eer reer ee remem eee
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 11:00 a. m. Wednes-
day 8 p. m., 93 E. High street.
SUNDAY EVENINGS AT LUTHERAN CHURCH.
Rev. W. M. B. Glanding, in the Lutheran
church for several Sunday evenings, will
speak of every day experiences. His
topic next Sunday evening at 7.30 o’clock
will be; “Find 100-mile autoride—Teach-
ings.”
Next Sunday morning at 10:30, Rev.
Dr. Schmidt will take as his theme, “Me-
morial Day, a World-wide Vision; Heark-
en to the Call for Help.” A special of-
fering will be made for the starving peo-
ples of Europe.
Memorial day sermon and special mu-
sic at the Reformed church on Sunday.
Killed by Train.
S. C. Maines, station agent at Beech
Creek for the Pennsylavania railroad
company was struck by train No. 52
on the crossing near the Beech Creek
station about two o'clock yesterday
afternoon and instantly killed. Mr.
Maines with Charles Snyder were in
an auto and either did not hear the
train or attempted to cross the track
ahead of it, but were caught right on
the crossing. When Snyder saw the
danger he jumped and escaped with a
few bruises, but Maines, who was
driving the car stuck to the wheel.
His body was badly mangled. Two
women saw the accident and exoner-
ate the trainmen of all blame.
——A three wagon band of gypsies
passed through Bellefonte on Wed-
nesday.
——Dr. Thomas C. VanTries has
practically recovered from his recent
illness and on Sunday attended church
twice in Atlantic City.
——Mrs. H. S. Taylor was taken
home from the Bellefonte hospital on
Tuesday, after being there ten days
or so undergoing treatment.
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——Russel Jury has opened a moving
picture show in the Grange hall at Cen-
tre Hall, and will give exhibitions Tues-
day, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
——Dr. E. H. Yocum will preach
the baccalureate sermon to the High
school graduating class, in the Meth-
odist church on Sunday evening, June
4th.
——E. Spurgeon Fulcomer, a son of
Rev. and Mrs. E. Fulcomer, won the fifty
dollar prize recently. awarded.by Andrew:
Carnegie to the student at Albright Col-
lege who presented the best essay on
“Peace.”
——An extra special eight reel
modern American made society and
underworld drama, “An Alien,” fea-
turing George Beban, will be shown
at the Scenic today, matinee and
evening. Don’t miss it.
——Harry Garber last week tender-
ed his resignation as a traveling |
demonstrator for the Studebaker
automobile and on Monday went to
Shamokin where he has accepted a
position in the Edgewood garage.
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——The Board of Pardons at Harris-
burg on Wednesday refused a rehear-
ing to Andrew Beeze, of Westmoreland
county, under sentence of death by elec-
trocution, and held under advisement the
cases of Gasper Marturana and Thomas
Chickerilla, of Cambria county, also
under sentence of death.
——Mr. and Mrs. John H. Beck, of
Snydertown, have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Grace Beck, to Percival Miller, of
Johnstown. The wedding will take
place at the Beck home on Wednes-
day, June 7th. The prospective bride-
groom is a son of Frank Miller, of
Hublersburg. !
Anniversary Service.
The United Brethren church will
observe the 26th anniversary of the
Young People’s society next Sunday
evening. Rev. MacLeod, the pastor,
will have charge and a special pro-
gram will be rendered. The service
will be held in the auditorium, and
will begin at 7 o’clock.
——The executive committee of the
old Pine Grove Mills Academy associ-
ation held a meeting last Friday and
decided to hold their annual reunion
this year on Friday, June 28rd, in
the grove adjoining the old academy
building. While the program has not
yet been arranged it will provide for
a number of speeches, plenty of mu-
sic and a good day's entertainment.
The public is invited to attend.
——The County Commissioners and
clerks went to work last Friday after-
noon to make an official count of the
ballots cast at the primary election but
so large and complicated were the tick-
ets that they did not complete the work
until late yesterday, and too late to get
the result compiled and published this
week in the WATCHMAN. The vote will
be given next week. Returns from the
State yesterday indicate Orvis’ nomina-
tion for United States Senator over
Bonniwell by a safe majority.
Germans Gain East
of Dead Man Hill
In Powerful Offensive Teutons Get
Hold in Cumieres After Terrific
Hand-to-Hand Battle.
A powerful offensive was undertaken
by the Germans to the east of Le
Mort Homme (Dead Man's Hill), on
the Verdun front.
The attempt in general was unsuc-
cessful, the war office report says, but
after a fierce hand-to-hand struggle,
the attacking forces made their way
into a portion of the village of Cu-
mieres. At this point the French are
faced by more than three divisions
(36,000 men).
German attacks on Fort Douaumont,
the cornerstone of the Verdun de-
fences, are said virtually to have fail-
ed. Notwithstanding the determination
of their attacks and what is character-
ized as a most reckless expenditure
of life, the Germans succeeded only
in taking a small part of a trench east
of the fort.
The Berlin war office says Thurin-
gian troops captured the village of
Cumieres, which was taken by storm,
So far more than 300 prisoners, includ-
ing eight officers, have been taken by
the Germans in this operation.
The battle continues to rage with
a violence unexampled even in this
region. The Germans are striving
with every resource in their power
to capture Hill No. 304 and Le Mort
Homme, on the left bank of the Meuse,
and to win back Fort Douaumont, on
the right bank, which was wrested
from them by General Nivelle’s bril-
liantly planned and executed offensive.
Without full possession of the line
prom Pepper Hill to Vaux fort the
Germans cannot hope to get any near-
er to the capture of Verdun. Even if
they succeeded in taking this line,
they could not hold it unless they
were in possession of Hill No. 304 and
Dead Man’s Hill, which outflank the
line. :
Driven to desperation by seeing so
much of its work undone, the German
command has hurled attack after at-
tack against Fort Douaumont. At the
same time it has kept up its constant
onslaught on the left bank of the
river to prevent the French transfer-
ring any forces to the main scene of
attack.
All day the tide of war ebbed and
flowed, inches of ground being won
and lost at an appalling cost in men.
As one French officer said: “Plots of
land come high here.” Again and
again, after reducing trenches to a
crumbling heap of ruins by a deluge
of shells, the German infantry dashed
forward, only to be caught and swept
away by a hurricane of curtain fire
from the French batteries and ma-
chine guns.
The conditions of the present war
have transformed the traditional furi-
ous courage of the: French soldiers into
an immovable: stoicism. Men have
stood their ground manfully in a situ-
ation which it seemed beyond human
nature to support. When night iell
the positions on both sides were un-
changed. The French held firmly all
their gains, while the Germans incur-
red fearful losses without getting near
to any decisions.
BUELOW COMING HERE
London Hears Former Chancellor Has
Been Sent to United States.
The London Exchange Telegraph
company says it learns from dip-
lomatic circles that Prince von Bue-
low, former German chancellor, is
Buelow, former German chancellor, is
proceeding to Washington, charged
by Emperor William with a special
mission. i
The telegraph company also says it
understands that Prince von Buelow
will become ambassador to the United
States. This information is said to
have been obtained from diplomatic
circles in London.
State department officials in Wash-
ington were frankly skeptical of
the accuracy of the report that Prince
von Buelow was coming to Washing-
ton on a special mission from Emperor
William. ; .
They have received no official or un-
Dfficial intimation that such a visit was
in prospect.
A high official pointed out that the
report originated in London, which, to
his mind, cast doubt upon its truth,
since it was certain to be widely dis-
cussed as a possible peace overture
from Germany. The Berlin govern-
ment, he said, has not yet seen fit to
suggest a peace move officially or con-
fidentially in any way.
Auto License Receipts Pass $1,890,000.
Pennsylvania automobile license re-
ceipts passed the $1,890,000 Mark. It
Is expected to reach the $2,000,000
mark in June. The receipts to date
are away ahead of those at this time
last year.
9447 Enrolled for Plattsburg.
Enrolment of 197 recruits for the
Plattsburg military camp brought the
total number of enlistments for the
summer training up to 9447. Last
Last year 2200 attended the camp.
Man Accused by Daughter Lynched.
N. G. Tally, a farmer, near McNair,
Miss, charged by his daughter with
thrashing and attempting to attack
her, was lynched by a vigilance com:
mittee. His body was thrown in a
creek.
Presbyterians for “Dry” Nation.
A constitutional amendment for fed
eral prohibition was endorsed by the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, at
its eighty-fifth annual assembly in
Birmingham, Ala.
ROVERTO IS IN FLAMES
Italy Expects a New and Stronger
Drive When Foe’s Losses Have Been
Replaced.
The Austrian military activity
has been unexpectedly followed
by a sudden slackening which is
interpreted in military circles here
as being necessary to replace the Aus-
trian losses and to bring up fresh
troops for a stronger offensive.
The Austrian commanders evidently
are planning to extend the line of at-
tack, as large assemblages of rein-
forcements continue to be reported on
the northern banks of Lake Garda.
These troops apparently intend te
attempt to invade Italy along the
northern province of Brescia.
An Italian shell has blown up the
largest munitions depot at Rovereto,
and the town is now in flames, accord-
ing to a despatch from Rome. Several
heavy guns were destroyed by the ex-
plosion.
News from the front says that the
Austrians are widening the scope of
their offensive with the intention of
preventing the Italians from concen-
trating any considerable force of men
and guns at threatened points. The
Austrians continue to make their prin
cipal effort in the Adige and Sugana
valleys. One of their most important
advances was along the Lessini moun-
tains in Italian territory. They were
driven from this district by an Italian
counter attack.
A hundred cannon placed on each
mile along a front of twenty miles,
according to the military experts,
forms the unprecedented concentra-
tion of artillery which is being em-
ployed by the Austrians. The terrific
fire which has resulted is given as the
explanation why the Italian command-
er-in-chief thought it advisable to
withdraw his troops and consolidate
them in more advantageous fortified
positions for defence between the As-
tico and Brenta rivers and in the
Sugana valley, where the Austrian at-
tacks are the fiercest. :
Forty-two centimetre guns are in use
by the Austrians hetween Lake Gar-
da and the Lavarone plateau. :
A semi-official Italian statement
says:
“The central empires wish to pre-
vent, even at the cost of enormous
sacrifices of men and material, the
allies from taking the initiative in the
war operations and attacking them
simultaneously on all fronts. Such is
the plan of the central powers as re-
vealed by the great Austrian offen-
sive on the Trentino front, while the
Germans are reviving their offensive
against Verdun.
“Germany and Austria aim at wear-
ing out France and Italy, counting on :
the temporary halt in the Russian op-
erations continuing. They hope that
when Russia is ready at last to re:
sume the fight the other two nations
will be so worn out as to need a rest.” |
The Italians have made prisoners of
Bulgarians on the Isonzo front, show-
inging that Bulgers have joined the
Oustrians in their present offensive,
according to Rome despatches.
GRAPE JUICE HAD KICK
Dea'er Sues Philadelphia Company Re.
cause Product Got Him in Trouble.
A novel suit for damages was be-
gun against the Philadelphia Pickling
company, in court of common pleas
No. 5, in Philadelphia, wherein Jacob
Cohen, a dealer in soft drinks,
of Vineland, N. J,, claims $10,000 dam-
ages ror injuries resulting through
the sale to him by the pickling com-
pany of grape juice, warranted to be
pure and free from alcohol—that is
to say non-pickling—whereas certain
white ribbon residents in Vineland, to
whom Cohen retailed the grape juice,
were shocked to discover that it was
not the innocent temperance beverage
it was reputed to be, but had a kick
in it, in the form of a goodly percent-
age of alcohol.
The discovery was disastrous to
Cohen. He was arrested on a war-
rant charging him with the illegal
sale of intoxicating liquors and held
under $300 bail for court, and was
afterwards, on September 16, 1915,
tonvicted and sentenced to pay a fine
of $100 and costs, and undergo im-
prisonment in the county jail for four
months.
Postoffice Robbers Get $300.
The postoffice at Wyomissing, a su-
burb of Reading, was broken into and
the safe blown open with nitroglyce-
rine, about $200 worth of stamps and
$100 in cash being taken. Although
the force of the explosion completely
wrecked the office, half a dozen per-
sons sleeping up upstairs were not
awakened. A crowbar was used to
open the door.
Austrian U-Boat Sinks Three Ships.
The Russian bark Regina has been
sunk by a submarine. Her captain
and crew arrived here. The captain
states that near Barcelona he met two
life-boats containing the crews of two
Italian sailing vessels, both of which
were sunk by the same Austrian sub-
marine.
PLEDGES FEALTY TO WIFE
Note in Coffin Contains Sworn Promise
to Remain True.
True to his promise, W. Henry Wil-
lis, of Atlantic City, N. J, placed a
note to his third wife in her coffin
before the casket finally was closed
at her funeral.
Willis first read the note aloud in
the presence of a large crowd.
The note contains the sworn promise
that the writer will remain true to
his deceased wife to the end of his
life.
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PINE GROVE MILLS.
Helen Moore, of State. College, is
visiting her mother on Main street.
Mrs. George Irvin spent Wednesday
with her mother, Mrs. Kinch, at
Franklinville.
The Citizens band will hold a social
on Memorial day at Pine Hall. Every-
body is invited.
Mrs. Mary Bartges, of Fairbrook,
departed yesterday for a two week’s
visit with friends at Danville and
Milton.
Master Joseph G. McWilliams, of
Tyrone, is taking lessons in the R. F.
D. service from his grandpa, W. E.
{ McWilliams.
On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
1d. O. Campbell came to town on a
' shopping tour. On the trip home their
| car went out of order and they had to
‘walk three miles home. The next day
| the car was hauled to State College
for repairs.
; Find Man and Wife Killed.
. The bodies of Willard S. Car
ter and his wife, social leaders of Dan-
ville, Va., were found by a grocer’s
boy in the kitchen of their home. There
+ were two bullet holes in the back of
Mrs. Carter's head, while one bullet
through the brain had caused Carter's
death.
lon .o2.%Backs” Across Continent...
|.» Patrick Harmon, who bet $20,000
he could walk backwards from San
Francisco to New York in 260 days,
York, still facing west. His time
was 239 days. He could have done
better, he said, but for sickness.
Methodists for Suffrage.
The Methodist Episcopal general con-
ference went on record as endorsing
woman suffrage. The resolution,
which was offered by Federal Judge
Henry W. Rogers, of New Haven,
Conn., was adopted amid applause.
Only six delegates voted against it.
Mrs. Donald McLean Dies.
Mrs. Donald Ritchie McLean, former
president-general of the Daughters ol
‘the American Revolution, died in the
Church home and infirmary in Balti
more.
Australian Troops in France.
Australian and New Zealand troops
have arrived in France and have taken
over a portion of the front, it was an
nounced in an official statement.
Gives $100,000 for Blind.
By the will of Mrs. Ellen Corbeti
Stevens, filed for probate) $100,000
was bequeathed to the New York
Association for the Blind.
New Advertisements.
TE SALE.—In the Matter of the Estate
of Edward David Robb, minor child of
David E. Robb, late of Curtin Township,
deceased. In the Orphans’ Court of Centre
County, No. 7886. _ ;
Ni is hereby given that the Orphans’ Court
of Centre County, Penna., has ordered the pri-
vate sale to Charles Weaver of Curtin Township,
Centre County, Penna., for the sum of $2400.00 a
certain tract and parcel of farm land
Curtin Township, Centre County, Penna., be-
to the estate of David E. Robb, late of
owishib. deceased, and which me
vested under the intestate laws of the Common-
wealth of Pennsy! a, in his son only
heir at law, Edwin David Robb, and containing
102 acres and 98 perches and allowance, ~~ |
Notice is also given that the return of said pri-
vate sale will be made to the Orphans’ Court of
Centre County on Tuesday June 20th, 1916, at 10
o'clock, A. M., and thereupon confirmed unless
exceptions be filed thereto or an increased offer
be made therefor: said petition, decree, etc., are
on file in the office of the Register in and for Cen-
tre County, at Bellefonte, Pa., where same may
be examined by those interested.
HARVEY P. ROBB, 3
Guardian of Edwin David Robb,
Lock Haven, Penna.
W. HARRISON WALKER,
Attorney for Estate,
Bellefonte, Penna. 60-19-3t
Funeral Director.
H. N. KOCH
Funeral Director
Successor to R. M. Gordner.
STATE COLLEGE, PENNA.
Day and Night Service.
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-——For high class Job Work come to
be WATCHMAN Office. :
New Advertisements.
DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of
administration having been granted to
- the undersigned upon the estate of Wil-
liam Swabb, late of Harris t ip, deceased,
all persons knowing themselves indebted “0 same
are hereby requested to make prompt payment,
and those having claims against the same must
present them duly authenticated for settlement.
JAMES W, SWABB,
Administrator,
61-17-6t* Linden Hall, Pa,
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