Bemooeaii atc _ — Bellefonte, Pa., June 14, 1907. P, GRAY MEEK, . - Teens a sScsscmirmios.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : Paid strictiydp advance............... we $1.00 Paid before expiration of year.......... 1.50 Paid after expiration of year......... - 200 Democratic State Convention, The Democratic State Convention will convene in the Lyceum Theatre, Harris- burg, on Thursday June 27th, 1907, at 11 o'clock, a. m. to nominate a candidate for State Treasurer. ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ACADEMY FRAT BANQUET.—The Kappa Delta Pi fraternity of the Bellefonte Acad- emy held their fizst annaal banquet at the Bush house on Tuesday evening and the occasion proved a most enjoyable one, not only because of the almost inexhaustible supply of good things they bad to eat but because of the feast of wit and oratory that fiowed after the inner man had been satis- fied. The banquetting board was spread for eighteen people and the decorations in green and white were most profuse and spoke volumes for the taste and aptitude of Mine Host Daggett and his efficient as- sistants. Huge bouquets of white carna- tions, orange blossoms and snow balls, in- terspersed with myriads of candles under green shades adorned the tables as part of the decoration display. The only guests present were the principal of the Academy, James R. Hughes, and the emeritis princi- pal, Rev. James P. Hughes. The menu served was a most elab- orate one, containing as many of the good things to eat as any mau could crave at one sitting. Clyde McCarthy presided as toast- master aud responses were made by Frank Seyler, who extended a very hearty wel- come to all; Rev. J. P. Hughes, James R. Hughes, Albert Schenk, Charles Fullerton, William Irwin, Guy Smith, Albert Dol. phin, Emory Gearhart, Robert McCaslin, the toastmaster bidding tbe final farewell toall. The K. D. P. fraternity had a membership the past year of fifteen and will undoubtedly have more next year. or- BELLEFONTE ACADEMY CLOSES ToDAY. —The Bellefonte Academy will close the most successful year in the history of the school today. Those who finished their course and expect to enter college are as follows: Albert Canfield, Charles Fullerton, Ray- mon Lingle and Jobn Mitchell, State Col- lege; Albert Doepkiu, University of West Virginia; Towuseud Frasier, either Cornell or the University of Michigan; Robert Mec- Caslin and David Renton, the School of Forestry, Mont Alto, Pa.; Thomas Me- Cracken, University of Pennsylvania; Frank Seyler, University of Teunessee; Wallace Smith, Princeton, and William Shenk, the Wharton school at the University of Peun- sylvania. From the above it will be seen that out of twelve students, State College will get four, or oue-third the total num- ber. et meet POWELL—LINGLE.—Quite a surprice was created in Philipsburg last Sanday when a gentleman arrived there and gave bis name as Robert Powell, of Fort Smith, Ark., and announced that he had come on for his wedding and the bride to be was Miss Carrie Lingle, ove of the best known and most popular girls of Philipsburg. And his statement was correct, too, as the wedding took place yesterday morning at the home of the bride's brother, C. M. Lingle, of Graceton. After a wedding trip of several weeks the young couple will leave for their western home and will be accompanied by the bride's mother and sister, Miss Helen Lingle. ~oe ——Mr. Thomas Barlow, of Philadel- phia, who was a student at The Pennsyl- vania State College in the days of its Farm echool history, was at the college this week for the first time since he was a student there. Mr. Barlow was so pleased with the growth of the institution that he pre- sented $50 annually as an additional prize for the Junior oratorical contest. He also gave $100 as an annual prize for the best essay on the advancement of agriculture for the year preceding the awarding of the prize. ———r CREE ELECTED CAPTAIN.—At the an- nual banquet of the State College base ball team on Wednesday evening ‘‘Birdie” Cree, the superbshortstop, was unanimous. ly elected captain of the team for 1907, and his election makes the sixth captain whose selection was unanimous. Joe Mas- gon, the retiring captain, enjoys the doable distinotion of baving lead the most vie- torious team ever turned out at State and of having piayed four years on the Varsity nine without missing a single inning. GRANGE MEMORIAL SERVICES.—In ac. cordance with their usual custom the mem- bers of Bald Eagle Grange will hold me- morial services in honer of their brothers and sisters who bave died during the past year, in the grange ball as Milesburg, on Sunday, June 231d, at 2 o'clock p.m. A full turnout of the Grange is earnestly de- sired while the public at large are cordially invited to attend. A A ——— Last Friday evening Sydney Krum- rine’s big dog got in the way of the Undine fire engine, was run over and killed. Deatn or “Cor.” McMURTRIE.—Sam- uel Marshall MeMartrie, better known to the people of Bellefonte and vicinity as “Colonel’’ McMurtrie, died at his home in Coleville at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. He bad been in failing health for a year or mere but it was not until about four weeks ago that he was compelled to take to his bed. From that time on he gradaoally grew worse until the end came. Deceased was born in Hantingdon and was within nine days of being seventy-sev- en years of age. When a young man he learned the brick-waking trade which he followed until the breaking out of the Civil war when he enlisted and went to the front, serving all through that fearful struggle with great bravery. At the close of the war he returned to his native town but shortly afterwards came to Bellefonte and went to burning brick in the vicinity of Coleville and quite a number of buildings in Bellefonte were built with the brick of his manufacture. About twenty years ago he retired from active labor and bas since been living a re- tired life in his own home at Coleville, with the exception of the time he spent as supervigior in Spring township, he being elected by the Republicavs to that office a number of times. The death of Mr. MoMurtrie marks the passing away of the last of that old and great band of bhanters, Simeon Haupt, James W. Alexander and himself. For twenty-five or thirty years the above three men spent from two weeks to a month every year during the deer season on the mountains and as all of them were uner- ring shots they invariably came home with an abundance of game. And the spirit of sportsmanship that drew them together on the chase was but the means of forging a stronger tie of comradship and while all three of them were yet alive they were in- variably together and formed owe of the mostiremarkable trios of men found in this section, especially as there were only a few years difference in the ages of all of them, In politics Mr. McMurtrie was a Repub- lican, though he rarely took a very active part in the workings of his party outside of the local election in the spring. He was a member of Gregg Post, No. 95, of the Un- ion Veteran Legion and of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wile died a num- ber of years ago but surviving him are three children, Mrs. Mary Wertz, James and Edgar McMurtrie, all of this locality. The funeral was held at two o'clock on Monday afternoon, interment being made in the Union cemetery. i i i SEIBERT.—John T. Seibert, one of the best known residents in Buffalo Run val- ley, died at the home of his danghter, Mrs. Lougwell, at au early hour Friday morn- ing. For months past Mr. Seibert had been afflicted with heart trouble and a compli- cation of diseases and through all his ill- ness was a patient, uncomplaining soffer- er. ¥ Deceased was a son of John Seibert and was boru in Benoer township, September 20th, 1832, thus heing almost seventy-five years of age. Following in the footsteps of his father he engaged in farming when quite a young man, an occapation he fol- lowed all his life uutil age aud illness com- pelled him to retire. He was always re- garded one of the most successful farmers | a8 well as progressive citizens in the Bafla- lo Run valley. He was an honored mem- ber of Bellefonte Lodge, No. 268, Free aud Accepted Masone, the I. O. O. F., and also a charter member of Benner Grange. His wife, who prior to her marriage was Miss Mary Boal, of Centre Hall, died a vumber of years ago, but surviving him are the following children: C. H. Seibert, of State College; Mrs. Lucy Longwell, Ben- ner township; Mrs. Ella Dale, DuBois; Mes. Mary Corl. State College; Mrs. Mar- garet Reynolds, Graysville; Mrs. Martha Gobheen, Rock Springs, and George Seibert, Niagara Falle. Mr. Seibert was a consist: nt Rahies of the Buffalo Run Presbyterian burch all his life, for many years being an Elder, and Rev. W. K. Harnish officiated at the funeral which was held on Sanday after- noon, and was very largely attended, dele- gations from both the Masons and Odd Fellows being present. Interment was made in the Meyer's cemetery. I 1 I Hess. —Mrs. Mary Hess, relict of the late Adam Hess, died very suddenly last Sundayjmorning. She got up and ate her breakfast, feeling well as usual and ap hour later, while sitting in a chair reading, her head fell forward and she expired. Paralysis of the hears was assigned as the cause of death. Deceased was about sixty years of age and was born only a few miles east of Boalsburg. The greater part of her life, however, was spent in Boalsburg. Her husband died about six years ago but sur- viving her are the following children : John, of DuBois ; William, of Pittsburg ; Mrs. Charles Segner and Harry at home. All her life she was a faithful member of the Lutheran church and Rev. J. I. Stone- cypher officiated at the funeral which was heldjon Wednesday morning. Interment was made in the Boalsburg cemetery. i i i SPANGLER.—Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Spangler, of; Blanchard, died on Monday evening of tuberculosis, after an illness of less than one year. He was bora at Blanchard and was aged nineteen years. Surviving bim are his parents and one brother. The funeral was beld at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, interment being made in the Baptist cemetery at Blanchard. ] § | ZIMMERMAN,— Mrs, Blanche Zimmer man, wife of William Zimmerman, of Walker township, died very suddenly yes- terday morning. She was about forty years of age and was a daughter of Mrs. Henry Robb, of east Bishop street. She is sur- vived by ber husband and five children. At this writing no arrangements have been made for the funeral. | | | Hess. —Philipsburg lost one of its best known aod most highly esteemed citizens in the death, last Friday evening, of William Hess. For a number of years past he had been in declining health and on the evening of May 25th he suffered a stroke of paralysis which completely prostrated him. Iostead of rallying he grew steadily worse until death relieved him of his suffer- ings. Deceased was born in Haines township, this county, February 27th, 1831, and was therefore 76 years, 3 months and 11 days old. His parents were Michael and Mary Hess, and his grandfather, also Michael Hess, was a native of Germany who came to this country with Count Reinchambean during the Revolationary war and aided the colonies in their struggle for independ- ence. The subject of this sketch spent his early boyhood days on the farm and at the age of sixteen years started ous to earn his own living. He learned the trade of a tanner which he followed until the breaking out of the Civil war when he en- listed as a private and served until the close of the war. On returning home he went to work at his trade in Lewisbarg where he remained until 1873 when he moved to Philipsburg. There he went to work for Holt & Munson, tanners, later belping to build the big taunery of J. B. Hoyt & Co. Some years later he quit the tanning bosiness and went the lam. bering and about twenty years ago he engaged in the mercantile business, which he followed until failing health com- pelled him to retire. Ia 1854 be was married in Snyder county to Mies Sarah Eisenhauer who survives with three children, namely : Charles C., of Rash township ; Mrs. Ida M. Rothrock, of Philipsburg, and Frank W., of Sandy Ridge. He also leaves one brother, Jona- than, in Williamsport, and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Stover, of Altoona. In polities he was a Democrat and always a staunch supporter of his party and its principles. For more than forty years he was a member of the Methodist church and lived a consistent christian life. The fun- eral was held at two o'clock on Monday afternoon, interment being made in the Philipsburg cemetery. ! i i IRVIN. —Mrs. Isabel Irvin, an aged resi- dent of Walker township, died on Satur- day, June 8th, of paralysis. She was born in Ireland and was aged 81 years, 5 months aod 21 days. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, interment being made at Huablersburg. ———— A MISSIONER’S REMINISCENCES. --The above is the title of a modest little book that has been written by Missioner R. Crittenden and is now being printed by the J. B. Lippincott company, Philadelphia. That it will be interesting there can be no doubt. Rev. Crittenden has spent forty- two years of his life serving the American Sunday School Union as a missioner ip Northern Central Pennsylvania and they have been busy years, go that he bas a fund of facts and experiences which, woven to- gether in the form ol personal reminiscen- ces make a most interestiog and readable book. His work among the Cornplanter Indians in the northern tier of counties and his experiences in organizing churches and Sunday schools in isolated districts in the central counties as well as his mission- ary work in various lumbering camps in the Allegheny mountains are in themselves entertaining enough to jostify the modest price asked for the book, which is bat 75 cents in paper binding and $1.00 in cloth. As Rev. Crittenden is desirons of meeting the cost of the publication of his book in advance orders are now earnestly solicited. All orders, postal card or otherwise, should be sent to R. Crittenden, Bellefonte, Pa. —tte- CHANGE OF SCHEDULE oN C. R. R. or PA.—The sammer change in the schedule of running the trains on the Central Rail- road of Pennsylvania will go into effect Monday, June 16th, and every train but one will be affected, so if you are going to do any traveling on that road you bad bet- ter look ap the schedule. The morning train heretofore leaving Bellefoute at 7.10 will leave at 7.05. The afternoon train will leave at 2.20 instead of 2.45 and the evening train at 6.55 instead of 6.40. Coming to Bellefonte the morn- ing train will arrive on the old echedule, 9.40 o'clock. The afternoon train will ar- rive at 5.05 instead of 5.15 and the night train will arrive at 9.40 instead of 9.10. The morning freight will leave Belle- fonte for Mill Hall at 7.25 instead of 7.55 and returning will reach Bellefonte at 2.10 instead of 2.20 p.m. *oe FARMERS’ INSTITUTES.—The county board of farmers’ institute managers will meet at the county commissioners’ office on Taesday, June 25th, to arrange for the place where institutes are to be held this season. All of our people who desire in- stitutes ought to attend this meeting and present their claims. If you find that youn cannot attend this meeting, address a let- ter with your request to chairman of Board of Institute Mavagers, care of Coun- ty Commissioners. Jonx A. Woonpwarp, Howard, Pa. ——— ———DMiss Nettie Cook, a daughter of Mr. Charles Cook of this place, was one of the honor graduates in the class of 1907 at The Pennsylvania State College this week, Her honors entitle her to election to mem- bership in the Phi Kappa Phi society. AUTOMOBLE ACCIDENT.—There are now between twenty and thirty automobiles in Bellefonte and the first accident ac- companied with avy serious results oc- curred last Friday evening. Shortly be- fore six o'clock Capt. A. C. Mingle drove his Cadilac car up Jail hill to bis residence for the purpose of taking his family out for arun. Mrs. Miogle occupied the front seat while ber sister, Miss Fannie Hoffer, and Misses Helen and Roxy Mingle ocon- pied the rear seat. High street and were going at only about a walking pace, when right in front of the Garman house, and withoat any warn- ing whatever, the right front wheel broke off allowing the axle to drop on the ground, which not only swerved the machine but tilted it up behind to almost the verge of going over. Mrs. Mingle was pitched head first out over the front of the machine, landing on her face on the ha:d street. Forta- nately there were no hones broken hut her face was badly cat aud bruised, thoogh we are glad to say noneof the cuts are very large and hence not likely to leave a mark. Miss Hoffer was throws from the rear seat and, tombling a complete someisault, landed on the street along- side of Mrs. Mingle, but, miraculous as it may seem, was not injured in the least, Mr. Mingle and his two daughters were not thrown oat. Mis. Mingle wax hastily taken to her home where her injorics were promptly attended to and she is now get- ting along all right. An examination of the machine revealed the fact that the steel spindle had broken off close to the nut which held the whee! in place. Had Mr. Mingle been running at a ten mile an hour speed the machine would bave been overturned and the results far more serious. Though it was bad enough as it was he has consolation of knowing that it was one of those accidents that can- not be foreseen or avoided. ad HUNTINGDON PRESBYTERY DOINGS. — An adjourned meeting of the Huntingdon Presbytery was held in the First Presby- terian church in Tyrone on Monday which was attended by Rev. J. Allison Platts, Dr. William Laurie D. D., LL. D., Rev. James P. Hughes, Rev. R. Crittenden and Dr. Thomas Van Tries, of this place. Dr. Laurie led the Presbytery in prayer in behalf of the bereaved family of Rev. D. K. Freeman who died at his home in Hunt. ingdon Monday morning. The death of Rev. R. G. Williams at his home in Snow Shoe, on Jane 5th, was also announced. Rev. J. Allison Platts presented the re- port for an evangelistic conference at Bir- mivgham September 9th to 11th, which was adopted. Messrs. W. P. VanTries, son of our towneman, Dr. Thomas C. VanTriss, and a recent graduate from the Princeton Theo- logical Seminary, and J. M. Glenn were examined in the various subjects required and were llcensed. Licentiates W. P. VauTries and W. P. Benedict were then ordained with prayer and the laying on of the bands of Presbytery, Dr. Laurie preaching the sermon. Their names were then enrolled as reverends and members of the Preshytery. Later in the proceedings Rev. W. P. VauTries was granted a letter of dismissal to the Presbytery of Newark, N. J., he having accepted a call from a obhurch in Princeton. RS ad WHY 1s IT.—It was just one year last Satorday since the dedication of the Centre county soldiers and sailors monument and Curtin memorial and the former was only finally completed about two weeks ago. There is no doubt but that it will prove an enduring memorial to the brave men who went from Centre county to fight for the preservation of the Union, and there was no county sent more men pro rata to its population,no braver men to the front than did Centre county and this lasting tribute to their memory is both fitting and prop- er. But it should be cleared of the stigma of unpaid bills which still bangs over it, in- cident to its dedication. Itisa fact, per- haps not generally known, that the expens- es of the dedication ceremonies were at least five hundred dollars in excess of the fand on band at that time and bills to this amount etill remain unpaid. Some effort should be made by the financial committee appointed for that occasion to raise the amount necessary and clean their sheets of all accounts against them. OF UNIVERSAL INTEREST.—It is of in- terest to the parents and school directors all over Centre county to know that Gov- ernor Stuart vetoed the anti-vaccination bill passed by the last Legislature, which provided that certificates of successful vao- cination should not be required for the ad- mission of children to schools in any locali- ty where small-pox was not known to ex- ist. Auother fact of interest to school direct. ors especially is that while the law increas: ing the pay of school teachers goes into effect at once, it having been signed by the Governor, the increase in the State appro- priation to the public schools will not be- come available until the first of June, 1908, a fact that school boards should consider in layiog their millage rate for the coming year. Sens AA —— MARRIAGE LICENsEs.—The following marriage licenses were issued the past week by Register Eazle C. Taten: Oscar C. Johnson and Edith Ewing, both of Port Matilda. Harry A. Confer, Beech Creek, and Maude H. Gardner, Howard. Emory White and Sarah Kennedy, both of Philipsburg. Carl H. Beck, St. Louis, Mo., and Ber. tha Bowes, of State College. AE They started down BELLEFONTE BCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZ- ED.—When it comes to gesting what they want, and even more of it, come to the West ward. If you don’t believe it just size up the re-organization of the school board, as made on Wednesday evening. It is a well known fact that there has heen a contest over the election of officers with the result that the organization, which should bave heen made the first Monday in Juue, was held ap for ten days. The whole trouble was for the office of treasarer of the board, the two candidates being A. C. Mingle, of the South ward, and A. Ross Parker, of the West ward, both | Democrats and both good men, The con: test, however, was not so munch a personal one as one of factions, Two meetings had been held without avy election and when the board went into session Wednesday evening it was with the determination to grapple the bull by the borns and bave it over with. The sup- porters of Mr. Miogle had a neat trick up their sleeve by which they hoped to land the treasuryship, and they sprang it quick- ly by nominating W. Homer Crissman, of the Weat waid, for the presidency. He was elected by the vote of 5 to 4, which was made unanimous before the secretary bad time to record the vote. James K. Barubart was also unanimously re elected secretary and when it came to the election of a treasurer the supporters of A. Ross Parker made it very plain that they would stand by him, so he was elected vuani- mously, and thus the West ward got every- thing. Bat harmony reigns once again and the school affairs will go on as usual. > CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES. — The members of the United Brethren Sunday school bave made big preparations for the celebration of Children’s day in their church on Sunday. Tbe pastor, Rev. W. H. Spangler, will preach an object sermon to the children at 10:30 o'clock a. m. The evening services will begin at 7 o'clock. Superintendent Darius Waite will be in charge and the following elaborate program will be rendered : 1.—Processional March and Song No. 8. 2—Recitations—*‘Children's Day,” Hilda Tate. 3—Song No. 1. 4—Invocation, 5—Song No. 3, 6—Responsive Scripture Reading. 7—Song No, 5. 8—Exercise by girls—*The Call of Spring." 9—Recitation—*‘Be Lovely Within," Russie Cole. 10—-Song. 11--Exercise by girls—*“The Sunshine Band.” 12—8ong No 9. 13—Exercise by boys—"Signal Lights," H—Recitation—"“When I am old like Grandpa," — Russell Hartsock. 15-Song No. 11. 16—8ong by Children. 17—Recitations—“When Kitty led the Choir," Alice Dawson, 18~Song No. 14. 19—Exercise—*'Columbia and Evangeline.” 20~Address by Pastor, 21—8Song No, 19, 22—Recitation—"God's Partners,” Mamie Shope. 28 -Offering. 24—Song No. 21, 25—*Nearer My God to Thee" in Pantomine, Benediction, THE ACADEMY RECEPTION.—The third annual reception and assembly of the Bellefonte Academy, last Friday night, was by far and away the most successful and largely attended of any yet held. The Academy building as well as campus and streets leading thereto were all brilliantly illuminated with a profusion of Japanese lanterns and electire lights, while many of the rocms in the main building were more elaborately decorated with evergreen and flowers. The reception began at 7.30 o'clock and those receiving included Mrs. James R. Hughes, Mrs. Charles S. Hughes, Miss Jennie Harper, Miss Mary Crider, Miss Overton and Mies Orvis. Delightful music was furnished daring the evening by Christy Smith's orchestra, and at 9.30 o'clock refreshments were served toall pres- ent. The reception lasted until 10 o'clock. Following the reception the annual as- sembly was beld in the armony and it was attended by over two hundred people. The Stopper & Fisk orchestra, of Williamsport, furnished the music for the dancing which was kept up until four o'clock in the morn- ing, the only resting spell being to partake of refreshments furnished by Ceader. Lemont, Tuesday brought us a heavy rain and cooler weather. The commencement was well attended by the people of this community. Irvin J. Dreese is confined to his home with rheumatism, but is improving slowly. Jobn Fishel, Wallace Musser's right hand man, is laid up with a very sore hand this week. C. D. Houtz and daughter and her chil- dren went to the county seat Tuesday to do some shopping. C. A. Houtz and wife and three children, of Madisonburg, visited among friends in these parts this week. The farmers have to replant a good bit of the corn, the first planting having rotted during the cold weather. Last Friday morning was almost cold enough for frost but since that there has been a little fine growing weather. Clement Dale had the misfortune to lose a valuable horse last week, which cannot be replaced for two hundred dollars, Orin L. Grove came home Saturday for a week's sojourn among old friends in these parts, before going into business as a tele- graph operator, Mrs. Andrew O'Neil, of Altoona, is visit- ing at the home of Lloyd I. Houtz, the latter being quite ill for the past three weeks, bat is improving slowly. Supervisor A, W, Dale is rather busy put- ting the road between Lemont and Oak Hall in good order again, something that it has been in need of for several years, The auditors met on Monday to settle up the affairs of College township and the school board reorganized for the coming year, but teachers are reported scarce. Dr. H. H. Loog, one of Berwick’s hust- ling dentists, is here attending College com- mencement this week, and he looks as if the change of surroundings agrees with him, Spring Mills, It has often been remarked that the grounds and surroundings of Dr. Braucht are always in such a neat and tidy condition, no ash heaps nor rubbish accumulations any where. The grounds surrounding his resi- dence uiwaye look beautiful. Andrew McClintic, of Mifflin county, was very unfortunate last week. When driving | & short distance above town he noticed that | something was wrong with one of his horses, 0 he returned to the hotel aud a few min- utes later the horse died. The animal Was valued at $250 and he had refused $225 for him only ten days ago. W. 8. Rossman, who has been a student at our railroad station for a few mouths, is be- coming quite proficient in the railroad and express business, and is advancing rapidly in telegrapby. He is very attentive to his duties, always assists the aged and infirm to and from the cars, and is polite and gen- tlemanly to every one visiting the office. The store room and residence of J. H. Rishel is rapidly approaching completion, They are quite imposing buildings sud are a great improvement to the neighborhood. The store and residence have all the modern im. provements. The store room is 22x50 feet, well lighted from side and front, which has two large windows and a wide entrance. Mr, Rishel will occupy the building by July 1st. Mrs. D. H. Schlegal, of this place, received word on Tuesday last from her mother, Mrs. John Carson, of Clearfield, that she was feel- ing very ill but apprehended nothing very serious. The next day, however, she receiy- ed the startling and sad intelligence that her mother had died the evening previous very suddenly. Mrs. Schlegal left at once for Clearfield. Mr. Schlegal was unable to ac- company his wife on her sad journey. The barn, wagon shed and vig pen on the farm of Mrs. Kate Shook, a short dis- tance below town, tenanted by Wm. Smith, were totally destroyed by fire on Monday last, together with farming implements, hay, straw and oats, also two pigs, a calf and a lot of little chicks. The dwelling was saved after hard work. A horse and calf escaped with considerable scorching. The origin of the fire is unknown. At the time of the occurrence the men were in the field plant. ing corn. The buildings were insured. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Grove and two chil. dren, of above Centre Hall, in returning home on Monday of last week, escaped from what might have proven a very serious ac cident. When ascending the hill just above town, the horse took fright at an engine standing back of the blacksmith shop, sud. denly jumped to one side and made a dash down an embankment of 50 or 60 feet. At this landing all the occupants were thrown out. Mr. Grove was considerably cut and bruised while the rest escaped with only a few slight scratches. The hoise wus also injured and the buggy reduced to kindling wood. Pine Grove Mention. Charley Behrers, of Spruce Creek, spent Sunday with his brother George, ut Pine Hall. Roadmasters Meyers and Homan are run- ning both stone crushers and improving the roads. Jobn Everhart, of Franklinvilie, was cii- culating among his old cronies ou the Branch Monday. Theo Ritchie, of Hollidaysburg, was en- tertained at the L. H, Osman home the early part of the week. Little Lester Tate is nursing his index finger which he got caught in the lawn mower, mutilating it badly, F. H. Clemson is handling the ribbons over a splendid pair of Hackney’s his brother D. M. shipped in from Pittsburg last week. Mrs. Andy Tate, Mrs. H. M. Goss, E. W. and N. E. Hess attended the William Hess funeral at Philipsburg Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Musser are attending commencement exercises at the Susquebanna University, where their son Earl is a Junior. Aunt Julia Musser, the oldest woman in town, though spry and brisk for her years, is visiting friends at Linden Hall and Boals- burg. Mrs. Frank Krumrine and baby girl came down from Altoona for a week's outing among her many friends in and about Pine Hall. Samuel Hazel, the wool man from Houser- ville, was here bright and early Monday morning gathering the fleeces at 25 cents per pound. William H. Sausserman, one of Altoona’s bigges: men, was entertained at H. M. Kochs during commencement exercises at State College. O. H. Detwiler and wife, Thos. Mallory and wife and C. M. Fry and wife, all of the Mountain city, were here for commencement at State College. Many of our farmers are much discouraged over their bad stand of oats and sickly- looking corn. In many instances both are being replanted. Mrs. Annie Miller has closed her house for the time being and is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Neese, at Zion, and her brother, George Tressler, at Spring Mills, That famous bird, the stork, has been busy again. Last Thursday night it hovered over Joe Johnson's home, leaving a big boy. The following night it left a nice little girl at Samuel Bowmaster’s home. Last Friday Alf. Bradford, our obliging miller, shipped his household goods to Hunt- ingdon where he has accepted a position in a large flouring mill. He and family went Tuesday by carriage. We are sorry to lose such goodlcitizens as they were, but hope for them a happy flit. Children’s day services in the M. E. church last Sunday evening were a grand success. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns, potted plants and flowers. The choir rendered choice selections and the little tots performed their parts admirably. Rev. E. C. McKelvey bad the exercises in charge and made the closing address to a large andi- ence.
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