Beware dpa Bellefonte, Pa., August 23, 1901. P. GRAY MEEK, Fe — Terms oF Susscriprion.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictly in advance.......ccceeeennee Paid before expiration of year.......... Paid after expiration of year........... Ee _ The Democratic State Ticket. For Justice of the Supreme Court HARMAN YERKES, of Bucks County. For State Treasurer A. J. PALM, of Crawford County. EpiTor Democratic County Ticket. For Prothonotary—M. I. GARDNER. For District Attorney—N. B. SPANGLER. Se! An Interesting Question. Some well meaning persons having sug- gested the election of rich men exclusively for subordinate municipal offices, as a remedy against the venality and profligacy of recent municipal life, the newspapers of the country are at present discussing the question with great interest, if not with the same measure of intelligence. Those who favor the idea insist that rich and socially prominent men couldn’t possibly be sus- ceptible to such influences as too frequent- ly govern men less fortunate in a material way. A man with abundant means, they urge, has no incentive to accept bribes and,. + herefore, would not accept them while those of high social position would be re- strained by the proverbial patrician sense of honor from doing anything so base. As a matter of fact rich men do some- times make ideal municipal legislators and loyal magistrates, but they have no patent or copyright on the qualities which make those virtues. As a rule they are better educated and frequently bave broader and clearer views on public questions. This is the logical and natural result of their bet- ter opportunities to acquire information. But poverty doesn’t always imply an ab- sence of understanding or a want of in- tegrity. In fact many men remain poor for no other reason than that they have both in a marked degree and such men are as free from the taint of corruption as they could possibly be if they were worth mil- lions, instead of being dependent on the fruits of their labors for the necessaries of life. Moreover wealth is not an absolutely certain specific for the cure of venality: There are different forms of bribery, be- sides, and a man’s action may be influenced by corrupt considerations without lining his palm with gold. Asa matter of fact the most common as well as the most dan- gerous form of bribery of municipal legis- lators is that: which never appeals to poor men. It is that of voting for measures which will promote personal interests by conveying public franchises or improving private property at public expense. For example a rich man in the councils or board of aldermen of a city will vote for expensive improvements in a section in which the public has no common interest but the property of the legislator is en- hanced by the improvement. Not as an Explanation. For the second time within the past three months the Republican, the political mouth piece and personal organ of his ex-excel- lency, DANIEL HARTMAN HASTINGS, has made the unfounded and malicious charge that the editor of the WATCHMAN spent a greater portion of the time of the last session of the Legislature in Harrisburg lobbying for Republican ripper bille, ring measures, and machine jobs. At the time of the first pub- lication of this infamous falsehood the edi- tor of that journal was kindly notified of his error and shown that during the entire session of the Legislature, the editor of the WATCHMAN had been in Harrisburg but four times. First at the organization of the House, when he was there by request of Mr. CREASY and other Democratic Members to assist in securing a fusion organization of that body. Again, at the request of Col. GUFFEY, to meet with other Democrats to consider and agree upon a satisfactory bal-. lot reform measure. Another time,in com- pany with Hon. W. U. HENSEL, to meet Senator J. HENRY COCHRAN on a matter of private business. And again on the day of the annual meeting of the Democratic Editorial Association and the meeting of the Democratic State Central committee, which convened on the same day. With a full knowledge of these facts and with every evidence of the falsity of its statement the Republican last week re- "iterated its malicious falsehood, simply because the WATCHMAN bad the courage to give a truthful and unbiased account of the recent Republican county convention, the proceedings of which reflected no credit upon the man for whom it speaks. We refer to this matter not in explana- sion of the position or work of the editor of the WATCHMAN, for that, with those whose good opinion he seeks and appreciates, is en- tirely unnecessary,but to show how vicions and untruthful this organ of an ex-Governor ‘can be. : Lis It is, however, bus in keeping with the life record of the miserable and discredited demagogne it represents. Devoid of truth, destitute of all manliness, false to every instinct of honor and brazen beyond the blush of shame. : ~——Campbell Bowersox caught a carp at ‘Woodward on Monday that was 22} inches long and weighed 61bs 13 oz. Everything Went as Mapped Out. Potter Chosen for Supreme Judge and Harris for State Treasurer at Republican Convention—Lane Permanent Chairman—The Platform Congratulates the Republican Party That no Division in its Ranks Exists, That Harmony Has Been Restored _and that Respect for the Will of the Majority Pre- vails —Governor Stone Endorsed, convention. hy acclamation. other speakers. permanent chairman. of Pennsylvania. and declined to accept: after the convention adjourned. order at 10:45 o'clock. Messrs. Scott and Lane. SELECTION WAS AN HONOR. eighth. ganization. man of the credentials committee. mane.1t o lection of man. “PLATFORM READ AND ADOPTED. last Legislature. clared out of order by the chairman. torney Burleigh. which the convention adjourned. The Williams Grove Picnic. hive of industry. Fp + agriculturists, educators and politicians. of concerts son, on Japan and The Philippines. tented attractions obtainable. ete. McGuires .. educated Lunette—the flying lady. liams’ Grove and return. Threats for Guardsmen. ing Begins. here. is the following : ments, and w you give the order to fire.”’ . writing the letters. ~———Subscribe for the WATCHMAN. HARRISBURG, Aug. 21.—Judge William P. Potter, of Pittsburg, was nominated for Supreme court judge and Representative Frank G. Harris, of Clearfield, for State’ Treasurer, by to-day’s Republican state Theirs were the only names presented and the nominations were made The convention was in session only one hour and forty-five minutes and was one of the most remarkable political gatherings ever held in this State. The features were the manifest harmony which characterized the proceedings, the ahseuce of Senators Quay and Penrose, and other distinguished leaders, the unusually small attendance of active party workers and spectators, the large number of delegates who never at- tended a state convention before, and the brevity of the speeches of the chairman and DAVID H. LANE PERMANENT CHAIRMAN. Joseph O. Brown, director of public safety, of Pittsburg was temporary chair- man, and David H. Lane, of Philadelphia, Mr. Brown is the personal and political friend of Senator William Flinn, of Pittsburg, former leader of the Anti-Quay Republican organization Mr. Flinn was tendered the chairmanship by the leaders at a con- ference last night at the executive mansion Mr Lane ie a friend of mayor Ashbridge, of Philadelphia. General Frank Reeder, of Easton, was re- elected chairman of the state committee at a meeting of the chairmen and candidates The opera . house was comfortably filled with delegates and spectators when state chairman Reeder called the convention to After the reading of the call and roll of delegates, Senator John M. Scott, of Phila- delphia, offered a resolution that Mr. Brown be elected temporary chairman. The resolution was adopted and the chair- man was escorted to the platform by Mr. Brown said he regarded his selection as an honor to and a recognition of the Re- publican organization of Allegheny coun- ty. C. W. Benedict, of Titusville, was chair- man of the resolution committee, composed of a representative from each of the fifty senatorial districts, except the Thirty- John M. Dale, of Bellefonte, was chair- man of the committee on permanent or- Samuel Jones, of Carbondale, was oir: ter their selection was announced the conven- tion took a recess for ten minutes to give the committees an opportunity to meet. When the convention reconvened Mr. Jones reported from the credentials com- mittee that there wereno contests. Mr. Dale reported that the committee on per- nization recommended the se- r. Lane for permanent chair- Both reports were adopted and the committees discharged. Mr. Lane was es- corted to the platform hy Senator Flinn and Representative Chew, of Philadelphia. The platform was read-by Mr. Benedict and was adopted by a viva voca vote. Den- na O. Ogden, of Greensburg, said it was understood that the delegates from West- moreland county did not come to the con- vention elidorsing everything done by the Wash Orms, of Schuyl- kill, tried to enter a protest against the adoption of the platform, but he was de- The second speech was made by city at- There heing no other nominations, Judge Potter was nominated by acclamation. The nomination of State Treasurer being next in order, Mr. Kelly was recognized by chairman Lane to nominate Mr. Harris. Mr. Kelly said he never knew ‘‘Clearfield’s choice’’ to evade a duty or betray a trust. The nomination was seconded by N. L. Bonbiake, of Chambersburg. The nomi- nation was then made by acclamation, after The 28th annual great Granger’s picnic exhibition will be held at Williams’ Grove the week beginning August 26th. The ex- hibition of farm machinery will surpass that of any former year and undoubtedly will be the greatest ever held in the East- ern States. The beauty of the exhibit will he that so rauch of it will be running. Five saw mills, two shingle mills, at least 15 traction engines and threshers, together with numerous fodder cutters and other small machinery will make the grand old grovea During the week the platform of the large auditorium which seats 2,500 people will be occupied by prominent gramgers. The evening entertainments will consist illustrated lectures. Thurs- day and Friday evenings, Frank R. Rober- A special effort will be made to put on an-up to date midway, embodying the best | e princi- pal, shows engaged are a .troupe of ten onin Arabs in lofty tumbling, pyramid building, gun spinning, whirling dervishes, horses, .. eight in number, are the best in the business. The Big Eli ferris wheel, 45 ft high. No admission fee to the ground and a one fare carries you from your station to Wil- Told to be Careful Where They Stand When Shoot- SOMERSET, Pa., Aug. 19.—A portion of | the Becond Brigade, N. G. P., is encamped Anonymous letters have been re- ceived by the regimental commanders con- taining threats in connection with possible strike duty by the soldiers. A fair sample ‘Dear Sir: In cas: your command is called upon to do duty against the steel strikers, do not forget that there are many laboring men and union men in your regi- atch where youn stand when ! r ha8 been placed in the hands of the United States postal authorities and an investigation is said to be in progress. It ig generally believed a mischief maker is Reunion of Co. E, 45th P. V. in every particular. survivors of the old Scott Guard, Co. The old soldiers were made to feel Yas highly complimented by the boys blue. preferable to hardtack. After dinner the meeting was called ing W. H. Musser, Pres.; Wm. Ellenbe R. Phesant, treasurer; and W. H. F of Bellefonte. Campbell, of Co. E. veterans by ex-Governor Jas. A. Beav who was associated with the company their first Lieut. Col. He gave a most Creek valley. laski. gallant 51st Penna. in the charge wh forced the now historic Burnside brid of Knoxville. Station. July 12th, 1865, at Alexandria, Va.’ Co. E, started out just 40 years ago w 101 men and was later recruited with additionals. Of this number 36 survive. to the names as follows : Henry Barto, Henry Irvin, Perry Cup, J. R. Lémon, Jerry Ewing, G, W. Loner, Wm. Ellenberger. W. H. Musser, Christopher Ellenberg'r Joseph Myers, Wm. H. Fry, J. 8. McCurday, J. R. Phesant, Capt. Henry Stevens. J. G. Heberling, Ha heartily applauded for his remarks. rendering of some stirring martial with fife and drums that were used company in ’61. was the orator of the day. thoughts. | v the ti when this To was enco hearts to beat the faster for it. guage was most eloquent. his voice. which lignidated all expense and a n sum for the soldiers monument fund. and to the citizens for the elegant re did addr came to a close. of Co. E, 45th P. V., held August 17, sary, the following resolutions unanimously adopted : WHEREAS, It has pleased Almighty God ruler of the universe and the comman answer the last roll call. and the desolate stream of life glides darkly wards the eternal gulf. Joseph Rigel, John Goss, George Merryman, Sam'l Badel, Harry Cryder, A. H. Cox, J. G. Rider, J. E. Way, J. W. Rider, Capt. John Beck. Michael Rider, Jacob Beck. many deeds of valor and braver that while we bow with humble submission to will of the most high we do not the less mourn were ever ready to proffer the hand and aid support of the flag, and as friends and com pani were dear to us all. As citizens were upri and noble and a standard of emulation to comrades, association be extended to the affliction. our records. A copy thereof be committed the family of the decessed comrades. WwW. H 4. SE—— ADDITIONAL LOCALS . Fry, burn is nearing completion. mre QA renee Joseph Miller property in Rebersburg $360. rrr Qn street. ——Charles Allen Justice, aged 1y the U. B. church, officiating. SOO imeem was held in the armory last evening. Sarah Larimer and Mrs. M. C. Breese, Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upo This fortieth anniversary of Co. E. 45th P. V. Inf., held at Baileyville last Satur- day, the 17th inst., proved a great success The forenoon was spent in good cheer, there being a large number of veterans present to greet the E, and recall memories of earlier days when they started out in defense of the Union. at home and were royally entertained at a special table over which the old company’s flag hung suspended. The center of at- traction was a large cake on which was en- graved in red, Co. E, 1861-1901. This was the handiwork of Mrs. Sara Heberling and in The bounteous repast was much to order by W. H. Fry who conducted the election of officers which resulted in elect- rg. | er, and J. G. Heberling, vice presidents; J. IY, secretary. The proceedings were opened by earnest prayer by Rev. W. P. Shriner, An elegant address of wel- come was delivered by Rev. John Campbell McCracken, a nephew of the late Capt. This was responded to on the part of the er, as in- teresting history of the old color company that he was lead to regard as one family, they being recruited just from that Spring The company entered the service of the U. S., Sept. 2nd, 1861, and were at once gent South, where they took part in the engagements of James Island and Fort Pu- The next year they were united with the army of the Potomac, prior to the campaign which culminated in the battle of South Mountain and Antietem where they lost heavily.. They accompanied the ich ge. The next was the battle of Fredricksburg, after which it was transferred to the army of the West and were at Vicksburg and Jackson after these battles was transferred to eastern Kentucky and were in the seige Thence to Tennessee and took part in the engagement of Camber- land Gap, Blue Springs and Campbell’s From this it joined Grant and where-ever the army of the Potomac fought it was found until the surrender at Apa- matox. , It was mustezed ont of service ith 90 As 1011 call the following members answered Letters of regret were read’ from comrades rpster, Musser and Bateman. Comrade J. A. Dailey was the next speaker and was ¥ A marked feature of the day was the mugié by i Rev. Wilford P. Shrines, of Bellefonte, He paid‘a beautiful tribute to the boys in blue who left their homes and their all for their oth. try’s sake. Tospiring in the old Veterans tering the shocks of devastating warfare, cansing their His lan- His tribute paid to those who yeilded up their lives in defense of the flag touched deep into the heats of those who were within the sound At this period a bat collection was taken ice A note of thanks was tendered the commit- tee of arrangements who prepared the way for the very fine and enjoyable reunion, t served, also to the speakers for their splen- Photographer Ward was on the ground and photoed members of Co. E, in a group, when the 40th anniversary IN MEMORY OF OUR FELLOW COMRADES. At a reunion of the surviving members at, Baileyville it being their fortieth anniver-: were the der of the armies in heaven and in earth has drawn his sword against the lives of twelve of our com- rades since our last meeting, 12 years ago, to Most of them at three score years and ten when the world grows lonely to- It is but just that a fitttng recognition ot their be recorded the for our comrades who have been taken, and who the ons fhe Resolved, That the heartfelt sympathy of our amilies in their ‘to . LONER, - J. R. LEmoN, »Committee. ~_- Daniel Krader’s new house in Co- ——George B. Harris has bought the for — The venerable D. Z. Kline is report: ed to be very ill at his home on Spring ear and 7 months, died at the parental home at Morristown on Thursday afternoon. Interment was made in the Meyers ceme- tery on Saturday morning. Rev. Perks of —— The second assembly of the season So | many guests from out of town were pres- | ( ent that it was quite a brilliant affair. The _patronesses were Mrs. Isaac Mitchell, Mis. Geo. L. Potter, Mrs. M. J. Locke, Mrs. b ay EARLY MORNING WEDDING.—On A MAGNIFICENT BEQUEST.—The hearts of the ladies of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union, whose members are so energetically laboring to secure funds for the erection of a temperance hall upon the lot on High street, bequeathed for this pur- pose by the late Marion Petriken, were filled with thanks-giving, and rejoicing, yesterday, by a gift from the Hon. James Milliken, of a check for five hundred dollars. This act of characteristic generosity on the part of Col. Milliken is all the more beautiful from the fact that he, as well as ‘his brothers Thompson and Samuel, in earlier days took an active and forceful part in the business and social affairs of Bellefonte, for whose history and memories he feels a deep and abiding interest. The fact that his lamented mother, dur- ing the early days of the temperance cru- sade, took the initial steps to unite the Christian women of this community into an organized body for prayer, in the inter- est of the temperance cause, contributes to make the circumstances surrounding Mr. Milliken’s bequest of more than passing interest and this magnificent gift to the memory of his beloved mother is a fitting tribute to ber inestimable worth. ie a enone ——McCalmont & Co. are offering some seasonahle bargains in phosphates and seeds just now and it pays to buy from a responsible home deaier. They are offer- ing the famous South Carolina Rock phos- phate at only $12 a ton. Good county timothy seed can be had at their store for $2.60 a bushel. Here are certainly two great bargains. — re ——Jolin Guisewite and Miss Katharine Houser, daughter of William Houser, were married yesterday afternoon by the Rev. W. P. Shriner.. t——— re — ——Miss Maud L. Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Harris, of . Mill Hall, and Rev. H. W. Hartsock, who is now stationed at Altoona are to be married ‘on Sept. 12th. Mr. Hartsock is a son of ‘John C Hartsock, of Buffalo Run, and the wedding is to take place at the bride’s home. y : : . ——Harry Clevenstine, of the Howard :ereamery plant-in this place, went to Han- over Wednesday ‘where his marriage to _ | Miiss Carrie Gavenslover is to be celebra- ‘ted. Their wedding journey will extend -t0. Gettysburg, Pen Mawr and Atlantic City and upon, their return they will go to. housekeeping here, where the groom is well eptablished and known for his worthiness. ga: Miss Floia Temple Long was married -to Harvey Albert Dornblazer, of Philadel- _phia, at the home of her father, Jobn B. Long Esq., near Philipsburg, on Tuesday ‘morning. There were quite a number of @nests present, aud an effective. ceremony was read-by the Rev. Dr:-F..J. Clerc,-of the ‘Episcopal church. = Miss Annie McCaus- land, of Philipsburg, was the maid and Mr. .A. J. Musser, of Clearfield, was the groom’s best man. The bride wore a traveling gown and only an informal little reception | was held before an elaborate breakfast was served. At its conclusion Mr. and Mrs. Dornblazer left, for a trip to Buffalo and down the St. Lawrence. Upon their return they will resideat 1315 Wishart street, Philadelphia, the groom being superinten- dent of the : tax department of the Lehigh ‘Valley railroad, with headquarters in that { city, The bride has many friends in this place, where she is known as a very intelli- gent and capable young woman. ; tee AA emma. ednesday morning early a propitions wedding - was celebrated at St. John’s Catholic church when Miss Mary Catharine Kohlbecker, daughter of Alois A. Kohl- becker and F. H. Vallimont were united in marriage. The ceremony took place at 7:30 o'clock and the nuptial mass was cele- brated by the Rev. P. McArdle. The bride’s sister, Miss Stella Kohlbecker, was maid of honor and ‘her twin brother, Henry Kohlbecker officiated as best man. = Directly after the ceremony the bridal party and their friends drove to the home of the bride’s parents in Central City, where a reception was given them and an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. The recep- tion ané dining rooms of the hotel were elaborately decorated by John Noe, the well-known traveling man of Pittsburg, and the occasion was doubly joyous as it happened to be the birthday of landlord Kohlbecker, the bride’s father. The young people left on the noon train for Buffalo and Niagara Falls and their de- | parture was marked by abundance of rice |. and the usual hilarity of such affairs. They will make their,home at Kane, where the groom is employed in the glass works. emcees QA mis— MARRIAGE LicENsEs.~Following “is the list of marriage licenses granted by or- phan’s court clerk, A. G. Archey, during the past week : » Wallace E. Breon, of Millheim, and Miranda 8. Vonada, of Woodward. Paul M. Reidy and Maggie France, both of Wallacetown. 3 ‘Samuel Yeagle and Gertrude Parsons, both of Sandy Ridge. ; Andrew Thal and Bertha Hockenberry, both of Bellefonte. : F. H. Vallimont, of Kane, and Ma Kohlbecker, of Milesburg. =~ Fred Ammerman, of Philipsburg, and Nettie J. Pryde, of Houtzdale. LeRoy. C. Eldred, of Altoona, and Elbie O. Leathers, of Mt. Eagle. : John Guisewhite and Kate Houser, both “of Bellefonte. ; Walter Scull and Catharine Strunk, both of Bellefonte. f ed it. ——Scott Buck, of Warriorsmark, has lost five head of cattle with a very myster- ious disease that veterinarians seem unable to diagnose. — te ——Presiding elder Rev. S. P. Remer, will preach in the United Evangelical church Saturday evening the 24th, at 7:30, Sunday morning 10:30, and Sunday even- ing at 7:30. Communion services Sunday morning. All are invited to be present. eee rere. ——Col. James Milliken gave five hun- dred dollars, this week, to the Presbyter- ian church of this place. In connection with the twentieth century thank offering fund concerted effort is being made to pay the indebtedness of the church and this is the fourth five hundred check that has been given for that pnrpose in the last few weeks. The others were the gifts of Dr. Thomas R. Hayes, Mr. William P. Humes and his sister Miss Mila and Mis. William P. Wilson. t——— A —— EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS.—County su- perintendent C. L. Gramley has arranged for six educational meetings during the early part of the current school term. These meetings can be beneficial to all who attend them, he therefore asks all teachers and directors to be present at the times and places as noted below. One session of two or three hours will be held at each place. Questions pertaining to school work, and recent school legislation, will be discussed. Local institute work will also be arranged. The times and places for meetings have been fixed as follows : Miles. Haines, Penn, Gregg and Millheim, at Millheim, Friday evening, Sept. 6th. ’ { Centre Hall, Potter, Harris, College, Ferguson and State College, at Boals- burg, Saturday, Sept, 7th, Bellefonte, Benner, Spring and Walker, at Bellefonte, Saturday, Sept. 14th. Philipsburg, Rush, South Philipshurg, Snow Shoe and Burnside, at Snow Shoe, Friday evening, Sept. 20th. Taylor, Worth, Huston, Half Moon, Pat- ton, Union and Unionville, at Unionville, Saturday, Sept. 21st. ; : Liberty, Curtin, Marion, Boggs, Miles- burg, Howard and Howard Boro., at How- ard, Saturday, Sept. 28th. The day; meetings will convene at 9 o'clock, and the evening sessions at 7:30. Teachers and directors will call the atten- tion of those intérested to the meetings, and ask them to be present. Pr * BELLEFONTE ACADEMY FOR 1901-02,— The Bellefonte Academy will open its fall session on Wednesday, September 11th. ever are very bright. There will be no school in the afternoons of the first week. Parents are urged to have their children present at the opening sessions. The principals: have purchased new equipment of the primary and intermedi- ate departments. The corps of teachers and their departments will be as follows : Rev. J. P. Hughes, A. M., principal; mathematics and book-keeping. J. R. Hughes, A. M., associate princi- ‘pal; Latin and Greek. : ; Mr. Arthur H. Killen, A. B., (Yale); mathematics, sciences and athletics. Miss Isabella 8. Hill, A. B., (Weslyan); English, rhetoric and literature. Miss Kate Stewart Davis; modern lan- guages and history. (Miss Davis has studied extensively in France and Ger- many.) ; : Miss Helen E. Overton, lady principal; Superintendent of primary department. Miss Margaret Thomas; assistant in primary work. : School schedule arranged to accommo- date all students who come on the trains. Students from the country cannot afford to miss the training of the Academy. WHAT Was DONE AT COUNCIL.—Presi- dent Gerberich and members Walkey, Knisely, Cunningham, Whittaker and Pot- ter were present at the meeting of council on Monday night and are reponsible for the following legislation. Complaint was made that a. binder left standing in the alley hetween McCalmons & Co’s store and the Republican office had master it was learned that the machine had been sold by said firm to John Rishel; but the latter claims it was no sale and return- McCalmont & Co. refused to touch it, so the burgess was instructed to remove it and pay costs of storage until the litiga- tion between -McCalmonts and Mr. Rishel establishes the ownership of the machine. William Bathurst, the newly appointed high constable, offered Col. W. F. Reeder and James Harris as his bondsmen in the sam of $200. Ki Sees ‘Mr. Potter, chairman of the Street com- mittee, called attention to the contemplat- ed building to be erected over the race on High street by P. F. Keichline. It is in direct violation of the building ordinance bus no action was taken. The Finance committee was directed to get together all the ordinances of the borough and have them” printed in ‘book form. The following bills were ordered paid and council adjurned : aa ‘A. ALIBOD, PIPOB..crersmmesrssenssrersassiinssinsinnse 56.17 Walter Whippo, blacksmithing 'R. B. Taylor, coal for W. W...... ‘Water pay roll... Police pay roll.... H. B. Pontius, clerk.... Thos. Shaughensy, mkt clerk.. Geo. L. Potter, insurance...... Geo. A. Bayard on account......... Jacob Gross, uniform for police... Bft. Fuel & Supply Co., coal..... Street pay roll.......ceeriinsieiinns . i Wm. Barthust, burying dogs.......cviineeni The prospeets for a larger attendance than school apparatus: during the summer which L will add. greatly to the already -strong become a nuisance. Upon considering the THE WILSON FAMILY REUNION.—Last Thursday, August 16th, though decidedly inclement, was a memorable one to the descendants of George and Esther Wilson in this county. He was born September 24th, 1753, and was the first Wilson settler in Half Moon; having moved to that valley from Chester county. In 1792 he establich- ed a Friends church there that is, to-day, the most potent of all tbe houses of wor- ship of that sect in this community. To celebrate such an illustrious old gen- tleman all the Wilsons from far and near were at the homestead on Thursday. John Wilson owns and occupies it now and there were about three hundred of the posterity there. Of course the wet weather made it impossible to hold the reunion outside, as wes originally intended, but the capacious home of John Wilson made a splendid re- treat for the party and no inconvenience, whatever, was suffered. The oldest branch of the tree was present in the person of William L. Wilson, aged 83, and the tiniest twig, Ernest Calvin Meyers, only 4 months old, was also there. Capt. John A. Hunter, of Stormstown, was made chairman of the meeting, after which Asbury Wilson made the address of welcome, which was responded to by a Miss Leonard. The presentation of the monu- ment (which has been erected to the mem- ory of George and Esther Wilson) was made by R. Orlando Way, and was accept- ed on behalf of the descendants by John Wilson. A historical paper was read by Harriet Wilson, which was followed by a short talk by William L. Wilson. By the unanimous vote of those present it was decided to make permanent the or- ganization—the Wilson Family Memorial Association—and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year : President, Wm. L. Wilson, of Storms- town; secretary, H. G. Elder. Tyrone; treasurer, Miss Annie M. Hunter, of Storms- town. ee eid THE GRANGER’S PICNIC AT CENTRE HALL.—The Grangers of Centre county will open their 28th annual encampment and exposition, at Grange Park, Centre Hall on September 16th and continue un- til the 20th. : Tents may be had for the encampment, possession to be given on Saturday, Sep- tember 14th, for $3 for the time of encamp- ment, irrespective of the number occupy- ing them. The tents will be floored and straw will be provided for bedding ata nominal price. The Grangers hope to make this a very successful outing. They have arranged a fine:lot of entertainments for the auditori- um and are working to make the ' exhibit features worthy of more than passing notice. : " The Decker Family Reunion. The fourth annual reunion of the Decker family was held at the old Decker home- stead in _ College township, , Wednesday, ‘August 14th. The morning being some- what cloudy the people were slow about gathering, but by ten o’clock persons conld be seen wending their way toward the Decker homestead with baskets and boxes ladened with eatables. . About eleven o’clock smoke began to curl from among the trees announc- ing that preparations for dinner had begun, and by twelve o’clock the baskets and boxes had been relieved of their burdens and the good things placed on the table ina way that no one could help but enjoy their din- ner. After the places at the table had been filled Rev. Hepler was called on to ask the blessing after which all did ample justice to the dinner, especially Andrew Lytle, Adam Felty and Rev. Hepler. Z Rev. Hepler was called on to act as chair- man in the absence of president Ripka. The secretary being absent the minutes of last year werenot read. The next in order was the election of officers for the ensuing year as follows : Jonas F. Decker, president; Geo. Resides, vice president and secretary; Maude Grieb, historian; and John Houser, treasurer. | This was followed by the reading of the history of the Decker family by Mrs. Raf- snyder. This history dated back about two hundred years; starting with Rev. Henry Decker who came to this country from Ger- many. A number of persons were then call- ed on by the chairman for short talks, the following responding. Mr. Felty, Mr. Andy Lytle, Mrs. Philip Wirts and Harvey Yar- nell. These persons, being old acquaintances related some incidents that happened in their younger days, which were very interesting, especially the snake story related by Harvey Yarnell. This was followed by an address and prayer by Rev. Hepler. The rest of the afternoon was spent in pitching horse-shoes and playing games. Fred Decker, the grandfather of the present generation, being champion pitcher. The following are the names of the persons pres- ent, so far as could be learned. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Decker, children and grand-children as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Houser and son Thomas; Mrs. Ellen Resides and chil- dren, George, Harry, Ida, Susie and Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Decker; Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Decker and children, Mabel, George, Mary and Jacob, Mr. and Mrs. 8. Rafsnyder and son Fred, Mrs. Piercel O'Bryan and children, Lottie and Walter. The following are relatives, friends and neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Strouse, Mrs. Stover, Mrs. Samuel Ewing, Mrs. John | Strouse, Effie and Minnie Snyder, Maude and Ethel Grieb, Mrs. Reuben Glenn and daughter Edna, Mrs. John Messinger, Jonas and Thomas Decker, Mrs. Rishel and son, Mrs. Jos. Corl and daughter Loleta, Rev. and | Mrs. Hepler and children Dorothy and Mary, Mrs. Samuel Glenn and daughters, Ellie and Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Campbell, Mrs. Robt. Campbell and son Andrew. Mrs. Fishburn, Mrs. Chas. Zettle and daughter Estell, Ida and Zella Evey, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Wirts, Mr. Harvey Yarnell, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac ~Tressler, Mr. McCallum, Mrs. Gramléy, Will Johnstonbaugh, Will Stover, Rachel Scanlin, Mrs, Frank Boal and { children, Mary and Earl, Mary, Sola, Jennie and Henry Sents, Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Ralston, Agnes Wilson, Alice Gerbrick, Mr. and Mrs. Fr Duff, Adam Felty, Mrs. Passmore and son, Etta Felty, Jane Holderman and neice, »
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