Bewrraic Yada Bellefonte, Pa., June 10, 1904. P. GRAY MEEK, aa Ebpr1rtor Terms or SusscriprioN,—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance.........cervenen Paid before expiration of year. Paid after expiration of year _ Democratic County Ticket. For President Judge: ELL1s L. Orvis Esq. of Bellefonte. For Assembly: \ J. W. KEPLER, of Ferguson Twp. JoHN NoLL, of Bellefonte. For Prothonotary: ARTHUR B. KIMPORT, of Harris Twp. For District Attorney: W. G. RUNKLE, of Bellefonte. For County Surveyor: J. H. WETZEL, of Bellefonte. mass A Strong Ticket Named for Demo- crats to Rally To. The Democracy of Centre County Met in Conven- tion Tuesday and Named a Ticket that Will Command the Support of Men of all Parties. 4 Convention Notable for the Number of Old Men of the Party who Participated in it. If there was a particle of doubt in the mind of anyone as to the earnestness of the Democracy of Centre connty or its desire to give the voters a good clean ticket to support next fall it must all have been dis- sipated by the character and action of the convention of the party which was held in the court house here on Tuesday. Not with- in a score or more of yearshas there been such a gathering of the old war horses of the party and notwithstanding there was only one contest for a nomination every delegate but one was present and voting. From the vicinity of Philipsburg came those staunch old-time leaders Wm. Hess, John B. Long and Sol Schmidt to encour- age the younger men of the party who have taken up the active work over there. From the Bald Eagle valley were former treasurer John Q. Miles, former register G. W. Ram- berger, former district attorney John F. Potter, and John Glenn. Former sheriff B. F. Shaffer was present in the conven- tion and seated in other parts of the audi- torium were S. A. McQuistion, Hammon Sechler, and John M. Keichline, of Belle- fonte ; J. C. Sauers, of State College ; Cap’t. W. H. Fry and J. H. Miller, of Ferguson ; ’Squire W. A. Murray, of Harris; D. J. Meyer, Centre Hall, and Andrew Ocker, of Miles. There were 80 many of the men whe bave been dropping out to make places for the younger workers that their appearance could not but be suggestive; indicating that they realized the importance of the campaign to be opened that day and were on hand to see that it was started right. A dignified, non-partisan, non-political judge is what Centre county is crying for and while the nomination of Mr. Ellis L. Orvis was a certainty the veterans are aroused to encourage the younger men in the great effort that is to be made to purge the bench of Centre county of the charges of corruption that are recorded against it. The'convention was called to order by the county chairman at 12:20. After secretary J. K. Johnson had read the call the roll was called, showing every delegate but one present. This being done nominations for permanent chairman were declared in order. W. F. Smith, of Millheim, named Col. J. L. Spangler whose selection was made unanimously. Owing to the amount of business to be transacted Col. Spangler made no further speech than to thank the delegates for the honor accorded him. Upon motion of Paul Fortney, seconded by John M. Keichline, Chas. R. Kurtz and George R. Meek, were made secretaries. For tellers W. H. Fry, of Ferguson, named H.F. McManaway, of Miles, and W. F. Kelley, of Bellefonte. Mr. Keichline seconded their nomination and they were chosen by acclamation. A. Weber, of How- ard, placed W. F. Smith, of Millheim, in nomination for reading clerk. He was elected by acclamation.. Then George L. Goodbart, of Potter, moved an order of business that was adopted. With the routine of organization com- pleted chairman Spangler appointed the following committees : On Resolutions : Dr. F. K. White, Phil- ipsburg ; W. H. Fry, Ferguson; L. B. Frank, Miles ; A. Weber, Howard ; S. A. McQuistion, Bellefonte; Jobn B. Long, Rush, and M. D. Kelley, Snow Shoe. On Credentials : Hammon Sechler, Belle- fonte; Geo. W. Rumberger, Unionville; J. ‘W. Orr, Marion; D. J. Meyer, Centre Hall; W. A. Murray, Harris; Geo. L. Goodbart, Potter, and J. D. Miller, of Walker. ORVIS NAMED AMID CHEERS. Scarcely had the chairman announced the convention ready to receive nomina- tione for the office of president judge ere J. C. Meyer Esq., arose to name a man whose ‘legal mind is of the keenest, whose moral character is spotless and whose personal de- meanor is that of dignity itself.” Mr. Meyer spoke of *‘the signs that portend an awakening of Democracy to great achieve- ments this fall and with them must come the disintegration of the trusts that make millionaires of the few at the cost of the many.”” Speaking further, he said, “‘the people of Centre county demand that poli- tics be divorced from the great and sacred trust, the courts, and looking to that end I have the honor to name a man who, like Caesar’s wile, is above reproach: I name my friend and colleague Ellis L. Orvis, of Beliefonte.”” Mr. Meyer took his seat amid cheers and after an enthusiastic seo- onding speech by Jobn M. Keichline Esq, the nomination of Mr. Orvis was made by acclamation. ; THE ASSEMBLYMEN CHOSEN. The next order of business was the nom- ination of two candidates for Assembly. John M. Keichline placed the name of John Noll, of Bellefonte, before the con- vention in a speech setting forth the hon- orable position Mr. Noll holds in this com- munity, as well as his long and valiant war record. It was seconded by Panl Fortney. Sol. Schmidt, of Philipsburg, was spon- sor for Mr. Jacob Swires, of that place,and made quite an effective speech in placing that gentleman before the convention. Then Dr. F. K. White, of Philipsburg, named the Hon. J. W. Kepler, of Fergu- son, and Mr. John F. Potter, of Milesburg, announced that he had withdrawn from the contest. The balloting resulted as follows : 1st 2nd Swires......c..ccinnnristnnenne The second ballot was really not nec- essary, for according to precedent both Kepler and Noll were nominated on the first, but inasmuch as there had been some discussion as to the number of votes requi- site to nominate two men when three were before the convention and each dele- gate had two votes, the chair ordered a sec- ond ballot in order that all parties might be perfectly satisfied. KIMPORT NAMED FOR PROTHONOTARY. When nominations for prothonotary were declared in order Squire W. A. Murray, of Boalsburg, named Arthur B. Kimport, of Harris. Squire Murray’s speech was of the old-fashioned earnest sort that bespoke his complete faith in the young man he endorsed and it was followed by seconds by Jimmy Sawb, of Harris, and G. W. Rumberger, of Unionville. Mr. Kimports’ nomination was made by acclamation. WILLIAM GROH RUNKLE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Paul Fortney, of tke South ward, nomi- nated William Groh Rankle, of Bellefonte, for district attorney and after a rousing seconding speech by John M. Keichline it was made by acclamation. It was not expected that a roll call would be necessary at this juncture, but as there were no regularly announced candi- dates for county surveyor both J. H. Wet- zel, of Bellefonte, and S. K. Emerick, of Union, were named. The ballot resulted as follows: Wetzel Emerick... cima 22 This concluded the nomination of can- didates. The next matter brought before the convention was a resolution made by F. K. White in which N. B. Spangler, W. G. Morrison and Ed. Jones were named as congressional conferees and instructed to use all honorable means toward securing the nomination of George M. Dimeling, of Cleaifield, for Congress. The resolution was carried. Upon motion of Dr. White Capt. H. S. Taylor was elected chairman of the county Democracy for 1905. THE RESOLUTIONS. The business of the convention being over the resolutions were read as below and short speeches were made by Col. John A. Woodward, of Howard, and Col. J. L. Spangler before adjournment. First. We affirm our adherence to, and faith in, the principles of our party as taught by its founders; and we congratulate the Democracy of Centre county, as well as of the State and nation, that upon those cardinal principles of Democratic faith and their application to the vital, pressing questions of the day, we all stand united. Second. We commend that declaration of President McKinley in his last public address, when he said that “A system which provides a mutual exchange of commodities is manifestly essential to the continual healthfulness and rowth of our export trade. We must not repose in fancied security that we can forever sell every- thing and buy little or nothing. The period of exclusiveness is past. The expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem: commercial wars are unprofitable; a policy of 200d will and friendly relations will prevent re- risals.” > While we recognize the right of capital in all legitimate lines of enterprise to combine for the increase of business, for the enhancement of profits by enlarging productive capacity and by decreasing the cost of production, thus lessening the price to the consumer, yet when such combi- nation, in its purpose or effect, creates or tends to create a monopoly of its production; to re- strain trade; to stifle competition; to increase cost to the consumer, or to control the market for the labor it employs, it violates the spirit of our laws, becomes inimical to public welfare and peace, and should be so regulated, controlled or prohibited by law as to protect the public inter- ests, We believe that a majority of the unlawful trusts now in existence are the direct and natur- al result of the excessive Republican tariff du- ties, which destroy competition, and inevitably breed combinations for monopoly. To remedy this evil should be one of the first purposes of sang Ievision- To such revision our party stands edged. P Tuirp. We deplore the continued existence of labor troubles and express the earnest hope that through concession, arbitration, moderation, and fair dealing adjustments may be reached. While we concede to capital and employers the utmost protection guaranteed by the constitution and the laws, we maintain that labor also has the right to that protection which comes through proper organization and union. Fourtn. We deplore the present prostration of business and the enforced idleness of toiling multitudes by the general closing of furnaces, mines and factories, and the wholesale dismissal of faithful employes by the great transportation companies of the country. Thus, deprived of a fair opportunity to earn a decent livelihood and compelled to pay for the necessaries of lile the exorbitant prices extorted by the trusts, our peo- ple are facing the double danger of idleness and want. For eight years the Republican party has been entrenched in power in every department of the government, has constantly proclaimed it- self the author and creator of our prosperity, and now when our exports are diminishing, our in- dustries paralized, workmen idle, business de- moralized, capital discouraged, we place the re- sponsibility where it belongs and hold President Roosevelt and the Republican policies account. able for the present deplorable condition of busi- ness—all of which again forcefully illustrates to the American people that the tariff upon which such prosperity is built is a fraud and a snare used by the corporations, combines and trusts to oppress and plunder the people. Frrra. We demand that our courts be, in name as well as in fact, “Temples of Justice,” where law and equity shall be so administered as to command the uniyersal respect and confidence of the people, and to this end we earnestly pro- test against the prostitution of the judicial office by participation in factional palitics, resulting in such distribution of court favors and patronage as to reward partisan adherents and to coerce and punish political opponents. The sacred ot- fice ot an upright judge and the dubious occupa- tion of a practical politician are incompatible, and their conjunction is a menace to the ‘‘ina- lienable rights of life, liberty and property.” Our people, ever jealous in maintaining the pur- ity and dignity of the judiciary, have invariabl disregarded partisan feelings to rebuke a parti- san judge—we call attenticn {o the result in neighboring judicial districts, where the people, irrespective of party differences, united for the Jurpose of banishing politics from the courts. herefore, the Democracy of Centre county call upon all good citizens, of all creeds and parties, to unite in electing to the President judgeship of this the 49th judicial district, a man” whose ante- cedents, personal character, learning, dignity of deportment, freedom from Drejudice, and judi- cial balance, pre-eminently fit him for that high office. We this day present and nominate for the exalted office of President judge the Hon. Ellis L. Orvis We commend the ticket this day placed in nomination, and ask the loyal support of not only every Democrat, but all citizens for its en- tire success. All our candidates are efficient, capable and apright citizens and we promise on their behalf a faithful performance of the duties of the various offices to which they will be trium- phantly elected. That we commen the efforts of the represen- tatives from Centre county in the Legislature ot 1903 in their opposition to corrupt legislation. DELEGATES PRESENT. The delegates present were : Bellefonte, North Ward—J. L, Spangler, J. C. Meyer, Hammond Sechler. South Ward—P. H. Gherrity, J. M. Keich- line, W. T. Kelley, Paul Fortney. West Ward—S. A. McQuistian. Centre Hall Boro—D. J. Meyer, W. F. Brad- ford. Howard Boro—A. Weber. Milesburg Boro—George Stroop. Millheim Boro—J. C. Hosterman, F. O. Hos- terman, J. W. Reifsnyder. Philipsburg Boro, 1st Ward—F, K. White. 2nd Ward—Ira Howe, John Homer, Solomon Schmidt. 8rd Ward—Wm Hess, H. D. Rumberger. S. Philipsburg Boro—Charles Wilcox. State College Bor—J. C.Sowers, D. T, Pierce. Unionville Boro—Geo. W. Rumberger. Benner Twp., N. P—John F. Grove. er * 8.P—H. K. Hoy. Boggs Twp. N, P—Ira P. Confer. .f “ E.P—Henry Shultz. ‘W.P—John F. Potter. Burnside Twp—James Sankey. College Twp—George W. Williams, Oren L. Grove. Ferguson Twp, E. PW. H, Fry, Wm. Col. lins, A. G. Archey. Ferguson Twp, W. P—J. H. Miller. Gregg Twp, N. P—C. A. Weaver, J. C. Ross- man. Gregg Twp, E. P—J. C. Condo. John McCool* “ “« W.P—H. 8, Braucht, Bruce W’ Ripka, J. A. Grenoble. Haines Twp, W, P—R. E. Stover, F, W. Kelis. ter Harris Twp—-W. A, Murray, James Swabb. Howard Twp—John Glenn. Huston Twp—D. J. Gingery. Liberty Twp—C. W. Cook. Marion Twp—J. W. Orr. Miles Twp, E. P—H. F. McManaway. . ¢ M.P-—L.B. Frank, William W. Hackman. J. B. Kreamer. Miles Twp, W. P—Andrew Ocker. Patton Twp—T. M. Huey. Penn Twp--W. F. Smith, A. B. Meyer, J. F, Rishel, Adam Bartges. Potter Twp, N. P—George H. Emerick. N. B. Shaffer. Potter Twp.:S. P—George L. Goodhart, F. A. Carson. Potter Twp, W. P—Adam Krumrine, Wm. H. Lee. Rush Twp, N. P—Sim Batchelor, J. B. Long. E.P—G. W, Davis, S. P—James Lorigan. Snow Shoe Twp, E. P—M. D. Kelley, H. E- Leathers. Snow Shoe Twp, W. P-Wm, Kerin, James Culver, (each half vote). Spring Twp, N. P—A. C. Grove, D. W. Me¢- Closkey. Spring Twp, S. P—W. W, Kerstetter, Charles Cruse. Spring Twp, W. P—Amos Garbrick. Taylor Twp-J. T. Merriman. Union Twp—J. O. Peters. Walker Twp, E. P—Joseph A. Emerick. i * MM. P-=J. D. Miller, Jacob F. “ “ o“ ." “ ““ Weaver. ‘Walker Twp, W. P—B. A. Noll, J. A. Hoy. Worth Twp—A. W. Reese Twelve Men Killed Outright. Result of the Explosion of an Infernal Machine at Railroad Station, CRIPPLE CREEK, Col. June 6.—Twelve men were killed and seven were severely wounded to-day by the explosion of an in- fernal machine at the railroad station in Independence. All the killed and injured with the exception of two men from the Deadwood mine, were non-union miners employed on the night shift of the Findley mine. The infernal machine with which the murder was committed, consisted of a quantity of dynamite, probably 300 pounds, a loaded revolver, and a long, fine, steel wire, attached to the trigger. The revolver was fastened so that the pulling of the tiigger would not draw it away. The wire ran from under the station plat- form to the cribbing of the Delmonico property, about 400 feet away, where its end was fastened to a rung of a chair. The dynamite was placed close to the muzzle of the revolver, which was discharged by pulling the wire. The ball from the re- volver and the resultant concussion ex- ploded the dynamite. A man was seen running down the hill from the Delmonico property after the ex- plosion. The Victor troops, who were ordered out by Mayor French, were so sta- tioned as to keep people from passing over the path taken by the man and blood- hounds were sent from Canyon City and Trinidad to trail the assassin. The infernal machine used to-day was similar to the one exploded in the Vindi- cator mine on November 21, 1903, killing two men. The men quit work at 2 o’clock this morning and were waiting to hoard a train to return to their homes in Cripple Creek and Victor. Just after the engineer of the approach- ing train blew the whistle asa signal to the miners, according to custom, a terrific ex- plosion occurred underneath the station platform on and near which twenty-six men were gathered. The platform was blown into splinters, the station was wreck- ed and a hole twenty feet in. circumfer- ence and twenty feet in depth, was torn in the ground. Fragments of bodies were hurled several hundred feet. New Teachers at the Academy. Two extra teachers will be added to the facnlty of the Academy for the coming year, making a corpse of twelve instructors for that progressive institution. Mr. L. B. Hindman, who has been con- ducting in an interesting manner the Bible study in the boarding departments during the past year, will deliver during the ensuing year a series of lectures on Bible truth to the entire school. These lectures will occupy one period of every Wednesday afternoon. Miss Rebeoco Lyon, a pupil of Profeseor Philip Scharwenka, of Berlin, Germany, the celebrated Polish composer and teacher, and a student under the leading artists of America will establish a department in music. She will employ the Mason system of technique in general, and for very young pupils, will adopt the Kindergarten method. The music room at the Academy which has been fitted up so attractively this year and equipped with a new piano, will be Miss Lyon’s studio. The Academy is to be congratulated for laying a needed stress on Bible study and offering to the town rare musical advan- tages. Port Arthur Attacked by Land and Japanese Advance Met by Russian Warships, but Re- sult Is Unknown. Chinese Bring News of a Battle. CHE Foo, June 7.—Preceding a sea at- tack on Port Arthur last night, the Japa- nese apparently made a determined effort to advance on that stronghold by land. A Chinese junk which left a point three miles south of Port Dalny early Monday morning has arrived here. She reports having heard firing north of Port Arthur from 7 o'clock Monday morning until 2 o'clock that afternoon, by which time she passed out of hearing distance. It would appear that the Japanes planned land and sea attack on Port Arthur yesterday. The Russians on seeing this, sent their fleet out to give battle. The result is not known. The above dispatch would seem to con- firm the dispatch previously received today from the Associated Press correspondent at Teng-Chow, Shantung peninsula. The correspondent said there was firing at Port Arthur last night, beginning at 11:30 o'clock and continuing for several hours. HOPE TO CRIPPLE OKU’S ARMY. ST. PETERSBURG, June 7.— While it is undoubtedly true that a very active Rus- sian force is operating on the Liao Tung peninsula in the hope of impeding and pos- sibly crippling the Japanese army com- manded by Gen. Oku, the number and character of this force are shrouded in mystery. Itis doubtful even if the gen- eral staff is fully advised of Gen. Kuropat- kin’s intentions. According to accepted stories here Viceroy Alexieff insisted that Kuropatkin should not leave Port Arthur to its fate, and the advance of troops, the strength of which is not known here, may be due to his pressure. But two things are certain—the strength of the main army at Liao Yang has not been appreciably weak- ened by the force sent south and the move- ment was not ordered by Emperor Nicho- las. The Emperor received a telegram from Kuropatkin last night reporting the skirmishes near Sin Yen and Saimatsza. Although neither movement has yet devel- oped particular significance, they might eventually indicate an attempt of the enz- my to push through the line at the head of the Liao Tung peninsula while feinting at the Russian left flank at Liao Yang. Ku- ropatkin’s telegram is dated Liao Yang. Therefore it is possible he has already re- turped from his trip to Kai Chou. The general staff has received advices to the ef- fect that the Chinese report that the Japa- nese are prepared to renew heavy fighting on the Kwan Tang peninsula Thursday. THIRD PACIFIC SQUADRON. The Grand Duke Alexis, commander-in- chief of the navy, according to an appar- ently reliable report which, however, is nof officially confirmed, has obtained the per- mission of the Emperor to create a third Pacific squadron from the ships of the Black sea fleet, and permission has already been obtained from Turkey to take the ships through the Dardanelles on the con- dition that they will not return. This squadron will be composed of the battle- ships Rostislav, Dvenadzat, Apostoloff and Tria Sviatitelia and will be accompanied by torpedo boats and torpedo boat destroy- ers, and will sail for the Far East simulta- neously with the Baltic squadron. Loxpoy, June 7.—The foreign office has not received any request from Russia or Turkey to agree to the passage of the Rus- sian Black sea fleet, through the Dardanel- les. It is pointed out that Tarkey, doubt- less, would be delighted to get rid of Rus- sia’s Black sea fleet, but the passage of war- ships through the Dardanelles would be a distinct contravention of the treaty, per- mission for which bas neither been asked nor is likely to be granted if asked for. WASHINGTON, June 7.—The Japanese legation bas received the following cable- gram from Tokio : ‘‘Admiral Togo reports that the clearing up operation in the Talienwan bay is pro- gressing satisfactorily,despite rough weath- er. Forty-one mines were discovered and exploded between June 2nd and June 6b. A Chinese who formerly served the enemy as a pilot 18 now usefully employed by us. One rafe way was discovered rendering navigation possible for shallow ships.” Russian Brigade Badly Defeated. While Marching in Direction of Port Arthur on Saturday. LoxDoN, June 9.—The Shanghai corres: pondent of the Morning Post, telegraphs of under the date of June 8: General Stakelbergs’ Russian brigade, marching in the direction of Port Arthur, suffered a severe reverse on Saturday, near ‘Walangtieng and retreated to Tashichia. JAPANESE REPULSED IN STUBBORN AT- TACK. LONDON, June 8.—A dispatch to Reut- er’s Telegram company, from St. Peters- burg, transmits the following from Liao Yang: ‘The Japanese on June 6, according to Chinese reports, have made several sus- tained and stubborn attacks. on Port Arthur simultaneously by land and sea. They were repulsed with severe loss. ‘‘The position of the Japanese in Kwan- Tung is said to be precarious. ‘‘There are rumors from the same sources that the Vladivostok squadron bas effected a junction with the Port Arthur fleet, that a naval battle took place and that the Japanese lost four large ships.” NINE JAPANESE VESSELS BOMBARDING THE COAST. LoNDON, June 8.—A dispatch to Reut- er’s Telegram company from St. Peters- burg, announces that a telegram has been received from Mudker dated today, saying: ‘‘According to information here, a Jap- anese squadron of nine vessels has been bombarding the coast between Siung-Yu- Cheng (Hiung-Yo-Tcheng), and Kai-Chou (Kai-Phing), on the west coast of the Li a Tung peninsula just below New Chwang, since June 7. Big Things Found in Alaska. Alaska is a big conntry and has big possi- bilities says Field and Stream. It has the biggest bear, the biggest moose, the biggest mountain sheep and the biggest salmon and grayling in the world. All of these are plentiful and can be taken under Unit- ed States regunlations. Time was when Alaska and Siberia were thought of by many as synonymous, and without an idea of just what was meant by either name. That has all changed in the last few years, and now Alaska is not so very far away from Seattle.. Moreover, it has been found to be anything but an un- inhabitable country. It is without doubt the greatest game country on the globe to- day, because it is the newest, and the con- ditions are right for the maintenance of game animals and birds. The biggest mountain on the Northern American continent is in Alaska and is well named Mount McKinley. DANIEL PoNTIUS IRWIN.—One by one the land-marks of the early mercan- tile ventures in Centre county, the build- ers of the one time extensive country stores, are dropping off. And one of the notable, ; one of the most successful of them passed away on Saturday night at 11 o’clock, when the venerable Daniel Irwin, of Julian, died. He wasa son of John and Catharine Pontius Irwin and was born in Union county, December 10th, 1818. He was of English and German extraction; his grandfather having died from wounds re- ceived in the Revolutionary war. Daniel spent his boyhood days about the parental home in Union county, where he became an apprentice to a carpenter, hut when the family moved to this county in 1835 he be- gan laying the foundation which led to his success, as a business man, by clerking in the general store of Wagner & Thomas. After being with them for several years he embarked in a wercantile venture with John B. Awl and later became the book- keeper for the Washington Iron Co. His subsequent undertakings and prior to 1863, when he located permanently at Julian, were in a store at Milesburg and three years as au accountant at West Union, Iowa, to which place his parents bad mi- grated in 1850. At Julian he formed a partnership with T. E. Griest which lasted until 1862 when Mr. Irwin purchased his partner's interest and became sole owner of the store which he conducted so successfully until break- ing health caused his retirement and final sale of the place to his son-in-law Howard Tarner. Feb. 8th, 1859, Mr. Irwin married Miss , Eliza G. Underwood, a daughter of Dr. William Underwood, of Milesburg, who : was an extensive lumber operator and built | the famous old plank roads from Tyrone to . Unionville and from Julian over the Alle- | ghenies to Beaver Mills. They were the ' parents of nine children, all of whom are ‘living but three, John, Clara and James : ! Those who survive are Dr. W. U. Irwin, of Unionville; Edwin P., and Louis C., mer- chants, of Bellefonte; Mrs. Catharine Tur- ner, Alfred T., and Charles A., of Julian. | While Mr. Irwin’s greatest energies were exerted along the direct lines of his voca- : tion hie was a progressive, public spirited citizen, ever awake to the needs of those : about him and foremost in movements for the public good. He was a Democrat from conviction and a worker in the party, rather | than a seeker after preferment, from choice. He was affiliated with the Presbyterian church and an active Odd Fellow. Though ' in recent years his health had been such as to make him an invalid the impress of his useful life in the upper Bald Eagle will know no effacement. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Bergen, of the Presbyterian church,on Tuesday afternoon, and interment was made in the Unionville cemetery. MRs. EMILY GARDNER.—The funeral of the late Mrs. Emily P. Gardner occurred Sunday afternoon June 5th, from the house on Main street at Blanchard. The cortege moved to the Baptist charch at 2:30 p. m. where a large gathering of people was in evidence who in life bad known deceased and respected her for her sterling christian qualities. The services were in charge of the pastor Rev. G. Stanley West, who spoke very feelingly, fiom Rev. 14th Chap. 13th verse. ‘‘Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” Mrs. Gardner led an exemplary christian life and was an ideal wife and mother. She was converted at the age of 18 in Clarion county and joined the Metho- dist church there at tue age of 21. She married Mr. W. H. Gardner and shortly afterwards moved to Centre county, and here with her husband united with the Baptist church of Blanchard, of which she has been a consistent member for 27 years. Deceased was born Aug. 4th, 1841, in Clarion county and died June 3rd, 1904. She is survived by her hushand and the following children : E. W. Gardner, Geo. Gardner, Milford and David Gardner, Mrs. Geo. Hendricks, Mrs. Ed. Morrison, all of Blanchard, and Mrs. H. L. Shellenberger, of Jersey Shore. The following brothers and sisters survive: Harvey Gardner, Jesse Gardner, of Rymersburg; Mrs. Geo. W. Yingling, of Freedom; Dr. J. Gardner, Johnson Garduer, of Missouri, and Boston Gardner, of Clarion. Il I I Lours AIKEY.— After a long and painful illness with cancer of the throat Louis Aikey passed away at his home at Snow Shoe Intersection on Sunday. Deceased was born in Union county in 1843 and came to this county when a hoy. The later years of his life’ were devoted to truck farming at which he became quite successful. Mr. Aikey was a valiant sol- dier of the Civil war, a kind husband and father and a very agreeable gentleman. He married Miss Charity Miles, of Troy, N. Y., about 39 years ago and she survives him with the following children: Mrs. Viola Davidson and Herman Aikey, of Snow Shoe Intersection; Mrs. William Eckerd, of Tyrone,and the following broth- er and sisters: Theodore, Mrs. Fannie Shultz and Mrs. James Gregg, of Belle- fonte, and Mrs. Rachael Glenn, of Cleve- land, Ohio. Interment was made in the Advent cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, with Revs. Zeigler and Lathrope officiating. I I i MirTiE E. AIRKEY.—Miss Mittie E. Aikey died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Fannie Shultz, on Howard street, on Tues- day evening, of consumption. Deceased was 19 years old, and up to the time that disease gained its mastery over her she was a bright, winsome girl whom everybody admired. Throughout all of her suffering she bore up with christian fortitude because she was a devoted mem- ber of the United Brethren church. Surviving are her father Theodore Aikey, two brothers, Harry and Edward, of this place, and sister Minnie, of Roland. Interment was made at Roland yester- day morning; after Rev. Davidson of the United Brethren church, had conducted services. A. A. MiLLER.—The death of A. A. Miller, occurred at his home in Millbheim, ou Monday morning, after an illness ex- tending over a year and a half. His trouble was not definitely diagnosed, bus seemed to be similar to that causing the deaths of Drs. John and W. 8S. Harter. Mr. Miller was born at Huntingdon Juve 13th, 1847. He was a son of Thompson B. and Harriet Miller and spent his eaily life in that place. In 1877 he located in Millheim where a year later he was married to Miss Mary Kramer, a daoghter of the late Jonathan Kramer. They lived in Millheim until 1893 when they moved to State College where for ten years succeeding Mr. Miller was engaged in various business ventures at that place. His health failing he gave up at State College and removed to the old home at Millheim, there to spend his last days. Deceased issurvived by his widow and two of their three daughters, Olive and Eva. His brothers and sisters living are Jobn W,, of Pleasant Gap; William H., of Millheim; Mrs. Henry Eckenroth, Mrs. Jane E. Miller, and Mrs. Thomas Noll, of Pleasant Gap, and Mrs. Lawrence Wion, of Atlantic City. Mr. Miller was an exceedingly agreeable, pleasant gentleman, an indulgent father and good husband. He was quite active as an Odd Fellow and the hurial services at the grave, on Wednesday morning, were in charge of the State College and Mill- heim orders. I I I JOHN F. BREON.—The death of John F. Breon occurred at his home in Spring Mills, on Monday afternoon, as a result of a com- plication of diseases. Deceased was one of the best known farmers of Gregg township up to three years ago, when he retired to spend the rest of his days in comfort. He was 65 years of age and was married to Miss Mary Long, of Spring Mills, who survives him with the following children : R. P. Breon,of Mill Hall; Willis, of Salona; Annie, of Penn township; Sadie and John, of Altoona, and Ida and Flora, of Centre Hall. Interment was made at Spring Mills yes- terday morning at 9 o’clock. I I I ——XKate Confer, of Youngsdale, and a girl who gave ber name as Carrie Wagner, of Bellefonte, were arrested in Williamsport, last Thursday evening, charged with hav- ing posed for immoral pictures. A man named Frank Wright, who was selling the pictures, was arrested also and gave bail for bis appearance at court. The girls could secure no bail and are in jail in Wil- liamsport awaiting trial for their lewd de- portment. l I ——MTrs. Boozer, the wile of Jobn Boozer, the Osceola undertaker, died at their home in that place on Wednesday afternoon, the 29th ult. Mrs. Boozer was formerly Miss Mollie Dale, a danghter of John Dale, of Centre Hall, and it was at the latter place that she met and married Mr. Boozer. I I I ——George Weymouth, one of Look Haven’s most prominent men, died at his home in that place, Saturday afternoon, of Bright’s disease. Deceased was 65 years old and is survived by his widow, one daughter and two sous. SR
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