Demo fat Belletonte, Pa., July 19, 1918. County Correspondence items of Interest Dished up for the Delectation of “Watchman” Read- ers by a Corps of Gifted Correspondents. PINE GROVE MENTION. Miss Neda Lytle has been visiting | friends in Altoona the past week. Mrs. Harry McGirk, of Bellefonte, ii friends on the Branch last week. N. T. Krebs and S. S. Krumbine transacted business at the county cap- ital on Friday. Miss Mary Gardner was a Sunday visitor at the A. L. Bowersox home on east Main street. A service flag will be dedicated in the Reformed church at Pine Hall on Sunday evening. The Lutz family reunion will be held on August 10th, at the George Lutz home near State College. Dr. George B. Goheen, and daugh- ter, of Coalport, are visiting among old friends at Baileyville. Hugh Fry Goss, of Tyrone, is hard- ening his muscle in the harvest field of his-uncle, Fred Fry, at Fairbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McCormick, of Scranton R. F. D., spent last week among their many friends in the val- ey. Squire D. W. Miller went up to Al- toona last week in the hope that the change would prove beneficial to his health. Mrs. Susan Peters has closed her home here and will visit for some time with her children at Oak Hall and Bellefonte. The personal effects of the late Ray B. Albert, who was killed in a motor car accident, will be sold at public sale tomorrow. A severe wind, rain and hail storm passed over the Branch section last Friday, doing considerable damage to fields and gardens. After a thorough tryout at the Mil- ton iron works Walter Johnson has returned home because he could not make out financially. Harry Collins came in from Pitts- burgh on Saturday and joined his family here for a brief vacation dur- ing the hot weather. Hon. Cyrus Woods, of Greensburg, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is visiting his brother, Dr. George H. Woods. ’Squire Keller was taken to the Bellefonte hospital on Friday, but as his condition was not very serious he returned home the next day. A little son has arrived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walker, which has been christened Samuel Stine, after its sturdy grandfather. Miss Helen Everts, who is holding down a responsible position in Pitts- burgh, is spending her vacation at her parental home on Water street. Lumbermen William and Bruce Yo- eum quit the mill for a period of two weeks and have gone to their home at Dent, Pa., to harvest their crops. Rattlesnakes are now making their appearance in the mountains and last week Robert Bailey, forester, dis- patched one that had fourteen rattles and a button. Mrs. Samuel Grenoble, who suffer- ed a stroke of paralysis recently, is somewhat improved. Mrs. W. D. Port, Mrs. Samuel Grove and Mary Brouse are all convalescing. Dr. J. C. Houtz, professor of lan- guages in the Susquehanna Universi- ty, accompanied by his wife, is spend- ing his summer vacation among friends at State College. Mrs. Orin Grove, with her two bright and interesting youngsters, came up from Green Lane, Montgom- ery county, for her mid-summer visit among Centre county relatives. Joseph Baumgardner, who came from Stonevalley last week to lumber on the Bierly job, flitted back on Sat- urday thereby proving the old saw that “A Monday flit is a short sit.” Miss Irene Pletcher went to her home at Howard on Saturday to say good-bye to her brother Michael, who will leave on Monday for the training camp at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Keller motored in from Pittsburgh to see Mr. Kel- ler’s father, Squire Keller, who is not improving as rapidly from his recent illness as his friends would like to see. James and George Hoover and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fry, in the former’s Ford car, motored to near Tyrone and spent Sunday with the family of Al- len Burwell on the John Bailey Camp- bell farm. A. C. Kepler took a party of friends to Bellefonte Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Everts came in from Pitcairn last week for a brief outing among their numerous Centre county friends. Charles Henry Meyers has purchas- ed a new Frick steam threshing out- fit, and as he is an expert thresher- man he will likely make things hum through the valley in the near future, threshing out the golden grain. Mrs. Sarah Grapp, of Pittsburgh, who is staying at her parental (Kep- ler) home in the Glades while her hus- band is on a war mission to Canada, is suffering with blood poisoning, the result of briar scratches while out on the mountain last week picking ber- ries. Mrs. Dora McCormick, of Hublers- burg, is visiting at the well known Dannley home on west Main street. Charles S. Dannley, who spent ten days with his mother, whose condi- tion is very little improved, left for his home in Wadsworth, Ohio, last Tuesday. Novelty Wears Off. Old Lady—It must be grand to be a soldier and die for your country. Soldier—Oh, I dunno; you get used to it, mum. RUNVILLE. The farmers are busy making hay and cutting grain. Miss Madge Poorman is spending several weeks at State College. Miss Winifred Lucas, of Snow Shoe, visited her many friends in this place. L. J. Heaton spent last week in Al- toona, visiting his brother, G. W. Heaton. Mrs. Carl Garbrick, of Tyrone, spent last week at the home of Joseph Rodgers. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Poorman at- tended Children’s day services at Yar- nell on Sunday. William D. Lucas and wife, of Or- viston, were recent visitors at the home of L. J. Heaton. Mrs. W. H. Watson and three chil- dren, of Snow Shoe, spent a week with her sister, Mrs. F. L. Shope. Miss Thelma Yeager, of Jersey Shore, spent a few days with her aunt, Miss Lucy Smoyer, of this place. A cow belonging to E. S. Bennett was run down by a car on Sunday evening, in front of the Bennett home: Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Resides and daughter, of Milesburg, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kunes, in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rodgers and son and Butler Hamilton, of Fallen Tim- ber, visited on Saturday at the home of L. J. Heaten. Miss Edith Walker, of Grampian, is spending a few days with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Forden Walk- er, of this place. Mr. and Mrs. John Dewey and lit- tle son, of Tyrone, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Dewey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Poorman and four children, of Johnstown, were re- cent visitors with Mr. Poorman’s mother, Mrs. C. Witmer, and friends at this place. Runville charge U. B. church, Rev. A. J. Orlidge pastor. Services will be held at the following places: Chestnut Grove, 8 o’clock.. Pleasant Valley, Sunday, 10:30 a. m. Yarnell, Sunday, 2:30 p. m. Runville, Sunday, 8 p. m. A very pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Mayes in honor of the anniver- sary of Mr. Mayes’ birthday, on Sat- urday evening. The evening was spent ‘in a pleasant way and at a late hour a dainty lunch wes served. Mr. Mayes received many useful and beau- tiful presents, and at midnight all de- parted for their homes, wishing him many happy returns of the day. Those present were Mrs. Roy Fetzer and little daughter, of Tyrone; Rus- sell Lucas, of Philipsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Orvis Lucas, of Yarnell, and the following from Runville and vicinity: Mrs. G. G. St. Clair and children, Mr. and Mrs. John Furl, Mr. and Mrs. Forden Walker, Mrs. John Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Witherite, Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as Poorman, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Mc- Clincy, Miss Rosa McClincy, W. A. Walker, of Beech Creek; Miss Maude Walker. LEMONT. The light rains that we have been having are doing the growing crops much good. Clayton Etters spent last Tuesday in Sunbury, as a delegate to the IL. O. O. F. orphanage. Louise Thomas, Jacob Ray and J- B. Mayes, who have been on the sick list are all better at this writing. Mrs. Jacob Steele and little daugh- ter, of Texas, who have been visiting among friends in town, have return- ed home. The Oak Hall Lime and Stone com- pany will put in a $34,000 electric crusher in the very near future, when they intend putting out fifty cars of stone per day. The farmers are through making hay and are now busy cutting and storing wheat. The wheat is thin on the ground but the best filled that has been harvested for many years. The cool nights have been against the growth of the corn yet it promises to be a good crop. Fruit will be scarce this year. It seems that the April snow did the damage. Washington Camp No. 888 P. O. S. of A., of Lemont, installed the follow- ing officers for the ensuing term: Past President—N. W. Williams. President—Harry Tressler. Vice President—Grant Coble. M. of T.—Wm. L. Grove. Conductor—Dale Shuey. Inspector—Edwin Benner. Guard—George Fike. The school board of College town- ship elected the following teachers for the ensuing term: Lemont Grammar—Ernest John- ston. Lemont Primary—Miriam Dreese. Dales—G. W. R. Williams. Houserville—Marion Whitehill. Oak Hall—Miss Sutter. Centre Furnace—Lavan Ferree. Pleasant View—=Stella Bathgate. Branch—— 3 They also passed a resolution that all teachers and pupils must be vac- Suni before entering school this all, CENTRE HALL. Robert Meyer, of Altoona, is spend- ing a short vacation with his mother, Mrs. Philp Meyer. G. H. Emerick delivered a new Overland car to merchant Charles Smith on Saturday. Mrs. Charles Batrholomew is en- tertaining her friend, Miss Getz, a very talented musician. Miss Fannie Hoffer, of Bellefonte, was a guest of Mrs. Catharine Dale and Miss Mollie Hoffer on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duncan and two small daughters, of Shamokin, are guests at the hotel in this place. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Huyett and daughter Miriam left on Friday for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. William Magee, at Wenonah, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Emery antoed to Sunbury on Tuesday and were ac- companied home by their daughter, Miss Hazel Emery, who has been vis- iting in Northumberland county for | several weeks. Saturday evening, | BOALSBURG. | f Mrs. L. Mothersbaugh spent Satur- | day in Bellefonte. Miss Mary Corl is spending some time at Pleasant Gap. Ray Durst, of Earlystown, is visit- ing his uncle, Oscar Stover. Rev. and Mrs. T. C. Houtz, of Se- linsgrove, are visiting friends in this vicinity. Rev. Harkins and friend, of State College, were callers in town on Tues- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klinger and family, of Altoona, motored through town on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mothers- baugh and Charles Jr. spent Sunday at State College. Mrs. Cyrus Confer and daughters spent part of last week at the home of George Horner, near Tusseyville. Mrs. James Bryson and Miss Helen Bryson, of Derry, arrived in town last week for a visit with Mrs. M. A. Woods. After a two month’s visit among friends in this vicinity, Mrs. Ruben Stuart and daughter Elizabeth return- ed to their home in Ingram, on Sat- urday. A. J. Hazel and family and Mrs. Amanda Fisher spent Sunday in Re- bersburg. Miss Miriam Weaver ac- companied them home and is visiting at the Hazel home. Mrs. Margaret Thompson and Miss Margaret Lytle, of Lemont, are in town this week getting ready to offer their household effects at public sale on Saturday, July 20th, at 1 o'clock. Miss Hazel Yarnell, chief operator in the Bell Telephone exchange, en- joyed a few day’s visit with friends in Altoona. Miss Myrtle Houtz as- sisted Miss Lavan Yarnell during her absence. The body of Joseph Meyers, of Axe Mann, formerly of this place, was brought here on Sunday afternoon, and after services in the Reformed church, conducted by Rev. Piper, was interred in the Union cemetery. Boalsburg had a real flag raising on Saturday evening when a large American flag, purchased by the citi- zens, was floated to the breeze while a crowd of patriotic people sang the “Star Spangled Banner.” Rev. Court- ney led in prayer and Rev. Stover de- livered a splendid address. A num- ber of patriotic songs were sung and three cheers given for “Old Glory.” The mre program was a pleasing event. OAK HALL. Mrs. Grant Coble, of Lemont, was 2 Sunday visitor at the L. E. Tate ome. Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert, of Bellefonte, were recent visitors in this vicinity. Mrs. Edward Zong and children spent Wednesday with relatives at Boalsburg. Miss Henrietta MecGirk, of Belle- fonte, was a recent visitor at the Hen- ry Dale home. Mrs. George Houser and children, of State . College, spent a day last week at this place. Miss Anna Rishel spent from Sat- urday until Monday at the Ira Rishel home at Boalsburg. Mrs. Gertrude Zeigler, of Altoona, was a week-end visitor with her sis- ter, Mrs. O. L. Rishel. Mrs. Charles Whitehill spent a few days last week with relatives at Pleas- ant Gap and Tusseyville. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Houser, of Spring Mills, spent a few days last week with relatives at this place. Mrs. Harvey Kern and daughter Margaret, of Millbrook, spent Friday at the Grant Houser home at this place. CASTORIA Bears the signature of Chas, H.Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. Here is your opportunity to insure against embarrassing errors in spelling, pronunciation and poor choice of words. Know the meaning of puzzling war terms. Increase your efficiency, which results in power and success. 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Mr. and Mrs. Durbin Holloway, of Akron, Ohio, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Crouse and other relatives in town. . Mr. and Mrs. Shem Aurand and two sons, of Milroy, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Aurand’s uncle, A. S. Stover. Harry Roush has been called for army service and will leave with the next contingent for Camp Lee, Mon- day, the 22nd. J. P. Condo purchased the land owned by A. D. Keener. There are four acres and the amount paid for same was $500. H. O. Brown spent Saturday and Sunday in Milton and Northumber- land. While in the latter place he was the guest of his brother, J. D. Brown. Mrs. S. F. Bartlett, of State Col- lege; Mrs. Paul Korb and daughter Thelma, of Dushore, Pa., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Bartlett one day during the past week. Albert Mingle, who has been em- ployed in Akron, Ohio, arrived home on Sunday evening. Tuesday he went to Williamsport to enlist for service in the U. S. navy. Lester Cummings, of Pittsburgh, came home for a short time to be with his mother, Mrs. C. W. Wolfe. Mr. Cummings has been called to service for the defense of his country. Mrs. Henry Mowery was unfortu- nate in having a severe fall last Wed- nesday evening. However, there were no bones broken but she was badly bruised and possibly a rib torn loose. At this writing she is getting Medical. Keep the Kidneys Well HEALTH IS WORTH SAVING, AND SOME BELLEFONTE PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO SAVE IT. Many Bellefonte people take their lives in their hands by neglecting the kidneys when they know these organs need help. Weak kidneys are respon- sible for a vast amount of suffering and ill health—the slightest delay is dangerous. Use Doan’s Kidney Pills —a remedy that has helped thousands of kidney sufferers. Here is a Belle- fonte citizen’s recommendation. Mrs. B. Holter, Pine St., says: “I have used Doan’s Kidney Pills off and on for about two years. Whenever a cold or strain causes a dull, constant ache across the small of my back, I use a box of Doan’s and get relief.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Holter had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y. 63-28 i | along nicely and is able to be out of ‘doors again. i, Rev. and Mrs. Bowersox and chil- dren, of Clintondale, spent Monday with Rev. Bowersox’ father, Dr. D. F. Bowersox, and with Mrs. Bowersox’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Condo. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Grove, of Swengle, were over Sunday guests of Miss Verna Stover. Mr. Grove has been called for service in the army and will leave for Camp Lee on Mon- t day. 1 Hypodermic Needles of Gold. Hypodermic needles were formerly made of platinum or platinum-iridi- um, two metals now practically unob- tainable. The increased war demand for these needles led to many exper- iments with other metals and alloys in the hope of finding a good substi- tute. A manufacturing concern has recently perfected a hypodermic nee- de of specially tempered 14-carat gold. Hood’s Sarsaparilla. Increases the Strength and Endurance Of weak, nervous, care-worn, hag- gard-locking men and women 1n a re- markably short time. This is found to be the effect of the new medicinal combination, Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron, one taken before eating and the other after. These two medicines, whose great merit has been fully established everywhere, are made from the best formulas for the blood and nerves. If a laxative is needed take Hood’s Ps They are gentle and thorough. (Get the Best Meats. You save nothing by buying poor, thin ‘or gristly meats. use LARGEST AND FATTEST CATTLE and supply my customers with the fresh- est, choicest, blood and muscle mak- ing Steaks and Roasts. My prices are no higher than poorer meats are here. I always have | —— DRESSED POULTRY — Game in season, and any kinds of good meats you want. TRY MY SHOP. P. L. BEEZER, 34-34-1y. 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Practicesin all courts. ce 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 Exchange. Bellefonte, Pa 40-22 S. TAYLOR—Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Office in Temple Court, Belle fonte, Pa. All kinds of legal business at- tended to promntly. 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 Surgeon, State College, Centre county, Pa. Office at his residence. -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 be had in a few minutes any time. In ad- dition I have a complete plant ared I eS Eepargan POPS, SODAS, SARSAPARILLA, SELTZER SYPHONS, ETC., for pic-nics, families and the public ally all of which are I a 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. 2 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 The Preferred Accident Insurance THE $5,000 TRAVEL POLICY . BENEFITS: $5,000 death by accident, 5,000 loss of both feet, 5,000 loss of both hands, 5,000 loss 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, Rock, Sonal disability, 10 per week, partial disability, (limit 26 weeks) PREMIUM $12 PER YEAR, pavable quarterly if desired. Larger or smaller amounts in proportion Any person, male or female, engaged in a referred occupation, inclu 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, 50-21. Agent, Bellefonte, Fa, Good Health Good Plumbing GO TOGETHER When you have dripping steam pipes, leaky water-fixtures, foul SeRErags, or escaping as, you can’t have good Health. The air you Breathe is poisonous; your system becomes poisoned.and invalidism is sure to come. SANITARY PLUMBING is the kind we do. It’sthe only kind you ought tc have. Wedon’t trust this work to boys. Our workmen are Skilled Mechanics, no better anywhere. Our Material and Fixtures are the Best Not a cheap or inferior article in our entire an And with good work and the finest material, our Prices are Lower than many who give you work and the lowest grade of finishings. the Best Work trv Archibald Allison, r, unsanitary i For Opposite Bush House - Bellefonte, Pa : 56-14-1v.
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