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Bellefonte, Ps., March 9, 1906.
P. GRAY MEEK, . - . Evrron
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H. 8. TAYLOR,
County Chairman,
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A Tombstone for “Warren'’
In all of the history of Bellefonte there
wae never such a character as Warren
Burnside. Afflicted as he was he was
possessed of a big heart and unmeasurable
kindness. Since bis death no stone of any
kind marks his last resting place and a
movement has been started to raise a fund
for the purpose of erecting a suitable tomb-
stone over his grave. Will you contribute
a small amount for this purpose? The
contributions to date are as follows *
Rev. George I. Browne.............coes vevnreres
Srsese eran seas baset an
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Mrs. Annie Dawson, Philadelphia.....
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Harry Dawson, Philadelphia.
Where Great Britain Beats Us,
From the North American.
Great Britain's paicels poss carried last
year 4,000,000 packages as a profit of $12,
000,000. The charge in the United King-
dom for a three-pound parcel by mail, with
bouse-to house collection and delivery, ix
18 cents. In the United States the postage
on a three-pound parcel is 48 cents. The
British postal surplus last year was $22.
000,000. In the United States last year
the postal deficit was $13,000,000.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
~='‘The Mary Aun Johnson Concert
Co." expect to give a hirtbday party for
the benefit of the Presbyterian Mite ro-
ciety, Thursday evening, March 15th, at
the home of Mrs. Mary Ann Johnson, Lion
street. Enclosed in the invitation yon will
find a neat little bag, in which it is hoped
that friends will deposit a liberal silver
offering. Refreshments free of charge. All
are welcome.
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——On April first the jewelry firm of F.
C. Richard’s Sons will go ous of existence.
The room they now ocoupy on High street
‘bas been rented hy Mr. Casebeer, of Berlin,
who will at once stock it with a fall line
of watches, clocks, silverware, jewelry and
everything carried in a high class jewelry
store. A full stock of optical goods will
be carried and special attention given to
this branch of the business.
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——Fish' Commissioner W. E. Meehan
was in Bellefonte yesterday to investigate
the canse of so many dead fish in Spring
oreek. He found not only plenty of suck-
ers bus some trout and on dissecting them
found abundant evidence that their death
was undoubtedly caused by the presence of
a large amount of phosphorus and bicar-
bonate of lime. Mr. Meehan got the stock
bolders of the Peonsylvania Mateh Co.,
and users of acetylene gas who drain the
wath of their plants into Spring creek to-
gether for u conference, the resuls of which
we were unable to learn.
MARRIAGE LicENSEs.—The following
marriage licenses were issued the past week
by Register Earle C. Taten.
Jobn Johnstonbangh and Mary C.
Ghaaer, both of gulang
Jobn Edgar Johoson and Alva A. Harsh-
berger, both of Gatesbnrg.
Earnest W. DeHaas and Sadie E. Span-
gler, both of Bianchard.
Crider Wood and Eva Weaver, both of
Philipsburg.
A. Smith aud Roxanva O'Brian,
both of Bellefonte. Vi
Walter Yearick and Gertrade B. Kling,
both of Jacksonville.
Mrs. Mamie A. ForMaAR.—In the
death of Mrs. Marie A. Folmar, which oc-
curred at her home in Milesburg, at an
early bour last Friday morning, that town
lost one of its grandest women, one whose
seventy-nine years of life has been only
such as to eodear her to every one with
whom she came in contact, leaving only
sorrow and regres that death must be the
inevitable end of sueh noble and lovable
natures.
Deceased was of French extraction and
was born in Paris, France. She was a
daughter of Pierre Henri and Katbarine
Footeroy. When she was but nine years
old her parents emigrated to this country
and settled in Frenchville, Clearfield coun-
ty. It was there in what were yet the wilds
of the Allegheny wountains that Marie
grew to young womanhood and at the age
of nineteen years was united in marriage
to John Bronoel, one of the most eligible
young men of that community. Their
onion was blessed with ten children, sev-
arnell | en of whom are living, as follows : Frank,
of Lewistown ; Mrs. Adam Redding, of
Gettysburg ; Leopold, of Plaine, III ;
Sidoine, of Pittsburg; Mrs. Patrick J.
Hayes, of Spangler ; Mionie, of Philadel.
phia, and Pauline, at home ; those deceas-
ed are Mrs. Jean Derr, of this place, Jus-
tin and John.
Over forty years ago the Bronoels moved
to Milesburg where Mr. Bronoel was kill-
ed in a railroad accident on a crossing
within sight of his home. Thirty-seven
years ago Mrs. Bronoel married Jobn B.
Rolley, of Clearfield county. Two chil-
dren were born to them, Mrs. Emil Loiret,
of Ishpeming, Mich., and Mis. Odilla Mott,
of Bellefonte. Mr. Rolley died some
eighteen years ago alter which the subject
of this sketch married for the third time,
her husband being Joseph Folmar, a pros-
perous farmer of Clearfield county, who
sarvives her, they baving no issue.
Fifteen years ago Mm. Folmar was
y | stricken with paralysis which left her more
or less an invalid and about a year agoshe
became so enfeebled that she was not able
to be around but has been confined to her
bed ever since. She was a devout member
of 8s. John’s Catholic church, of thie place,
and the faneral was held from there at 10
o'clock Monday morning, interment being
made in the Catholic cemetery.
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BRIEF SKETCH OF THE LATE AMOS
HARPER. ~Last week's WATCHMAN con-
tained a brie! announcement of the death
of Amos W. Harper, which occurred early
last week of dysentery, after av illness of
but seventeen days.
Deceased was seventy five years of age
and was born at Pine Grove Mills. Fifsy-
one years ago he was united in marriage to
Mies Susan Maughner, also of Pine Grove
Mills. In 1858 the Harpers moved to
Philipsburg. When the war of the Rebel-
lion broke ont Mr. Harper enlisted in com-
pany E, 45th Penna. Vols., serving out hie
term of enlistment as a lieutenant. Twen-
ty-five yeais ago be engaged in the eonfeo-
tionery business and began the manufac-
tare of the famous Harper candies, selling
out only last fall to the Davidson brothers.
In addition to his wife he is survived by
the following children : Mm. D. H. Foust,
Huntingdon ; Mrs. W. J. Martz, Patton ;
Amos D., of Cleatfield ; Harry and Joka,
Philipsburg ; Charles, of Donora; Mrs.
William Johns. Graham Station ; Miss
Myrtle, at howe, and Jay C., of East Liv.
erpool, Olito, He also leaves one brother
and three sister. The funeral was held
at 2 o'clock Sanday afternoon from bis late
residence at Cold Stream,
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MURRAY. —Mis. James Murray died as
her home at Warriorsmark, last Friday
morning,after an illuess of ten years with a
complication of diseases. Deceased, whose
maiden name was Misa Priscilla Weaver,
was born at Bald Eagle Furnace and was
fifty-five years of age. She is survived hy
her busband and seven children, namely :
William T. Murray and Mrs. Mary Candy,
of Tyrone; Charles L. and Harry V.
Murray, of Altoona ; John L., Allison C.
and Raymond Murray, at home ; ove sis-
ter, Mrs. Annie Decker, of California, and
one brother, Thomas Weaver, of Port
Matilda. The funeral was held on Mon-
day. The remains were taken to Bald
Eagle where funeral services were held in
the Methodist church, Rev. R. T. Whitely
officiating. Interment was made in the
Bald Eagle cemetery.
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WircHEY —Mrs. Salome Witohey, widow
of the late Alexander Witohey, died at the
home of ber daughter, Mrs, J. E. Hawkins,
of Philipsburg, Thursday of last week, of
general debility, aged 78 years, 8 months
and 15 days. She was a native of Prussia
bat came to this country with her parents
when but aslip of a girl. She was the
mother of eleven children, seven of whom
survive. The funeral was held on Satur.
day afternoon, the remains being taken to
Osceola Mills for burial.
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CHATHAM.—Barbara Jane, wile of John
H. Chatham, of McElhattan, Clinton coun-
ty, died last Friday morning afier a nine
weeks prostration with paralysis. Deceased
was a daoghter of the late Philip and
Phebe Gramley, of Rebersburg, this coun-
ty, and was aged 58 years. She is sorvived
by her husband avd six children. The
funeral was held on Tuesday, interment
being made in the Linwood cemetery at
McEibattan.
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——Walter Jackson, one of the best
koown colored men of Philipsburg, died
Monday evening, of pneumonia, after a swo
week's ilinese. He was horn in Leesburg,
a., and came to Philipsburg in 1889 since
which time he had been porter at the Pot-
ter Bouse . He was 38 years of age and un-
married.
Housgr.—William D. Houser died at
his home on Pine street at 6:30 o'clock
Monday morning, of dropsy. Six months
or more ago, while working as a butcher at
Colona he contracted typhoid fever and for
six weeks or more lay ill at bis home in
this place. On bis recovery from the fever
dropey developed, the disease growing
worse and worse until a hemorrbage on
Monday morning resulted in bie death.
Deceased was a son of Daniel and Eva
Houser and was born at Houserville, a
town named in honor of the family, fifsy-
seven years ago. All his life was spent in
this county, principally at the place of his
birth, at Pleasant Gap and in Bellefonte.
For a number of years past he was engaged
in the butobering business and it was while
engaged in this work at Colona that he
contracted bis first illness. He was a man
much esteemed and respect>d by all who
knew him.
He no doubt will be greatly missed by
all his friends bus those who will miss
him most are his wife, who prior to
her marriage was Mise Amanda C. Grove,
of Lemont, and his children, namely :
Harry Houser, of Colona ; Mrs. John
Lambert, Bellefonte ; Mrs. Dale, Pleasant
Gap ; Mrs. Jacob D. Valentine, Allegheny;
Mrs. John Guisewhite, Bellefonte ; Miss
Blanche, a compositor in the WATCHMAN
office,and Wm. and Ed.,at home. He is also
survived by his step-mother, Mrs. Lavina
Houser, of Centre Furnace, and the fol-
lowing sister and brothers : Mrs. George
Cronemiller, Pine Grove Mills ; John
Houser, State College ; Reuben, Pleasant
Gap ; James and Harvey, Spring Mills ;
Scots, of DuBois ; Grant, Boalshurg, and
Abram, in West Virginia.
He was a member of the Lutheran church
and Rev. W. M. Rearick officiated at the
faperal which was held on Wednesday
morning. The remains were taken to
Shiloh where the services were held in the
church after which interment was made in
the cemetery adjoining.
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Death oF A. A. KOHLBECKER.—The
announcement of the death of Alois A.
Kohlbecker at an early hour Saturday
morning was not only a surprise bat a
shock to bis many friends in this place.
He bad teen a sufferer with dropsy for
some months past but his condition was
net as all serious. Last week he caught a
severe cold which on Thursday developed
into pneumonia with the result that his
death followed speedily.
Deceased was born in Baden, Germany,
and was sixty years of age. He came to
this county when quite a young man. For
the past thirty years he has conduct-
ed the hotzl at Central City, near Miles-
burg, where he died. While one of
the best citizens he wasa man of some-
what retiring disposition who attended
strictly to his own affairs.
He was united in marriage to Miss Anna
A. Seigworth, who died quite suddenly
two years ago while on her way home from
church. Surviving bim are the following
children : Lounis F. aod Frank C., of
Jeanette ; Mrs. 8. H. Vallimons, of Kee-
wayden ; H. F., Emma, Stella, Frances,
Josephine and A. A. Jr., at home and Miss
Lena in the Polk institution.
The faneral was held on Tuesday morn-
ing at 10 o'clock, the services being in the
Catholic church in this place. Interment
was made in the Catholic cemetery.
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KREIDER.—C. D. Kreider died at his
home on east Bishop street, Wednesday
afternoon, as the result of a stroke of apo-
plexy with which he was stricken on Tues.
day night. He had not been in good
health for the past two years, being a vie-
tim of that insidious disease, creeping par-
alysis, but not even bis intimate friends
apprehended that death was #0 near.
Deceased was filty-four years of age and
was horn io Warriorsmark township, Hont-
ingdon county. Ever since early manhood
he bas worked for the Pennsylvania rail-
road. He came to Bellefonte twenty-one
years ago this month and until a year or so
ago held the position of car inspector in the
Bellefonte yard. He wasa man of very re-
tiring dieposition yes one univereally liked
by all who knew him.
He was united in marriage to Miss Clara
Shank, daughter of Mr. and Mis. John
Shank, of this place, who survives with
one child, Miss Emma, at home. He aleo
leaves one brother, Samuel Kreider, of Ty-
rone. He was a faithfal member of the
Methodist church and Rev. John A. Wood
Jr., will officiate at the funeral which will
be held tomorrow (Saturday) morning at
10 o'clock. Interment will be made in the | ous
Union cemetery.
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NoRRiS.—James 8 Norris, one of the
leading citizens of Woodland, Clearfield
county, died last Friday as the resalt of a
broken hip sustained in a fall some seven
weeks ago, aged seventy-five years. He
was a soldier in she Civil war, serving until
the siege of Petersburg, Va., where he was
wounded and honorably discharged. For
the past twenty years he held the office of
justice of the pence of Woodland. In ad-
dition to his wife he is survived by one
son, Thomas H. Norris, of Philipsburg,and
two daughters, Mrs. L. C. Bloom, of Cur-
wensville, and Mise Maude at home. The
foneral was held Monday afternoon.
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RockEY—Mrs. Noah M. Rockey died at
ber home at Filmore, Wednesday of lass
survived by her husband and seven ohild-
ren, as follows. John, of Filmore, George,
in North Dakota; Mrs. John D. Decker,
Potters Mille; Mrs. G. B. Zettle, of Mason,
Tenn. ; Mrs. W. H. Corman, Cresson; Mrs.
Elmer Limbert, Millheim, and Mrs Sadie | bef:
Metohley, at home, The faneral was held
on Satarday.
week of poenmonia, aged 72 years. She is | of
SraTE COLLEGE STUDENT Digs.—An.
tonio L. Herrera, a young Puerto Rican
student at the Pennsylvania State College,
Sanday afternoon, after only a few days
illness with pneumonia. The young man’s
home wasat Anasco, Puerto Rico, where
bis parents are quite well to do. He was
one of four young men sent to the State
College by the Puerto Rican government,
last September to be educated. The body
was brought to Bellefonte Monday
morning aod prepared for burial by
undertaker Naginey and on Tuesday was
taken to the College where
fuveral services were held in she audi-
torium, Rev. Benjamin Gill officiating.
The entire sudent body then followed the
remains to the Branch cemetery where in-
terment was made.
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RHUE.—Mre. Mary Rbue, widow of the
late David Rhue, died at ber home in
Boggs township, Thursday of last week.
She was a native of Northumberland coun-
ty and was aged seventy-nine years.
Twelve children, six sons and six daugh-
ters, as well as one brother, Hiram Osman,
ol Altoona, survive. 3he was a member of
the Evangelical church and a highly es-
teemed woman. Revs, Zeigler and Bing-
ham officiated at her funeral, which was
held on Sunday, interment being made in
the Messiah cemetery.
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SEIBENECK.—Joseph G. Seibeneck. la th-
er of Mrs. Noah H. Swayne 2nd, died at
his home in Allegheny, last Friday morn.
ing, after an illness of several years dura-
tion. Deceased was about 68 years of age
and was one of the best known newspaper
men in Pittsburg. For almost a quarter
of a century he was the owner of the Chron-
icle— Telegraph, a Pittsburg afternoon news-
paper, selling out to the present owners
only about five years ago.
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Plue Grove Mention,
Many children as well as some older people
in town have measles,
You don't want to miss the entertainment
in the I. O. O. F. hall this evening.
Mrs. Fred W. Krumrine bas been visiting
relatives in the Smoky city the past week.
Jobn Rhodenizer, an employee in the
Burnham shops, is home nursing a broken
hand.
Mine Host Randolph, of the St. Elmo,
visited his old home near McAlevey's Fort
Monday.
Henry Kyle, of Gatesburg, visited his
parental bome at Charter Oak from Monday
to Wednesday.
Stephen Rhodenizer, of Burnbam, came
over to sce his mother, who has been sick
most all winter.
George Harpster and wife, of Centre Line,
were visiting at George W. Homan’s home
in the beginning of the week.
Alfred Bowersox, who has been on the
sick list at his home here for several weeks,
returned te his job at Bellwood on Monday.
Frank and John Miller were among the
big erowd of bidders at the public sale of the
old Greenwood Furnace property on Mon-
day.
Miss Elizabeth Psyche, of Williamsport, is
spending a week at A. 8. Walker's home
viewing ber broad and fertile acres on the
Branch.
Mrs. Benjamin Corl, of Water street, mov-
ed on Tuesday to Frank T. Miller's tenant
house, better known as the Harvey Yarnell
residence.
Harry Ishler will give up the block and go
to farming the Ishler farm. He will reside
in Boalsburg at least until the new barn is
completed on the old site.
Assistant postmaster George (Glenn took a
day off in Bellefoute, and he still holds a re-
turn ticket. Von mer agats hed ga vil don
gafore mere uf der drain un lawfu hame.
Joseph Meyers has rented the George
Fortney farm just east of Boalsburg. Al.
though his Joss by the recent fire was heavy
be has decided to be up and at em again,
James Kustaborder, of Boalsburg, passed
through town, Monday, on his way to visit
his mother near Warriorsmark. She is a
very sick woman and but little hopes of her
recovery are entertained,
Michael Segner, who has been a
man the past month, is slowly oe a
Our newly elected township officers were
SLsworn in last Monday and the country is
D. M. Markle and wife, of Bellefi are
fata ties bree ba
0 sto
the stony roads, -" "a
David Bartges, one of Potter township's
ve one of his best i She Histor Xe
kick of another re 2 by
It was a nice social Pasty at the Newton
J el) ames with fan. hand by
men
Mrs. Yarnell and Bo ia The danc-
ing was kept up till early morning.
week in the hope
sight restored, but the
operate on account of the
cently were J. E. Herman, Geo.
M. C. Levi, all of Bellefonte ; J. G. Linn,
arpa, be SaeSbos CS a.
A. Lee, of McAlevey’s Fort; W. A. Leech.
Tyrone, and Ag Harshberger, of
rvisors Hess and Elder t Tuesday
rs among the legal Tuosdny
the new road law. They home
none the wiser. The 15 per cent. State funds
or cash tax was rejected 560 votes in this
township. A report was circulated shortly
fore the election that in case the cash sys-
tem was adopted the State would build huts
TN AlonE the 10006 and Smioy Tiaend]
Tit hd Tho desiret pai ot
‘died as tbe home of Dr. John Robinson,on |
Spring Mills,
C. P. Long returned from his Ohio trip
last Saturday.
After the 15th inst. Penn Hall will have
mail service by rural carrier from Spring
Mills.
Some of the boardwaiks along the creek
road are in a very bad condition, particularly
the walk from the iron bridge over Penns
creck to the Evangelical church.
J. Bert Krape, who bas been on a visit to
Jobnstown for over a week, returned home
on Saturday last. Mr. Krape reports busi.
ness on the road as being a little slow,
March eame in cold and blustery, how will
it go out? According to the old saw—it should
be warm and pleasant. How about the onion
snow that the old women talk so much
about?
It is reported that Frank Fisher, of J. B.
Fisher's Sons, has purchased the vacant lot
next to the postoffice upon which C. A.
Finkle had a store and dwelling destroyed
by fire two or three years since. The lot be-
longed to John Rishel, of Farmer's Mills.
Mr. Fisher will commence building at once.
On Tuesday evening last Mrs. Margaret
Ruhl assembled quite a large number of
friends for a birthday surprise party for her
father, David Burrell, who has just reached
his three score years and ten. The party
was a great surprise to the old veteran, (a
soldier of the Civil war),as he never thought
of such a thing. The party was a very en-
Jjoyable one and after a very inviting supper,
all baving been delightfully entertained,
they retired to their respective homes wish-
ing Mr. Burrell many returns of the day.
He was the recipient of a large number of
remembrances.
Ernest Corman has a new position of driv-
ing a mule in a cart.
Clyde Smeltzer was elected trustee of the
Presbyterian church for three years.
George Roan, undertaker at Lemont, call-
ed to see friends here Thursday of last week.
Robert Kelly thinks that feeding chickens
on coal is more profitable than feeding them
corn.
The stork passed over the house of James
Lutz Sunday morning and left a charming
big boy.
Ira Wright, of Linden Hall, spent Satur-
day and Sunday at the hospitable home of
C. W. Corman.
Miss Edith Corman and Jennie Witmer
spent Thursday evening with Miss Luella
and Mollie Krape.
The sociable held at Mr. Huusingers,
Thursday evening, was well attended and all
report having a good time,
John Carper, of Huntingdon county, pur-
chased two fine horses at the horse sale in
Bellefonte Friday and on his way home was
detained here with friends on account of the
rain,
Among those on the sick list are Edward
Hunsinger, Verna Lutz, Mrs. E. H, Witmer,
Mr. Ira Marshall, who is very sick with con-
sumption, and Miss Laura Kephart with
measles.
Lemont.
Saturday brought a very heavy rain.
Dr. H. Houtz Long was in town last Sun-
day.
James H. Schreck’s wife is at the home of
W. W. Schreck quite ill.
Abraham Bailey and wife, of Altoona, are
visiting friends at Peru this week.
Mrs. Rosana Williams, the oldest resident
of this community, is suffering with a severe
cold.
William Mokle is some better at this writ.
ing and it is boped he will continue to im-
prove.
Last week Centre Furnace bad a scourge
of measles and this week Lemont and Oak
Hallites have them.
G. R. Roan is at Milton this week attend.
ing the United Evangelical conference, now
in session at that place.
William Ralston, one of William Thomp-
son's righthand men, has been confined to
his home this week with illness.
The blue birds and blackbirds, are help-
ing their friends the robins cheer up the
people with their beautiful songs.
Miss Jennie O'Neil departed for Altoona
Tuesday. Miss Miriam Benner has taken
the place vacated by Miss Jennie O'Neil.
Frank 8. Williams returned to Tottenville,
N. Y., Monday, after spending a very
pleasant week among friends in these parts.
Thomas Fishburn, of the Branch, accom.
panied by his sister Lizzie were Sunday
visitors at Frank Fishbarn’s home in the
Glades.
Smullton,
8. A. Walizer is on the sick list.
L. A. Miller left for Jersey Shore one day
last week.
Attending public sales will beall the go
during this month.
Mrs. Henry Winklebleck, of Renovo, is
visiting under the parental roof at present.
The last month of the winter season is at
hand and soon will come the busy spring
time.
The young son of Joseph Sult was serious.
ly sick with pneumonia last week, but is
improvi ng now,
Mrs. Amos Feb! is spending a week or two
0] with frieuds at Oak Hall, Boalsburg and
Pine Grove Mills.
Mrs. C. B. Mallory and Annie Harry spent
Sunday pleasantly at the home of J. C.
Smith, of Millheim.
There will be only one moving in this town
this spring. Mr. Lee Weber will move into
the house of Geo. B. Winters within a few
and | days.
Sunday, the 11th, the Methodists will have
Love feast at 9 o'clock, preaching at 10, com-
munion following. Sunday school in the
afternoon
A. E. Strayer will make sale of his per-
eonal property and will move his family to
Altoona where he will continue his trade of
painting and paper hanging.
——In South Greenland the color of the
hair ribbon which a woman ties around
ber hed denotes whether she be maid, wife
or widow. :
RESIGNS HIS OFFICE
4, Lincoln Acker, Director of Publie
Works of Philadelphia, Quits.
Philadelphia, March 6.—A. Lincoln
Acker, director of public works of
Philadelphia, resigned his
take effect at once. Thomas L.
former postmaster of this city, and
the present assistant director of publie
works, was immediately appointed by
Mayor Weaver as Mr. Acker's
sor. The resignation and appointment
came as a great surprise in political
circles, and there had not been
slightest public intimation that
tor Acker was about to step out
office. His reason for resigning
that he wished to return to
business. Mr. Acker was appointed
rector of public works last May,
ceeding Peter E. Costello, who was
missed from office by the mayor
ing the gas lease fight.
Rumors in circulation to the
that the mayor and Director
were not in accord and that the resig-
nation was the result of friction were
promptly denied by the mayer and Mr.
Acker when the rumors were called to
their attention. The mayor said there
had been no differences between them.
TWENTY-FOUR DEAD IN TORNADO
Property Damage at Meridian, Miss.,
Will Reach $1,000,000.
Meridian, Miss., March 5.—Twenty-
four people were killed as a result of
the tornado which swept over a sec-
tion of this city, and 46 persons were
injured and property with an esti-
mated value of $1,000,000 was demol-
ished or otherwise damaged.
The tornado which played such
havoc appeared in the southwest. A
low, funnel-shaped cloud was seen to
form near the city. A heavy down-
pour of rain had been falling, when
suddenly the humidity became intense.
With a roar that could be heard a
great distance the storm approached
from the southwest and descended
upon the city. The greatest loss of life
is reported from the east end, in what
is known as the “cotton mill” settle
ment. The large cotton mill there was
partially wrecked and probably 400
small houses were demolished or badly
damaged. The tornado swept Front
stret and wrought great damage there.
Many houses were demolished and oth-
ers were partly damaged.
MURDERER BREAKS JAIL
Condemned Negro Escapes to Woods
and All Traces of Him Are Lost.
Towson, Md.,, March 6.—Isaac Win-
der, colored, under sentence to be
hanged March 30, for the murder De-
cember 21, 1905, of Frederick T. Rine-
hart, keeper of a toll-gate near here,
escaped from jall and track of him
was lost in nearby woods. This is
Winder's third attempt to escape, the
first having been made before his
trial. It was almost successful, but one
lock remaining between him and free
dom when he was discovered. The
crime for which Winder was con-
demned aroused great indignation, and
if he is caught by one of the many
parties of civilians now scouring the
country for him a lynching is threat-
ened.
RURAL DELIVERY'S GROWTH
There Are Now 35,000 Routes In Op-
eration In the United States.
Washington, March 6.—The opera-
tions of the rural free delivery service
up to March 1, 1906, are shown in a
statement issued by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General DeGraw. Up to
that time 52,227 petitions had been re-
ceived and referred. Of these 18,772
were acted upon adversely. The num-
ber of routes in operation March 1 was
85,031.
In connection with these figures the
statement is made that notwithstand-
ing the development of the service
there is an unexpended balance on
hand to the credit of new establish-
ment of $905,106, from the appropria-
tion of $2,376,696 which became avail
able July 1 of last year.
HE MISUSED THE MAILS
J. C. Gordon Sentenced to 18 Months
In Penitentiary.
Scranton, Pa., March 3.—J. C. Gor
don, of New Bloomfield, Perry county,
was convicted in the United States
court here of misusing the mails. He
was sentenced to 18 months in the
penitentiary. Gordon was accused of
writing to J. E. Toomey, of New
Bloomfield, a miller, that he would for
$:50 reveal a plot to burn his mill
The money was not paid, and later
the mill was destroyed by fire. Gordon
and two boys are accused of being the
incendiaries. Gordon is wanted in New
Bloomfield for arson and for comspir-
acy to defraud the Fraternal Order of
Eagles out of death benefits by sham-
ming death.
The Longworth. an Washington.
Washington, Ma»=1 §5.—Representa-
tive and Mrs. Nicks.)as Longworth re-
turned to Washington from Cuba, to
which place they journeyed after their
wedding. They occupied a private car
attached to a regular train of the
Southern railway. They were met at
the station by Mr. Longworth's pri-
vate secretary and drove immediately
to Mr. Longworth’s residence on 18th
street, where they have taken up their
home. Mr. Longworth will immediately
resume his legislative duties at the
capitol.
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Eighteen Months For Perjury.
New York, March 6.—Joseph Jor-
dan, the Patrick witness, who pleaded
guilty to perjury. was sentenced to
one year and six months’ imprison-
‘ment. Jordan on the witness stand at
the hearing here or a motion for a new
trial for Albert T. Patrick said that he
had not been in prison in Texas and
afterward admitted this statement to
be untrue,