A NEw IDEA ADVANCED.—The discus- sion that has been going on at intervals ever since the Curtin memorial and sol- dier’s monument became more than an ideal in the minds of its promoters has brought out many suggestions as to what would be the most lasting and appropriate manner of memorial to erect. Some have urged a monolith or shaft, others a hospital, others a public library and museum and of late there has been considerable sentiment chrystalizing around a thought dropped by Gen. Beaver at the last annual gathering of the Veterans’ As- sociation, at Pine Grove Mills, in which he suggested the future purchasing of the home of the late War Governor and converting it into a soldiers’ retreat, museum, library and home for the D. A. R. A gentleman bas continued the discussion by injecting an entirely new idea into it,which we pub- lish below for your consideration. What- ever else may be said of it, in theory it is ideal. ~~ EDITOR OF THE DEMOCRATIC WATCHMAN : Dear Sir : As an humble reader of your worthy paper I have noticed a number of suggestions relative to the best method of investing the funds raised for a monument in honor of Gov. A. G. Curtin and the sol- diers. The suggestions have been commend- able ones and worthy of consideration ; but as I view the matter, the thought occurs to me that there is still another way of invest- ing the money that will prove more beneficial than those that have been suggested. The monument towering to the skies teaches many useful lessons to those who are capable of grasping the higher meaning, but for us to learn the aesthetic lesson of pure, lofty and noble lives from the sculptor’s art, as depicted in the massive structure of granite, we must first have the ability to have and to hold lofty ideals and pure mo- tives. These may be inherited, but their true beauty can only be fully realized by a systematic development which may be partially obtained through our surroundings, and by educational advantages. No new principle is formed in the mind of a person by observing the skill of an artist; it only has the tendency to bring forth that which already exists. No aleviation for a single individual can be found in a cold marble monument ; it only touches the emotions through the eye; ap- preciated by some, condemned by others, and is of necessity of short duration, while that which starts a new desire for a more noble life, and enables one to grasp higher ideals not only assists one to appreciate the aesthetic side of art and nature, but it implants in a human being the only true and substantial monument in memory of him who was the cause of planting the new seed from which lives for generations are lifted from degrada- tion and made the bulwark of the Nation. It is true that Gov. A. G. Curtin has left his memory in the hearts of a grateful State and Nation in being instrumental in found- ing a more perfect free school system and a home for the soldier’s orphan ; but there are today thousands of neglected and homeless boys in the towns and cities of Pennsylvania who, through lack of proper employment, hecome vagrants and eventually menacers of society. To my mind there is a wide field in which to work, and in which to build a grand,lofty monument which will last while the ages roll, and who knows but that it may form the bridge over which many may reach eternity ? Build it in the hearts and lives of the neglected and homeless boys of our land ; teach them to be men of lofty ideals through industry and example ; teach them to ex- pand and exercise the intellectual and physical powers that have been entrusted to their keeping ; teach them to depend on their own resources, and thereby enable them to be true, upright, conscientous Amer- ican citizens: This to my mind is not an impossibility, but may be fully realized, and by so doing a perennial monument will be constructed in honor of the late Gov. A. G. Curtin which, I believe, the Governor, if living, would heartily approve and com- mend. Why spend thousands of dollars for that which gratifies the eye of a few? Why not invest in that which will not only please the passer-by,but will as well satisfy the physical and intellectual lives of the neglected youths of the rising generations ? Why not purchase a farm in the vicinity of Bellefonte, and erect there on a home and retreat for the boys of our towns and cities who without proper training and employ- ment are drifting into channels of vice and vagrancy ? In a home of this kind the boys can be pro- vided with employment, and with all that is necessary for fully developing their in- tellectual and physical powers, and be taught that independence comes through industry, and that industry, with economy, leads to wealth, power and influence. A boy who is taught to be industrious and upright will not in after years be an inmate of a penal institu- tion ; for such persons, as a rule, come from the boys of our towns and cities who spend their time loafing on the street corners. An institution of this kind will be self sustaining, to say nothing of the hundreds of boys who can look back with pride and say “T am a man because of the lessons received through {he honor and name of Gov. A. G Curtin,” and the soldiers of Centre county. MET A BEAR IN THE HIGHWAY.—Harry E. Knarr, principal of the school of Beech Creek, had an experience a few evenings ago that he is not likely to forget soon. He lives with his parents some distance from the town and usunally walks back and forth from the school to his home. On the eventful evening he was a little later than usual and darkness had fallen over all, yet there was enough light to distin- guish objects for a short distance in the road. - ‘When he approached the lane leading into the Linn farm, which is about a mile from town, he noticed a dark object in the road ahead of him. Not paying any par- ticalar attention to it, however, he walked on until he was brought to an abrupt halt and stacding erect in front of him was a fair sized black bear. The bear made no advance, neither did Kparr. They stood —probably both frightened nearly out of their wits—looking at each other fora moment, then the bear dropped onto all fours and trotted out the lane toward Lion’s, while the young school master heaved a sigh of relief and struck for home. Pine Grove Mention. Mrs. Jacob Keller is visiting her sons, in Pittsburg, this week. Supervisor I. D. Musser and wife ‘were guests at the Kepler home over Sunday. H. M, Krebs and wife and little daughter, are visiting relatives in the Mountain city, this week. Mrs. J. G. Hess and Miss Sue Dannley left Wednesday for a visit in Ohio, where they will have their headquarters at Medina. Postmaster Hess will board himself during his better half’s absence. Our thanks are due Hon. J. Will Kepler fora copy of the latest edition of Smull’s Hand Book. On Tuesday night Luther Sunday, of Fair- brook, found one of his good horses dead in the pasture field. Mrs. Cyrus Goss, who was ill unto death last week at the home of her son in Houtz- dale, is very much improved. The loser of a good driving glove can have it by calling on Jacob McClellan, who farms for Hon. J. W. Kepler. From the amount of firing along Tussey mountain on the first day of the hunt the turkey tribe must be plenty. Miss Gertrude Miller is making a pro- longed visit at the home of her sister, Mrs. R. C. Lemon, at Morgantown, W. Va. Mrs. Frank Kennedy, Mrs. Cyrus John- son, Mrs. Fannie Harpster, H. H. Goss and Barbara Krebs, are on the sick list. A. M. Brown returned from a trip to Dixie last week and brought with him two car loads of cattle ready for the block. Miss Pear! Weaver, a daughter of the late Prof. Weaver, is here from Altoona, visiting relatives and the friends of her childhood. Jacob McClellan is thus far wearing the belt as the champion coon hunter. He has five large ones to his credit in two evenings. Frank Geist, an employe in the Altoona shops, is home nursing a badly smashed hand which was caught in the pony of an engine. G. W. Keichline never had any particular love for dogs and it has not been increased at all since a big canine set his nippers in his side. George Weaver, of New York City, isat the home of his father, D. H. Weaver, who now resides at the old Sample corner, for a little rest. Mrs. Anna Gettig and her three little girls who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, left for her home in Altoona Monday. Rev. Hepler very ably filled the pulpit in the Presbyterian church on last Sunday evening. He was greeted with a full house and while here he was entertained at W. H. McCracken’s home in the Glades. Paul Bailey, one of the Pennsy’s trusted employes at Altoona, is at his parental home, W. H. Bailey’s, for a few days off. We are inclined to take it as a kind of a preliminary visit. The kind that abideth. Smith brothers, the hustling furniture dealers, straight out Democrats, and all- around good fellows, of Spring Mills, were here for the first day’s hunt on their old camping ground on fTussey mountain. J. R. Smith has returned from the German hospital in Philadelphia, where he had a cancerous growth removed from his left hand by the celebrated surgeon. While in Philadelphia he stopped at the St. Elmo. Prof. M. E. Heberling, of the Baileyville high school, is prepared to give instructions in music. On Monday he had a splendid organ placed in the school room to which Miss Lytle and Miss Ward gave the artistic touch. Mrs. Harry Sager, of Reedsville, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sunday, at Rock Springs. Mr. Sager is billed for a hunt with the Rock Springs hunting and fishing club, which is arranging to pitch its big wall tent on Tussey’s rugged heights. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Barto are mourning the death of their baby daughter Edna May. She was two months old and died on the 8th, at their home at Tadpole. Interment was made on Friday afternoon in the Gates- burg burying ground, Rev. Aikens officiating. Farmer David Krebs is receiving congratu- lations over the arrival of a fine young son at his home on Saturday morning. This is number 2 in that happy family, sister Bella having attained the dignity of thirteen years. Girls are nice but boys do excel as they walk along life’s pathway by the side of papa. A very pleasant surprise party was given on Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milo B. Campbell in honor of Miss Myrtle Patton’s 18th birthday. The beauti- ful parlors were filled with jolly young folks early in the evening. Miss Myrtle had been decoyed from home and on her return was greatly surprised with the rest of her friends who had assembled to enjoy the celebration. The entire affair had been arranged by her aunt, Mrs. Campbell, and it was a red letter occassion for everyone present. Lemont. Robert Osman and family are visiting in these parts this week. The directors met Monday evening to ap- point a board of health. James M. Williams and family Sundayed at the home of Mrs. Julia Williams. Mrs. Jacob S. Herman and Mrs. James Longwell are visiting friends in Philipsburg this week. Mrs. Robert Lytle, of Bellwood, returned home Friday after spending a few pleasant days visiting in these parts. Mrs. Abraham Evey, of Pittsburg, is here for a few weeks stay at the home of her parents,{Isaac Armstrong’s. The carpenters are putting a roof on the Jacob Bottorf barn, on the farm farmed by Harry F. Houtz this week. Rev. May Whitehead, the U. B. minister, delivered her first sermon for the year, at the Houserville church, Sunday. The northern lights shone beautifully early Monday evening. It was a grand sight for all observers of nature. George R. Roan returned home from Al- toona, Thursday of last week, where he had been for the purpose of resting and to try to regain his health. The carpenters are putting on the finishing touches to John I. Thompson’s new house, which William Mulbarger intends occupy- ing in the near future. Rev. D. E. Hepler preached to a large con- gregation Sunday, as many were pleased to hear him again in his old pulpit in the Presbyterian church. Monday night of last week some one was trying to take that which was not his from the barn of A. J. Witmer, and he hurried him away by discharging his gun twice. So it would be well for such person or persons to stop such work if they know what is best for them, Hublersburg. Mr. and Mrs. David Hubler were in town last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Best visited friends at Spring Mills last week. Fay Hess, of Lamar, was 2 pleasant guest at the home of T. L. Kessinger Sxuday. George Kerns and wife, of Pittsburg, visit- ed at the home of Daniel Kerns last week. Whitmer Lee, of Centre Hall, is spending several weeks at the home of his uncle, J. W. Lee. A party of young people were pleasantly entertained at the home of Dr. McCormick, Friday evening. Edward Moore and sister Margaret, of State College, were entertained at the home of their uncle, Dr. McCormick. Paul Carner, employed by the Westing- house Mfg. Co., at East Pittsburg, spent the week under the parental roof. The ventriloquist who spent Monday and Tuesday nights in our midst amused the peo- ple beyond their expectations. His show was very entertaining. Charles Rouse, accompanied by his sister- in-law, Mrs. Geo. Rouse, of New Bloomfield, after visiting friends in Ohio, arrived in town Monday and are guests of E. L. Berg- stresser. Smuliton. Maggie Winters is able to be out again. Geo. Crouse and family made a short visit to Penn Hall. Joseph Moyer purchased the farm owned by John Wolfe, deceased. Dr. Hosterman, dentist, was a caller in town during the past week. Chas. Shaffer has returned home from Lewistown, where he was employed. John Waite Sr., has gone to make his fu- ture home with his son Samuel, at Pleasant Gap. W. J. Hackenberg, our enterprising mer- chant, spent a few days at the Lewisburg fair. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Breon spent a day with their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Long, of Mackeyville. Meryl Winklebleck and Chas. Shaffer, spent Sunday of the past week at Booneville. What was the attraction ? Mrs. John Long, of Red Oak, Iowa. ac- companied by Mrs. Calvin Crouse, was the guest of friends and relatives in our town on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Hoy, from Hublersburg, Mrs. Sparr, of Boalsburg, and Mrs. Sallie Brungard were guests at the home of Newton Brungard. Howard, . Ore Allison, of Snow Shoe, visited our town last week. H. A. Moore made a business trip to Belle- foute on Tuesday. John Thompson, of Snow Shoe, was in our town this week. B. Weber Thomas spent Sunday with his Normal friends in Lock Haven. Mrs. D. S. Laylow, of Newberry, paid Mrs, B. Weber a shert visit on Saturday. Miss Clara Kurtz, of Williamsport, spent Sunday at the home of her brother, Dr. Kurtz. Mrs. John White, of Farrandsville, spent the past week with her sister, Mrs. Wm. Henderson. Miss Susie Pletcher, school mistress at Stormstown, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents. The loads of apples going through our town prove there must be a good bit of cider being made. Miss Nellie Burns returned home, on Monday, after spending a few weeks very pleasantly in Philadelphia anda Milton. Miss Jennie Holter, after spending the past ten days with friends and relatives, de- parted on Tuesday for her home at Williams- port. Ben Strunk has opened a new barber shop in the building vacated by W. E. Confer. He has a good trade, which proves he is a pretty good barber. MARRIAGE LICENSES.—Following is the list of marriage licenses granted by or- phan’s court clerk, A. G. Archey, during the week. Chas. B. Callaban and Grace Copelin, both of Philipsburg. Chas. Siram and Elida Lindor, both of Philipsburg. Calvin Hoy, of Zion, and Sadie Gorder, of Bellefonte. James H. Meyers, of Beech Creek, Mary M. Walker, of Romola. Van and Jerry B. Hanscom, of Winburn, and Rosa Fahr, of Julian. Wm. I. Harvey, of Flemington, and Anna B. Lucas, of Howard. Geo. A. Jacobs, of State College, and Catharine F. McElwain, of Howard. Harry E. Clevenstine, of Bellefonte, and Carrie Gabenslaben, of Hanover. Elyard G. Dearmitt and Mary E. Kuhn, both of Mingoville. Paul Bailey, of Pine Grove Mills, and Jennie M. From, State College. Real Estate ‘Transfers. The following real estate transfers have been recorded during the past week by Recorder John C. Rowe : Wm. Ross to Henry W. Mahar, dated Sept. 24th, 1903, 2847 acres in Centre Co. consideration $1. Jeffrey Hayes et ux to Wm. Hayes, dated July 11th, 1896, land in Rush Twp; consideration $5. Wm. Hayes et ux to John Hindle dated Aug. 29th, 1903, land in Rush Twp; con- sideration $300. John Hindle to Gussie Hindle, dated Sept. 28th, 1903, land in Rush Twp; con- sideration $1. Wm. Hayes et al to John Hindle dat- ed Aug. 29th, 1903, land in Rush Twp; consideration $400. Hannah Harris et al to Harriet Long, dated Sept. 30th, 1903, property in Philips- burg consideration $1. Martin Laughlin’s Exr. to Nannie J. Twitmire, dated Oct. 9th, 1903 property in Bellefonte,consideration $935. Asa. Hogancamp to Sarah A. Fike, dat- ed Nov. 5th, 1897, lot in Rush Twp; con- sideration $80. J. D. Hicks et ux to Henry Lytle, dated June 29th, 1903, lot in Half Moon Twp; consideration $30. Emma S. Confer et bar to N. B. Spang- ler dated May 19th, 1903, land in Howard .T'wp; consideration $75. N. B. Spangler et ux to Mollie Miller, dated Sept. 21st, 1903, land in Howard Twp; consideration $75. John M. Ward to Alfred Stewart, dated June 15th, 1896, lot in Bellefonte, Pa., con- sideration $550, Robt L. Hughes heirs to Jennie Champ, dated Jan. 1st, 1903, property in Philips- burg; consideration $5,900. Hannah Harris et al to Harriet Long dated Sept. 306h,1903, property in Philips- burg; consideration $1. William Hayes et ux to John Hindle, dated Aug. 29th, 1903, property in Rush Twp; consideration $300. Jeffrey Hayes et ux to Wm. E. Hay®%, dated July 11th, 1896, lot in Rush Twp; consideration $5. John Hindle to Gussie Hindle, dated Sept. 28th,1903, lot in Rush Twp;consider- ation $1. ss New Advertisements. OR SALE AT A SACRIFICE.—A fine seven room house, good dry cellar, splen- did attic, water and woodshed very convenient, on easy terms. Call on or address HENRY C. VITALINI, 48-7-tf 243 south Spring street, Bellefonte EN TO WORK IN WOODS—Wanted at Cove Forge, Pa. 20 men and 6 teams to do general woods work, aut logs and make ties, haul same to railroad. Pay every two weeks if desired. Call on or address D. WALKER, 48-39-3t* Cove Forge, Pa. House FOR SALE—Two-story frame, Queen Anne house on Linn street Belle- fonte. Steam heat, modern sanitary equipment and bath, the property known as the Woodcock home. Also the two tenements on Lamb street. Call on or address John M. All in good repair. 48-41-tf, Dale, Att'y for Anna J. Valentine. ANTED.—A trustworthy gentleman or lady in each county to manage for an old established house of solid financial standing. A straight bona fide weekly salary of $18.00 paid by check each Monday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for ex- penses. Enclose addressed envelope. Manager, 360 Caxton Bidg., Chicago. 48-40-66 ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.— The partnership heretofore existing be- tween C. A. Walizer and Orlando Smith, for the conduct of a meat market in Howard, Pa., is this day mutually dissolved, C. A. Walizer having pur- chased the business, will continue at the old stand in his own name. All bills payable to the old firm will be collected by him and he will assume all liabilities. . A. WALIZER Howard, Pa., C s Oct. 14th, 1903, 48-41-3t ORLANDO SMITH. XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—Letters testa- mentary on the estate of Samuel Brugger, late of the borough of Unionville, Dec’d. having been granted the undersigned they hereby notify all parties knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate settlement thereof and those having claims to present the same, properly authenticated, for payment MARGARET BRUGGER, JOHN P. BRUGGER, ForTNEY AND WALKER, Executors. Attys. 48-41-6t Fleming, Pa. Toe GOSS INSURANCE AGENCY Represents some of the best fire insurance companies. All cash, no mutuals. Also agent for the NEW YORK LIFE— All business promptly attend- ed to. Call or address S. E. GOSS, Bellefonte, Pa. Successor to John C. Miller. Office second floor Bush Arcade, Bellefonte, Pa. 48-40-1m CaTavissa CAR AND FOUNDRY COMPANY, CATAWISSA, PA. PLANT COVERS 414 ACRES. Prompt Service. Good Quality. Lowest Quotations. BUILDERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF BITUMINOUS MINE CARS, CAPACITY 25 PER DAY mA |, (Jenene CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND MINE EQUIPMENTS GENERALLY. Mine Car Wheels, spoke or hub oiler, with or without axles, A SPECIALTY. Our wheels are all tested before leaving works, and will run 6000 miles without wear- ing. We use nothing but charcoal iron and old railroad car wheels. You can’t make a good mine car wheel with any other mixture. 48-17-2m FOR The name Eldredge has $jo0a Fi he BI Tan e Sewin achine THIRTY Fou = Eldred ere is a New redge YEARS BETTER than EVE y and Superior to all oth- ers. Positive take-up; self setting need- le; self threading Scuttle ; automatic tension release; automatic bobbin winder; Jotive four motion feed ; cap- ped needle bar; ball bearing wheel and pitman; five BY laminated woodwork with a beautiful set of nickeled steel attachments in velvet lined fancy metal 0X. Ask your dealer for the Improved Eldredge *“B,” and do not buy any machine until you have seen it. NATIONAL SEWING MACHINE BELVIDERE, 1LLINOIS. CO. 93 Reade Street, New York City. 46 Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. 48-39-6m Hearst Building, San Francisco, Cal. New Advertisements, New Advertisements. R SALE.—A good Double Heater for sale. Inquire of J. KYLE McFARLANE, Bellefonte, Pa. 48-41-tf OR SALE.—Nicely located lots at State College can purchased cheap by applying to Mzs. E. E. BROWN, 48-5-tf Boalsburg, Pa. HARTER NOTICE. —Notice is hereby given that an application will be made fo the Governor of Pennsylvania on Monday the 2nd day of November, A. D. 1903, under the Aet of As- sembly approved April 29th, 1874, and its supple- ments for a charter to a proposed corporation to be formed for the puropse of mining and quarry- ing clay and stone, preparing and marketing the same, and manufacturing clay and stone into brick and concrete, the name of the said corpora- tion to be The Howard Brick Company. ELLIS L. oT, 48-40.3t ORVIS, Solici or SS STS AMB ST. PROPERTY FOR SALE.— Two houses on a 50x75 lot on east Lamb street are for sale. Both in condition and renting well. - Property of Mrs. Mary Blanchard estate. Inquire De JNO. M. DA Atty. 48-29-tf Bellefonte, Pa. 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. OARDING IN PHILADELPHIA.— Parties visiting Philadelphia can have first class board and all accommodations, within walking distance of the business district, and places of interest. Terms $1.00 and $1.50 per day. pecial rates by the week. Apply to MRS. EDWARDS, Shoes. 1606 Green St., Philadelphia. Formerly of Bellefonte. 47-37-1yr.* -— RR RR — Shoes. and keep the feet dry. all winter and keep the 47-47 Bl Bl De DD DD DL A DO DE DLO AD AD AS DO AD LD ob AD Sh oD oo Dd DE. AE. AS Do Bo Lyon & Co. 3 WHEN YOU WANT GOOD SCHOOL SHOES COME TO US We have the kind that will wear all winter Also, we have the best heavy shoes for La- dies for country wear, the kind that will wear feet dry. YEAGER & DAVIS, Shoe Money Savers Bellefonte and Philipsburg, Pa. Lyon & Co. V's LYON & CO houses. Shoes, Carpets. LYON & CO. 47-17 bo Dd DA _Db_Dl BD DD DO DA_Ll DD DD AD OL SD Db Ab AD ob Sb ob Oh DD DA OL Ob OA DO OO. AL Ob OL ob We wish every one to accept this as a per- sonal invitation to visit our store. We can show a larger assortment than other We can suit all tastes and prices. We can show you a magnificent line of Dress Goods, Dry Goods, Flannels, Hosiery and Gloves, Blankets, Comfortables, Lace and Heavy Curtains, Ladies, Misses and Infants Coats, Men’s, Youth’s and Boy's Suits, We will interest everyone in our complete assortment and prices that will save you money. Bellefonte, Pa. LYON & CO. Overcoats, VY VY VY YY YY YY UY UY YY UY YY UY UY YY WP YY YY YY YY rN YY YY YY YY 7 YY YY YY
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