or Somer v1 at the Paul RRA SRR mec Bellefonte, Pa., January 2, 1920. Country Correspondence Items of Interest Dished Up for the Delectation of “Watchman” Read- ers by a Corps of Gifted Correspondents. PINE GROVE MENTION. To all our readers a Happy New Year! J. C. Keith and family spent Christ- mas with friends at Enosville. Squire D. W. Miller transacted business in Tyrone last Friday. . Lumberman Elmer Long came in with a large red fox last Friday. Farmer Charles Homan last week purchased an International tractor. Measles and whooping tough are the predominating ailments among the children in this section. Morris Smith, wife and children, of Altoona, spent Christmas at the J. R. Smith home on Main street. After a three week’s visit in and around Harrisburg Miss Clara Tros- tle returned home last Friday. W. S. Tate, of Bellwood, spent sev- eral hours in town last Friday look- ing after some business interests. The finder of an auto tire chain, 31x20, will be liberally rewarded by notifying G. E. Harper, of Pine Grove Mills. Rev. J. E. Fisher and wife and Rev. A. M. Lutton and wife spent a portion of the holiday season with friends in Altoona. : Miss Alda Louck was the lucky winner of a handsome doll given away at the E. M. Wait store on Christmas. John Lytle, of Altoona, and Miss Ruth Ferguson, of State College, were visitors at the W. A. Lytle home at Rock Springs last week. The Odd Fellows are having the in- terior of their spacious hall repaper- ed and painted and done over gener- ally. S. E. Ward has the job. Charles Whitehill, who is holding down a good job at carpentering in Philipsburg, spent the Christmas sea- son with his family at Sunnyside. W. F. Swabb and daughter Ruth are visiting Mr. Swabb’s daughters, Mrs. Tillie and Mrs. Blanche Erb, in Maryland, expecting to take in the sights in Baltimore and Harrisburg before returning home. J. F. Kimport is looking for the man who shot his favorite dog last Saturday. The dog was properly tag- ged and labelled and was entitled to the protection of the law, as long as he was guilty of no offense. The regular Christmas spirit pre- vailed in this section last Thursday, with Christmas trees and big dinners galore. Quite a number of families had turkey dinners but more were content with duck or chicken. NThe Stork was quite liberal during tthe" yuletide, leaving a little boy, the McWilliams ome; a little daughter, No. 9, at the WFrancis Miller home, and another lit- ‘tle daughter, No. 8, at the C. M. Ross ‘home. y Mrs. Charles Whitehill returned home last week after spending three ‘~~“months among relatives in Michigan and Illinois. She was accompanied home by her nephew, Harry Jordon, and as it is his first trip east he is naturally making the most of it. W. E. Johnson and family started for Bellwood on Christmas morning with a big dinner in anticipation but had gone only ten miles when their auto cast a tire and having no spare one with them they were compelled to return home, so missed the dinner. Samuel Cramer, who looked after F. 0. Homan’s farm work during the hunting season, has gone to the Jacob Hoy farm to help get everything in shape for the big sale Mr. Hoy will have in March, after which he will quit the farm and move to Bellefonte. Mrs. Cyrus Goss returned last week from spending three weeks with her son Fred, at Braddock, who has just recovered from an operation for ap- pendecitis, and is now making prepa- rations to close her home here and go to Harrisburg to spend the winter with her son Charles and family. Paul Rupp and bride came in from Pitcairn and spent Christmas with friends in town. Mr. Rupp served in the engineer corps in France and that was the first American unit to get in- to conflict with the Germans, throw- ing down their picks and shovels and grabbing guns to enter the fight. While the H. McWilliams family were away from home on Christmas night some nimble fingered gentleman entered their home and carried off a number of packages as well as some valuable papers belonging to the Wil- liam Thompson family. Efforts are being made to trace the stolen prop- erty. An old fashioned shooting match was held here on Christmas morning by Messrs. Gearhart and Kline. Dr. Miller, of Stonevalley, took the big bird, a thirty pound gobbler. A bunch of crack shots from State College got one lonely duck. Norman Slagle, of Boalsburg, took a pair of pigs and two pair of ducks. Mr. and Mrs. William Sweet and brother, of Elk county; Mr. and Mrs. William Homan, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fye, of Centre Hall, were en- tertained at dinner on Sunday at the William Mayes home, and it so hap- pened that five of those surrounding the festive board answered to the name of William. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Glasgow, who have lived in North Dakota the past eight years, have returned to Centre county and are at present spending the time among relatives, expecting later to go to Lancaster county wit the intention of purchasing a farm. Mrs. Glasgow before her marriage was Miss Nannie O’Bryan. Sleighing is §o0d in this section of the county and the result is many sledding parties are being pulled off. Last Friday evening a big party pull- ed in at the Burwell home east of town. It is needless to say that everybody spent a most enjoyable evening. There are four school teachers in the Burwell family and as all of them are noted for their ability in getting up entertainments there was no trouble in improvising a full program for the evening. The Christmas entertainment in the Lutheran church on Christmas eve was well attended and a splendid pro- gram was rendered. Rev. A. M. Lut- ton, the pastor, was in charge with Mrs. Anna Fry as organist. She was presented with a purse of $14.00 and Rev. Lutton one of $40.00. The Pine Hall congregation gave Rev. Lutton three big rockers and a beautiful au- to robe while the gift of the Gates- burg congregation was a purse of $110.00. A splendid entertainment was held in the Reformed church at Pine Hall on Christmas evening which was in charge of J. D. Neidigh and W. K. Corl. One hundred little folks took part. A collection for the orphan’s home amounted to $23.20. AARONSBURG. A happy and prosperous New Year to all. Herbert Merriman, who is employed in Akron, Ohio, spent Christmas with his family here. Miss Lizzie Yarger, of Bellefonte, spent Christmas night with her sister, Mrs. A. S. Stover. Mrs. A. S. King spent a few days in Mill Hall with her husband, who is employed in that place. Mrs. Ed. Swarm and two daughters spent Christmas with Mrs. Swarm’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Limbert. Mr. and Mrs. Eben Bower, of Belle- fonte, spent Christmas with Mr. Bow- er’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Bow- er. Mrs. Henry Mowery and Mrs. C. E. Musser spent Christmas in Altoona, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc- Vey; Mrs. McVey being Mrs. Mow- ery’s daughter. Corp. Earl Cummings came up from Carlisle (where he is still in govern- ment service in the hospital), and is spending some time with his mother, Mrs. Charles Wolfe. Mr. Kerstetter, of Loganton, is spending some time with his cousin, T. C. Bower. Mr. Kerstetter was called here by the death of his aged uncle, Cornelius Bower. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mingle and little daughter, of Akron, Ohio, spent Christmas under the parental roofs of Mr and Mrs. E. G. Mingle and Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Stover. William Behm, of Youngstown, Ohio, has been circulating among rel- atives and friends in this section. While in the village he was the guest of Squire and Mrs. A. S. Stover. John Bright, of Akron, is spending his Christmas vacation at his home in | the village. Towell Acker, also of Ak- ron, made a flying trip to see his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Acker. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Crouse went down to Sunbury on Wednesday after- noon and spent the night and ate their Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hain; Mrs. Hain, being their daughter. Mrs. Daniel Musser had the misfor- tune to fall and severely hurt her hand. She is not improving as rapid- ly as her family desire; however, itis to be hoped the hand may soon be quite all right again. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McHose, of New Kensington, were seen on our streets on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. McHore were former residents of our village and their neighbors and friends are always glad to see them. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Crouse spent Christmas in Bellefonte with Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Vonada, who entertained at Christmas dinner Mrs Vonada’'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Crouse, and Mr. Vonada’s parents and brother Earl. The Christmas service held in the Lutheran church on Christmas even- ing was well attended, so much so that some people failed to gain en- trance. The service was one of the very best ever held in that church. Those who had the difficult part of preparing the program and drilling the ones who participated in the serv- ice are to be greatly commended for their splendid success, as also are the ones who performed their parts so well. LEMONT. Last week we had the coldest weather of the season. Fred Bottorf spent the holiday sea- son among friends in Pittsburgh. William Ishler had the misfortune to lose one of his best horses last week. The Christmas entertainments at the different churches were well at- tended. Mrs. Sarah Etters, who has been on the sick list for some time, is slowly improving. Samuel Evey, who spent the sum- mer at the home of his brother, E. W. Fwey: returned to his home in Flor- ida. P. W. Knepp, who holds a fine po- sition at the Warren hospital for the insane, is home for a ten day’s vaca- tion. George Houser and family, of Ne- braska, came to town to spend a few months with relatives in and around town. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. George Johnstonbaugh, of Cooperstown, vis- ited at the home of George Williams on Saturday. Last Sunday evening while Peter Shuey was trying to start his car it backfired, jerked the crank out of his hand and broke his right arm. Earl Ratcliff, who has been manag- ing the Hoy farm for The Pennsyl- vania State College, has secured a fine job in Indiana, made sale Friday and will leave in a few days for his new home in the west. Samuel Shuey came in from the west to enjoy a visit at the home of his father, Harry Shuey, and it is hoped that he will have a pleasanter time than he had while here last year, when he was suffering from a wound received while in the army. His wound has healed now and he is en- joying fine health. RE CT SR ORVISTON. Mrs David Confer has been quite 1ll but is somewhat improved. Mrs. Frank DeLong, who has been ill, has improved so that she is able to be about her household tasks. The Misses Lois and Doris Young, who have been attending High school at Howard, spent Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Fred Young. They are looking well. Mrs. Mary V. Shearer visited friends and relatives in both ends of our little town. We are always glad to see sister Shearer, and our regret is that we do not live in the same vil- lage, so we could neighbor oftener. Come again when you can stay longer. Miss Bessie Watson, of the lower works, who has bgen employed in Lock Haven at the silk mill, returned home to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Watson and sister, Rena. Miss Watson is looking well and is doing well at her work. She likes it and that is half the task. . Mr. and Mrs. Louis MacDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hume and Alexander Hume, of Lock Haven, spent Christ- mas with the home folks, Mr. and Mrs. Hume, of the upper works. Bil- lie Hume-Jones was delighted to see his mamma and new papa and declar- ed “it am the bestest Christmas I see in my life.” Mrs. Harry Singer was made hap- py by a visit from her mother and sis- ter, Mrs. and Miss Counsil, of Ty- rone. They came just in time to spend a merry Christmas with Mrs. Singer and the little ones. They re- turned home Saturday, as Mrs. Coun- sil, being a widow, must keep the family pot boiling. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woomer, of Romola, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wilson, of Beech Creek, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herr and family, parents of the two ladies, and also visited with Mr. Woomer’s aunt, Mrs. Rickard, and other friends at the upper works. Come again, we are always glad to see you. Owing to lack of coal the two Or- viston brick plants were compelled to suspend operations for a time but thanks to the good Lord, who directs all our ways, the settlement of the coal strike came as a universal Christ- mas gift and the folks around here are rejoicing, as both plants are now obtaining coal, with a promise of plenty in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Deim, of Lock Haven, spent the Holidays with Mrs. Diem’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marshall, of the Creek Side Inn. The Christmas tree decorated by Roy was quite a work of art, and his imitation fire place quite realistic. Roy is a genius above the average, and de- serves a lot of credit for his many little inventions and time savers. His imitation aeroplanes are worth going to see. The Christmas entertainment under the able direction of Newton Cameron was an unqualified success. Mr. Cam- eron as the “Queer Old Man;” Mrs. Garland Patterson as the “Queer Old Woman;” Charles Powell as the “Ragged Old Man,” and Leonard W. Shearer, as the “Storm King,” were all splendid. Special credit is due Leonard, as he only had opportunity to practice twice, and he acquitted himself in a creditable manner. Miss Marian Daley, as soloist, was excel- lent as always. Miss Nora Jodon is another of our Orviston girls whose voice is far above the ordinary. All the youngsters did splendidly and gave the Orviston folks a real treat. Miss Grace Croll, who -is employed in the Miller shoe store, Lock Haven, was home to spend the day with her mother on Christmas. little family tried to be cheerful, for the little one’s sake, it was rather hard to bear, as this was the first time that Christmas was spent with- out the father. “Watchman” readers may recall the sudden death of Mr. Croll in the clay mine last spring. One little tot, Mildred, prayed that the “Goody Man” would send her papa home for his little girl’s Christmas. The day passed without him, but Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hume called, Mrs. Hume being her aunt, and the little one climbed on her uncle Louis’ knee and declared he was her new papa the “Goody Man” had sent, and cried to go with him. Her uncle says she shall not want for a papa while he is about. RUNVILLE. Mrs. Harry Fetzer and three chil- dren spent Sunday at Snow Shoe. Edward Lucas visited over Christ- mas at Orviston, with his son Wil- liam. Franklin Lucas spent Christmas at Altoona with his sister, Mrs. E. R. Lucas. Mrs. Cora Witherite is spending two weeks visiting with her son at Osceola Mills. Master Samuel Furl spent last week at Philipsburg, at the home of his uncle, E. R. Hancock. Mrs. John Furl and son Arthur spent Christmas day at Bellefonte, at the home of Mrs. Clara Lucas. Miss Mary Erb and friend, of Al- toona, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erb, last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Edna Rodgers, of Pittsburgh, spent Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rodg- ers. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Walker left last Wednesday to spend Christmas at Falls Creek, with Mrs. Walker's aunt. Phildel Rodgers departed last Mon- day for Cripple Creek, Colorado, after spending several weeks visiting his parents in this place. Mr. and Mrs. John Dewey and little son, of Akron, Ohio, are visiting at the home of Mrs. Dewey’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lucas. CASTORIA Bears the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. D400 10) Pov RB RACE'N A Although the | BOALSBURG. Miss Sarah J. Keller spent a few days in Bellefonte last week. i Miss Rhoda Bower spent several days at her home in Aaronsburg. Miss Anna S. Sweeney transacted business in Bellefonte on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reitz and son Henry, of Stonevalley, were visitors in town on Christmas. : Miss Rosalie McCormick, of Hub- | lershurg, visited her aunt, Mrs. Jen- | nie Fortney, last week. Mrs. Mabel Mothersbaugh and son | Daniel, of Aaronsburg, as visiting at’ the home of Roy Coxey. | Miss Henrietta MecGirk, of Belle fonte, visited at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta Dale, | last week. : John S. Dale, of State College, ac- | companied by his sons, Messrs. Nor- man C. and Edwin Dale, were visit- | ors in town recently. | Mr. and Mrs. William Sweet and | sons, William and Perry, and Frank | Sweet, of Instanter, were guests at | the home of William Meyers for a | week. | Mr. and Mrs. George Stuart god | George Jr., Mr. and Mrs. David Stu- art and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stuart | and daughter Elizabeth, of Pitts- burgh, spent the Christmas season at the home of Mrs. E. E. Stuart, and with other friends. Cyril Zechman, of Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove; Fred Brouse, of the Mont Alto forestry school; Russell Ishler and Charles Hoster- man, of Penn State; Albert Meyer, of Pittsburgh, and Cyrus Wagner, of Al- toona, spent some time with their | parents during the Christmas season. | 1 County Farm Agent Olmstead, of Bellefonte, was honor guest at a far- | mer’s party at the home of William Stuart on Monday evening. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Me- Farlane, Major Theodore Davis Boal, Mr. and Mrs. John Kimport, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mothersbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Goheen, Mr. and Mrs. George Fortney. Subjects interesting to farmers were discussed and excel- lent refreshments were served. HUBLERSBURG. Christmas is past, now let us hope for a happy New Year. The body of Mrs. Mary Grove, who for the past year has made her home in Milesburg with Mr. and Mrs. | { | Pressler, was brought here Friday afternoon for burial. Doyle Hoy, of East Pittsburgh, spent his Christmas vacation under the parental roof. The farmers are busy hauling away their wheat, some to Bellefonte and some to Howard. William Bartley and family are busy packing their household goods | and expect to move to Beech Creek. Miss Rosalie McCormick and friend, Lewis Lenhart, spent the week-end at the former’s home, Dr. and Mrs. McCormick. D. L. Markle, of State College, and Lewis E. Markle, of Pittsburgh, spent the week-end with their parents and friends at this place. William Faust, Charles and Wil- liam Noll, who were home for their Christmas vacation, have returned to their work in Williamsport. Mr. Pencil, who spent the past month in the J. D. Miller home, re- turned to his home in Altoona, accom- panied by Mrs. J. D. Miller. CE, Howlers. “A quotient is the answer to a | quotation,” according to a school boy and “a mountain pass 1s a pass given by a railroad to its employees so that they can spend their vacations in the mountains.” HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA. Stiff Neck, Lumbago Aches and Pains of Rheumatism Sometimes Almost Unbearable. There are weather conditions that make rheumatism worse. They are not the same in the cases of all per- sons. Some victims of this disease suffer more in dry, warm weather than in moist, cold weather, but all suffer more or less all the time. The cause of rhemuatism is an ex- cess of uric acid in the blood, affect- ing the muscles and joints. Hence the blood must have attention for permanent results in the treatment of this disease. Hood’s Sarsaparilla has given en- tire satisfaction in thousands of cases. Do not fail to give it a trial. If a laxative is needed, take Hood’s Pills—they don’t gripe. 64-49 = * wal elm wm eet The railways of the United States are more than one-third, pearly one - half, of all the railways carry a yearly traffic so JG, Basics than t of 2 her country that there is no basis for compari- son. Indeed, the traffic of any two nations may bined, and still it does not approach the commerce of of the world. They be com- America borne upon American railways. «United States Senator Cummins, Ask Any Doughboy Who Was ‘ ‘Over There’ and he will tell you that American railroads are the best in the world. He saw the foreign roads —in England and France, the best in Europe — and in other Coz- tinental countries — and he knows. : The part railroads have played in the develop- ment of the United States is beyond measure. American railroads have achieved high stand- ards of public service by far-sighted and courage- ous investment of capital, and by the constant striving of managers and men for rewards for work well done. We have the best railroads in the world — we must continue to have the best. But they must grow. To the $20,000,000,000 now invested in our railroads, there will have to be added in the next few years, to keep pace with the nation’s business, billions more for additional tracks, stations and terminals, cars and engines, electric power houses and trains, automatic signals, safety devices, the elimination of grade crossings — and for recon- struction and engineering economies that will re- duce the cost of transportation. To attract to the railroads in the future the in- vestment funds of many thrifty citizens, the direct- ing genius of the most capable builders and man- agers, and the skill and loyalty of the best work- men — in competition with other industries bid- ding for capital, managers and men — the railroad industry must hold out fair rewards to capital, to managers and to the men. American railroads will continue to set world standards and adequately serve the Nation’s needs if they continue to be built and operated on the American principle of rewards for work well done. ‘ This advertisement ib published by the Gssociation of Railway “xecutived Those desiring information concerning the railroad silu- ation may obtain literature by writing to The Associa- tion of Reilway Ezecutives, 61 Broadway, New York. an = mn] ATTORNEY’S-AT-LAW. KLINE WOODRING — Attorney-at- Law, Bellefonte, Pa. Practices in all courts. Office, room 18 Crider’s Exchange. 51-1y B. SPANGLER — Attorney-at-Law. Practices in all the courts. Con- sultation in English or German. Office in Crider’'s Exchange, Bellefoute Pa. 40-23 H lor at Law. Office in Eagle Block, Bellefonte, Pa. All kinds of legal business attended to promptly. 40-40 KENNEDY JOHNSTON—Attorney-at- Law, Bellefonte, Pa. Prompt at- tention given all legal business en- trusted to his care. Hight street. S. TAYLOR—Attorney and Counsel- Offices—No. 5 East 57-44 M KEICHLINE — Attorney-at Law and Justice of the Peace. All pro- fessional business will recejve prompt attention. Office on second floor of Temple Court. 49-5-1y G. RUNKLE—Attorney-at-Law. Con- sultation in English and German. Office in Crider’s Exchange, Belle- fonte, Pa. 58-6 PHYSICIANS. 8. GLENN, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, State College, Centre county, Pa. Office at his resi- dence. 35-41 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 prepared to furnish Soft Drinks in bottles such as POPS, SODAS, SARSAPARILLA, SELTZER SYPHONS, ETC.. for pic-nics, families and the public gener- ally all of which are manufactured out of the purest syrups and properly carbonated. C. MOERSCHBACHER, High St., Bellefonte, Pa. INSUR ANCE! reduced rate. 62-38-1y. J. M. KEICHLINE, Agent. 50-32-1y. 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 Io he. reheat yl 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, (limit 52 weeks) 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, en, in a preferred occupation, including house, keeping, over eighteen years of age of moral and physical condition may insure under this poiicv. Fire Insurance 1 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 and 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 reathe is poisonous; your system mes poisoned.and invalidism is sure to come. SANITARY PLUMBING is the kind we do. It’sthe only kind you ought to have. Wedon’t trust this work to Our workmen are Skilled Mechanics, no better anywhere. Our Material and Fixtures are the Bes Not a cheap or inferior article in our entire establishment. And work and the finest material, our Prices are Lower than many who give you r, unaan work and the lowest grade of Snishings.i or the Best Work trv Archibald Allison, Opposite Bush House - Bellefonte, Ps 6-16-1v.