in that section. Frank Gates has purchased, at private sale, the Isett farm, probably better known as the forge or Mart Gates farm, on which he expects to grow big crops and brag cattle after April 1st 1900. The Shingletown Ranchers are entitled to the belt this season as they came out of Tussey mountain with seven deer, one bear, two foxes, two turkeys, a dozen of pheasants and & lot of rabbits. The Commercial telephone line has been completed to the Seven Stars. The Phenix line will soon be finished from Tyrone by the way of Warriorsmark to connect with the Commercial at Seven Stars. Our people then can talk west as well as east. Mrs. Julia Musser, who has spent the sum- mer and fall in Kansas and Illinois returned home last Monday. Mrs. Musser stood the journey remarkably well for one of her years and reports the former Centre Countains blessed with full and plenty and all the com- forts of life. Our old friend George Eaton is getting along especially well, Mgrs. NeEwTOoN NEIDIGH. — On Friday morning Mrs. Newton Neidigh died at her home of childbirth after three days illness. Drs. Woods and Houser were in constant at- tendance but their skill was of no avail in staying the summons which called her hence. She was a daughter of Jacob Roup, of Pine Hall, who was killed on the Bellefonte and Buffalo Run railroad. She was married in Dec. 1887 to Newton Neidigh who with their five dear little children will miss her terri- bly. She was so cheerful so energetic and so competent that her home was always happy and her family will mourn her greatly. She was aged 35 years, 3 months and 4 days. Her pastor Rev. A. A. Black, of the Reformed church, conducted the funeral services on Monday morning at 10 o’clock, and paid a touching tribute to her memory as a faith- ful, obedient worker and a true christian woman. Interment was made in the Pine Hall cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends. Mrs. Henry Koch favorably and well known here was married early Wednesday morning to Mr. James Dreese at her Adams- burg home. The affair was a complete sur- prise as no previous announcement had been made. A wedding supper was served on the evening of the same day at her brother How- ard Goss’. The calithumpians were soon on the ground and made tke air hideous with their unearthly uoises. The groom is a prosperous Union county farmer some ten years the brides junior and is certainly to be congratulated for securing so excellent a helper as Amelia Goss Koch. DeEATH’S DoINGs.—On last Friday morn- ing at 8 o’clock Oscar M. Whipple a former citizen of this place died at his home at Mec- Alevy’s Fort of urinary trouble from which he had suffered for some years. He had been in his usual health and was walking through his room when he suddenly became uncon- scious and died in a few hours. He was born in Vermont fifty-eight years ago and served in the war of the Rebellion with the 1st Maine Cav. At the close of the war he came here and took rooms at the Lytle hotel in the fall of ’65. The following year he married Jane Lytle and entered in to a partnership with his father-in-law P. Lytle. The new firm did a prosperous business ’til the flames destroyed the old corner property then he engaged in the hotel business at Boalsburg, Lemont and Emeltown. Later he became the owner of the ore bank farm near State College and in selling it to Shugert and McCoy cleared a good round sum which he invested in timberland in Stone Valley. There he became an extensive lumber dealer and with his hotel was widely known by the traveling public. He was a member of Pennsvalley lodge 276 1. O. O. F. but with- drew his membership in 1876 and joined the Boalsburg lodge. His first wife died Sep- tember, 1893 and in December 1896, he mar- ried Mrs. Susan Hurst, who with his only daughter, Mrs. Edward Duff, survive him at the old home. A sister, Mrs. Moses Lytle, of Nebraska, and two brothers, Edward, of the old homestead in Vermont, and George of Chicago, are living. Interment was made in Steffey’s burying ground at 10 o’clock Sun- day morning. High Valley. Cap’t Jacob Eisenhuth was here on Friday evening to visit Emanuel. There are thirty-one citizens in High Val- ley and all are Democrats but one. Bellinger and Crader have nearly com. pleted their big lumber job in this section. Jess Snyder has the roof on his barn and has the building filled up with his winter's feed. Abram Ulrich, our staunch old Democratic war horse, is still in good health and expects to be on hand for 1900. John Frankhouser, of Milroy, who is to be foreman on the props job here has arrived and will make his home at Jacob Eisenhuth’s until spring. Ira Snyder recently killed 6 hogs that dressed 1,8001bs. That was a marker for High Valley, but Samuel Alter followed him right up with four that tilted the beam at 1,200. Word has just reached here to the effect that Stoner’s stave mill was destroyed by fire Saturday night. It is supposed to have caught from the engine. Mr. Stoner wants to rebuild. Recently while George Eisenhuth was cut- ting logs his stroke went wide and he sunk the ax deep into his own foot. The injury was extremely painful and he had to resort to crutches in order to get about. John Galer is still cutting timber in this section. He has decided that the WATCH- MAN is a very welcome visitor, but he ought to subscribe for it, as it costs only one dollar now and is undoubtedly the best paper in the county. Millheim. Mrs. Rachael Shearer, of Lock Haven, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. A, Musser. George Miller left town Wednesday to take a position as clerk in Krumrine’s drug store, at Bellefonte. E. E. Meyer and S. Guy Boone, both of Loganton, registered at the Musser house Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Shivery, of Mifflinburg, spent Sunday at the home of Dr. F. F. Wetzel. Warren Swanger, who is taking a course in telegraphy at the Fiske school, Lebanon, is home on his Christmas vacation. On account of the sickness and death of his mother Al. Alexander, who had gone West last spring, has returned. Dr. Wm. Harter and Mrs. John F. Harter, both of State College, spent several days of this week at the home of Wm. Miller. Mrs. W. W, Boob, of Centre Hall, accom- panied by her daughter, visited the home of her mother, Mrs. Uriah Reifsnyder, Thurs- day and Friday last. Mrs. Fowler, an aged lady who resides at the home of Frederick Catherman, while walking over the slippery ground last Mon- day morning, had the misfortune to fall and break an arm. John Naugle, who is one of the customs officials at Philadelphia, visited his brother- in-law, W. L. Musser, during the fore part of the week, He came up on account of the illness of Mrs. Musser. For the past week Dr. J. F. Alexander, of Centre Hall, was attending the wife of his brother, Christopher Alexander, who had been very ill for some time and whose death is reported in another column of this issue. Upon the recommendation of the Board of Health the eouncil has had the streets and alleys cleaned. It isa good idea, for itis a well known fact that the mud and dust of the streets are favorite resorts for germs of all kinds. We Centre Hall, D. A. Boozer is in Philadelphia and New York on business. E. M. Huyett and family returned from a few weeks stay at Reading. H. G. Strohmeier put up a fine little monu- ment for the Neeses in the cemetery at the Union church near Farmers Mills. Mrs. W. P. Kuhn, of Bellefonte, was the guest of Mrs. Andrew Gregg, Mrs. Geo. Rowe and others Monday and Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Jerre Miller and two children, Roy and Annie, are in Harrisburg where they will stay for a few weeks the guest of Mrs. Dr. Widder, Mrs. Miller's sister. The Grangers’ Thanksgiving dinner and supper was fairly well patronized. The order had a splendidly spread table, and those who partook were well pleased with the granger’s idea of catering. Mrs. George Nearhood and her step-son Alfred Nearhood, on Sunday evening, met with an accident that might have resulted more seriously. They had been in Boalsburg Sunday, and in the evening on the way home missed the bridge in front of Weber's store and upset the buggy. The shafts were broken, but the occupants were not injured. James Thompson, of Lemont, had an ex- perience while in town on Monday that he won’t want often to occur. He had a spirited double team hitched to a buggy at the apple evaporator and while transacting some busi- ness there the train came along and frighten- ed the horses, which tore loose and ran up Hoffer street to Church street and then turn- ed toward home. In their plight the tongue was torn from the buggy and finally the ani- mals broke away from it. Near the school house the steeds seemed to repent for their misdoings and turned and came back to the diamond where they voluntarily permitted themselves to be caught. Grand Gift Distribution. The Most Remarkable Offer Ever Made by a Reliable Concern. Epitor WATCHMAN. Please announce that for a limited time we will give absolutely free to every married lady send- ing name, address and a two-cent stamp for post- age, an elegant triple-silver-plated Sugar Shell. Such goods sell in jewelry stores at 75 cents each. This is the most expensive advertising we have ever done, but it will make us thousands of friends and permanent customers. There is nothing to pay except a two-cent stamp as a sort ot guaranty of good faith. The Home-Furnisher, our own monthly publication, showing our line of high-grade silverware and furniture, will also be sent free. But one Sugar Shell toa family. QUAKER VALLEY MF'G. CO. 44-41-6t Morgan and Harrison Streets, Chicago. New Advertisements. ANTED.—Hickory and ash handle 3 wood. Write for particulars to J. B. LEATHER’S SONS. Mt. Eagle, Pa. 44-48-4t* OTICE.—Notice is hereby given that on Dec. 5th, 1899, a petition for transfer ot Brewer's License from Robt. L. Haas, to Matthew Volk, was filed in the prothonotarys New Advertisements, a] New Advertisements. WwW HERE TO GET PURE WHISKEY. Absolutely pure Rye Whiskey—from six to eight years old, can be procur- ed on application to John C. Mulfing- er at Pleasant Gap, or to the subscrib- er at Bellefonte, Pa. These liquors were distilled from clean pure rye kept in bond and are now sold at prices, fully as low as others charge for mixed, blended or adulterated whiskey. They are guaranteed abso- lutely pure and of the age stated.’ GOTLIEB HAAG, 44-47-3m Bellefonte, Pa. ) RE INSURANCE. ACCIDENT INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE —AND— REAL ESTATE AGENCY. JOHN C. MILLER, No. 3 East High St. i-h8-6m BELLEFONTE. Green’s Pharmacy. office. M. I. GARDNER, Proth’y 44-48-2t Boat tre. acne Bact Wnt 8 ti web 0 etl Mn. g {ENSIBLE PEOPLE Buy common sense Presents —A good Hair Brush is a com- mon sense gift—It can be both ornamental and useful. It suits itself to the size of your purse—We have them in great variety from 25c. to $2.00 Some very nice white Cellu- loid—with Combs and Mirrors to match—or Cosmeon—o r Floreloid —G ood Perfumery makes an acceptable present for a lady. Call and see what we have at GREEN’S PHARMACY, Hien STREET, BELLEFONTE, - PA. 44-26-1y A Ceader’s. 7 Ceader’s. CHRISTMAS Candies, Confections, Nuts, have to spend a You will miss it if pais space belongs to CEADER and is reserved for his ADVERTISEMENT which will appear next week and will | show the finest assortments of Tropical and Domestic Fruits, and all the other good things you must ——HAPPY CHRISTMAS— that has ever been offered in Bellefonte. CEADER'’S for what you want. you miss going to Se. Montgomery’s Great Attraction. a ——————— nT] SUITABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS! made and Made to Order. while you wait. working. House Coats and Bath Robes. Suspenders and Belts. Canes. dren’s wear. 44-34-tf WE DESIRE TO CALL your attention to a partial list of wear of every kind. Best qualities and just prices. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Suits and Overcoats—Ready Mackintoshes and Umbrellas—Umbrellas Neckwear—Men's and Women’s—Collars and Cuffs. Bicycle Suits and Bicycle Hose, White Shirts and Fancy Shirts. Underwear—Wool and Cotton. Stiff Hats, Soft Hats and Caps. Trunks, Telescopes and Grips. Gloves—Men’s and Women's—For dress, driving and Night Robes and Pajamas, Sweaters and Cardigan Jackets. Half Hose and Ladies’ Hose—Black, Brown and Fancy. Silk Mufflers and Handkerchiefs. Cuff Buttons and Collar Buttons—Plated and Bone. Faney Vests, Full Dress Shields, Dressing Gowns, and all the requisite for Men’s wear, Youths’ wear, and Chil- MONTGOMERY & CO. re-covered BELLEFONTE, PA. ticulars apply to AY WANTED.—100 tons of loose Clover Hay. Also 100 tons baled Timo- thy Hay at Rock Farms. J. HARRIS HOY, Mgr. Bellefonte, Pa. ALUABLE TIMBER LAND FOR SALE.—About 376 acres of Valuable Tim- ber Land situated in Jackson township, Hunting- don county, are oftered for sale. For full par- J. HOMER OAKS, 44-31-3m MecAlevy’s Fort, Pa. OLTS FOR SALE.—Two large healthy well matched colts, the one 3 the other 4 years old in the spring and the making of one of the best teams in the country, can be had at a fair price. Inquire at or address this office. 44-46. OTICE—That my wife Nancy J. De- Long has left my bed and board without my consent. I hereby notify her friends and the public not to harbor her or trust herto anything at my expense, as I will not pay any bills of her contracting. D. B. DELONG, Romola, Pa. 44-48-2t% 44-39. ANTED.—Several bright and honest persons to represent us as Managers in this and close by counties. Salary $900 a year and expenses. Straight, bona-fide, no more, no less salary. Position permanent. Our references, any bank in any town. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Reference. Enclose self- akdressed stamped envelope. Tue DoMINION Company, Dept. 3, Chicago. 44-37-16w. ARM FOR SALE.—A farm located in Sinking Valley, Blair county, one mile from Arch Springs, six miles from 1yrone and fourteen miles from Altoona. A level farm of good productive soil, an abundance of fruit and good water. All the necessary buildings in good shape, containing one hundred and four acres, ninety-nine of which are plough land, also one hundred acres of mountain land within two miles, well covered with young chestnut, locust, rock oak ete. Price five thousand dollars, on terms to suit purchaser. L. J. TUSSEY, 44-46-4t* Arch Spring, Pa. Rubber Tires. Fou IN BELLEFONTE. At the Carriage Shops of S. A. McQuis- tion & Co., the place to have your Car- riages and Buggies fitted with the cele- brated MORGAN & WRIGHT SOLID RUBBER TIRES. We have become so favorably impress- ed with these tires and have such confi- dence in them, that we have purchased the necessary tools for fitting them to wheels. We can fit them to your old wheels or furnish new ones, as you may desire, at a price SAVING THE TROUBLE, EXPENSE and time if not more, of shipping them away to have the work done. The tires are applied with a steel band instead of the old way with the wire which cut the Rubber thereby loosening the tire and allowing it to jump out of the channel: We would be pleased to have you call ex- amine and be convinced, that we have not only THE BEST TIRE but also THE BEST WAY of fastening the same. us prepared to do ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING, in our line of business with neatness and dispatch. New Top Buggies on hand. Home made and 2 second hand Top Bug- gies, good onesat a low price. Telephone No. 1393. You will also find McQUISTION & CO. 44-34tf North Thomas St. Bellefonte, Shoes Etc Geo. T. Bus. A. C. HEVERLY. ARMERS, ATTENTION. We have just received 3000 pairs of Men’s, Women’s and Childrens shoes which we can sell you at low prices, quality considered. Call and see them. Dcn’t forget the fine Egg Carrier given free with every $15.00 worth of cash purchases. —(0)— Our fine Shoes can’t be excelled for the price WALKOVERS FOR MEN $3.50. SARACENS FOR WOMEN $3.00. 0 POWERS SHOE CO. Bush Arcade, P. 8. Free Shines to our Customers, anna Flour and Feed. PHENX MILLING CO. ates Manufacturers of...... SPRING AND WINTER WHEAT FLOUR AND FEED. BRANDS 4 : 4 > 4 SUPERLATIVE, » FANCY PATENT, ; FINEST, q WHITE STAR. » N 4 : —— We make a specialty of exchanging Wheat and other grain with farmers, —— tne Grain stored free of charge, protected against loss by fire. 4-37-1y BELLEFONTE, PA. VATA TATA TATA TA TAT ATL TATA TA TATE TS A/V ATS PH@ENIX MILLING CO. LNA TA TATA TATA VA Ts. BELLEFONTE, PA. 43-48-6m-
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