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Program for Centennial of Local
Methodism.
As announced in the “Watchman”
several weeks ago the congregation
of the Methodist church of Bellefonte
will celebrate the one hundredth an-
niversary of the organization of the
church here the coming week, begin-
ning on Sunaay when Bishop Hamil-
ton will preach the sermon. The full
program for the week follows:
Sunday, May 13th, 9 a. m., the ninety-
fourth anniversary of the Sunday school.
10:45 a. m., divine worship with sermon
by Bishop John W. Hamilton, D. D. LL.D.
chancellor of the American University,
Washington, D. C. 6:15 p. m., the twenty-
seventh anniversary of the Epworth
League Chapter. 7:30 p. m., divine wor-
ship and sermon by Bishop Hamilton.
Monday. Reminiscence and History.
Addresses by R. A. Cassidy, Canton, Ohio;
S. B. Miller, Bellefonte; Rev. C. C. Shuey,
Bellefonte, and an historical address by
the pastor Dr. Ezra H. Yocum.
Tuesday. Fraternal Service. The Rev.
T. H. MacLeod, president Bellefonte Min-
isterial Association, will preside. Address-
es by Rev. W. K. McKinney, D. D., and
Rev. W. M. B. Glanding, D. D., represent-
ing the christian churches of Bellefonte;
Prof. F. L. Pattee, State College, and Rev.
W.. A. Lepley, Milesburg, representing the
Methodist churches of Centre county.
Wednesday. Our Honored Ministers.
The Rev. S. B. Evans, D. D., District Su-
perintendent, will preside. Addresses by
Rev. George Leidy, Rev. William A. Houck,
Rev. B. C. Conner, D. D., and Rev. J. B.
Stein, D. D. These brethren will speak
for a company of seventeen former pas-
tors, presiding elders, and ministers, who
started in their ministry from Bellefonte.
A social reception, given by the congrega-
tion, through the kind offices of the La-
dies’ Aid society, to these honored guests,
will follow the formal addresses.
Thursday. Patriotic Meeting. Judge
Henry C. Quigley will preside. Address
by Rev. George Edward Reed. D. D.,
LL. D., Harrisburg. The meeting will be
attended by members of Gregg Post;
Lieut. Geo. L. Jackson Camp, No. 70, Unit-
ed Spanish War Veterans; Washington
Camp, No. 887, P. O. S. of A,, and Troop
L, First Cavalry.
Friday. Facing Another Century. Rev.
Yocum, the pastor, will preside. Divine
worship with: sermon by Bishep William
F. McDowell, D. D., LL. D. presiding
Bishop of the Central Pennsylvania Con-
ference.
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School Boys Patriotism Commended.
The following resolutions were re-
cently passed by the Bellefonte School
Board and authorized to be published:
Whereas, On account of the unwarran-
ted assault made by the Imperial German
government on the merchant vessels of the
United States traveling in certain waters
on the high seas, our government has
found it necessary in order to maintain
its honor to declare a state of war to ex-
ist between the two countries; and
Whereas, The call to the defense of our
national honor has aroused the patriotism
of young men all over the country, among
whom are sons of our own community and
students in our own schools; and
‘Whereas, As these latter young men
have sought permission to be granted
leave of absence from school during their
several enlistments; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the School Board in reg-
ular session desires to go on record as ex-
pressing its high appreciation and com-
mendation of the noble and “patriotic pur-
poses shown by these boys in offering
services for the defense of their country;
and be it further
Resolved, That to show this apprecia-
tion we authorize the teaching staff at the
end of the present term of school to grant
the honors of graduation to those who en-
list from the Senior class, and to award a
regular prometion to such others as may
now belong to lower classes, all of whom
are to be granted a release from school du-
ties from the date they are officially called
out.
The following young men to date are
accordingly granted this privilege:
Walter Gherrity, post graduate.
A. Linn McGinley, Senior class.
John Franklin Smith, Senior class.
Robert Taylor, Jr., Senior class.
Harry Wetzel, Senior class.
Malcolm Wetzler, Senior class.
Allan Cruse, second year class.
Hugh C. Daley, eighth grade.
What 15 Per Cent. Increase Means.
Mr. George Dallas Dixon, vice pres-
ident of the Pennsylvania railroad in
charge of traffic, has prepared an
elaborate statement to show just what
the fifteen per cent. increase in freight
rates asked by the railroads means to
the consumer. He gives his facts on
the needs of a family of five persons
living in Pittsburgh and quotes his
figures on securing their supplies as
follows:
Meat from Chicago, fish from Long
Island, potatoes, onions, cabbage, ap-
ples and butter from New York State,
canned goods from Baltimore, maca-
roni, bananas and sugar from Phila-
delphia, flour from Minneapolis, cof-
fee from New York city and eggs
from Centre county and it totals
3.683 cents per week. And his allow-
ance of food is very liberal, at that.
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Big Day at State Tomorrow. 3
Tomorrow (Saturday) will be a big
day in athletics at State College. It
will be the occasion of the ninth annu-
al interscholastic track and field meet
for High schools in central Pennsyl-
vania. The preliminary events will
be held in the morning and the finals
in the afternoon. At the conclusion
of the meet there will be a baseball
game between State and the Wash-
ington and Jefferson nine. "It will be
a day’s events worth going to see.
Political Announcements.
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.
Tax Collector.
We are authorized to anneunce that J.
M. Keichline, of Bellefonte Borough, is a
candidate for tax collector on the Demo-
cratic ticket, subject to the decision of the
voters as expressed at the primaries to be
held September 18th, 1917.
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With the Churches of the!
County.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY.
Christian Science society, 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, May
13th, “Adam and Fallen Man.”
St. John’s church (Episcopal.)
Services beginning May 13: Roga-
tion Sunday, 8 a. m., Holy Eucharist.
10 a. m., church school and men’s bi-
ble class. 11 a. m., Mattins, Litany
and sermon, “Prayer in Time of War.”
7:30 p. m., evensong and sermon,
“Church and Nation.” Monday, Tues-
day and Wednesday are Rogation
days, days of abstinence and of
prayer for God’s blessing on church
and nation, and that He will bless the
lands and multiply the harvests of |
the world. These days form a little |
Lent before the Feast of the Ascen-
sion. Tuesday evening at 7:30 there
will be a missionary service in con-
nection with the Woman’s Auxiliary
convention meeting at that time. The
speakers will be Miss S. H. Littell and
Archdeacon Torkington. Thursday,
Ascension day, Holy Eucharist at 7:30
and 10 a. m. Evensong at 5 p. m.
Visitors welcome. Rev. M. DeP.
Maynard, rector.
Sunday School Convention.
The Centre county Sunday school
association will hold its 48th annual
convention at Centre Hall May 22nd
and 23rd, when delegates are expect-
ed from each school in the county.
All pastors are invited to be present.
The names of delegates and pastors
should be sent to Mrs. Margaret
Strohm, of Centre Hall, for entertain-
ment; also the older boy and girl del-
egates to the secondary division con-
ference to be held on Tuesday, the
22nd, should send their names to Miss
Delinda Potter, of Centre Hall, at
once, so arrangements can be made
for them. It is hoped there are those
interested in the boys and girls who
have automobiles and can see their
way to bring them and take them
home, as the train service is not con-
venient, so they can be at the morn-
ing and afternoon sessions. A large
attendance is looked for. Schools
that have not sent their statistical re-
port should do so at once.
“Mother’s day” services will be
merged into Parent’s day services at
St. John’s Reformed church, and a
special sermon will be given, appro-
priate to the day, at 10:30 a. m., next
Sunday.
'BOALSBURG.
Mrs. George Kaup has been ill for
some time.
Mrs. George Houtz and daughter
are visiting friends in Williamsport.
Mr. and Mrs. James Clellehan were
guests at the J. F. Zecham home on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank McFarlane
spent Sunday afternoon with friends
in town. !
Postmaster Jacob Meyer is off on a
week’s visit with his son Albert, in
Pittsburgh.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reitz and son
Henry, of Stonevalley, were week-end
visitors in town.
Rev. G. L. Courtney attended the
funeral of Rev. J. L. Metzger, at Re-
bersburg, last Tuesday.
Carpenter Ralph Musser is making
some improvements in the interior of
the Lutheran parsonage.
Wm. McWilliams, of Rock Springs,
visited his daughter, Mrs. Ralph Mus-
ser, the beginning of the week.
The recently organized W. C. T. U.
held a meeting at the home of Mrs. J.
W. Keller on Tuesday evening.
The Misses Goheen and Freed at-
tended a meeting of the High school
teachers at State College last week.
Mrs. Alfred Lee and daughter
et Ae FLA 8 A en
Eloise, of Linden Hall, were recent
visitors at the home of Mrs. Fisher.
Mr. and Mrs. George Mothersbaugh
and children were among the guests
at the reception given Dr. and Mrs.
Gearhart, at the home of J. H. Ross, |
at Linden Hall, last Wednesday.
New Advertisements.
hereby given that application will
be made to the Public Service
Commission of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, by the Bell Telephone Com-
pany of Pennsylvania, for a certificate of
Public Convenience evidencing the Com-
mission’s approval of an Ordinance emnact-
ed the 16th day of April, 1917, by the
council of the borough of Bellefonte, Cen-
tre county, Pa. the public hearing on
which will be held in the rooms of the
Commission at Harrisburg on the 25th
day of May, 1917, at 9:30 o'clock in the
forenoon, when and where all persons in
interest may appear and be heard if they
so desire.
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SPECIAL TRAIN LEAVES
Bellefonte at 6.00 a. m.
RETURNING LEAVES
Harrisburg at 6.30 a. m.
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OAK HALL.
Miss Stella Raymond spent Sunday
at her home at this place.
Mrs. Russell Mayes, of Salona, is
visiting friends in this place.
Miss Sarah Gilliland is recovering
from an attack of rheumatism.
Harold Rishel and Keller Snyder
motored to Lock Haven on Sunday.
A number of people are having
their houses wired for electric light.
Mr. William Close has been appoin-
ted recruiting officer for this district.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Houser, of Oak
Hall, spent Sunday with friends at
State College.
Miss Margaret Ferree, who is at-
tending the Normal school at Lock
New Advertisements.
Haven, spent the week-end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ferree.
Miss Dora Sunday, of State College,
spent a few days at the home of her
sister, Mrs. W. E. Homan.
The Commonweal club of Oak Hall
held their first May pole party at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferree.
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DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of
administration having been granted to
.theundersigned 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.
EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The
First National Bank, No., 9249, at Howard
in the State of Pennsylvania, atthe close
of business, May 1st, 1917:
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts........ $ 108,656 85
Total I ....$ 108,656.85
Total U. S. bonds.
Securities other than U.S. bonds (not
including stocks) owned unpledg-
ee epenstiiva Porras rota 52,513 29—>52,513 29
Stock of Federal Reserve Bank (50
per cent of subscription............... 1,050 00
Equity in banking house........3,300 00 3,300 00
Furniture and Fixtures.... 2,500 00
Real estate owned oth
ing house 2,700 00
Net amount due from approved re-
serve agents in New York, Chica-
£0, and St. Louis.......... $ 149 84
Net amount due from ap-
proved reserve agents
in other reserve cit-
rele $ 14,981 91—15,131 75
cash items.................... $ 145 42
Fractional currency, nickels,
andcems....................... 353 24.-———498 66
Notes of other National Ba : 250 00
90 00
Lawful reserve in vault and net
amount due from Federal Re-
serve Bank
20,311 83
@. BANK, irr esi sinrsiiienss
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasur-
er and due from U. S. Treas-
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in..
Surplus fund........
Undivided profits.......
Less current expenses
_ interest, and taxes paid...$1,854 65
Circulating notes outstanding............
Due to banks and bankers... .
Dividends unpaid............c.cocoeienne
Individual deposits subject to check..
Certificates of deposit due in less
Total demand deposits.
Certificates of deposit
Total of time deposits
Total... 4. .scseieiaeie TER $ 233,512 38
State of Pennsylvania, County of Centre, ss:
I, MATTHEW RODGERS, Jr., Cashier of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief.
MATTHEW RODGERS, Jr., Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 8th
day of May, 1917.
HOWARD A. MOORE,
Notary Public.
My commission expires March 30th, 1919.
Correct—Attest:
ABRAHAM WEBER,
WALTER J. KURTZ,
THOS. A. PLETCHER,
Directors.
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A LIVE AUTOMOBILE
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,
62-14-6t* Attorney.
AT maktaton NOTICE.—Letters of
Administrators,
Bellefonte, Pa.
OTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHAR-
TER.—Notice is hereby given that an ap-
plication will be made by George Ha-
worth Barnes, Edward Hunt Hughes and Harry
Barnes to the Governor of Pennsylvania on the
3lst day of May, 1917, at 11:00 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day_under the provision of an
Act of Assembly entitled “An Act to provide for
the incorporation and regulation of certain cor-
porations, approved the 29th day of April, A, D.,
1874, and the several amendments and supple-
ments thereto” for a charter for an intended cor-
poration to be called Roden Coal Mining Compa-
ny, the character and object of which 1s carry-
ing on a coal mining business, and for these pur-
s to have, possess and enjoy all the rights,
nefits and privileges by said Act of Assembly
and the supplements thereto conferred-
GEORGE HAWORTH BARNES,
EDWARD HUNT HUGHES,
_. HARRY BARNES.
Dated, Philipsburg, Centre county, Pa. Bibdt
+ April 30th, 1917.
OURT PROCLAMATION. — Whereas
the Honorable Henry C. Quigley,
President Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas of the 49th Judicial Dis-
trict, consisting of the County of Centre.
having issued his precept, bearing date
the 3rd day of April, 1917, to me di-
rected for holding a Court of Common
Pleas, Orphans’ Court, Court of Quarter
Sessions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer
and General Jail Delivery, in Bellefonte,
forihe County of Centre, and to commence
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
thete to prosecute against them as shall be
ust.
Given under my hand at Bellefonte, the
16th day of April, in the year of our
Lord 1917, and the one hundred and >
first year of the Independence of the
and
lvUnited States of America.
GEO. H. YARNELL,
Sheriff’s Office, Bellefonte, Pa., Sheriff.
April 16th, 1917. 62-16-4t
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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,
Bellefonte, Pa.
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DMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE.—Letters of
administration having been granted to
the undersigned upon the estate of
Theresa B. Taylor, late of Bellefonte borough,
deceased, all persons knowing themselves in-
debted to said estate are requested to make
prompt payment, and those having claims i
the same to present them duly authenticated for
settlement.
, HARRY C. TAYLOR,
| HARRA KELLER, Administrator,
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i 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 te
| said estate are requested to make prompt settle-
| ment, and those having claims against the same
| to present them duly authenticated for settle-
{ ment. CLARA TONER,
L. J. TONER,
W. HARRISON WALKER, Administrators,
62-14-6t ttorney. Bellefonte, Pa.
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Roadster 930.00 ** 985.00
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Chassis 4d 850.00 “ 885.00
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