-..—» & lok I SESS mm —-—————————————————————————————————— A ——————————————————————————————— Correspondent’s Column. This column is at the service of those of our people who desire to 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. real name of the author must accom- pany all communications, but will be withheld Jrom publication when the request is made. A Call for Temperance. “Are you against Rum? Send wire to Wilson.” These were the large headlines in a leading Philadelphia newspaper last Saturday. All over the State and nation this clarion sounded. Governor Brumbaugh was among the first to answer by wiring President Wilson as follows: “I earnestly suggest the enactment of a law declaring prohibition during the war. Every consideration of health and economy warrant my making this suggestion.” “Roosevelt says liquor-making must cease during war” were other large headlines appearing in a prominent Pittsburgh paper. Col. Roosevelt says: “Most of the belligerent nations in Europe have taken up this problem and settled it. Let us begin at once to see to it that our grain is kept for feed and not put into alcoholic bever- ages.” Bryan, Pinchot and a host of other leading men of the nation are publicly expressing like sentiments ‘and urging the President to recom- mend such legislation to Congress. Let every patriotic man and woman in Bellefonte and Centre county fol- low their example and send telegrams to President Wilson and write letters to our representatives at Washington. It is not too late, as the United States will probably wait for a con- ference with the Commissions from Great Britian and France and with the Hon. Herbert C. Hoover, who has not yet arrived from London. So there is still time. Wire imme- diately; write your letters.. This is your chance to help get national prohibition. Now is the accepted time. This is something every one can do for his country and do at once. REBECCA N. RHOADS, President Centre County W. C. T. U. Centre County Y. W. C. A. Notes. The vocational conference for girls held at the Bellefonte High school on Friday was well attended. The talks given were most carefully planned and embodied the experience of ex- perts in such professions as teaching, nursing, business, attending college and home making. Charts were left in the school giving definite informa- tion as to places near here where training can be secured in the differ- ent lines, average salary, etc. Cat- alogues of training schools and hos- pitals were also left. At the last meeting of the county board Saturday, June 16th, was de- cided upon as the date for Field Day for the county, and it was recom- mended that the day be observed, rain or shine, as the college buildings at State College, where the exercises will be held, are ample to accommo- date every one in case of rain. A demonstration on the fireless | cooker was given by Miss Lucille Weir at the Shingletown school house last Friday. Today a demonstration on “corn- meal possibilities” will be given at Oak Hall and on May 4th a demon- stration on “leftovers” will be held at the Branch. The county board recently voted to present a bookmark to every one who completes within a year the national county girl's standard reading course. Fifteen books from a selected list of twenty-three must be read and the ten poems learned. Further informa- tion can be secured from Mrs. John Porter Lyon, Bellefonte, or the coun- ty secretary at State College. W. C. T. U. Social. The annual W. C. T. U. “Dues Social” will be held next Monday even- ing, April 30th, at 8 o’clock, at the home of the president, Miss Rhoads, on west Linn St. An entertaining program will be rendered by the young L. T. L. members. There will be music and light refreshments. Every member is cordially invited, the men especially. It is also very much desired that all the teachers of the town, and all the ministers will come, although they may not be mem- bers, they will be most welcome. Will those members who have not already paid their dues kindly come prepared to do so that night or send same. ——Dr. J. J. Kilpatrick may have caught the biggest basket of trout taken from Spring creek this season, but Matthew Wagner made a catch on Tuesday morning that was a good second. He got fifteen trout that averaged from ten to fifteen inches and the fifteen just fillled his basket. He caught them in Spring creek from the bridge at the Central Railroad of Pennsylvania depot down to the old dam, ——Miss Mary Mott will give a piano recital in the opera house Fri- day evening, May 11th. Miss Mott will be assisted by the Harmonic club, a very popular musical organization, composed of ten of the young women of the town. The recital has been substituted for the play which the club was to have given in the opera house that evening, but now has been postponed until later in the summer. ——Mrs. T. C. Cairns entertained twenty friends at a card party at her flat over the Potter-Hoy hardware store on Wednesday evening. call has been | With the Churches of the County. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Christian Science socifty, Furst building, High street. Sunday service 11 a. m. Sunday school 9.45. Wed- nesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock. To these meetings all are welcome. A | free reading-room is open to the pub- lic every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4. Here the Bible and Christian | Science literature may be read, bor- rowed or purchased. Subject, April 29th, “Probation After Death.” This coming Sunday, April 29th, at 2:30 p. m., the Rt. Rev. Bishop, of the Diocese of Harrisburg, will make his annual visitation to St. John’s Episcopal church for the purpose of giving the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Bishop will also preach and there will be special music. The public is cordially invited to attend. The schedule of services for the day, the third Sunday after Easter, will be as follows: 8 a. m., Holy eucharist. 10 a. m., church school and men’s Bible class. 11 a. m., Mattins, and sermon, “For God and Country.” 2:30 p. m., confirmation, with sermon by the Bishop. 7:30 p. m., Evensong, with address, “The Successors of The Apostles.” Tuesday, May Day, feast of SS. Philip and James, 10 a. m,, Holy eucharist. Friday, 7:30 p. m., Devotions and preparation for first communion. Rev. M. DeP. Maynard, rector. Mr. J. P. Smith, secretary of the local Council Royal Arcanum, No. 1050, requests us to state that the receivership on the National Council has been suspended and the society restored to its original status of transacting its business, with a full treasury to meet all its legitimate claims. Bellefonte and Centre. county has a large number of members of this society and they will all be glad to learn that the financial difficulty of the National Council has been over- | come. | PINE GROVE MENTION. Some of our farmers will plant corn next week. George Woodring, of Tyrone, spent Tuesday in this section. Mack Fry and W. H. Glenn motored to Franklinville on Sunday. James Hubler is breaking ground for a new house at State College. Clayton Corl has accepted a posi- tion at the State College ice plant. W. E. Stover, of Pitcairn, visited friends down Pennsvalley last week. John Garner is looking for the man who poisoned his big St. Bernard dog. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ripka spent Sunday at the Ripka home at Potters Mills. : i George Rossman and wife were! Sunday visitors at the Edward Mayes | home. John Walker is housed up with an injured leg, the result of a kick of a horse. i Mrs. Arthur... Archey .. motored to | Bellefonte and Jersey Shore on Sat- urday. Judson Neidigh, of Butler, was here a few days last week greeting old friends. D. F. Kapp and N. E. Hess, of State College, were here a short time on Sunday. C. H. Martz left on Monday to ac- cept a job on the state highway at Birmingham. Mr. and Mrs. Shuey spent Sunday at the William Hoover home at Shingletown. Grant Martin has engaged in the luinber business with Ellery Ellenber- ger at Guyer. Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Gap, were part of the week. J. H. Beberling was a welcome visi- tor at the Ed Mayes home the fore- part of the week. The C. S. society will hold a mis- sionary meeting in the Lutheran church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lykens, of Benore, were Sunday visitors at the W. H. Breuse home. John W. Miller, of Shingletown, spent a day recently with his broth- er, ‘Squire D. W. Miller. Ralph Walker, wife and two chil- dren spent Sunday at the A. S. Wal- ker home on the Branch. Mrs. Rebecca Ard, one of our aged ladies, has improved in health suffi- ciently to leave her room. Mrs. Susan Peters had a fall in her yard on Wednesday rupturing the ligaments of her right ankle. Dr. J. Baker Krebs, formerly of this place but now of Northumber- land, has enlisted for dental service in the army. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bowersox, of State College, were welcome visitors at the elder Bowersox home on east Main street on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Milo B. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bailey and Miss Nann 1 Harry Bilger, of here the early Bailey were among the mourners at Le D. Ross Gregory funeral yester- y. Mrs. Belle Neidigh was at Spruce Creek last week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Henderson, and to meet her sister, Mrs. Gladding, who | motored up from the South. While returning home from band practice on Monday evening W. B. Ward was knocked down by an auto- mobile. He fell on his horn putting it out of commission. Mr. Ward was badly ‘bruised but not seriously in- jured. The preparedness meeting last Sat- urday evening was largely attended and the farmers were deeply interest- ed in learning the most successful way to grow oats and potatoes. The speakers were Rev. W. K. McKinney, of Bellefonte, and Prof. Putney, of State College. ——By coming out for woman suf- frage David Lloyd George has placed himself in a position where he will have one less brick to dodge. {FRENCH WAR OFFICIALS HERE. British and French Commissions Now in Conference With U. S. Offi- cials. Washington, D. C., April 26th.— Following close upon the arrival in the United States of Lord Balfour ‘ and the members of the British Com- mission the French War Commission, headed by former Premier Viviani, and Marshal Joffre, landed at the Washington Navy Yard pier from the Presidential yacht, Mayflower, short- ly before 12:30 o’clock on Wednesday. The mission, of which Rene Viviani, vice premier and minister of justice, is the official head, and Marshal Joffre, a member, brings no written instruc- tions from the French government, the ministry having decided to give its members unlimited powers to ne- gotiate with the United States on all subjects, military, naval and financial. It is prepared to discuss the sending of an American expeditionary force to France. Marshal Joffre and other military members indicate to the American officials with whom they are to confer several important mili- tary reasons which they consider renders the sending of such a force advisable. The most important of these reasons is found in the moral effect to be had from the presence of American troops and the American flag on the battlefields of France. IDEA OF EXPEDITION. The French idea of an American expedition calls for a fighting force supported by auxiliary services, such as railway staffs, failway material, base repair shops, telegraph and tele- phone lines, automobile transport and a strong aviation section. The French government is ready to offer whatever may be considered neces- sary to assist in sea operations, in- cluding the use for naval purposes of any or all ports in France. The ministry of marine has worked ' out for submission to the American gov- ernment a comprehensive plan for overseas transports, for both army and navy purposes and for the pro- visioning of the civil population. Financially, France needs loans of $100,000,000 monthly to be spent in the United States. Detailed official information on this subject will be submitted to the American govern- ment at the conferences to be held in Washington. FIRST MONEY PAID OVER. America’s first war loan to Great Britain was consummated Wednes- day morning at 10 o’clock, when Sec- retary of the Treasury McAdoo sign- ed a treasury warrant for $200,000,- 000 and turned it over to Cecil Spring- Rice, the British Ambassador. Prac- tically all of the $3,000,000,000 which the United States government has planned to loan the allies will be spent in this country for provisions and ar- my supplies. State Board Recommends Students as Farmers. The State Board of Education, con- vinced of the imperative need of hus- banding all the resources of the Com- monwealth, urges upon the school officials and the great army of pupils ! who have talent or capacity for ser- vice of any type, the patriotic duty of making their contribution in this hour of national need. Since there is great scarcity of help on farms and since the School Code provides that directors may excuse the absence of pupils for urgent reasons, therefore e it e Resolved, That in the opinion of the State Board of Education during the present crisis the need of the pu- pil’s service on the farm and in truck- ing, gardening and allied industries should be construed as a valid ex- cuse for absence from school and that in such cases compulsory attendance should not be enforced in work upon the farm and garden. Be it further Resolved, That the pupils in the public schools above the age of twelve years, whose standing is such that there will be no question of their promotion or graduation and who may regularly engage in agri- culture, shall have these facts con- sidered in lieu of the full completion of the term’s work; this provision to apply only to the work of the term ending June, 1917. School authorities are urged to assist pupils in making up work essential to promotion; this right to promotion to be based upon the ability to do the work of the next grade, and . Be it Resolved, That the State Board of Education, through its prop- er officers, conduct a careful survey of the industrial and agricultural schools of the State for the purpose of ascertaining in what way they may contribute through their equipment, machinery and products during the continuance of the present war. Architect.—Anna W. Keichline, Bellefonte, Pa. 62-4-6m ‘for the County of Centre, and to commence THE LAST BIG SHOW OF THE SEASON GARMAN OPERA HOUSE MONDAY, APRIL 30th, 1917. U. S. Gunner Sinks U Boat. London, April 25.—Captain Rice, of theAmerican steamship Mongolia, which has arrived at a British port told the Associated Press today that the Mongolia had fired the first gun of the war for the United States and sunk a German submarine. The submarine Captain Rice said, was about to attack the great liner, in British waters on April 19. Hede- clared there was absolutely no doubt that the U boat was hit and that there is every reason to believe it was de- stroyed. The naval gunners on board made a clean hit at 1,000 yards. The peri- scope was seen to be shattered. Drawing the Line. “Are you in favor of prepared- ness?” “Of course, I am,” replied the pru- dent citizen. “But I'm not in favor of picking a quarrel in order to show off.”—Washington Star. Specialist. “Mary, have you cemented the han- dle on the water pitcher you dropped yesterday ?” “Well, mum, I started to, but I dropped the cement bottle.”—Puck. ——Subscribe for the “Watchman.” Political Announceinents. ; Jury Commissioner. We are authorized to announce that A. C. Ripka, of Centre Hall borough, is a can- didate for Jury Commissioner on the Dem- ocratic ticket, subject to the decision of the voters as expressed at the primaries to be held September 18, 1917. New Advertisements ANTED.—50 to 100 laborers. Standard wages. Steady work. Apply at once . to American Car and Foundry Co., Milton, Pa.’ a 62-17-2t | DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters tes- tamentary in the estate of David George Meek, late of State College Boro, de- ceased, having been granted to the undersigned all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are hereby notified to make prompt pay- ment and those having claims to present them, properly authenticated, for settlement. EMMA W. MEEK, State College, Pa. GEO.R. MEEK, 62-16- 6t Bellefonte, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of administration having been granted to . the undersigned upon the estate of John A. Gingrich, late of Harris township, deceased, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt payment, and those having claims against the same must present them, duly authenticated, for settlement. A. E. GINGRICH, Administrator, 62-16-6t* Boalsburg, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of administration having been granted to the undersigned upon the estate of Mi- rinda Harper, late of Bellefonte borough, deceas- ed, all persons knowing themselves indebted to said estate are requested to make prompt pay- ment, and those having claims against the same must present the same duly authenticated. for settlement. LOUISE GARMAN EARPER, GEORGE EDWARD HARPER, W. HARRISON WALKER, Administrators, 62-14-6t* Attorney. Bellefonte, Pa. OTICE_IN DIVORCE.—Ralph C, English vs. Minnie B. English. In the Court of Common Pleas of Centre County No. 64, December Term, 1916. JasMinnie B. English, Respondent above named: . Take notice and you are hereby notified that an applicatiin for-divorce has been made in the above stated case, and that the undersigned has been appointed Master to take the testimony and make due report of the proceedings had before him in the suit brought by Ralph C. Eng- lish against you. A meeting to take such testi- mony of witnesses interested in the case will be held before the undersigned at his offices inthe Masonic Temple Bldg., in the Borough of Belle- fonte, County of Centre, and_State of Pennsylva- nia, on Tuesday, May 8th, 1917, at ten o'clock, a. m., at which meeting you may appear in per- son or by counsel, and produce such witnesses as you desire to have testify; atthe same time and place all parties interested may appear with their witnesses and be heard. W. HARRISON WALKER. 62-15-3t Master. OURT PROCLAMATION. — Whereas C the Honorable Henry C. Quigley, President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of * the 49th Judicial trict, consisting of the County of Centre, . having issued his precept, bearing date the 3rd day of April, 1917, to me di- rected for helding a Court of Common Pleas, Orphans’ Court, Court ef Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery, in Bellefonte, on the THIRD MONDAY OF MAY, being the 21st day of May, 1917, to continue two weeks. Notice is hereby given to the Coroner, Justices of the Peace, Alderman and Con- stables of said County of Centre, that they be then and there in their proper persons at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of the 21st, with their records, inquisitious, examinations and their remembrances to do those things which to their office apper- tains to be done, and those, who are bound in recognizances, to prosecute against the prisoners that are or shall be in the jail of Centre County, be then and there to prosecute against them as shall be just. Given under my hand at Bellefonte, the 16th day of April, in the year of our Lord 1917, and the one hundred and forty- first year of the Independence of the United States of America. GEO, H. YARNELL, and Sheriff’s Office, Bellefonte, Pa., Sheriff. April 16th, 1917. 62-16-4t Sam. J. A. Coburn’s Greater MINSTRELS Bigger and Better Than Ever Before. Advanced to The Front Line in Minstrelsy 6---Big Minstrel Vaudeville Acts--6 Ford, Mack & Simons, Lynch & Boyne, Marvelous “TOLEDO” Lester Lucas, Eddie Clifford, Ragapation Quartettee, Sensational “BUMP” Act. STARTLING NEW ACTS NEW SONGS GORGEOUS SCENIC DISPLAY NEW JOKES Parade at Noon. CHARLEY GANO with the Millionaire Hunt Club in India. Concert Evening, in Public Square. Prices—35c, 50c, 75c. and $1.00. RUINS AS PPP AAPA PSPSPS APSO SAA ASAP Children 25¢ Dis- New Advertisements. atl, New Advertisements. OOMERS AND BOARDERS WANTED.— Can accommodate both sexes. Rates reasonable, Mrs. ALICE MCcGIRK, south Thomas St.. Beflefonte. 62-15 3t OR SALE.—Farm of 50 acres situated three miles east of Bald Eagle station. E. R. LON . R= G, 62-14-4t* Pine Grove Mills, Pa, ILO MOULDS FOR SALE.—Set of 12 ft. con- crete Silo Moulds, together with Derrick and Roof Forms, for sale. Good as new. RHOADS & KNISELY. 62-15-4t Bellefonte, Pa. OTICE —Is hereby given that a Certificate of Deposit dated July 29. 1915, No. 5761 T ate, late of Ferguson Township Decd. has been and the finder will kindly return the same to the undersigned. = W.S. TATE, Administrator of Jennie M. Tate deceased, Pine Grove Mills. Bellefonte, Pa. 62-15-3t issued by the Bellefonte Trust Company : of Bellefonte Pa., to the Estate of Cra i GEO. A. BEEZER. AGENT, Bellefonte, Pa. DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of administration having been granted to the undersigned u the estate of Theresa B. Taylor, late of onte bo deceased, all persons knowing themselves in- debted to said estate are jequested to make prompt payment, and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settlement. HARRY C. TAYLOR, HARRA KELLER, Admiistiatan 62-14-6t Attorney. Bellefonte, Pa. DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.—Letters of administration having been granted te the undersigned upon the estate of James Toner, late of Bellefonte borough, deceas- ed, all persons knowing themselves indebted so said estate are requested to make prompt settle- ment, and those having claims against the same to present them duly authenticated for settle- CLARA TON ment. ER, L. J. TONER, - W. HARRISON WALKER, Administrators, 62-14-6t Attorney. Bellefonte, Pa. ——Subscribe for the ‘“Watchman™, for 3 VERSIZE 31x94 Highest lity oie Qua Price Michelin believes that most owners of Fords and other small cars are good busi- ness men, and as such are | willing to pay for an article what it is intrinsically ° worth, The Best Is Always A ates Ena Michelin Universalainthese smaller sizes are made of the same high quality rub- . ber and rie unsurpassed cy and durability. ~ Varnish Your Floors Varnish is the best finish for floors, especially hard- wood floors in parlors, living rooms and bedrooms. It wears well, looks well and is easier to keep clean and more sanitary than carpets. Peninsular Floor Finish isa varnish made especially for floors. It will not scratch or mar white. It is impervious to hot or cold water and is very tough and durable. Ask at our store for “Cozy Homes” booklet, which tells about finishing, floors and other surfaces about the home. 62-14-8t mn We are ready and possible. 59-1-1y Potter-Hoy Hardware Co.,. Bellefonte, Pa. PREPAREDNESS! anxious to help the Preparedness Movement in every way - We urge our farmer friends to consult the County Committee and the County Agricultural Agent. what we may know we all have much to learn. In these times of stress no oppor- tunity should be neglected. No matter The First National Bank, BELLEFONTE, PA, * *
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