A RSLS RR Er If you are going todo avy advertis- ing for the fall trade now is the time to do it. Don’t wait until it is too late. The merchant who advertises gets the trade. -oe —_ Charles E. Dorworth, for along time connected with the Pittsburg Times, has inst accepted a more responsible position on the political staff of the Philadelphia Press. ir ee tel —_@Gilland Eisenhower, of Aaronsburg, will probably lose the sight of one eye asa result of having been struck by a falling tree while working on a lumber job at Heo- la park. —— — The supposed finding of oil on the Gummo farm in the lower end of the Bald Eagle valley has been the reason for the se- curing of options on many farms in the vicinity of Howard. mii ee freee — Mrs. A. O. Furst will receive this afternoon, from four untii six o’clock,at her home on west Linn street, in honor of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. William S. Furst, of Philadelphia, whose marriage took place in Williamsport a few weeks ago. Rev. Dr. Shriner, of the Methodist Episcopal church of this place, and Rev. Theodore W. Haven, of the Penn’s valley circuit, are going to exchange pulpits on Sabbath. Rev. Haven is a son of Bishop Haven and is very much liked as a preach- er. eee Al eet MADE HARRISBURG LIVELY—Thne State College boys, who accompanied their vic- gorions foot-ball team to Carlisle last Sat- urday, stopped off in Harrisburg on their return and made things bum in the capitol city for a few hours. The Star-Independent tells of their celebration as follows : The principal streets of Harrisburg were made lively on Saturday night by several hundred undergraduates of State College on the way home from Carlisle, where their team achieved a signal victory over Dickin- son by the score of 23 to 0. The enthusiastic students with their cadet band and banners of victory, sang college songs and cheered for their team in a way that was a revelation to this non-college town. Howard. B. Weber Thomas visited friends in Lock Haven on Sunday. A box social was held at Hensyl’s on Thanksgiving eve. We are sorry to say that at this writing Wm. Lucas is no better. Oscar Lucas, who is employed at Altoona, spent Sunday with his mother. Mus. Dan Gross, of Lock Haven, visited on Monday at the home of James Butler. Reuben Lucas made a trip to Williamsport on Sunday to see his brother William who is in the hospital not expected to live. Mrs. Wm. Klinefelter and Mis. Jane Carmel, who have been visiting friends and relations for the past two weeks, departed for their home in Williamsport on Tuesday. Mrs. William Comerford, of Pittsburg, ar- rived here on Sunday on account of the serious illness of her husband Mr. William Comerford, who died Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock, He will be buried to-day. On Thursday evening at six o’clock Mr. Wm. Shay and Miss Cora Gingher were united in marriage at the home of the bride, in Howard, by Joseph L. Holter. They have the good wishes of all who know them. Quite an excitement was created in town Wednesday morning about 9 o'clock. The fire bell was heard and everybody started through the rain to see where the fire was, but before the fire company got there it was out. It wasonly a flue burning out at the home of Cooney Hudson’s. L_mont. A. W. Dale, of Oak Hall who has been on the sick list of late appears to be on the mend now. Our Houserville teacher, Edwin K. Smith, has been confined to his home the past week with heart trouble. Miss Mardie Wagner spent a few days at the Jacob Herman residence while here from Der Bellefonte home. Butchering is in the air in these parts and ¥ is a great pleasure, for there are some very 'at hogs to butcher. Miss Clara Yearick, of Nittany, passed a few pleasant days circulating among her Bo alsburg and Oak Hall friends. Robert D. Jackson, of Oak Hall, moved his family to Scotia, on Wednesday, at which place he has secured steady employment. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Houtz entertained their children and grandchildren on Sunday and all report having had a very pleasant time. : Mrs. Alvin Baney, of Clearfield, and her daughter, Mrs. Ira Nearhoof, of Hannah, are making a two week’s visit among their many friends in this place. : On Friday Mrs. Alice Williams was called to the bedside of her daughter Mrs. Homer Longwell, of Philadelphia, who was lying at death’s door and is still in a dangerous con- dition. Oscar Williams and his friend, Mr. Wil- liams, of Altoona, were down to our burg to help his mother, Mrs. Alice Williams, butcher and to enjoy a few days hunt on old Nittany mountain. The high winds of Saturday night or Sun- day blew a dead tree across the Bell tele phone at Oak Hall and snapped the wires and dragged them to the ground causing the line to be useless a greater part of Monday. Mrs. D. E. Hepler was called home from her visit by the illness of one of the chil- dren and then she became ill herself. Another one of the children was also taken ill but at this writing they are all much better. Pine Grove Mention. Mr. and Mrs. David Reed are visiting friends in Philipsburg. John Geist, one of the Sheridan troopers, came home from the strike region with two young goats. : Rob Glenn Bailey and his little brother William are having a rollicking good time at grandpa Bailey’s. CREE ds Mrs Sarah Struble Inlow is here from Phil- adelphia visiting her cousin Bertie Meek. J. C. Graham, one of Philipsburg’s en- ergetic young men, is visiting his legion of relatives here and at State College this week. Francis Archy, postmaster at Penna Fur- pace, is making wry faces over several crack- ed staves caused by a kick from his trotter. Supervisor N. E. Hess is running the stone crusher full time this week, so as to close out the work tax before the snow flakes fly. Douglass Campbell, one of the successful farmers and stock raisers, of Kishacoquillas valley, spent last week among friends in the Glades. Prof. Harry W. Marris of the High school, carriage maker H. M. Krebs, and H. H. Goss, are among the jurors at the county seat this week. J. B. Woomer, with a friend from Belle- fonte, enjoyed an early Sunday morning drive to our town to spend Sunday among friends. Wm. Brown is moving his steam saw mill from Reedsville to Toe hill where he will find plenty to keep him out of mischief for a year to come. In our last week’s letter we made mention of John W. Hess as being one of the success- ful nimrods. It is his brother Ernest who is entitled to the honors. Grandmother Mary Ward is suffering with a bad cold that has prostrated her. For sev- eral days her condition has been serious, but some improvement is noticeable. Hess and Musser’s threshers pulled in last week after one of the heaviest runs ever made. Their {ally sheet sams up 48,303 bushels of grain threshed this season. The revival meeting in the M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Edgar Heckman, is still in progress. Much interest is being mani- fested and many have come out on the Lord’s side. ’ Mrs. John R. Lemon is down at Morgan- town, Va., visiting her husband and son Clarence, who have positions in a large stock ranch, where the elder Lemon is titled Colonel. James McCormick, who has been dividing his time visiting and hunting in Centre and Mifflin counties, left for his home in Downs, Kan., last Saturday. He had a most enjoy- able time but got no venison. John K. From, one of Centre Line's ex- tensive farmers, transacted business here and at State College the beginning of this week. He tills the broad acres of the Patton farm, which is one of the finest of that valley. The Modoc hunting crowd came in last week from Laurel run with three deer. Samuel Bailey shot oue, Judge Riley and Calvin Riley each shot one. Report says D. W. Meyer shot one later on. James Stewart and son John, of Indiana, Pa.. are here for a two week’s hunt on old Tussey’s heights. The younger Stewart is in bad health which it is hoped will be im- proved by the outing. They have taken rooms at the St. Elmo hotel. J. D. Nearhood has moved his saw mill to Fred Meyer's woodland at Fairbrook, where he will cut bill timber for Mr. Meyer's new house. Mr. Nearhood has bought the stumpage on the G. B. Campbell tract on Sandy Ridge, where he expects to cut 50,000 feet of lumber. - We are sorry to note the of relapse W. E. Meek. His health had improved so much that he was able to be out of doors much of the time. On Saturday he strolled to the farm, the weather being damp he took a heavy cold and a chill followed so tkat his family are mach alarmed at his condition. Last week all of the unseated lands former- ly belonging to Shorb-Stewart & Co. were sold to several parties. A. M. Brown bought the Toe hill tract of 356 acres. The Tyrone Mining and Manufacturing Co. 4,000 acres. The Roaring Springs Paper Mill Co. 4,000 acres. The last mentioned is the strip that extends east to the old Centre Furnace Co. line now owned by Wm. Thompson et al. Among the many changes that are on for next spring are : Harry Koch will move on tothe H. C. Campbell farm April 1st, 1903. Will Swabb, who bas been Ezra Tresslers right hand man on the farm, packed his grip last week for his fathers home at Linden Hall, where he will recuperate for a month. Then he will take charge of Frank Black’s blooded stock and shape it up for public sale in the spring. QUIETLY MARRIED. At the home of John Powley, near Penna Furnace, on Wednesday of last week. It was the marriage of his son Howard to Miss Myrtle Hastings, daughter of Wm. Hastings, of Gatesburg. Squire J. H. Lever, of Stormstown, said the words that made their two hearts beat as one. Owing to the groom’s recent illness the cere- mony was in the presence of only a few near relatives. Both young people are popular among their young circle of friends. Samuel Wagner, in company with his pastoral friend Rev. J. B. Weind, came down from the Mountain city to enjoy a week’s hunt with the Modocs over along Stone creek. One deer was brought down by D. W. Meyer's Marlin. The Altoona party went home Saturday with several bunnies and a number of pheasants and their full share of the venison. Mr. Weind was per- fectly delighted with the outing and is al- ready laying his plans for a two week’s hunt next season. Supt. W. C. Patterson, of State College, accompanied by Hon. John A. Woodward, who is one of the managers of the State board for Farmers institutes, was in attend- ance at the citizen’s meeting held at Rock Springs, last Saturday afternoon to arrange for the institute to be held at that place Jan. 30th and 31st, 1903. Two sessions will be held on the 30th and three sessions on-the 31st. Wm. H. Fry was chosen chairman and C. B. Hess secretary. The object of the meeting was stated by the chairman. He was followed by Col. Woodward who out-lined the work before the committee. He com- phimented the ladies present and felt sure of a favorable report for the institute. The following committees were appointed. Committee on hall, J. H. Miller; transpor- tation, Wm. Van Tries; entertainment, Frank Bowersox; decoration, Ezra Tressler; advertising, Harry McCracken; program, J. B. Goheen, W. 8. Ward, and Gertie Miller. The chairman of each committee to select their own assistants. A good deal of inter- est was manifested and a successful institute is looked for. : Hublersburg. Mrs. Celia Myers is confined to the house with a very sore throat. Miss Helen Rocky, of Zion, spent Sunday at the home of Grace Markle. Mrs. J. H. Carner visited friends in Lock Haven the latter part of last week. Harry Kass, of Marysville, is a guest at the home of his sister Mrs. H. I. Crow. Mrs. Wm. Chambers, of Bellefonte, visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. T. L. Kes- singer, last Thursday. L. H. McAulay contemplates starting a grocery in the vacant store room connected with the Whitman home. The hunting party from this place, after enjoying a week in the Alleghenies, return- ed home having been unsuccessful in securing any game larger than rabbits. Mrs. James Runkle, two daughters and Rosa Miller, formerly of this place but now of Williamsport, were entertained at the home of D. A. Deitrich last Saturday. A large birthday and surprise party was given in honor of Miss Cora Whitman Wed- nesday evening Nov. 19th. Guests were present from all throngh the valley to the number of about fifty. A sumptuous supper was served and the young people report a very enjoyable time.. Many valuable pres- ents were received, together with many wishes for more happy birthday anniversa- ries. Personally=Conducted Tours via Penn- sylvanian Railroad Season of 1902-1903. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces the following Personally-Con- ducted Tours for the season of 1902-1903 : California.—Two tours : No. 1 will leave New York, PhiJadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburg January 29th; No. 2 will leave February 19th, and will include the Mardi Gras at New Orleans. Florida.—Three tours to Jacksonville will leave New York and Philadelphia February 3rd and 17th, and March 3rd. The first two of these admis of a sojourn of two weeks in the ‘‘Flowery State.” Tick- ets for the third tour will be good to re- turn by regular trains until May 3lst, 1903. Tickets for the above tours will be sold from principal points on the Pennsylvania Railroad. For detailed itineraries, giving rates and full information, address Thos. E. Watt, passenger agent Western Dis- tricts Pittsburg; E. Yungman, passenger agent Boltimore District, Baltimore; C. Studds, passenger agent Southeastern Dis- trict, Washington; or Geo. W. Boyd, As- sistant General Passenger Agent, Phila- delphia. Pennsylvania Rallroad Company will issue Clerical Orders for 1903. Pursuant to its usual custom, the Penn- sylvania Railroad Company will issue cler- ical orders for the year 1903 to ordained clergyman having regular charges of churches located on or near its lines. Cler- gymen desiring such orders should make individual application for same on blanks furnished by the Company through its Agents. Applications should reach the General Office of the Company by Decem- ber 21, so that orders may be mailed December 31 to all clergymen entitled to receive them. Books, Maga zines Ete. As crammed with good things as the fattest and longest and most over-flowing Christmas stocking could possibly be is the Christmas St. Nicholas with its store of Christmas verse and story and fun. Edwin L. Sabin, Howard Pyle, Guy Wetmore Carryl, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Louisa M. Alcott, C. 'E. Borchgrevink and Alice Caldwell Hegan are among the notable artists and writers who have contributed to this bounti- ful store of Christmas cheer ; and the resultisa magazine that will please and interest the grown- ups as well as the children. New Advertisements. ARM FOR RENT.—On Purdue moun- tain, 3 miles from Bellefonte. 150 acres Apply to WM. BURNSIDE, Bellefonte, Pa. OR SALE.—A good double heater. Inquire of J. KYLE McFARLANE at Al- lison’s Store. LACKSMITH TOOLS.—A full set of 4 Blacksmith tools for sale cheap. In- quire of EMANUL C. FYE, State College. 47-16-3t cleared. ANTED.—A trustworthy gentleman or lady in each county to manage busi- ness foran old established house of solid financial standing. A straight, bona fide weekly cash sal- ary of $18.00 paid by check each Wednesday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses Manager, 340 Caxton Bl'dg., Chicago. 47-34-16t OUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—A very desirable home on east Bishop St., Bellefonte, is offered for sale. The house is modern and stands on a lot that alsohas a front- age on Logan St. Call on or write to Mrs. SARA A. TEATS, 46-30tf Bellefonte, Pa DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters testamentary on the estate of Cath- arine Welsh, late of Spring township, Centre Co. deceased having been granted the undersigned he hereby notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present them, properly authenticated, for payment and those ah themselves indebted thereto to make immediate settlement, JOSEPH CEADER, Administrator, 47-47-6¢ Bellefonte, Pa. HARTER NOTICE.—Notice is here- by given that an application will be made to Hon. John G. Love, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre county on the 20th day of December, A. D. 1902, at 10 o'clock a. m., for the incorporation of a corporation to be called the “Askey Cemetery Association,” the character and object of which are the maintenance of a place for the burial of the dead for the commu- nity in which said Association is to be located, to wit, in Snow Shoe township, Centre county, Penn- sylvania. A. O. FURST & JAMES A. B. MILLER, 47-47-36 Solicitors for Applicants. IVORCE NOTICE. Frank B. Eckenroth) In the Court of Common v8 Pleas of Centre county, No Nellie E. Eckenroth ) 161 April Term 1902. To Nellie E. Eckenroth whereas Frank B. Eckenroth, your husband has filled alibel in the. Court of Common Please of Centre county, to No. 161 April term '02,praying for a divorce against you, now you are hereby notified and requested to appear in said court on or before Monday the 26th day of January to answer the complaint of the said Frank B. Eckenroth and show cause if any you have, why the said Frank B. Eckenroth should not be divorced from the bonds of matri- mony entered into with you, and in default of such appearance you will be liable to have a divorce granted in your absence. x CYRUS BRUNGART, Sheriff. Sheriffs office, Bellefonte, Pa., 47-47-44 A, PMINISTRATOR'S SALE. The undersigned administrators on the estate of Mrs. Fredricka Gummo, deceased late of Pat- ton township, will offer at public sale on the premises, one mile north of Waddle Station on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1902, at 2 o'clock p. m. 40 ACRES OF EXCELLENT LAND twenty of which is in the beat state of cultivation and the balance well timbered. Upon the prop- erty is a GOOD HOUSE, plenty of excellent fruit, and never failing water. It is pleasantly located within 2 miles of Julian station on the Bald Eagle valley railroad, and but one mile from Waddle station on the Buffalo Run railroad. Terms will be made known at sale. KATE GUMMO, GEO. B. GUMMO. 47-47-41 Administrators. Bush’s Book Store. READ THE LIST OF GOODS AND PRICES. A fine 14 carat Fountain Pen for 89 cents. A pretty pear] handled gold Pen for 98 ts. bored. . A complete film Camera for 99cts. The game of Parchesi for 49 cents. Nice cloth bound Books from 12 to 19 cents. A regular working toy Graphophone for children $1.49 A first class Graphophone complete $4.69. A fine plate Camera with good lens, movable board complete guaranteed as ordinarily sold for $10 for $4.65. A large Websters Dictionary for 69 cents. National Encyclopedia for farmers 3 volumes reduced from $5.00 to $1.98. Stanley’s Africa, a $3.00 book for 98cts. Fine lines of Xmas Cards. Games, Photograph Goods, Talking Machines, Box Papers and many articles too numerous to mention at reduced prices. Call and see them and be convinced. BUSH'S DECEMBER BARGAINS. New Advertisements. Bush Arcade, third door from Post Office. BUSH'S DECEMBER BARGAINS. BOOK STORE, BELLEFONTE, PA. BUSH'S Shoes. Shoes. ARM FOR RENT.—Will rent my fine farm for cash or on shares. Fine condi- tion. Very productive, 80 acres. Bald Eagle Valley. Address Box 104, BEECH CREEK, Pa. OARDING IN PHILADELPHIA.— Parties visiting Philadelphia can have first class board and all accommodations, within walking distance of the business district, and laces of interest. Terms $1.00 and $1.50 per day. pecial rates by the week. Apply to MRS. EDWARDS, Philadelphia. . A7-3T-1yr.g 832 North 10th St., Formerly of Bellefonte. FSEcutors NOTICE.—The under signed executor of the last will and testament of Catharine Matts, late of Rush township, Centre county, Pa., deceased hav- ing been granted to the undersigned all per- sons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are hereoy notified to make immediate payment thereof and those having claims will present the same, properly authenticated, for payment. W. A. COLLINS, Executor. 47-44-6t. Sandy Ridge. ANTED.—A trustworthy gentleman or lady in each county to manage busi- ness for an old established house of solid finan- cial standing. A straight, bona fide weekly cash salary of $18.00 paid by check each Wednesday with” all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for expénses. Manager, 340 Caxton Bl'dg., Chi ago. 14-34-16t JA PUINISTRATORYS NOTICE. —Let- ters of administration on the estate of Fredricka Gummo, deceaged late of Patton town- ship having been granted to the undersigned they request all persons knowing themselves in- debted to said estate to make immediate pay- ment, and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settle- ment. Address Buffalo Run. : KATE GUMMO, G. B. GUMMO, 47-44-6t Administrators. {our PROCLAMATION.— Whereas the Honorable J. G. Love, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial District, consisting of the ccunty of Centre having issued his precept, bearing date the ist, day of November 1902, 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 Nov. being the 24th day of Noy. 1902, 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 24th with their records. inquisitions, examinations, and their own rememuorance, 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 Nov. in the year of our Lord, 1602, and the one hundred and twenty-fourth year of the inde- pendence of the United States. ‘CYRUS BRUNGART, 47-44 Sheriff pAnoRING A NEAT FIT, GOOD WORK, PRICES LOW. Also Gentlemens Suits, Ladies Coats, Jackets and Skirts, cleaned, repaired and pressed........cuveeeeennn Shop next door to Adams Express office, Bush House Block.... 47-45-AfF G. W. CHAMBERS. Bd DE. OE DE DAS. OO. Oo Needed in Every Home the New and Enlarged Edition of EBSTER’S INTERNATION- AL DICTIONARY A Dictionary of English, Biography, Geography, Fiction, Etc. New Plates Throughout 25,000 NEW WORDS Phrases and Definitions Prepared under the direct supervision of .T. HARBIS, Ph. D., LL. D, United States Commissioner of Educa- tion, assisted by a large corps of com- petent specialists and editors. Rich Bindings 2364 Quarto Pages 5000 Illustrations Ba=The International was first issued in 1890, succeeding the ‘‘Unabridged.” The New and Enlarged Edition of the Inter. national was issued in October, 1900. Get the latest and best. We also publish Webster's Collegiate Dictionary with Glossary of Scottish Words and Phrases. 1100 Pages. 1400 Illustrations. Size Tx10x2 5-8 inches, “First-class in quality, second-class in size.” Specimen pages, Ete., of both books sent on application. G. & C. MERRIAM CO. Publishers, Springfield, Mass. 44-43-3t Ob DL Dh DD DL Dh DD DE Dh Bb Dl AD DE AD Ah Sh AL Lbs Ab WY VY OY UY UY UY UY UY OY OV UY 9V VY VY YY VY Ye YW WY VY 9 VY YY YY YY RUBBERS, The time of the year is near at hand when you will therefore we can save you money. Mens Snag Proof, rolled edge, Lace Lumbermens gums, first quality, $1.45. Good Felts and Snag Proof Rubbers for g1.g0. Mens good heavy rolled edge Arctics for ggc. Ladies Candie Rubbers 2gc. Call and see us and be convinced that we can save you money. Bellefonte Agents for Lambertville Snag Proof Boots and Shoes. YEAGER & DAVIS, Shoe Money Savers Bellefonte and Philipsburg, Pa. need good RUBBERS. We have them in all good first quality makes. We buy them in large quantities and get Jobbers prices, Lyon & Co. Lyon & Co. LYON & CO. LYON & CO. FINE FURS AT LOW PRICES. A real Badger; something new; fine fur, finished with handsome tails; worth $13.00, our price $9.00. We begin the sale of real Fox Scarfs at $4.50, better at * $7.50 and up. i Real Marten Clusters, finished with six handsome tails; real value $8.50, our price $6.00. Isabella Martens, full length, finished with six and eight handsome tails; real value $9.00 and $10.00, our price $6.00 and $8.00. : A large assortment of Seal and Hair Clusters, well finish- ed; we start at $1.25, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and up. A handsome Grey Wolt Cluster, real value $15.00 our price $10.00. “os Golf Gloves for Men, Ladies and Children, all colors and blacks and whites, from 25¢. up. ¢ In Clothing we can save you dollars. Men’s Suits in all wool that other merchants sell at $10.00 we are selling at $7.50. New desirable Suits, well made and finished. We can show the best assortment in $5.00 Suits, guaran- teed to be as good as any $7.50 in other stores. Children’s Suits in Vestee, Norfolk and plain, at $1.50, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 and up. The guarantee prices and quali- ties are on all our clothing. Men's and Youths’ Overcoats in the new Oxford and Cov- ert cloths, box back, cuffs on sleeves, velvet collars, in differ- ent lengths, from $3.50 to $12.50. Guarantee better qualities at these prices than you will see in any clothing store. LYON & CO. LYON & CO. ‘ a Bd Dh DE HE. Dh ADL DE. SDL HLH HSH HLH OHS aA Lh OD DE DL DA LS AD DA OL Lb ODL. DL ODE. DEH. Db DA DE ASD. i