Beilin Bellefonte, Pa., May 18, 1917. P. GRAY MEEK, - - Editor. Terms of Subscription.—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to sub- scribers- at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance - - $1.50 Paid before expiration of year - 1.75 Paid after expiration of year - 2.00 EE — SUICIDE NEAR CLARENCE. Slavishman Takes Life Because He Thought Wife Unfaithful. Mike Sepreck, a Slavishman, com- mitted suicide last Thursday fore- noon by hanging himself to a tree within a hundred yards of the main road and not far from his home. Jeal- ousy of his wife is assigned as the cause for the man’s rash act. Sepreck blamed his wife for being unduly intimate with other men. On Wednesday evening he upbraided her for her faithlessness and a quarrel was the result. Finally Sepreck chas- ed his wife from the house and she went te the home of a neighbor, John Dichipka, where she spent the night. The next morning after her husband went to work in the Kelley Bros. mine Mrs. Sepreck returned home. Her husband evidently expected this action on her part as he returned home very unexpectedly and finding his wife there grabbed the butcher knife and declared he would kill her. Mrs. Sepreck ran from thc house and again sought refuge in the Dichipka home. Sepreck then left his home and a half hour later his body was discover- ed hanging from the limb of a tree. The man was about forty-five years old and in addition to his wife leaves six small children, the oldest being less than ten years. He belonged to two or more Slavish beneficial orders but payments of the benefits have been refused because he took his own life without any just cause, as the story regarding his wife being too in- timate with other men was declared to have no foundation, whatever. .Sepreck was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Clarence on Friday morning. ee Orders for Observance of Memorial Day, At a regular meeting of Gregg Post No. 95, G. A. R., last Saturday evening action was taken for the ob- servance of Memorial day as follows: Sunday, May 27th, Gregg Post, es- corted by Camp 887 P. O. S. of A, will attend divine service at the Re- formed church (morning service.) The same afternoon a.detail from the Post will hold memorial services at Meyer’s cemetery at 2 o’clock, Shiloh at 3:30 and Pleasant Gap at 5:30 o'clock. On Memorial day, May 30th, all pa- triotic organizations are hereby in- vited to participate in the parade, such as'Troop L, the Logan and Undine fire companies, P. 0. S. of A. ‘Spanish: War veterans, public school children, Red Cross Auxiliary, and all persons having a spark of patriotism are cor- dially invited to join the Post in hon- oring its comrades who have passed over the border line. The parade will form in the Dia- mond at 1:30 p. m. and move to the cemetery at 2 p. m. After short serv- ices at the cemetery the assemblage will réturn to the court house where the annual Memorial address will be delivered by Dr. E. H. Yocum. The Post invites all who can con- tribute flowers to send or leave them at the Post rooms on Tuesday, May 29th. No flowers are too rare or cost- ly to bedeck a soldier’s grave. Sunday, June 3rd, Memorial serv- ices will be held by a detail of the Post at Snydertown at 10:30 a. m.; Hublersburg at 2 p. m., and Zion at 4 o'clock. Good speakers will be pres- ent at all the above cemeteries. Friends and patriots prove your loy- alty by your presence at these serv- ices. By order of AMOS GARBRICK, Commander. EMANUEL NOLL, Adjutant, > Killed On the Railroad. J. G. Eisenhauer, of Aaronsburg, who for some time past had been em- ployed as night watchman in the big classification yards of the Pennsylva- nia railroad company at Northumber- land, was instantly killed on Monday morning by being struck by the fast Philadelphia newspaper train. Eisen- hauer was walking across a small ‘bridge he was guarding preparatory to going off duty at 6 o'clock and at 5:59 o'clock he was struck and killed. His skull was. crushed, left leg cut off and right shoulder crushed. The unfortunate man was born in Snyder county fifty-seven years ago but came to Centre county when yet a young man and had lived since at Millheim and Aaronsburg. He is sur- vived by his wife and seven children, namely, Merrill Eisenhauer, an em- ployee in the P. R. R. freight station in this place; Clarence, of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. Mary Weaver, of Aarons- burg; Philip, of Akron; Mrs. E. A. Auman, of J ohnstown; Marian and Harry, at home. The remains were taken to his home in Aaronsburg on Tuesday evening where funeral services were held and burial made yesterday afternoon. ro ——Mr. George Ingram, of east Lamb street, claims the championship so far in the line of growing potatoes this spring. He planted twelve pieces of potatoes in his hot bed and on Wed- nesday the stalks were so high he had to transplant them and when he did 50 he found young potatoes as large 2s hickory nuts. v : ga ———— 1 Funeral of Rev. Father McArdle. The funeral of the late Rev. Father McArdle, last Saturday morning, was one of the largest held in a great many years in Bellefonte. Not only did the members of his own par- ish turn out in full to pay this last tribute of love to one who had labored among them so untiringly and served them so well, but scores of others who revered the man through his life at- tested with their presence their grief over his death. Every church in Bellefonte was also officially repre- sented. The body of the venerable Catholic clergyman reclined on a temporary platform. and the following young men acted as a guard of honor: B. J. Beezer, John P. Saylor, J. Mac Heinle, John Woods, T. Collins Shoemaker, Joseph Ceader, Philip Shoemaker and Charles Doll. The Right Rev. Eu: gene A. Garvey, Bishop of the Altao:: na Diocese, officially presided at the service, had charge of the requiem mass and pronounced the final bene- diction. The divine service for the dead by the visiting priests was held from 9:30 until 10:30 o’clock. Requi- em mass began at 10:30. The mass celebrant was Rev. Fath- er J. N. Cordori; deacon, Rev. Frank P. Corcoran; sub deacon, Rev. Father Logan McKinley; master of ceremo- nies, Rev. Father Charles Gallagher, while the sermon was preached by Rev. Father B. A. O’Hanlon. The lat- ter was a beautiful and touching trib- ute to the life-work of Father McAr- dle and portrayed in deep sincerity the high estimation in which he was held by his church in general and by his neighbors and friends in Belle- fonte... At the conclusion of the mass the remains were conveyed to the Catholic cemetery where they were laid to a well-earned rest after a busy lifetime of work in the Master's cause. In addition to Bishop Garvey just forty-eight Catholic clergymen attended the funeral, as follows: Rev. Fathers Richard J. Farrell, Ehren- feld; Joseph A. Howard, Bellwood ; Philip Bohan, Johnstown; Peter Fox, Renovo; Frank P. Corcoran, Spangler; John J. Fox, Grampian; Joseph A. Novak, Snow Shoe; William 8. Davies, Lock Haven; Louis M. Moerscher, D. D., Lock Haven; Stephen P. McGarvey, Johnstown; J. M. Gileoghley, Williamsport; C. Logan Mec- Kinney, Dudley; Garrett B. Welsh, Por- tage; James Keenoy, Johnstown; C. J. Manley, Jersey Shore; John M. Quinn, South Fork; John N. Cordori, Johnstown; S. P. Caprio, Barnesboro: James B. Hebron, Renovo; H. M. O'Neil, Ebensburg; George W. Brown, Columbia; B. A. O'Hanlon, State College; Louis P. Donough, Loretto; Leo Bock, Altoona; J. H. Metchori, Lew- istown; F. D. Kittell, Loretto; Thomas Smith, Altoona; P. E. Vereker, Altoona; J. F. Loney, Tyrone; J. E. O'Conner, Gal- litzin; F. A. McGee, Cresson; John C. Dunphrey, Mt. Union; R. S. Walsh, Al- toona; J. P. Graven, Cresson; B. M. Con- ley, Juniata ; Joseph Farran, Ashville; James A. Tolan, Huntingdon; M. H. Smith, Altoona; J. F. Connelley, Snow Shoe; M. M. Sheedy, Altoona; M. J. Mun- ley, Casandra; F. J. Liddy, Altoona; J. N. Zazzars, D. D., Altoona; William Dwyer, Summit; J. McCook, Hollidaysburg; Charles". Gallagher, Bellefonte, and D. J. Lego and Angelus “O’Tiaughiin, mem- bers of fhe Order of Franciscus, of Loret- to. * fl te : MILLER.—Following an illness of several months David Miller, the well known’ merchant in Bush’s Addition, died at 12:25 o’clock on Tuesday af- ternoon. The cause of his death was pernicious anemia. Deceased was a son of George and Nancy Miller and was burn in Belle- fonte on September 1st, 1867, hence at his death was 49 years, 8 months and 14 days old. During his early life he worked at day’s labor and sixteen years ago he embarked in the merean- tile business in Bush’s Addition, con- tinuing in that line until his death. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., and a Mason in high standing, belonging to the Blue Lodge of Bellefonte, the Masonic Chapter and Constans Com- mandery. He was a member of the Presbyterian church since early man- hood and was elected an elder in the same in June, 1915. He was not only active in all church work but also in the Sunday school. Mr. Miller was an ardent temperance advocate and al- lowed no opportunity to go by to pro- claim his stand. He was a kind hus- band and a good neighbor and had many friends who sincerely mourn his death. On September 16th, 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Ir- vin who survives with no children. He leaves, however, his parents, living near Bellefonte, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. William Evey, of Valley View; Mrs. Harry Johnson and Mrs. Edward Brown, of Bellefonte; Mrs. Joseph Ayers, of Josephine, Ind.; William, Josephine and George, of Niagara Falls. The funeral will be held at two o’clock this (Friday) afternoon. The services at the house will be in charge of Rev. W. K. McKinney while burial in the Union cemetery will be in ac- cordance with the Masonic ritual. Il ) NESTLERODE.—Mrvrs. Irvin tlerode, of Beech Creek, died at the Lock Haven hospital last Friday morning following a brief illness with pneumonia. She was thirty-seven years old and had many friends inher home locality who deeply mourn her death. Surviving her are her husband and the following children: Ward, Clyde, Mary, Florence, Mabel, Marga- ret and Edna, all at home. She also leaves the following brothers and sis- ters: Harry and Ellsworth Rupert, of Mill Hall; Charles, Clyde and James Rupert, of Beech Creek, and Mrs. Fred Strawcutter, of Blanchard. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Blanchard at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon after which burial was made in the Fearon cemetery. er i lagher, after which burial was Nes- HR BLACK.—Rev. Albert A. Black, a former pastor of the Reformed church at Boalsburg, died at the old family homestead in Hartslog valley, Hunt- ingdon county, last Thursday morn- ing, following an illness of several months with an affection of the throat. | Deceased was born in Hartslog val- ley about sixty-seven years ago. He was educated at Franklin and Mar- shall College where he fitted himself for the ministry. He was pastor of the the Reformed church of Boalsburg for a period of twenty-two years and dur- ing that time endeared himself to his congregation and every one with whom he came in contact. Seven years ago he left Boalsburg to accept a call from the Reformed church at Derry where he remained two years. . Leav- ing. Derry he went to Troutville, Clearfield. county, where he ‘preached until illness overtook him during the winter when he was given a three month’s vacation. He went to the old family homestead in Hartslog valley but growing worse instead of bet- ter he resigned his pastorate at Troutville on March first. He is survived by his wife but no children. He also leaves a number of brothers and sisters. In the neigh- borhood of fifty people of Boalsburg, representing his old parishioners and the Boalsburg Lodge I. 0. O. F., of which he was a member, attended the funeral which was held on Saturday | morning, burial being made at Alex- andria. il I EMERICK.—Miss Jennie Emerick died at the home of her brother, jury commissioner Joseph A. Emerick, at Nittany, at two o’clock on Tuesday morning. She had been in rather del- icate health for some time and on Tuesday of last week became quite ill with the result that she grew steadily weaker until the end. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Emerick and was born on the old homestead at Nittany, where her en- tire life was spent, sixty-three years ago. She was a devout member of the Lutheran church and a woman of a lovable disposition and character. She is survived by three brothers and a sister, namely: Joseph A. Emerick, of Nittany; Elmer Charles Emerick, of Williamsport; Mrs. C. C. Rogers, of Pittsburgh, and John, somewhere in the west. Funeral services were held at her late home at ten o’clock yesterday morning by Rev. W. J. Shultz after which burial was made in the Snyder- town cemetery. Il I ot TONER.—Andrew C. Toner, a brother of the late James Toner, died in Elmira, N.Y., at noon on Saturday as the result of a stroke of paralysis. He was a son of John and Mary Toner and was born at Axe Mann forty-two years ago. His early life was spent in Centre county but of late years he had been in New York State. He never married but is survived by three sisters and one brother, namely: Mrs. Mary Curry, of Waddle; Musi Robert Morrison, .of Bellefonte; Mrs. J. L. Gingerich, of Brownsville, Pa., and Thomas Toner, of Jersey Shore. He had been a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose for a number of years. The remains were brought to Bellefonte Sunday afternoon and tak- en to the home of Mrs. James Toner, on Water street. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church on Monday morning by Rev. Fathers Stephen McGarvey and Charles Gal- made in the Catholic cemetery. : Il It BURROWS.—Miss Harriet C. Bur- rows, daughter of mail agent W. H. Burrows, of Tyrone, died on Thursday morning of last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. C. Woods, in Lu- therville, Md., after an illness of some months. She was born at Lock Haven where her early life was spent. Later the family spent several years in Bellefonte but the past ten years had resided in Tyrone. Surviving her are her father and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. A. C. Woods, of Lutherville, Md.; Misses Lavina and Nancy, at home; W. H. and Paul, of Niagara Falls, and J. M. Burrows, of Scranton. The remains were taken to the family home in Ty- rone where funeral services were held on Saturday morning after which the body was taken to Lock Haven for burial. Il Il BRUNGART.—Mrs. Florence B. Brungart, wife of Noah Brungart, died at her home at Smullton at four o’clock on Monday morning following an illness of some weeks with pneu- monia. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Grove and was born near Centre Hall on August 24th, 1881, hence was 35 years, 8 months and 20 days old. She is sur- vived by eight children, Russell, Lee, Helen, Paul, James, Mary, Sarah and Emeline. She also leaves her aged father, one brother and a sister, B. G. Grove, of Centre Hall, and Mrs. Frank Albright, of State College. The fun- eral will be held at 9:30 o’clock this morning, burial being made at Re- bersburg. | il WILSON.—Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife of Robert Wilson, of Water street, died at the Blair Memorial hospital, Huntingdon, on May 6th, following a prolonged illness with dropsy. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gates and was born in Centre county on April 19th, 1874, making her age 43 years and 17 days. She is survived by her husband and four children; also her father and three brothers. The funeral was held on Tuesday of last week, burial bei made in the cemetery at Shaffersville. ! A, PHEASANT.—Mrs, Mary R. Pheas- | ant, wife of Joshua R. Pheasant, of Mt. Eagle, died on Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Brumbaugh, on the Pleasant Valley road near Altoona. She had been ailing for some time with a com- plication of diseases and over three weeks ago went to visit her daughter. She grew rapidly worse and her death was the result. Her maiden name was Mary McCor- mick, and she was born in Sinking valley on September 10th, 1848, hence was in her sixty-ninth year. Practic- ally all her married life had been spent at Mt. Eagle. She was a mem- ber of the Methodist church for many years and a woman who was highly respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, an old Civil war veteran, and the follow- ing children: Mrs. Thomas Shaugh- nessey, of Bellefonte; Mrs. John Brumbaugh and Mrs. Carrie Kuhn, both of Altoona. She also leaves these brothers and sisters: John McCormick, of Hollidaysbhurg; Mrs. Harry M. Hileman and Mrs. Belle Hileman, of Altoona, and Mrs. Levina Matthews, of Hollidaysburg. Funeral services were held at eight o'clock on Monday evening at the Brumbaugh home, by Rev. George F. Boggs, of the Methodist church, and on Tuesday morning the remains were taken to Mt. Eagle for interment. Il Il DORNBLAZER.—W. H. Dornbla- zer, one of the most prominent and best known residents of Lamar, died on Tuesday night after a lingering illness with heart trouble, aged seven- ty-two years. He was a charter mem- ber of St. Paul’s Methodist church at Lamar, a member of the Grange and the Knights of the Golden Eagle. His wife died last March but sur- viving him are one son and three daughters, namely: Arthur, of Ha- gerstown, Md.; Catharine and Dora, at home, and Mrs. H. G. Rumberger, of Kansas City, Mo. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. J. P. Krape, of La- mar, and Mrs. J. W. Burrell, of Mill Hall. The funeral will be held at 9:30 o’clock tomorrow morning, burial to be made in St. Paul's cemetery, La- mar. Il Il WILLIAMS.—Mrs. Joseph Wil- liams, a life-long resident of Blanch- ard, died on Monday night of last week after a brief illness with pneu- monia, aged eighty-five years. She had only recently returned from spending the winter with her children in DuBois. Mr. Williams died twen- ty-seven years ago and of her ten children only four survive as follows: Mrs. Joseph Shick, of Johnsonburg; Mrs. Emma Harding and William, of DuBois, and James, at home. Funeral services were held in the Disciple church last Thursday afternoon by Rev. Walter L. Dudley, after which burial was made in the Disciple cem- etery. . Il Il RACHAU.—Israel Rachau, a retir- ved fermen living ‘neat 'Madisonburg, died last Saturday after a week’s ill- ness, aged 83 years, 1 month and 18 days. He followed farming all his life until his retirement about twelve years ago. He was twice married, both his wives preceding him to the grave. He is survived, however, by eleven children and one sister. Burial was made at Madisonburg on Tuesday morning. ! fl all HARRIS.—Miss Anne B. Harris, the; only sister of Mrs. F. Potts Green, died at her -home at Mifflinburg early | Tuesday morning, after a long illness dating from a fall which resulted in a broken hip. Burial was made in the family plot in Lewisburg Saturday afternoon. « ° ——George Hoover, of Valley View, had his right arm badly crushed on Monday when a big rock rolled against it while at work at the Cen- tre County Lime company’s plant. ———Charles Glenn, of State Col- lege, left last Saturday for fort Slo- cum, to which barracks he was assign- ed after enlistment in the regular ar- my as an engineer. He is the only son of Reuben Glenn, formerly of the College and now in Oklahoma, and was a Sophomore at State. > ——Blanchard will have a big flag raising on Sunday afternoon when the Stars and Stripes will be unfurled on the school house jawn. The flag will be presented by the Blanchard Lodge I. 0. 0. F. It will be raised by Capt. J. A. Quigley and the speakers for the day will include Judge Henry C. Quig- ley, Rev. A. D. Bateman and Rev. George F. Prentice. . —Centre county friends of Capt. Walter B. McCaskey will be interest- ed in knowing that he recently passed a successful examination for major and his promotion to that office will likely take place in the near future. During the past year he has been sta- tioned at Eagle Pass, Texas, but just recently he was sent to Fort Sheridan, Ill., which is on the outskirts of Chi- cago. 2 ——Col. J. L. Spangier last Satur- dey received notice of his appoint- ment on the Council of National De- fense, with headquarters at Washing- ton, D. C. He will be assigned to the committee on labor, the duties of which are to deal with strikes, lock- outs and labor troubles. Col Spang- ler’s duties will require his presence in Washington a good part of the time. Bellefonters can feel proud of the fact that the town is represented on the Council of National Defense, and by a man like Col. Spangler. He is loyal and patriotic to the core and will give of his time and ability free- ly and in good measure. Cowdrick-Grobb.—A very pretty wedding took place in the Baptist church at Niagara Falls at seven o'clock on Monday morning of last week when Mahlon Cowdrick, a son of Mrs. Lamar S. Stevenson, and Miss i Pearl L. Grobb, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. ‘Grobb, of Niagara Falls, were united in marriage by the pastor, Rev. McLean, the ring cere- mony being used. _ The bride is an accomplished musi- cian and a charming young woman. The bridegroom is a stonemason by occupation and an industrious and en- terprising young man. The young couple came to Bellefonte and spent part of their honeymoon with the bridegroom’s aunt and uncle, Mrs. ‘E. A. Nolan and H. E. Garbrick, at Cole- ville. English—Sharer.—Ralph C. Eng- lish and Miss Ella Sharer, both of Port Matilda, were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Harry Miller, of Altoona; at three o’clock on Tuesday afternoon, the ceremony be- ing performed by justice of the peace W. B. Fickes. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Annie Rangdale were the only wit- nesses. Following the ceremony they departed east on a wedding trip. Re- turning they will locate at Port Matil- da where the bridegroom occupies a farm. Barr—Stryker.—Andrew R. Barr, the well known captain of police on the Tyrone division of the Pennsylva- nia railroad, and Miss S. Blanche Stryker, of Sinking valley, were mar- ried at the parsonage of the Arch Springs Presbyterian church on Wed- nesday of last week by the pastor, Rev. Walter K. Harnish. Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their home in Tyrone. Smith—Martz.—Willard Smith, son of Robert Smith, and Miss Ruth Martz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Martz, both of Tusseyville, were quietly married on Saturday evening at the parsonage of the Lutheran church at Centre Hall, by the pastor, Rev. Kurtz. Behrer—Way.—Ira T. Behrer, of Buffalo Run valley, and Miss Ivalu Belle Way, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Way, of Halfmoon valley, were married at ‘the Methodist par- sonage on Wednesday afternoon by the pastor, Dr. Ezra H. Yocum. Co-Eds at State College Study Wire- : less Operating. Seventy girl students at The Penn- sylvania State College have organiz- ed a reserve unit of wireless telegraph operators. They expect to offer their services to the government after they have become proficient. Practical work with Marconi instruments and lectures are given regularly to the class of co-eds by F. R. Amthor, a student expert in military telegraph- ic communication. Twenty-five other young women are learning flag. sig- naling. : With more than five hundred of the men students already out of college for patriotic service under arms and on farms, the girls said they would not be outdone. Immediately they formed Red Cross units, took lessons in first-aid work and established the class in wireless telegraphy. This Week Twenty Years Ago. A bicycle traffic ordinance passed first reading in borough council, the maximum speed limit being eight miles. z A car load of corn contributed by Nittany valley farmers was . started on'its way to famine-stricken India. Charles McClellan’s tailor shop was robbed of a suit belonging to John M. Dale, a coat of J. L. Montgomery and Harry Keller's vest. Deaths included Oliver P. Kreamer, of Milesburg; Harold Long, of How- ard, and Mrs. Sarah Runner, of Blanchard. : Wheat sold at 75 cents, corn 30, oats 18, potatoes 25, butter 18 and eggs 10 cents. : *oe ——Headquarters for Victor talk- ing machines, records, and supplies.— Cohen & Co. 20-1t ——Between three and four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon sparks set fire to the roof of the house of John Kozir, an Italian living on the hill near the old Nittany furnace, and be- fore anything could be done to extin- guish the flames the fire had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the building. Neighbors, however, assisted the family in get- ting out their furniture and they saved everything but two cans of lard. The house was owned by Kozir and notwithstanding the fact that he had some insurance his loss will be keenly felt. The Undine fire company re- sponded to an appeal for help and was able to save several other houses that for a time were threatened with de- struction but were unable to save the Kozir dwelling. ——The Bellefonte branch of the Nedlework Guild of ‘America com- menced their relief work on Febru- ary 22nd. Up to this week the total number of finished surgical dressings amounts to 1630, including hospital night-shirts and garments for the ref- ugees. The W. C. T. U. “Thimble Bee” and the sewing circle of the Re- formed church have given kind assist- ance. One box of 484 articles has been sent to France. Most of the work on hand now is for the American Red Cross. The branch will continue war relief work indefinitely. ——Constable Howard Smead went out to Pittsburgh on Tuesday and brought back Brady Foore, wanted here on a charge of wife desertion and non-support. —The “Watchman” has all the news a, | Bellefonte Methodists Celebrating the Centennial of Their Church. This has been a wonderful week in the history of the Bellefonte Metho- dist church. The elaborate program which was published in the “Watch- man” two weeks ago is being carried out to the letter with the one excep- tion occasioned by the failure of Bish- op Hamilton to appear for his en- gagements on Sunday. The church was crowded at the morning service to hear the great orator of the general church, but the audience was doomed to disappointment for the reason that he was ill at his home in Washington and could not possibly get here. Dr. Yocum preached the sermon and so far as the quality of the message was concerned the thoughtful person in the pew could have hoped for nothing finer from the Bishop had he been in the pulpit. Addresses of Monday evening were of a reminiscent character, and in addi- tion the historical address prepared by the pastor was given. This last address with a synopsis of the week’s proceedings, will doubtless be pub- lished in pamphlet form before long. Tuesday evening the fraternal serv- ice was a pronounced success, The addresses indicated on the program were timely, and greatly appreciated by the audience. Wednesday evening the “Honored Ministers” had their chance, and spoke with freedom and with profit to the large audience. The reception given to them by the Ladies Aid So- ciety was finely planned and execut- ed. A royal social hour was enjoyed by a great company of people. De- lightsome refreshments were served. The ladies deserve great praise for their management of this delightful function. The celebration proper will close this (Friday) evening with a great message by Bishop McDowell. Wednesday. evening Rev. S. B. Evans preside and Revs. Houck, Con- ner, Stein and Carver spoke. Last night Dr. Geo. Edward Reed spoke on Patriotism to a crowded au- dience. Judge Quigley having been out of town was unable to preside as per the program. The Sunday school intensive cam- paign will begin on Saturday and con- tinue for ten days, under the direction of Rev. E. C. Keboch, a most gifted and expert worker in this field. East Linn street was in a pan- ic last Friday afternoon when Evan Blanchard, Billy Curtin, Alexander Morris Jr. and Jimmy Potter, kiddies of ages running from four to six years disappeared as if the earth had swal- lowed them. Thev had announced that they intended “taking a hike” up onto Curtin street, a square away from their homes, but when they had gotten that far Billie Curtin remem- bered that his grandmother owns a farm about four miles down the Jack- sonville road. So the four little ras- cals set out for a real “hike.” When they were nowhere to be found at five o'clock that evening a general alarm was sent out, automobiles were requi- sitioned and a town-wide search be- gan. No trace of them was discover- ed and as each searching party return- ed there were a lot of mothers and aunties about ready to collapse. Fi- nally the kids were found coming in Curtin street. They had gotten down the road as far as the Brockerhoff farms and there they saw a lot of fence rails stacked in a fleld. Child- like they imagined them to be Indian tents and decided to beat it for home without further investigation. They ‘were a tired, foot-sore, sleepy little lot when they were finally bundled away to bed. awe : ——The Williamsport Archdeacon- ry meeting of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the board of missions met at St. John’s parish, Bellefonte, May 15th and 16th. The meeting was opened at 3 o’clock, the speakers being Mrs. J. F. Bullett, of Harrisburg diocese, president, Mrs. Paul E. Wirt, ef Bloomsburg; Mrs. A. H. Wooley, of Danville, and Miss Mary Hirlinger, of Philipsburg. At the evening mission- ary service held in the church, the speakers were, Miss Littell, of New York, and Rev. Tindel, of Williams- port. Following this was a reception given in the parish house. With Thursday morning’s interesting ses- sion the meeting closed. The more than fifty delegates were delighted with Bellefonte and Bellefonte hos- pitality. Social Doings of the Week. Mrs. William Bottorf entertained Thursday afternoon of last week, five tables of five hundred being in play. Monday evening Miss Ethel Wetzel was hostess at a party in celebration of her birthday. Members of the glee club of Penn State being her honor guests. Mrs. H. M. Wetzel entertained a Wetzel family party Tuesday even- ing in compliment to her mother and sister, Mrs. Hemmelwright and Mrs. Schneller. Fifteen of Mrs. H. S. Taylor's friends were her guests at a dinner party given at the Country club Wed- nesday evening. ——The fourth annual conference of the Mountain Arts association will be held at the State Normal school in Lock Haven today and tomorrow. To- morrow morning Prof. Jonas E. Wag- ner, superintendent of the Bellefonte public schools, will deliver an address on “The Vocational Duty of the Pub- lic Schools.” Do not for any reason forget your donation to the rummage sale, however small or valueless it seems to you it is greatly needed. If it be im- possible to take it to the Bush Arcade telephone Mrs. Brouse at once, that she may have it sent for, as the sale will open tomorrow. (| or
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