THINGS ABOUT TOWN AND COUNTY. ——Mrs. Caleb Kephart is seriously ill at her home at Filmore. —Robert V. Peck has been re-ap- pointed postmaster at Lock Haven for another term. ———Rev. Paul, of the A. M. E. church, has been confined to the house with a bad attack of pleurisy. ——Mrs. W. H. Wilkinson entertained a number of her friends at dinner last night, twelve covers being laid. ——Mr. and Mrs. Daniel O'Leary are mourning the death of their four days old infant daughter, who died on Monday. ——During the past week a little daughter made her arrival in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sasserman. ——Mrs. Clark, housekeeper at the Brockerhoff house, has been confined to her room with illness the past few days. ——Miss Ella Levy and Charles Au- man, both teachers in the Bellefonte High school, were sick and off duty most of last week. ——Miss Bertha Sourbeck, who has been ill for some time at the home of her parents on Bishop street, is slowly grow- ing better. -—J. Harris Hoy won first prize at Tuesday night's meeting of the bridge party at the Bellefonte club, and Henry C. Quigley second. ——Mrs. Wm. P. Knecht will celebrate her twenty-fifth wedding anniversary at her home at Cedar Springs, on Saturday from eleven o'clock until four. ——Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCafferty, who were both confined to the house for over two weeks with the grip, have about recovered and are able to be around again. ——Two sled loads of jolly yeung peo- ple of Unionville came to Bellefonte on Monday evening and were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rumber- ger, on east Linn street. —W. R. Gainfort, 108 east Curtin street, begs to announce that his next shorthand class will open on Tuesday evening, February 1st. Those wishing to join will please apply at once. 3-2t* —-Wednesday’s North American con- tained very good pictures of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rumberger, of Union- ville, who on December 29th celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. ——A new saw mill is being rapidly re- built on the site of the old one recently destroyed by fire for J. C. Nason, of Juli- an, and it will not be long until the whirr of the saw will again be heard at Nason's mills. —Deputy recorder Walter B. Arm. strong was taken suddenly ill with acute indigestion while at work in his office in the court house on Wednesday and had to be removed to his home on Howard street. ~The house on east Lamb street, occupied by Mrs. Nancy Confer and daughter, will be for rent after April first as they will move into the house owned by Mrs. Florence Jacobs on Penn street. ——W. Harrison Walker Esq., of this place, was named as executor in the will of the late John Long, of near Salona, who died last week leaving an estate es- timated at from thirty to forty thousand dollars. ——H. Laird Curtin, of Curtin, who was 80 seriously ill with pneumonia, was able to be out of bed for the first time on Wednesday. Though it was only for a few moments it was a cheerful event for his friends. «A. D. Mair has discontinued his moving picture show in Garman’s opera house and will give his entire attention to the theatrical business and endeavor to secure a number of good attractions for Bellefonte. ——A number of Bellefonters have been housed up with the grip this week, among them being recorder William H. Brown, Levi Symmonds, janitor at the court house, and Jacob Marks, of§Lyon & Co's store. ——James Schofield, the old reliable harness maker, will be at the National hotel, Millhein,, on Monday, January 24th, to give prices and take orders for harness. All persons wishing to see him will be politely received. ~The Pittsburg Collegians, an unus- ually strong basket ball team, will play the Bellefonte Academy five in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium this evening. This will without doubt be a very interesting game and a good crowd should be present to witness it. ~The mail and paper train on Sun- day was a half hour late owing to a big freight wreck on the middle division of the Pennsylvania railroad in which sixty freight cars were piled up. The Lewis- burg and Tyroue train was over an hour late on Monday morning. ~—An all day's rain on Tuesday threatened the ruining of the good sleigh- ing and the making of high waters, but fortunately the weather grew colder by and the sleighing was not impair- ed to any extent and the waters did not Casa vs. Work RoaDp TAx.—At the last session of the Legislature a bill was passed providing for a cash road tax but also giving residents of any township the privilege of voting on the question of sub- stituting therefore a work tax by secur- ing an order of the court and submitting the question to a vote of the taxpayers of the township. To secure an order of the court requires a petition signed by twen- ty-five citizens of said township. Four townships in Centre county will this spring vote upon the question of substi- tuting a work tax for a cash tax. They are Benner, Patton, Halfmoon and How. ard. Burnside also sent in a petition but it was several days too late, as the law re. quires that such petition must be filed with the court not less than thirty days prior to the election. Under the new, or cash tax law, the State will give to the township fifty cents for every dollar assessed and paid by the taxpayers for the improvement of the public roads. Thus: If the road tax as- sessed and paid in cash, in any one town- ship, aggregates $1,000, the State will pay over to the supervisor of said township the sum of $500, which will mean just that much more to be expended in road building. Under the work tax law, the system which has been generally in vogue for years, which permits every farmer and tax-payer to work out his road tax, the State will not contribute one cent to said township, hence the township in which the road tax assessed amounted to $1,000 would have only work to that amount for the benefit of their roads. One of the arguments put forth by farmers and others against the cash tax system is that it gives the supervisor supreme control and that he, if he saw fit, could import foreign laborers into the township and employ them in building the roads instead of giving the taxpayers the privilege of doing the work. But this argument is rather far-fetched. The av- erage supervisor is a tax-payer and a fair man and he would naturally prefer giv- ing the work to men from whom he re- ceived the tax. So that if a farmer paid twenty dollars road tax in cash he would most likely be given work to that amount, and probably more, and would be paid in cash for what he does, ‘And in addition the supervisor would have an extra ten dollars received from the State to pay him or somebody else. At least it would be just that much more toward the build- ing of good roads. and that is one of the leading questions all over the country to- day. A PECULIAR Mixupr.—About a week ago Charles Saylor had the Italian who con- ducts the cobbler’s shop in the Bush Arcade arrested on the charge of larceny and the hearing was held before justice of the peace W. H. Musser on Tuesday evening. From the evidence it was shown that for some time past a number of young men have been making the Italian's place of business a place to con- gregate late at night and do their drink- ing. Saylor was with the crowd one night and alleges that the next morning his tie pin and some other articles he had with him were missing. Not being able to lo- cate the same he had the Italian arrested. Charley Dan acted as interpretor for the Italian and when he was testifying Saylor took exceptions to some of his statements and emphasized his exceptions with some very forceful language. He was caution- ed by justice Musser to keep quiet and, though he promised to do so, he couldn't resist the temptation to let fly one part- ing statement and Mr. Musser at once instructed constable Montgomery to take him to jail for contempt of court. Inas- much as there was no evidence to show that the Italian was guilty of larceny he was discharged but required to pay half the costs, which he promptly did. The other half of the costs were put on Say- lor. i — —See our line of inventory bargains ~Potter-Hoy Hardware Co. FRUIT GROWERS “ASSOCIATION MEEY- ING.—~Members of the Centre County Fruit Growers association should bear in mind that the second meeting of the as- sociation will be held at Spring Mills on Saturday of next week, January 29th. There will be two sessions, in the morn- ing and afternoon, and a cordial invita- tion is extended to the public as well as members to attend. Fruit growing is a science and if the farmers of Pennsylvania would make a more careful study of the most advanced and practical methods of it and then fol- low it out in practical work, they would find their source of revenue therefrom greatly increased. It is an acknowledged fact that Pennsylvania grows as fine fla- vored apples as can be grown anywhere in the world and with proper culture and care in marketing they can be made a very remunerative crop. BapLY INJURED IN FALL.—While work. ing on the dump of the washer at the Scotia ore mines on Tuesday Ross Grove slipped on the ice and fell a distance of over ten feet landing on his back on a piece of lumber. He was rendered un- conscious and it was first thought his back was broken, but that was not the case. But his spine was injured to that extent that he is almost totally paralyzed and even should he live the probabilities are he will be a cripple the balance of his life. As Mr. Grove is married and has a family the accident is a most dis- tressing one, and it is hoped it will not prove as serious as is now believed. — A ——— ——Bargains in hardware at Potter- Hoy inventory sale. A a SUS, at work on the ceiling and walls of the court house. The old finishing coat on the main corridor and the stairways is being removed preparatory to putting on a new coat. In the new building the wire lathing is being put in place and the whole thing will shortly be ready for the plas- terers. —————— —Among the new avertiseinents in today’s WATCHMAN are those of Sechler & Co., Claster's Underselling Store, zdver- tising more big bargains in shoes and clothing; George M. Clements, the sew- ing machine man, and the Order of the Moose. In fact it will always pay you to read the WATCHMAN advertising pages closely and carefully. —Rev. 3. A MeSporran, who for a number of years past has served as pas- tor of the Great Island Presbyterian church in Lock Haven, and who on sev- eral occasions preached in Bellefonte, on Sunday preached his farewell sermon and on Monday left for his old home in Can- ada, much to the regret of his old con- gregation. He expects to spend several years studying abroad. ——The large barn and ice house of John Milward, at Osceola Mills, were en- tirely destroyed by fire on Monday even- ing. Mr. Milward had just begun to harvest his ice crop so that he had only a small quantity of ice inthe house at the time. The entire contents of the barn, however, were destroyed, entailing con- siderable loss. Both the buildings and contents were partially insured. ——Sunday was the coldest weather of the winter so far. In the morning the thermometer registered from four to twelve degrees below zero and at ten o'clock it was just at zero. It was cold all day and early Sunday night but mod- erated toward Monday morning. For some time past the weather has been such that the man who is always hanker- in’ after an “old time" winter ought to be fully satisfied. —Inventory sale now on at Potter- Hoy Hardware Co. ——e- ——The revival services in the United Brethren church continue with unabated interest. Rev. Winey, though young in the ministry, preaches the divine gospel with a directness that appeals to the hearts of his hearers and the result is manifest in the number of seekers after faith at the altar every evening as well as the great spiritual interest shown by those in attendance. May the good work continue indefinitely. ~——Clinton county is now in the pecul- iar condition of being without a coroner. At the election last November Dr. Hal A. Laye, a brother of W. G. Laye, well known in this place, was elected coroner and took charge of the office on January 3rd. This week he closed his office in Lock Haven and moved to Galeton, Pot- ter county, to go into partnership with his father-in-law, Dr. Burd, thus leaving Clinton county without a coroner. ——Mr. R. C. Valentine, of Altoona, has been in Bellefonte this week organ- izing a local Order of the Moose and so far is meeting with a very favorable re- ception. The Order of the Moose is both fraternal and beneficial and is one of the growing orders in the country today, hav- ing a large and constantly increasing membership in this State and all over the country. In order to secure a good list of charter members for the local organi- zation the membership fee has been made phenomenally low, only five dollars. This will be within the reach of all and as the annual dues are not excessive there is no reason why a large lodge should not be organized and instituted. ——January 2 20th: to to 29th—Potter-Hoy big inventory sale. ————— ——The movement to secure a new baseball field and athletic grounds for the combined use of the Bellefonte base ball team and the Bellefonte Academy is progressing favorably and it is expected that within the next ten days or two weeks some definite action will be taken. The new grounds, which will be located out Bishop street, will be comprised of eight acres of land, enclosed witha high board fence. It will be large enough for baseball and football fields, tennis court, etc. It is also proposed to erect a grand- stand and bleachers and a suitable track house for the use of the players. It is the desire of those interested to get the grounds in shape for use as early in the summer as possible. | an— ——Bargains in Hardware at Potter- Hoy inventory sale. ——Col. H. S. Taylor now has a large force of men at work installing the heat- ing and ventilating system in the new ‘High school building and it is no small task. The system complete will require the putting in place of about three thous- and feet of galvanized iron boxing, over a foot square in size and which will honey- comb the building so that every room will be properly heated and ventilated. It {will all be on the thermostat system so that an even temperature can be maintained at all times and a full and free flow of pure, fresh air. The con- crete men are still at work putting down the concrete floors and steps but at the rate that branch of the work is progress- ing it will be a month or six weeks be- fore they complete the job. Plastering has not yet been started on the inside of the building and, until that is done, the carpenters will not be able to go ahead with the finishing wood work. ——The decorators are now here and | ARGUMENT COURT.—At argument court on Monday further evidence was taken in the license case of James W. Runkle, landlord of the Centre Hall hotel, and both the petitioner and the remonstrants were given a further hearing. After hear- ing the testimony for and against Judge Orvis gave the attorneys interested until yesterday to prepare and file their briefs of argument. Some time ago the court appointed a commission in lunacy to inquire into the capability of John Todd, of Philipsburg, managing his own estate, and on Monday A that they found him incapable of so doing and recom- mended thut his brother, Harry W. Todd, his wife, Mrs. Effie Todd, and his son, of Mollie Eckley against Flora King and John Fry, for aggravated assault and bat- tery. This case was before two grand juries, the first time the bill being ignor- ed and the costs put on justice of peace John W. Keichline, RS note for the amount of costs, which are something over sixty dollars, thus exoner- ating Mr, Keichline from the payment of any part of them. ——Potter-Hoy Hardware C Co. now hav- ing big inventory sale. ——During the past few days there has been a persistent rumor around Belle- fonte that Henry Kline had bought out J. Mitch Cunningham, of the Haag house, and that the lattter was going to take charge of the Brockerhoff house. Asto the first part of the rumor, itis true in a measure. Mr. Kline has been negotiat- ing with Mr. Cunningham for the pur- chase of his interest as landlord of the Haag house but up to this time the deal has not been closed. As to the second part of the rumor, there is no foundation whatever forit. Landlord H. S. Ray has no intention of disposing of his interest as landlord in the Brockerhoff house, and he was never approached by Mr. Cun- ningham in any such way. His lease on the property runs for a number of years yet and he is very well satisfied to stay where he is. mss Ao sn om—— ——The weather this week has not been the most agreeable out of doors but there is just as good entertainment at the Scenic every night as if the weather was the very finest. It is well worth brav- ing a little rain or snow to see the pro- gram of pictures manager Brown reels off every evening for the entertainment of his patrons. One never need fear run- ning up against some old picture that has been shown in Bellefonte time and again, as no old pictures are shown at the Scenic. They are all new and up-to-date, and the quality is of a more interesting and elevating character than can be seen anywhere else. If you don't believe this, #0 and see for yourself. ea January 20th to to 29th—Potter-Hoy big inventory sale. ———— A ———Mrs. Florence F. Dale has decided to give up housekeeping and make her home permanently at the Bush house,con- sequently John Blanchard has leased the house she occupied on east Linn street and with his wife will move there April first. Charles E. Dorworth has leased the house now occupied by the Blanchards and will go to housekeeping there while the Misses Hoy will move from Rockview to the small house of Dr. Hayes on the state road. Col. and Mrs. E. R. Chamber, will move into apartments in Petriken hail and Dr. Rodgers will move into the Gardner flat now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Irvin. ——See our line of inventory bargains —Potter-Hoy Hardware Co. rm AGA mt ~—Next Thursday evening, January 27th, the evening of the Academy foot- ball team banquet, the people of Belle- fonte will be given an opportunity to hear a brief talk by Congressman Barchfeld, of Pittsburg, who will be the principal guest of honor at the festive board. He will speak in Petriken hall and his subject will be “The Nation's Progress.” The meeting will be at 8.15 o'clock and it will be free to all. Con- gressman Barchfeld is a very learned and able man and a large crowd should turn out to greet him. ~——Knisely & Rhoads are well along with their work of putting down the con- crete floor in the new building of the Hayes Run Fire Brick company at Orvis- ton and will probably complete the work within a fortnight. In the drying depart- ment the floor is inlaid with a network of steam pipes which will give it far greater drying capacity than the old one. The new building is fast nearing completion and it is expected that it will be equipped and in shape to resume operations quite early in the spring. sn fn. — Inventory sale now on at Potter- Hoy Hardware Co. SALE oF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE—A private sale of household furniture of all kinds, parlor suit, dining room and kitch- en furniture, bedroom suits, etc., is now at the ¢.of Mrs. Flor. Te n_ street, and will continue until nt at NEWS PURELY PERSONAL. —Father P. McArdle, spent several days of last week in Philadelphia. =Mrs. C. D. Casebeer has been visiting for two weeks at her old home in Somerset. with friends in and about Bellefonte. —Harry Clevenstine, of Bellefonte, was one of the WATCHMAN office callers last Friday. —Jacob Markle, of State College, was a pleasant caller at the WATCHMAN office on Wednesday. —Mr. and Mrs. W. Gross Mingle, of Centre Hall, were in Bellefonte a few hours last Satur- day. ~N. H. Zeigler, of Bellefonte, was a very pleasant caller at the WATCHMAN office on Sat- urday. =L. O. Meek, of Philadelphia, spent Monday in Centre county looking after some business in- terests. ~Mprs. John C. Rowe has been in Philipsburg * | this week visiting her mother, Mrs. Catharine Armstrong. ~Waiter B. Rankin, of Harrisburg. spent Sun- day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Rankin, in this place. ~Mrs. Al Grove, of Spring township, left Tues- day for Watsontown, to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Evey. —Herman Holz returned on Tuesday from a week's visit with his daughter, Ma. Louis E. Friedman, of New York.