Bellefonte, Pa., February 20, 1914. mmm" P. GRAY MEEK, ie TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to subscribers at the following rates : EDITOR Paid strictly in advance - - $1.50 Paid before expiration of year - 1.75 2.00 Paid after expiration of year - State Voters’ Primary Test. Pennsylvania voters will this year have their first experience with a State-wide primary election. The primary will be held Tuesday, May 19, between the hours of 7a. m. and 7 p. m.,, at which time candidates for United States Senator and all State, district and county offices to be filled at the November election will be nominated. Prior to the primary elec- tion there will be one day, Wednesday, April 19, on which those who were not registered last fall or who have moved from one district to another since then, may qualify for voting. In the boroughs and townships the as- sessors will sit at the polling place; March 17 and 18, to enroll the voters un- der the party name. Persons who neg- lect or refuse to enroll according to their party affiliations and preferences will be entitled to vote the non-partisan prima- ry ballot for judges of the Superior and Supreme courts. If a voter about to register as member of a party is challenged, he shall not be registered unless he makes oath that at the last preceding November election at which he voted, he voted for a majority of the candidates of that party. Presi- dential electors shall be counted as two candidates. Candidates for the following named of- fices are to be nominated at the primary election: United States Senator, Gover- nor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of Internal Affairs, Justice of the Supreme court, Justice of the Superior court, four Congressmen-at-Large, district Congress- man, one Senator in each even-number- ed Senatorial district and Members of’ the State House of Representatives. Petitions for nomination must be filed on or before April 21; no petition to be signed before Saturday, Febreary 21, and all petitions to be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, ex- cept for party officers exclusive of mem- bers of the State committee. No elector shall sign more candidates’ petitions for the same office than he can vote for at the election, and should not use ditto marks in any case. The fall registration days will be Sep- tember 3 and 15 and October 3. The latter date will also be the last date to pay tax to qualify for the November elec- tion. THE MOUSE. Twas the night before Christmas, and down in in the cellar A barrel was left by a strapping big feller And a wee little mouse which lived thereabout Saw a leak in the barrel and something run out. Now the barrel held whiskey, but this little guy, Had been raised out in Kansas, and knew nothing of rye. So the mousie first tasted the stuff that was wasted, And liked the sensation, for it made him feel gay; “I'll just get enough of this awful good stuff, Before that Big Bluff comes and takes it away.” And when the wee mouse had filled his wee skin, So full of the liquor no more could get in, He gave one big jump to the top of the keg, Cocked his head on one side and waved his front leg, “I’m brave as a lion, as big as a cow, I could lick that damned cat, if -it came along now.” W. Y. MORGAN. ——Whatever concern we may feel on account of conditions in Mexico, the signing of a peace treaty with Switzerland guarantees safety from attack from that quarter other than such disturbance as Sweitzer cheese may cause to our national digestive organs. ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS. ——A very exciting game of basket-. ball will be played this Saturday evening in the Y. M.C. A. gymnasium at eight o’clock. Dillon, Reese, Meyers, Chastner, Smith and Beattie, of Pittsburgh, will be here to try to lower the colors of the Academy team. The Pittsburgh dele- gation is a team of stars. Don’t miss the game, admission 25 cents. — vee ——“The Lamplighters of the Dark Continent” is the title of a missionary entertainment which will be given under the auspices of the Epworth League in the Methodist church at Stormstown on Thursday evening, February 26th, and at Gray’s church on Saturday evening, February 28th. An admission of ten cents will be charged and the proceeds will be for the benefit of the Italian mis- sion. ——Davis G. Frain, a well known farmer of Marion township, is lying in the Lock Haven hospital suffering from a stroke of paralysis and with little hope of his recovery. He and his daughter visited friends in Philipsburg last week and on Friday evening were returning home by way of the New York Central railroad. Just as Mr. Frain got off the train at Mill Hall he was stricken with paralysis and his condition was so serious that he was taken to the Lock Haven hospital, but up to last accounts had shown no improvement. pM rnin, ——VWilliam T. Royer and family of Tyrone who left Bellefonte about a year ago, have left there this week expecting to make their home in Niagara Falls, in the future. Mr. Royer while in Tyrone has been in the employ of the Pennsyl- vania R. R. Co. Mrs. Miles Mattern has vacated the Schad house on Lamb street, shipped her household goods to Buffalo Run and for the present will make her home with her niece, Mrs. Albert Schad. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baney will move from Lamb street, into the east end of Mrs. Garbrick’s double house on east Curtin ‘street. ; i RuHODEs.—Following an illness of over ‘a year with a complication of diseases | John A. Rhodes died at his home in Al- | toona on Tuesday afternoon. He was a son of Michael and Sarah : Rhodes and was born at Gatesburg, this | county on July 13th, 1862, being at his death 51 years, 7 months and 4 days old. . His early life was spent in assisting his | father, who was a contract laborer and | when eighteen years old he went to Penn- | sylvania Furnace and secured a position as fireman at the ore mines. Later he became a stationary engineer. In 1887 he moved to Altoona and became a fire- man on the Middle division of the Penn- ! sylvania railroad. Several years later he was promoted to the position of an engi- neer, continuing in the railroad service until illness compelled him to relinquish his position. Mr. Rhodes was stricken with paralysis in 1911 and since that time had not been able to do any work. He was an active member of the United Brethren church, a charter member of the Knights of Pythias of Tyrone and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomo- tive Engineers. * While at Pennsylvania Furnace in 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Clara Murtoff who survives with two children, Mrs. Daisy Ginter, of Altoona, and Charles M., of Tyrone. He also leaves his aged mother and the following broth- ers and sisters: William, of Port Matil- da; Clarence, of Bald Eagle; Mrs. John McElvane, of Marengo; Mrs. Samuel Miller, of Tyrone; Mrs. Mina Marsh, of Altoona, and Mrs. Lydia Seaman, of Pittsburgh. The funeral will be held this (Friday) afternoon, burial to be made in the Grandview cemetery, Altoona. I I HOSTERMAN.— After an illness of only a few weeks with acute inflammatory rheumatism William L. Hosterman died at his’ home at Coburn at 10.45 o’clock on Monday morning. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hosterman and was born in Haines township, being at his death 44 years, 2 months and 29 days old. For a number of years past he had been man- ager of the grain elevator at Coburn and was an upright, honorable gentleman in every way. His wife prior to her mar- riage was Miss Nora Kerstetter. She survives with two children, Lester and Stewart, both at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. George Corman, of Rebersburg; Mrs. William Corman, of Texas; Mrs. Orvis Sholl, of Millheim; Mrs. John Haines, of Aaronsburg; Allen, of Penn township; Mrs. Cecil Cole, of Plymouth, Pa.; John, of Millheim; George, of Kingston, and Guerney in the U. S. Navy. The funeral services will be held in the Lutheran church at Coburn this (Friday) morning. Revs.D. W. Geesey and W. J. Dice will officiate and burial will be made in the Millheim cemetery. bs 1 FOwLER.—Mrs. Elizabeth T. Fowler, widow of the late John T. Fowler, of Hannah, at one time one of the most prominent land owners in Bald Eagle val- ley, died at the Clearfield hospital on Friday, February 6th, where she had been for a few days undergoing treat- ment. She was born at Warriorsmark and was fifty-two years of age. Mr. Fowler died five years ago but surviving her are two daughters, Harriet M. and Mary E., at home, and a foster son, James Dobson, of - Altoona. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Beck, of Warriorsmark, and three brothers and one sister, namely: B. M. Beck, of Al- toona; David, of McKees Rocks; John and Katharine at home. Mrs. Fowler was a good, christian woman and her death is sadly mourned in the community in which she lived for many years. Her remains were taken from the Clearfield hospital to her late home at Hannah where the funeral services were held on Monday morning of last week, by Rev. W. B. Cook, of Port Matilda, after which the remains were taken to Tyrone for interment in the Grandview cemetery. | I SCHMOYER.—James W. Schmoyer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. F. Haas, at the Bellefonte fish hatchery, at seven o'clock Sunday morning, of gener- al debility. He was born at Allentown and was seventy-eight years of age. He when Mr. Haas was sent here to take charge of the fish hatchery and lived there since. He followed farming most of hislife but since the death of his wife four years ago had lived retired. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. W. F. Haas, of Pleasant Gap; Mrs. Elmi- ra Haines, Irvin, Mrs. Lillian Schontz and Preston, all of Allentown. The remains were taken to Allentown on Wednesday morning, to the home of his son Irvin, from where the funeral was held yes- terday. l 1 OsSWALT.—Mrs. Emma Oswalt, wife of James Cameron Oswalt, died at the home of the latter’s mother at Point Lookout, on Saturday evening at five o’clock. Her death was due to cancer of the stomach with which she had suffered for six months or more. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Butler, of Howard, and was born on December 16th, 1884, making her age 29 years, 1 month and 29 days. She married Mr. Oswalt in Snow Shoe on January 1st, 1902, and he survives with three sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at her late home on Monday evening by Rev. H. K. Bower, and on Tuesday morning the remains were taken to Gillentown for burial. came to Centre county two years ago | STOVER.— Perry Stover, whose serious | illness with paralysis was mentioned in last week’s WATCHMAN, died at the home | of his sister, Mrs. T. B. Motz, in Mill- | heim, last Thursday morning. Mr. Sto- ver, who has been a resident of West Virginia for a number of years, came to Centre county last week to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, the late J. Calvin Morris. Just as he stepped out of | the sleigh in Millheim on his return from i the funeral he was stricken with paralysis and his death followed two days later. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. | county over sixty-four years ago. For to Elkins, W. Va., where he was employ- ed as a lumber inspector for a car man- | ufacturing company. He was married to Miss Eliza Wolf, who survives with no | children. He also leaves one brother and one sister, Crider Stover, of West Vir ginia, and Mrs. T. B. Motz, of Millheim. The funeral was held at ten o'clock on Monday morning. Rev. M. D. Geesey efficiated and burial was made in the Miilheim cemetery. ] I TURNER.—Mrs. Elizabeth Catharine Turner, wife of William B. Turner, pass-' ed from this life at six o'clock last Sat- | urday evening at her home at Unionville. ! She had been an invalid the past six’ years, unable to walk without assistance, but endured her suffering with christian patience. | Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and | Mrs. Edward Neiman and was born at! Spruce Creek on August 15th, 1840, hence ! was 73 years, 5 months and 29 days old. : She was a resident of. Unionville for many years and was a woman who had | the highest esteem of all who knew her. | In addition to her husband she is sur- | vived by the following children: Mrs. | John S.JAskin, Misses Harriet L. and Louisa E. Turner, all at home. She also leaves three step-sons, Harry, of Belle- fonte; Stewart, of New Jersey, and George, of Munson. Mrs. William Reas- ner, of Bellefonte, is a surviving sister. | The funeral was held at two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. After a brief serv- ice at the house the remains were taken to the Methodist church where the serv- assisted by Rev. Piper. Interment was made in the upper Unionviile cemetery. | ! PoTTER.—Miss Sara Potter, youngest daughter of Mrs. George L. Potter, died very suddenly while attending a perform- ance in the Metropolitan opera house, Philadelphia, on Wednesday evening. During the past three weeks she had been at Milford, Delaware, as a guest of | Mrs. John Munson and on her homeward trip stopped in Philadelphia for a brief visit with Dr. and Mrs. Godfrey. Mrs. Godfrey and Miss Potter had planned to | attend the Metropolitan opera house in, the evening to hear Melba and Kubelik, but for some reason Mrs. Godfrey was unable to go and the doctor escorted | Miss Potter. It was just at the end of | the first act, about 9.30 o'clock, when Miss Potter expired almost instantly. | Heart failure was evidently the cause. | Sara Irvin Potter was born in Belle- | fonte on March 14th, 1883, and her entire | life was spent here. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and Sunday | school, the Woman’s Civic club, and | greatly interested in every movement for | the welfare of humanity. The remains | will be brought to Bellefonte today and interment will probably be made Saturday | afternoon. 8 1 | Goss.—Mrs. Nellie Howley Goss, wife | of Frederick B. Goss, died at her home | in Braddock on Tuesday, February 3rd, | of peritonitis. She was a native of Pitts-.| burgh and was only 20 years and 7! months old. On January 22nd she gave birth to a baby girl and a week later peritonitis developed. She was removed to the Braddock hospital on January 31st, dying four days later. In addition to! her husband she leaves one son, John Frederick, and a baby daughter. Burial was made in the Calvary cemetery, Pitts- burgh, on February 6th. The bereaved husband was formerly of Pine Grove Mills, this county. i= IRVIN.—Following a brief illness with pneumonia Mrs. Estker Ann Irvin, wid- ow of the late Taylor Irvin, died at her in her eightieth year. She is survived by the following children: Lanning, John, Harry, Warner, William, Samuel and Mrs. William Bush. She also leaves two brothers and one sister, namely: Thomas Sensor, of Tyrone; Frederick, of Unionville, and Mrs. Ellen Brower, of Tyrone. The funeral was held on Wed- nesday, burial being made in the lower Unionville cemetery. ——Capt. William H. Brown has rea- son to feel proud of Company L. Ina recent report from the War Department Company A. of Lewisburg, and Company L, of Bellefonte, were the only two ac- credited as “very good” in the Twelfth regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard. Two other companies were rated ‘‘good,” seven “fair” and one company not rated. ——A discussion on Suffrage will oc. cupy the evening at the regular meeting of the Woman's Club Monday evening, February 23rd. Miss Elizabeth Blanch- ard will present the subject -of Suffrage, while Mrs. J. C. Harper that of anti-Suf- frage. All club members and their friends are urged to go to this meeting. G. W. Stover and was born in Clinton | many years, however, he resided at Co- ' burn where he was engaged in the grain | business. About ten years ago he went i’ ices were in charge of Rev. H. K. Ash, | home in Union township last Saturday |. CLIFFORD G. ROE. PROMINENT SPEAKER CoMING.—Clifford G. Roe, a brilliant young attorney, of Chicago, will spend all of next week at State College and Saturday evening, Feb- ruary 28th, he will deliver one of his famous lectures in the court house, Belle- fonte. Mr. Roe was the first public pros- ecutor in America to wage unceasing warfare against the white slave traffic, and he is referred to as the man who has awakened the nation to a new con- science. He takes the view point that vice is unnecessary and he is devoting his time and energy in advocating the enactment of laws punishing all offenders. "MONEY FOR THE HOSPITAL LAUNDRY.— At their evening at cards at the Elks club, last Thursday evening, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Bellefonte hospital real- ized $115.00. This amount was all clear as there was no expense. The refresh- ments served during the evening were all contributed and the ladies in charge express their warmest thanks to the do- nors for their liberality. They alsogreat- ly appreciated the ' thoughtfulness of the Elks in throwing open their lodge to them for the evening. Every courtesy | possible was shown the ladies and their | guests by the house committee and the gathering proved a delightful social af- | fair as well as a financial help. { In addition to the above the hospital | laundry fund was increased by $152.00 by the proceeds of the exchange held un- ! der the personal "direction of Mrs. J. E. | Ward on Saturday, January 31st. Mrs. | Ward also expresses her thanks to all those who so willingly responded to her | cards of appeal for help, and they have | the assurance that their contribution has been made toward a worthy cause. - -—Miss Ohnmacht,who has been seri- ously ill for the past ten days, from the effects of an abscess in her throat, is slightly better. Miss Ohnmacht’s condi- ‘tion was partly due to her recent long ill- ness. Mrs. James McSuley, of Logan strest, is ill with heart trouble, and on account of her age, much anxiety is felt concerning her recovery. Mrs. Jonathan Miller fell from her chair a week ago and for several days her condition was serious, but she is now able to be about her home. Mrs. C. C. Shuey and Mrs. William Keichline, both of whom were operated at the Bellefonte hospital this week, are slowly recovering. Mrs. Jo- seph Fox has been ill at her home on Bishop street for several weeks, but her condition has now changed for the bet- ter, consequently it is thought she will soon recover. Miss Celia Noll is rapidly recovering from a recent nervous col- lapse. Miss Noll has not been well for some time, but now it is hoped by her friends that she will completely recover her former health. Miss Florence Evey, a surgical patient at the hospital, is in a serious condition, following a second op- eration this week. TRYING TO GET BILLY SUNDAY HERE. —Dr. George E. Hawes is making an ef- fort to get Billy Sunday to make Belle- fonte a brief visit some time during March or April. Dr. E. E. Sparks, of State College,has been in communication with Mr. Sunday to pay the College a visit and he has partially consented to do so. If he comes it will be during his campaign in Scranton and on Monday, his rest day. He will be at the College in the forenoon and Dr. Hawes’ plan is to have him here in the afternoon, but it is very indefinite at this writing. ——Mrs. Daisy Dunning, wife of Rev. James E. Dunning, of Howard, who has been in bad health for some time, was taken to the State hospital at Shamokin last week for an operation and while she was under the knife the operating phy- sician removed her appendix, several small cysts or tumors, over seventy-five gall stones and broke up a number of bowel adhesions. Following the opera- tion she rallied splendidly and her con- dition since has been such as to give much hope for her permanent recovery. ——Inasmuch as Mrs. Frank Craw- ford’s Sunday school class of the Luth- eran church, has undertaken to collect the old newspapers and magazines of the town, to add to the fund for the improve- ment of their church property, every one is asked to send their papers and maga- zines to the vacant room in the Garman home, or notify Mrs. Crawford or Miss Edith Houser that they may see to hav- ing them collected. ———Next Monday will be celebrated as Washington’s birthday anniversary and all the banks in Bellefonte will be ¢losed. : EE Our Correspondents’ Opinions. This column is at the service of those of our people who desire 1o express their views on any subject of general or local interest. The “Watchman” will in no way be responsible for their ideas or state ments. The real name of the author must accom- pany all communications, but will be withheld Jrom publication when the request is made. An Organization to Study the Liquor Problem. STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 18, 1914. Editor of the Democratic Watchman: To many people of this county and to many readers of this paper, the organi- zation of college men known as the Penn State Prohibition League is unknown and little understood. The league is a branch of the Inter-collegiate Prohibition Asso- ciation and has as its objects the study | of the liquor problem and the training of young men and women, in order that they may more fully understand the part they should play in the future of our nation. The organization has no affiliation with any political party and is the friend of all in that it hopes to enlist men, every- where, in the study of this problem. Henry VanDyke, once said; “There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in this world. It is to stoop down and lift mankind a little higher.” This quotation embodies the belief and desire of those engaged in the movement which I shall explain in part. Eminent men of this day say as the noblést men of the past century have said, that no public good can be done without public sentiment, and public sentiment can only be obtained by educating the people. This is indeed true. No person, with a sound mind, who has been thoroughly convinced of any point by theory, or laboratory experience can prevent that conviction from becoming a part of his very life. That life has a new aspect and its ideals are either lowered or elevated. : “No one hesitates to study and broaden his or her own view of life. We are all students and learners, yet no one has ever learned everything. The point I wish to emphasize is this; that we spend our lifetime in learning how to live: and better our conditions. We feel that. life is well worth living when we are con- fronting and studying great issues. Is it not true that we have many issues in common? The liquor problem is a com- mon issue. Sir Vesey Strong, Lord May- or of London, said; “The ‘alcohol ques- tion presents itself at every corner to every man and woman desirous of solv- ing the great social problems that await solution. : : It is a kind of root problem, the settle- ment of which would necessarily involve an adjustment of innumerable other things which have a destructive effect on every hand. As a mere matter of econ- omy and time this is a question worth most serious consideration. This is the one problem which today is receiving world wide recognition. Would you not like to know more about it? No one knows all about it, but the question is, do you desire to know the truth about the matter? The answer to this question I leave to you. Some day as a citizen of this nation you must solve a great problem. I hope I make it plain; that the individuals through organization must solve the liquor problem. We care not what your politics are but we do wish to awaken you to this great life issue, which, sooner or later you’ must face. Are you interested to know that the following statements are made concern- ing alcohol? “Alcohol has no food value.” “It is a direct cause of disease.” “680,000 deaths per year is alcohol’s record in the United States.” “Alcohol is’ more de- structive than war.” “It is the over- shadowing cause of crime, pauperism, and insanity.” ‘Alcohol is the cause of parents sacrificing their children.” “Alco- hol destroys over half the nation’s wealth.” We believe there are many who are in- terested in the study of this problem. We also believe that we can help one another in the study of this problem. I have written this article in order that you may more fully understand the articles that we shall give the editor of your newspaper from time to time. We appreciate the kindness of the editor of this paper and we hope that you also will show your appreciation by your patronage. We must be of mutual aid to one another, if we hope to get a clear understanding of this question. RAY E. KELLER, Secretary. ——Word was received in Bellefonte this week that the condition of Lieut. Com. Roland C. Curtin, of -Annapolis,is so much worse that his friends have reason to feel very much concerned ‘as to ‘his re- covery. ——E. Warren Everhart, city editor of the Altoona Tribune since 1884, was found dead in bed on Monday afternoon. He was one of the best known newspaper men in Altoona and hisdeath is a big loss to the fraternity. : ——The banks of Bellefonte will be closed Monday, February 23rd, in ob- servance of Washington’s birthday anni- versary which falls on the Sunday pre- ceding. 47 R03 Milk Bottle Hangs Baby. : Hanging by the cord which tied his milk bottle to his high chair, ‘eight-months-old Clarence Hissom, son of Rarl Hissom, of Charleston, W. Va. was found dead by his father. The little fellow had fallen from the chair and the cord, twisting around his neck, had strangled him to death.’ Find Woman’s Body In Well. The body of Margaret Fox, a boarding house keeper, was found head down in a well in her back yard in Harrison, N. J. The fact that the cover of the well was closed led to the belief that her death was not acci- dental, and the coroner began an in- vestigation. Corn Kernel Kills Child. A kernel of corn lodging in the throat of two-year-old Andrew Kane, of Frackville, near Mahanoy City, Pa.; caused the child’s death at the Min- ers’ hospital before an operation could relieve him. Another U. 8. Aviator Killed. Lieutenant Murray, of the naval aviation corps, was killed at Pensa: cola, Fla.,, when his machine plunged Into the bay f*om a high altitude. —— he a With the Churches of the County. Notes of Interest to Church People of all Denominations in all Parts of the County. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Service Sunday 10:45 a. m. Wednes- day 8 p. m., 93 E. High street. Rev. W. M. B. Glanding will deliver a patriotic sermon on “Washington, the Model American,” next Sunday morning at 10.45 o'clock in St. John’s Lutheran church. All are welcome. The local Chapter of the D. A. R. will attend services Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church. On their invita- tion Dr. Hawes will speak on a subject related to the day, February 22nd. His topic is “Some of Washington’s Legacy.” Foreign Mission day services will be held in St. John’s Reformed church next Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. The special service “Into all the World,” will be used. In the evening at 7.30 Dr. Schmidt will take as his subject “Wash- ington, the Christian Patriot.” PINE GROVE MENTION. A.J Tate and Roy Goss transacted business at State College*Monday. William Houser left for Cherrytree last week where he expects to hold down a fat job. ‘Will Sunday spent several days with friends at Warriorsmark in the early part of the week. Miss Lillie Dale is visiting at the J. F. Kimport home where everybody is royally entertained. On account of the chilly weather Saturday evening the ladies postponed their festival until a later date. Last Monday Mrs. David Baney was taken to the Hollidaysburg hospital where she underwent an operation. Mrs. J. H. Strouse, who has been ill the past three weeks with the grip and rheumatism, is slowly improving. Miss Annie Culson, of Altoona, now has charge of the domestic affairs of the G. W. McWilliams house at Fairbrook. In afall on an icy pavement Tuesday evening Mrs. Josephine Pierce not only fractured her left arm but dislocated it at the shoulder. Merchant L. D. Fye and Miss Verna Smith, his buyer, departed for Philadelphia Monday morn" ing to select a choice line of goods for his store. John I. Markle, one of Pennsy’s trusted em- ployees at’ Bellwood, who visited friends down Pennsvalley the past week, returned to his job Monday morning. Rev. LeRoy S. Spangler and Dr. R. M. Krebs, two of our well known Odd Fellows, visited the State College Lodge on Monday evening to wit- ness some floor work. Grandmother Harpster has been very ill the past week. She is one of the oldest residents in west Ferguson and it ishoped her life may be spared yet a while longer. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sunday spent several days in the beginning of the week in Tyrone, making purchases for going to housekeeping March first on the J. B. Campbell farm. This (Friday) evening the Kimports on the south side, with a few of their fiiends will com- pose a sledding party down the Loop to Potters Mills where they will be entertained at the well known Slack home. The party will be looked after by Miss Bettie Kimport. A blizzard struck this section last Friday after- noon and night and by Saturday 18 inches of snow had fallen. By Sunday morning the roads were blockaded with drifts and no trains and no mail on R. F. D. for several days. The ground- hog is certainly sustaining his reputation. James Poorman, an old G. A. R. man, has been confined to his room ever since returning from Gettysburg last July, with rheumatism of the joints. One evening last week a male quartette dropped in and rendered several choice selec- tions which gladdened the old warrior’s heart. Mrs. Maggie Gates is planning for a trip to New York city where her son Roy is attending college. On her homeward journey she will tarry with friends in the city of Brotherly Love and at the State capital, and expects to be gone two weeks. She has always been a very busy wom- an, managing one of the largest farms in the val- ley, and is deserving of the outing she has planned. Jas. H. Heberling was at Tyrone Friday look- ing for ahome on Columbia avenue, where he and his good wife will move April first, leaving the old and well known Heberling home on Tad- pole, which was sold to Mrs. J. C. Sunday, who will occupy it next season. The Heberlings were among the pioneer settlers in the valley and we are sorry to lose such substantial citizens as well as sturdy Democrats. But our loss will be a gain to Tyrone. The venerable J. Henry Meyers in a quiet way celebrated his 84th birthday Wednesday at his home in Boalsburg, where a number of old acquaintances called for a chat and to recount reminiscences of long ago. He enjoys good health, which he attributes to his outdoor life, having been a successful farmer and stock raiser. He is of German descent and a native of Lebanon county, but came to Centre county with his father when a boy. After April first Ray Williams will tenant the Reed Bros. farm just east of town. Nelson Calderwood has rented the Marshall Musser farm on Tadpole, his grandfather’s old home- stead, and will move from the city to the farm. After March first Allen Burwell will hang up his hatchet and saw and flit to Tyrone where he will assist J. M. Campbell on the farm next sea- son. Fred Williams will be Mr. David Miller's right bower on the Glades farm next season. Charley Mong is beginning housekeeping in part of John W. Miller’s house, and will assist the latter on the farm next season. Mansion at Jericho, L. Il, With Art Treasures, Destroyed by Fire. The country home of Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr, at Jericho, L. I, valued, with its furnishings and art treasures, at about $20,000, was de- stroyed by fire. : The only occupants were a caretaker and domestics left to leok after the property. The caretaker attributed the blaze to an overheated furnace. The fire departments of Hicksville and Westbury were called, but on ac- coutn of the snow-clogged roads they were unable to drag their apparatus to the scene. at The house was started last year at a cost of about $100,000, and later costly additions were made. It had sixty rooms. The walls were hung with rare tapestries and valuable oil paintings. The home was completed only two weeks ago. Mrs. Vanderbilt enter- tained there at Christmas, when work on the building was suspended. She had planned another visit this week to give a sleighing party.
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