Bemorealic Watcha, Bellefonte, Pa., September 14, 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 Jesuit Priest to Hold Mission at St. John’s Catholic Church. Announcement of a mission to be held in St. John’s Catholic church, Bellefonte, was made this week by the Rev. W. E. Downes, pastor of the church. The announcemcnt follows: A mission will be held in St Jehn’s Catholic church beginning Sunday, September 23rd. The custom of hav- ing missions has been in the Catholic church for centuries. The custom re- ceived a great impetus seven hundred years ago from the successful work of the friars, preachers organized by St. Dominie, to give missions. A mission means a time set apart in a special way for God, a time to re- call to mind and to meditate upon the great truths of Christianity. As the sermons during the mission are non- controversial, all lovers of Christ and His teachings are cordially invited to attend. Father J. P. M. Walsh, S. J., who is to give the mission, is a n.ember of the Jesuit order, the most famous relig- ious order in the world. It was founded by a wounded soldier, St. Ig- natius, of Loyola. His purpose was to have well-trained, hard-disciplined men as valiant soldiers of the Cross of Christ. His followers have lived up to the intention of their founder, one that reads like a romance, of the glo- rious: work of the Jesuit order in christianizing the Indians in the early days of this continent may be found in the works of Francis Parkman, the great historian. The Jesuits may be truly styled learned men. They have sixteen years of arduous study before their ordina- tion tc the priesthood. Father Walsh gave a mission in Tyrone last year. The editor of the Tyrone Herald, a non-Catholic, who attended all the sermons, said of him: “Father Walsh is a man of power- ful physique, rich voice, splendid cul- ture, and his is a most impressive per- sonality. His sermons are clothed in the choicest language, yet are so sim- ple and direct as to be clear as day to every understanding. He is undoubt- edly high among the most eloquent and polished orators who have ever spoken in Tyrone, and his deep earn- estness in his exhalted work carries profound conviction to his auditors.” Celebrated Golden Wedding. On the 12th day of September, 1867, Lemuel H. Osman and Miss Hannah E. McCormick, two well known young veople of the Pine Hall section, were united in the holy bonds of matrimo- ny, and on Wednesday cf this week they celebrated their golden wedding at their very comfortable home néar Pine Hall. Just fifty people were present to join with the happy couple in the day’s festivities which natural- ly included a big dinner. In fact, it might better be termed a “feast of good things,” for that is what it was in reality. Mr. and Mrs. Osman were kindly remembered by cheir friends with numerous presents as memen- toes of the esteem in which they are held by the people of that community. The only regret of Mr. and Mrs. Os- man was that two of tl.eir children live so far away from horae they could not be present on this occasion, name- ly: Mrs. Gertrude Sankey, in Idaho, and Sherman Osman, in Kansas. Their other children are Mrs. Henry Bloom, of Gatesburg; Mrs. S. Theodore Ritch- ey and Mrs. Susan Fry, Altoona. All of Mr. and Mrs. Osman’s mar- ried life has been spent on the farm a little west of Pine Hall, and of late years they have done considerable truck farming to accommodate the de- mand for vegetables and such like at State College. Both peorle are wide- ly known in that community for their activity in any movement that is for the public good. Mr. Osman is an old G. A. R. man, haviaz served dur- ing the Civil war and received a wound in the head at the battle of Gettysburg that has given him con- stant trouble ever sina. And it is therefore only natural that he should be an enthusiastic G. A. R. man. In his work in this line he is also ably as- sisted by his wife. Mrs. Osman is one of the leading women in the Lutheran church at Pine Hall, ‘where she has taught a Sunday school «lass for many years. Every Memorial day she marshals the Sunday school children for the parade and also superintends the gathering of flowers and the mak- ing of wreathes to place on the old soldiers’ graves. Both Mr. and Mrs. Osman are still enjoying good health and the “Watch- man” congratulates them upon having been permitted to spend such a long life together and hopes that both may be spared for years to come. An Announcement. The Bellefonte Heat and Light com- pany respectfully announces that steam will be furnished to the citizens of Bellefonte, beginning on the first day of October next. That the plant is now being repaired for that pur- pose. The company expacts to furnish gas as near the first of November next as possible. The material for the gas plant has been ordered and noth- ing but the delay in shipments will prevent the manufacture of gas by the above said period. For further particulars inquire of Wilbur Saxion, superintendent. REESE.—Martin S. many years conductor on the Snow Shoe branch of the Pennsylvania rail- road died very suddenly and unex- pectedly Sunday morning at the home of his brother-in-law, Ray Kretzing- er, at Duncannon, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Kretzinger motored to Snow Shoe last week and after spending a day or two returned home on Thurwday, taking with them Mr. and Mrs. Reese and their twe youngest children, Virginia and Marguerite. It was Mr. Reese’s vacation and he was having a most enjoyable visit. He retired to bed Saturday night apparently in the best of health and awoke at zix o’clock on Sunday morning in fine spirits. As it was a little too early to get up he played with his little daughter about fifteen .minutes when he remarked that he was feeling sick. He grew rapidly worse and despite all efforts of aid died about seven c¢’clock, death being caused by edema of the lungs. Mr. Reese was a son of Henry and Martha Reese and was born at Reese’s Settlement at the foot of the Alleghe- ny mountains on January 17th, 1858, hence was in his sixtieth year. His early life was spent at the parental home but as a boy in his teens he went to work as a track hand cn the Snow Shoe branch of the Pennsylvania rail- road. He worked assiduously and faithfully and in 1887 was appointed baggage master on the same road. In 1891 he was made extra conductor and in 1894 was promoted to conductor on the Snow Shoe as successor to Edward Austin, - As an employee he was al- ways courteous, painstakirg and care- ful, looking after the interest of his’ employers: as well as the public who came under his charge. He was a member of the Presbyterian church, of the Bellefonte Lodge cf Elks and the Veteran Employees association cf the Middle division P. R. R. Mr. Reese was twice married, his first wife being Miss Edith Holter, of Howard, whe died some twenty years ago. Two children by the first wife also preceded him to the grave. Fol- lowing the death of his first wife he married Mrs. James Haynes, who sur- vives with three little daughters, namely: Catharine, Virginia and Marguerite. He also leaves three step-children, George, Eversley and Elsie Haynes, all of Snow Shoe, and two brothers and two sisters, namely: Joseph Reese, living at the foot of the Allegheny mountain; Charles P. Reese, of Reese’s Settlement; Mrs. Lawrence Crider, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. J. W. Tate, of Altoona. Funeral :zervices were held at his late home in Snow Shoe at ten o’clock on Wednesday morning by Rev. J. J. Wolf, after which the remains were taken to Howard for interment in Schenck’s cemetery. Il speidhicc NORRIS.—The venerable Henry T. Norris, one of the best known resi- dents of Buffalo Run valley, died at his home at Fillmore last Friday .evening, after being an invalid from one to, two years ‘as the result of a stroke of paralysis. Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Notris, who came to this county direct from England, and was born in Buffalo Run valley on August 13th, 1834, hence at his death was 83 years and 25 days old. When a young man he learned the blacksmithing trade and early in life located at Fill- more where he followed his occupation for half a century or over, retiring only «= few years ago when compelled to do so by declining years. He was an ardent member of the Methodist church all his life, and an exemplary citizen in every way. His wife died a number of years ago but surviving him is one son, Charles Norris, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Rimmey, of Olean, N. Y. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters, namely: J. W. Norris, chief of police of Juniata; Daniel B., of Ak- ron, Ohio; Mrs. Harriet Pennington, of State College; Mrs. Jane Brother- ton, of Collinsville, ani Mrs. W. B. Wray, of Juniata. Funeral services were held at his late home at 1:30 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon by Revs. H. IF. Babcock and C. C. Shuey, after which burial was made in the Meyers cemetery. fleeser Il RODKEY.—James A. Rodkey, a re- tired employee of the Pennsylvania railroad, died at his home in Altoona last Friday afternoon as the result of internal injuries sustained about ten days previous when he fell from a shed roof in the rear of his home. Deceased was born in Pennsvalley, this county, on January 25th, 1839, hence was in his seventy-ninth year. Though his early life was spent in this county he located in Altoona about fifty years ago and worked for the railroad company until his retirement eight years ago. He is survived by four children, one brother, John Rod- key, of State College, aad two sisters, Mrs. Crater and Mrs. Albright, of Spring Mills. Burial was made in the Fairview cemetery, Altoora, on Mon- day afternoon. ll Il BLOWERS.—Mrs. Anna Blowers, of Tyrone, died at the Altoona hospit- al last Thursday evening, following an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. About a month ago she went to Hannah Furnace to nurse her daughter, Mrs. Edward Orwick, who was ill with the disease. The daugh- ter recovered but Mrs. Blowers be- came ill and died in a fortnight. She was born at Hannah Furnace and was forty-seven years of age. In addition to her husband she is susvived by four children, Mrs. Edward Orwick, of Hannah Furnace; Verna, Paul and David at home. Burial was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery near Han- nah on Saturday. ‘days. Reese, fori DALE.—Mrs. Catharine Dale, wid- | ow of the late John Dale, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Coble, at Houserville, on Saturday of last week, of general debility. She was a daughter of Martin and Catharine Houser and was born at Houserville on May 6th, 1837, making her age 80 years, 4 months and 2 She was a member of the United Brethren church practically all of her life, having joined the church when but fourteen years old. When not quite sixteen years old she was united in marriage to John Dale and the result of their union was thirteen children. Mr. Dale died twelve years ago but she is survived by nine chil- dren, namely: Martin Dale, of Akron, Ohio; Samuel, of DuBois; John, of Houserville; Sylvester, of Williams- port; Mrs. Sarah Behrer, of Buffalo Run; Mrs. Annie Way, cf Hollidays- burg; Mrs. William Ewmenhizer, of Rockview; Mrs. Grant Ccble, of Hou- serville, and Mrs. John White, of Rockview. She also leaves one broth- er, Samuel Houser, of Upper Sandus- ky, Ohio, and fifty-seven grandchil- dren, twenty-nine great grand-chil- dren and one great, great grand-child. Funeral services were held at the Coble home at 9:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning by Rev Lilly, assisted by Revs. Shuey and Huirmell, after which burial was made in the Houser- ville cemetery. ll Il SCHROYER.—Max F. Schroyer, a well known ‘young man of Altoona, died Sunday morning as the result of an attack of pneumonia. About six weeks ago he underwenz an operation for appendicitis, at the Altoona hos- pital, and had recovered to that ex- tent that he was taken home on Fri- day. On Saturday night he took a sudden turn for the worse and died early Sunday morning. Deceased was a son «f Charles H. and Emma Crosthwaite Schroyer, and was born in Bellefonte on May 9th, 1895, hence was in his twenty-third year. When but a child his parents moved to Altoona and hs was educat- ed there in the public schools. Since growing to manhood he had been in the employ of R. A. Meck, an electric- al contractor. He was z member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, of Altoona. Surviving him are his parents and the following brothers and sisters: Robert L., of Hunting- don, W. Va.; Mrs. W. T. Lee, Altoona; Gray M., of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. C. A. Humbert, of Altoora, and An- na B. and Ralph M., at home. . Funeral services were held at his late home at 2:30 o’cloct on Tuesday afternoon by his pastor, Rev. E. R. Heckman, assisted by Revs. J E. Weeks and I. E.. D. Stover, after which burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery. Il Il LUCAS.—James Lucas, a well known resident of Runville, died in the Bellefonte hospital last Kriday after a brief illnes§ that necessitafedsan op- | and Eller Lucas and was born in Bogg township on November 30th, 1849, making his age 67 years, 9 months and 10 days. He was a resi- dent of Runville for many years, fol- lowing the occupation of a day labor- er, and was honored and respected by all who knew him. He was married to Miss Annie Rue, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Grant Houseman, of Altoona; Mrs. James Parks, of Benner township, and Claude, of Snow Shoe. He also leaves lod one of its most experienced Works the following brothers and sisters: W. B. Lucas, of Runville; Alex., of Belle- fonte; Mrs. Robert Lanning, of Johns- town; Mrs. Nancy Kerns, of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Harry Estright, of Milesburg. Funeral services were held at his late home st ten o'clock yesterday morning, after which bur- ial was made in the Advent cemetery on the Divide. ll I POTTER.—Mrs. Mary Potter, wife of John Potter, of Boalsburg, died last Friday morning after a brief illness and operation. Several weeks ago she sustained internal injuries in jumping from a plum tree and the only hope of saving her life was an operation. But the latter disclosed the fact that the injury was of such a nature that there was no chance of her recovery. She was a daughter of Henry and Setta Lingle and was but twenty years of age. In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Eliz- abeth. She also leaves her parents and the following brothers and sis- ters: Mrs. George Glenn, of Belle- fonte; Mrs. Clyde Smith, of Boals- burg; Calvin, in the west; Elmer, Blanche and Margaret at home. Bur- ial was made at Zion on Monday morning. Il Ir HESS.—Claudius Buchanan Hess, a well known railroader, died at his home near Philipsburg on Tuesday morning of injuries sustained ina railroad accident five years ago while employed on the Atlantic Coast line. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hess and was born in Pennsvalley on September 11th, 1861, hence died on the fifty-sixth anniversary of his birth. For a number of years he lived at Charleston, S. C., but during the past few years had lived near Philips- burg. He is survived by three chil- dren, one brother and six sisters. Bur- ial will be made at Philipsburg this afternoon. Il Il WILSON.—Mr. and Mrs. Newton E. Wilson, of near Loveville, are mourning the death of their youngest son, “Little Buddy,” who died last Thursday. The funeral was held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon, bur- ial being made in the Friends burying ~pe made when over-a million. of our i : 5 *. + |best young men dre in the ranks. eration. He was a son of Benjamin best young The sum asked is sma!l when you ‘bus, Y. N. H. A,, and other organiza- HOSBAND.—William Hosband, a | MANY GRANGERS PICNICKING. well known resident of Union town- ship, died at his home at Dix Run last Saturday following a year’s illness | with diabetes. He was fifty-seven | years old and followed lumbering most | of his life. He never married but is | survived by the following brothers | and sisters: Samuel, George, John, i Elmer, Arthur, Wharton, Eunice and | Allen, all of Unionville, and Mrs. El- len McCool, of Ralston. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, bur- ial being made in the upper Union- ville cemetery. Vocational School Now in Session. The Gregg township vocational school located at Spring Mills opened on September 3rd, with a surprising- ly large attendance. Twenty-two boys enrolled in the agricultural de- partment and twenty-three girls ure taking the home-making course. Cen- sidering that school opened eariy. and that there is a great scarcity of labor on the farms, this is a very good be- ginning. Other boys and giris have signified their intentions of starting after the fall work is done. The en- rollment is much greater than was an- ticipated and sufficient accommeda- tions had mot been provided in tue shops, laboratories and sewing rooms. In order to take care of the pupils properly until more accommodations can be provided both boys’ and girls’ classes have been divided into two sec- tions. The work during the first week has been going along very nicely and the pupils showed an unusual amount of interest, in spite of the fact that all of the equipment and supplies have not arrived. In order to mest this condi- tion the regular schedule was modified somewhat, temporarily. A number cf the pupils are graduates of third grade High schools, who wish to com- plete the work of a first class High school. It will require such pupils two vears to do this. The school will re- ceive new pupils at any time for first, second, third, or fourth year work. Any »upils interested should see or communicate with the director of the vocational school, W. Vernon God- shall, or the department supervisors, Miss Nancy C. Hunter for the giris and W. W. Reitz for the hoys. The school took off Wednesday and Thursday of this week in order that the boys could take part in the stock judging contest put on zt the Grang- er’s encampment, by State College and the county Farm Burean. Libraries for Our Soldier Boys. The War Department has asked the American Library Association to take over the work of placing libraries in all camps, both in this country and abroad, where American soldiers and sailors are quartered. The President has laid great stress on the import- ance of this work and the cry that has come from the men already in the camps for something to read is an in- dication of the hig demand which will Plans have accordingly been made by the American Library Association for a nation-wide campaign beginning September 24-29 to raise a million dol- lars to equip and maintain these camp libraries. This amount, it is estimated, will carry the work through the war so that there will not be another call. think that it is less than one dollar per soldier. The National Red Cross has releas- ers to assist in raising this money. The Y. M. C. A., Knights of Colum- tions which are furnishing recreation centers in the camps are co-operating in the work and their buildings are be- ing used for the libraries whenever possible, thus doing away with all un- recessary expense, : Miss Hulings, of the Lock Haven ii- brary, has been appointed leader for Centre and Clinton counties. She will appoint her assistants who will make a thorough canvass of the districc so that all may have a chance to give. ‘Be ready to give your share when the solicitors make their rounds and help to make a success of this splendid ‘work. W. C. T. U. Elects Officers. At the annual meeting of the Belle- fonte W. C. T. U. the following offi- cers were elected for the coming year: President, Miss Rebecca N. Rhoads; first vice president, Mrs. James H. Potter; second vice president, Mrs. Walter Fay Carson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. James K. Barnhart; recording secretary, Mrs. D. I. Wil- lard; treasurer, Mrs. L. H. Gettig. Superintendent L. T. L., Mrs. Harry Menold; T. L. B., Mrs. George Lentz. The Union during the past year has been sewing for the local hospital, Needle Work Guild, and the deserving poor of the town. They have made a comfort bag for each man in Troop L and the hospital unit. A box of cloth- ing was made for the French orphans under the care of Mrs. Owen Johnson and money was sent for the purchase of an ambulance for service in France. The Thimble Bees so popular last year will be resumed about October 1st, to which all the members and their friends are cordially invited. The regular meetings of the W. C. T. U. will be held in the parlor of the Y. M. C. A. the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month, at 38 p. m., their room in Petrikin hall being gratuitously given to the Red Cross Chagter as their work room. ——Monday being a Jewish holi- day all the stores in Bellefonte con- ducted by members of that faith will be closed until six o’clock p. m. ground. ——Subscribe for the “Watchman”. The Big Encampment at Centre Hall Largely Attended. The forty-fourth annual encamp- ment of the Grangers of Central Pennsylvania at Grange park, Centre Hall, this week has been largely at- tended. In fact, the list of tenters for the week has been the largest ever re- corded at an encampment. Aside from the tenters hundreds of people went there daily in automobiles and other rigs. While the general admis- sion to the grounds has always been free and is this year, automobilists this year have been charged fifty cents for parking privileges. In the matter of exhibits the picnic is about on a par with former years, except the fruit and grain exhibit, which is one of the best ever gather- ed together at Grange park. The im- plement exhibit is also a good one, while there is a fair exhibit of poul- try. In addition to the regular program of speakers the Centre county Thresh- ermen and Farmers’ Protective asso- ciation held a meeting in the auditori- um on Wednesday moraing and dis- cussed questions of importance relat- ing to their work. The 1ausic on Wed- nesday was furnished by the Coleville band. Yesterday was naturally the big day of the week and the crowd was esti- mated at from six to eight thousand. The encampment will close today with a public auction of all stock and ex- hibits that may be offered for sale. Following is a list of the tent holders: TENT LIST, 191%. Centre Hall: —Leonard Rhone, D. 4 L. Bartges, George Gingerich; C. R. Neff, Samuel Durst, Mr. George Long, Mrs. Ow- en Osman, Brown Nale, Andrew Zettle, Kryder Frank, W. S. Slick, Hayes Zettle, Cloyd Brooks, Jewitt Brocks, Chas. Neff, George Emerick, Lloyd Brown, D. K. Kel- ler, Perry Luse, Jacob Sharer, I. M. Arney, ¥. W. Bradford, Abner Alexander, Grace Smith, Thomas Moore, John Moore, John Heckman, James Goodhart, M. M. Keller, Harry Fye, John Knarr, Ruth Smith, Jas. Stahl, Cleve Brungard, Thomas Delaney, E. S. Ripka, Geo. Benner, Clem Luse, Geo. Heckman, Henry Homan, Wm. Walker. Chas. Bartholomew, Wm. Colyer, John Ru- dy, George Potter, Edward Brown. Thom- as Smith, D. A. Boozer, S. W, Smith, C. F. Emery, Mrs. Flora Bairfoot,: Wm. Keller, Wm. Meyer, Wm. Fetterolf, Victor Auman, Kate Conley, Alvin Stump, Clyde Dutrow, Wm. Rishel, Frank Goodhart, Mrs. Martin Bartley, Elmer Royer, W. R. Neff, Mrs. Geo. Yarnell, C. M. Smith, Robert Bloom, W. S. Brooks, W. C. T. U.. Elliott Smith, Renna Wagner, State Grange, Richard Drooks, Bruce Runkle, Margaretta Tress- ler. Northumberland :—Adaline Mitchell. Renovo :—Samuel Welsh, C. J. Living- ston, Florence Sodor, Will Swenk, Arthur Kneply. North Bend :—Bruce Greth. Yeagertown:—Harry Armstrong. Linden Hall:—R. C. McClintic. Aaronsburg:—J. M. Harter, Chas. Wolf, Ellen Frazer, Ralph Stover. Madisonburg:—J. H. Roush. Sunbury :—J. B. McCormick. Glenn Union:—Elmer Stump, Ruth Wag- ner, Rebersburg:—C. H. Smull, Mrs. H. G. Miller, W. M. Bierly, W. J. Hackenberg, S. L. Gephart, J. W. Klinefelter. Lemont: — Wm. Houtz, Dale Frank Whitehill. Tyrone:—Edward Moore. Millheim :—Helen Colyer, Cora Seachrist. Milesburg :—Harry Ebbs, Bellefonte: —James Sommers, Jacob I. Hoy, Henry Shuey, S. I. Poorman, Thomas Jodon, Thomas Hazel, R. H. Olmstead, Mrs. Robert Walters, Isaac Miller, A. C. Grove, Thomas Weaver, Willard Dale, To- ner Spicer. Bellefonte, R. D.:—Amanda Mothers- baugh, Chas. Zettle, I. T. Hunsinger, John Spearly, M. Kline, Adam Hoover, Frank Musser, Wm. Straub, D. H. Shivery, Hen- ry Kline, Mrs. Smith, D. A. Grove, Luther Lansberry. Boalsburg :—Grant Bricker. Howard :—A. M. Woomer, John C. Hoy. Pleasant Gap:—Mrs. John, Noll, Mrs. Frank Weaver, Lee Brooks, Samuel Reish, Edna Wolf, John Myer, Virgie Bilger, Mar- ion Gettig, Lemon Dugan. ; 3 Oak Hall Station:—Mrs. Chas. Whitehill, Mrs. James Gilliland, Mrs. W. A. Ferree. Harrisburg :—Harry Osman. Zion: —Samuel Hoy, John Hoy. State College:—George Nearhood, John Dale, Mrs. J. L. Marshall, Cornelius Mus- ser. Orviston:—C. B. Page. Glen Iron:—Cora Osman. Williamsport:—A. I. Bloom. * Yarnell:—Thomas Malone. Martha Furnace:—Mrs. O. D. Eberts. Milroy :—Lot Conda. Pennsylvania Furnace:—Mrs. D. S. Pe- terson, Sara McWilliams. Altoona:—Wm. Herman. Spring Mills: —Dr. H. S. Braucht, M. A. Sankey, Wm. Sinkabine, C. P. Long, Y. W. C. A, Mrs. Ralph Rukard, R. E. Sweet- wood, D. W. Sweetwood, J. K. Bitner, Mrs. Charles Krape, Titus. Gramley, C. G. Deck- er, Cleve Eungard, C. B. Stover. Warriorsmark :—Isaac Beck. Glen Union:—George Condo. Beech Creek:—E. Nette Haagen. Bremen Shuey, Charles, Howard Colleges and Schools Open. The Pennsylvania State College opened for the 1917-18 school year on Wednesday and inquiry at the Regis- trar’s office yesterday brought the in- formation that the enroliment in the Freshman class up to that time was just 760. No estimate, however, could be given of the per cent of the old pupils that had returned or would re- turn, although the college officials have been counting on an attendance of approximately two thousand stu- dents. The Bellefonte Acalemy opened yesterday for its school year with an attendance of boarding students about equal to that of last year, which is be- tween eighty and a hundred, and headmaster James R. Hughes has hopes of a few more coming in within the next week or ten days. The Bellefonte public schools open- ed at ten o’clock on Monday morning with an attendance of 225 in the High school and 525 in the grades, a total of 750. Last year the enrollment was 215 in the High school and 575 in the grades, so that this year hows a gain of ten in the High school and a falling off of fifty in the grades. ——Frank Borgio, an Italian from Indiana county who was to have been electrecuted on Monday morning was granted a respite until the week be- ginning November 5th to enable his case to be taken before the board of pardons. Three Boys Killed in an Explosion. Several kegs of powder stored in an abandoned magazine without the pro- tection of a locked door resulted in the death, by explosion, of three boys near the plant of the Bellefonte Lime & Stone company, at Salona, on Satur- day. The dead hoys are: William Snyder, aged 11 years, son of W. A. Snyder, cashier of the Mill Hall bank. Harry and Charles Rockey, aged 12 and 10 years respectively, sons of Daniei Rockey, formerly of Sugar val- ley but now of Salona. The explosion happened at 9:45 o’clock on Saturday morning and Har- ry Rockey was killed instantly. The other two boys were horribly burned and blackened and they were taken to the Lock Haven hospital by Clinton Thompson, in his automobile. Snyder died in that institution at 12:45 o’clock and Charles Rockey at two o’clock. Just how the accident occurred will never be known. The boys left their homes in Salona in the morning and after strolling around the Central Railroad of Pennsylvania station wan- dered up on the hill and entered the old powder magazine. It was shortly after that that the explosion occurred. Employees on the Joan Thompson saw mill, a short distance away ran: to the scene of the explcsion and re- moved the blackened forms of the three boys, one dead and two still liv- ing. The remains of the Rockey boys were taken to Loganton where funeral services were held on Menday morn- ing and burial made in the Loganton cemetery. The Snyder boy was bur- ied in the Cedar Hill cemetery. Criminal Cases Disposed of. Judge Henry C. Quigley returned hcine on Friday evening from holding court at Ebensburg and on Saturday afternoon held a session of court at which the following cases were heard and disposed of: Commonwealth vs. Charles Frederic, sodomy. Sentenced to pay a fine of one dollar, costs of prosecution and undergo imprisonment in the Hunting- don reformatory. Commonwealth vs. John J. Godfrey, vagrancy. This is the man taken in- to custody some time ago in Gregg township by ex-sheriff A. B. Lee and brought to the Centre coanty jail. Up- on entering a plea of guilty sentence was suspended upon the payment of the costs, and the county was author- ized to accept his note for same. Commonwealth vs. Harry Kline, ar- rested as a tramp. During last week the prisoner was one of the gang who worked on the roads in Benner town- ship and the court suspended sentence upon the payment of costs. Commonwealth vs. George Mulber- ger, larceny. The prisoner plead guilty but sentence was postponed. Commonwealth vs. Robert Brown, larceny. Prosecutor, Lawrence Red- ding. Upon pleading guiity the pris- oner was paroled in th: custody of Charles Morris for a neriod of six months. Red Cross Work Going On, The Bellefonte Chapter of the American Red Cross has received as its quota the knitting of 200 sets of garments, which includes stockings, sweaters, wristlets and scarfs. Miss Lida Morris, who has charge of this department has been able to secure both the yarn and needles for this un- dertaking. Each person knitting an article or articles is requested to re- turn the same to Miss Morris as soon as each article is finished, with the full name of the knitter written on the ar- ticle. The stockings have been pur- chased with the excepticn of twenty- five pairs which are being knitted. The Ckapter has also received and has accepted as its full quota the equipping of two emergency cots. Mrs. R. S. Brouse and Mrs. J. L. Montgomery have been appointed chairmen of this department. Any person wishing to make a contribu-~ tion towards these cots will please call either Mrs. Brouse or Mrs. Montgom- ery on the telephone before purchas- ing the articles, that they may receive: the correct measurements. Haled Before Blair County Court. Daniel Sharer, of Bald Eagle, was called before the Blair connty court on Monday to answer to the charge of threatening to kill his wife, and the desertion and non-support of herself and four children, ranging in age from four months to seven y2ars. The hus- band lives on a farm in the upper Bald Eagle valley and the wife testi- fied that he drove her and the chil- dren away from home and her parents had been keeping them since. Other witnesses testified that Sharer had flourished a revolver and threatened to kill his wife. Mr. Sharer was rep- resented at the hearing by Clement Dale Esq., of this place. Judge Bald- ridge made an order requiring Sharer to pay his wife $30 a month and give bond in the sum of $300 to keep the peace. : More Movings. Mr. and Mrs. John Blanchard have arranged to close their house, going to spend the winter with Mr. Blanchard’s sisters, Mrs. Beach and Miss Mary Blanchard. James W. Herron has rented the half of the Shoemaker house and with his family will move there from Pleas- ant Gap as soon as possible. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Saxe have moved from Scranton to Minersville, Pa., where Mr. Saxe has accepted a position with the Pine Hill Coal Co. The condition of Mrs. Martin Cooney, which was thought to be crit- ical the early part of the week, is very much improved. yr $ Sr Re?
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