Once Convicted, Now Acquitted.
At the September term of court,
1915, Irvin Robinson, Richard Lang-
don ard Dobbin McGarvin were con-
victed of manslaughter for the killing
of Henry M. Confer, at Orviston on
the night of May 3rd, 1915. The ver-
dict was returned by twelve reputable
citizens of Centre county. This week
the men were given a second trial and
on virtually the same evidence twelve
equally reputable gentlemen return-
ed a verdict of not guilty and the men
were discharged from the custody of
the court. The jury this week who
heard the case was made up as fol-
lows:
George E. Miller, butcher........ Millheim
Alfred Rowan, farmer.............. Huston
W.H. Meyer, farmer.... .....:..... Gregg
H. A. Elder, farmer.............. Ferguson
P. A. Hoover, farmer...........>... Taylor
Harry Lyon, foreman............... Spring
John H. Miller, justice.......... Ferguson
B. FP. Boal, engineer... ..:.........0L Benner
Harry Miller, mechanie........ Philipsburg
Edward Isenberg, clerk.. ....... Ferguson’
J. 0. Nolan, laborer................
Philipsburg
The Commonwealth side of the case
was conducted by District Attorney
James C. Furst snd William D. Zer-
by Esq., while the defendant’s
interests were looked after by Clem-
ent Dale and N. B. Spangler Esgs.
The case went to trizl on Monday
afternoon and continued until Wed-
nesday, the judge delivering his
charge immediately upon the conven-
ing of court Wednesday afternoon.
The jury deliberated until 5.20 p. m.,
when they returned a verdict of not
guilty.
The particulars of this case and the
evidence presented at the first trial
were published complete in this pa-
per at that time and as nothing new
was advanced at this trial, it is not
necessary to go into details. Mr. Con-
fer was found dead on the railrecad
track at Orviston on the evening of
May 3rd. He was last seen alive in
company with the above three men,
and all kad been drinking quite free-
ly. A coroner’s inquest was held and
that body decided that Confer had
been murdered and his body placed
upon the track to cover up suspicion.
Robinson, Langdon and McGarvin
were arrested, charged with the
crime. They were convicted on the
first trial before Judge Johnson, of
Lewisburg. The latter, however,
granted a new trial and the case was
heard by Judge Quigley this week,
with the result that the jury acquit-
ted the men.
Another case tried cn Wednesday
was that of the Commonwealth vs.
William H. Snavely, of Pern town-
ship, charged with felonious rape.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty
vesterday morning. tte ody
The grand jury, of which Philip E.
Womelsdorf, of Philipsburg, was
foreman, completed its work on Wed-
nesday morning and was discharged.
In its report the facts were embodied
that the members had passed on fif-
teen biMs of indictment, eleven of
which were returned as true bills and
four ignored. They recommended
that every facility be afforded the
jail officers for the removal and pre-
vention of vermin which now exist
there; that new linoleum be placed in
the jail office and the old linoleum
placed in the kitchen; that paintines
and repairs be made to the doors and
windows and all useless sheds and
buildings be removed from the prem-
ises.
Court is still in session anc will
likely be the most of the week.
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No Court Next Week.
On Monday Judge Quigley, at the so-
licitation of attorneys, annulled next
week’s sesssion of court and continued
all the cases generally. This was done
to enable the attorngys to attend the
session of Superior court to be held in
Philadelphia next week and at which
two Centre county cases will be heard.
The cases are those of citizens of
-Miles township against Clarence E. Long,
who was granted a license for the Re-
bersburg hotel by Judge Quigley after
the same had been refused by Judge
Orvis. It will be recalled that Judge
Quigley granted landlord Long a reheur-
ing, at which time the remonstrants put
up no fight against the license. The
court then granted the same and an ap-
peal was immediately taken to the Su-
perior court. The case is the first one
on the special list to be heard next
week.
The other is an appeal in the case of
the Commonwealth vs. B. Paul Swartz,
who was convicted at the February term
of court of sending threatening letters
and attempted extortion, and was sen-
tenced at the May term of court to not
less than ten nor more than fifteen years
in the penitentiary. An appeal to the
Superior court was at once taken out
and this case will also be heard next
week. Ever since sentence was imposed
in May Swartz has been incarcerated in
the Centre county jail.
Next week's session of court having
been annulled all jurors and litigants
have been notified not to appear.
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Perjury Case Continued.
The perjury case against Sumner
F. Riddle, of Howard, did not come
up for trial at this week’s term of
court because of a certificate from
Mr. Riddle’s physician that he was
| physically unable to attend; that he
had been ill for some time and that
absolute quiet was necessary if he
was to reccver his health.
It will be remembered that on May
20th Mr. Riddle came to Bellefonte
and made deposition before W. Har-
rison Walker that B. Paul Swartz was
innocent of sending threatening let-
ters and attempted extortion, intimat-
ing at the same time that a certain
resident of Howerd knew who the
guilty parties were. Two days later
he went to David A. Holter and at-
tempted to coerce him into admitting
that he was the man who knew the
guilty parties. Mr. Holter and his
father, H. C. Holter, had Riddle ar-
rested on the charge of perjury and
at a hearing before ’Squire S. Kline
Woodring he was held under $1,200
bail for trial at court.
Awaiting Sentence.
D. O. Downing, the Centre countian
who attempted to rob the Curwens-
ville National bank last June and
while so doing shot the paying teller,
is still in the Clearfield county jail
awaiting sentence. He plead guilty
to two indictments, attempting to rob
a bank and asszult and battery with
intent to kill.
His attorneys, however, raised the
question of mental responsibility at
the time the crime was committed and
asked that Downing be examined by
insanity experts. Dr. Mitchell, of the
Warren insane hospital, has examined
Downing twice but has not yet filed a
report with the court, and until he
does so Judge Bell cannot sentence
him.
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Sent Back to the Penitentiary.
Fred Herring, the prisoner who escap-
ed from the penitentiary at Rockview on
the morning of September 6th and was
recaptured the evening of the seventh
near Unionville, entered a plea of guilty’
last Friday morning and was sentenced
by Judge Quigley to serve out the mini-
mum of his old sentence, which was not
less than five years nor nore than ten,
and an additional sentence of not less
than four years nor more than ten, con-
tingent upon his subsequent behavior.
Herring was taken back to the Pitts-
burgh institution on Friday afternoon by
deputy sheriff Harrison Kline and chief
of police Harry Dukeman. Herring gave
the officers no trouble on the trip out.
Sentence Suspended on Undertaker.
John Eboch, an undertaker of Phil-
ipsburg, and William Hagyard, -a grave-
digger, were brought before Judge Quig-
ley last Friday morning on the charge of
burying a corpse without a permit. It
being their first offense sentence was
suspended upon the payment of the
costs, which- amounted to a little over
forty dollars; "va, = ro tr ox fo
Bishop street was oiled on
Monday afternoon and for several
days it proved a dangerous place for
automobilists. Coming down the hill
on Monday evening John Spearley’s
machine skidded, the rear end sliding
around against a hitching post,
breaking one wheel. Several other
motorists had trouble getting down
the hill but no serious accidents oc-
curred. Finally a young lady living
at the top of the hill put out a danger
signal.
——We know it will be a disap-
pointment to the many readers of the
“Watchman” who have been careful-
ly reading Corporal Cohen’s letters
from Texas not to see one this week,
but our weekly contribution failed to
reach us up until the hour of going to
press. The letter has evidently been
delayed in transit, as we trust nocth-
ing has happened to the corporal to
prevent him from sending his very in-
teresting letters.
Don’t forget the county confer-
ence of woman’s clubs held at How-
ard tomorrow. Everyone interested
in the work of women will be wel-
come, and the Civic club of Howard
will act as hostesses at that time.
Visitors are requested to bring 2 box
luncheon and the morning session will
commence at 10 o’clock, in the school
house.
——The Pennsyivania Woman's
Division for National Preparedness
will hold a meeting in the High
school building, Thursday evening,
October 12th, at 7.30 o'clock. A full
attendance of the members and those
interested is asked.
——At a dinner of eighteen covers,
given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rish-
el, of Willowbank street, Sunday,
Mrs. Michael Hess and her family
were the guests of honor.
—Strawbridge and Clothier’s sales-
man will be at the Bush house, Wednes-
day, October 4, with a full line of Win-
ter Coats and Suits.
61-37-2t NEWMAN’s LADY SHOP.
ee AQAA eet.
——Andrew J. Engle and family this
week moved from west Beaver street to
one of the Christ Decker houses on east
Lamb street.
——Charles Heisler made his first ap-
pearance as a tipstaff in court this
Hunter, resigned.
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—Put your ad. in the WATCHMAN.
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week, taking the place of Cyrus W.|[
BoSLET—KLESIUS.—A wedding that
will be of interest to a number of people
in Bellefonte was that on Monday of
Maurice D. Boslet and Miss Elizabeth C.
Klesius, of Altoona. The ceremony took
place it St. Mary’s German Catholic
church at 7.30 o'clock in the morning
and was performed by Rev. Father
George J. Bock. The bride was attend-
ed by her sister, Miss Gertrude Klesius,
while the bridegroom’s brother, James
A. Boslet, was best man. a
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Klesius, and a niece of
Michael Hazel and Mrs. Michael Shields,
of this place. In fact she recently spent
a week or two in Bellefonte while pre-
paring her wedding trousseau. Mr. Bos-
let is connected with the Central Dis-
trict Telephone compan _, of Uniontown,
and it ‘is there the ‘young couple will
take up their residence after a brief
wedding trip.. .
GRIFFIN — PARKER. — Leonard Griffin
and Miss Minnie Neal Parker, both of
Stormstown, were married at the parson-
age of the First M. E. church, Tyrone,
on Wednesday afternoon of last week by
the pastor, Rev. George M. Glenn. Both
young people are well known throughout
Halfmoon valley and have many friends
who wish for them a happy and prosper-
ous life. The bridegroom is a farmer
by occupation and the young couple
have gone to housekeeping on the George
S. Gray farm near Stormstown.
HARRINGTON—PENTZ—A DuBois wed-
ding was that of John P. Harrington, of
the firm of Harrington & Howard, archi-
tects, and Miss Hattie E. Pentz, a daugh-
ter of J. H. Pentz. The ceremony took
place in the Presbyterian church and
was performed by Rev. J. Vernon Bell.
The bride is quite well known in Belle-
fonte from having taught in the Belle-
fonte High school last winter.
DAUGHERTY—BLOOM.—John J. Daugh-
erty and Mrs. Carrie A. Graham Bloom,
both of Clearfield, motored to Bellefonte
on Wednesday of last week and were
united in marriage by Squire S. Kline
Woodring, at his office in Crider’s Ex-
change. They returned to Clearfield the
same evening and were given a. big re-
ception by their various friends.
POND—MURRAY.—Gilbert Pond, the
eldest son of Dr. and Mrs. G. G. Pond,
of State College, was married Wednesday
evening, September twenty-seventh, to
Miss Susan Murray, of Oak Park, IIL
Mr. Pond, who is a student at Rush
Medical College, Chicago, met Miss Mur-
ray in Europe several years ago, while
both were studying in Germany.
CONFER— CONFER. —Fred W. Confer, of
Millheim, and Miss Laura Confer, of
Loganton, were married on Sunday after-
noon at the home of the bride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Milford Confer, by Rev.
H. C. Kleffel, of the United Evangelical
church. The young couple. will reside
in’ Millheim.
BIRTHS.
Keller—On September 12th, to Mr.
and Mrs. Leslie Keller, of Spring
township, a daughter, Madaline Ard-
ranna Keller.
Klinger—On September 26th, to
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klinger, of
Bellefonte, a daughter.
Parker—On September 22nd, to Mr.
and Mrs. Trood D. Parker, of Clear-
field, a son.
Derr—On September 27th, to Mr.
and Mrs. George Derr, of Bellefonte,
a daughter.
Wagner—On September 21st, to
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wagner, of Belle-
fonte, a son.
General Clement for Commission.
Harrisburg, Sept. 25.—The name of
Major General Charles M. Clement,
commanding the division of Pennsyl-
vania troops now on the border,
loomed up here tonight as a possi-
bility for public service commission-
er to succeed the late Samuel W.
Pennypacker. The General’'s name
had been suggested to the Governor
by a number of lawyers, it is under-
stood, and is also backed by letters
from men in the National Guard. He
was one of the Brumbaugh- candi-
dates for Delegate at Large, who
went down to defeat last May and is
a warm personal friend of the Gov-
ernor and Attorney General.
New Advertisements.
OR SALE.—The following second hand ma-
terial: 200,000 Red Brick at Scotia Mines
.. ,. and Bellefonte. Trestle timbers, all sizes-
Building stone, cut and dressed. Building sand.
WILLIAM BURNSIDE,
61-36-3t* Bellefonte, Pa.
OR SALE.—Party moving away owes us
$119 on handsome Upright Grand Piano
used 3 months. It is Sours for balance.
Write The Gibbs Piano Co,
._ 71.73 Main St., Springfield, Mass.
(31 years in one location.) 61-34-6t
VWEDDIN G—100 Engraved
Announcements, $5.50. Invitations, $6.75.
2 envelopes for each. Each additional 25, S5c.
Post paid. 100 Engraved Calling Cards, $1. Write
for samples and correct forms.
H. DUNCAN,
5415 Webster St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
61-32-14t*
—LOW FARES TO THE—
WEST
Colonist Tickets on sale from
principal stations September 24
to October 8, inclusive, to points
in Alberta, Arizona, British
Columbia, California, Colorado,
Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Ore-
gon, Utah, and Washington.
For specific fares, routes, stop-over
privileges, and return limits
Consult Ticket Agents, or
A. E. Buchanan, Division Passenger Agent
300 Telegraph Building, Harrisburg, Pa.
38-1t. PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
Can’t Evade Rebate Law.
The following dispatch sent out from
Harrisburg under date of September
22nd, will be of interest to readers of the
“Watchman” as the Republic Casualty
company is the one represented by Mr.
Michaels and in which many Centre
countians are financially interested:
Rebating on insurance premiums is
strictly contrary to the act of 1913, no
matter under what guise the rebate
proposes to travel, according to an
opinion sent to State Insurance Commis-
sioner J. Denny O'Neil today by Deputy
Attorney General William M. Hargest.
The case raised an entirely novel prop-
osition. The Republic Casualty Com-
pany, which has its headquarters in
Cleveland, O., and has agents in this
State, wished to attach a rider to its
policies, whereby any stockholder in the
company, in taking out insurance, would
receive a rebate from the premium equal
in 2mount to the sum which ordinarily
would be paid an agent for underwrit-
ing.
This act of assembly (July 12, 1913),
was intended to prevent. all rebating of
any kind, says the Hargest opinion. The
Casualty company argued that by plac-
ing the clause in the policy the law
would be met.
Two Bellefonters On Democratic
Finance Committee.
Philadelphia, Sept. 27.—Roland S. Mor-
ris, former chairman of the Democratic
state committee, has been chosen chair-
man of_the Pennsylvania Democratic
finance committee, according to an an-
nouncement made last Friday. The ap-
pointment was the result of the confer-
ence here last Thursday between Vance
C. McCormick, chairman of the Demo-
cratic national committee, and Henry
Morgenthau, of New York, treasurer of
the Democratic national committee.
The rest of the committee is composed
of A. Mitchell Palmer, Stroudsburg;
Henry ‘McCormick, Harrisburg;
Harry - J. -Dumn, Reading; Charles
D. McAvoy, Norristown; E. J. Lynett,
Scranton; Sedgwick Kistler, Lock Haven;
Ernest Harvey, West Chester; Norris B.
Slack, West Chester; Colonel J. L.
Spangler, Bellefonte; Dr. J. M. Brocker-
hoff, Bellefonte; R. F. Devine, Erie; Har-
rison Nesbit, Pittsburgh; Captain Wil-
liam B. Rodgers, Pittsbugh; N. M. Ed-
wards, Williamsport; John A. Norman,
Lancaster; Webster Grim, Doylestown,
and Charles J. Reilly, Williamsport.
Canning Whole Apples.
In circular number 44, prepared by :
Miss Pearl MacDonald for the depart-
ment of agricultural extension at The
Pennsylvania State College appears the
following recipe for canning whole, rea-
sonably firm apples.
Wash the apples. Remove core and
blemishes. Place whole applesin blanch-
ing tray or blanching cloth, and blanch
in boiling water for two minutes. Re-
move and plunge quickly into cold water.
Pack in large glass jars or gallon tin
cans. Pour over the products a hot, thin
syrup of about 18 per cent. density. Place
rubber and top in position. Seal partial-
ly, not tightly. (If using tin cans, cap
and tip completely.) Process haif-gallon
or gallon containers 20 minutes in boil-
ing water in home-made or hot water
bath outfit; 15 minutes in water-seal; 10
minutes in steam-pressure outfit with 5
pounds of steam: :pressure; 5 minutes in
aluminum pressure ‘cooker - outfit; ander
15 pounds of steam pressure. Remove
jars, tighten covers, invert to cool and
test joints. Wrap in paper, and store.
The time of heating will have to be
varied according to ripeness and condi-
tion of the fruit. Use just enough time
to sterilize perfectly, and yet not enough
to change the color or reduce the pulp
to sauce.
FALL MODELS
Real Man Tailored
Suits--Coats
Skirts
To your measure, from your own
pick of cloth.
Suits from $20.00 up
FIT and QUALITY
absolutely guaranteed.
Ladies’ Toggery
Shop,
61-35-tf. Bellefonte, Pa.
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.
UNITED EVANGELICAL.
The Sunday school of the United Evan-
gelical church will open on Sunday, Oc-
tober 1st, at 9.30 a. m. We desire a full
turn out of all the parents and children.
On Sunday morning at 10.30 a. m. Rev.
C. L. Sones, presiding elder of Center
district of the Central Pennsylvania Con-
ference, will preach and assist in the
Holy Communion.
At 630 p.m, K. L. C. E. The meet-
ing will be in charge of Miss Helen
Grove.
"At 7.3C p. m. preaching by the pastor
and the Communion services ‘will be con-
tinued.
The puhlie is cordially invited to all
these services. .
There will be preaching in the Re-
formed church at State College on Sun-
day, October 1st, at 3 p. m., by the Rev.
C. L. Sones, and Communion services.
Harvest Home services will be held
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in the Reformed church at Boalsburg, -
next Sunday, at 10.15 a. m. Sunday
Scho] will be recpened and held at
a. m.
Rev. G. W. Emenbhizer, of Casselman, a
former BeHefonte pastor, will preach in
the U. B. church next Sunday morning.
Rev. MacLeod will speak on the subject
of education at the evening service, and
the newly-elected officers and teachers
of the S. S. will be installed. Sunday
gehdon will be observed on Sunday as
usual.
All the regular services will be resum-
ed in St John’s Reformed church next
Sunday, October 1st. Sunday school at
9.30 a. m.; Holy Communion 10.30 a. m.
and 7.30 p. m. Christian Endeavor 6.45
p. m.
More Money for Soldier's Families.
The following additional contributions
have been received toward the fund for
‘the relief/of ‘the families of soldiers at
‘the front:
Veteran Club of Centre county, citi.
zens of State College, “Democratic
Watchman.” Penns Valley Lodge, I. O.
O. F. No. 276, Pine Grove Mills, and
Woman’s Civic League of Unionville.
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