A A Bellefonte, Pa., May 7, 1909. P. GRAY MEEK, . - a ————— Ee ——— S—— Teams or Susscmirmon.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the Tsllowing rates : Paid strictly in advance........ccee cc... $1.00 Paid before expiration of rsssssasss 1BO ——Col. Edward R. Chambers, who has been io poor health practically all winter and the past two weeks has been confined to bed, is not getting along as well as his friends would like to see him do. Wed- nesday he wasable to sit up and even wanted to come down town bat had a bad night, Wednesday night, and yesterday was not feeling so well, ~The Bald Eagle telephone company, whose operations heretofore have been con- fined principally to the lower end of Bald Eagle valley, bave under course of erection a new line out Marsh creek. Contracts for filty new phones have already been signed and when the line is completed and in full operation the company will bave quite a pumber over one handred phones in serv- fice. sn AP ——The Lafayette haseball team cancell- ed the game they were scheduled to play with State College on Wedvesday and the next game will be today (Friday) weather permitting, when Dickinson will play State on Beaver field. The ball game and track and field events which will precede is, will mark the opening of State’s new athletio ground and a large crowd will likely be present to witness both events. ——On Monday afternoon Dr. M. J. Looke was driving east on Linn street in his automobile when something broke in the steering apparatus and the machine being thus rendered unmanageable turned sharply to the right and, before it could be stopped, ran into the gutter and against the stone curb at the Lutheran church. The right front wheel and right front spring were broken bus the doctor was not injured in the least. *00 — Jacob 8S. Koisely has decided to re- tarn to Bellefonte after his two years resi- dence at State College and the past week has been busy looking for a home, which he wants to buy instead of lease. He will comp to Bellefonte with the intention of engaging in the blacksmithing business, though at what etand bas not yet been de- cided. It is aleo quietly rumcred thas be will go into training for the shrievalty run on the Republican ticket two years hence. The fact that Jake is just a little in excess of the heavyweight class now may account for the allegation shat he is to go into training so long heloreband. --p-:o-:- PD —=Que of the prettiest homes in Belle- fonte is the one now owned and ocoapied by Mr. and Mrs. Mart B. Garman, on east Cartin street. The house he has repaired to look like new and his spacious stable on the rear looks nice enough for a residence. Bat his lawn is one of the biggest beauty spote. The extra lot on the east and in the rear of the house was last year leveled ap and sodded and in the [all over one thoueand spring flowering bulbs were planted in beds laid oat by an experienced landscape gardener and vow that they are growing nicely and some of them already out in bloom it presents a very pretty sight. - ——On Tuesday Frank E. Naginey por- ohased Will Chambers’ Ford runabout au- tomobile with a ramble seat and so pleased was he with his bargain that he spent most of the afternoon and evening taking some of his friends a ride. About eight o'clock in the evening he decided to quit running for the day and take bis machine to the garage. In order to keep within bounds of the law he lis the lamps on the machine and in pushing the door on one of them shut pushed his right band through the glass, cutting a big gash in bis little finger and badly lacerating two others. As the very best he wiii Lavi very sore hand for a week or eo. I ————— A rn m— ~The Ladies of the Macoabees who are in process of organization, under the direction of Mrs. Belle N. Doughty, depu- ty great commander for Pennsylvania, are succeeding finely in the work. A number of meetings bave been held and a full corps of officers have been elected and are taking the instruction. The orgavization of the Ladies of the Maccabees is well known to be the largest among women and bas the finest record of all women organizations from a financial standpoint, having paid more than seven million dollars in sick disability, and death claims sinoe its inoep- tion. We wish the L. 0.1. M. of Belle fonte a successful career, ~The delegation of Brotherhood of Railway Traiomen of Altoona with their drum corps, who accompanied the remains of John W. Leech to Boaleburg on Tues day afternoon and remained for the funeral, missed the train on their return to Oak Hall station, although they aver that they were near enough to be in plain sight when the train pulled ous. With no hotel ao- commodations in that locality they were ina bad predicament and telephoned to State College for auto busses to bring them to Bellefonte. The College Transportation company’s machines were all engaged, however, and not being able to secure any other conveyances the men were compelled $0 hunt lodging at private houses to spend the night; passing through Bellefonte ‘Wednesday morning on thei: way home. NoLL.—The visitation of death is always distressing encugh to acquaintances of those bereft but when death enters the bousebeld of one whom you esteem asa warm personal frieod the loss is far more keenly felt and that is the reason that we sympathize most deeply with Col. Emanuel Noll in the death of his wife, Mrs. Sarah C. Noli, which occurred between twelve and one o'clock yesterday morning. Mrs. Noll bad been a sufferer for some time with stomach trouble which finally resulted in more serious complications which her at- tending physician was unable to combat and her death was the result. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jobn B. Thomas and was born in Pennsvalley about sixty-eight years ago. When a young woman her parents and family moved to Milesburg and after the death of her father and mother she kept house for her brother, William B. Thomas, until in 1881, when she was united in mar- riage to Mr. Noll. In 1882 they moved to their present home in Spring township, just outside the borough limits on North Allegheny street, where they bave lived ever since. When a young woman Mrs. Noll became a member of the Sinking Valley Presbyterian church and ie the last surviving charter member of the Milesbaurg Presbyterian church and was always a faithful attendant. A few years ago when the chapel was built at Pleasant View she wae one of the most active workers in ite behalf and since then bas attended services there. She was a woman of rare christian attainments and unselfishly devoted to all kinds of church work. In her home she was the embodiment of all that enters into the makeup of a bappy household. Kind, loving and cheerful, always, even when suffering the pangs olf illness, she gave to her family and her friends the helpful care and heartfelt sym- pathy of the true womanly woman. Asa neighbor she had always a thoughtful care for the welfare of all with whom she came in contact, and she will be greatly missed, not only by her husband and family bat by ber friends and ber church. Surviving her are her husband, one sop E. B., in Illinois, three step-obildren, Mre. Chauncey F. York, of Detroit, Mich. ; Joho, of Altoona, and Miss Rebecca, at home; and one brother, William B. Thomas, of Milesbuig. The faneral will be held tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon from the house and interment will be made in the Union cemetery. | | GENTZEL.—Dr. Daniel E. Gentzel died at his bome near Spring Mille on Tuesday morning at six o'clock. His death was the result of a paralytic stroke which be suffered on the Saturday previous and from whioh he never rallied in the least. He was born March 20th, 1845, on the old Geotzel homestead in Penn township, hence was 64 years, 1 month and 15 days old. Eighteen years ago he moved to Potter township and a few years later to Gregg township where he lived until his death. By profession he was a veterinary sargeon and was quite successful in his practice. He was a man who stood Ligh in the estimation of the people in the various communities in whioh he lived. On November 7th, 1871, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Harter. To them were born pine children, seven of whom with the widowed mother sarvive, as follows : Daniel M., of Penn Cave ; J. B., of Woll’s Store ; E. E., of Julian ; R. M. aud G. C., of Spring Mills ; Catharine and Andrew H., at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sister : Heory P.lacd C. Perry Gentzel, of Spring town- ship ; J. B. Gentzel, of Bellefonte, and Mrs. Neese, of Beouver township. The faneral will be held as nine o'clock to- morrow morning, barial to be made io the Liberty cemetery. | | HopPgins.— William Rassell Hopkins, one of the hest known citizens of Howard, died on Thursday of last week after three week’s illness. He was first stricken with plearisy which was followed by a complioa- tion of diseases and his death was the re- suls. Deceased was born at Elizabeth Forge in 1832, and was a little over seventy-seven years of age. He was a forgeman by oo- oupation and when a young man located in Howard and went to work in the rolling mill there. He has made that place his home ever since. Mr. Hopkins was an educated and well read man and for a num- ber of years wrote for various newspapers throughout the central part of the State over the name ol “Forgeman.”’ He wasa member of the Methodist oburoh and an ex- emplary citizen in every way. In 1854 he was married to Mary Ann Rumberger, of Huntingdon, who survives him with three daughters, namely : Mrs. J. B. Holter, Mises Maude and Nellie Hopkins, all of Howard. Rev. W. W. Rhoads officiated at the faneral which was held at one o'clock on Sunday alternoon,in- terment being made in the Sohenok cem- Pa | Gross, —George Gross, a former resident of Penne and Brush valleys, died at his home in New Berlin, Union county, on Wednesday of last week, aged eighty-five years. When a young man he lived fora number of years at Aasronsburg and later went to Rebersburg and engaged in the mercantile business, but later returned to the home of his birth where he had lived ever sinoe. | | Yocum.—A four months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Yocum, of Hublersburg, died on Sunday afternoon of whooping cough. The funeral was held on Tuesday morning, burial being made in the Hablers- burg cemetery. BippLE.—Another old-time citizen of Centre county bas passed away io the per. son of John H. Biddle, who died at the home of his daughter in Tyrone on Mon- day morning. He bad made bis home with bis daughter since last December and, con- sidering his age, was in comparative good health up until Saturday evening when be was stricken with paralysis. He lingered in a semi-conscious condition until eleven o'clock Monday moroing when bis death followed. Deceased was born at Bealsburg, this county, February 24th, 1822, hence was 87 years, 2 months and 11 days old. He was a farmer by occupation and she greater part of his active life was spent in Buffalo Ran valley. In 1862 be was united in marriage in this place to Mis: Mary Badg- er, who preceded him to the grave many yeas ago. Sarviving bim, however, are the following sons and dangbters: Lowry, of Clintondale; Rev. C. A. Biddle, of New- port; Rev. John Edward Biddle,of Tyrone; Mrs. Laura Thompson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Rev. Fletcher W. Biddle, Bedford; Mrs, H. L. Chaoey, Tyrone; H. W. Biddle, Osceola Mills, and Mrs. Samuel Coulter, Williams- barg. He was a consistent member of the Buf. falo Ran Methodist church and a most ex- emplary citizen in every way. He was at one time a prominent Odd Fellow and a member of the encampment. The faveral was held on Wednesday afternoon. | | SCHEXCK.~— Ammon William Swengle Sobenck died at the bome of his father in Howard township at three o'clock last Fri- day morning. He was taken sick ten days previous and at first the nature of his ill. ness baffled attending physicians bat later it developed thas he was suffering with an abscess on the brain, and that caused his death. Deceased was born in Howard a little over twenty-two years ago and was a son of Mr. and Mre. Ralph Schenck. He was aon intelligent and industrious youug man and stood high in she estimation of the people of that community. He was a mem- + | ber of the Patriotic Order Sons of America and of the Howard Methodist church. His mother died several years ago but surviving him are bie father and the fol- lowing brothers and sisters : Sylvester E., of Wilmerding ; Mrs, F. M. Pletoher, of Blanchard ; Alonzo E., Oscar L., Otto B. and Florence G., at home. The funeral was held oo Sanday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. R. 8. Taylor officiated at the services and the P. O. 8. of A. attended ina body. Interment was made in the Schenck cemetery. | J. LEEcH.—~Jobho W. Leech, a freight brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad, died at the home of Mrs. L. E. Burobfield, in Altoona, on Saturday afternoon, from injuries sustained in an accidens he met with in the Altoona yards on she night of April 27th. The exterval injaries received were not of a serious character and is was not until several days later that it develop: ed be bad heen injured internally, and from that time he sauk until his death. Deceased was born at Boalsburg and was twenidy-nine years of sge. He went to Altoona four years ago and bad since been employed as a freight brake. man. He was a member of the Brother. bood of Railway Traiomen and ita newly organized dram corps. Surviving bim are his mother, Mrs. Eliza Leech, of Boalsburg, and the following brothers and sisters: William, Robert, Annie and Edoa, at bome, and Mrs. Blaine Brown, of Tyrone. The remains were taken through Belle. fonte Wednesday afternoon and the funeral beld from the Presbyterian church in Boalsburg the same day, interment being made in the Boalshurg cemetery. : | | EYRE.—At an early hour on Sunday morning William Joyce Eyre, an old-time resident, died at his home near Beeoh Creek after ao illness of more than a year with a general breakiog down of the system. He was born in Union county and had he lived until the 27th of this month he would have been eighty-two years old. He was the last surviving member of a large family of children, and his aged widow ie bis only survivor. He was a stonemason by trade, an occupation he followed all hia life until advancing age com elled his retirement. He was an old soldier, baving served all through the Civil war with bravery and distinotion. At the time of his death he was a member of the Methodist church and Rev. R. 8. Taylor conducted the funeral servioes which were held on Tueceday after- noon, burial being made in the Fearon cemetery. FissgL.—Mre. Alfarata Fissel, wile of Charles Fissel, died at her home in Altoona last Friday evening of a complication of diseases after an illness of only a few weeks, Deceased was not quite thirty-five years of age and was born at Pennsylvania Far. nace, this county. When a young woman she with her parents moved to Altoona where in 1893 she was united in marriage to Mr. Fissel and where she has lived ever since. In addition to ber husband she is sarvived by three children, five brothers and one sister. The funeral was held on Monday, interment being made in the Oak Rie owuety Davp.—Mrs, Catharine Daup, widow of the late Joseph Daup, died as ber home near Sprucetown on Sunday, of general in- firmities, aged eighty-five years. Her has- band died twelve years ago at the age of eighty-two years, but surviving her are sev. eral children. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon, burial being made in the Sprucetown cemetery. LEATHERS. —Nathan Mitchell Leathers | MeriTep TriBUTE TO Lives or Two died at his late residence in Philadelphia | GooD MEN. —On Sanday Rev. Jobo Hew- on Wednesday of last week. He was sev- enty years of age and was born as Ms. Eagle, this connty, being a member of the well known Leathers family of thas place. He was the namesake of Rev. Nathan J. Mitchell, ove of the pioneer ministers of the Baptists church in Centre and Clinton counties, and whose daughter, Miss Charity Mitchell, he married. They made their home in Howard for many years, later moving to Philadelphia. | | | MILLER. —Mrs. Caleb Miller died at her home near the Nittany furnace on Sun- day, after giving birth to a litle son on Sanday morning. She was about swenty- three years of age and was a daughter of Mr. George Sharp, who lives near the toll gate. In addition to her husband she is survived by two small children, her father aod two sisters, Mrs, Blanche Miller and Miss Maude Sharp, both of Bellefonte. The funeral was held on Wednesday after- noon, burial being made in the Sunnyside cemetery. | | BeCcEwiITH.—~Mre. Mary Beokwith, wile of Foster Beckwith, died at her home in Taylor township, last Friday, after a brief illness. She issurvived by her husband, six children, her father, ome brother and four sisters. She was a faithful member of the United Brethren church and a woman who bad the love and esteem of all who knew her. The funeral was held on San- day afternoon, interment being made in Ms. Pleasant cemetery. NATIONAL GUARD NEWs.—In last week’s WATCHMAN it was stated that the Filth regiments led in the highest percent. age of rating at the annual spring inspeo- tion but the figures were not then obtain- able. From a detailed statement issued from the adjutant geveral’s office on Sat- urday it is learned that the headquarters of the regiment attained the remarkable ras- ing of 98.64 per cent. in efficiency. Com- pany C led the regimens with 94 67 per cent., thus winning the gold medal held by the company having the highest rating, and which was held by company B, of this place, for three consecutive years. Com- pany B, by the way, thie year rated fourth with 92.80 per cent.,, while the general average for the entire regiment is 90.35 per cent. THAT HYDRO—EEECTRIC PLANT.—In the advertising columns of today’s WartcH- MAN will be found the advertisement of the special water committee of the borough council asking lor bide for the building of the new municipal electric light and power plans on she old Green property at Miles. burg. The plans call for the construction of a concrete dam and races, and the erec- tion of a water wheel, generator, recon- struction of power house building, trana- mission line, motor driven pump, eto., which means that the council evidently still bas faith in the monicipal ownership of such a plant, and also bas figured out the fininocial end of it. sma AGP m———— New Y. M. C. A. SBECRETARY.—Dr. R. L. Weston, of Parkersburg, W. Va., has accepted a call from the board of directors to become general secretary of the Belle- fonte Young Men’s Christian Association. Mr. Weston is a practical man, having had a number of years experience in Y. M. C. A. and gymoasiom work, bence comes to Bellefonte with the very best of recommen- dations. ——— AA] — ——Cyrus Labe, who has been in Belle- fonte the past year or more, ever since the bard times strock Altoona, bas secured a good position in the Mountain city and with his wile and ohild will move there the latter part of the month. RE ~——Quly two weeks more and the pu- piles of she Bellefonte High schoo! will have taken their final examinations and be ready for the commencement exercises of the gradoatiog class the week following. The Bellefonte Academy will not close until near the middle of June. A A —— Harry Houser, son of Mrs. Amanda Houser, of this place, is baviog his share of bard luck. Last week while working in a large rolling mill at Colonia, Beaver ocoun- ty, be was caught in the shalting and bad three ribs broken. While laying off for repairs he caught a bad oold and is now confined to bed with pleuro-pnenmonia, though as yet his condition is not consider ed serious. ——— AA —— ~The Forty hoar devotion services held in St. John’s Catholic churoh from Sanday morning until Tuesday evening were the most interesting adil sucoessfal ever held bere for many years. They were conducted by the Carmelite Father, Rev. MoDonald, who was assisted by Father Kelly, of Tyrone; Father Corcoran, of Snow Shoe, and Fathers MoArdle and O'Hanlon, of this place. ———— lp SH ———— ~ Because the recent Legislature failed to increase the appropriation for the main. tenance of the sohoolship Adams from $32,- 000 to $50,000——making it $35,000 Captain Atwater has resigned his command of the ship and his first officer, Liens. George P. Runkle, an old Bellefonte boy, has been placed in charge by the commis- sion which bas control of the ship and its affairs, with the probability that he will be kept permanently in command. Caps. Runkle went on the Saratoga about twenty years ago to learn to be a sailor and bas been in the school ship service ever since, and by striot attention to daly and disci- pline bas worked himself up to the highest position on the ship. He is a good and capable officer and his friends here hope he will be retained iu the position he has just been elevated to. its preached a sermon in 85. John's Episco- pal church in which be paid glowing and well merited tributes to the lives of the late George C. Thomas, of Philadelphia, and C. Frank Montgomery, of Bellefonte, taking for bis subject : *“The spirit of service to the Master as exemplified by Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimatbea.” So heartfelt were his references to the two men that at a meetiog of the Vestry on Monday even- ing a resolution was passed requesting the publication in the WATCHMAN of sach ex- tracts of his sermon as referred to them and we herewith print the same, as follows : It is reflected in the lives of two such men as Mr. George C. Thomas and Mr. C. Frank Mont. gomery who, as to the flesh, have just been taken from us. Both have left their impress on our church life here ; the former appeaiing to us from the star-zone of our national church firmament, the Intter from the lower but sunlit summits of our parochial sphere, The meek but masterful spirit of our Gener. al Board of Missions Treasurer found its way to every nook and corner of the world where our church is known, and carried with ita summons to service for the Master which opened hearts that never before understood the wideness and the worth of the Gospel story. Perhaps less than haif a dozen here had the privilege of knowing him personally ; but in a blessed way his church jife entered ours and left a witness of the fact in money given for the restoration of this builaing, aod, more recently, in Bibles bough: for our lit. tle Sunday school, Besides being a master in Israel who knew his own nation’s needs, he was also a christian knight who, having seen and entered the king- dom of God, wrought right nobly for its spread among all other nations of the world. In 1886 he and I entered ihe General Conven- tion of our church for the first time as members of it, and there and then we became members also of the Church Unity Society whose object is to unite all christians in one fold under one Shep- herd. While Mr. Thomas wrought faithfully within ecclasiastical lines his broad christian sympathy extended far beyond them. His face touched the stars. The Sun of Righteousness filled his eyes. The love of God flooded his soul. He seemed to have great infiuence with God as wel) as with men. And as it was with his Saviour, there is no grave that can hold him, for he lives not only in all who knew him, but in his works that follow him. We thank God for his life and example and will remember him in our commun- fon today. Our “pen is indicting of a good matter” when we refer to Mr. Frank Montgomery. But our sor- row at ihe parting with him is all too fresh to make sure of choosing fitting words to express a fitting tribute to his memory. Locally, every- body knew him and he knew everybody. More than this, locally everybody loved him snd he loved everybody. No matter what the station, dress or color of any whom he met, whether rich or poor, man or woman, boy or girl, white or black,—~there was always on the instant a sunny greeting for that individual such as could come only from a heart that was right with God and man. In his deslings of every kind there was a rul- ing generosity of spirit which challenged the squareness and the honesty of every one, and so shaped conditions that in the event of loss to any one he himself would be the loser. Among those whom we sometimes describe as ‘‘generous to a fault” he was a notable example. We say this not to blame but to praise him. But in speaking of Mr. Montgomery from this place we must confine ourselves to facts which concern the church. Born, brought up, and spendicg all his days as a member of this parish, at the time of his death his life had covered all except about ten years of our parish life and may be cited as a shining example of what the church can do for « man. On the other hand, consider- ing his services as Vestryman, Warden, Treasur- er, Lay Reader and Sunday school Superintend. ent, his life is an equally conspicuous illustra. tion of what a man can. do for the church. There is scarcely a page of our parish history on which his name does not appear to illumine it with proofs of his devotion to the church's inter. ests, as until within a few weeks, there was scarcely an oceasion of public worship when his reverent voice was not heard inciting devotion in others. In fact it may be said that when it came to serving the Church, as the Spirit-bearing Body of Chirist, he was, according to his opportunity and ability, a Nicodemus and a Joseph of Arima- thea all in one. We shall miss him from the place he so well filled in all our parochial activi. ties. But we shall long be conscious ofa helpful presence that links us with the abounding zrace of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. May he rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine npon him. — BorouGH COUNCIL.—Only six members were present at Monday night's meeting of borough council. Claude Cook was present and as receiver for the Bellefonte Swing company, pat in a claim for damages to the factory sustained during the recent high water. The matter was referred to the borough solicitor for investigation. Borough engineer J. H. Wetzel submist- ed a survey of the proposed sfate highway through Bellefonte and the same was ao- cepted and approved by council, Mr. Wet- el being empowered to act in conjunction with the state highway commission in the constraotion of the road. The Fire and Police committee reported the receipt from the burgess of $25.85, fines collected, and the borough treasurer reported a balance in his bands of $658.38. A resolution was passed that hereafter the fomigating of all houses in Bellefonte shall be done by the police ander the direction of the board of health. A new market ordinance was passed fix- ing Tuesdays, Thuredays and Saturdays as regular days for the ourb markes, provid- ing for appointment of a market clerk and fixing the licenses, eto. i The following bills were approved and orders drawn : : W.T. tates i 12 80 H. P. ly 100 dea, MAAWS.cecrr cece 1 30 Bellefonte Electric Co... cvevvisvnsennes. 14 80 Police pay roll......ccercrnsscsssmmcmansns 52 50 Street Ol easessssssmssssrsssmnsssssnenes 48 00 J. BH. eststssassmssansssscssssssssneas S800 8. Seon Tatas HIS Ss 3 % inion, Electric Co.... wrasse . & Adams Ex ar. 25 Water W BOM rssnsssssssssssarareiase 56 80 w. ataatessciuss sesrssrasienes HF OO $637 30 ——The condition of Miss Margaret Gar- man, who is in the Koser sanitorium at Williamsport saffering from some peculiar malady or afiliotion, is reported as some- what improved at this time and there is now some hope shat she will recover; al- though there is still danger of brain fever setting in. ——That manager T. C. Brown is giving the people of Bellefonte a liberal supply of pictures for their money is demonstrated in the fact that every week he exhibits at the Scenic two-thirds of all she pictures manu. factared by the nine companies inoladed in the big motion picture combine in the United States. Just eighteen pictures are released every week and of this number twelve are shown at the Scenic ; and those are always the best obtainable. Don’s fail to attend if you want a half bour’s good entertainment, A big feature picture last night was one of Wilbur Wright's Aeroplane and its behavior and manipala- tions on the occasion of his longest experi- mental trip. A number of other very in. teresting pictures were shown daring the week. MARRIAGE LICENSES.— The following marriage licenses were issued the past week by Register Earl C. Tuten. Reaben Frantz, of Worth township, and Isabella Newman, of Taylor township. Wilbur H. Baney and Julia E. Lamb, both of Bellefonte. Edwin R. Wolf and Chestie I. Zeigler, both of Wolf's Store. Lloyd Sampsel and Esther D. Grove, both of Bellefonte. Emanuel Vonada, of Madisonburg, and Ella Jordan, of Penn township. Earnest W. Corman and Bertha M. Eck. ley, both of Bellefonte. James M. Moyer Jr., of Millheim, and Dora M. Waner, of Aaronsburg. Jobn G.}Barger, of Roland, and Stella V, Bitver, of Ms. Eagle. J. W. Brown, of Altoona, was a business visitor here last week. All our merchants report a fair business during April. Commercial agents stopping off here say that merchants everywhere con. tinue to sail close to the shore and sales are limited, but their expenses are not curtailed any. The piping alongithe south side of the av- enue carrying the water to the creek being clogged, causes the back water to cross the road just along the Lutheran church, in quite a stream. Andrew Corman, road mas ter, is having workmen dig the pipes out to remove the obstruction. J. W.oWood, the popular landlord of the Spring Mills hotel, will have quite a num ber of boarders this summer, as several par- ties who were here last summer enjoyed themselves so highly that they engaged rooms for the season last week. Mr. Wood says that no matter how many boarders he may bave he will see that his transient trade is well taken care of. Last week we had all kinds of weather in this valley. On Thursday, snow, hail, sleet and rain accompanied by vivid lightning and heavy peals of thunder. On Saturday night plenty of ice, followed on Sunday with snow gqualls and cold, high winds, not ex- actly May weather by any means. Evident. ly the calendar has zone astray. Owing to excessive rains Penus and Sinking creeks are bank full, in some low places the water extends over the public road. At the solicitation of several customers Mrs. G. N. Wolfe ordered for » sample one of the extreme spring styles of bushel basket hats, fully trimmed with all the vegetables. It ie a holy horror, and without exception the most hideous looking thing a woman could possibly put on her head. Mrs. Wolfe at present is the only milliner we have in town and is doing a large business. Her taste in relections is exquisite, some of the hats are of strikingly beautiful effects and original designs. In her now handsome par- lots there is no confusion nor delay in dis playing goods. Ivy Bartges, one of our active young men, is not only an able mechanic bat is also quite skillful with the rifle and can hit the bull’s eye oine times out of ten at 150 yards. On Wednesday last, when returning from a jaunt on the mountains, his attention was called to something that looked like an um- brelia emerging from a tree and sailing rap- idiy through the air, but in reality it was an eagle, and knowing that the eagle was a bird of lofty flight, and not to lose the mark, Mr. Bartges without a moment's delay shot at is, and supposed that he bad made a miss. for the bird immediately ascended very rapidly to a height of fully 300 feet, remained sta- tionary for a few moments and then slowly descended to the ground. In securing his prize Mr. Bartges soon discovered that he had made no miss but had shot it. The eagle was a beautiful specimen, but not one of the “Golden Eagles” we hear so much about, but a bald eagle measuring from tip to tip of wings 6 feet, 8 inches and with talons that look like huge iron hooks. Pine Grove Memtion. J. B. Witmer spent Saturday at the county capital Old Tussey’s peaks were snow covered on Sunday. Frank Fishburn went to Bellefonte Tues« day on the train. Mrs. Gordon Harper was in Bellefonte on Taesday shopping. Mrs. N. C. Neidigh has been visiting rela= tives in Tyrone this week. A. 8. Bailey was in Bellefonte Saturday laying in a supply of new gears. Mrs. O. F. Shaw and Mrs. C. H. Ewing spent Monday with friends in town, - Adam Bucher, of Altoona, was greeting his Centre county friends on Saturday. Mrs. Gustie King flitted to the Lumber city last week where she has taken rooms. Col. Hugh 8. Taylor, of Bellefonte, will deliver the Memorial address at Pine Hall. J. B. Goheen, fire insurance agent, was here on Monday adjusting the Bailey fire loss. J. B. Meyers, of Tyrone, was here on Mon. day supplying our merchants with confec. tions. Mrs. Geo. W. Homan bas a badly discolor- ed face, caused from the bite of a vicious horse. Mrs. Emeline Hess, of Bellefonte; Johan, Edgur and Robert Hess, of Altoona, and Mr, and Mrs. G. W. McWilliams, of Fairbrook,
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