MURDERED NEAR MILL. HALL.—James Cestro, a well-to-do Italian of Mill Hall, was foully murdered a short distance this side of that town, between 6 and 7 o'clock last Friday evening. Cestro left his home at Mill Hall after supper and walked up the Bald Eagle raiiroad tracks. This was the last seen of him alive. About 7:30 o’clock a freight ‘crew noticed an object lying alongside the track, and as it appeared to be a man’s hody the train was stopped and an investi- gation made which disclosed the fact that the body was that of the Italian. It was at first supposed that he had been struck by a train, but Dr. A. B. Painter being sminmoned made a hurried examina- tion and three bullet holes were found in the body, one pear the heart and the other two in the head. Coroner Armstiong and chief of police Launen, of Lock Haven, were notified and were soon on the scene. The following jury was empanelled: Wm. Sarleman and Roland Stevenson, Roy Flanigac and Wm. Hunter,John Roffe and Lewis Lundy. Aftera thorough investigation the jury decided that James Cestro came to his death from the bullet wounds fired by some unknown person. A post mortem revealed the fact that one ball entered the left breast near the collar bone, another passed through the left eye znd came out near the lip and the other shot entered the top of the head. There is not the slightest clue to the prepetrator of the erime, hut evidences of a struggle were found near where the body lay, and Harry L. Flanigan, who lives nearby, stated that he heard a shot fired in that vicinity shortly before 7 o'clock. A dili- gent search has been iustituted for the murderer. The murdered man was about 35 years old and leaves a wife and one child. LATER.—Frank Uaro, au Italian, was arrested, Monday afternoon, on suspicion of having been the man who shot Cestro, but whether he is or not time only will reveal. >oo———n BorouGH DADs DID LITTLE.—Only six members of borough council were present at Monday evening’s session and those six were Messrs. Jenkins, Kirk, Fenlon, Sei- bert, Keichline and Derstine. The min- utes of the last meeting were approved as read. None of the committees reported anything of consequence. The question of renting the old Undine hose house to Mrs. Toner was taken up. The woman was desirous of renting the building and was willing to pay her rent regularly if council wonld designate some person to whom she conld pay it. On motion the Fire and Police committee were instructed to notify her to pay the rent to George R. Meek, borough treasurer. In the matter of the request of the Belle- fonte Traction company for a borough fran- chise the Street committee reported prog- ress. There are still a few questions in dispute between the committee and the company, principally in regard to the pav- ing of streets, the frequency of cars and the duration of the franchise. The com- mittee wanted the company to pave their part of the street with brick, to run cars at least every half hour and to grant a fran- chise for not more than thirty years. The Traction company desires a 99 year fran- chise. The matter was referred back to the committee for further investigation and report. The following bills were approved and orders drawn : John Olewine, hardware..... «..ccceeeriesivainerned 4 50 Bellefonte Gas company. .. 43 10 W. H. Walker............. ws 1770 Police py TO. cciieinrans 50 00 L. E. Wheteman & Co. 10 50 Street pay roll 38 50 A. Allicon...... 66 W. T. Kelly, 1 ] 12 5 H. 8. Taylor, boarding prisoners. eo 96 00 J. H. Gross, police uniform...... .. 33 00 W. T. Twitmire........cooens in 2 55 Water works pay roll... 115 12 Wm, Burnside............ 100 00 Potter & Hoy Hardwar 20 56 J. C. Rowe.. 3 00 A. Allison... 52 38 Wm. Lyon. 2 00 Centre Democrat, printing . 1750 Marie White, writing lease... we 200 Bfte. Fuel & Supply Co.,coal.......ccunrreernanenne 260 00 $860 63 *e0 PLEASANT GAP SLEDDING PARTY.— Last Friday evening a party of young folks from Pleasant Gap came to Belle- fonte and spent the evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I.. H. Wian where, with various games, choice refreshments and music by a quintette of singers the time was most pleasantly spent. Those who made up the party were Misses Marion Riddle, Lila Twitmire, Luttie Harrison, Esther Noll, Sarah Reish, Emma Eck- enroth, Mary Houser, Ada Smith, Gertie Maulfinger and Margaret Scanlon. Ray- mond Melroy, Leslie Miller, Carl Noll, Merrill Hoy, Freemont Hile, Freeman Melroy, Walter ‘Dunklebarger, Lee Noll, Ralph Riddle, Wallace Albright, George Showers, Abaer Gill, Harry Stine, and Edgar Noll, of Pleasant Gap, and Florence and Joe Gehret, of Bellefonte. ewe: THAT OLD FASHIONED CONCERI.— We desire to call the particular attention of our readers to the old fashioned concers to be given in the Presbyterian chapel this evening, at 8 o'clock. The concert will he under the especial direction of Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson and her concert com- pany of ten celebrated artists in their line, all of whom have wide reputations as platform gingers. All the old-time melodies, which delights the heart and revives tender memories of bygone days, will be sung with that exquisite pathos and rendering that cannot help bat please all present. In addition there will be other attractive features while candy, eto., will be offered for sale. The admission price is only 25 cents and everybody should attend. Masons Visit Lock: H#VEN.—Last Thursday morning abont thirty-five mem- bers of the Bellefonte Lodge No. 268, F. and A. M., went to Lock Haven to pay a fraternal visit to the Lafayette lodge. of that city, and from the stories told when the Bellefonte members returned they were entertained most royally. A spec- ial meeting was held at 4 o’clock in the afternoon at which two new members were received into the Lock Haven lodge and degrees conferred. In the evening the Lafayette lodge gave a banquet in their spacious rooms. The menu was a most seasonable one and everybody did justice to the spread. When cigars were lighted the speech making began and among the addresses were two by Col. James P. Coburn and W. Harrison Walker, Esq., respectively, of this place. The Bellefonte delegation returned the same night by special train over the Central Railroad of Pennsylvania, arriving here about 1.30 o’clock. Skirtini BoALsBURG I. O. O. F. BANQUET.—Last Thursday evening, the 12th inst., Boals- burg I. O. O. F. celebrated the thirtieth an- niversary of ite organization in their own spacious hall. Covers were laid for one hundred and foriy people and all were filled while it took a dozen large turkeys be- sides the necessary trimmings and side dishes to satisfy the crowd. The ball bad been tastefully decorated with flags, bunt- ing and emblems of the order. Mr. J. H. Ward, of Pine Grove Mills, was present with his best grade of phonograph and far- nished the music for the occasion. When everybody had eaten all they could of the many good things provided Mr. H. B. Harrison, in a neat speech, bade everybody welcome, complimented the ladies who so efficiently aided in making the occasion a success and then gave opportunity to others to make brief addresses. Those who responded were ex-sheriff W. A. Ishler, Prof. 'Roop, J. G. Heberling, Rev. A. A. Black, George Meyers and D. W. Meyers, the oldest member of the lodge, in fact the ouly man living who was a member thirty years ago. It was an evening of pleasure and profit to all present and the wee sma’ hours of the night had crawled around when the lodge members and their visit- ing brethren quietly departed for their various homes. oo ATHLETICS AT STATE COLLEGE.—This evening the basket ball season will open at State College with a game hetween the 'Varsity and the Alwoona A. A. team. The game shoulG be a good one as the visiting team is playing good hasket ball. State's schedule for the remainder of the season is as follows; February 2, Wyoming Seminary at State; February 4, Allegheny College at State; February 17, Dickinron College at State; February 22, University of Pennsyl- vania at Philadelphia; February 23, Swarthmore College at Swarthmore; Feb- ruary 24, Franklin and Marshall College at Lancaster; February 25, Dickinson College at Carlisle; March 10, Wilkesbarre (Ex. 96h Infantry) at State. : The base hall schedule is announced as follows: March 31, Mt. St. Marys. at Em- mittsburg, Mad.; April 3, University of Virginia at Charlottsville, Va.; April 4, Geo Washington University at Washing- ton; April 6, Washington and Lee at Lex- ington, Va.; April 15, open, at State; April 21, open, at State; April 25, Dickinson at Carlisle; April 26, West Point at Wess Point; April 27, Fordham at New York City; April 28, Lehigh at Bethlehem; April 29, Lafayette at Easton; May 5, Dickinson at State College; May 8 and 9, Villa Nova at State College; May 17, Washington and Jefferson at State College; May 19, California Normal at California, Pa; May 20, West Virginia at Morgan- town; May 29, Villa Nova at Villa Nova; May 30, Princeton at Princeton; June 14, Bloomsburg Normal at State; June 15, (commencement game at State) open. Lemont. Prof, C. L. Gramley visited the Oak Hall schools last week. Samuel Hazel and wife transacted business in Bellefonte Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Sents had the misfortune to fall on the ice and break an arm. Robert Miller and family, of Oak Hall, visited at the home of Frank Smith Thurs- day. John Shuey and family, of Oak Hall, visited his sister, Mrs. Clayton Etters, the latter part of last week. William H. Markle, who has been on the sick list the last two weeks, though able to be outagain is not very spry. William Mayes, Howard’s hustling marble dealer enjoyed a few days rest at the home of his parents in this place, the past week. D. F. Smith, the representative from Le- mont Lodge I. O. O. F., visited the Orphan’s home at Sunbury, the first part of last week, and had a very pleasant time. The sociable held at the home of Mrs, Wm. Houtz, Thursday evening of last week, by the ladies of the United Evangelical church was well attended and was a success in every way. The United Brethren protracted meeting is growing very interesting and, notwith- standing the great cold large crowds attend. Thos far eight have resolved to seek the ord. Mr. G. W. Ralston. wife and two sons, with his niece. Miss Ruth Ralston, and Mrs. James E. Lenker and daughter Sarah, spent Monday evening at the home of George Williams. : The teachers of College township have re- ceived the program for the local institute for district No. 2, which includes Potter, Harris, Ferguson, and College townships, State Col- lege and Centre Hall boroughs, to be held in Centre Hall, February 3rd and 4th. It seems that the boys of this town are anxions to get hurt, for they will insist on coasting down the hill west of town, which is a very dangerous place owing to tbe high bridge on that side of the hill, and besides there is danger of frightening horses. Pine Greve Mention. Rev. C. T. Aiken transacted business at the county capital on Tuesday. H. M. Krebs spent several days in the beginning of the week in Altoona. Ross Grove, tired of town life, moved to Scotia, on Monday, where he expects steady employment. : Mrs. Henry Meyers, we are glad to say, is improving and able to attend to her domestic duties as usual. Samuel Zettle and family enjoyed the sleighing on Sunday to the home of Mrs. Emanuel Peters, at Oak Hall. John Kidder and family, of Morrisville,are this week being entertained at the home of his brother, Dr. Kidder, of Boalsburg. Our young friend, James Hannon, has returned to Philadelphia as one of the in- specteors in the Baldwin locomotive works. Next Saturday is caucus day at Centre school house. It is' hoped there will be a good turn out and a good ticket nominated. A. J. Tate, wife and family enjoyed the fresh air early Sunday morning as they sled- ded to Hall Bottorf’s home to spend the day. ; Former Sheriff W. A. Ishler and wife came up from the county capital, Thursday even- ing, to greet old friends in and about Boals- burg. That prince of good fellows, William Meyers, the butcher at Millheim, with his wife, paid the home of his youth—Boals- burg—a visit last week. Our mutual young friend, John Bathgate, is nursing very kindly a colony of Job's comforters on his neck, which cause him many sleepless nights. On last Tuesday evening Mrs. J. B. Breon entertained a party of young folks most royally with oysters and other good things at their home on the Branch. Daniel Marts, on the old Awl farm, will quit and make sale of his stock and imple- ments to move to near Altoona, where he will engage in the dairy business. The way the wind blows indicates the way the straw flies. The popular young mer- chant at Boalsburg is building up a big trade in the sister village of Shingletown. On Friday evening two sled loads of young folks came to the home of Tommy Fishburn where the evening was spent in games and merriment and choice refreshments. Dr. Samuel Gilliland, of Philadelphia, Sundayed at his parental home, Mr.J. C. Gilliland’s, of Oak Hall. The doctor is quite a young man but has built up a most enviable reputation for himself. Mr. Charles Wright on the VanTries farm is making sale of his large farm stock and farming implements and will move to Ty- rone in the spring to enjoy a well-deserved rest for him and his good wife. Miss Catharine Bowersox, after a pro- longed visit in the Buckeye State, came home last Friday, accompanied by her nephew, a genial, pleasant fellow and who is making his first visit east in 25 years. Mr. J. Mm. Wertz, one of Aaronsburg’s most substantial citizens, during the last week visited Mrs. J. G. Fortney’s home on Main street. For one of his years Father Time has laid his hand lightly on him. The Ladies’ Aid society of Pine Hall held a social at G. W. Homan, on Thursday even- ing, where the best of refreshments were served by Mrs. Homan’s and her daughters. A snug sum was realized for the purchase of a new organ for the new church at Pine Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Corl, of Pine Hall, came over, Friday, to inspect J. G. Heber- ling’s big stock of furniture which he is re- tailing at bottom prices now. The young couple will go to housekeeping on the Homan farm, known to our readers as the Royer farm, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bowersox are receiving congratulations on the arrival of a little son, at their home last Thursday, who will share the play things of his only sister Alice. The mother has been ill for years but she and babe are doing nicely, their many friends will be glad to know. Mr. J. G. Heberling, last Friday, sold his large furniture and undertaking establish- ment to Tate and Johnson. The WATCH- MAN wishes the young men success in their new enterprise. They will take possession April 1st, 05. Mr. Heberling will remain and keep in touch next summer with them. G. W. Bailey, with his cousin Joseph Goheen, both of the Sunflower State, are circulating amid the scenes of their youth in Penns and Spruce Creek valleys. They are making their headquarters at John G. Bailey’s home on Main street. Mr. Goheen first saw the light of day where Mr. Roush now lives and Mr. Bailey on the old Bailey homestead, now owned by Henry McCracken. Ferguson township Democratic caucuses next Saturday will place in nomination candidates to fill the offices held by J. H. Miller, justice of the peace ; J. R. Smith, constable ; T. D. Gray, overseer of poor ; N. E. Hess and 8S. E. Tressler, supervisors ; Henry McWilliams, auditor; George W. Homan and Jacob Harpeter, school directors; A. J. Tate, township clerk. Also two regis- tration assessors and election officers. Turn out, Democrats, and put up a good ticket. A surprise party was held, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mordecai Benner, of Oak Hall: in honor of their daughter l.aura’s 18th birthday. The young woman had been decoyed from home and on her return was surprised to find about fifty of her young friends assembled there. Of course the evening proved a most pleasant one for all, the time being spent in various amusements and getting away with the big supply of good things to eat. A jolly sledding party left Boalsburg, Monday evening for Bellefonte where they were royally entertained at Sup’t. Ryan’s home, where refreshments were served with an open hand. It was in the late hours of the morning when they came home, delight- | ed with the trip as well as the entertainment at the Ryan home. Alvin Shutt, with his four-in-hand, sledded the party, among whom were Dr. and Mrs. Kidder, Mr. and Mrs. John F, Kimport, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs, Enoch Sweeny and daughter, Myra Kimport, Jacob Weber and wife, Mrs. E. S. Bricker and Mrs. Fisher. wife of Dr. Fisher. Mrs, Jacob Herman is confined to her bed, quite ill, at her home near Lemont. Mr. Alvin Meyers, with his wife, came down from Altoona for a short visit among the scenes of their youth. Merchant William Close is arranging to “build an addition to his store room at Oak Hall, where his extensive trade is increas- ing. . Mr. Thomas D. Decker, who has been con- fined to his room for the past two months is improving. This, his many friends will be glad to know. MARRIAGE LICENSES.—Following is the list of marriage licenses granted by orphan’s cours clerk, A. G. Archey : - James I.. Decker and Verna L. Durst, both of Centre Hall. Aaron Weller and Lillie Swisher, both of Julian. Jas. H. Shuey and Faunie Fogleman, both of Lemont. John H. Rolson, of Port Matilda, and Sarah E. Kellerman, of Tyrone. Elmer C. Hettinger and Lottie M. Am- bruster, both of Spring Mills. WANTED--FRESH EGaGs.---Will pay 24 cents for all fresh eggs delivered to any of our plants or stations. See us before you sell your turkeys. | HowARD CREAMERY CORP. A Card. ese To the Public : ‘The partnership heretofore existing between Fortney & Walker in the practice of the law, has been dissolved. All books, papers, suits, judgments ot records, as well as Orphan’s court matters remain inthe hands of D. F. Fortney for settlement, trial, etc. Parties desiring information concerning any- thing formerly in the hands of the firm, will call on the undersigned, who retains the old office and will always be ready, in the future, as he has been in the past, to attend faithfully to any busi- ness entrusted to his care. Respectfully, 501 D. F. FORTNEY. EE A EC ET ran, New Advertisements. ANTED A NURSE—There is a sit- uation open for a good nurse at the Bellefonte Hospital. Apply to the Superintend- ent. 49-50-46 OTICE.—The Board of Directors of the First National bank of Bellefonte have declared a dividend of 334 per cent. free of tax from the earnings of the past six months, Dividend checks have been mailed. $20,000 was added to surplus making this fund $70,000. CHAS. M. McCURDY, 50-1-3t Cashier. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters of administration on the estate of Mary J. Jackson, deceased, late of the borough of Bellefonte, having been granted to the under- signed, he desires all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the said estate to present them duly authenticated for settlement. £0-1-6¢ J. WALLACE REEDER, J. A. B. Miller, Atty. Bellefonte, Pa. NOTICE. The undersigned, executors of the estate of J. W. Stover, late of the borough of Millheim, deceased, offers for sale his entire stock of general merchandise. Said stock is in good condition and will be sold at a bargain. Call on Mrs. H. T. STOVER, W. F. SMITH, Executors OURT PROCLAMATION.— Whereas the Honorable J. G. Love, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of the 19th Judicial District, consisting of the ccunty of Centre having issued his precept, bearing date the 15th By of Dec. 1904, to me directed, for hold- ing a Court of Common Pleas, Orphan's Court, Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery in Bellefonte, for the county of Centre and to commenc8 on the 4th Mondav of Jan. being the 23rd day of Jan. 1905, and to continue two weeks, notice 1s 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 23rd with their records, inquisitions, examinations, and their own remembrance, 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 15th day of Dec. in the year of our Lord, 1904, and the one hundred gg fwenly sighth year of the inde- ce of the Unite es. pendengeiol H. 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Terms $1.25 and $1.50 ver day. Special rates by the week. Mzs, E. EDWARDS, (Formerly of Bellefonte,) 1606 Green, St., 49-38-1y* Philadelphia. F YOU WANT TO SELL standing timber, sawed timber, ; pari ties, and chemical wood. IF YOU WANT TO BUY = lumber of Dy kind worked or in the rough, White Pine, Chestnut or Washington Red Cedar Shing- les, or kiln dried Millwork, Doors, Sash, Plastering Lath, Brick, Ete. ng seh pital, Fetlefonts, YOUNG WOMEN.—The Bellefonte Hospital desires application from young ‘women wish: to become Loni purses in the traini Apply to Superintendent. Hos- Pa. 50-1-tf XECUTOR’S NOTICE.— Letters testa- mentary on the estate of J. W. Bitner d d, late of Liberty township, having been granted to the undersigned he ests all per- sons knowing themselves indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. 8S. W. GARDNER, Executor 48-49-6¢ Beec h Creek, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE. — Let- ters testamentary on the estate of Joseph Hull late of the borough of Bellefonte, deceased, having been granted the undersigned he hereby requests all persons having claims against said’ estate to present them properly authenticated for payment and those knowning themselves in- debted to said estate are notified to make im- Go to ¥ P. B. CRIDER & SON, mediate payment thereof. 48-1 i J. HERBERT HULL, Biv Bellefonte. Pa. | 45 55 51s Administrator. Shoes. Shoes. WHEN WALK-OVERS GO ON—TROUBLE GOES OFF. work. it along to you, gladly. $4.50. 47-27 Lyon & Co. When you begin wearing WALK-OVER Shoes, you may throw away that Foot Powder; also those Soft Wool In-soles, the Corn and Bunion Plasters and all other ‘helps to comfort’’ you’ve been forc- ed to wear to assist your poor feet in doing their Throw them all away—you won't need them. This is the message of thousands of grateful WaLK-OVER wearers the world over, and we pass Find your WALK-OVER fit, and stick to it. Same prices everywhere in America—g3.50 and Made for Ladies and Gentlemen. Sold by YEAGER & DAVIS, The Shoe Money Savers Bellefonte and Philipsburg, Pa. Lyon & Co. LYON & CO LYON & CO. | OUR SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE. Special Sale of White goods, Muslin, Under~ wear, Laces, Embroidery, Linens, Curtains, Carpets, and all Winter Clothing, Suits, Over- coats, Furs, Blankets, Gloves and Mittens for Men, Women and Children. SPECIAL SALE WY WY TTY YY YY UY UY oY FREE, ‘A Test in Pronunciation,” in- structive and entertaining. Also illustrated pamphlets. G.'&8 C. MERRTAMCO., I Publishers, Springfield, Mass, MAL LYON & CO. 47-17 d0_ ab bb Bellefonte, Pa. LYON & CO. TT YY sl
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