Bellefonte, Pa., July 12, 190. P. GRAY MEEK, — Epitor TERMS OF SusscriprioN.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subseribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advance........u....... $1.00 Paid before expiration of year.......... 1.50 Paid after expiration of year............ 2.00 Democratic County Ticket. For Prothonotary—M. 1. GARDNER. For District Attorney—N. B. SPANGLER. An Interesting Incident. While the Governor, with the assistance of the ‘‘unspeakable’’ Speaker and the ‘“‘anmentionable’’ Chairman of the House committee on appropriations, was going over the appropriation bills passed by the Legislature the other day, there appeared an item of news in the Pittsburg papers which might interest him, even if 1t should fail to instruct. It appeared in all the prints of that city,but we quote from the Dispatch, good Republican authority. After being driven all over Pittsburg in search of a hospital in which to take refuge says our esteemed contemporary, ‘LENA CROCKET, aged 28, of Gold Alley, Home- stead, was obliged to return to Home- stead, while suffering with an advanced stage of tetanus. Another trial was made by several well-known Homestead resi- dents who interested themselves in her case and she was placed in the Southside hospital.” The Legislature appropriated in the neighborhood of a million dollars to Pitts- burg hospitals, every one of which prom- ished to open its doors freely to just such cases, with or without charge. The day the item of news appeared in the papers the Governor and his suitof assistants had just got settled down to the work of examining measures. What was his plain duty under the circumstances? It wasto veto every appropriation for a Pittsburg hospital that violated its agreement with the State and its greater obligations to humanity by refusing to admit and, in so far as it was in its power, to relieve LENA CROCKET, of Gold Alley. If she had been a resident of the fashionable East End, or an inhabitant of any of the magnificent residences on the Boulevard, she would probably have been admitted. But the Governor probably knows that hospitals are not maintained at public expense for such folk. LENA CROCKET finally got into the South- side hospital because several well-known Homestead residents interested themselves in her case. But if they had mot inter- posed the poor woman would have been allowed to suffer the terrible pains which attends lock-jaw until death had gracious- ly relieved her in her uncomfortable home in Gold Alley. Yet the Governor has or will sign the bills giving the very hospitals which committed the outrage hundreds of thousands of dollars of the people’s money for the reason that in the disbursement or distribution of the money there will be a rake-off that will get votes for the Republican machine. But the people will not forget this cruel and in- human incident in Pittsburg. When the polls open next fall LENA CROCKET will be an issue in the voting more potential than the boodle taken from the treasuries of the hospital to bribe voters and corrupt elections. The Folly of It. It is a pity so many of our men can not outgrow their mental infancy when it comes to spending money on red lights, cannon crackers and riding in a procession. Now we have no kick coming about the demonstration on Monday night and were thoroughly in sympathy with receiving the soldiers most cordially—for they deserved it, but why a little judgment or common sense is never evident on such occasions is beyond us—unless it is that women are not consulted. The demonstration lasted ahout one hour and a half and only seven of the soldiers were here to partake of it, for the others had been side tracked by the western rail- roads. Now would it not have been better if the committee had acted on the advice of one of our well known citizens and present- ed each of the volunteers with a watch, ap- propriately inscribed, which he could have treasured as long as he lives, instead of sending up the money in sky rockets and balloons. Then, too, is not the soldier’s monument, which is intended to immortal- ize all our brave ones, languishing for just such opportunities. Or better still, how much more glory aud profit they would have gotten out of an alcove in the new library, established and dedicated in their names and it would have commemorated their home coming for generations. * County S.atistics. The County Commissioners have com- pleted their return to the Secretary of In- ternal Affairs. It shows the following : Total number of taxables in the count 14 ‘acres of cleared land. : “ tt of timber ‘| “valuation of real estate. « “ «a “ ,867 BAX.ciirreiis cir ttnrsaenstn sirsisis pi sr ernssinaniend 1,680,925 ““ No. of horses, mares, geldings and mules over the age of 4 years “ walue of above..........ceceisss No. and value of nes OF YOUR. or. oiiiidineisiciiniivisnmnniaiins dus visois 6,954 Value of above $114,189 “of salaries and posts of profit ........... $509,620 Am’t. of money at interest, including mortgages, judgments, bonds, stocks, ete Value of stages support of po ..$2,452,714 6. ¢ streets, roads ? DHABEE. och te aininnesiitons weivrinnindias ini $80,808.15 Taxes collected for schoel purposes.......877,791,62 “ £4 ¢ all purposes............ $257,691.23 ge £¢ on personal property...... $18,083.60 $6 ¢ occupations...............5811,731.77 £€ 5 ‘“ licenses of all kinds...$111,29.21 te 3 ‘“ real estate of railroads.....$194.79 ““ ‘“ “" “" ‘ ‘ other cor- POTALIONE....ccvs ins rivinr srsisinsrerrsenernins $10,548.91 Aguinaldo’s Agents Found it Fmpossible to Corrupt W. J. Bryan. Refused to Consider Campaign Fund Offer—Notified of Their Coming to New York, He Would Not Even Talk With Them. SaLey, Ill, July 9.—William J. Bry- an, who is in this city visiting his sister, confirms the statement that Aguinaldo’s agents attempted to corrupt him during the last presidential campaign. Mr. Bryan read carefully the article published in pref- erence to the matter. He nodded affirma- tively as his eyes passed over the statement that told of the offer of the leader of the Filipinos. Having finished he laid down the paper and said : ‘Yes, that statement is substantially correet.”’ Mr. Bryan then explained how the offer was made and refused. Some time before the emissaries of Aguinaldo called at the Hoffman house in New York last fall, Mr. Bryan received a letter telling him that Aguinaldo’s representatives would call, and they would make the proposition to Mr. Bryan that Aguinaldo would give $100,000 to the Democratic campaign fund. In addition they would promise for the Filipino leader that he would surrender if the Nebraskan were elected, and that the surrender would be immediate and uncon- ditional. In return they would exact a promise that a reasonable form of govern- ment, founded on the principles in force in the United States, he given to the Fili- pinos. When the Filipino agents appeared at the Hoffman house, Mr. Bryan refused to see them. They clamored for an audience with Mr. Bryan or some one who represent- ed him. To all these appeals the Nebraskan was deaf. He not only refused to see them, but he refused to delegate to any one in authority to consider the proposition they might make. Finally after trying to the utmost to get to Mr. Bryan and put the proposition be- fore him they abandoned the plan and took the advice of some of the attaches of the national headquarters staff, which was to leave New York and report to their principals that the Democrats would have nothing to do with the overtures made. Reduced Rates to Meeting of Bap- tist Young People’s Union of America, Chicago, via Pennsyl- vania Railroad. On account of the international con- vention of the Baptists Young People’s Union of America, to be held in Chicago, July 25th to 28th,the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excursion tickets from all stations on its lines to Chicago at rate of a single fare for the round trip. These tickets will be sold and good going on July 23rd, 24th and 25th,and will be good to re turn until July 30th, inclusive. Tickets remaining on deposit after July 30th, will be good returning, leaving Chicago until and including August 24th, on payment of 50 cents to joint agent. 49-27-2¢t. Highest in Thirty Years. SPRINGFIELD, Ill, July 10.—At 2 p. m. the mercury here registered 102 above, the highest in thirty years. ADDITIONAL LOCALS ——Allen Dubbs, of Cold Stream, and Miss Minnie Shultz, of Chester Hill, were married by the Rev. .C. L. Graham, in Philipsburg, on Monday evening. The young couple expect to make their home near Johnstown. *oo —-Mrs. Emma L. Auman tripped on her skirt, ‘while descending the cellar stairs, at her home in Millheim, on Saturday evening, and tumbled to the bottom, where she alighted on a tub, completely demolish ing it. Strange to say she was little hurt. even ——7Yeager and Davis, the enterprising shoe dealers, have a new advertisement in this issue that it will be to your interest to read. They are selling shoes at an amaz- ingly low figure and bargains the like of which this community has never before heard of await the visitor to their store. a od ——On Sunday the 21st the new Pleas- ant View chapel, just north of town, is to be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A good, big crowd should be present, for the little colony down around the red school house are not in affluent circumstances and they have done remarkably well thus far to se- cure a place of worship. Their Sabbath school with William B. Thomas, superin- tendent, and Emanuel Noll, general utility man, is really prospering more than any of the larger schools in town and is working wonders in the mission and humare cause down there. > ——The WATCHMAN acknowledges the compliment of a delightful serenade by the Mill Hall band on the afternoon of the 4th. The hoys had been attending the picnic at the park and came up to give Bellefonte an idea of the kind of music they have down in our neighboring county of Clinton. Most of the members of the band are work- men in the axe factory and their excellent rendition of some of the most difficult and newest music, shows that although usually busy at their work they must find time to practice and study. They are a fine look- ing body of gentlemen, know their busi- ness thoroughly and will be welcomed by our music lovers any time they may come to Bellefonte. o> ——An organization known as the Moshannon Oil and Gas Co. has been formed to prospect for oil and gas in the Philipsburg region. Those interested are: T. C. Heims, Osceola, president; J. B. Irish, Norristown, and George W. McGaf- fey, Philipsburg, vice presidents ; George E. Jones, Osceola, secretary ; and P. E. Womelsdorff, Philipsburg, treasurer. J. L. Reeves, of Osceola, was chosen general manager and George W. Zeigler, Philips- burg, solicitor. A board of nine directors was elected as follows : T. C. Heims, A. L. Brown, Charles R. Houtz, Osceola ; George R. Mock, George W. McGafley, John B. Long, Philipsburg; J. P. Harris, Bellefonte ; James A. Gleason, Houtzdale; Charles W. Rowland, Tyrone. The com- pany is capitalized at $12,000. St. Paul’s Episcopal church of Lock Haven picnicked at Hecla yesterday. —*®e ——Andrew Moyer sold his farm near Woodward to J. Frank Torbert, of Jersey Shore, last week. for $2,000. The farm bas a peach orchard of five hundred trees. een ——A very enjoyable reception was given Tuesday evening by Mrs. Frank Campbell at her home on Water street for Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rummel, who re- turned from their wedding trip on Monday evening. Mrs. Rummel, whe is better known to Bellefonte people as Maud Camp- bell, looked exceptionally pretty in her wedding gown of white batiste and there were about thirty guests present. Mr. and Mrs. Rummel were married in Phila- delphia on June 27th. The wedding took place in the 40th and Spring Garden Re- formed church. Rev. Tuomas Levan Bickle, formerly of this place and the bride’s pastor, performed "the ceremony which was witnessed by quite a number of their young friends. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony at one of the fashionable cafes and most of the hon- eymoon was spent with the groom’s rela- tives in Gettysburg. sor ——— IMPROVED THEIR SERVICE TO PHILA- DELPHIA.—On and after July 15th, 1901, Bald Eagle valley express due at Bellefonte at 1:20 p. m. will make connections at Lock Haven with Buffalo day express No. 15 and also day express No. 8 which is the east bound vestibul> flyer from Buffalo for Harrisburg, Baltimore, Washington and Philadelphia arriving at Philadelphia at 7:32 p. m. This makes a trip of 6 hours from Bellefonte to Philadelphia. ode BAND CONCERTS AT HECLA PARK.— Commencing July 12th there will be after- noon and evening concerts by the Coleville band at Hecla park each Friday between 3:00 and 9:00 p.m. The program will consist not only of dancing but dance music. The regular picnic rates will apply from all stations to Hecla park and return on these occasions ; viz, 25 and 15 cents, Mill Hall 35 and 20 cents, intermediate points in proportion. The concerts are provided by the park management and will be free to the public. PLU ee ANOTHER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR BELLEFONTE.—George Pfan, of Riverside, N. J., is looking for a location for a fae- tory to manufacture enameled kid shoes. He has a preference for Bellefonte, owing to friends now living here, and has written to the effect that he will come here if he can procure a two story building, about 40x80 in size, and $25,000 in cash. On the latter he guarantees 10 per cent. interest and writes that he has an excep- tionally good proposition for any town. Mr. Pfan ought to know the shoe busi- ness, since he was connected with the old Thatcher Shoe Co., for years and is consid- ered to be one of the best men in his line in the country. It might be well for the Board of Trade to take this matter up and see what there is in it. ape REV. HicKs ON THE WEATHER.—Rev. I. R. Hicks says the central storm period for the month falls from the 14th to the 18th. The crisis of this period will fall from Sunday the 14th to Thursday the 18th. If sufficient humidity should not be present during the regular storm days in this period, there is great probability of ex- treme heat and hot, withering winds, es- pecially in the open, grain regions of the west and northwest. Thunder gusts are probable about July 19tb. Reactionary disturbances are due about the 21st and 22nd. More or less rain, with probable cloud bursts, hail and dangerous winds need not surprise anyone during the severe storm period, which is central on the 26th. One of the warmest terms of the summer may be expected in connection with this period, and many storm clouds with severe thunder gusts will be natural about Thurs- day, the 25th, to Sunday, the 28th. De- structive hail storms are more than proba- ble at this period. The great heat proba- ble at this time will break up at the con- clusion of the storms, and very cool nights for the season will follow in most parts of the country, especially in the northwest. +e ONE KILLED, THE OTHER MANGLED.— George Viehdorfer, of Snow Shoe, and Henry Gunsallus, of Beech Creek, cousins, met with a frightful accident at Lock Hav- en, early last Wednesday morning, that cost the former his life and the latter a broken leg and numerous bruises. The men were employed by Brooks & Ewens, jobbers for F. A. Blackwell, on Youngwoman’s creek. The two men ar- rived in Lock Haven on Tuesday evening on the 6 o’clock train. They ate supper at the Custer house, Viehdorfer being ac- quainted with the new landlord of that hostelry. After supper the men started out on the town. They fell in with two or three other men, and after being at an uptown hotel, started down the tracks for Beck’s hotel. When near Miller's coal yard they stepped from the east bound track to escape a freight train onto the other track and in front of a west bound freight. Both were struck, Viehdorfer being in- stantly killed. His one leg was ground off at the hip, the other one cut off at the knee, his neck and nose broken and a hole knocked in his head. Viehdorfer’s remains were picked up and taken to an undertaking establishment where they were prepared for shipment to Snow Shoe that afternoon. He was 30 years old and is survived by his mother, four sisters and five brothers. Gunsallus was taken to the Lock Haven hospital. MRs. MARTHA J. RIcH.—Mrs. Martha | J. Rich, widow of the late Benjamin Rich, associate judge of Centre county, died at her home in Unionville, on Tuesday even- ing, July 2nd. She had been in poor health for some time and her death was due to a general collapse. Mrs. Rich was a Griest before her marri- age; having been a sister of T. B. Griest, the well known Unionville merchant. She was 69 years old and died with the simple, abiding faith in Christ inspired by a life long devotion to the Society of Friends. Surviving are her son John L., and daughters Mary, Annie and Lillie. Her brothers T. B., Joseph and Owen are also living. Interment was made at Unionville on Tuesday afternoon. : I i i Miss LAVINA GATES.—At the old Gates home near Tadpole, in Ferguson township, the death of Miss Lavina Gates occurred on Sunday, June 30th; consumption having been the cause. She was 70 years and 1 month old and was the daughter of Fred- erick Gates. All the years of her long and useful life were spent on the homestead where she passed away. Mrs. Mary Bollinger, of Millheim, and Mrs. Matilda Rumberger, of Pine Grove Mills, are her surviving sisters. For years she had been a consistent member of the Lutheran church and her burial at Gates- burg on Monday was according to its rites. I I ll DROPPED DEAD.—After a day in the mountains in search of berries Mrs. John Thompson returned so her home in Port Matilda, on Saturday evening, and sudden- ly expired. It is believed that over exer- tion caused heart failure and her collapse. She is survived by her husband and sev- eral children. Interment was made on Tuesday afternoon. I f I ——Ammon Miller Grenninger, formerly a resident of this place, died at his home in Philadelphia, on July 2nd, from the effects of typhoid fever. The case was a particu- larly distressing one, since Mrs. Grenninger and two of the daughters are also ill with the same trouble and Thomas has been stricken within the past week. They were residents of Bellefonte until a short time ago, when the family moved to Philadelphia, where Mr. Grenninger secured more lucrative employment at his trade of carpentering. His widow and five children survive him as follows : Thomas, Bessie, Minnie and Lot- tie, of Philadelphia, and Samuel, of How- ard. Funeral services were held at his late home in Philadelphia on Friday morning. I I I Mrs. T. G. Erhard, formerly of Haines Twp., this county, died at her home in Wellington, Kansas, on the 23rd ult. She was 65 years, 4 months and 27 days old and had -been failing in health since last September, when cancer of the liver developed. Her maiden name was Sara Guisewite and she moved west with her husband and four boys in 1884. ees ——DRev. Dr. William Laurie married Miss Mary E. Haldaman, of Fairbrook, to Mr. Elias O. Franell, of Benore, on Fri- day, June 28th. The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian parsonage in this place. —— re ———— --—On Wednesday, July 3rd, Miss Re- becca J. Davis and Harry Williams were united in marriage by the Rev. T. W. Perks, of the U. B. church. The marriage took place at the home of the bride’s moth- er, Mrs. Ellen Davis, on east High street, and was witnessed by a number of guests. Rt eer ——Miss Ethelyn Audine,only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Ryan, was mar- ried at her home in Buffalo, on the 5th ult., to Mr. Alden W. Ayers, of Elmira, N. Y. The Ryans are very well known in Centre county, having recently been resi- dents of Curtin township, where Mis. Ayers was recognized as a leader among the young set. hth gm er a ——DMiss Myrtle Gray, a daughter of Mrs. Emma T. Gray and whose service the school hoard of Philipsburg were most un- willing to dispense with when she resigned her position there asa teacher several years years ago, was married to George Watson Herriott on Tuesday of last week. The marriage took place at Newark, N. J., and the young people will make their home at Wilmerding, Pa., where the groom has a good position. *oe Last Saturday morning David Wil- liams, of Nittany, went into the garden to pick currants. It was very warm and early in the morning so he went barefooted; while busy at his work a copperhead snake struck through the fence and scored him lightly on the two smaller toes, not enough to securely fasten its fangs,but deep enough to make Mr. Williams sick. He was tak- en to Dr. Huston, at Clintondale, who treated him properly and the patient is able to be around again. ——The largest mortgage that has been put on the records in Centre county for a number of years was entered by Recorder Robb on Wednesday. It was a deed in trust executed by the United Telephone and Telegraph Co., for $2,000,000 in favor of the Equitable Trust Co., of Philadel- phia. The instrument carries $999,50 in revenue stamps and had it been executed a few days later this latter expense would have been unnecessary. eee ee QA. ——According to the latest from Harris- burg Governor STONE intends to make, a heavy reduction in the appropriation to The Pennsylvania State College. What GIRLS DUMPED IN A STREAM BY A HoORSE.—A mile or two above Spring Mills along the romantic and concave shores of Sinking creek abounds, in a bewildering profusion, beautiful flowers of almost every hue and extends for a distance of possibly half a mile up the creek. Huge old trees that have defied the blasts of fifty winters, stand here and there along the banks like so many sentinels, to guard its precincts and prevent trespass and intrusion. Last week three of the village beauties were anxious to obtain some of the flowers for a private decoration on the Fourth of July. So procuring a light road wagon, one of the damsels acted as driver while the re- maining two occupied the ground floor be- hind, seated over the low railing of the wagon, certainly a very uncomfortable po- sition, especially when the avoirdupois of one being so much greater than the other two, that it threw the wagon ‘“‘off’”’ and made it decidedly lopsided. Nothing daunted, however, the trio boldly drove along the road and stopped for a fouith, this accession about equalized the weight and the four fair ones drove up the creek and secured an ample supply of flowers— daisies and fern. But now comes the story. Previous to securing the flowers and when jocularity, mirth and merriment reigned supreme, the horse, rather a lively and knowing animal, and possibly wink- ing one eye, suddenly started for the creek and went in, pell mell, despite all ef- forts to check him, and almost before the young ladies were aware of it, they were floundering in about three feet of water like mermaids. Here was a plight to be in most truly, and an act not set down on the program. But the afternoon being young, heat excessive and the locality very secluded and retired, they simply disrobed and hung their dripping garments on the bushes, and then played sprites and water nymphs ’til their robes were in a suitable condition to don again and jour- ney home. The horse, after unloading his precious freight so unceremoniously, quiet- ly walked out of the creek and grazed upon the banks, no doubt amused at the trick he had played so successfully. Of course this little episode was intended to he kept a profound secret, but somehow, like all good things, it leaked out and now the four beauties are very shy and ehary when any mention is made of gathering flowers by the wayside or on the banks of a rip- pling stream. eee ll KEEP A LIST OF HARVEST LOAFERS.— Farmers of this county have experienced great trouble in securing help sufficient to house their hay crop. which has been an exceedingly large one. They anticipate the same difficalty with their grain har- vest. It is not because of the scarcity of men but of a disinclination of those out of regular employment to work in the fields. The time was when every one was willing and expected to take a hand at harvesting. Merchants with their clerks and mechanics with their apprentices worked in the hay and grain fields, during the harvest rush, and crops equal to those of the present were housed without machinery and with- out trouble, because all were willing to help in a pinch. It is very different to- day. No merchant, mechanic or any one with any other husiness thinks of helping to get in the crops. Even the fellow who is on the borough poor list during the winter months and others whose families have to be aided by church charities refuse to work in the harvest field. This is a condition of affairs that should not exist, but how to remedy it, is the question. It might help matters in the future, if the fellow who won’t work now when work is plentiful and wages fair, was allowed to go with a bare back and an empty stomach, when winter comes. There are plenty of this class right round this place, and we suggest to the poor over- seer’s and the church people that a list of those able to work and who loaf through the harvest season, be kept and assistance refused them when they come begging for help next winter. The unfortunate fellow who is willing to do what he can, deserves aid when in need, but the chronic loafer who will do nothing but squirt tobacco juice over the pavement and serve as a fly- roost about town, when there is a call for help in the harvest field, should be allow- ed to go without the grain that he is un- willing to help gather. ih yes ——During the hot weather last week one of Samuel McCaleb’s horses at Nittany was in a pasture field, that contained no drinking water and when permitted to reach a stream it drank water until it fell dead. We note this as a warning to others to look after the needs of dumb animals, as it makes it expensive to be neglectful. Nittany Items. Mrs. Newton Dorman, of Jersey Shore, is visiting her old acquaintances. The saw mill owned by Orwig & Co., has been moved to Beech Creek. John W. Tolbert, who has been employed at Winburne is visiting his parents. Mrs. Tom Shope and family, of Milesburg, spent a week with her mother Mrs. Tate. Miss Estey Smith, of Millheim, has been visiting her aunt Mrs. Will Mauk. Charles Mauk, like all patriotic boys, was celebrating the glorious old 4th and was burned by being hit in the breast with a ball from a Roman candle. Miss Sudie Rossman and brother Clarence, of Clintondale, accompanied their aunt Mrs. Geo. Tolbert to Christian Endeavor last Sun- day evening. Miss Emma Bennison, to enjoy the picnic at Hecla, came a day ahead and rested with Alma Pletcher, so on the 4th she did not need to drive a long distance to catch the for, pray ? train. {\ Joe Emrick and wife spent Sunday at Loganton with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dowe. Frank and Boyd Emrick have gone to the lumber jobs up the river. They belonged to the mill gang here, and as the mill did not ran steadily went for higher wages and con- stant employment. Miss Grace Beck, who is employed at the Williamsport hospital as a trained nurse, is spending her vacation at home. Miss Min- nie Winkleman, a graduate of the Lock Haven hospital, is also spending some leisure time with her sister Mittie. Minnie has been seriously ill, being under the care of Dr. Ball, chief physician of the hospital. Fearing Miss Winkleman’s case, which was lingering 1n its form, might baffle their skill the doctor and head nurse accompanied her to Dr. Kelley’s sanitarium at Baltimore, who agreed in consultation. Her acquaintances are glad to hear of her improving. James W. Gunsallus and wife were sur- rounded by sons, daughters, grand-children, and great-grand-children, on the Fourth and all were royally entertained by the host and hostess. As Jim is a jolly good fellow and would hit an editor with a choice slice of venison at the proper season we note the lo- cation of his flesh and blood. Luther Stover and wife (nee Nettie Gunsallus) also two children and Guy, Croyland, Elk county; Wm. Gunsallus and family, of Romola; Jen- nie Cassidy and two sons, of Lock Haven; Henry McCloskey and family, of Cedar Springs; Charles Gunsallus and family, of Nittany; George and wife of the same place; Miss Mary, Oda and Thomas, at home, who have not forsaken the law of their mother, There were 15 grand-children and 2 great- grand-children present. During this hila- rious time one would infer school was out or mirth and happiness reigned supreme. We hope they may all be spared to have a repe- tition of the same by another year. ROMOLA. The farmers of this section are busy har- vesting. The saw mill at this place has been repair- ed, and all hands will resume work again. Toner Robb made a flying visit to Belle- fonte last Monday, to attend the reception of the Philippine veterans. Mrs. Lydia Jones and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Bert Mann, both of Beech Creek, spent Sunday at the home of H. S. DeLong. Mrs. Hull Carrier, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Hannah Brickley, of this place, has returned to her home in Summer- ville. H. P. Robb was home for a short visit last week. Mr. Robb has a position in the Westinghouse Electrical building at East Pittsburg. The Christian church at Romola will hold an ice cream festival July 20th, on the grounds in front of the church. All are cordially invited to attend. The school directors of Curtin township, met last Saturday to elect teachers. Mr. D. E. Robb was elected to teach Quay’s gram- mar, and Miss Blanche Wensel the primary. No teachers for the other schools have been secured yet. Pine Grove Mention. Paul Fortney is making hay as well as muscle at his uncle James Fortney’s. Andy J. Tate was home with his family a few days the beginning of the week. Paul and Foster Musser are quarantined at their Branch house because of scarlet rash. Charles Smith has gone so Mifflinburg to put the finishing touches on a lot of carriages and buggies. Daniel J. Koch, the obliging clerk in his uncle J. P. Condo’s store at Millheim, is home for a few days. Milton Keller, wife and little Jacob are here from Pittsburg at Squire Keller's home on Main street. P. H. Meyers and wife passed through town Saturday on their way to visit Mrs. G. W. Keichline, whose condition is not en- couraging. Hay making is about over and this week the bulk of the golden grain willbe in shock which do not dot the fields as thickly as was expected. Mrs. Gertrude Weiland with her little daughter and nephew, Frank Keller, of Lin- den Hall, spent several days at squire Mil- ler’s home this week. Robert Foreman, of Centre Hall, was hust- ling around this section last week in the in- terests of the Champion Binder. Robert understands his business thoroughly. We are sorry to note the severe illness of Mrs. Albert Myerly who is suffering with catarrh of the stomach. Her condition be- came so serious Tuesday that her relatives were notified. J. C. Bradford, genial and happy as ever, was circulating among our merchants last week. When Mr. Bradford cannot make a sale there is not much use in any one else trying. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chadman, of Conne- aut, O., are visiting at the home of his uncle J. M. Kepler. They were but recently mar- ried and are enjoying their honeymoon to the utmost. Last Saturday while John Isenberg was driving W. S. Ward’s delivery wagon near Baileyville he was suddenly stricken with paralysis and fell headlong to the ground. His recovery seems doubtful. Krebs Bros., and Prof. Heberling spent a night on the banks of Whipple's dam recent- ly and came home the next morning with a catch of 50 eels varying from a whip cracker to one weighing 3} pounds. ! T. Jefferson Devine laid by his hatchet and saw in the Iron city this week and hied himself home to spend a few days with his. family here. He says the WATCHMAN is a most welcome visitor in Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mitchell and Miss Eliza Thomas spent the 4th with Mr, and Mrs. John Porter Lyon at Heartsease at Pennsylvania Furnace. They remained over Sabbath and attended church here. Mrs. Alice Buchwalter, of Lancaster, is here for a month’s visit at the McWilliams home at Fairbrook. Mrs. Buchwalter is al- ways a welcome visitor at her parents and especially so just now, the busy time of the whole year,
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