CoURT PROCEEDINGS.—The business of the court this week, like that of other Au- gust courts, was a good deal like the pros- perity Mr. McKinley has given ug, of "lit- tle importance to the people generally, and of benefit to a very few. Jurymen, con- stables and others who draw pay for at- tending were generally on hand, but bar- ring these the attendance was exceedingly small. Four new practitioners were added to the list of members of the bar : S. Kline Wood- ring, son of ex-sheriff Woodring, and a student from the office of Fortney & Walk- er; John J. Bower, son of C. M. Bower Esq., a graduate from the office of Orvis, Brower & Orvis; Jas. A. B. Miller, son of David L. Miller, of Pine Grove Mills, a student from the Reeder & Quigley office, and John G. Miller, son of D. W. Miller, of Pine Grove Mills, a graduate of Dickinson Law school. All these young men passed highly creditable examinations, and start in their profession with the highest prom- ises of future success. The WATCHMAN wishes each and all of them the most abundant prosperity. Monday forenoon was occupied by con- stables making returns none of which re- ported any serious wrongs in their bailiwick and in hearing motions for continutions, new trials and other routine work. In the afternoon the list of civil cases was called over and disposed of as fol- lows : Hogarth and Hoffman vs P. F. Bottorf. Plea ‘‘non assumpsit.’”’ Settled by agree- ment filed in court. A.C. Harquist & Co., vs F. E. Naginey. Plea, non assumpsit. Settled by parties. Rothrock vs Rothrock, judgment open- ed. Plea non assumpsit. This case being special and no other judge being in attend- ance it was continued to next term of court. On motion of John M. Dale Esq., John Blanchard Esq., was appointed an auditor to pass upon the exceptions filed to the first and partial account of Geo. T. Brew, Adm’s. of Geo. W. Jackson's estate and distribute the funds in the hands of accountant. The first case upon whicha jury was called was that of Commonwealth vs Chas. Waple and Lowe Jones, of Philipsburg. Prosecutor, Mr. Elliott. Charge highway robbery. Defendants pleaded ‘‘not guilty.” The facts of the case as produced during the trial are in short as follows: Some time in the early part of May last Mr. El- liott went to Philipsburg and after meet- ing some of his friends and having several drinks met the defendants. They all went to the hotel and had several more drinks after which the prosecutor says they took him out to the ball grounds knocked him down, tock his money and left him. The boys were arrested and have since been confined in the jail. At the hearing it seems they handed over the money which amounted to $21 and practically acknowl- edged that they had taken it from Mr. El- liott. The defendants, however, denied many of the statements wade by Elliot during the trial, but did not deny that they had the money and handed it over to the burgess. The case was submitted to the jury, and after a short time a verdict of guilty of larceny was returned. Sentence has not as yet been imposed. Commonwealth vs Eph. Learish and John Walker. Prosecutor, Michael Gra- brich. Charge, assault and battery and aggravated assault and battery. The grand jury returned a true bill as to John Walk- er. A nol pros was entered asto Eph. Learish. The other defendant plead guilty and was sentenced to pay the cost of prose- cution, $25 fine for the use of the county of Centre and undergo imprisonment in the jail for a period of 6 months. In the case of Commonwealth vs John Erb. Prosecutrix Caroline Erb, charge, assault and battery, the district attorney asked for a nol pros which was according- ly entered. Commonwealth vs John Biddle, Ann Biddle, and Lnlu Young. Prosecutor H. M. Dunning. Charged with assault. Set- tled. Commonwealth vs Harry Borns. Pros- ecutor A. L. Armstrong. Charge, assault and battery. Settled. The case of Joseph A. Emerick vs the Central R. R. of Pa., was taken up. It was an appeal by the defendant company from a judgment entered by Mr. Harsh- berger, justice of the peace, in favor of the plaintiff to the sum of $50, being damages claimed by Mr. Emerick for a cow that was killed on April 17th, 1900, in Walker township. There was abundant testimony offered on both sides of the case and after the charge by the court the jury retired to pass upon the evidence and in a short time returned a verdict in favor of the defend- ant. Tuesday morning, the cases of Centre Co., v8 Daniel Heckman, Thos. Fisher and M. F. Riddle (deceased) commissioners of the county to 1900, were called. In this, the action of the court was the controlling power, and after disputes as to points of law and wrangles over technicalities a non- suit was ordered and the old board allow- ed to keep in their pockets, the several sums that had been charged back to them by the county auditors. In this case the decision of the court means that any over charges, by the commissioners for services performed, or any paying out of county moneys without legal authority, is the county’s loss, and its agents who are the commissioners cannot be held responsible. The questions submitted were practical ly whether one county commissioner could draw his day’s pay if a quorum of the board was not present; whether bills and statements presented to them by township officers should be allowed when not pro- bated or in proper form; and whether the county was liable for costs in criminal cases were jury returned verdicts of ‘‘not guilty’”’ and divided the costs between prosecutor and defendant when no sentence was imposed by the Court. Tuesday afternoon the case of Commen- wealth vs Burt Delige, of Scotia, charged with assault and battery, assanlt with in- tent to kill, etc., presecutor, Mr. Haugh; was taken up. On the night of the 7th of June last as John Haugh, the prosecutor, accompanied by his son, was returning from his store, an attempt was made upon their lives. They had passed but a short distance be- yond the house occupied by Thos. Lear when shots were fired at them. The first bullet fired passed through Mr. Haugh’s coat at the right shoulder, another bullet struck his son and lodged at the base of his shoulder blade. Mr. Haugh’s store had been broken into several times during the winter and the money drawer relieved of its contents. This shooting occurred after dark, and Mr. Haugh testified that the man whom he saw was Burt Delige, the defendant. Other testimony was adduced including that of a colored detective from Pittsburg. The defendant was called and testified in his own behalf: That on the night of June 7th, when this shooting took place, he and his brother walked down to Haugh’s store. That it rained quite hard during the evening and and that he left for home about seven- thirty o'clock. That it was 8:30 when he, his brother, and uncle retired, and that he was not out of the house after that during the night His testimony was corroborated by that of parties named by him who sa w him in the Delige house that night. After argument by the attorneys repre- senting the county and defendants, and charge by the Court the jury retired, and after a few hours consideration returned a verdict of guilty. Sentence not yet im- posed. In the case of Commonwealth vs. L.C. Bullock, prosecutrix, Ida Kreamer. Charge, cruelty. Bill ignored by grand fury and costs directed to be paid by the county. Commonwealth vs. Conrad Fromen, prosecutor, Isaac Woodle. Charged with gelling beer aud other drinks without a license to minors and on Sunday. Nol pros filed. Commonwealth vs. Chas. Rooney. Prosecutor Wm. Hassard, charged with larceny and malicious treatment. ‘‘Not a true bill” was returned by the grand jury. Costs were certified to the county. : Commonwealth vs. W. P. Washburn® prosecutor, J. M. Mallery. Charge, em- bezzlement and larceny. The grand jury ignored the hill of indictment and placed the costs on the prosecutor. A true bill was found against Reuben Freemen, of Philipsburg, for selling liquor without a license. His trial occupied the balance of the afternoon, and in the even- ing the case was given to the jury when court adjourned. It will meet at 9. o’clock this( Thursday) morning to hear the verdict of the jury, pronounce sentences and acknowledge deeds, and will then adjourn for the bal- ance of the week. oe SNOW SHOE’S ABSCONDER—Snow Shoe is away in the lead this week with its ac- cidents and absconding lovers. Friday, three poor Hungarians were crushed to death in a worked out mine, and just as if that wasn’t enough to liven up any old town Tom Buddinger telephoned to the Altoona police to keep a lookout for a Hungarian, who bad skipped the place with seventy dollars of his sweetheart’s money. The fellow left Snow Shoe Saturday af- ternoon for Pittsburg, and soon after the girl discovered that her money was gone. They kept their pile in thesame trunk and knowing the perfidy of man she demanded his arrest at once. Upon reaching Altoona on the 7:35 train he was met by policeman Bender who marched him off to the station house and locked him up after finding sixty | ‘dollars of the missing money in his pockets and numerous articles, which apparently had just been purchased. He gave his name as Mike Paul and went back willing- ly to Snow Shoe with the constable who went up after him. And then ! didu’t that girl, out there, forgive him and say yes when he snggested marrying her to claim liegeship over the rest of her little hoard. The Lord pity her, for she never again will see seventy dollars that she can call her own—but the clinging vine sort is needed too. ee GOO en. EPWORTH LEAGUE RALLY. ~The follow- ing is the program of the Epworth League rally to be held at Spring Mills, Thursday, Sept. 6th. 9:00 A. M. Prayer and Praise Service by Miss Margaret Evans. : Music “The Work of the President of the Epworth League.” Discussion opened by Rev. Miller. Music, Spring Mills Epworth League. Sermon, a visiting pastor. Musie. 1:30 ». M.. Song Service Mr. G. 1. Springer. Music, Millheim Epworth League. “The Work of the First Vice President.” ussion opened by Miss Gartruds Spangler. General discussion. ‘Music. “The work ofthe Second Vice President,” Discussion opened by Miss Kathryn Kerr. General discussion. : Musie, Sprucetown Epworth League. “Quiet Hour,” Discussion by Rev. E. Williams. Music. Dis- 6:45 p. M. Song Service, by Mrs. W. A. S8andoe. Musie, Centre Hall Epworth League. Sermon, a visiting pastor. Consecration service. Every one is cordially invited to be pres- ent and help make the rally a gseat suc- cess, Pine Grove Mention. Mrs. Jacob Markle has improved so slight- ly that her friends are greatly concerned about her condition. J. A. Decker, of the St. Elmo, is off ona trip through the southern counties in quest of good cattle for his butcher shop. Our old friend Maj. Miller, who has been ill all winter, is able to be out again and en- joy a drive about his broad acres just west of Boalsburg. W. E. McWilliams and Ed. Isenberg repre: sented the P. 0. 8. of A., camp No, 506, at the annual State convention in Lebanon this week. The late showers have made the soil in good condition for seeding but little will be done before the second week in September on account of the fly. After a month’s visit with Centre and Blair county relatives Luther Musser left for his home in Tuscumbia, Mo., Saturday. He was accompanied by his mother,who went for a six weeks’ stay. James Reed is on the invalid list with his collar bone broken and his left arm ina sling. A horse he was riding stumbled throwing him to the ground and bruising him considerably. Any Jackson Lytle returned from Pitts- burg a few days ago with a lot of cattle which he disposed of before he reached home. The profits realized were more than he could stand, as he has been in bed most of the time since. : Lyon & Co. Lyon & Co. New Advertisements. A GRAND CONCERT PIANO for sale, at the Convent on Bishop street. 44-34-3t OUNG MEN WANTED, — with fair education and good character, t0 LEARN TELEGRAPHY, railroad accounting, and typewriting. This is endorsed by all leading railway companies as the only perfect and reliable institution of its kind. All our graduates are assisted to positions. Ladies also admitted. Write for free catalogue. (Fall term opens August 15th.) Globe Telegraph College, Lexington, Ky. 45-24-6mo JARLY FALL HINTS — AT— LYON & CO. Mrs. Bell, of Memphis, Tenn., and her two chiidren are up from the sunny South forfan extended visit with her father, William | Hoover, at Shingletown Gap. She came for i the benefit of their health butunfortunately the children have been sick with malarial | fever ever since they arrived. Dr. Ketter, | however, thinks he can pull them through | and send them home perfectly well by the time the hot weather is past. Samuel W. Zettle and Miss Lola daughter, | of Uriah Evey, of near Lemont, were united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage, on Thursday evening, by the Rev. Aiken. few guests witnessed the ceremony and con- gratulated Sam most heartily on securing such a prize. Sam is a successful farmer and until the busy season is over he and his bride will make their headquarters at the Zettle home near Lauvertown. Here is our 28" Sam for your future happiness. | After two weeks of camp life, at' the old | saw mill in Shingletown Gap,the Burchfields | dispersed last Saturday. They had a jolly time and the register showed visitors from Johnstown to Williamsport. Thursday was Burchfield day and a number of Judge Burch- field’s descendants’ assembled for the first time. Edward L. Burchfield, of Altoona, was elected president; Mrs. John Jacobs, Miss Priscilla Stuart, of Boalsburg,and Mrs. Jacob Felty, of Altoona, vice presidents. George W. McWilliams, of Fairbrook, treasurer, and W. E. McWilliams, of Rock Springs, secre- ! tary. A resolution wasadopted that selected ! the old Burchfield home near Shingletown | as the annual meeting place and August the time. An effort will be made by the secre- ; tary to inform all the connection of the re- i i union and its purpose. Books, Magazines, Etec. “Fashion Number” is a fitting designation of the September Ladies’ Home Journal, which will gladden womankind with its great showing of fall and winter modes. The ten fashion articles are by the highest authorities on feminine attire, and the text is effectively illustrated. But the fashion writer and artists have by no means monopolized the September Journal. Rene Bache contributes “Ope Hundred Years in the White House,” which in a most interesting way recalls the notable oc- | currences in the Executive Mansion during its first century. In the ‘Romances of Some South- ! ern. Homes! is reflected the social life of the | beaus and belles of Southland in the good old days —a succession of interesting affairs of the heart. ! A large share of attention will be given to *‘The | Anecdotal Side of Philip Brooks,” because of the ! new light it centres upon him as a preacher and | man. In ‘“Joaish and I Go a-Visitin’ ”’—the sec- i ond visit—*‘Josiah Allen’s Wife” writes of their ; experience in her irresistibly humorous vein. | Another fiction feature ‘Joey's Tobacker,” isa well told short story. ‘The Church Engaged My | Husband, Not Me,” “The Training of a Waitress,” | “When You Entertain or Visit,” and a few of the i many helpful, practical articles. The pictorial : features include views of California gardens, of the Yellowstone Park, and a page drawing of A. | Br Frost's, “Loiterers atthe Railroad Station.” By The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia One dollar a year, ten cents a copy. New Advertisement. , : | ANTED.—A young, man of good - habits to work on dairy farm, must be a good milker and willing to cate for all kinds of stock. Wages $18 per. mo. Boarding and wash- | ing free. Address, . H. WATTS, 45-34-3t. ' Kerrmoor, Pa. T | i EE = = J)UFFS COLLEGE | | 14-45 Just opened a new lot of dark Calicos at.....5c. New dress Ginghams in dark colors at......... 8c. New fall Plaids from........c.ccoccoiianee .8c to 85¢ New Suitings in Serge, Camels Hair, Cheviot Serge, and Broadcloth in all the shades, for short skirts and Tailor gowns from............s $reiciscudure 50c¢ to $1.00 per yard. Just opened a line of figured dress goods in all the new shades. Exceptional good values,....... aesuiisistairs seat resents only35¢. All Summer Goods of all kinds, washable goods, Summer Clothing for Men, Boy’s and Chil- dren, Summer Hats and Caps, all at less than cost. Must have the room Fall Goods coming in now every day. LYON & CO. Bellefonte, Pa. XECUTRIXES’ NOTICE. — Letters testamentary upon the estate of John B. Mitchell, late of Ferguson township, Centre Co., Pa., deceased, having been granted to the under- signed, all persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment. and those having claims against the same to present them, duly authenticated, for settlement. A. P. MITCHELL, Pine Grove Mills, Pa., OLIVE B. MITCHELL, . Bellefonte OURT PROCLAMATION.— Whereas 45-34-6t of the Court of Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial District, consisting of the ecciunty of Centre having issued his precept, bearing date the Its day of Aug. 1900, to me directed, for holding a Court of Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery and Quarter Sessions of the Peace in Bellefonte, for the county of Centre and to commence on the 4th Monday of :Aug., being the 27th day of Aug., 1900, and to continue two weeks, notice is hereby given to the Coroner. Jus tices of the Peace, Aldermen and Constables of said county of Centre, that they be then and there in their proper persons. at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon of the 27th with their records. inquisitions, examinations, and their own rememorance, to do those things which to their office appertains to be done, and those who are bound in recognizances to prosecute against the prisoners that are or shall be in the jail of Centre county, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. Given under my hand, at Bellefonte, the 1st day of Aug., in the year of our Lord, 1900, and the one hundred and twenty-fourth year of the inde- pendence of the United States. CYRUS BRUNGART, 45-30-48 Sheriff JouN C. MILLER. EpwuNp BLANCHARD. JE! LEFORTE REAL ESTATE —— AN) LOAN COMPANY. Real Estate conveyancing and the placing of loans made a specialty. Valuable town and country properties for sale. Valuable town and country properties for rent. e Loans negotiated in large and small amounts. Rents promptly collected and proper- ty cared for. s If you have a farm or town property or sale or rent place it in their hands. If you wish to rent a farm or house consult them. If you wish to borrow or lend money —call on them. Offices No. 3 East High St. 45-32-3m Telephone connections. Lieberman’s. Education. J EoraMaN i) When Williamsport Dickinson Seminary was founded, money making was not in the thought of its promoters. To give young ‘ NOT AN ORDINARY SCHOOL men and women thorough intellectual and moral training at the is still true to its first principles. Itis a Home and Christian school. , It provides for health and social culture as carefully as lowest possible cost was its paramount aim. It remains its para- for mental and moral training, taking a personal interest in each 4 mount aim. Buildings have been added, equipment increased, the faculty enlarged, but WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY upil, and adjusting methods to need, believing that true educa- tion seeks to develop the highest types of manhood. A splendid field, with ‘athletics directed by a trained athlete, make ball field and gymnasium of real value, Swimming pool for all. Single beds for ladies. Nine regular courses, with elective studies, of- fer wide selection. Six competitive jscholarships are oftered. Seventeen skilled teachers classify and instruct, makin school work other than drudgery. Music, Art, Expression and Physic- al Culture, with other branches or alone, under teachers with best home and European training. Home, with tuition in regu- Jar studies, $250.00 a year, with discounts to ministers, ministe- rial candidates, teachers, and two from same family. Fall term opens September 10th, 1900. Catalogue free. Address Rev. EDWARD J. GRAY, D. D., President, Williamsport, Pa. 45-27-8% i 4 x GIVES A BREAD-WINNING EDUCATION. New Advertisements. TRA lle lire Enabling young men and women So 25 ET to meet the demands of this pros- . G § perous commercial age. For cir- ORSES = OL Horse 3 3 0! 1 Ses, ¥ eulars address. . old. ‘Also smaller horse for driving, 7 years old. In- AN P. DUFF & SONS, 8th and Liberty Sts., Pitts- quire of Dr. Bilger, above Parrish’s fur Sore, burg, Pa. 44-34-41 ellefonte, Pa. ~i1. EE —— ba : EDUCATION. Montgomery & Co. : ore eC (FUER HATS NO NAME HATS CLOTHING WIDOW JONES CLOTHING CLOTHING HOWELL, STEIN & CO’S AND NECKWEAR Progressive Clothiers. So 00 oo O08 BD DE DH ODE ODE DEH OD DH OH DH DEH ODE. _DD_Dh AO — SNELLENBURG’S mr. en MRS. JANE HOPKINS LOUIS AUERBACH'S In fact, most of our Fall and Winter Stock is opened for inspection and Sale at the NEW PRICES. MONTGOMERY & CO. An exceptional opportunity of- fered to young men and jyoung women to Prejare for teaching or for business. Four regularcourses; also special work in Music, Short- hand, Ty a Strong teach- force, well graded work, %ood dis- ARE HERE cipline and hard study, i st I ——— ne to nr Insurebest po” CENTRAL STATE H ARE HERE NORMAL SCHOOL LOCK HAVEN, Clinton Co. Pa. 1S HERE Handsome buildings perfect! S—————— steam heat, FR 1ghts, al he ippe % Pure monutain raters Sxiansive campus c grounds. and ai oe unds. xpenses low. 1S HERE — EE——— J. BR. FLICKINGER, Principal, CENTRAL STATE NORMAL J8 HERE ScHooL, 45-321y LOCK HAVEN, PA. d viverra : . New Advertisements- OTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS 1S HERE N OF THE BELLEFONTE GAS CO.—A meeting of the stockholders of the Bell Company will be held at the office of Sionts Gaz & Blanchard, Bellefonte, Pa., the general office of the company—on Monday, the 27th day of Aug. 1900, at 3 o’clock p. m., to consider ana vote for or against an issue of Fo forred stock to the ex- tent of thirty thousand dollars and for or against an increase of the capital stock of said company from seventy-five thousand dollars to one pony dred thousand dollars and for or against an in- BELLEFONTE, PA. ‘crease, if necessary, of the mortgage indebted- ness of the said company from tilly oa thousand dollars to sixty thousand dollars. the board. HENRY SROCKERHORS i i ey 45-25-10 Secretary. ENTIRE STOCK to be closed out, everything MUST be sold by Sept. 1st, we have therefore reduced our prices REGARDLESS OF COST. For instance we will sell you a man’s suit at $2.25. We do not say it is a $6.00 suit reduced ' to half price, but come in and look at it and be your own judge. A few ALL WOOL suits, some of them sold for $9.00 to close at............ Our entire line of $13.00, $15.00 and $18.00 Fancy Worsteds to close at.........ceenenns $7.50 Fine Imported Clay Worsted, a suit that we have never sold for less than $16.00 to ClOSE Blurereniinranrssionssarsvaisssonsiosssasssssitaressacs $7.75 Boys’ $7.00, $8.00 and $9.00 suits to close at....$3.75 Children’s $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00 suits.....$2.50 Heavy woo! knee pants, sizes 4 to Hat.........19¢, Some people would say they were 50c. pants. Other things in same proportion. Come. early for first choice as the stock. -is limited. en, LIEBERMAN’S CASH CLOTHING HOUSE, Bush Arcade, High St. 45-13 BELLEFONTE. Flour and Feed. { QUEBRLATIVE FLOUR (SpriNG WHEAT.) MADE AT HOME —— AT — PH(ENIX MILLING CO. SOLD BY LOCAL DEALERS. GUARANTEE: Every sack is guaranteed and money refunded if nog: satisfactory. : FREE: Ask your Grocer for a Five pound sample. : PH@ENIX MILLING CO. 4-31-1y BELLEFONTE, PA. the Honorable J. G. Love, President Judge { i
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