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Bellefonte, Pa., March 17, 1905.
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Jap's Capture Immense Stores.
Tokio, March 12—7 P. M.—Field Mar-
shal Oyama, reporting today, says: .
‘Prisoners, spoils and the enemy's esti-
mated casualties against all our forces in
the Shakbe direction follow, but the pris-
oners, guns aod spoils are increasing mo-
mentarily. The prisoners number over
40,000, including General Nachmoss. The
killed and wounded are estimated at 90,000,
The enemy’s dead, left on the field number
26,500. The spoils include two flags, about
sixty guns, 60,000 rifles, 150 ammunition
wagons, 1,000 carts, 200,000 shells, 25,000
bushel of fodder, 45 miles of light railway
outfit, 2,000 horses, 23 cart-loads of maps,
1,000 cari-loads of clothing and accoutre-
ments, 1,000,000 rations of bread, 70,000
tons of fuel and 60,000 tons of hay, besides
tools, tents, bullocks, telegraph wire and
poles, timber, beds, stoves and numerous
other property.
“No report from the Singking direction
has been received.”’
The battle has been officially named the
battle of Mukden.
KUROKI'S LIST OF BOOTY.
Is is estimated that the spoils which fell
into our hands in the direction of Sinking
(Yenden) since the. occupation by us of
Tsinkhetchen on February 24 have heen as
follows:
“Rifles, 2200; machine guns, 6; small
ammunition, 320,000 rounds; shells, 11,-
500; entrenching tools, 6000; wire, 1200
bundles; materials for a light railway of 33
miles; wagons for the latter, 450; garments,
10 cartloads; coal mining machinery for 8
pits; timber 4000 pieces.
‘Besides these, we took large quantities
of corrals, fodder, tents, beds, stoves, aps
and telephones, as well as a great number
of bullocks and horses. :
The enemy left about 1200 dead on the
field. We took 80 prisoners.
“It is estimated that the enewmy’s cas-
ualties were about 20,000. :
‘Fifteen: prisoners say that the 7st di-
vision was almost annihilated.
“Althongh the enemy set fire to his
stores at Machuntan and Miolupao, we
captured thousands of bushels of provisions
and ‘enormous quantities of ammunition
and other war supplies at these places.”
Grand Duke Nicholas to Command.
Paris, March 16.—The correspondent
at St. Petersburg of the Petit Parisien
says that General Kuropatkin’s resig-
nation has been accepted and that
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch
has consented to take chief command
in Manchuria. ;
Japanese Attack Repulsed.
Santoupu, March 16.—A sanguinary
combat occurred on March 14 on the
centre advanced line of the Russian
army eight miles south of Tie Pass.
The Russians repulsed the attack and
even made a small advance through
1000 corpses of Japanese, and advanc-
ing a large force on the right flank,
where General Mistchenko, who has
taken command of his detachment, al-
though his wound has not yet healed, is
holding the Japanese in check. The
Russian troops have regained their
normal spirits and fought cheerfully.
It is rumored that Chinese killed 80
foreigners in Mukden after the Rus-
sian evacuation of that place, including,
"it is said, Correspondent Richard H.
Little, of the Chicago Daily News. The
fate of M. Nadeau, a French newspapear
correspondent, who lived with Mr. Lit-
tle, is unknown. A message was sent
to Field Marshal Oyama today, asking
for information as to the fate of the
two correspondents. M. Nadeau is re-
ported to have been captured by the
Japanese.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
The Yeager Swing company moved,
this week, from the old lock works build-
ing, to the Phoenix mill plant.
Ben
A BragemaN Hgro. — J. Edward
Springer, a passenger brakeman on the P.
and E railroad and who is well known in
Bellefonte, is the hero of a thrilling ex-
perience. Oa Monday night the operator
at Neshis tower, six miles west of Williams
port, sent a message. to the superintendent's
office asking for assistance, as an insane
man had taken possession of the tower and
threatened the man’s life. Boffalo Ex-
press was ordered to stop and rescue the
operator. Condactor Hoffman and other
members of thecrew, after seeing how dan-
gerous the man was, were afraid to tackle
him. © When Springer pus in an appearance
he volauteerod to rescue the operator, which
be dul’ in a brave and learlers manner.
Running np the steps he grabbed the mad
man by. the oollar and: pulled him out of
she.tawer aud on to she train. Alter cut-
ting a piece of ‘bell cord he bound the man
band and foot, and ou the arrival’ of the
Arain:as. Williamspors turned his. man over’
"#0 thé police, who. landed him in jail.
ROBERT VALENTINE.—Once again the
grim reaper has selected for his mark a
man who for the best part of his life was
identified with Bellefonte’s industrial wel-
fare, by reason of which he was perhaps as
prominent a figure as any in Centre county,
though personally not so well known out-
side of Bellefonte and surrounding com-
munity because of his modest, retiring
nature; and the man is Robert Valentine,
who died of heart disease, at 8 o'clock
Wednesday morning, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Bond, in Baltimore, where
he bas lived the past several years. Mr.
Valentine had not been in good health for
a number of years but death when it did
come, came more sudden than expected.
Deceased was born in Bellefonte 77 years
ago. He was the son of Bond Valentine,
one of the family of five brothers who came
$0 Bellefonte from Chester county in 1815
and leased the furnace built by John Dan-
lop on the site of the present Nittany Iron
company’s plant. His father, however,
{ tired of the iron manufacturing business
| and, while still retaining bis financial
| interest in the Valentine Iron company,
studied law and’ became quite a distin-
guished jurist.
Early in life Robert Valentine became
associated with the Valentine Iron com-
pany and for many years was its official
head and principal owner, continuing as
such until the financial crash of 1890
.| which swept away practically his entire
fortune andfcompelled the closing down of
the furnace and its eventually passing
into other hands, thus ending in fact, if not
in name, the history of the Valentine Iron
company. During his prosperous career
he built the large stone house on the corner
of Curtin and Allegheny streets and there
he lived with his family for many years.
In a business way Mr. Valentine was
the personification of strict integrity and
uprightness. Though somewhat brusque
in demeanor he was easily approached in
a business way and always willing to listen
to a friend in need and always free-handed
with his generosity. In fact, it was be-
cause he persisted in running the furnace
at a loss just to give work to the men who
had labored for him for years that he lost
his fortunef{and died a poor man. As a
man he was broadminded and logical; as a
citizen, always progressive. Like his
ancestors before him he was a consistent
member of the society of Friends.
Mr. Valentine was twice married, bis
first}wife being Miss Lyda Yarnell. They
had no children. In 1861, his first wife
having died some years previous, he was
married for the second time to Miss Mary
Natt, a daughter of Thomas J. and Anna
Natt, and a sister of Miss Emily Nats, of
this place. Two children were the result
of this{union, Emily and Julia, the latter
married “to Dr. Somerville J. Bond, of
Baltimore, both of whom with their moth-
er survive.
The remains will be brought to Belle-
fonte this morning and the funeral will
take place this afternoon, interment to be
made in the{Friend’s burying ground.
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DEATH OF Err F. TowNsEND.—EIi F.
Townsend, one of Philipsburg’s prominent
citizens and a man well-known all over
Centre county from having been a candidate
on ‘the Republican ticket for legislative
honors a number of years ago, died at his
home in that place last Thursday morning,
after an illness of five weeks with pneu-
monia.
Deceased was born in Warren, Ohio, in
1859 and was thus 45 years old. His par-
ents both died when he was young but
being a lad of a studious nature and force-
ful character he successfully pushed his
way through the common schools and in
1886 graduated with high honors from the
Reedsburg college, in Clarion county.
From there he went to Lewisburg, intend-
ing to study for the Baptist ministry but
because of weak eyes was compelled to give
up his ambition in that direction and con-
sequently in the latter part of the same
year went to Philipsburg and took up the
work of a mine foreman, in which capacity
be labored until the spring of 1904 when,
having successfully passed the examination
for mine inspector he was given the ap-
pointment for the eleventh district, with
headquarters at Scottdale, a position he
filled until his death. In politics Mr.
Towusentl was an uncompromising Repub-
lican and was invariably a notable figure
in the party’s connty conventions. In addi-
tion to having been a candidate for the
legislature some years back he recently
was elected and served three years as school
director in Philipsburg. He was a mem-
ber of the Baptist church and for seven-
teen years belonged to the Masonic frater-
nity.
In 1888 he was married to Miss Sarah
Gray, a daughter of the late W. Y. Gray,
of Philipsburg, who survives him with five
children, namely : Helen, Warren, Hairy,
William and Robert. He also leaves a
brother and sister residing in Michigan.
The funeral was held on Sunday after-
noon at 2 o'clock, the services in the
Lutheran church being in charge of Rev.
C. D. Russell and Rev. G. D. Pennepacker.
Interment was made in the Philipsbarg
cemetery.
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HEVERLY—John Heverly, a well-known
oitizen of Howard, died last Friday even-
ing, of nearalgia of the hears, aged 52
years. Deceased was born in Howard
township and lived io thas neighborhood
all his life, following the trade" of a blaock-
smith, He was a mewber ol.the Disciple
charch and a mau respected hy all who
knew him. He is survived by a wife and
seven children. The funeral was held on
Sunday afternoon.
STEWART—Samuel Calhoun Stewart died
at his home at Birmingham, last Friday
night, of infirmities incident to his more
than 80 vears of age. Deceased was a son
of David and Sarah ( Walker) Stewart and
was born at Pennsylvania Furpace. He
graduated from Jefferson college, of Can-
nonsburg, in 1846, after which he went to
St. Louis, Mo., where he engaged in and
learned thoroughly the business of iron
making with the firm of Lyon, Shorb &
Co., returning to Colerain Forges in 1857,
where he was successively manufacturer of
blooms, superintendent of the works and a
partner cf the firm of Shorb, Stewart & Co.
In 1864 be moved to Tyrone Forges, be-
coming superintendent of the Tyrone iron
works and later a member of the firm of
William M. Lyons & Co., until 1876, when
the works became the property of the Ty-
rone Mining and Manufacturing company,
Mr. Stewart being retained as general su-
perintendent. Some years ago he with his
family removed to Birmingham, and bas
since been living a retired life.
His wife was Miss Margaret Sample, of
Lancaster county, by whom be had seven
children, all of whom are living. One
brother and three sisters of Mr. Stewart sur-
vive. The funeral wa3 held Saturday al-
ternoon.
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TATE.—Mrs. Elizabeth Tate, wife of
John T. Tate, died Saturday morning ab
her home near Nittany furnace, after a
prolonged illness with gangrene and
diabetes. Deceased was a daughter of
Edward and Margaret Isenberg and was
born at Barre, Huntingdon county, fifty-
seven years ago. When eighteen years
of age she was married to John Tate, of
this place. She was a member of the
Methodist church, a good christian woman
and highly esteemed and admired by all
who knew her. Surviving her are her
husband and the following children;Alfred,
of Panxsutawney;R. G.,of Big Run, Jeffer-
son county, and Edward, Walter and Anna
at home. Also one sister, Mrs. Katharine
Thomas, of Tyrone. The funeral was held
on Monday afternoon. The services at the
house were conducted by Rev. Mummaau,
of the Free Methodist church, assisted by
Rev. W. B. Cox. Interment was made in
the Sunnyside cemetery.
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BARR.—Wm. Barr, of Sandy Ridge,
died quite suddenly last Saturday morn-
ing of heart failure. He was employed at
the fire brick worke and Saturday morn-
ing was at work as usual up until 9 o'clock,
when he fell to the ground and was dead
before his fellow-workmen could reach bis
side.
Deceased was born at McAlevey's For
and was 52 years of age. He had lived a$
Sandy Ridge the past seven years. Sur-
viving him are his wife and seven chil-
dren,as follows: Mrs. Alma Smitb,of Sandy
Ridge; Walter, Carl, Clyde, Meade, Maud
and Frank, all as home. ¢
Funeral services were held at his late
residence on Monday aternoon and were
conducted by the Rev. M. Williams, pastor
of the M. E. church. Interment was made
at MoAlevey’s Fort.
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SHOOK —James Milford Shook died at.bis
home on south Allegheny street, early Sun-
day morning. Though he bad been an in-
valid for several years his death was due to
an attack of pneumonia, after an illness of
only four days. :
Deceased was born at Lamar, Clinton
county,and wae 53 years of age. He was a
member of the Free Methodist charoh and
a devout christian man. Sarviving him
are his wife and nine children, as follows:
Mrs. Harry Rhodes, Mrs. D. V. Steele,
Mrs. L. R. Poorman, James Ambrose, Lu-
ella, Harry Elmer, Floyd M., Grace E.
and Leonard M. The funeral was held on
Tuesday, services by Rev. Mumman of the
Free Methodist church, interment being
wade in the Union cemetery.
WEBER—Mrs. Anna Weber, widow of
the late Balser Weber, one of the most
prominent citizens of Howard, died at her
home in that place, last Thursday morning,
of infirmities incident to old age, she being
77 years old. Deceased was horn in How-
ard township and was the daughter of Hen-
ry and Magdalena Pletcher. She was a
member of the Mennonite church and a
worthy christian lady. Surviving her are
five children, Abram, William. John, Clara
and Mary, of Howard. The funeral was
held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock, in-
terment being made in Schenck’s cemetery.
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SHAW.—R. Newton Shaw, well-known
throughout this section as an owner of fast
horses, and who some years ago conducted
the Continental hotel in Philipshurg, died
at his home in Cleaifield, Sunday morn-
ing, of pleuro-pneamonia, aged 63 years.
He is survived by his father, one sister and
a brother, all of Clearfield. He was a
member of the Masonic fraternity and also
the Elks and these organizations bad
charge of the fuveral, which was held
Wednesday afternoon. -
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——John Neville, whose home was at
Snow Shoe, but who woiked as a brake-
man on the Cresson Clearfield division
of the Pennsylvania railroad, while
stepping from one car to another at Barnes-
boro vn Saturday, tripped and fell to’ the
rails, receiving such injuries that death
was almost instantaveous. He was aged
24 years, and is survived by two sisters and
two brothers, residing at Snow Shoe, where
she remains were sent for burial. i
i es hastd inetd
——The six-montbs old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Arshur Kerlin, of Centre Hall, died
on Monday, and was buried Wednesday,
Rev. J. M. Reariok officiating. * ~~
KEeLLER—Philip Scott Keller, youngest
son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry Keller, died
at his home in Kapsas City, on the 21st
ult., from injuries received while making
repairs in the fire box of an engine on the
Rock Island and Pacific railroad, by which
company he was employed asa boiler-
maker. Deceased was born in Boalsburg,
this county, and is survived by his wife,
parents, three brothers and five sisters, one
of the latter living at Penusylvania Far-
nace.
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. WiLsoN—Rauth, the five-year-old daugh-
ter of Jobn H. Wilson, manager for the
Western Union Telegraph company in this
place, died Satnrday evening at 10 o’clock
of membraneous croup, after an illness of
only two days. Owing to the contagious
nature of the disease the funeral was held
on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, inter-
ment being made in the Catholic cemetery.
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BERZER.—Joseph Beezer, one of the
oldest residents up along Spring creek,died
at his home near Roopsburg, at 8 o’clock
Tuesday evening, of infirmities of old age.
Deceased was a native of Germany, having
been born in Stransburg, on the Rhine,
October 15th, 1842. He came to this conn-
try in 1865, locating in Centre county,
where he lived ever since with the excep-
tion of two years spent in Altoona. He
was a good citizen and a faithful member
of the Catholic church.
In 1867 he was married to Miss Katha.
rine Kohler, by whom he bad three chil-
dren, namely, Louis and Michael J. of
Pittsburg, and Mrs. Thomas Bertram, of
Altoona, all of whom with their mother
survive. He also leaves a brother and
sister in Germany. The funeral will take
place this morning at 10 o’clock.
—— “Quincy Adams Sawyer,’’ the rural
drama that comes to Garman’s next Wed-
nesday night has the WATCHMAN’S en-
dorsemens. Those who go will find it a
beautiful play, well presented by a strong
company. See thas they have a good house,
because they will deserve is.
———
———The Rebersburg singing class will
give a grand concert, Satarday evening,
March 25th, under the direction of the
teacher, Mr. George E. Wise.
Spring Mills.
Garden making and fence building will
soon be the order of the day.
Ellis Shaffer, Democratic candidate for the
nomination of sheriff, was here during the
week. Mr. Shaffer is very popular in this
neighborhood.
Prof. Hosterman will begin his session of
High school for advanced scholars on April
10th. The class promises to be a large one.
The regular winter session of school will
close on the 4th of April.
Moving time is rapidly approaching. Quite
a number of changes and removals will take
place in the village on April first. Dwellings
are unusually scarce and some families will
be forced to move in with others—not always
very pleasant.
Miss Houtz, recently appointed assistant
postmistress by postmaster Krape, is quite an
accomplished young lady, discharges the
duties of the office very pleasantly, and has
‘won golden opinions from all sorts of peo-
ple’ by her obliging and agreeable manners.
Mr. Krape has made no mistake in this ap-
pointment.
We had quite a fierce egg war here for a
short time. The ‘‘hen fruit’ conmanded
32c. per dozen at all the stores, while the
city quotations were only 26 and 28 cents,
and as the poet says ‘‘what fools we mortals
be.”” When sense returned and peace was de-
clared, they immediately tumbled down to
the present price of 20 cents.
D. H. Schiegal bas been absent all week
engaged in paper hanging. Plastering, his
regular business will commence as soon as
the weather permits. Mr. Schlegal remark-
ed that he had now on file orders for paper
hanging and plastering to keep him busy all
summer. Being an expert in both, and
owing to his well known rapidity and fine
workmanship, his services are not only
demanded in this neighborhood, but fora
dozen miles around.
Hublersburg.
Mr. John Gentzel is suffering from an
attack of pleurisy. :
Miss Talitha Hoy was shopping in Belle-
fonte on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Deitrich were in Belle-
fonte on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. H M. Hoy, of Walker, were
in town on Friday.
Dr. S. 8. McCormick and wife were in
Bellefonte on Saturday.
Mr. Fred Yocum is again confined to his
home on account of grip.
Service in the Reformed church Sunday
evening at 7:30 o’clock.
Mr. Harry Noll and family spent Sunday
with friends at Aaronsburg.
Mrs. Julia Kessinger bas been ill with
heart trouble the past week.
Prof. John S. Hosterman attended Masonic
lodge at Bellefonte on Tuesday evening.
Mrs Amanda Markle returned home
recently after spending a short time with
her sister in Pittsburg.
Mr. John A. Miller, wife and little daugh-
ter, of Coburn, were entertained at Mr.
Miller’s home over Sunday.
Lila Deitrich and Ethel Miller were en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. Mary Martin
on Monday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McClintick, of Coal-
port, were circulating among friends and
relatives in this vicinity last week.
Sarah, the little daughter of Mr. Edward
Evers, was very badly burned last Thursday
evening. It is supposed her clothing caught
fire by a spark flying from tho stove aud
alighting on her clothes. The mother was
at the barn attending to the evening's work
and in their fright the little girl and her
younger brother ran toward the barn. The
child is under the care of Dr, 8. 8. McCor-
Pine Grove Mention.
Mis. G. W. Homan aud daughter were
shopping in town on Tuesday.
Mrs. G. W. McWilliams has been ill the
past week but is better now.
Mrs. John G. Hess has been quite sick with
bronchical trouble the past week.
Luther Sunday avd family visited Mrs.
Sunday’s home, at Ross church, on Saturday.
John Wolfe and wife, of State College,
visited friends in Stone Valley over Sunday.
Public sales are numerous and are well at-
tended. Stock of all kinds is selling at good
prices.
Wm. Harpster and James Kelier, of Char-
ter Oak, trans cted business in town on
Tuesday.
N. G. Gates transacted business in Tyrone,
Saturday, getting ready for his big sale on
the 17th.
W. S. Gearhard will open a summer High
school in the old Pine Grove Academy, April
10th.
Mrs. J. B. Rockey has been nursing an at-
tack of grip the last week and is quite pros-
trated.
W. Harris Bloom, who was at death’s door
last week, is better and on a fair way to
recovery.
Miss Myrtle Haiper is suffering with an
attack of that painful disease, inflammatory
rheumatism.
Samuel Hazel, the wool man of Houser-
ville, is on his usual route again, paying top
prices fer wool.
Mrs. Emanuel Peters with her son Arthur,
were visitors at the home of James Peters,
in the Glades.
Mrs. W. C. Patterson’s legion of friends will
be glad to learn of her recovery from an at-
tack of pneumonia.
D. C. Keller and Henry Swank, of Centre
Hall, were here the beginning of the week
in quest of fresh cows.
Dr. Kaupt, John Jacobs and William
Bumgardner, of Boalsburg, were here on busi-
ness on Tuesday and Wednesday,
Harry Koch, of Fairbrook, was.in town
Tuesday in the interest of his stock business,
in which he is quite successful.
Messrs. Hertzler, Mentz and Torrance, of
State College, were callers at the Everts and
Cap’t. Kepler homes, on Sunday.
J. Cal Bailey, of State College, with his
interesting little family Sundayed at the
Bailey home just west of town.
Mrs. Mary Jane Stewart, of Altoona, is
visiting the home of her childhood, a guest
at G. W. McWilliams’, of Fairbrook.
Wm. Bumgardner, of Boalsburg, inter-
viewed our merchants on Tuesday in the
interest of the United States Packing com-
pany.
George Bell, of Spruce Creek, drove down
here Sunday to see his mother ‘who has been
quite ill with heart trouble at the home of her
brother, W. H. Goss.
Mr. Harold Herman, a former Centre coun-
ty lad now of Tionesta, with his friend Mr.
Hazel, was here on Monday introducing a
new gas jet light.
Samuel Harpster, one of Gatesburg’s
straight-laced Democrats, with his neice
Lizzie Harshberger, took dinner at the St.
Elmo on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. George McWilliams, Mr. and
Mrs. Bruce Frank, of Penna Furnace, took
advantage of J. B. Heberling’s away down
prices in the furniture line, on Tuesday.
Mrs. John O. Stover, who took her baby
to an eye specialist for an operation on its
eyes, has returned home as the specialist re-
fused to perform the operation now.
Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Goss with their little
family, who have been visiting friends here
the past month, returned to their home in
Tyrone on Monday.
Benner Walker, of Pine Glenn, was a
visitor in Pennsvalley last week. While
here he rented the Vanvalzah, farm west of
Centre Hall, and expects to move there on
the 21st.
George Everts, of Altoona, who twenty-
five years ago handled the hammer and
tongs in the old R. P. Craig shop, now the
butcher shop, is spending this week among
his friends here and over about Masseysburg,
the home of his youth.
Carpenter Joe Meyers, who has been roast-
ing his shins under the cook stove all winter,
is kicking out getting a hustle on for his
summer trade. He has already three barns
and a house on the string besides a number of
smaller jobs. Joe isa hustler and will be
ready when the snow flakes fly next fall.
The township daddies held their annual
meeting at the St. Elmo on Monday. G. W.
Campbell is the new member and fills his
first township office very admirably. Tax
collector McWilliams paid up in full. The
road fund was thirty dollars short, but the
poor overseers had six hundred dollars in
the treasury, a very good showing for a
Democratic administration of local affairs.
Mr. and Mrs. Ira C. Corman entertained a
whole house full of guests on last Thursday
evening. It was in honor of Miss Ethel,
who had just attained her nineteenth birth-
day. Refreshmeuts in abundance were
served by Mrs. Corman and her assistants.
Many usefnl and beautiful presents were
brought and the evening was spent in fun
and merriment. Sadie Keichline and Katie
Bowersox presiding at the organ,
On last Monday evening the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Tate, near town, was the
scene of a pleasant gathering of friends who
were bidden to the feast that in excellency
eclipsed anything of the kind in this neigh-
borhood for years. Everything the farm and
market could afford was on the festive board.
Those who were present were Mr. and Mrs,
G. W. O'Bryan, David Miller and wife, E.
C. Musser, wife and family, N. E. Hess and
wife and Samuel and Jobo. :
The annual congregational meeting was
held in the Presbyterian church on Monday
evening. Ira C. Burwell was chosen chair-
man and Dr. G. H. Woods secretary pro tem.
The report of the trustees was heard and
accepted. Treasurer David Reed's report of
the finances was read and accepted showing
a snug balance in his hands. G. W. O'Bryan
was elected trustee for three years. David
Reed was re-elected treasurer forone year.
The trustees were instructed to repaint the
chnrch roof, also place a stone or conerete
walk in front of the parsonage as soon as the
i wether will‘ permit <n
Bick and la getting slong ag moll a. cen be
‘tion for County Commissioner;
Claire Boob, who has been a very sick boy
at the home of his grandmother, is now con-
valescing.
Squire J. H. Miller contemplates building
a new house at his home in the Glades, next
summer.
Mrs. Annie Miller, who has been confined
to her bed with pulmonary trouble, is &low-
ly but surely recovering.
Miss Lide Miller came down from Tyrone
last week to spend a few daysat her parental
home just west of town. She returned on
Tuesday.
Howard Zeigler and Wm. Walkey, of Cen-
tre Hall ; and Benjamin Walker, of Yarnell,
with his friend Mr. Eckley were here on
Wednesday and purchased four horses for
lumbering purposes.
Mr. Wilson Henry, one of Spruce Creek’s
push-ahead farmers, had the misfortune to
split his right foot with an axe while chop-
ping wood in the woods, last Saturday. It
was with great difficulty that he got within
shouting distance of his home owing to the
loss of blood which very much weakened
him. Dr. Houser stitched it up and he is
getting along nicely now.
Last Friday evening was a gala time at
the home of John B. Rockey, where a social
was given in honor of his son Frank and
his bride, who came down from Altoona for
a nice time and they got it. They were
greeted with a house full of old and new
friends who were served with choice re-
freshments, and everybody was merry. Mr.
and Mrs. Rockey make everyone feel at ease
in their cosy home on the banks of Buffalo
run,
Lemont.
John, R. Schreck is able to be out again.
John H. Shuey lost a valuable cow this
last week.
C. D. Houtz and wife have been housed
up, this week, with the grip.
R. F. Evey and wife drove to Bellefonte,
Tuesday, to attend to some shopping.
The horses along the Branch are at present
passing through an epidemic of pink-eye.
Andrew O’Neil, of Tyrone, is at present
circulating among his many friends in these
parts.
Mrs. Jesse Klinger and Mrs. H. N. Kerns
spent Thursday at the home of Mrs. George
Williams.
Tuesday morning reminded all that spring
is fast approaching as the robins and other
birds were singing and making merry.
Dr. Mary Shaffer and son are paying her
parents a visit and grandfather Thompson
enjoys entertaining and teasing his little
grandson.
Rev. J. R. Sechrist, the United Evan-
gelical minister, will preach his first sermon
in the Lemont church Sunday, March 26th,
and all are cordially invited to attend.
The Ladies Missionary society of the
United Evangelical church will hold a special
service in the Lemont church, Sunday even-
ing, and would be pleased to have everyone
attend.
Tuesday started the flitting wheel a rolling
for D. F. Smith moved from his home to the
Foster farm, where he will manage a dairy.
Jonas Rice moved from the Jacob Shuey
property to the D. F. Smith homestead.
Wednesday Daniel Weaver moved from the
Cornelius Dale house to the Jacob Shuey
property at Centre Furnace.
——Marietta Holley, better known as
‘“‘Samantha,’’ or “Josiah Allen’s Wife,’’
is writing regularly for The Pittsburg Sun-
day Dispatch. ‘‘Rival Suitors’’ is the sub-
jecs for her article next Sunday.
After 34 Years.
The wise buyer is ‘‘posted’’ in what
he buys and where to boy. 34 years of
ungaestioned ascendency. 34 years of
steady improvement in quality and work-
manship. 34 years of constant increase in
sales and still growing. This is the record
of Schofield’s harness factory. (Are there
any who will deny the above?) Three
first class workmen kept busy all winter,
making heavy and light harness. Our stock
is complete in farm, tug, buggy, spring
wagon and light double driving harness.
Our chain harness this year are cheaper
and hester than ever. We have a large
assortment of fine tug bridles, made in
different styles. We invite you to call and
examine our goods and get prices. Don’t
pay the price for old harness when youn can
buy new for the same money. Don’t ask
us to compete with inferior made goods, as
we use only the best material and employ
first-class workmen.
We have over six hundred dollars worth
of collars, ranging in price from two to
four dollars. Don’t fail to see these goods
hefore buying. Yours truly, for your
trade.
JAMES SCHOFIELD.
A Card.
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.
1 Respectfully,
50Lf D. F. FORTNEY.
Announcements,
The following are the prices charged for announce-
ments in this paper : Sheriff, $s ; Treasurer,
$3 00 ; Legislature, $8.00 ; Register, 6 00 ; Record-
or, $5 00 ; Commissioners, $5.00. All candidates:
are required to pledge themselves to abide the de-
cision of the Democratic County Convention.
FOR RECORDER.
We are authorized to annonnce Joux C. Rowk
as a candidate for the office of Recorder of Centre
county ; subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic county convention.
FOR TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce J. D. MiLLEs:
Erq., of Walker township, as a candidate for
County Treasurer ; subject to the decision of the
Democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce Dr. Frank K.
Wire, of Philipsburg, as a candidate for County
Treasurer ; subject to the decision of the Dema-
cratic county convention.
FOB SHERIFF,
We are authorized to announce FErus S.
Suarrer, of Miles township, as a candidate for
Sheriff of Centre county ; subject to the decision
of the Democratic county convention.
FOR COMMISSIONER.
We are authorized to announce W. H. Frr, of
Pine Grove Mills, asa candidate for the nomina-
subject the.
decision of the Demgcratio county convention.