eT a mer Bellefonte, Pa., February 28, 1908, P. GRAY MEEK, - . . Teaus or Susscmirrion.—Until further notice his paper will be furnished to subscribers at the Error a ollowing rates : Paid strictly in advance... $1.00 Paid before expiration of year.......... 1.50 Paid after expiration of year....... —— 20 eee el LI ADDITIONAL LOCALS. ——David Gingerich, of Hanvabh Far- pace, is norsing quite a sore hand caused by picking a pimple with a needle, last Monday. —— ——At a regular meeting of the Belle- fonte ministerinm on Monday the principal topic discussed was the federation of charches. —~ ——Itf Hooligan was no hetter in New York than he was in Bellefonte on Wed- nesday night it is no wouder he left Gotham for the road. td ——The ladies of the Reformed chnrch will hold a social at the home of Mrs. Harty Jenkins on High street, Friday evening. Cakes, candies, ice cream and other good shings for sale. All are in- vited. ——At the euchre in St. John's Catholic hall last Thursday evening Mrs. Barnhart won the ladies first prize and Mrs. Herman Holz the second, while Wilson Gephart won the gentleman's first prize and James Weaver the second. —Mrs. James Harris entertained on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Adaline Holmes, of Wilkinsburg, and yes- serday evening the Misses McCurdy en- tertained a namber of friends with a tea at their home on Cartin street. ——Ira E. Longwell, the Buffalo Ran butcher, ought to give pretty good weight these days. Last week his wife presented bim with a bouncing baby boy who, when he gets old enough, will be just he thir- teenth to call him ‘‘Papa.” Of course it mausn’t all be blamed on the present Mrs. Longwell, as this is only her fifth child, his first wife having heen the mother of eight children. And Mr. Longwell do en's look such ao old man at that. oo ——(Centre countians granted increase of pensions the past two weeke are ae follows: James Huey, Bellefonte, $17, Mrs. Sarah Armbruster, Spring Mills, $12; Mrs. Sarah J. Murray, Sandy Ridge, $8; Jacob H. De- Haas, Runville, $15; Andrew Lonberger, Howard, $12; Thomas Bloom, Lemont, $24; John Albright, Spring Mille, $12; Lewis C. Bullock, Julian, $15; Milton Robb, Bellefonte, $12; Samuel D. Wykoff, Howard, $15, aud Gabriel M. Betz, Nis- tany, $15. ii ~The venerable Mr. and Mrs. James Lingle, of Milesburg, celebrated their golden wedding ou February 17th with a big dinner which was partaken of hy aboot forty people. Most all of their six sons and thiee danghters were at home for the event and Mis. Lingle received quite a number of nice presents, which included a parece of gold. Mrs Lingle, by the way, is the last surviving member of the once well koown Malone family, of Boggs towuship. —— —— Ahout a year ago Miss Ella Jones, of this place, went to Williamsport to consult Dr. Haskins in regard to her eyes, which were giving ber considerable trouble. At the time the doctor told her that the iroun- ble was very serions and he could not promise to save the eyesight. He began a course of treatment, however, which he ooutinued ever sivoe and last week she re- turned from ber final tip to the Lumber city, Dr. Haskins now pronouncing her eyes as welljand strong as ever. ove ~——Mr. and Mus. Daniel Wian, of Cen- tre Hall, celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday by baviog a home gathering of their children as well as quite a number of guests at their home for a big dinner. Mi. and Mrs. Wian are not strangers in Belle- foute, as for years they occupied and farm- ed ihe Beaver farm just east of town, and it is only about six or seven years ago since they moved to Centre Hall. They are hoth in the enjoyment of good health and bave promise of many years of life in front of them. .e ——Even building operations are in a slump in Bellefonte just now, carpenters declaring that there have heen less this winter than in any winter in years; in faos, that there is practically no carpenter work going on now. A few contracts have been made for work in she spring after the weather opens up, but even at that there is no indication of a building boom of any consequence the coming year. In the meantime some landlords have taken ad- vantage of the scarcity of houses to increase their rents. ~The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, of Huntingdon Presbytery, will hold ite annual meeting in the Second Presbyterian church, of Altoona, on March 25th and 26th. A very full program is being prepared. The missionary speakers will be Rev. J. H. Orbison, M. D., of India; Rev. C. E. Patton, of Yeung Chow, China, and Miss Mary Lattimore, of Soo- chow, China. The Pennsylvania railroad hae given excursion rates and any one wish. ing to attend the meeting oan obtain an order for excursiou tickets from Mrs, A, T. Findley, 1223 Eighth avenue, Altoona, Penna. THoMPs0ON. ~The anvoancement on Tuesday morning of last week that Mrs. John I. Thompson had been stricken with apoplexy was a distinot shock to her many friends in this place while her death on Thursday night, after lingering for almost three days in utter unconscion«ness, was a source of the deepesi sorrow and regret. Elizabeth Boal Thompson was a descend - ant of the prominent Boal family and was born on the old homestead at Boaisburg. As a girl and young woman she established a large circle of friends and acquaintances which was added to instead of diminished during the more mature years of ber life. When twenty-four years of age she was united in marriage to John I. Thompson aud the younglconple made their home at Lemont and in the years of their married life they have heen closely identified with the material welfare and social history of of not only that town hat of State College as well. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and her whole life was lived in consistency with her belief, Her home life was most ideal and it was there one had to see her to know her best. Iu addition to her hushand, Mrs. Thomp- son is survived by five children, as follows: Dr. Mary Shaffer, wile of Dr. O. H. Shal- fer, of Altoona; Mrs. George M. Sellers, of Helena, Moutana; George B., of Alto; Miss Elizabeth Boal Thompson, at home, and Charles M., of Lewistown. Also one brother, Hamill Boal, of West Virginia, and a balf brother, James, of Boals burg. A large concouise of sorrowiog friends attended the funeral which was held at 2.30 o'clock on Monday afternoon. Rev. W. K. Harnish officiated at the services and interment was made in the Thompson lot in the Branch ceme tery. | | | SMITH. —Frederick Smith died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah E. Smith, on Bishop street, at 9 30 o'clock on Sun- day evening, of tuberculosis. He wasa painter and paper hanger by trade and about seven years ago went to Pittsharg to work. While there he contracted a bron. chial trouble which finally developed into consumption. Two years ago he cawe home from the Smoky city and later spent some time at the White Haven sanitorinm where be appeared to improve. He re turved about a year ago and it was then thought that with proper care aud treas- ment his shattered health coald be recap- erated, but when the rigorous weather of the winter set in he grew worse and from that time continued to decline until his death. Deceased was horn in Bellefont2 and was a littie over thirty-seven years of age. He learned the painting and paper haugiog trade while a young man and worked at it until his shattered health compelled him to desist. He never married and is sur. vived by his mother and the following brothers and sisters : Charles 8., Christy, William, Misses Alice, Bessie and Daisy. The funeral was held from the house at three o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Rev, J. Allison Platts officiated and interment was made in the Union cemetery. | | WHITEHILL.—Another old soldier bas answered the last roll call in the person of Audrew J. Whitehill, who died at his home near Lemont at five o'clock on Sun- day morning alter a long illuess with dropsy and a complication of diseases. He was a native of Centre county and was sixty-eight years of age. His early life was divided between going to school in the winter time and working on the farm dur- ing the summer. When the war broke out in 1861 he enlisted in company C, 148th regiment Pa. Vols.,, General Beaver's old regiment, and served throughout the war. He was a member of the Preshyterian oharch and a man bighly esteemed by his fellow men. At the close of the war he went to farm- ing and followed that occupation until twenty-five years ago when he retired. Early in life be was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kimport who, with the follow- ing children survive : Charles, Frank, Harry and Mrs. Eimer Evey ; also ope sis. ter, Mrs. Sarab Bloom, of Nebraska. Rev, W. K. Harnish officiated at the funeral which was held at two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, interment being made in the Boalsburg cemetery. | | | BeRRY.—John E. Berry, one of the best known men in the vicinity of Beech Creek, died on February 16th as a result of a stroke of paralysis sustained a week prior and which left bim in an unconscious coun- dition from which be never recovered. He was 76 years and 2 davs old and is survived by the following children : Thom. as, on the homestead near Beech Creek ; Mrs. Jobn Myers, of Bald Eagle township ; George, of Nittany valley ; William, of Mill Hall, and Mrs. Jesse H. Harleman, of Lock Haven. The funeral was held on February 12th, interment being made in the Disciple cemetery at Blanchard. | | | CORMAN.—After only one week's illness with asthma and heart trouble William Corman, one of the leading farmers, of Marion sownship, died at his home near Jacksonville on Sunday moming. He was fitty-nine years of age and all his life was spent in the community in which he died. When a young man he was united in marriage to Miss Calirea Hoy, who sur- vives him with a large family of ohildren. The funeral was held from the house at 9.30 o'clock yesterday morning, interment being made in the Lutheran cemetery at Jacksonville. | | | TAYLOR. —Esther May, the infant daugh- ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor, of near Boalshurg.died on Deidn) Svening and was buried at Tasseyville on Mouday alter. KRriDER. —Haviug lived just «ix days over three quarters of a century Joba Krider, one of the old time Centre onan- tians,died at the home of his step-daaghter, Mis. Harry Hays, in Tyrone, last Saturday afternoon. For three months or more he had not been in the best of health though his condition was not even cousidered seri- ous but about ten days prior to bis death he developed an acute attack of Bright's disease and from that time sank rapidly to the end. Deceased was born as Gatesburg, this county and for about forty years made that locality his home. His boyhood and youth were spent on his father’s farm and later he went to farming on his own account. In the early seventies he moved to Sinking valley, Blair conuty, where he farmed until seven years ago when, upon the death of his wife he guit farming and wens to Ty- rone and ever since made bis home with his step-daughter. Mr. Krider was twice mar- ried. His first wile was Mis« Eliza Gates, of Gateshurg, by whom he bad ons child, now Mrs, David Elder, of Fairhrook, this county. His second wile was Mrs. Katha rine Livingstone. No children were horn to them bat surviving him are three step- daaghters, Mrs. Howard Barket and Mis. Charles Hall, of Sinking valley, and Mrs, Harry Hays, of Tyrone. He also leaves she following brothers and sisters: Rudniph, Jacob and Mra. Mary Strayer,of Gateshurg; George,of Altoona; Mra. Katharive Straver, of Hollidaysbarg ; Samuel, of Johnstown, and Rev, Isaac Krider, of Dancansville. Mr. Krider was a member of the Pres. byterian church of Birmingbam and it was in ‘he beautiful cemetery adjoining that burial was made on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. George T. Gunter officiating at the services, i 1 BLooM. —Mrs. Susanna Corl Bloom, wile of Heury Bloom, of State College, died quite suddenly Saturday afternoon of heart failure, after only a few hours illness. De: ceased was a member of the well known Corl family of Ferguson township, where she was born December 220d, 1837.00 that she was past seventy-one years of age. Ever since early girlhood she was a mem- ber of the Reformed church and one of those women who lived a life consistent with her christian belief. In Ferguson and most of College township there is no woman better known than was Mrs. Bloom, nor more universally esteemed. The Bloom home was a haven sought by many becanse of the pure social atmosphere pervading it and the unwavering kindnese shown all by the wife and mother. The only consola tion her friends have is the fact that she lived to see all her children grown to repre- sentative, manhood and womanhood and the consciousness that she died in the faith which was her standby throagh life. In addition to her aged husband she is survived by the following ohildren : Mrs, Katharine Osman, Mrs, Ellen Tibbens, Mrs. Emma Fisher, Carl, William and Robert Bloom, Mis. Bertha Hubler, Miss Sarah and George Bloom. She also leaves one sister,}Mrs. Mary Houser,and two brothers, Peter and Israel Corl. The funeral was held from her late home on Tuesday alter- noon. Rev. A. A. Black, of Boalsburg, officiated at the services and interment was made in the Pine Hall cemetery. | I ALBRIGHT.— Isreal Albright, an old veteran of the Civil war died at the home of his son-in.law, J. E. Boop, at Scotia, on Sunday morning, after many months ill ness with dropsy and heart trouble, aged about sixty-seven vears. At the breaking out of the war, of the rebellion he enlisted in company G, Forty-ninth regiment, and fought all through the war, participating in every battle in which his regiment was engaged. He was a member of the Lath. eran church and an uprighs, honorable citizen. The funeral was held at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon and was at- tended by many old comrades as well as a detail of James A. Beaver Camp, Sons of Veterans. Rev. H. E. McKelvey officiated aud interment was made in she Pine Hall cemetery. | CoLE.~-J. Wilson Cole, a native of Cen- tre connty, died at his home in Louisville, Col., on February 20th, though the cause of his death has not heen learned. He was asonof Edward T. and Mrs. Ellen Cole and was born in Walker towuship about thirty-two years ago. For a number of years he worked in Altoona bat about four years ago went to Colorado. He was mar- ried quite recently and is sarvived by his wife and the following brothers and sisters: William, of Colorado ; Lawrence aud Mrs. Aze Koontz, of Dayion, Ohio; John, of Zion; Mrs. H. E. McClinoy, David and Samuel, of Pleasant Gap, and Mra. A. G. Robb, of Altcona. The re- mains were buried in the west. | | | BippLE.—A sad death in Philipsburg on Monday afternoon was that of Mrs. Sar- ah A. Biddle, wile of Panl Biddle, who died after several month's illness with con- sumption. Deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Sarab Philips, was born in Panx- sutawney and was only a little over twen- ty-one years of age. She was married to Mr. Biddle less than six months ago. In addition so her hoshand she is survived by her mother, two sisters and four brothers. The faneral was held on Wednesday after- noon, interment heing made in the Phil- ipsburg Yvsy. | EMENHIZER.—Mr. and Mrs. William Emenhiger, of Rock, are mourning the death of their ten months old baby boy, Frederick Reynolds Emenhizer, who died last Friday night. The foneral was held on Sunday aftervoon, interment being made in the cemetery at Houserville. Rev. ! Joseph Miliex officiated as the services. Foor —Mr«. Lula Foor died gaite sad- denly at her home in Everett on Sanday night, after a brief illness. Deceased was is survived by ber parents and a number of Wednesday morning, after two months ill- She was born at Howard who died three years ago. terian church and had many friends who deplore her death. The funeral { held to morrow. — GOO rman Lodge, No. 597. 1 O. O F., celebiated annual banquet at the Penu Cave hotel. A large namber of the members and sumptaoas repast of chicken and waffles, oysters, vegetables, fruits, ice cream, cakes, Cormick. otherwise would bave been there. After all had fully satisfied their appe- ites impromptu addresses were delivered by T. M. Gramley, Dr. H. S. Braocht, Prof. J. F. Bitner, W. 0. Gramley and J. 8. ter. an orchestra composed of Jas. O-<man, entire satisfaction of all present. 0. O. F. lodges in general. above the average of other lodges. things. ro 7 en and civil lists up for trial session of court. ing of court Monday there were man of the grand jary. Thomas Boal ve. W. H. Moyer. suit. The jary,found for the defendant. State College, the prosecutor being his wife, Belle Jackson. The {first case was malicious mischief and the second assault and battery. Both grew out of a family ances of both sidee were pretty well aired. Jackson was found guilty on both charges. He was sentenced to pay the costs, twenty dollars fine and three months in jail. In the case of H. R. King ve. J. K. Palmer, being an action to resover an al- leged claim of two hundred dollars wages the plainsiff for one dollar. Commonwealth vs. John Gordon, lar- ceny. « Defendant piead guilty avd oo re- suspended sentence pending good bebavior. Commonwealth vs. Walter Auman, be- trayal. Found guilty and given the usual sentence. The main item of importance in the re- ment in front of the monument and the court house yard he replaced with a new concrete walk. week Weduesday morning. memoration of their sixty-second anniver- sary the Bellefonte Lodge, I. O. O. F., held three hundred persons were present during the most pleasant ever held by that organi- zation. Following the banquet a number of very interesting talks on the f:aternal and visitors. banquet came to an end. mms AY MARRIAGE LioENSES.— The following marriage licenses were issued the past week by Register Earl C. Tuten. Frederick H. Meek and Elizabeth Vro- bleski, both of Rush Twp. Wm. J. Meyer, of Greenburr, Clinton county, aod Susan G. Weaver, of Wolf's Store. Howard Schenck and Katharine Dallen, hoth of Howard. ———— — Harry Winton purchased from Thos. hill ocoupied by Rbule, the barber. The price paid was $1,100. GRRE a daaghter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bath - ures, of this place, was bora in Bellefonte sisters and brothers. The remains were brought to this place on Taesday and taken to the home of her parents from where the faneral was held on Tharsday morning, the remains being taken to Curtin for inter- GAILEY.—Mrs. Anna May Gailey died at her home in Altoona at ao early hour ness as the result of a stoke of paralysis. sixty-one years ago and was the widow of John Gailey, She leaves no children. She was a member of the Preshy- will be I. 0. 0. F. BANQUET. —Spring Mills Washington's birthday by holding their their families and friends greatly enjoyed the eto., prepared hy the caterer, J. O. Me- The bad condition of the roads prevented the attendance of many who Meyer, T. M. Gramley acting as toastias- Masic for the occasion was furnished by Frank McClellan, Roy Bartges, Jas. Finkle, C. C. Bartges, Wm. Rossman and Morris Rachau, who rendered their part to the Plenty of song was another part of the program and a great variety of other amusements were enjoyed. Everybody bad a royal good time, departing with the bope that each year will bring a greater success to the I. Spring Mills I. 0. O. F. is acoredited with being one of the best in the county in work, interest, etc. They now have a mem sership of eighty and the lodge is not yet five years instituted. Considering the membership their attendance is always far The lodge bas in it many of the moss influen- tial men of the town and community in which it is located —men who have a will aud find a way—men who enjoy ‘‘dving The first case called Monday was that of The parties are from Potter township and last December the defendant bought apples of plaintiff which he refused to pay for on the ground that they were frozen, hence this The most interesting hearing of the week were two cases against Jacob Jackson, of quarrel and as the swo trials the griev- due the jary returned a verdict in favor of quest of counsel on both sides the court Coars adjourned for the the evening and the affair proved one of spirit of the order were made by members It was midoighs before the H. Noll, of Pitcairn, she house on Quaker. For THAT NEW ATHLETIC GROUNDS — Up to this time she people of Bellefonte bave not manifested the interest they should in she Bellefonts Academy’s most popular merchant coutest for the purpose and was only swenty-two years of age. She | of raising a fund to fix up the old glass works meadow into a splended athletic grounds. As stated in this paper when the projeos was first started it will require a fand of perhaps eighteen handred dollars to fence the ground and boild & grand stand and bleachers. The Academy man- agemens bave secured the right to do this and will bear she burden of carrying ous the work, bat they cannot hear more than their share of the expense ; and if the peo- ple of the town want the athletic grounds they must do their part, Therefore get to work at once, Start the ball rolling brisk- ly and push it to a double-quick by voting for your favorite merchant aud thus help this worthy undertaking along. Remem- ber that the matter of whether the grounds are fixed up or not must he settled soon, as, il wo, it is desired to begin work on them a soon as the weather is fit, ——The fourth quarterly communion service will be held in the Methodist chareh on Sunday. Spring Mills. Sleighing parties were quite frequent dur- ing the past week. J. H. Hunzel, of Pittsburg, was here fora few days last week. Mr. Hazel formerly resided in our village. I. B. Rushong and 1. R. Aurand, of Ber wick, were here last week visiting friends, guests at the Spring Mills hotel. Some knave or scoundrel has of Inte been mailing anonymous communications to a gentleman of our village containing threats of injury to his reputation if certain condi tious were not complied with. Is this the commencement of a black mailing or some villainous scheme to extort money ? Bat the gentleman addressed is not so timid as to be frightened ut shadows, or the vain threats of an idiot or fool, and has his suspicion who the miscreant is. If these communications are continued before he realizes it the black mailer will find bimsell confined in Belle- fonte ur the western penitentiary. The “sewing bee,” consisting of Mrs. M. Shires aud daughter Miss Rena, Mrs. C. E, Zeigler, Mrs. David Sweetwood, Mrs. A. J. Shook and Mrs. W. R. Donachy, entertained their friends on Saturday evening last with guite a large Martha Washington party, at the residence of magistrate M. B. Hering, which proved a very delightful and enjoya- ble occasion. The parlors were brilliantly illuminated and handsomely decorated with flags, evergreen and miniature hatchets, evi. dently the work of skilled hands. The mem bers of the “bee” were attired in Martha Washington costumes and all looked decid. edly pretty and bewitching. Music, song and games consumed the evening. Magis trate Hering delivered one of his amusing Dutch pieces, causing shouts of laughter. DoiNGs IN FEBRUARY COURT-—It took | The refreshments were of an elegant and in only two days i through the criminal at this week's Of course on the conven- the usual number of petitions, ete., presented. W. H. Noll, of Pleasant Gap, was appointed fore. viting character, to which all did ample jus- tice. At a seasonable hour all retired to their respective homes. After compliment ing the members of the “bee on the ad: mirable manner in which they had every: thing arravged for comfort and pleasure and assuring them that they had been delight- fully entertained. The guests present were : Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Royer, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Long, Mr. and Mrs. David Sweetwood, Mr. und Mrs. Andrew Shook, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. David M. McCool, Mr. and Mrs. C, E. Zeigler, Mr and Mrs. W. O. Gramley, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bartges, Rev. nud Mrs G. W. Mclinay, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Hering, Mrs. Amanda Leit- zel, Mrs. J. H. Hazel, Mis. C. A. Krape, Mrs. Braucht, Mrs. H. I. Brian, Mrs. Adam Finkel, Mrs. Wm. Zones, Mrs. G. W. Wolf, Mrs. G. C. King, Mrs. W. R. Donachy, Misses Lizzie Stover, Renna Shires R. 0. Duck, Marian Mclinay, Messrs. W. L. Campbell, Charles and Boyd Auman, Rev. Warburton, C. Gentzel, Walter Wolf, and Paul Zeigler: Hablersburg. Skip Archey and wife visited at Frank Carner’s last Saturday. Prof. Uhl spent Saturday and Sunday at his bome in Lancaster. Miss Edith Wentzel, of Marsh Creek, spent Sunday at Samuel Hoy's. Mittie Winkleman,of Nittany, was a recent visitor at Mrs. Joe Weaver's. Margaret Moore, of State College, was a visitor at Dr. McCormick's, recently. The Misses Wilson, from Salona, spent sev. eral days last week visiting friends in this place. Grace Miller, who has been visiting at the @G. F. Hoy home, hss returned to her home port of she grand jury was that the pave- | jn Lock Haven. Two sled loads from Salona were enter tained at the home of Rev. H. I Crow last Friday evening. The Sunday school convention held in the Reformed church was well attended and en. Opp FELLOWS BANQUET. — In com: | j,ved by all present. The pupils of the High and grammar schools made use of the fine sledding last their annual banquet in their ball in the | week and enjoyed a ride to Clintondale Crider building last Friday evening. Over where they visited the High school at that place. Lemont, 8. C. Bathgate is visiting among friends at Altoona this week. Frank Barnbart visited a few days last week with Maurice Klinger. Jesse Shuey and Sara Lenker are housed up this week with the mumps. It seems that every other day brings svow and drifting, since February came. Mrs. Helen Sellers arrived home Saturday morning for the funeral of her mother. The sale held at the residence of the late Jacob Markle was well attended and every article brought what it was worth. A sledding party of eighteen spent Monday evening at the home of Chas. McCormick, and report a fine trip, with fair sledding. The citizens and viewers met Friday after: noon, at the Wasson bridge to decide on an fron bridge across Spring creek, and it is hoped that it will be put up for it is needed and has been for years. Fine Grove Mention. Elmer Royer and Elsie Goss are among the grip victims, John Lytle, of Altoona. is side tracked awaiting a boom. The goosebone weather prophet made a miss this sesson. H. A. Elder isa new subscriber on the farmers line on the Branch. Geo. Swabb and wife are down from Altoona awaiting better times. Mumps are going their regular rounds, treating big and little all alike. Miss Anna Dale and mother visited friends at Shiloh Tuesday and Wednesday. Our old friend, John Everhart, has been ill the past week but is some better. W. J. Meyer, of Alexandria, was shaking hands with old friends here last week. Jobn Shuey and wife, of Lemont, were visitors at the Wm. Glenn home Friday. We are sorry to note the serious illness of Mrs. David Tressler, at ber home near Pine Hall. Misses Lizzie and Margaret Bloom visited friends at Spruce Creek iu the beginning of the week. You don’t want to miss the Odd Fellows festival this nnd tomorrow evenings at Pine Grove Mills. John Bowersox, A. M. Brown's boss farmer near Milroy, was circulating among his old chums this week. Miss Lizzie Ward who has been visiting friends in Bellefonte the past week, came home Tuesduy evening. D. A. Grove and George Keller are going around among the Amish over in Miflin county in quest of horses, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel! Gilliland have gone to Hickory Corners, Dauphin county, where the former will undergo treatment. Mrs. George Mitchell left Monday for a week's stay with her aunt, Aunie Mattern, who is quite ill at her home in Tyrone. The band festival at Rock Springs last week was fairly well attended and their treasury is the richer by about sixty dollars. Dr. Austin Markle, of Tyrone, enjoyed the sleighing behind a two in-hand and was a visitor at the Capt. Kepler home Saturday. Miss Mary Port came down from the Mountain city to spend a few days with her parents, on Main street, returning Wednes- day. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Kimport enjoyed the sleighing over old Tussey’s heights on Tues~ day for a short visit among the Gillilands in Kishacoquillas valley. At a meeting of the school hoard Saturday evening Miss Mary Tanyer was elected to teach the Centre school for the unexpired term, Miss Muggie Peters, resigned, A congregational meeting will be held in the Presbyterian church on the 9th of March, in the evening. One trustee will be elected and other matters to be attended to. The Miflinburg glee club will give an entertainment in the Boal hall Friday e ven- ing, March 13th, under the auspices of Tussey lodge of Rebekahs. Don’t miss it. The lay off order has hit our young friend, Walter McCormick, who was holding down a good job in New York but he is now keep- ing the Commercial telephone line in service. Miss Lucetta Musser Ward with her scissors and tape left Tuesday morning bright and early for a sleigh ride down the Branch for a few duys outing with her old friend Mary Dale. Saturday eveniug the shovel brigade suc- ceeded in opening the railroad and one train got through but Sunday’s wind blockaded it so the train had to be shoveled out and those who were billed for the temple of justice went to the College for the 11:50 train. The recent snow has fixed up the sleighing and party goers are busy. Monday evening about twenty couple halted at the C. B. McCormick home near Pine Hall and took full control. Refreshments were served by Mrs. McCormick and the evening was spent in fun and music, Last Friday evening the members of the Ferguson township High school gave an entertainment and supper in the I 0.0. F. hall, which was filled to standing room. Over two hundred covers were laid and all taken. President 8. M. Hess had charge of the entertainment. Miss Florence Kepler, in a clear and distinet voice, bade everybody a most cordial welcome. Seven pupils will graduate this term. On account of space we are not able to give detailed ac- count of the exercises, however much we would like to. Sixteen gallons of oysters, fifteen gallons of ice cream and thirty big enkes were consumed. ~ A WEEK’S NEWS CONDENSED Wednesday, February 19. Winfield S. Riblet, one of the oldest and well known business men of Erie, Pa., hanged himself in a barn near his home. Thomas B. Carl and his three year old grandson were cremated im a fire which destroyed their home at Brad- ford, Pa. At Ludlow, near Warren, Pa.,, John Jlson, a Swea.sh miner, crazed by sick- aess, attempted to murder his family and fatally injured his son before he was overpowered. President Roosevelt has pardoned Allen Parker, who was convicted in the federal court in Nashville, Tenn., two years ago and sentenced to serve five years in the federal prison charged with misuse of funds of a bank at Tullahoma, Ténn. : Thursday, February 20. Mrs. Oscar Anderson and baby were drowned while trying to ford the dry Glaze river near Decaturville, Camden county, Mo. Because his wife threatened to secure a divorce from him, L. Asbury shot and killed her and then committed sui- cide at Seattle, Wash. Mrs. Stinson, ninety-six years of age, was burned to death in a fire which de- stroyed the home of her son-in-law, Roe Deeter, at Winterset, Ia. Governor Stuart re-appointed Thos. W. Marshall, of West Chester, and Frank L. Smith, of Norristown, trus- tees of the Norristown State Insane ”~ hospital,
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