———— Pemorratic Waid, Bellefonte, Pa., May 3, 1918. County Correspondence Items of Interest Dished up for the Delectation of “Watchman” Read- ers by a Corps of Gifted Correspondents. BOALSBURG. Ralph Rishel spent Monday after- noon in Altoona. Miss Ida Segner spent several days at Oak Hall last week. Chester Johnson spent several days with his parents at Pine Grove Mills, last week. Miss Lillie Dale returned Sunday from a week’s visit with friends in State College. Rev. M. J. Ross, of Tyrone, recent- ly visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Keller. Mrs. Harry Hoy and son Carl, of State College, are visiting at the home of Charles Mothersbaugh. Miss Madaline Markle, of Oak Hall, spent several days with her grands parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Poor- man. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Glenn and daughter, Miss Mary, of Bradford, were guests of Mrs. Glenn’s mother, Mrs. Woods, last week. Joseph Ross and Harry Spicer, of Pleasant Gap, accompanied by Ralph and Marion Dale, of Oak Hall, motor- ed through town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Mothersbaugh visited at the home of Samuel Glenn, on the Branch, going out to see Mrs. Glenn, who has been seriously ill. A play entitled “The Loyal Friend,” will be given in Boal hall on Satur- day evening, May 4th, at 8 o’clock. Proceeds for the benefit of the Red Cross. Admission, 25 and 15 cents. Samuel Heilman and daughter and J. M. Wieland and daughter Grace and son Daniel, of Heilmandale, Leb- anon county, greeted friends in town, having motored here on Sunday, re- turning home on Monday. Charles Plummer and Orie Rupp motored from Altoona on Saturday and were accompanied home Sunday by Mrs. Plummer, who had been vis- iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rupp, for a few days. Capt. Theodore Davis Boal and Ray Lucas were home on brief fur- loughs last week. Capt. Boal was here for only one day while Ray Lu- cas spent the week-end with his par- ents and friends, leaving Monday for New York. : William McWilliams and daughters and Miss Anna Mary Goheen, of Rock Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Newton Hess, J. S. Dale, Miss McBride and Edwin and Miss Mildred Dale, of State Col- lege; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hess, of Pine Grove Mills; Mr. and Mrs. Clem- ent Dale, of Houserville; Mrs. Rals- ton and son Hugh, and Miss Brooks, of Centre Hall, were in town Sunday evening for the baccalaureate sermon. CENTRE HALL. Asher Stahl and small son Robert, of Altoona, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. James Stahl. Ethel Rowe spent the week-end with her friend, Ida Sweetwood, at the Bloomsburg Normal school. Reuben Garis and family, of Pitts- burgh, were guests of Mr. Garis’ par- ents in this place during the past week. Miss Jennie Thomas and her sister, Mrs. William Reitz, left on Monday for a two week’s visit with friends in Towa. Rev. Harry Buck, a Presbyterian minister from Ohio, spent several days at the home of his sister, Mrs. Frank Geary. The wedding of Ralph Homan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Homan, and Miss Long, of Penn’s Cave, took place last week at Beaver, Pa. Mrs. Katherine Dale and Miss Mol- lie Hoffer returned home last week, after spending the winter at State College with the Dr. Hoffer Dale fam- ily. Mrs. Clayton Homan returned to her home in this place on Monday, after a short wedding trip, while her husband resumed his duties at Camp Sherman, Ohio. “RUNVILLE. E. R. Lucas, of Altoona, was the guest of L. J. Heaton last Sunday. Mrs. James Snyder, of Wingate, visited her sister, Mrs. James Witmer, last Sunday. William Walker, of Grampian, is the guest of his brother, Forden Walker, in this place. Mrs. Sadie Kunes, of Williamsport, is spending a few weeks with Mrs. W. T. Kunes, in this place. The people of this community, after learning late Saturday afterneon that Earl G. Emenhizer could be present at the band hall that evening, rallied together and gave him a general re- ception, he being the first of our boys called to the colors. After singing several patriotic songs, Rev. Bradley, E. S. Bennett and Miss Ida Witmer made short addresses, then all partook of refreshments, which were enjoyed fully. Earl Emenhizer has been a good son and brother and cannot help being a ood soldier, and all his friends wish him all the good things that can come to him and a safe re- turn to his home and friends. COLEVILLE. Leonard Rhoads is able to be around after several weeks illness. Oscar Davis, the ' obliging young clerk in Garbrick’s store, spent several days in Johnstown. Miss Pearl Reeser returned to her home in Snow Shoe after a week's visit with relatives. Mrs. Lattimer Billett and two daughters spent several days with her mother, Mrs. Sol. Barlett, at State College. Harry McMurtrie, one of the first members of Boal troop, was home from Camp Upton on a seventy-two hour furlough. His company left Camp Hancock Sunday, April 21st. LEMONT. William Fogleman was Camp Lee, Virginia, Tuesday. A good many of the farmers are busy sowing oats and a few have fin- ished. The outlook for a large fruit crop this year is fine, as very few of the blossoms have been frozen. Monday was a nice day, ending with a fine rain, which was certainly need- oe as the ground was getting quite ry. Monday afternoon a train load of 250 boys came to town on their way to State College to the boys’ training camp. The swallows have come to tell us that spring is here, although we can still see a few snow-birds flying along the fences. Harold Rishel came up from Wilkes- Barre last week for a few days’ visit at the home of his parents, near Oak Hall Station. Edward Rhoades was home a few days last week before going to Buf- falo, N. Y., for his final examination for the U. S. navy. The Ensign Oil company put in two new tanks this week, making in all four. Looks as though they are do- sent to ling a good business. Mrs. Clayton Etters, who has been in a hospital in Buffalo for some time, is so much better that they intend bringing her home today. Emanuel Shuey, of Illinois, spent a few days in town last week, that being the first time he has visited the town in eighteen or twenty years. The musical entertainment given in the P. O. S. of A. hall, last Wed- nesday evening, by a blind man, was greatly enjoyed by all who had the privilege of hearing him. The Oak Hall Lime and Stone com- pany have been putting in full time of late, and send out about twenty cars of stone each week, which makes things brisk around here. Passenger Travel May be Curtailed by National R. R. Z Curtailment of passenger traffic by sharp increases in passenger rates and by the elimination of competing over-night trains between middle west commercial centers is expected to be ordered soon by the railroad adminis- tration. Interchangeable tickets will be in- troduced’ at the same timt to reduce the inconvenience to. a minimum. These steps are being worked out in detail now, and as soon as completed, will be ordered into effect by Direc- tor General McAdoo. “Passengerless days” have been un- der consideration, railroad adminis- tration officials stated, but such action is not deemed necessary now, with the return of moderate weather. Under the new passenger conserva- tion plan every upper berth will be occupied. Heretofore, trains have been running with half the berths empty in many cases. Railroad of- ficials are convinced that the public will be willing to occupy upper as well as lower berths in the interest of im- proved transportation. Trains will be run only when load- ed to capacity. Additionl trains and coaches will be put on only when traf- fic demands. Club and buffet cars will not be permitted. The exact percentage of increase in passenger’ fares has not been de- cided upon. Experts admit that such a light in- crease as one or two per cent. will not achieve the purpose sought. It is pos- sible this increase will affect only holders of sleeping car tickets and that ordinary day coach travelers will not be obliged to pay the increased fare.—Reformatory Record. Clean Seed Before Sowing. Cleaning and grading the small grains for spring sowing should be done before the spring rush in prepar- ing the land and sowing the seed. Wheat, oats, barley and flax can be improved for seeding by running the seed through the fanning mill at least once. The cleaned grain will run through the drill or other seeding machinery more evenly and thus in- sure a more uniform stand than can be obtained from uncleaned grain. Cleaning grain removes most of the weak and diseased kernels, many of which may not grow at all, or if they do grow are likely to produce small, weak plants. Uniformly large, plump kernels germinate more evenly, pro- duce stronger plants, and yield more than ungraded grain containing small, shrunken kernels. Thorough cleaning also removes a large part of the weed seeds the grain contains. The preparation of the land for seeding destroys many seeds that are in the ground and thus helps to keep weeds in check, but the vatue of this work is largely lost if foul seed is sown. Although the small grain of the 1917 crop, except in North Dakota and Montana, is mostly of excellent qual- ity for seed, yet it is well worth while to run this grain through the fanning mill at least once. No avoidable chances should be taken in sowing the 1918 crop. The very best seed available should be used. Increases in yield of from 2 to 5 bushels or| more to the acre are often obtained from sowing clean, large seed, but a gain of even a bushel to the acre will mean big wages for the days spent in getting seed ready for sowing. The screenings have a value for feed and none for seed. : Should Survive. “Do you think this poem of mine will live 2” “It ought to. tough?” It seems pretty CASTORIA Bears the signature of Chas. H.Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. N OAK HALL. How Trout Change Color. Anglers are familiar with the fact that trout change color, chameleon- like, in conformity with the character of the bottom over which they exist. If the fish frequents a part of a stream where the water flows over white sand, it becomes nearly white; the reverse is true if it frequents a part where the bottom is of dark clay or Moss. A fervent follower of Izaak Walton, who had long been curious to learn how rapidly this transformation takes place, captured a small trout last summer and placed it in a white porcelain tray through which he caus- ed a stream of clear water to flow. In a few days the fish began to grow lighter in color, and before the week ended was a very light yellow, with stripes and spots only slightly darker. His next experiment was to place a thin sheet of hard, black rubber on the bottom of the tray. In less than a week the trout had become a dark slate, nearly black, with the markings almost indistinguishable. In his third experiment he changed the fish to a dark olive green merely by covering the bottom of the tray with moss. This change took place more rapidly than had the others, ow- ing, doubtless, to the fact that the fish was already dark. The fisherman then restored the tray to its original color—white—and permitted the trout to fade to a lem- on yellow. He then sprinkled a layer of brick dust over the bottom, and the fish very promptly turned to a decid- edly reddish hue. His last experiment was to cover the bottom with mica sand, which wrought the most rapid change; in three days the fish became a light straw color. To determine the cause for this col- or variation, the angler repeated the entire series of experiments in a dark- ened room. Here it required three times as long for the various changes to take place—a difference that seems to indicate that the changes are pro- duced by the astion of the light rays on the skin pigment, and not by any conscious effort on the part of the trout.—Ex. How the Muskrat Does Its “Bit.” A small but patriotic American mammal is fighting for us “over there.” It is doing the Central Pow- ers a lot of damage. The creature is none other than the muskrat. And that certainly seems odd, because it is an animal native exclusively to America. However, the matter is easily explained. A wealthy Bohemian nobleman, vis- iting Canada about a dozen years ago, became interested in muskrats and made up his mind that it would be a good idea to introduce so valuable a fur-bearing rodent into his own country. So he took four pairs home with him alive. On arriving they were liberated, and their progeny, finding few natur- al enemies in their new environment, proceeded to multiply at a fabulous rate. In this country the female muskrat porduces only one litter a year, but in Bohemia she brings three or four litters into the world annually. As a result the muskrats in Bohe- mia already number billious. They destroy the crops, catch and eat the fish in the fishponds (which in Aus- tria are an important source of food supply) and do much other damage. In short, they have become a plague. They are beginning to overrun Mora- via and Saxony, and the expectation is that before very long all Germany will be afflicted by their depredating swarms. ——Of the 60,700,000-horse power of water power in the United States, all but 5,300,000-horse power is run- ning to waste. Medical. That Bad Back Do you have a dull, steady ache in the small of the back—sharp, stab- bing twinges when stooping or lifting —Xkidney and bladder disorders? For bad back and weakened kidneys Bellefonte residents recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills. Read this Bellefonte woman’s statement. Mrs. Mattie Evey, R. F. D. 1, says: “Off and on for years I suffered from kidney trouble. My back was stiff and sore and I had a dull pain across my loins. There was a dull, heavy feeling in my head and black spots often floated before my eyes. Dizzy spells were common and I usually felt languid. Doan’s Kidney Pills were the only remedy I ever took that did me any good. Others of the family have taken them and have had as quick relief as I. We keep Doan’s Kidney Pills on hand and recommend them whenever we can.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Evey had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 63-18 (Get the Best Meats. You save nothing by buying poor, thin or gristly meats. I use only the LARGEST AND FATTEST CATTLE and supply my customers with the fresh- est, choicest, best blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are no higher than poorer meats are elsewhere. I always have —— DRESSED. POULTRY — Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want. TRY MY SHOP. P. L. BEEZER, High Street. 34-34-1y. Bellefonte, Pa. FINE JOB PRINTING 0—A SPECIALTY—o0 AT THE WATCHMAN OFFICE. There is no style of work, from the cheapest “Dodger” to the finest BOOK WORK, that we car: not do in the most satis- factory manner, and at Prices consist. ent with the class of work. Call on or Six pupils of the Oak Hall school took the examination to enter Boals- burg High school, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Dale and Mrs. A. C. Peters made a business trip to Bellefonte on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Wayne Rishel, who has been afflicted with rheumatism the past few weeks is still unable to walk. Miss Frances Segner, of Boalsburg, was a ‘very pleasant visitor with her sister, Mrs. Edward Zong, on Wed- nesday. W. E. Homan and E. C. Louder mo- tored to Altoona on Saturday and re- turned Sunday, after attending a meeting at that place. The social at the Luther Dale home on Thursday evening, given by the ladies organized class of the Boals- burg Lutheran Sunday school, was a great success. The class profited to the extent of $27.00. How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes No girl is pretty if her eyes are red, strained or have dark rings. ONE WASH with pure Lavoptik eye wash will brighten the eyes and a week’s use will surprise you with its INCREDIBLE results. A small bot- tle Lavoptik is guaranteed to make eyes healthy, sparkling and vivacious. The quick change will please you. Aluminum eye cup FREE. Grenn’s Pharmacy Co., Bellefonte, Pa. 36-18 Hood's Sarsaparilia. Attorneys-at-Law. Take Peptiron Now Needed in the Spring by Pale, Weak, Nervous People. Peptiron is in the form of pills, chocolate-coated, pleasant to take, easily assimilated, and is the most successful combination of iron of which its makers, C. I. Hood Co. Lowell, Mass., have any knowledge. You must have an abundance of iron in your blood if you are to be keen, quick and fit in the battle of life, overcome obstacles and know no such thing as failure. For several reasons lack of iron in the blood is more no- ticeable in the Spring than at any oth- er time. Besides iron, Peptiron includes pep- sin, nux, celery and other tonics, nerve helps and digestives. It gives strength, color and body to the blood; reddens pale cheeks, steadies the nerves, improves the digestion, nour- ishes and gives stamina to the whole body. It is the tonic Spring medicine for you and for your family. 63-16 CHICHESTER SIPILLS . THE DIAMOND BRAND. , Ladies! Ask your I; it, for- - ©Ohi-ches-ier’s Diamon: ran Pills in Bed and Gold metallic boxes, sealed with Blue! Ribbons Take no other. Buy of your : Drugs Ask for OINI-OHES. DIAMOND BRAND PILLS, for years known as Best, Safest, Always Reliable SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE FINE GROCERIES | son. Prices are somewhat, but not strongly above the lev- A LL GOODS in our line are thirty to sixty days late this sea- el at this time last season. It is not safe to predict, but it does seem that prices are just now “passing over the top” and may be somewhat more reasonable in the near future. We Have Received New Evaporated Apricots at 25c and 30c a Ib. Fancy Peaches 20c and 22c 1b. Very Fancy Evaporated Corn at 35c a 1b. or 3 cans for $1.00. Fancy Selected Sweet Potatoes 5c a 1b.—some grades at 3c to 4c a Ib. Very Fancy Cranberries at 18c per quart or pound. Almerin White Grapes, Celery, New Paper-shell Almonds, California Walnuts, Finest Quality Cheese. INCLUDE OYSTERS IN YOUR ORDERS We will deliver fresh opened, solid measure at cost with other goods. WE MAKE OUR OWN MINCE MEAT. No item is cut our or cut short on account of cost—it is just THE BEST WE CAN MAKE and is highly recommended by all those who have tried it. If you have used it you already know—or try it just now. SECHLER & COMPANY, : Bush House Block, - 57-1 - - - Bellefonte, Pa. STYLE, POWER, EFFICIENCY, DURABILITY. CARS Series 18 and 19. 12 DIFFERENT BODIES Prices Range from $895 to $1,800. We GEORGE A. BEEZER, AGENT, North Water St. 61-30 BELLEFONTE, PA. Protect Yoursel! Against Illness! garam A You may be enjoying the best of health today. There may come a siege of illness. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR IT? - Doctor's bills and enforced idleness gre expensive. When you have a bank account you are prepared to combat illness. Can you conceive of anything more tragic than a long period of illness without any furds? Therefore, if You Haven’t a Bank Account, Start One Today THE CENTRE COUNTY BANK, communicate with this office’ 60:4 BELLBFONTE KLINE WOODRING—Attorney-at-Law,Belle fonte, Pa. Practicesin courts, Office Room 18 Crider’s Exchange. 51-1y B. SPANGLER.-Attorney-at-Law. Practice in all the Courts. Consultation in English or German. Office in Crider’s Exige. Bellefonte, Pa 40- S. TAYLOR ~Atlorpey and w. Office in Temple Court, Belle fonte, Pa. All kinds of legal business at- tended to promotly. 40-46 KENNEDY JOHNSTON—Attorney-at-law, Bellefonte, Pa. Prompt attention given all legal business entrusted to his care. Offi- ces—No. 5 East Hieh street. 57-44. M. KEICHLINE—Attorney-at-Law and Jus- tice of the Peace. All professional busi- ness will receive prompt attention. Office on second floor of Temple Court. 49-5-1y G. RUNKLE.—Attorney-at-Law. Consul- tation in English and German. Office in Crider’s Exchange, Bellefonte. 58-5 Physicians. S. GLENN. M. D., Physician and S : W State College, Centre a — Par " fice at his residence. 35-41 INSURANCE! Fire and Automobile Insurance at a reduced rate. 62-38-1y. J. M. KEICHLINE, Agent. ESTAURANT. Bellefonte now has a First-Class Res- taurant where Meals are Served at All Hours Steaks, Chops, Roasts, Oysters on the half shell or in any style desired, Sand- wiches, Soups, and anything eatable, can palin afew miniies any time. In 3 ad- ition I have a complete plant prepared to furnish Soft Sr in bottles such as POPS SODAS, SARSAPARILLA, SELTZER SYPHONS, ETC.. for pic-nics, families and the public gener- ally all of which are es pe of the purest syrups and properly carbonated. C. MOERSCHBACHER, 50-32-1y. High St., Bellefonte, Pa. Employers, This Interests You The Workmans’ Compensation Law goes into effect Jan. 1, 1916. It makes Insurance Compulsory. We specialize in placing such in- surance. We Inspect Plants and recommend Accident Prevention Safe Guards which Reduce In- surance rates. It will be to your interest to con- sult us before placing your In- surance. JOHN F. GRAY. & SON, Bellefonte 43-18-1y State College —————— Re , The Preferred Accident Insurance es THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY BENEFITS: $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both feet, LL A le ne ) oss of one hand and one foot, 2,500 loss of either hand, 2,000 loss of either foot, 630 loss of one eve 25 per week, total disability, (limit 52 weeks) i 10 per week, partial disability, (limit 26 Da) iy PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, pavable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in proportion Any person, male or female, engaged in a prefesied occupation, inc ding house eeping, over eighteen years of age of moral and physical condition may insure under this policv. Fire Insurance { invite your attention to my Fire Insur- ance Agency, the strongest and Most Ex tensive Line of Solid Companies represent- ed by any agency in Central Pennsylvania H. E. FENLON, Agent, Bellefonte, Fa, 50-21. Good Health n Good Plumbing GO TOGETHER When you have dripping steam pipes, leaky water-fixtures, foul sewerage, or escaping as, you can’t have good Health. The air you Breathe is poisonous; your system beeomes poisoned and invalidism is sure to come. SANITARY PLUMBING is the kind we do. It’s the only kind you ought to have. Wedon’t trust this work to boys. Our workmen are Skilled Mechanics. no better anywhere. Our Material and Fixtures are the Best or inferior article in our entire NO fahonent, And with good work and the finest material, our Prices are Lower than many who give you r, unsanitary work and the lowest grade 4 finishings. For the Best Work try Archibald Allison, Opposite Bush House - Bellefonte, Pa 56-14-1v.
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