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Bellefonte, Pa., February 25, 1916.
P- GRAY MEEK, wl ime
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ADDITIONAL LOCAL NEWS.
REGULAR MEETING OF BOROUGH COUN-
CIL. — The Bellefonte borough council
held a regular meeting on Monday even-
ing, the first in five weeks. Seven mem-
bers were present, the absentees being
Dr. Brockerhoft and W. R. Shope.
A delegation of Odd Fellows from Cen-
tre Lodge was present and S. D. Gettig,
as spokesman, told council of the Odd
Fellows celebration to be held in Belle-
fonte on April 26th, and asked that coun-
cil arrange for proper police protection
for that day and also have the streets
over which the parade will pass kept
clear of vehicles, so as not to impede the
line of march. He also extended an in-
vitation to the burgess and council to
join in the big parade. The matter will
be considered in due time to make the
arrangements necessary.
William Doll and Charles Anderson,
roovo-cating the Undine fire company,
appeared before council and presented
an itemized statement of the company’s
electric light bills for the year 1915,
which totalled $113.51. At the beginning
of 1915 council voted to allow each com-
pany $75.00 a year for light, any excess
to be paid by the company, but as the
above amount included the electricity for
the fire alarm the matter was referred to
the Fire and Police committee for in-
vestigation and report at next meeting.
A petition was received from residents
of west Beaver street asking that some
wosk be done on that thoroughfare to
put it in a presentable as well as passable
condition; and that either one large light
or two small ones be installed there. The
matter was referred to the Street com-
mittee for investigation and report.
A complaint was received from D. W.
Woodring regarding the burning of ob-
jectionable waste matter and refuse on
the dump on east Howard street, which
he claims is not only very offensive to
residents on that thoroughfare but a
menace to the health of the community.
The matter was referred to the Street
and Sanitary committees.
The Street committee reported the
treasurer’s receipt for $98.88 received
from Centre Hall borough for the use of
the steam road roller. The committee
also recommended the election of Harry
B. Kerns as street commissioner and
Norman R. Wright as borough engineer.
The only report of the Water commit-
tee was on the breaking of the big main
on Water street on February 7th.
" The Fire and police committee reported
“the burgess’ check for $10.00, for fines
collected.
The Finance committee asked for the
renewal of two notes dated February 7th,
one for $2,000 for six months and one
for $1,000 for four months.
The demand of Wilferd I. Miller for
the payment of a bill of $5.13 for damages
sustained to his automobile in running
over an ash pile on east Howard street
was tabled permanently.
The request of Lieut. George L. Jack-
son Camp No. 90 Spanish-American war
veterans for an appropriation of $14.50
as payment for certain expenses incurred
on Memorial day, 1915, was also tabled
permanently.
In the matter of the request of the
policemen that council pay for telephones
installed in their "residences by the
United American Telephone company,
on authorization of £. E. Naginey prior
to the expiration of his term as council-
man, the Fire and Police committee rec-
ommended that council decline to ac-
cept the contracts or pay for same. The
recommendation was approved.
President Walker re-appointed G. Fred
Musser a trustee of the Pruner orphanage
and A. Miles Barr auditor for the same,
and both appointments were approved
by council.
Secretary W. T. Kelly presented the
bonds of Thomas J. Morgan, overseer of
the poor, for $2,000, with the Bellefonte
Trust company as surety; Alexander
Morrison, overseer of the poor, for $2,000,
with R. B. Taylor and John P. Harris as
surety, and Leander ‘Green, high con-
stable, for $100, with Henry Kline and
John P. Harris as surety. The bonds of
Thomas Morgan and Leander Green
were approved and the other returned
with the request that either the Trust
‘company or a surety company bond be
given.
Bllis to the amount of $1,816.10, being
the accumulation of five weeks, were ap-
proved and council adjourned.
——On Friday of last week constable
W. W. Pettingill went to Marsh Creek
where he arrested R. B. Mann on the
charge of false pretense, taking him to
the Clinton county jail. Some time ago
Mann secured seventy-five dollars from
the Mill Hall bank on a note endorsed by
John DeHaas. Mann, it is alleged, repre-
sented to Mr. DeHaas and the bank that
he owned more than a sufficient amount
of real estate to cover the value of the
note. The latter was allowed to go to
protest, however, and the endorser was
compelled to pay it, hence Mann's arrest.
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GROSS.—Mrs. Barbara Gross, widow '
of the late Philip Gross, died at the home
of her son-in-law, J. M. Cunningham, on
south Potter street, at six o'clock last
Thursday evening, after an illness of
several week with general debility.
She was a daughter of Joseph and
Anna Beezer and was born in Strassburg,
Germany, on February 21st, 1832, hence
had she lived until Monday of this week
{ would have been eighty-four years old.
When fourteen years of ago her parents
came to this country and located at St.
Mary’s, Elk county. Three years later
she came to Bellefonte and before she
was twenty-one years of age she was
united in marriage to Philip Gross and
all her life thereafter was spent in Belle-
fonte. She was a faithful member of St.
John’s Catholic church and a woman of
many noble qualities.
Her husband died many years ago but
surviving her are the following children:
Mrs. Rachael Crotty, of Lewistown; Mrs.
Theressa Taylor, of Bellefonte; Mrs. Wil-
liam Brooks, of Centre Hall; Joseph
Gross, of Bellefonte; Mrs. Thomas Jen-
nings, of Clarksburg, W. Va.; Jacob and
Mrs. J. M. Cunningham, of Bellefonte;
Mrs. James Riley, of Huntington, W. Va,,
and Miss Emma, at home. One daugh-
ter, Catharine, died about sixteen years
ago. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs.
Yetzberger, of St. Mary’s, who is eighty-
'siw-years old, and Mrs. Andrew Dusling,
of Spring township.
Funeral mass was held in St. John’s
Catholic church at ten o’clock on Mon-
day morning by Rev. Father McArdle,
after which burial was made in the
Catholic cemetery.
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CAMPBELL.—Mrs. William H. Campbell
died at her home in Washington, D. C,
on Wednesday night of last week as the
result of an abscess on the liver, aged
about eighty years. She with her family
formerly lived in Milesburg, this county,
where Mr. Campbell operated a planing
mill in the neighborhood of where the
brick yards are now located. Since
leaving Centre county Mrs. Campbell
spent her summers at Emporium and
winters in Washington, D. C.
A peculiar incident happened after her
death. A neighbor woman told Mrs. |
Campbell's son that his mother had left
written directions in a book, as to where !
she desired to be buried which she had in
her possession, and she was sure the
place was Emporium, notwithstanding
the fact that her husband and most of Frank, of Bellefonte.
her relatives are buried in the Bellefonte |
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O’BrRYAN.—Walter G. O'Bryan, a well
known resident of Ferguson township,
died at his home in Pine Grove Mills at
eight o'clock on Sunday morning. He
had been a sufferer for several months
with rheumatism and heart trouble, but
his condition was not considered serious
and his death occurred shortly after he
had eaten a hearty breakfast.
Deceased was a son of James and Sa-
rah O'Bryan and was born in Pine
Grove Mills on May 29th, 1842, hence
was 73 years, 8 months and 22 days old.
When a young man he assisted his fath-
er, who had charge of the mail and
coach route from Centre Hall to Spruce
Creek. He was one of the students of
the Pine Grove Academy in the early
sixties. After his marriage he engaged
in farming, an occupation he carried !
on very successfully until about sixteen
years ago when he retired and moved to
Pine Grove Mills. He was a member of
the Presbyterian church from youth, a
Democrat in politics and a citizen who
was a credit to any community.
In the year 1867 he was united in mar-
riage to Miss Charlotte Lytle, to whom
‘he had three children, Mrs. J. Homer
Decker, of Spring township; George W.
O'Bryan, a merchant of Axe Mann, and
Percival, on the old homestead in College
township. Mrs. O'Bryan died in 1898
‘and two years later he married Mrs. Wil-
helmina Livingstone, who survives. He
‘also leaves one sister and two brothers.
The funeral was held at 10 a. m. on
Tuesday. Rev. Harnish officiated and
burial was made in the Branch cemetery.
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GROSS.—Mrs. Catharine Gross, widow
‘of the late Jacob Gross, died at her home
at Axe Mann at 5.30 o'clock yesterday
morning following a week’s illness with
heart trouble. She was a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Apt and was born
,at Hublersburg August 23, 1840, hence
was 75 years, 6 months and 1 day old.
When a young woman she was united in
marriage to Jacob Gross and most cf her
life since had been spent at Axe Mann.
(She was a member of the Catholic
church all her life and was a: woman who
had a large circle of friends who sincere-
ly mourn her death.
Mr. Gross died in July, 1907, but sur-
viving her are the following children:
| Henry Gross, of Kenton, Ohio; William,
of Mill Hall; George, at home; John, of
i Evansville, Ind.; Mary, at home; Mrs.
Ira Proudfoot, of McKees Rocks, and
She also leaves
| two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Albert
Union cemetery. The woman, however, Lilly and Miss Nellie Apt, of Lock Haven,
could not find the book, and when the |
son left Washington with the remains he |
did not know where to take them. He |
came to Sunbury and there found a tele- |
gram from the Washington woman stat: |
ing that she was mistaken and that there |
were no directions. He therefore brought
the remains to Bellefonte and they were !
buried in the Union cemetery Saturday |
afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. E. Hf
Yocum officiating.
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FIEDLER. —Mrs. Susan Harter Fiedler, |
‘| wife, of Michael S. Fiedler, died at her
residence on Penn street, Millheim, at’
eight o'clock Saturday morning, Febru- |
ary 19th, of diseases incident to her ad- |
vanced age, which was 75 years and 25 |
days. She leaves to mourn her depart- |
ure her husband and one sister, Mrs,
Kate Neese, of Rebersburg, and one
brother, G. W. Harter, of Millheim. Four |
sisters and five brothers, two in infancy,
preceded her to the spirit world. De- |
ceased was a daughter of George and
Mary (Wolfe) Harter. She was born in |
Millheim, on January 24th, 1841. On
February 12th, 1866, she was united in |
marriage to M. S. Fiedler, of Penn town-
ship. In 1868 the family moved to
Haines township, and from there moved
to their present home in Millheim, in
1893. In her younger years Mrs. Fiedler
united with the United Brethren church
| of Millheim, and lived a faithful, chris-
tian life up to the time of her death.
Funeral services at the residence, con-
cucted by Rev. J. Adam Bright, of To-
peka, Kansas, assisted by Rev. M. D.
Geesey, of the Aaronsburg Lutheran
charge, Tuesday, February 22nd, at ten
o’clock a. m. Interment was made in the
Fairview cemetery, Millheim.
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BAIRD.—Mrs. Henrietta Baird, wife of
Harris Baird, died at her home in Beth-
any, Ill, on Thursday afternoon of last
week, as the result of a tumor on the
brain. She was a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Baird and was born near where
the Bellefonte fish hatchery is located at
Pleasant Gap. She and her husband
were here on a visit last October, after
being away for quite a long time. In
addition to her husband she is survived
by two children, Mary and Forrest, both
at home. Burial was made at Bethany,
Ill, on Saturday afternoon.
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Vocr.—Word has been received from
San Diego, Cal., of the death in that
place, on Wednesday of last week, of
Bettie Vogt, the ten months’ old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Vogt, after a brief
illness with pneumonia. Burial was
made on Friday. Mrs. Vogt before her
marriage was Miss Emily Alexander, a
daughter of the late Dr. J. F. Alexander,
of Centre Hall, while Mr. Vogt was a na-
tive of Tyrone.
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NoLL.—Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Noll, of
Jacksonville, are mourning the death of
their infant son Fred, who died on Fri-
day morning of acute indigestion, aged 9
months and 28 days. Burial was made
in the Jacksonville cemetery on Monday
morning,
and Joseph Apt, of Bellefonte. At the
time of going to press arrangements for
the funeral could not be learned.
NEARHOOF—WILSON. — On Thursday
| afternoon of last week Elmer Blair Near-
hoof, of Port Matilda, and Miss Willa
| Evalyn Wilson, of Tyrone, were married
at the parsonage of the ‘United Brethrén
| church in Tyrone by the pastor, Rev. .E.
| G. Sawyer. Following the ceremony the
* | young couple left on a wedding trip ito
: Chicago and intermediate points. After
. March first they will be at home in Ty-
rone where the bridegroom holds a good
| position at the paper mill.
HARPSTER—PARSONS.—On Tuesday of
! last week Isaac Harpster and Miss Ruth
Parsons, both of Ferguson township,
| went to Cumberland, Md.,, where they
were united in marriage, returning home
| the next day. The bride is a daughter
{of Mr. and Mrs. Ellory T. Parsons, of
| Fairbrook, and the bridegroom isa son
of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Harpster, of Penn-
| sylvania Furnace. They will go to house-
keeping on the Harpster farm on March
first,
SNYDER—STAHL.—Robert E. P. Snyder,
of State College, and Miss Jennie S.
Stahl, of Centre Hall, came to Bellefonte
on Monday and after securing the neces-
i sary license went to the Lutheran par-
sonage where they were united in mar-
riage by the pastor, Rev. W. M. B. Gland-
ing. A few of the most intimate friends
and relatives of the young couple were
in Bellefonte to witness the ceremony.
GORDON — RAYMOND.—Elmer E. Gor-
don Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E.
Gordon, of Pleasant View, and Miss
Mary Raymond, a daughter of John Ray-
mond, went to Cumberland, Md., last
week where they were united in mar-
riage. They are now in Canton, Ohio,
where Mr. Gordon is employed.
MILLER—MONG.—On Saturday of last
week Newton A. Miller, of Moshannon,
and Miss Beatrice L. Mong, of Pine
Grove Mills, came to Bellefonte and
were united in marriage at the Lutheran
parsonage by the pastor, Rev. W. M. B.
Glanding.
—Word comes from Philadelphia to
the effect that the VARES are either going
to lick PENROSE or make him eat out of
their hands. Certain it is if they really
come to a fight it will be a big one and
it wouldn’t matter much if each licked
the other clear out of Pennsylvania
politics.
——Next Wednesday evening, March
1st, a special train will leave Bellefonte
for State College over the Bellefonte
Central railroad to convey the degree
team of Centre Lodge No. 153, I. O. O.
F., the lodge orchestra and as many
members as care to go to State College
to confer the third degree on a large
class of members of the State College
Lodge. The special train will return
to Bellefonte immediately ypor the con-
clusion of the work.
PENNINGTON AND MARCH ELECTRO-
CUTED.—After one of the hardest legal |
fights made in years in Pennsylvania to |
save anyone from the consequences of
their crime Roland S. Pennington and |
George H. March, convicted of the mur- |
der of S. Lewis Pinkerton, of Delaware |
county, on the night of November 7th, |
1913, were electrocuted at the new peni- |
tentiary in Benner township on Monday | |
morning.
Pennington was the first to go to the |
electric chair and, accompanied by his |
spiritual advisers, Rev. C. M. Miller,
chaplain of the penitentiary, and Dr.
aw
Our Corio Opinions.
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who desire lo ess 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.
A Protest Against the Paving of Bishop,
Spring and Pine Streets.
i To the Commissioners of Centre County
and the Members of Bellefonte Council:
GENTLEMEN:
In protest let it be said that the con-
templated brick paving of Bishop St.
Ezra H. Yocum, pastor of the Bellefonte | i { from Allegheny to Spring St., and Spring
Methodist church, he walked with un-:
faltering steps and without any show of |
fear from his cell across the corridor
into the death chamber and seated him-
self in the chair. The current was turn- |
ed on at 7.20 o'clock. Four contacts
were made. The first was of 2100 volts
and 15 amperes; the second 2000 volts
and 14 amperes; the third 1900 volts and |
12 , amperes, and the fourth 1900 volts |
and 10 amperes. At just 7.26 he was!
pronounced dead by Dr. R. M. Campbell, |
the resident physician of the peniten-
tiary.
March was taken to the chair within!
eight minutes and he also exhibited splen- |
did courage. The current was applied to !
him at 7.34, and he also was given four,
contacts. Thefirst was of 2100 volts and |
14 amperes; the second 1900 volts and 13 |
amperes; the third 1900 volts and 10
amperes, and the fourth 1800 volts and 8 |
At 7.42 he was pronounced !
amperes.
dead. Neither of the men made a state-
ment.
The crime for which Pennington and
March paid with their lives was a most |
brutal one. Pinkerton was overseer on
the G. Searing Wilson farm in Delaware
county and was also tax collector. On
the night in question the two men lay in
wait for him and when he returned in
his spring wagon struck him on the head
with an axe. They then hauled the body
three miles to a woods and after taking
over seven hundred dollars and the man’s
watch they buried the body. It was
three weeks before they were found out.
They were convicted in April, 1914, and
since then their case has been before the
Supreme court and four times before the
Board of Pardons, and only late Sunday
night another application was made to
Governor Brumbaugh for a respite in
order that their case might again be
taken before the Board. The Governor
declined to interfere and the death
penalty was inflicted on Monday morn-
ing.
One reason given for the strenuous
fight put up is that Pennington’s ances-
tors were Quakers, and that never in the
history of the Commonwealth has a man
with Quaker blood been convicted and
put to death for such an offense. It
failed, however, to save Pennington from
the electric chair. The execution of the
two men on Monday morning makes five
who have suffered death by electrocution
since the new law went into effect in
Pennsylvania.
March’s body was taken in charge by
an undertaker from Warwick and ship-
ped to Glenmore, Chester county, for
burial, while Undertaker F. E. Naginey
prepared Pennington’s body and saip
ped it to Media.
A FAREWELL PARTY. — On Tuesday
evening the neighbors and friends of E.
T. Tyson and family gathered at their
home on the G. Murray Andrews farm
near Zion and tendered them a farewell
party. The evening was very pleasantly
spent with music and playing games. At
eleven o'clock delicious refreshments
were served. Those present included C.
C. Baumgardner and family, Harvey
Truckenmiller and family, Harvey Cor-
man and family, Merrill Kerstetter and
family, Merrill Weaver and family, Ray
Zimmerman and family, Allen Harter,
wife and baby; Lloyd White and family,
Jennie, Pauland William Harter, Charles,
Rhoda and Myra Rockey, Pearl Shaffer,
Mary Corman, Clara and Helen Eby,
Margaret Glossner, Edna Weaver, Tillie
Neff, Pearl Garbrick, Mary Rearick, Eliza-
beth Wilson, Ruth and Lulu Hazel, Della
Yarnell, Fred and Frank Corl, Harry
Brown, LaRue Hazel, Charles Barner,
Norman, Nevin and George Rothrock,
Boop Hockman, Austin Hoy, Emanuel
Love, Epley Gentzel, and Earl Gentzel. It
was in the wee sma’ hours when all de-
parted for their homes with a feeling of
regret that they were so soon to lose
such good neighhors and kind friends.
SWALLOWED MERCURY TABLETS—Con-
siderable of a sensation was created in
Lock Haven on Wednesday afternoon of
last week when it became known that
Mrs. Verna Davidson, wife of Atlee G.
Davidson, a passenger brakeman on the
Bald Eagle Valley railroad, had swallow-
ed a number of bichloride of mercury
tablets, evidently with suicidal intent.
Mr. Davidson was at home at the time
and as soon as his wife acquainted him
with what she had done he ran for a
doctor. :
In the meantime the large dose of poi-
son the woman had taken caused her to
vomit up most of the drug and the appli-
cation of a stomach pump removed the
rest of it, thus saving the woman’s life.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have rela-
tives in Centre county and they will all
be glad to know that her attempt at sui-
cide was frustrated.
It is stated that misguided friends,
supposedly in jest, had told Mrs. David-
son that her husband was enamored of
some one else, and the fear that she was
losing his affection so preyed on her
mind, it is presumed, that she decided to
| St. to Pine as far as the borough line
will not be looked upon with favor by
| the majority of property owners living
j along said streets. It will be remember-
i ed that more than a year ago a remon-
!strance to this effect was submitted to
| you. It is earnestly hoped that the
wishes of those owners whom it most
| directly concerns together with their
reasons for opposing such a step will re-
ceive your very thoughtful consideration.
The following are some of the reasons
| given by the property owners against the
| paving of the above mentioned streets:
| First: —It will mean the expenditure
‘of a considerable amount of money
which most of the property owners can-
'not afford. True the State will pay a
portion, but the greater part will be left
! for the borough and property owners to
pay. The borough is already greatly in
debt. Would it be wise for the sake of
the few who are urging this work, to add
| to that indebtedness? Will the returns
| from such an investment sufficiently war-
| rant putting this added burden of debt
on the tax payers?
| The streets mentioned should be im-
| proved that is beyond question, but a
state-road similar to the other part of
Bishop St. would be recommended as
more serviceable and less expensive. A
good Macadam road would be more
desirable.
Second: —The sharp turn at the cor-
ner of Bishop and Spring Sts.,, and the
hill on Spring St., has diverted traffic to
Water St., which is level and affords
easier access to the center of the town.
Why not extend the paving on up High
St., and connect the real business sec-
tions of the town, thus doing away with
the view from the station of so much
patch work in road-building.
Third: —The greater number of auto-
mobiles and vehicles that enter town by
way of Pine St. continue on out Logan
St. and thence down Allegheny in order
to escape the dangerous curve at the foot
of the hill. But still more automobiles
enter by way of Water St. as can readily
be seen. If Water St. then is to be paved
and if the council is willing ‘to increase
the borough debt by paving still another
entrance into the town, would it not be
wiser to select a street or streets lead-
ferent direction, say, for iristance the
entrance from Milesburg, a road which
is extensively used. When that road
was improved the northern part of Alle-
gheny St. was not paved due to the ob-
jection of property owners. For the
same reasons the people of Bishop, Spring
and Pine Sts. object. :
be more in keeping with the natural
beauty and scenery of the town. In
response to the public notice served on
the tax-payers of the borough of Belle-
fonte by the Bellefonte Council, we
would advise that the Council be pre-
pared to show in written form the signa-
tures of persons owning two-thirds of the
feet, frontage, along the streets in ques-
tion, together with their approval before
any steps are taken in the matter.
Signed, A PROPERTY OWNER.
——Congressman Charles H. Rowland
has introduced a bill in Congress provid-
ing for the erection of a public building
in Philipsburg, and residents of Tyrone
are already becoming jealous of the town
across the mountain. Now as to Belle-
fonte, of course after the State College
public building is erected if Congress
should insist on thrusting one upon us, we
might take it, providing we can find a
suitable place to put it.
——Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thal gave
a Washington birthday party at their
home at State College on Tuesday even-
ing. Among the guests were the Misses
Lillian and Barbara Beezer, of Roops-
burg. The large crowd present thor-
oughly enjoyed every minute of the time.
Refreshments were served during the
evening and the guests regretted very
much when time compelled them to re-
tire to their homes.
—One night last week after the service
was over in the U. B. church Rev. Mac-
Leod and wife were invited to the church
basement on a pretense. When the light
was turned on it disclosed the congrega-
tion that the pastor thought to be at
home. After a short social period the
friends departed leaving the pastor and
family quite happy over their grea. pound
ing, which amounted to about $25.00
worth of groceries.
——The Yoder Bros. are going to sell
a car load of Kansas horses at Cen-
tre Hall next Monday and Mr. Yoder
has stated that he will have an excep-
tionally fine lot of animals in this ship-
ment. He has been selling horses in
Centre county so long that he has the
confidence of buyers here and invariably
ships in the kind of animalsthat are best
suited to our needs.
end her existence.
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——Subscribe for the WATCHMAN.
ing into the town from an altogether dif- | when they leave to enter a hospital there
A beautiful and well built road would |
BiG DANCE AND OTHER SOCIAL AF-
FAIRS.—One of the most elaborate dances
given in Bellefonte during the winter
was that given by the young men of the
town in the armory on Friday evening.
The Mever Davis orchestra, of Philadel-
| phia, evidently proved a big attraction as
guests were present from Williamsport,
i Lock Haven, Altoona, Lewistown Tyrone
and State College. A fair crowd went
early to enjoy the half hour’s classical
concert before the dancing began and it
proved a most delightful entertainment.
Upwards of three hundred people were
in attendance and it was five o'clock in
the morning when the dance broke up.
Miss Sallie Fitzgerald entertained ten
young ladies and gentlemen on Saturday
evening, in honor of Miss Margaret Mc-
Fariane, of Lock Haven. Though a
little late it was given in honor of Miss
McFarlane’s graduation as a professional
nurse, and was quite elaborate in detail,
the refreshments being served in
courses.
In celebration of her son Mark's
twelfth birthday, Mrs. J. D. Hunter en-
tertained twelve of his friends Monday
night. Enough games which boys love
so much, good things to eat which they
love better and moving pictures which
they love most, were crowded into the
evening, as to make it an event not to
be forgotten until Mark’s birthday comes
again next year.
Mrs. Miller Stewart and her daughter,
Miss Margaret Stewart entertained Mon-
day afternoon with a tea, from three
until five o’clock.
With Miss Francis Willard as their
hostess, a number of the younger set
celebrated Washington’s birthday at the
‘home of Mr. and Mrs. D. I. Willard, on
Thomas street. Dancing was the feature
of the evening.
Miss Harriet Bullock was hostess at a
party Tuesday evening, given in honor
of her house guest, Miss Adaline Robb,
of Pitcairn. Fourteen of Miss Robb’s
former friends were the guests.
During the week there have been nu-
merous excursions to the country on
straw rides, etc, to spend an afternoon
or evening. On Friday afternoon Miss
Marjorie McGinley took her school pu-
pils on a ride to the J. L. Marshall home
on Buffalo Run, Miss Nellie Smith ac-
companying them. On Monday evening
the Potter-Hoy Hardware company gave
its employees a motor truck ride to
Boalsburg where they had a chicken and
waffle supper at the hotel.
Ou Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Murphy gave a farewell party
for their daughter Catharine, who will
leave on Saturday with Mrs. Henry
Keep and family for Toronto, Canada,
where the latter goes to join Mr. Keep,
who will be busy there the next four
months. Miss Murphy’s intention is to
remain with the Keep family as nurse
. girl as long as they are in Canada and
as a nurse in training, if there
available opening.
is an
——The venerable Emil Mignot, who
has been ill at his home near the Em-
pire lime kilns is so much worse that lit-
tle hope of his ever being able to be
about again, is entertained.
——The banks and the postoffice ob-
served Washington’s birthday on Tues-
day, otherwise there was little to indi-
cate that it was a national holiday.
PINE GROVE MENTION.
Merchant H. N. Musser is enlarging
his store room at Struble.
J. A. and J. H. Decker made a business
trip to Mifflin county on Tuesday.
Hon. John Hamilton made a business
trip through West Virginia last week.
John Sausserman and son Robert are
spending the week ir the Mountain city.
Herman Everts left last week for Pitts-
burgh, where he has landed a good job.
Rev. Kennedy will preach in the Pres-
Dierizn church here at 2.30 p. m. Sun-
ay.
C. M. Dale, H. C. Houck, Fred Bloom
and S. I. Corl are in the clutches of the
grip.
H. C. Tussey shipped a car load of cat-
tle and hogs from Pennsylvania Furnace
iast week.
The State College High school sledded
here last Thursday evening and took in
the festival.
Dr. J. C. Baumgardner was here on
Monday and bought a car load of cows
for the eastern market.
Miss E. May Heberling has been visit.
ing her old friend, Mrs. Anne Fry, on
Main street, the past week.
Walter Homan, one of College town-
ship’s prosperous farmers, transacted
business in town on Monday.
On Friday evening the Royal Neigh-
bors of State College, fifty in number,
enjoyed a banquet at the St. Elmo.
J. D. Neidigh shipped five cars of wheat
from Fairbrook in the early part of the
week. The price was $1.25 per bushel.
John Bathgate brought home from
West Virginia last week some thorough-
bred cattle to improve his fine herd of
Guernseys.
Samuel A. Homan and bride have re-
turned from their wedding trip to Flori-
da and are at the Mrs. George Homan
home in Ferguson township.
Last Friday Mr. Bathurst was making
a run down Spruce Creek in his Frank-
lin car when the steering gear went
wrong and he crashed inte the side of
the bridge at Graysville, The car was
badly damaged but he was uninjured.
At an adjourned meeting of Washing-
ton Grange, held in the horticultural
building at State College on Tuesday
evening, the third and fourth degrees
were conferred upon a class of twenty-
two. A feast and smoker followed the
exercises.