Bellefonte, Pa., May 20, 1910. P. GRAY MEEK, ro.» EpiToR Terms oF SusscripTION.—Until further notice this paper will be following rates : to subscribers at the State Convention will meet in the Lyric Theatre, at Allentown, Wednesday, June 15th, 1910, at 12 o'clock noon, to nominate: And to act upon and determine such other mat- ers, pertaining to the work and welfare of the party in this State, as may be brought before it. ARTHUR G. DEWALT, Attest; Chairman. P. GRAY Mek, Secretary. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS. —As we went sailing through, those ‘million miles of fiery mist, it was a chance for me and you, to give the comet's tail a twist. ——At last there are prospects of the pavement on Water street near the Cen- tral Railroad of Pennsylvania depot,which was badly damaged by the flood in Feb- ruary, being repaired. The matter was brought up in council on Monday even- ing and the Street committee was in- structed to ask for bids to do the work. There are enough stone on the ground to build the wall and it is possible that most of the concrete paving blocks can be relaid. ~The Juniata College baseball team will be in Bellefonte on Wednesday of next week and play the return game with the Bellefonte Academy nine. The Academy defeated Juniata in the first game on her own grounds by the score of 4 tol, butat that the con- test was hard enough to give assur- ance that the game next Wednesday will be an interesting one. It will be called promptly at 2.15 o'clock and five hundred people ought to be on the grounds to see the struggle. ~The heaviest frost we have had this spring, and we have had a number of them occurred on Monday morning, when the ground was white with it. But at that the damage done was not so very great owing to the dry condition of the earth and vegetation. Some of the ten- der garden truck was nipped but not entirely ruined and this probably consti- tutes the limit of the damage done, as so far as can be learned the fruit was not ——Three weddings of more or less prominence are booked to take place ear lyin June. They are Miss Susie Dona- chy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Don- achy, of this place, and A. Clarence Bol- ton, of Wheeling, W. Va., which will take place on June 9th. Miss Mary Pacina and Lewis Miller, of Williamsport, will be married the second week in the month and about the same time will occur the wedding of Miss Nellie Hopkins, of How- ard, and Rev. S. F. Bergen, a young Pres- byterian minister, of near Pittsburg. BOO — ——The Williamsport clericus of the Episcopal church held the last meeting of the season in Bellefonte on Monday as the guests of Rev. John Hewitt. A meet- ing was held in St. John's parish house in the afternoon, at which Rev. Lewis Nichols, of Lock Haven, read a paper on “The Church in Colonial Days." The so- cial features of the gathering were a luncheon served at her home by Mrs, Henry C. Quigley and a dinner in the par- ish house served by Mrs. Hewitt. Nine members of the clericus, with which Rev. Hewitt is associated, were present. ——0On Monday morning twelve or fif- teen young men got out of bed at three o'clock in the morning and braving the frost and cold went to the high ground beyond east Linn street and with field glasses took observations for the comet. It took them until 4:20 o'clock to locate what they finally believed to be it, a dim trail of light seen through the heayy haze in the sky somewhat north of east. Ac- cepting the light as the comet they watch- ed it until it was totally obscured by the increasing daylight, then they scurried home to breakfast, satisfied that they had taken one more lesson in astronomy. ~The Pittsburg Herald is now car- rying on a contest in which various priz- es are offered to persons sending in the largest number of subscribers up to a certain date, the first prize being a $970 automobile. Among those who have en- tered the contest is George W. Ward, an - old Ferguson township boy, and natural ly he is anxious to secureall the subscrbi- ershe can. The Herald is a three dol- lar a year paper but up to the 30th of May Mr. Ward will take tion for $1.50 per year. made a good record ciate any subscriptions old friends in this county. is Ne. 330 Collins avenue, BENNISON.—It is with sincere regret that we are called upon this week to rec- ord the death of Capt. Samuel H. Bennison, of Howard, but who was probably one of the best and widest known citizens of Centre county, which occurred at 2:45 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Although he had been a constant sufferer the past four years with cancer he had fought such a valiant fight withdeath thatall who knew him still hoped that his life might be pro- longed indefinitely but eight wecks ago he had an attack of the grip and that so aggravated his other ailment that his decline had been rapid, with only one end in view, and that death. But he met it bravely, surrounded by the members of his family and a few most intimate friends. And it is a remarkable coincidence that one of his closest friends, John Holmes, succumbed with neuralgia of the heart within twenty-four hours later. Capt. Bennison was born in Bellefonte in 1844 and when a boy his parents moved to Mill Hall. There he grew to young manhood and that was his residence when ‘| the Civil war broke out. Being of a patriotic nature he enlisted as a private in Company H, Fifty-sixth regiment, on February 12th, 1862. For meritorious con- duct and bravery on the field of battle he was promoted to a corporal November 10th, 1862; to first sergeant May 10th, 1864; second lieutenant June 16th, 1864; first lieutenant October 16th, 1864, and captain June 4th, 1865, being in command of his company when mustered out at the close of the war. Returning therefrom he went to farming in Marion township, this county, and in this he prospered so that in due time he came into possession of one of the largest and best farms near Jacksonville. He followed that occupation for quite a number of years finally retir- ing and moving to Jacksonville where he served one or more terms as postmaster. Four years ago he moved to Howard and when the First National bank of Howard was organized about two years ago he was elected president, a position he held at the time of his death. He also had other financial interests in Howard and elsewhere which took up a good part of his time when he was able to look after them. Mr. Bennison was a member of the G. A. R. and of the Centre county Veteran club. He was also a member of the Grange and to all of these hegave the same interest and attention he did to his own personal matters. Ever since its organization he was a member of the Centre—Clinton counties Business Men's Picnic association and was always an earn- est advocate for a gathering every year In politics he was a Republican and for years was the acknowledged leader in Marion township and was always promi- nent in all the councils and conventions of his party held in this place; as well as representing it in various state conven- tions. He was a man of intelligence and good judgment and possessed those rare social characteristics and attainments which won for him hosts of friends, Surviving him are his wife and the fol- lowing children: McDowell, of Pittsburg; Robert, on the old homestead in Marion township; Guy C. and Dean, of Burling- ton, Wash.; Mrs. G. R. Worrick, Mackey- ville; Mrs. J. S. Holter, Johnsonburg; Mrs. W. J. Torrence, Dawson, Okla.; Mrs. H. M. McClintock, Atlantic City, N. J., and Miss Helen, at home. Funeral services were held at his late home in Howard at ten o'clock on Wednesday morning, after which the remains were taken to Jacksonville for interment. I i KniseLy.—Following an illness of al. most a year with heart trouble and dropsy G. Hunter Knisely died at his home on east Howard street about six o'clock on Wednesday evening, and thus passed away another of Bellefonte's well known citizens. He was born in Buffalo Run valley, October 10th, 1836, hence was 73 years, 6 months and 8 days old. His entire life was spent in Centre county and in 1881 he moved to Bellefonte from Curtin and for a number of years was watchman at the glass works until they were destroyed by fire. Recently he had lived a retired life. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served his country with undaunted bravery during that fearful struggle in the early sixties. He was a modest though congenial citizen and had the greatest respect of all who knew him. Surviving him are his wife, who prior to her marriage was Miss Nancy J. Shultz, and the following children: Mrs. John Meyers, of Pleasant Gap; John, George and Jacob, of Bellefonte; Andrew, of State College, and Mrs. Jacob Wayner, of Reading. The Knisely family is proba- bly as well known as any in Centre coun- ty and the sons are among Bellefonte’s most enterprising and esteemed resi- dents. At the time the WATCAMAN went to press arrangements for the funeral had not been completed. i i SNYDER. —Mrs. Susan Snyder, widow of the late John Snyder, of Blanchard, died at her home in that place on Monday morning of heart disease, after being in feeble health for some months. She was sixty-nine years old and had lived in Blanchard many years. She was a mem- ber of the Disciple church and a highly esteemed woman. Surviving her are one daughter, Mrs. George Berryhill, with whom she made her home, and the fol- lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs. Jane Harleman, of Beech Creek; Mrs. Lavina Winslow and Charles Johnston, of Blanch- ard, and W. B. Johnston, of Howard. The funeral was held on Wednesday after- noon, burial being made in the Disciple cemetery. death of Capt. S. H. Bennison that of John Holmes, at one o'clock on Monday afternoon, at his home in Howard, came ! so suddenly and unexpectedly as to be almost tragical and naturally has cast quite a gloom over that community. Mr. Holmes and Capt. Bennison were life- long friends. In Marion township they farmed adjoining farms and were together like brothers. When Capt. Bennison moved to Howard Mr. Holmes also retired from the farm and with his family moved to Howard and the two occupied prop- erties close to each other. Though older in years unlike Capt. Bennison Mr. Holmes | always enjoyed good health. During the former's protracted illness Mr. Holmes spent a large portion of his time with him | and cheered him up in his affliction. He was with him during the last hours of his ' life and saw his eyes closed in death. Sunday evening he retired to bed in his | usual health, though naturally depressed in spirits. Monday morning he said he did not feel very well and would stay in bed awhile. He grew some worse during | the forenoon but his condition did not | become alarming until shortly before he expired at one o'clock. Neuralgia of the heart was given as the cause of death and | it is the belief that his sudden ending was | hastened by the death of his friend. : Deceased was born in Nittany valley and had he lived until next August would | have been seventy years old. He follow- | ed farming all his life until his retirement | about four years ago and was widely | known as a progressive and up-to-date | agriculturist. He was also a good citizen , and neighbor and was held in high esteem ! by all who knew him. He was a member | of the Presbyterian church and highly conscientious in all his church affiliations | as well as in his dealings with his fellow. men. Surviving him are his wife and one son Richard, of New Jersey; two daughters, Mrs. Charles Hoffman and Mrs. Joseph Weirick, of Howard. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Margaret Wakefield, of Lock Haven. The funeral will be held this (Friday) morning at ten o'clock from his late residence, burial to be made in the Jacksonville cemetery. I I GREIST.—Mrs. Sarah M. Greist, widow of the late A. J. Greist, died at her home in Unionville about two o'clock yester- day afternoon. She had been in poor health for six months or more and her death was the result of diseases due to her advanced age. Her maiden name was Miss Sarah M. Catherman and she was born in Union county a little over seventy-three years ago. After her marriage to Mr. Greist about a half century ago they located in Unionville and that had been her home ever since. She was a woman of rare tact and intelligence, of graceful disposi- tion and character and was honored and revered by all who knew her. In her own home she was the embodiment of open-hearted hospitality which made her at all times a most genial and beloved hostess. Mr. Greist died several years ago but surviving her are five children, namely: Edward M., Charles, Harry R.. Mary C. and Gertrude. The funeral will likely be held at two o'clock on Monday afternoon from her late home, burial to be made in the Unionville cemetery. 1 I LYTLE.—John Lytle died at his home in Bellwood last Friday noon, after being a sufferer for a number of years with a complication of diseases. He was sixty years and nine months old and was born in Ferguson township, this county. He followed farming a number of years and about twelve years ago he moved to Bell- wood and most of the time since he has spent in fighting disease which finally proved hopeless in his battle for life. During his residence in Bellwood he made many warm friends who, with a host of relatives and acquaintances in Centre county, deeply regret his death. He is survived by his wife and six chil- dren, namely: Edward, Walter and John, of Bellwood; Frank, of Altoona; Mrs. Grace Loveland, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. Maude O'Neil, of Irvona. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Andrew J., of State College; Moses, of Nebraska; Mrs. L J. Dreese, of Lemont, and Miss Mary, of Danville. Funeral services were held at his late home at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon after which burial was made in the Logan Valley cemetery. i i PERKS. —Mrs. Isabella Perks, of Philips- burg, died at the home of her son-in-law, George E. Parker, of that city, last Fri- day night. She had been sick for over two months and her death removes one who was perhaps Philipsburg’s oldest native resident. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Matley and was born in Philipsburg October 14th, 1827, hence was 82 years, 6 months and 29 days old; all her life was spent in that town with the exception of one year during which she lived in Bellefonte. Sixty-four years ago she was married to Edward Perks and to them were bora eleven children, only four of whom survive. She also leaves two brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, burial being made in the Philipsburg cemetery. ' : KENNELLEY.—After several weeks ness with a complication of diseases Mrs. James Kennelley died at her home in Gregg township on Wednesday of last week. The funeral was held on Satur- day, burial being made in the George's HoLmes.—Following so close after the HARPER. ~—Mrs. Minnie Harper, relict of the late Jonathan Harper, died at her home on west Linn street at 2:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. She had not been in good health the past year or two and about four months ago her ailments devel- oped into Bright's disease and it was evi- dent then that her death was only a ques- tion of time. Throughout her last iliness she was almost constantly racked with pain and suffering but she bore it all with great patience and fortitude and her death was peaceful as a child falling to sleep. Her maiden name was Miss Minnie Schroyer and at the time of her death she was about sixty-six years old. She had been a resident of Belletonte all her life and formed many fond and lasting friend- ships. She wasa woman of good christian character and many endearing qualities so that her death is mourned, not alone by her children, but by all who knew her. Ever since girlhood she was a member of the Reformed church and in her every day life put into practice the precepts of her Master. Her husband, Jonathan Harper, who during his life was a promi- nent merchant of the town, died about fifteen years ago but surviving her are the following children: Miss Lulu, at home; Jerome, of Clymer; Edward, of Curtin, and Misses Maude and Jennie, the latter a teacher at the Bellefonte Academy. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Evans, of Lock Haven, and Mrs. Harper Hoffman, who went west sometime ago and whose present whereabouts is un- known; also four half-brothers, namely: Charles, Benjamin and Harry Schroyer of Chicago, and Hayes, of Philadelphia. Very impressive funeral services were held at her late home at 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning by her pastor, Dr. Ambrose M. Schmidt, after which burial was made in the Union cemetery. i BrowN.—Charles Brown, a well known resident of Bellefonte, died at the Belle- fonte hospital at 5.40 o'clock on Saturday morning, after about two weeks illness with asthma and heart trouble. He was almost fifty years of age, was unmarried and is survived by one brother and three sisters, namely: William, of Altantic City; Mrs. Harry Dick, of Columbia; Mrs. James Linn, of Snow Shoe, and Mrs. John Kean, of Lock Haven. The funeral was held from St. John's Catholic church at ten o'clock on Monday morning, bur- ial being made in the Catholic cemetery. innit REED—EDDY. — Quite a pretty house wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Eddy, of Salona, last Thursday evening, when their daughter, Miss Ada J. Eddy, became the bride of Irvin Gray Reed, of Stormstown. About eighty guests were present for the cere- mony which was performed by Rev. J. M. Rearick, of the Lutheran church. The young couple went to the altar unattended save by Irene Fravel, a little cousin of the bride, who preceded them and opened the ribbon to the arch where the ceremony was performed. The bride wore a gown of Rajah silk over taffeta and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers. Fol- lowing the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Reed left for Altoona where they will go to housekeeping immediately, the bridegroom holding a good position with the Pennsyl- vania railroad company. Among the Cen- tre county guests present were Mrs. J. M. Bricker and Mrs. Gray, of Bellefonte; G. C. Reed, of State College, and Mr. and Mrs. Sellers, of Waddle. - eee STOVER—LUTZ.—Quite a pretty wed- ding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bartley, at Milesburg, on Wendesday evening, when Dwight M. Stover and Miss Elsie M. Lutz, both of Zion, were united in marriage. The cer- emony took place at six o'clock and was performed by Rev. I. C. Shearer, of the Bellefonte circuit United Evangelical church. There were no attendants though a dozen or more of their most intimate friends were present to witness the hap- py event. Both young people are well known and popular in their home locali- ty and the WATCHMAN wishes them a long and happy life together. THOMPSON—LONER—On Tuesday morn- ing a quiet wedding took place at the parsonage of the Reformed church when Harry P. Thompson, of this place, was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Loner, of Stormstown, the ceremony being per- formed by Dr. Ambrose M. Schmidt. —r AAI + mseees— MEETING OF POMONA GRANGE AT PINE HALL, THURSDAY, MAY 26TH.—The Cen- tre County Pomona Gi ange will hold its second quarterly meeting at the hall of Washington Grange, at Pine Hall, Thurs- day, May 26th. There will be two sessions forenoon and afternoon. THE PROGRAM~FORENOON. Opening ceremonies, 9.30 o'clock. Address of Welcome—Washington Grange. Appointment of committees. Receiving of credentials. Report of Fire Ins. Company by the Secretary, D. K. Keller. Report of Grange Encampment and Fair. Recess for Luncheon. Our Farmer's Week, June 6th to 11th, inclusive. Report of Patrons Rural Telephone Company, by the secretary. Recitation, Mrs. Carrie Bradford, Progress Grange. Advantages of Co-operative buying and selling. Conferring of degree of Pomona. Members should bring their lunch with them. WiLLARD DALE, Master. Valley cemetery. D. M. CAMPBELL, Secretary. ing and it took but three days to clean the calendar and, owing to the unfinished condition of the court house Judge Orvis annulled the session of common pleas court for next week and instructed the sheriff to notify the jurors and others in- terested not to appear. When court opened Monday morning George M. Harter, of Marion township, was appointed foreman of the grand jury. J. Thomas Mitchell was appointed a member of the law library committee in place of J. A. B. Miller resigned. The first case called was that of the Commonweaith vs. John M. Green, charg- ed with furnishing liquor to 2a man of known intemperate habits. The defend- ant waived the finding of the grand jury, plead guilty and in explanation of his act said that he did not know the person to whom he furnished the liquor was a man of known intemperate habits. Sen- tence was suspended upon the payment of costs. Commonwealth vs, John Daley Sr., larceny and receiving stolen goods, prose- cutor O. J. Harm. Plaintiff waived a find- ing of the grand jury and plead guilty to taking a can of maple syrup on April 16th, 1909. Sentenced to pay the costs one dollar fine and to serve three months in the county jail. Commonwealth vs. Annie Flory, adul- tery. Plead guilty and sentence was sus- pended upon payment of costs. Commonwealth vs. Noah Weaver, adul- tery. Plead guilty and was sentenced to pay a fine of twenty-five dollars, the costs and three months in jail. Commonwealth vs. Adaline Fisher, assault and battery, prosecutrix Bessie Trox. This case is from Howard town- ship and the evidence showed that the | defendant went to the home of the pros- ecutrix to collect a bill. The latter or- dered her out of the house and when she refused to go undertook to put her out with the result that there was a general mix-up and the prosecutrix got the worst of it. The court told the jury there was no evidence to warrant a conviction and the only thing they could do would be to dispose of the costs, which they did by putting two-thirds on the defendant and one-third on the prosecutrix. Commonwealth vs. Edward Barrett, assault and battery, prosecutor William Malone. Verdict of not guilty and the costs were evenly divided between the two. Commonweaith vs. Bessie Trox, as- sault and battery, prosecutrix Ada Fish- er. Verdict of not guilty and the prose- cutrix to pay the costs. Commonwealth vs. Reuben and Ralph Etters, charged with firing woods and timberland, prosecutor constable James Sankey. Verdict not guilty and county to pay the costs. mings Commonwealth vs. John Walker, larceny, prosecutor T. B. Budinger. The defendant was charged with stealing a pair of shoes. Verdict of not guilty and the prosecutor to pay the costs. In a civil action Fortney & Fortney ob- tained a verdict of $34.22 against Burdine Butler for professional services rendered. In their report the grand jury recom. mended a number of repairs around the jail. SP. Examination for Entrance to High School. The following statement to the patrons of the Bellefonte schools is self-explana- tory : Bellefonte, Pa.. May 16, 1910. To the Public : An examination for entrance to the Bellefonte High school or the grades will be held in the brick building May 31st, 1910, and all persons who are seeking admission to our schools for next year are urged to present themselves at that time. Any credentials in the form of late reports will be recognized and may be of material benefit. The completion of the new High school build- ing, with the consequent reorganization of courses of study, present to the young people of this sec- tion an opportunity for securing an education of the same standard that is offered in the strong High schools of the State. In the designing and construction of the building all details affecting beauty, convenience, and sanitary arrangements have been fully embodied and carefully worked out. These facts, when taken int. consideration with the additional plans being formulated by the Board of Education to raise the standard of the schools,are a sufficient guarantee of the character of the work that will be done ; and parents will do well to consider the means afforded for secur ing a good training for their children at a mini. mum of cost. Strong courses will be arranged for those who wish to prepare for college, or for teaching, as well as for those who desire to pursue a general course which will fit them to enter the active du- ties of life in an intelligent manner. Very truly yours, Jonas E. WAGNER, —————. A <o eo—— ——A well known fisherman of Belle- fonte tells the story that on Wednesday he was fishing in Spring creek just above the WATCHMAN office and had a minnow on for bait. All at once two trout about eighteen inches long made for the bait at the same time and in jumping each knocked the other away and they both missed it, after which they swam back to the deep water below the falls in appar- ent disgust. And the fisherman declars its true. ——At the bi-weekly meeting of the di- rectors of the First National bank of Howard on Wednesday Abram Weber was elected president to succeed the late Capt. S. H. Bennison and Dr. W. J. Kurtz was elected as Mr. Weber's successor to the vice presidency. eo QA —— EE ——The Bellefonte curb market will open on Saturday, May 30th, and there- after will be open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays of each week; on which days no peddling of produce will be per- mitted around the town. Court CULLINGS.—The regular May | House - BURNED. — Shortly term of court convened on Monday morn- | o'clock on Tuesday afternoon fi § five re was discovered breaking through the roof of the house on east Bishop street owned and occupied by Howard Spangler and family. An alarm was sounded and the firemen were not long in getting on the ground but the house being a frame structure the flames had such a start that they burned down to the lower story before they were finally extinguish- ed. From the heat and wind the houses on the east and west side of the Spangler house caught fire at the roof. One of Spangler’s loss on the house is proba- bly $2,500, with $1,000insurance. A good part of their household furniture was saved but at that their loss on the latter will be from two to three hundred dollars. A peculiar coincidence is that another fire was discovered almost simultaneously with that of the Spangler house and an alarm was sent in for it at the same time. It was a small blaze in a stable on the Reynolds estate in the rear of.Schofield’s saddlery, but it was easily extinguished and did very little damage. ————— ri Marriage Licenses. Irvin Gray Reed, of Altoona, and Ada J. Eddy, of Salona. Jesse W. Dean, of Waddle, and Mabel Thomas, of Benore. Harry P. Thompson, of Bellefonte, and Bessie C. Loner, of Stormstown. Andy Serepanski and Rosa Borska,both of Clarence. ~—Black coffi hono ac ee is a time- red antidote for wine bibbers who have tarried tvo long at dinner, but it was left to William Gohl, of Salladaysburg, Lycoming county, to discover that it was an antidote for the poison of laurel when eaten by sheep or lambs. Since his discovery he has not lost a single lamb through ea laurel, although some were almost when found, and he has a fod the satne re in every case. ee must be given from a drenching bottle; that is, a long-necked bottle of almost any kind, and it must be made fairly strong and must not have either sugar or milk in it. If the first dose is not sufficient to cure, give another dose in two hours. SPRING MILLS. Miss Sue Herring, who has been ill for a month or more, is not improving very rapidly. Merchant John Rishel announces that his store Vill be closed a1 day and evening on Memoria ay. James N. Leitzell of Portland Mills. formerly of this place, is here visiting relatives and friends; and also making some repairs to his several prop- erties. Dr. Braucht had his spacious residence very artistically painted and it is decidedly attractive and adds greatly to the appearanc.. of the neigh- borhood. The base ball game Saturday last between Spring Mills and Potters Mills resulted in favor of the former. Score 21 to 5—very nearly like the handle of a jug, all on one side. Mrs. Jane Noisker, no doubt the oldest person in Gregg township, still continues in a feeble con dition. Mrs. Lucinda Runkle, who fell and broke her hip bone a month or two since, is improving, but very slowly. Cool, one might say, all last week, and not much better the fore part of this week. Garden truck is about all damaged or ruined by frosts, Early planting is simply labor lost. If this kind of weather continues much longer the apple crop and about everything else will be a failure. What broke loose with the calendar, or is the comet re sponsible for the cold snap 7 =On the 18th inst. half the people of the world expected to be smothered by the comet's tail. bug there was no cause for any fear, as it is like'the little boy whose mother cautioned him not to make any remarks about a visitor she expeeted, who had the misfortune to have lost his nose. On his arrival the little fellow, wiping that import. ant appendage, exclaimed in great surprise : “0 ! Mama, you said I shouldn't say anything about Mr. Brown's nose. Why he hasn't got any.” So itis with the comet's tail. Apparently it hasn't any. LEMONT. The farmers are about all through planting corn. Irvin J. Dreese has been on the sick list since Saturday. C. D. Houtz had the misfortune to lose a valua- ble cow Saturdav. Rev. Dale, of Butler, spent a few days visiting riends in and around town the past week. Alpine Lucas, who was formerly a resident of this town, visited here Sunday, but after his long absence he found many changes. The grass has not been growing as fast this spring as it would have, had the n.ghts been warmer, but the grain is doing fine. The lecture held in the Lemont Presbyterian church on Monday evening in the interest of Christian Endeavor, was well attended. Many of the people in and around town have been trying to" get a view of Halley's ‘comet, but few h ave been rewarded by gaining a good sight of it. ; The nights this week have been quite cold and on Sunday night the thermometer stood at 30 de- grees, and Monday morning there was ice found that was formed during the night. Dr. Allen, of Lock Haven. was in town Satur.
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