ost ESE
the recitations were well given. Brothe
Dreese, Rhone and Klinger fairly tumbled
over each other in their endeavor to be agree-
able tothe one hundred and sixty guests
present and their endeavors were notin vain.
1. J. Dreese was the caterer of the delicious
banquet which followed while Brother Rhone
filled the position of toastmaster. Number
717 is one of the banner lodges in Centre
county and is in a most flourishing condi-
tion. Mrs. William Hoy was heartily con-
gratulated on her splendid cake, which was
decorated with the emblem and number of
the order.
Huablersburg.
Mrs. D. M. Whitman and Mrs. Kate Mow-
ery visited friends in Bellefonte.
Miss Margaret McCormick is confined to
her home with a severe cold.
Wilbur Rumbarger, who is employed at
Bellwood, spent Sunday in our midst.
G. F. Hoy, our enterprising merchant, is
in Philadelphia laying in a new supply of
goods.
Misses Margaret Welsh and Kathryn De-
laney, of Lamar, spent Sunday at the home
of Samuel Hoy.
Mrs. Wm. Maize, who has been confined to
her home for several weeks with dropsy, is
slightly convalescent.
Mrs. John Wilson and son James, of Salona,
visited atthe home of L. H. Yocum and
Frank Carner, Saturday and Sunday.
Prof. Weaver spent Saturday last among
former acquaintances up Buffalo Run;it being
his home for some time in former years.
Mrs. Sayers, who has been employed at the
home of James Carner, was compelled to give
up her place on account of failing health and
returned to her own home at Jacksonville.
Zachariah Truckenmiller, lately returned
from Devils Lake, N. D., on account of de-
clining health, was circulating among his
many friends in town last week. While here
he was a guest at the home of Adam Swartz.
Howard.
Joseph Wench spent Sunday with his par-
ents.
Hunter Thomas is spending a few days in
Bellefonte this week.
Quite a few car loads of lumber were load-
ed this week.
Our coal dealer received two car loads of
hard coal this week.
Miss Nellie Tebbs, of Williamsport, is vis-
iting friends here this week.
Curt Longee has secured a position at the
Jenkins Iron and Tool works.
Harry Thomas returned to his home in
Bellefonte after a three weeks’ visit with his
Grandma at Howard. 5 :
Mr. and Mrs. George Carpenter, of Mill
Hall, spent part of last week with her sister
Mrs. Ben Lucas.
Dr. Kurtz's fine bird dog dropped dead
while running from the railroad to Lucas’
store, on Wednesday afternoon. The dog was
poisoned. ale
Mrs. John Holter departed on Sunday for
Leechburg, where she will attend the funeral
of her aunt, Miss Hannah Hopkins, the
youngest sister. of W, R. Hopkins, of, this
place. oc : ;
There was quite an excitement in town on’
Monday evening when the two: men were
captured at Jacksonville who were supposed
to be connected with, the murderous riot at
Salona. They were brought to Howard and
taken to Lock Haven jail on the night train.
Lemont.
1. J. Dreese is on the sick list this week.
Foster Frazier, of Tusseyville, was seen on
our streets one day last week. :
Two or three slight earth quake shocks
were felt in these parts on Saturday evening.
Elmer Jackson, who has been confined to
his home with typhoid fever is getting along
fine.
Mrs. Susan Stone returned home this week
after taking a two weeks’ sojourn among
Pittsburg friends. ;
All the damage done by the high winds
this week was the blowing in of a window in
the residence of S. B. Weaver.
The teacher of the Oak Hall primary
school was housed up Sunday and Monday
from an attack of lumbago and sciatica.
Rev. Edgar Heckman, pastor of the M. E.
church of this place, contemplates opening a
protracted meeting Sunday evening, 27th
inst.
John Dale, an old resident of Houserville,
is quite a sufferer from dropsy of late, and by
reports the disease has reached a very critical
stage as his heart is affected.
The surprise party held at the home of
John Fishel was attended by forty two, and
all report having had a good time with lots
of oysters, ice cream and candy, to eat.
It is thought that J. B. White, the young
man who had his foot cut by the saw in the
Houser saw mill last week, will be compelled
to have that member amputated as the injury
has proven quite serious.
Mrs. Francis McBath, of Culp, Blair Co.,
and her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Albright,"and
two children of Tyrone, are visitors at the
home of Clayton Etters, of Oak Hall, this last
week. The former lady is the mother of
Mrs. Ecters.
Abram Holderman, who was so unlucky as
to get a hard fall two or three weeks agg, is
not getting along as well as could be desired
for besides suffering from his many bruises he
has contracted a very severe cold which is
feared will turn to pneumonia.
Elliott Thompson came home from Pitts-
burg on Friday where he has been in a kos-
pital for some weeks recovering {rom an oper-
ation for appendicitis. His cousin, Miss Ella
Cassady, of Pittsburg, accompanied him
home and will remain for several weeks, She
is a fine equestrian and is enjoying the riding
and driving of country life exceedingly.
The United Brethren people of Houserville,
who have had no minister since last fall have
secured a minister and he will begin his work
on Saturday evening, March 7th. Rev. Thos.
Mitman, of Williamsport, will then hold a
protracted meeting with the help of the pre-
siding elder of the district, Rev. J. I. L, Ress-
ler, Rev. Sparks, of Runville, and Rev. Dil-
lan, of Port Matilda, all are expected to lend
a helping band.
’
How California looks to a Centre Coun-
tian.
Los ANGELES, Cal., Feb. 3rd, 1903.
EpIToR OF THE DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN :
Dear Sir: By looking at your list of sub-
scribers you will notice my name appears
among the rest. A good mewsy paper like
the WATCHMAN is read with a great deal of
interest by a native of Centre county in this
distant State, I assure you.
Since coming to California many letters of
inquiry have been sent me, asking about the
advantages of the State, the climate, condi-
tions etc. Thinking that what would be of
interest to a féw, might be of interest to your
many readers, IT was prompted to write this
letter.
One who has never visited this State, and
made a study of its resources and natural ad-
vantages, can not appreciate what the State
holds in store for mankind.
The geographical position it occupies is
enough to insure its growth at a very rapid
rate. But its growth will be augmented by
many other natural advantages, which no
other State in the union possesses.
Southern California is blessed. with a cli-
mate, not found anywhere else on the globe.
Not perfect, but it may safely be asserted that
it approaches as near perfection ascan be
found. On rare occasions during the rainy
season this section of the State is visited with
light frosts, but never sufficient to damage
mature semi-tropical trees. Some belts are
subjected to heavier frosts than others. Oc-
casionally young trees are much damaged,
while in other localities all vegetables, such
as we grow in our eastern gardens, grow all
through the winter.
While it rains here it is very disagreeable,
but the sun shines so brightly after the rain
is over we feel compensated for all inconven-
ience caused by the rain.
Because of the delightful climate the city
of Los Angeles is distinctly a city of flowers.
The rare beauty of the ground surrounding
the attractive homes is a constant theme of
admiration to the eastern visitor. The mild
climate permits the most delicate plants and
trees to flourish in open air, At this time of
the year may be seen hedges of calla lilies
and geranium bushes, while the heliotrope,
jasmine and rose bushes cover the sides of
houses, each apparently trying to outdo the
other in brightness'and richness of color and
all making the air heavy with their delicious
perfume. To complete the surroundings of
the home, is a beautiful well kept lawn, shad-
ed with the stately palms, with the pepper,
encolyphis and grenilla trees along the cub
to add grace to beauty.
This part of the State has something more
substantial than a delightful climate to offer
those intending to make this their permanent
home. The soil in these valleys is very fer-
tile, being adopted to the growth of many
semi-tropical fruits. The orange is one of the
chief exports from here. The orange crop is
one which pays the rancher well for his time
and money spent. It, however, requires con-
stant care and attention to make orange cul-
ture profitable.
The English walnut ranch is one of the
most pfofitable; the nuts always command a
good price. The walnut ranch does not re-
quire so much attention as an orange ranch,
and pays more on the money invested. One
ranch of 30 acres last year yielded a net in-
come of $3,000. .The property
There are sections where wheat, corn and
barley are raised. Alfalfa is grown exten-
sively in the same localities. While there are
sections where hundreds of acres are devoted
to the raising of celery which is shipped east
by the train load. Winter Vegetables are
grown extensively and disposed of in eastern
markets realizing handsome profits.
This is practically an undeveloped country.
There are many opportunities here for the
man who has money. One seeking a profita-
ble investment would do well to come to this
State, This is the land of sunshine, promise
-and opportunity.
One cannot understand the climatic condi-
tions or the natural advantages, or appreciate
$he Deans ful scenery until he has visited the
Wishing you the success your paper de-
serves, I beg to remain i
Yours truly, ‘
_ JOHN G. MILLER.
William Potter's Expression
: tude.
: Philadelphia, Feb. 2nd, 1903.
To THE EDITOR WATCHMAN :
Dear Sir :—Permit me to thank my kind
friends in Bellefonte, and elsewhere. for
their interest and aid, rendered to me, while
pursuing my art course in the “Spring
Garden Institute.” The ‘‘Drexel Institute,’
and the ‘‘Academy of Fine Arts’ in Phila-
delphia, and to assure them, that I shall ever
cherish their good deeds, as largely a step-
ping stone to whatever of success I have at-
tained. About the beginning of this year I
was elected instructor of the modeling de-
partment in the ‘‘Spring Garden Institute,’
the first school I entered as a student. Prof.
Zeller, my first teacher there, ha.ing gone
to New York City.
I only refer to this honor to show to my
friends that I have not been idle.
Yours most obediently,
WILLIAM J. POTTER.
of Grati-
Real Estate ‘Fransfers.
been recorded during the past week by
Recorder John C. Row :
W. H. Thompson, et ux, to Linden Hall
Lumber Co., Jan. 24th, 1903 : 1400 acres
in Harris Twp. $1 Ete.
Peter Zettle to H. Howard Eisenhuth,
May 4th, 1901; two lots in Penn Twp.
$150.
C. A. Weaver, Admin., to William Long,
Feb. 7th, 1903 ; lot in Penn Twp. $400.
Ellen Ashman, et al, to Chas. T. Fry-
berger, Jan. 16th, 1902 ; lot in south Phil-
ipsburg. $387.50.
Martha Stuart’s heirs to Priscilla A.
‘Stnart, Aug. 12th, 1902; lot in Harris
Twp. $1 Ete.
Henry B. Meyer, et ux, to Jacob Houser,
Jan. 30th, 1903 ; farm in Ferguson Twp.
$5,600.
W. A. Murray, et ux, to Theodore D.
Boal, Jan. 10th, 1903 ; two lots in Harris
Twp. $347.93.
J. B. Shope, trustee eto., to E. A. Bul-
lock, May 24th, 1902; lot in Boggs Twp.
$300.
John P. Harris, trustee, to Asa Spencer.
Feb. 4th, 1903; lot in Philipsburg. $4,500.
0. L. Schoonover to Chas. Anderson,
Jan. 11th, 1903; lot in Rach Twp. 5
James Lewis Adm. to Josephine B.
Ligwit Feb. 1903; lot in Philipsburg Boro.
Ang. 25th, 1903; 17 acres in Marion Twp.
$6.38. -
is valued at
- $15,000. : Pr. mors gd Sl eit eo +
The following real estate transfers have
W.T. Speer, Treas., to Wm, Corman, |
Kept the Baby for Debt.
that Mrs. Rachael Lynch, of Glassport, |
kept the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Carrick in |
order to collect a milk bill. The Carricks
lived with Mrs. Lynch and placed their 2-
year-old babe in her care. Mrs. Lynch
admitted that she had refused to give up the
child until the milk bill was paid. The
The court ordered her to restore the child
to its parents end advised her to cellect
the bill in some other way.
New Advertisements.
ANTED.—A young lady to do light
house work for family of two. No wash-
Apply to W. GROSS MINGLE,
Bellefonte, Pa.
OR SALE AT A SACRIFICE.—A fine
A seven room house, good dry cellar, splen-
did attic, water and woodshed very convenient,
on easy terms. Call on or address
HENRY C. VITALINI,
243 south Spring street, Bellefonte
ALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.—A
valuable farm for sale, containing about
300 acres, in a BiEh state of cultivation; good
house, barn and outbuildings. Fine fruit orchard.
Joins experiment station at State College, Pa.
Flag station on Bellefonte Central rail-road.
Valuable ledge of limestone close to rail-road;
also large deposit of valuable building sand; iron
ore in Jarge quantities on part of it. Entire farm
under cultivation, except about 15 acres.
This property can be purchased either as a
whole or in parts on reasonable terms. It is
known as the “Hoy farm” and is occupied by
John Garner, as tenant.
JOBN M. DALE, Trustee
Bellefonte, Pa.
ing or baking.
48-7-2t *
48-T-tf
48-7-6t
| New Advertisements
Court proceedings Saturday developed | ~~
OTICE.—Transfer of Liquor License.
Notice is hereb, ven that a petition
asking for the transfer of the Brockerhoff house
license, South ward of Bellefonte, from Joseph
Brockerhoff to Horton 8. Ray, was this day filed
in the quarter session court.
Jan. 31st, 1903. M. 1. GARDNER,
48-6-3t Clerk.
EXECUTORS NOTICE.—Letters testi-
mentary on the estate of William Solt,
deceased late of Spring township having been
granted to the undersigned he requests all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to said estate
to make payment and those having claims against
the same to present them duly authenticated
for settlement. J. A. HAZEL, Executor,
49-G-61 * Axe Mann.
es
“There is more luck in a little bank book
than in a ship-load of dream books.”
THAT LUCKY BOOK
is possible for every one everywhere,
through our system of Mail Banking. You
can make your savings safe and secure.
4 PER CENT 4
ON SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ;
and for security there is pledged our
great Capital and Surplus of $2,500,000.00
rite for booklet explaining simple, safe
plan of Mail Banking.
COMMONWEALTH
REAL ESTATE & TRUST CO.
Pi1T18BURG, PA.
327-329-331 Fourth Avenue.
48-7
EC EA HC.
Bush’s Book Store.
EGAL NOTICE. — Applications for
Liquor License,—The following persons
have filed their petitions for Liquor License in
the office of the Clerk of the Court of Quarter
Sessions of Centre county, and that application
il be ade to the said Court Tuesday, March
rd, ;
TAVERN LICENSES,
C. M. and C. B. Garman.. Be , 8S.
Horton 8. Ray................ Hetomie, 5 ¥
George L, Doll.... i .% ge
D. B. Newcomer. ef +
W, L. Daggett................. ® TW. W,
Minnie B. Mapledoram... Philipsburg, 1st W.
re * 2nd W.
George Stott....
John Walton...
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Dorsey Meyers...
Christopher North.
Tempest Slinger....
Enoch Hugg.......
Joseph Peters.....
James W. Runkle...
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.. Centre Hall Boro
John M. Reish. Mil +e
Simon F. King Therm “
acob L. DeH Howard ay
Alois Kohlbecke: Boy Twp.
George Calyin King....... Gregg o
William Eckert...... Penn $8
James 8. Reish... Potter it
leads Shawyer ’"
. W. Pennington,. R “
Sharies T Kenned X nh
ohn G. Uzzell.... “
George B. Uzzell Show Sue ’
Lawrence Redding, #6 ££
..W. Coder............ . Liberty
Samuel B. Shaffer........... Miles 5d
WHOLESALE BEER.
John Anderson... Bellefonte, W. W.
Frank W. Greib. Philipsburg, 2nd W.
Ww; ALE LIQUOR.
Orin Vail. inne. Philipsburg, 2nd W.
WIOLESALE LIQUOR & BEER.
J ames I Chambers edit Bellefonte, WwW. W.
amuel- ers..... «Phi ;
Jamas Biss 18 lipsburg, 20d W.
ndrew Sommerville...... Rush
John McCartney...... ves w
Fred Eisenhaurer &
ter Jones.....
David Chambe!
Twp.
eee “. 8;
... Snow Shoe *
DISTILLER. \
Noah W. Eby..........eoun... Hai Twp.
John Molfoger rises etines Fg oP
M. I. GARDNER
48-7-3t Clerk. |
All the latest Band
and Orchestra mu-
sic and songs : :
A complete. Min-
strel and Olio : : :
GRAPHOPHONES AT GREAT-
LY REDUCED PRICES.
Records as low as
15cts. each what
others ask 30cts for
GEO. T. BUSH,
‘Bush Aicade, ' BELLEFONTE, PA.
4742
“College Hardware Co.
Tore
COLLEGE HARDWARE CO.
STATE COLLEGE,
PENNSYLVANIA. |
We firmly believe that every man and woman of modern means,
young and old, married or not, should read this
——_HOW WE SAVE FOR THE HOME,—
by keeping for their comfort and cofivenience a full line of Hard-
ware.
The home we supply with stoves of beauty and comfort—parlor
or cook—guaranteed to give satisfaction. The stew, broiler and
roaster; tin cup to the wash-boiler, either pressed or ‘made at our
shop from best charcoal tin, also copper ones, granite and marble-
ized ware.
Table cutlery of any grade you may select.
Spoons for
the tea as well as the cooking. Knives for the boy as well as the
man.
Forks, shovels and hoes, axes, saws, hammers, planes, pumps
and chains, nails, bolts and screws.
For the horse we have good warm blankets to protect him from
the cold. Nice warm blankets to wrap up’ yourself while driving.
Halters and tie ropes to make sure the horse is found at the same |
post you left him when you come to start home.
These and hundreds of useful hardware supples found on hand
and sold to you so reasonable that it will save you many dollars in
the course or a year by buying of us in preference to stores who
carry more but at the same time charge you accordingly to cover
their extra outlay of capital to make display.
It is our intention to sell for small profit and turn money, not
to keep it tied up in stock and demand high prices to ccver interest
on invested capital piled on the shelves. Come and see for your-
self, whether above is true or not,
COLLEGE HARDWARE CO.
State College, Pa.
New Advertisements. | New Advertisement,
ARM FOR RENT.—On Purdue moun-
tain, 3 miles from Bellefonte. 150 acres
Apply to
WM. BURNSIDE,
Bellefonte, Pa.
OGS FOR SALE.—Seven rabbit or
fox hounds, eleven months old, partially
trained, standard bred and beautifully market.
Address this office.
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 alsobas a front-
age on Logan St. Call on or write to
Mrs. SARA A. TEATS,
46-30tf Bellefonte, Pa.
cleared.
DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Let-
ters of administration on the estate of
Elizabeth E. Pthrock, deceased late of Liberty
OR SALE.—Nice
lumi os @ township ".u been granted to the undersign -
State College can
be hased ch 5
applying to Moe EE. BROWN. by ed he requerh. ersons knowing themselves in-
48-5-tf ; Boalsburg, Pa. debted {~ = te to make immediate pay-
: ment, a hese having claims against the same
SALE.—A good young eow. Will | joni-™"" Adare duly suthentiéaied for settle:
i = ’ . SS.
: be fresh in a few days with second calf, meus Xe CHARLES ROTHROCK,
Inquire of J. KYLE McFARLANE, 48-2-6t* Osceola Mills, Pa
at Allison’s Store.
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,
AILORING
$32 North 10th St., Philadelphia. A NEAT FIT,
Formerly of Bellefonte. 47-37-1yT1.% GOOD WORK
HARTER NOTICE.—Notice is hereby PRICES LOW.
given that an a PHication will be made
to his excellency Samuel Pennypacker, Governor
of Pennsylvania, for a charter to be granted to
the “Hayes Run Fire Brick company’ being its
principal office at Hayes Run, Centre county,
whose proposed business will be the mining man-
ufacturing, buying and selling of fire clay and ;
the manufacturing and marketing of fire brick
and other products of fire clay and for this pur-
se to have the power of owning, leasing and
uying land. Application will be made Monday,
March 10th, 1903.
T. W. STEVENSON,
48-7-3t Solicitor.
Also Gentlemens Suits, Ladies
Coats, Jackets and Skirts, cleaned,
repaired and pressed.......cieeennes
Shop next door to Adams Express
office, Bush House Block...............
47-45-41
G. W. CHAMBERS.
Shoes. Shoes.
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LADIE
We have another big bargain for you.
This time we have 600 pairs of fine shoes that we will
sell at a big sacrifice. They were purchased from a Roches-
ter manufacturer who needed the money. We got thelot at
a price less than the cost to make.
THEY ARE WORTH $2.50 AND $3.00 A PAIR
AND WE WILL CLOSE THEM OUT AT §$I.75.
They are made of Patent Kid, Vici Kid, Box Calf and
Enamel leather light and heavy soles, Kid and Patent tips,
lace and blucher style, Military heels, all good, new up-to-
date Shoes. You can save from 75c. to $1.25 on a pair.
; This is the Best Bargain
we Have ever Offered.
Ladies living out of town who can not get to our store,
if you will send us $1.75 we will send you a pair express paid
to any part of the county.
YEAGER & DAVIS,
Shoe Money Savers
47-47 Bellefonte and Philipsburg, Pa.
Lyon & Co. xs yon & CoO.
LYON & CO LYON & CO.
We are receiving new Spring goods
daily. Just opened a big assortment of
new Dress Goods, Cloths, and fine Wash-
able Stuff.
The new Cloth, “Snow Flake,” in
®
all shades, 58 inches wide, only $1.25.
All Winter Goods are still selling at
great reductions.
LYON & CO.
47-17
LYON & CO.
Bellefonte, Pa.
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