"Bellefonte, Pa., May 8, 1908.
P. GRAY MEEK,
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Democratic County Ticket.
For Congress:
W. HarrisoN WALKER, of Bellefonte.
For Assembly:
J. CALVIN MEYER, of Bellefonte.
For Sheriff:
FRED F. SMITH, of Rush township.
For Register:
G. F. WEAVER, of Peon township.
‘or Recorder:
F. Pierce MuUssgR, of Millbeim.
For Treasurer:
J. D. MILLER, of Walker township.
For County Commissioners:
C. A. WEAVER, of Penn township.
J. L. DusLaAp, of Spring township.
For Auditors:
J. W. Bick, of Marion township.
Joux L. CoLg, of Walker township.
Democratic State Convention.
Democratic State Committee Rooms,
Harrisburg, Pa., April 1, 1908,
As directed by the Democratic State Central
Committee, at a special meeting held in the
Hoard of Trade rooms, in this city on Wednesday,
February 26th, 1908, notice is hereby given that
the Democratic State Convention will convene in
the Orpheum Theatre, at
Harrlsburg, Wednesday, May 20th, 1908,
at 11 o'clock a. m. The business for which the
convention will meet will be :
To nominate one candidate for Superior Court
Judge ;
Two candidates for Presidential Electors at-
Large ;
To elect in the manner provided by the rules of
the party ; four Delegates and four Alternates-at
Large, to the National Democratic Convention ;
To certify the nomination of thirty-two Presi.
dential Electors, as named by the delegates from
the respective Congressional Districts of the
State.
And to act upon and determine such other mat-
ters, relating to the welfare and success of the
party within the State, as may be brought be-
fore it.
Grouse M. DiMerixg,
P. Gray Mexx, Chairman,
Secretary.
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
—Thank Haven! the fruit has not
been frozen so far.
—William Keeler, driver for R. B.
Taylor, is quite ill with pnenmonia in the
Bellefonte hospital.
>
———Grant Charles has resigned hia posi.
tion as second clerk at the Bush house, a
place now filled by Louis Daggett.
te
— Bellefonte fishermen who make
pilgrimages to Fishing Creek in quests of
trout come home with verv small caiches,
*oe
———R B. Taylor expects to begin work
next week on the new state road through
Milesburg borough, and which he will
have to finish within sixty days from the
time he begins work thereon.
PPP —
~—T. Paxton Cowdiick and William
and Augustus Wolf on Tuesday finished
the brick work for three wew houses in
Howard, and on Wednesday intended stars-
ing work on two houses at Pleasant Gap
but the rain that dav and yesterday has xo
far prevented them from doing so.
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——The Bellefonte Lumber company bas
begun work on a big brick smokestack
which they are having built ou the west
gide of their planing mill. A conorete
boiler and eugine house will also be erect-
ed there and a new battery of boilers in-
stalled as soon as the bailding is in shape.
——A#t a recent meeting of the vestry of
St. John's Episcopal church Maurice A.
Jackson was elected treasurer to sucoeed
W. 8. Zeller. Mr. Zeller, who has been
a member of the vestry for the past forty
years, was wade an honorary vestryman
for life, the only one on the official board
of thas church.
———Mrs. Jennie M. Bassett, deputy
great commander of the Ladies of the
Maccabees, from Kane, was in Bellefonte
the past week for the purpose of canvassing
the town with a view of organizing a tent
in Bellefonte. Any woman between the
ages ofl eighteen and fifty-five years is
eligible to membership.
——I1 he cannot have a new machine F.
R. Brussler is determined to have one that
will attract attention, anyway. He has
overhauled his sixth-hand Cadilac runa-
bout so that he says he will now get about
three horse power more out of it than
formerly and in addition has painted the
hood a bright vermillion red with black
bolt heads. He expeots to bring it ont for
the first time tomorrow.
——Last Friday Bertha Deitrich, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deitrick, was
taken to the Bellefonte hospital and oper-
ated upon for appendicitis. As her condi-
tion was not very bad the operation was
not a diffioult one and the patient is
getting along very nicely. On Saturday
Anoa Shuey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.
C. Shuey, was admitted so the hospital and
was also operated upon for appendicitis.
Her condition at the time was very grave
as gangrene had set in and the operation
was a difficult as well as a serious one.
Since that time, however, she has beea get-
ting along as hopefully as possible and
there is a fair chance of her recovery. Mrs.
Harry Yeager was also admitted to the hos-
pital this week for treatment.
DALE. —In the death of Mrs. Helena
Dale, wife of George Dale, of Dale Sam-
mis, College township lost one of its best
known women. She had been ailing! with
hears srouble and other complications for
eight months or more so it was uot ensire-
ly unheralded when death claimed her as
its victim at one o'clock last Saturday af-
ternoon.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Miss
Helena Musser, was born at Penn Hall on
February 21st, 1830, making ber age 78
years, 2 mouths and 13 days. Oa the 27th
day of December, 1855, she was united in
| marriage to George Dale at Lewistown and
the first of the following April they moved
on the farw até Dale Sammis, where they
have lived ever since. There all her ohil-
dren were born aud there in December,
1905, they celebrated their golden wedding
amid a happy gathering of their many
friends.
Mrs. Dale was well-known throughout
Centre county. Her husband is Master of
the Centre county Pomona Grange and she
herself having been a member of the organ-
ization acquired a wide acquaintance-
ship and was a woman universally esteemed
by all. She was a member of the Luther-
an church and just as earnest in her labors
in the Maeter’s cause as she was zealous in
friendship, so that her death, even at her
advanced age, is a source of deep regret.
In addition to ber hushand she is sur-
vived by the following children : H. C.
Dale, cashier of the National bank at Rash-
ville, Neb. ; Mrs. F. W. Musser, Bellefonte;
John 8. and Willard Dale, of College town
ship, and Miss Lillian, at bome. She also
leaves the following brothers : Daniel
Musser, of Orangeville, Ill.; Michael, of
Rushville. Neb.; William and Benjamin, of
of Jewel City, Kan., aud Charles, of Peail
City, Ill.
The funeral was held at ten o'clock on
Wednesday morning and was very largely
attended. Rev. J. I. Stoneoypher officiat-
ed at the services and interment was made
in the Shiloh cemetery.
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CoWHER.—Mise Luoy Cowher died at
5:30 o'clock on Sunday evening ‘at the
home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Cowher, at Port Matilda, of tuberculosis.
She bad been afflioted for the past four
years, but had been confined to her bed
only a little more than one month.
Deceased was born at Port Matilda April
9th, 1875, so that her age at death was 33
years and 24 days. When a young girl she
became a member of Columbia avenue
Methodist church, of Tyrone, of which she
bad been a member ever since. She was a
young woman of very pleasing disposition
and her death is very generally lamented.
In addition to her parents she is survived by
the following brothers and sisters : Eli, of
Osceola Mille; James, of Bald Eagle; T.
C., of Pittsburg; Miss Mary Ellen and
Mrs. George W. Givler, of Tyrone; Mrs,
Walter Williams, Rath and Gertrude, of
Port Matilda.
The funeral services were held in the
Methodist church at Ports Matilda as swo
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C.
W. Karns, of Tyrone, had charge of the
services and was assisted by Rev. Bierly, of
Port Matilda. Interment was made in the
Preshyterian cemetery at that place,
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STovER.—William K. Stover, one of she
oldest and beet known men in Brush val
ley, died at the home of his son-in-law,
Samuel Gephart, at Woll’s Store, on Sun-
day Hix death was caused by cancer with
which be had been a sufferer for years. He
was born in Haines towoship aud was 71
years, 9 months and 20 days old. He was
one of she leading and influential farmers
of Haines township moss all his life and
was a mao universally respected. Sarviv
fug bim are his wile and two children,
Fred H. Stover, of Sheridan, Wyoming,
and Mrs. Samuel Gephars, of Wolf's Store.
The remains were taken to the home of
Ralph E. Stover, at Aarovsburg, from
where the funeral was held on Wednesday
afternoon, interment being made in Ss,
Paal’s cemetery at that place.
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RENWICK.— Lawson Renwick, an old
and highly esteemed resident of Chester
Hill, died on Saturday evening of heart
trouble, aged sixty-four years. He was
horn in Germany but came to this country
in 1869 and for many years has lived in the
vicinity of Philipsburg. He is survived
by his wife and the following children :
Lawson, John 8., Matthew, Thomas and
Mrs. Patrick McQueeney, of Madera;
Mrs. 8. A. Stiffler, of Chester Hill; Mrs.
Pearl Thompson, of Beaverdale ; Mrs.
Robers Perks, of Osceola Mille, and Mrs.
John Heory, of Chester Hill. The funeral
was held on Tuesday afternoon.
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WiLsoN. — Mies Rebecca Wilson,
an aged maiden lady who made her
home with she family of Samuel Mo-
Kinley, at Pleasant View, died on Sun-
day morning as the result of a stroke of
paralysis with whioh she was stricken last
December. She was 83 years, 1 month and
16 days old and is survived by ore brother,
Thomas Wilson, also of Pleasant View.
Rev. M. C. Piter officiated at the funeral
whioh was held on Tuesday afternoon, she
remains being taken to the Advens ceme-
tery for interment.
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GRrRAY.—David A. Gray,a native of Phil-
ipsburg, died at the home of his son at
Point Lookout, on Saturday evening, as
the result of baving been stricken with bu
paralysis about a year ago. Deceased was
seventy-five years of age and a good part of
hie life was spent in and near Philipsburg.
His wife died eleven years ago and his
only survivors are one son, a daughter and
Sue Hat. The funeral was held on Tues.
AMMERMAN.—A peculiarly sad death in
Philipsburg was that oo Sunday of Mrs.
Charles Ammermam. Some time ago scar-
let fever invaded the Ammerman home and
attacked the children of she household.
Mrs. Ammerman was untiring in be:
duties of caring for the sick and about
ten days ago, with two of her children ill,
the mother bersell was stricken. In her
overworked condition ber system was so
run down that she was not able to with-
stand the insidious ravages of the disease
and she died as above stated.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Mary
Daugherty, was boro as Hawk Run about
thirty years ago. Twelve years ago she was
married to Charles Ammerman and ever
since the family have made Philipsburg
their home. She was a woman who bad a
large circle of friends and her untimely
death under such distressing circumstances
is deeply lamented by all. In addition to
ber hasband she is sarvived by four young
children, namely: Malcolm, Ruth, Helen
and Lawrence. She also leaves her father,
stepmother, two sisters and a brother.
Owing to the coutagions natare of she
disease the funeral was held on Monday
afternoon. Rev. 8. D. Wilson officiated
at the services which were held in the
dsemetery following she interment of the re-
mains.
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EMENHIZER.—Just five weeks alter the
death of his wile William C. Emenhizer
died at his home in Boggs township on
April 26th, aged 75 years, 7 months and 5
days. He was an old soldier and a mem-
ber of Dr. George L. Potter Post 261. The
fareral was held on April 20th, interment
being made in the Milesburg cemetery.
~oo0-
——Mrs. John Houser is quite ill with
pneumonia.
—— iie—
———We are sorry for our good friend,
Hammon Sechler, who is confined to she
house, suffering with a generally run down
system.
eee
——The abundance of rain we have been
baving the past week is giving the farmers
considerable trouble getting their corn
ground in shape.
-—Mrs. J. Allison Platts was taken to
the Bellefonte hospital, on Monday, for
treatment and Dr. Rider, the veterinarian,
was also admitted for treatment for dropsy.
—-—Matthew Hemmis and Daniel Ryver,
two residents of South Philipsburg, were
arrested on Monday for stealing chickens
from John Dalton. They were given a
hearing before justice of the peace Jobn B.
Hofman and in defaults of $300 bail were
brought to Bellefonte and lodged in jail to
await trial at court.
tt te——
~———One of the best Italian films obtain-
able will be the attraction as the theatori-
um tonight. Tomorrow night an up-to-
date Frenoh film will be exhibited and
Christy Smith’s orchestra will be present
to furnish the music. Both evenings will
afford the best of ammusement and yon
don’t want to miss attending.
>t
——Are you going to State College this
afternoon to see the State—Dickinson
baseball game. In their first game
at Carlisle the game was a tie up to
the thirteenth inning when State won hy
piling up eight rons. It was a phenom-
eval streak hut will hardly be repeated to-
day, though the game will no doubs he
exoiting enough.
PY
——Having served twenty-six years as
treasurer of the Logan fire company James |’
D. Seibert recently tendered his resigns.
tion. A special meeting of the company
was held on Tuesday evening to elect a
new treasurer but 20 unanimous was the
sentiment in favor of Mr. Seibert that he
was the only man nominated and elected,
consequently is back in the same old har-
ness. Of course, every member of the com-
pany realized thas they could not get a
more [aithfal or better man than just Mr.
Seibert.
——From all indications considerable
state highway will be built in Centre
county this summer. In addition to the
piece through Milesburg and another in
Rush township, contiacte for which have
been les, the state highway departments has
approved the application for another piece
in Rush township and also for a highway
from Oak Hall to Boalshurg, Advertise-
ments for the building of these two pieces
will be published in the near future and as
soon as the contracts have been awarded
work will be begun on the same. There
are also a number of other applications
pending some of which will likely be
granted.
Dip Jupce KUNKEL SUSPECT ?—As a
matter of interest to the Bellefonte mer-
chants who so willingly assisted along the
movement to bave the mercantile tax law
repealed, as presented to them last Wednes-
day morning by two gentlemen from Phils-
delphia, she following dispatoh sent out
from Harrisburg on Monday, is published
herewith :
“These Boople all appear to be from Phila
delphia. hy don’t they ask the Philadel-
joi courts to give them a charter?’ said
udge Kunkel in the Dauphin County Court
this afternoon, w Attorney Michael
Stroup presented the petition for a charter
or he Business Association of Pennsylva-
n
Mr. Stroup explained that the association
was for the Japon of bringing about the re-
or modification of the mercantile tax
w, and that it would operate in Harris.
-“ ug, per " said Judge Kunkel.
“I think we will vi oll bn under
advise Be wid reside! f the applicants
names neces a; n
Se: President, Alexis J. Limebarner, 3004
orth Tweuty-second street; vice p en
Crain Drona stra sii Baltimore
ue; secretary, Thomas ompson,
1601 Federal street; treasurer, Robert Haigh
1524 Chestnut street. “ty
SABBATH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Cos. |
VENTION.—The thirty-ninth annual eou- |
vention of the Centre County Sabbath
School association will be held in the Meth.
odist church at State College ou Tuesday
and Weduvesduy, May 19th and 20th. Mrs.
R. L. Holmes, Miss Maud Bailey, Miss
Candy, Miss Mary Christ, Mrs. Mary Ed-
wards, Mrs. G. F. Grabam, Mrs. David
Kapp, Mrs. D. G. Meek and Mrs. H. D.
Meek, of thas borough, constitate the com-
mittee on entertainment, and this is assur-
ance itself that all who attend will be
properly taken care of.
Every Sanday school in the county is
arged to send one official delegate who is
| expected to report she proceedings of the
| conveusion to his or her school. Pa-tors,
superintendents, and district officers are
delegates ex officio. The vames of dele-
gates and all visitors should be sent to the
entertainment committee not later shan
May 14:h. If your school bas nos already
sent an allotment of two cents per member
to the treasurer, don’s fail to take it with
you to the convention.
The present officers of the association are
jae follows : President, C. L. Gramley,
Rebersbuig; secretary, Rev. W. H. Sobuy-
ler, Centre Hall; treasurer, A. Lukenbach,
Bellefonte; primary superintendent, Mrs.
William Sbawley, Yaruell; home depart.
ment superiotendent, Rev. Ambrose M.
Schwide, Bellefonte. The full program
for the coming convention is as follows :
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 10TH.
1:30 Song Service,
1.45 Scripture and Prayer.
Opening Address
2:10 Enrollment.
2:30 The Trend of Sabbath School Effort..............
Rev. J. Zeigler, Wingate
2:50 How Can the Sabbath School Further the
Catise Of TEMPRTANGE..... cc cirvsinrnsssresinins
Sttsstsessrintn iss asssssuess J. L. Holmes, State College
3.10 How to Plan a Lesson
Miss Clara L. Ewalt, New York City
3:40 The Sabbath Schoo! Teacher Teaching. .........
Rev. J. H. Higby, Philipsburg
4:00 Children's Hour, “Perfected Praise"
aa rehab ares
ls resnetertisttsit satin sess baren
Appointment of Committees,
TURSDAY EVENING,
7:30 Devotional Exercises,
7:50 The Three Most Desirable Qualifications of a
Good Sabbath School Teacher.
sessessestatessistaterrtnns
Sresesrenereann tastes ae
Setsreruasamnntttin «Mrs. F. L. Pattee, State College
Muasie,
8:40 A Persuading Personality ..........covveverennn.n,
eonivisens W. 6G. Landes, Gen, See., Philadelphia
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 207TH.
9:40 Bong Service,
Scripture and Prayer,
9:55 Reports—County Officers, District Officers
Committees, Election of Officers. General
Business,
10:40 The Sabbath Schoo! From the Standpoint
OLR BY CRORE. sccrristins icons
Dr. E. W. Runkle, State College
11:00 How May We Measure the Spiritual Life of
the SabDRME BEAODKureuui rss mimirannsisioncrrcns
Saseenssnnsnassnrsnn «Rev. D, Barshinger, Bellefonte
11:20 Practical Methods for Small Schools............
ERI rs th sara Miss Clara L, Ewalt
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,
1:30 Scripture and Prayer.
1:45 Church Membership of Children....................
rettaestasies bier Rev. F. W, Wetzel, Rebershurg
2:05 Address Miss Clara L. Ewalt
Seasesessiastatsang
Rev. M. C. Piper, Milesburg
2:6) Promotions—When? How? By Whom1......
ost sears «Dr. J. Allison Platts, Bellefonte
3:10 Mighty in Scripture (Acts 18 : 24...... .............
Dr. J. W, Boal, Centre Hall
3:30 “Round Table" —The Sabbath School Teach.
OF uueui «Conducted by Gen, Sec. W. G. Landes
4:15 Business,
Serres serra ene a ea
WEDNESDAY EVENING,
7:30 Song Service.
Scripture and Prayer.
8:00 The Child and the Sabbath School..................
esssnresiinnsenen Prof. F. L. Pattee, State College
8:20 The Organized Sabbath School at Work.........
Rev. Ambrose M. Schmidt, Bellefonte
8:50 A Glimpse Beyond the Horizon..................
Masts ea Gen, Sec. W. G. Landes
Miscellany--Adjournment,
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MARRIAGE LiCENSES.— The following
marriage licenses were issued the past week
by Register Earl C. Tuten.
Boyd Myers aud Susan Fetters, both of
Bellefonte.
Wilko Waycik and Annie Wadelak, both
of Monument.
BorouGH COUNCIL. — A$ the regular
sewi-mouthly meeting of borough council
on Monday evening seven members were
present with president Domine Judge in
the chair,
The Street committee reported repairs in
progress on Water street. The Water com-
mittee reported shat work was being done
as fast as possible on the extension of the
water to Bush Addition. The Fire and
Police committee reported two small fires
since last meeting, and that they had dis-
posed of five hundred and two pounds of
old hose. The Finance committee reported
a balance of $304.13 in the bands of the
borough treasurer.
Jn regard to the request of the Yeager
Swing company for an allowance in re.
pairing the damages done by the flood in
February the Water committee reported
against the same, as they were unable to
determine how the borough was in any-
way liable.
The request of the American Union Tele-
graph and Telephone company for permis.
sion to lay underground cables on Alle.
gheny atreet was granted by council upon
the recommendation of the Street com-
mittee.
Oscar Wetzel complained that a telephone
pole on Reynolds aveane was the cause of
considerable damage to his property and
the Street committee was instruoted to
see that the same was removed. A new
light was placed on Logan street as re-
quested at last meeting of council.
The borough solicitor submitted a new
water tax ordinance to council and after it
was read action was deferred until the
next meeting.
Baudis, the merry-go-round man, asked
permission to put up his merry-go-round
in the berough and run it for two weeks
prior to the opening of the amusement sea-
son at Hecla park. Conciuding shat they
bad oo authority to grant the request Mr.
Baundis was referred to the burgess.
The following bills were approved and
orders drawn :
... $115 00
358 50
52
3402
14 0
Leander Green, burying eats ... 150
W. T. Kelly, 1 month as clerk. 12 50
J. K. Coz... ante sua 805
8. A. MeQui 30
Allen Walte............... 200
Water works pay roll 71m
A. Alljson............. 1a 22
Bellefonte Electric Co, 435
.F. nolde.....ps 100 00
Bellefonte Fuel & Supply Co 250
nlace livery... 20
£. KR. R, Co, treigh 50
Bellefonte Gas Co... . 4p
$848 66
Lemont.
William H. Mayes is still on the sick list,
William Bottorf was seen in town Sun.
day.
Lloyd L. Houtz went to Altoona, Friday.
for a mouth.
The swallows came last Thursday to spend
the summer with us.
John I. Thompson and his daughter, Bess,
Sundayed in Altoona.
Heury F. Evey, of Watsontown, was seen
on our streets Monday.
C. D. Houtz purchased the Mrs.
Houtz property for $850.
William E. Williams is home spending a
few weeks with his mother.
G. W. Ralston enjoyed Saturday and Sun-
day in town with his family.
Harris Dale was ealled home on account of
the death of his mother, Mrs. George Dale.
Jobu R. Wiiliams and C. D. Houtz trans
acted business at the county seat Thursday.
Harry Ream had the misfortune to have a
valuable cow break one of her legs on Mon-
day.
Nathan Grove is still growing weaker and
at present is compelled to lie in bed all the
time,
The farmers are preparing the soil to put
in the corn, when the weather becomes
warmer.
Oscar Williams had the misfortune to cut
two of his fingers off with a cutting box
while working for Willis Houtz,
College township was well represented at
the county seat Tuesday, by the directors,
helping elect a county superintendent.
Sunday afternoon, May 10th, Rev. Snave-
ly, of the M. E. church, will deliver the an-
niversary sermon for the I. 0. 0. F.
William Houser, of Bricbin, spent a few
days in town visiting his mother, who is
quite ill at present with that dread disease,
consumption,
Mrs. Helen Sellers departed for Helena,
Mont., her home, Thursday, after several
months’ sojourn at the home of her father,
John I. Thompson.
Andrew O'Neil bad the misfortune to get
three of his fingers too near the cut-off saw,
on William Thompson's shingle mili, one
day last week, and had them pretty badly
cut.
R. J.
Last week was cold and disagreeable, end,
ing Saturday evening with a real snow
storm und when the sun came up over the
eastern hills on Sunday morning all the
mountain peaks were white, reminding one
of winter, rather then May weather.
While Clarence A. Houtz was plowing a
piece of land near his home he unearthed a
piece of pig-iron about four feet in lenth and
weiehing almost one hundred pounds, It
was found on the old road leading from Cen.
tre Furnace to Bellefonte, and it is supposed
that it was left by the teamsters who bauled
from the old furnace to the forge near town
more than half a century ago.
Pine Grove Mention,
G. B. Mc Fry is a recent subscriber on the
Commercial line.
Miss Mary Port, of Altoona, is spending a
few days at home.
J. H. Ward is attending to some business
at Shamokin this week.
Mrs. Levi Krebs is a very sick lady, suffer
ing an attack of sciatica.
John Kidder and family, of Morrisville,
are visiting at Dr. Kidder’s home this week.
Miss Irene Segner left last week for an all
summer stay among relatives at Watson.
town,
George Bradford, the popular drover of
Centre Hall, was here Monday and Tuesday
for cows.
Samuel Everhart was a Franklinville vis-
itor over Sunday to see his father, who is
much better.
Will Bottorf, of Bellefonte, enjoyed a
drive Sunday and spent the day with his
mother at Lemont.
Jacob Shires, of Coburn, bought a trotter
from Harry Shugert Thursday. Juke knows
a good horse at first sight.
Catharine and Maggie Breon, of the
Branch, spent Monday in Bellefonte sizing
up spring styles in healgear.
Mrs, C. W. Meyers, who has been ill with
heart trouble, was able to be moved to their
new home at State College last week.
Edward Rupp and bride came down from
Altoona last week and went to spend their
honeymoon in and around Bosalsburg,
Mine host Will Stover, proprietor of the
Red Lion hotel, at Boalsburg, was in town
Monday for a little business along his new
venture. The traveling as well as the gen-
eral public will find the Red Lion a well fit.
ted hostelry, with Mrs. Stover and her as-
sistants splendid cooks.
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A ress Dr. iV. Pieroe, Buflalo, N.Y
Spring Mills,
J. L. Howard and wife, of Columbia, were
here last week visiting relatives and friends
in the valley.
T. B. Jemison is making preparations to
rebuild his barn and out buildings, which
were recently destroyed by fire.
Last week farmers were plowing and dig-
ging garden in their shirt sleeves and before
the week was out they wore overcoats.
Wm. Bitner, in the employ of the Bell
telephone Co., after an absence of several
months returned home tor a short visit on
Thursday last.
The doors of our Academy building and
town hall have not as yet been changed to
open outward. Is it necessary to wait for
another calamity ?
’. E. Royer has generally improved the ap-
pearance of his residence by the addition of
several windows and a new roof. He has aiso
introduced some interior conveniences.
Snow here on Saturday night last and on
Sunday morning Egg hill and the surround-
ing fields presented a real winter scene and
the calendar says this is May. Have the
seasons turned topsy-turvy in earnest ?
J. I. Condo has commenced the general re.
pair and black smithing business in the old
smithery formerly occupied by his father at
the upper end of town. Mr. Condo is a ekill-
ful mechanic and thoroughly understands
the business in all its branches.
Evangelist 8. L. Boston preached three
sermons bere on Sunday last to large con-
gregations. The gentleman isa_very im-
pressive speaker, his sermon received the
closest attention. He does not hesitate to
tell his hearers what they should do, and
not do.
Notwithstanding the depression of busi-
ness and about every fifth man out of em-
ployment, the necessaries of life continue to
advance in price. How long will this state of
afiairs last, is it not soon time for a general
collapse or an earthquake in business to
break these excessive prices.
Hiram Wert lost a valuable horse by death
last week.
Geo. W. Crouse ' has been on the sick list
during the past week.
H. H. Stover is taking a fine lot of post-
card views of Rebersburg and the surround -
ing country.
Annie Smith, with her daughter, Grace,
were in Williamsport last week to have the
latter's eyes treated.
Hurrah! Smullton now has piped water
each family in town having attached to the
main pipe except one,
Mis. J. H. Miller, who had been here a
few weeks to attend to repairing her home,
left again for her home in Brockwayville,
Pa.
Rev. B. F. Campbell, the evangelist, who
had such good revival success in the Evan-
gelical church at Rebersburg, has returned
to remain about two weeks.
Great Friends of Dogs Dead.
Frank Hill, aged forty-four years,
who was a great friend of dogs, died
at Scranton, Pa., after eighteen hours’
suffering from hydrophobia in its worst
form. Hill had a habit of patting on
the head every dog he happened to
meet. Three weeks ago he was play-
ing with one of these chance acquaint-
ances, permitting it to lick his hand,
on which there was a small scratch
sustained while Hill was at work in
the mines. Dr. John F. Snyder says
Hill became infected with the disease
in that way.
Gray Denies It.
Judge George Gray said, referring to
the statement said to have been made
by a speaker at the meeting in Prince-
‘on, N. J., on the evening of April 17,
hat he had received from a New York
insurance company an offer of fits
presidency at a salary of $200,000, that
the statement was untrue, as he had
received no such or any other offer
from any insurance company.
Man's Body In Ice Twenty-one Years.
While exploring the Monterosa gla-
cler in Switzerland, a party of guides
discovered in an ice crevisse a body,
which they cut out of the ice and
brought to town. Later the body was
identified as that of a guide named
Naghi, who fell into a crevasse in the
summer of 1887 while conducting a
party over the glacier. The body was
well preserved.
Japanese to Marry American Girl.
Arthur W. Tara, a Japanese, who
stated that he is a merchant, resid-
ing in Norfolk, Va., applied for a 1i-
cense in Baltimore, Md., to marry Miss
Mary Whiley, an American girl, whose
residence was also given as Norfolk.
After waiting an “ur while the clerk
was getting leg. advice as to the
right of a Japanese to marry an
American, Tara was given the permit.
Preacher Gets Ten Years For Eloping.
Rev. B. H. Fulkerson was found
guilty at Winchester, Tenn., of ab-
duction for immoral purposes and was
sentenced to ten years in the peniten-
tiary. Rev. Fulkerson recently eloped
from this county with Miss Ada Tem-
pleton, leaving his wife behind. Tle
couple were apprehended in California
and brought back.
Baby Takes Strychnine Pilis; Dies.
Finding a bottle of strychnine pills
which her mother had left within her
reach, Ethel Baldwin, the two-year-old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bald-
win, of Atlantic City, N. J, swallowed
six of the pellets and died in convul-
sions. The mother is prostrated.
Calf Hag Two Heads and Four Eyes.
James M. Burkholder, a farmer lv.
ing near Newville, Pa., has a calf with
two heads, two mouths, four nostrils
and four eyes. It is In good health and
active.