© the week, leaving a young preacher at Rev.
Sleighing is real good.
Miss Mary Brouse hus goue to Altoona to |
spend the winter. |
Wedding bells will chime during the Holi- |
days just west of town. |
Tuesday Harry Walker flitted to the Wm. |
Keller home ou Main street.
The venerable David Lohr is spendinga
month among his friends in the Mountain
city.
From the appearance of the Everts wine
dows joyous Christmas season will soon be |
here.
Mrs. A. B. Struble, of Tyrone, is visiting
her aged mother, Mrs. Jemima Fye, who is
quite ill.
Clem Fortney, of Altoona, cireniated
among the farmers last week in quest of
fresh cows.
Our mutual friend, John Reynolds, is
recovering from a bad tumble and will soon
be on the road again.
Norman King,of the Harrisburg Vaudeville
company, has been greeting his old chums
hereabout this week.
Mrs. Sadie Shaffer came up from Beliefonte
to take a hand at making sausage on Monday
at Newt Hess' butchering.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rishel, and Mrs. F.
Payne, of Spring Mills, came up to see Mrs.
J. A. Decker, who is much better.
Rev. C. T. Aiken, president of the Sus-
quebanna University, with his good wife
were here Tuesday greeting old friends.
Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Mingle, of Hollidays-
burg, came down last week to see their aged
mother at the Elder home in the Glades.
0. Breckenridge Krebs, who is in the
ereamery and milk business in Altoona, was
down last Friday stirring liver wurst at the
old home.
Mark Porter, one of Shavers Creek's pro-
gressive young farmers. spent several days
among friends here with headquarters at
Oliver Bloom's home.
Last week the weather man was giving all
kinds of weather in one day—rain and freez.
ing weather followed and winter set in in
earnest. Mother Earth is decked in six inches |
of white robe and sledding is excellent.
The stork was busy in the beginning of
H. E. McKelvey’s home. Grandpa Herman's
face is a wreath of smiles over a ten pound |
grandson, who arrived recently. Its name
will be Jacob Herman Noll.
CENTRAL BANK HIS REMEDY
Comptroller Ridgely’'s Plan to Check |
Panics.
Washington, Dec. 17.—The report of
the comptroller of the currency for the |
year ended October 31, 1907, which
was sent to congress, contains, be-
sides the usual recommendations for
egislation by congress and a detailed
history of the causes and events of |
the late panic, a strong plea for the |
establishment of a national central |
bank of issue and reserve, with such |
alteraticns in the currency system of
the government as shall bring about |
a greater elasticity in the issuance’
and retirement of bank notes. It is’
pointed out by Mr. Ridgely that the
present reserve system has the seri: |
ous fault that in times of emergency
the funas deposited in the reserve and |
central reserve cities are not always |
available for the very purpose for
which they were designed. !
In the plan of the comptroller the |
central bank should have government
control as an essential feature, with
the great bulk of shares owned by the |
other national banks, which would be
allowed to subscribe for them in fixed
proportion to their capital. The profits |
of the undertaking would go to the
goverrment after a certain sum had
been set aside for surplus and divi |
dends of 3 and 4 per cent. Directors |
under this plan would be chosen in|
the proportion of two-thirds by the |
stockholders and one-third by the gov- |
ernment.
The bank would not be allowed to
do a general or commercial business,
but “would be confined to the trans-
actions of government business, the
issue of credit notes, receiving reserve
deposits from other banks, the dis
count cf their paper on approved r~
curity, or rediscounting notes of their
customers for other banks. It would
have such authority for dealing in for-
eign exchange as would enable it to
accumulate gold credits abroad and
to import gold and bullion when need-
ed for its reserves.”
Mouth Serves Boy Instead of Ears.
Trenton, N. J, Dec. 17—John Het-
gel, a 10-year-old boy, sent from Jer-
sey City to the New Jersey State
Home for Deaf Hutes here, has aston-
ished tae physicians who have exam-
ined hin. The boy has no ears, only
lobes about the size of gold dollars,
with no openings. But he hears what
is said to him and understands. The
boy keeps his mouth open, and it is
thought that he hears through it.
Mitchell’s Successor Chosen.
New York, Dec. 17.—John Mitchell,
president of the Mine Workers’ Un-
fon, who is here attending the meeting
of the National Civic Federation, in
speaking of his resignation from the
Miners’ Union, said that his successor
had already been chosen. The name,
however, he said, was withheld for the
present.
Suffered Death to Keep Secret.
Bristol, Va., Dec. 14—Refusing to
the last minute to divulge a secret,
which he said if he had revealed at
the trial would have set him free,
Noah Fulton, 21 years old, paid the
death penalty at Abington for the
murder of his companion, John John-
son, near Greendale last February.
King Leopold Injured.
Brussels, Dec. 17.—It is rumored
here that King Leopold received a se-
vere burr on the leg while undergoing
a heat bath treatment in Paris re
cently. The king's private physician
| stove, was excellent.
has been summoned to that city.
Miss
Ackermann’s
Christmas.
By Mrs. MOSES P. HANDY.
ISS ACKERMANN opened her
eyes to the sunshine with a
startled feeling of having
overslept herself, then closed
them again at the sound of the chimes
from the church around the corner,
for it was Christmas day, the one day,
barring Sundays, in the year which
she could really and truly call her own.
She was that overworked individual, a
popular dressmaker, going out by the
day, and she sometimes wished, with
E. FP. Roe’s old doctor, that people
would send for somebody else some-
times and let her rest. On the last
Fourth of July she had been In the
country sewing for dear life in order
to finish a belated bridal trousseau,
and on Thanksgiving she had worked
until dark to accommodate a customer
who wished to outshine her sisters-in-
law at a family gathering at the house
of her husband's futher, but on Christ-
mas day not even the most exacting
customer could ask her services,
And yet—was she glad it was Christ-
mas? The associations which cluster
around the season make it a sorrowful
one to those who have nothing left of
home excepting its memories, and, sav-
ing for one brother, Miss Ackermann
was alone in the world.
Really, Miss Ackermann told herself,
she had no business to be low spirited;
she was a very fortunate person; think
how many people were starving for
lack of .work, and all that, she conclud-
ed vaguely as she finished her break-
fast. The tea, which she made in her
room, heating the water on a swall gas
She was finicky
SLL
TIE
SHE FOUND HERSELF FACE TO FACE WITH
A BRONZED AND BEARDED MAN.
about tea, and she felt better after
drinking it. Altogether she was in
quite a cheerful mood when the little
daughter of her landlord came to wish
her a merry Christinag and bring an
invitation from her mother to eat her
Christmas dinner with them. Dinner
would be at half past 2. Miss Acker-
mann thanked them very much and
would dine with them with pleasure.
Then she gave the little girl the pres-
ent she had ready for her, a stylish
young lady doll dressed in the latest
fashion, with coat and hat complete, a
gift which made its recipient radiant,
and sent her off to exhibit it at once.
The sermon “God's Christmas Gifts,”
fromm the text “Wait upon the Lord,
and he shall give thee the desire of
thy heart,” made her homesick again,
the desire of her heart seemed so ex-
ceedingly far off. Miss Ackermann
was not one of those who forget, hard
as she had tried not to remember. She
found her thought straying back ten
years to the seaside, to her old home
and Jack. Their parents were neigh-
bors. Her father and mother lived in
the little fishing town and took board-
ers in the season. His father was the
farmer who supplied them with vege-
tables and fruit. Jack drove the wagon
which brought the dally supply to the
cottages. They would have known
each other in any case, but the morn-
ing Interviews over lettuce and straw-
berries, melons and tomatoes brought
them closer together.
Every one approved of their engage-
ment, and the day was set, when a
great misfortun® happened—her moth-
er and oldest sister were killed in a
buggy which they were driving by a
train at a railroad crossing. This was
bad enough surely, but “troubles hunt
in couples,” and the blow seemed to af-
fect her father's mind. He became al-
most childish, took to his bed and
would have no one but her wait upon
him. To complete the roll of disaster
her brother suddenly brought home as
his wife a girl whom none of his
friends would have chosen, and the
old man would not let his daughter-in-
law come near him. To tell the truth,
ghe had no desire to help Miss Acker-
mann in her duties. She had married
for a step up and sald plainly that she
did not mean to slave to please any-
body.
“You see how it Is, Jack,” Miss Ack-
ermann said, with streaming eyes. “I
cannot leave father, even for you.”
“Bring him to our house with you,”
replied Jack. “There is plenty of room,
and father and mother won't mind:”
“No, Jack: thanks ever so much, but
that wouldn't do any good. Father
wouldn't be satisfied. Besides. he takes
up so much of my time that 1 couldn't
do my duty by you." And Jack had to
submit with the best grace he could
muster.
Unfortunately he cousulted the doc-
tor who atiended Mr. Ackermann as
to the probable duration of the old
man's iliness.
The doctor assured him that the
trouble was chiefly hypochondria and
that he might live for years in the
same state or might possibly recover
es suddenly as he had collapsed. Atall
veins the patient was in no immed)
ie danger,
The inquiry would have done no
harin had it not been that the doctor
had a talking wife, to whom he told
everything, so before long the whole
neighborhood was saying that Jack
Ralston had been asking how long old
man Ackermann could live. Of course
the story emme to Miss Ackermann’s
enrs, to her intense indignation and
still greater grief. Jack could not deny
it in toto, and short of positive denial
she would listen to no explanation.
There was a quarrel, a broken engage-
ment, and Jack Ralston went west,
leaving his sweetheart well nigh bro-
ken hearted, with only duty to cousole
her, and sometimes duty is the best
consolation one can have.
If he had been less impatient there
would have been no trouble. Dr. Bland
did not understand the effect which a
broken heart sometimes produces upon
the body. Mr. Ackermann died before
the winter was over. Jack Ralston
came home as soon as he heard the
news, but Miss Ackermann had gone to
the efty with a cousin of her mother
and was obdurate. Her fillal affection
found satisfaction In refusing to for
give the lover who had desired her fa
ther's death. She wonld not even see
him, and so the affair ended.
Well, It was too late now, and she |
wax a fool to he dreaming of it. The |
sermon was ended, and the music of
the organ roused her to the conscious
ness of things present and to cowe.
She took part with the congregation in |
the rest of the service and then hur-
ried home to make a hasty toilet for
dinner.
There was only a quiet family gath-
ering. The fiance of the oldest daugh-
ter, a traveling salesman in the em-
ploy of a wholesale house, was the
life of the party. He was considered
a very bright young man and a good
talker. He was at his best today and
kept them all amused with stories of
his travels, so that Miss Ackermann
had only to listen with a semblauce of
interest.
“By the way, Miss Ackermann,” he
said presently, “lI met an old friend of
yours on this last trip. Ralston was
the name--J. W. Ralston. It was in
Idaho, Boise City. He Is doing well
in mines out there and is quite chum-
my with one of my best customers,
who has some money in his business.
The two were together at my rooms in
the hotel, and he saw Min's picture on
the bureau. I always carry it around
to keep me out of temptation—guard-
fan angel business, you know, Min—
and he saw it. You know people say
you two look alike, and the likeness
comes out strong in that photo. It
struck him all of a heap. ‘Excuse me,’
he said, ‘but will you tell me whose
picture that is? It looks very much
like some one 1 knew ten years ago.’
“Certainly,” sald I. ‘That is my
best girl. She Is thought very much
like a lady who lives in the same
house, Miss Ackermann, from New Jer-
sey." Well, it turned out to be the
very same. He asked lots of questions
about you, especially whether you were
married. [ gave you a good character.
and I guess you'll be hearing from him
before long. Ross says he is a bache-
lor.”
Miss Ackermann controlled herself
sufficiently to smile. “Thank you, we
were friends and neighbors when 1
was a girl,” she replied, and in a mo-
ment more they were all laughing at a
comical anecdote which the drummer
was telling in his best style. It was
no wonder he sold goods.
When the dinner was over the host-
ess excused herself soon upon the plea
of domestic duties, leaving Miss Acker-
mann with the young people. Bo,
knowing herself in the way, she lin-
gered but a few minutes. Back In her
room she gave way and took refuge in
that last solace of her sex, a good cry.
Her overwrought nerves demanded re-
lief and would not be denied.
She was stil! huddled, a disconsolate
heap, on the lounge when there came
a tap at the door which she recognized
as that of her little friend. She sat
up and hurriedly straightened her hair,
trusting that in the dim light of the
fast falling twilight the child would
notice nothing amiss, sharp as she was.
“Come In,” she called as the knock
was repeated.
“Here's a gentleman to see you,” the
child sald, with the air of a person
who confers a favor. “He says he is
an old friend, so I brought him right
up.” Miss Ackermann remembered
that, It being Christmas day, the maid
would be out and that consequently
the little girl would answer the door.
“Thank you,” she said, “you may
go.” Then she found herself face to
face with a bronzed and bearded man
whose eyes only were familiar,
“Well, Annie,” he said in a voice she
knew so well, “here I am once more.”
She held out both hands with an
eager gesture. “Oh, Jack, Jack!” she
cried.
A moment more and she was sob-
bing on his shoulder while his arms
held her as though they would never
let go.
New Advertisements.
Pool
R SALE.—Pinely equi
oro Stats College. Two
and Billiard at °
1 tables, one J table. Well ronized
the 800 students shd general public. Terms
ht. Apply to
W. W. STEPHENS,
52-94 State Col
|
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Gephart's Music Store.
WILLIAMSPORT COMMERCIAL R SALE.—A good Single Barrel Shot
COLLEGE, — Eighty calls for book- Gan, 12 guage, with ease, will sell for $5.00 . L 2
k aud received sinee eash. inquire at this office or A. B. Youse. Buying a Piano for Christmas.
tember first. Winter term begins J y
‘Trial lessons and e free. We also teach
by mail, A2-50-1t —
ARM FOR RENT.—Near
in Clearfield county. For
M=zs. DORA
ITTANY IRON COMPANY 6'S. | Care of the Parkside, -.
7
a undersigned, pursuant to the provisions of |
sulars
IRSH,
Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, Pa
Our large and varied stock of High
Grade Pianos, at the Lowest Possible
t Nittany Iron Company,
dated ber 16th, 1904, desires to purchase |
In uy fgimarket, out «yf the of sale of a /
part real estate hound by said mort,
four thousand dollars, ($4,000.00), Nittan
Company 6 per Seid, bunds. ised ul
mortagage, an ue September 14 4. To
that en, for the sale of said bonds will
be received by the undersigned until four »'clock |
p. m., January 6th, 1968. Proposals should be
sealed and marked “Proposals for the sale of
Nittany Iron Company 6's.
The right is reserved to reject any or all !
posals 1 whole OF In part. y po |
everything else. Latter preferred-
Address, CYRUS GORDON,
wage: WY ANTED.—Tenant on Gordon farm
said |
at Hecla Park. To farm on shares, eith-
er for three-fifth and tenant find every-
thing and pay taxes, or one-half and ten-
ant furnish labor, and each ome half of
Prices, invites your inspection.
If you are thinking of giving your
wile or daughter a presents of a piano
for Christmas yon should certainly be
looking around now.
Youa’ll surely find what you want
here. Best makes all, including Hallet
& Davis, Behr Bros., Kohler & Campbell
and others. Fine oase desigus and
COMMONWEALTH TRUST CO., T | 52-48-41 Clearfield, Pa.
£2.50 2t er, Pa. | greas range of prices.
-— : Our prices are not startling, and onr
TT i easy payment plan will appeal to you
Pennsylvania Railroad Announ ent. if you do not bave the ready cash.
m—— mm —— —— = Upright pianos, slightly osed, at
bargain prices.
We carry a full line of sheets musio,
BULLETIN, from the best publishers in the coun-
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ON THE RAILS.
At no other period of the year does home-hunger grip the human
The lasting
memories of the old homestead, the tender welcome of the older and
the merry greeting of the younger dear ones, the happy reunion about
the festal board, the pungent odor of the cedar, the witchery of the
holly, the lurking sentiment of the mistletoe, all combine to make a
heart with such an eager yearning as at Christmas time.
lure well nigh irresistible.
It is the season of reunions and foregatherings, of meeting and
parting.
The zest of travel is rife, for apart from the home-goings and
social exchanges it 1s a holiday time for many and there are pleasant
excursions to be made, where sightseeing has an added relish from the
prevalent gaiety and good cheer.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is always popular at holiday times.
Its system is so far-reaching, and at the same time so closely inter-
woven with the needs of the traveler ; its trains are so numerous and
so well equipped for the accommodation of every class of travel, and
its ticketing arrangements so satisfying that it might be termed the
Santa Claus route.
Its Limited trains carrying the highest grade of travelers, com-
pletely appointed in every detail, offer exceptional advantages to the
children going home from school for the Christmas vacation. The
boys naturally gravitate to such trains; the girls will find every com
fort and safeguard, as well as a maid at their command.
No matter whither bound it is wise to consult a Pennsylvania
Railroad Ticket Agent as to trains, and rates. He can start you
right ; the rest will be easy. §2-49-2t
” wo
na
Wall Paper, Paints,
m—
Etc.
try. Received monthly.
25 cents
We invite you to call.
M. C. GEPHART,
20 8. Allegheny Ss.,
Bellefonte, Pa.
Prices 15 10
52-49-of
E WANT YOUNG MEN! The Canada
Life Assurance Company, with an
unparalleled record for sixty years, wants you.
Our agents earn thousands, it all depends on the
man. There is a bright future for yeu in this
Company. We will help you. Apply at once,
CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY
Box 170, Harrisburg, Pa. 52-4-tf
AND FOR SALE.—The Nittany Iron
Company, having reserved from its sale of
its Gatesbu: g and Taylor ore properties,
15 ACRES OF LAND
situated along the Zion pike, at Gatesburg, offers
the same for sale at a very low price. Every fool
of this land is In excellent condition for cultiva-
tion and contains a
GOOD HOUSE, ORCHARD AND WELL.
W. A. Moose
52-4-t1. President.
Cam OF $123.46 FOR SALE!
DO YOU WANY IT?
This office offers to the highest bidder an nn.
paid balance against the estate of the late Gover.
nor D. H. HASTINGS, amounting to
ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS
| and thirty three cents, less $1287, for which
jadcment has been obtained. The claim is an
onest and undisputed account for advertising,
job work and subscription to this pauper. There
1
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PAINT YOUR HOUSE
In attractive colors and it will stand out from its
neighbors.
OUR EXPERIENCE
In combining colors harmoniously is at your serv-
ice, with Pure White Lead and Oil to back us up.
|
THE NEW WALL PAPERS
We have can be made to give many novel forms
of decoration. We'd be glad to suggest original
treatment for your house—They need not be ex-
pensive. Wall papers, Window Shades, Curtain
Poles, Paints, Oil, Glass, &c., at
ECKENROTH BROTHERS,
Bush Arcade, Bellefonte, Pa.
52-9-tf
m—
Montgomery & Co., Clothing.
are no allegations that any of the items are over-
charged, nor is there any plea that the work was
not ordered done, or not done. So that svery
charge in the entire account will be guaran
correct.
It is due, however, to those who may be inclin-
ed to become bidders, that they should know that
while the justness and correctness of this claim
| is admitted and the estate alleged to be worth
any smonnt from ns quarter to a half-million of
\ dollars yet the adm nistrators—who are also its
! heirs and beneficiaries, —have refused Joxment,
! simply because they could plead the Timitation
and thus avoid the payment of an honest debt,
The above amount may not be worth much as &
cash asset. 1t may be of some value, perchance,
as a reminder that there are others than the ore
dinary “dead beat” and ‘‘debt jumpers,” who
seek the technicalities of the law to save the pay-
ment of just obligations,
No bond will be asked from bidders. Any “old
thing,” will be considered good when compared
with & wealthy estate *hat wont pay a just debt,
ddress,
52-20-41 WATCHMAN, Bellefonte, Pa.
river SALE OF FARM SUPPLIES
The undersigned will sell at private
sale the following valuable and useful
{ articles for farmers and dairymen.
12 HORSES, 10 COWS, YOUNG STOCK
AND PIGS,
ew ev ee \
Geiser Grain Separator, 2 Desks,
No. 2 Vietor Churn, Butcher Block,
Dairy Vietor Churn, Lot of Pipe 3410 2,
Boston Bottie Filer, Machinery Repairs,
Single Bottle Washer, shafting,
Double Bottle Washer, Pulleys,
Galvanized Bottle Boxes, Shaft. Hangers,
Milk Cans, Edison 5-cell Batteries,
Milk Bottles, lee Chests,
Six Roll Allis Feed Mill, Refrigerators,
2 Hand Grain Cleaner, Drugs,
Power Corn Sheller, Dehorner
Warehouse Elevator, Pray Ice Plow,
Railroad Iron 3 Ice Saws,
Lot 1 foch Tee iron, 12e Tongs
Lot 1 inch Angle [ron Serew Jacks,
400 feet 1 inch Chain, 1 Rotary Poem ps,
Cow and Calf Chains, Jewel Water Heater,
2 Cars No. 5 Tire Bender,
Beales Tire Shrinker,
5-ton Wagon Scale, Foot Vise,
3 600 1b Platform Scales, Set Serew Plates,
National Cash Register, Set Pipe Plates,
Money Drawers, 2 Pipe Cutters,
HOLIDAY GIFTS
AT THE OLD PRICES. NO ADVANCE PRICES HERE.
Suit Cases and Bags—all sizes. Trunks—Ilarge sizes
and Steamers. Pajamas and Night Robes—cotton and
domets. Shirts—with and without cuffs, white or fan-
cies. Handkerchiefs—cotton, linen and silk, .initial,
Umbrellas—cotton, gloria and silk. Neckwear—in the
greatest wariety. Gloves—the best made, mocha, kid,
fur, and wool, for Men, Women and Children. Hats-soft
and Stiff.
CLOTHING FOR MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN.
Pennants—State, High School and Academy. Hos-
iery—for Men, Women and Children in wool and silk.
Cuff Buttons, Studs, Collar Buttons, Ingersoll fr.co
Watches and $1.00 Chains, Sweaters—big neck; V neck
and button.
REMEMBER NO ADVANCE IN PRICES-
MONTGOMERY & COMPANY,
Criders’ Exchange. 52-36tf
Bellefonte, Pa.
m— | 2 Cheese Cases, Pipe Vise,
Upright Drill, Evans Potato Planter,
ower, Spike tooth Harrow,
Anvil 4 Oliver Plows,
Bolt Clippers, Evans Corn Planter,
3 Coal Uil Stoves, 2 Superior Drills, . 9%
2horse Bob 8,
1 Egg Stoves, Sled
Sleigh, 2 one-horse Bob Sleds,
Huck board, Two 10 foot
3 Buggies Saw and
2 Dairy Wagons, Fead Cutter,
2 Grocery Wagons, Extension Ladders,
Hay Stacker Outfit, Iron Wheel Barrows,
Hay Ropes and Pulleys, 2 Steam Furnaces,
Side Delivery Hay Rake, Hammers,
Hay loader, Hay Rakes,
Hay Ladders, Forks
Reaper, Land Plaster,
Roller, Phosphate,
Friek 10 horse power Portable Engine .
s-horse power Upright Engine,
2.horse power Lambert Gasoline Engine,
12 horse power Upcight Boiler,
Aeme DeLaval Beit Separator,
Triumph Corn and Cob Crusher,
No. 4 Monitor Grain Cleaner,
Grain Elevators and Carriers,
Dormant Warehouse Seal
Dairy. 8 nx Balance es,
Mai nter Show Cases,
Fie Fittings and Valves,
Belting—leather and canvas,
Frivaty Tele a e Outfit complete,
eterinary Instrumen
Horse, Hog and Cattle Condition Powder,
2 London Manure Carriers,
National Manure Spreader,
Blacksmith Tools and Supplies,
Combi Anvil
Reno No, 108 Ensilage Shredder and Cutter,
Ohio No. 13 Ensilage Cutter and Blower,
3 Kramer Wagons, 4 inch tire,
Weber Wagon, 4 inch tire,
Low Lown Wagon, uch tire,
‘Two-horse G 44on,
2 Milk Route or Huckster Wagons,
Stack and Wagon Covers,
Deering 12 foot Hay Rake,
Two 6 foot Deering Mowers,
Aspinwall Potat er,
ggers,
3
2 Deering Grain Binders,
2 Deering Corn Binders’
Dayton putin e,
Standard Computing Scales,
For particulars inquire of
J BARRIS HOY,
Centre Co. 247.4 Rochview,