Dro fitdn Bellefonte, Pa., March 24, 1922, Country Correspondence Items of Interest Dished Up for the Delectation of “Watchman” Read- ers by a Corps of Gifted Correspondents. PLEASANT GAP. Harry Grove and family, of Belle- fonte, spent Sunday with Mrs. John Herman, mother of Mrs. Grove. It is said that the heirs of the late Harry Zimmerman expect to hold the farm and residence intact. They will, however, expose at public sale a sur- plus of stock and farm implements. Mr. T. E. Jodon, our efficient over- seer of the poor, has been confined to his bed the past week with a vicious attack of the flu. His doctor thinks he is now on a fair way to recovery. Owing to the tardiness of our tax- payers our tax collector thinks it ad- visable to turn over his duplicate for collection. If so, sheriff Dukeman will be the gainer by having a batch of new boarders. Now that spring is here and our an- nual group of robins are having a pic- nic—reminds us that the task of stick- ing onions, planting early corn and cultivating our everbearing strawber- ries is about due. Harvey Markle, farmer and dairy- man, who was recently pulled in for violating the health ordinance during our measle epidemic, went to Belle- fonte recently, paid his fine like a man and is again a free man. Mr. Lee Sampsel, engineer of the Whiterock dinkey, has been laid up the past week with a severe attack of grippe. His little daughter was also confined to bed for a few days, but both are recovering nicely. Mrs. Elsie Rimmey, teacher of our intermediate school, and Mrs. Grove, of the primary school, each closed their school for a day last week, both being afflicted with an inveterate cold. The good work is again progressing. Rural honor, rural pride, rural in- tegrity is the bulwark of the nation, and we must stop the influx of our young people into the sin-polluting cities by making farming more at- tractive, if we expect to preserve our present institutions. When conscience has ceased to be a governing factor in the affairs of so- ciety, then of a necessity we must go back to the school of nature, and learn through antagonism and all the severe lessons it teaches, that harmony after all is the best condition in which we live. William Smeltzer, our neighbor far- mer, had an excellent sale and things almost brought war prices. Good stuff usually brings remunerative prices. Ex-County Commissioner Dan Grove’s sale was likewise well patronized and the prices paid for stock and imple- ments more than pleased the retired politician. If the truth shall make you free, Liberty is therefore the truth, and the Creator cares not what opinions you hold or what actions you perform, so they do not infringe on the rights of others. This is the triumph of the Golden Rule, and when mankind reach the zenith of their existence they will tolerate with profound respect, all men’s opinions favoring liberty and just as strongly oppose those savor- ing of tyrrany. Too many horses for the available stalls in the coming animated conflict for the various nominations on the ap- proaching make-up of the Republican ticket is what is apparently embar- rassing our noted politicians at this particular time. It is beginning to look as though a dark horse will have to be brought into requisition. If so why not concentrate on Alter, who no doubt would be able to defeat the strongest man that dared to measure lances with him in the coming conflict. His motto is, “No peace without liber- ty.” Alter is a very strong man in this locality. Without eccentricities or sensational endeavor, he has won his way to a lofty place, and his lit- erary labor is in perfect accord with his benevolent and beautiful life. When a great and good man—great in his goodness, and good in his great- ness, comes to the front, he adds to the capital of brains and hearts. His experience and his talents deserve rec- ognition. Notwithstanding the continuous clamor for a bonus for the world war vets a wonderful help has already been given them by our liberal govern- ment. Did it ever occur to the read- er that since the Armistice was signed our government has obligated itself for the benefit of the veterans to the enormous sum of $2,683,000,000, more than half the sum expended on the veterans of the Civil war in 60 years. The number of Civil war vets was more than half those engaged in the world war. Already the government has expended for the veterans of the world war $1,567,000,000 plus $256,- 000,000 bonus paid as the men were mustered out. The rate was $60 to the man. $850,000,000 in addition has been awarded by way of insurance for death and disability. To permanent- ly disabled soldiers we pay an annual pension of $1200. Now, as a compar- ison, England’s fixed pension is $376; $540 for Canada, $314 for France and $55.00 for Italy. The U. S. has al- ready spent more than double the ex- penditures of Great Britain and France. The total enrollment of the U. S. was 4,000,000, of whom 2,085,000 reached the front. Our casualties ag- gregated 205,000. The United States government pays out daily out of the U. 8. Treasury $1,330,000 to the world war veterans and beneficiaries. Un- grateful as this may seem, there is no end to the kicking that prevails. The statistics given above are official, not the creation of the writer. One word in conclusion—The world war vets re- ceived as pay during service $30.00 cash monthly, clothing, and were the best fed soldiers the world ever knew. On the other hand the Civil war vets received $13.00 a month with hard tack and pork as their daily ration. And still they are insistent on a bo- nus forthwith, when in fact it would prove suicidal to pass a bonus bill when the money to liquidate the same is not available. A postponement for the time being is the only safeguard for our government. God pity the tax payer; and God save the nation. Let us resort to ratiocination. That good and popuiar song “Hold the Fort,” will no doubt be sung while time lasts. A bunch of school chil- dren were making the welkin ring with its sweet strains as they were re- turning from school yesterday. Even on account of its popule.ivy few peo- ple can tell you how the same origi- nated. This song was suggested by an incident of the Civil war during Sherman’s march from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga. The entire march was almost one continuous bat- tle, and the 140 miles was in fact one long drawn-out battleground. About five miles north of Marietta stands Kenesaw mountain, surrounded by neighboring peaks, and the battle of Kenesaw was one of the most famous engagements of the Civil war. It was during this battle the incident occur- red that made subject for the song. In signaling from one of the adjacent hill-tops, one of Sherman’s guards manifested an inclination to surren- der because of the superior forces of the enemy and he signaled his weak- ness to General Sherman’s headquar- ters. General Sherman determined at once to reinforce him and hold the po- sition and signaled him back, “Hold the Fort for I am coming.” P. B. Bliss, the famous song-writer, who was killed in the awful railroad disas- ter at Ashtabula in 1876, wrote the song. The chorus runs: “Hold the Fort for I am Coming,” Jesus signals still.” RUNVILLE. Charles Rodgers is very sick with congestion of the lungs. The sale of Mrs. Cyrus Lucas was well attended last Friday. LeRoy Fye, of Moshannon, spent last Friday night at the home of Ja- cob Shirk. Robert Parks, who has been very sick with pneumonia, at this writing is improving. Mrs. Clara Iddings, of Bellefonte, visited over Sunday at the home of Mrs. Annie Lucas. Mary Heaton spent last week in Al- toona, visiting at the home of her sis- ter, Mrs. E. R. Lucas. Mrs. Carl Garbrick, of Tyrone, vis- ited over Sunday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Alice Rodgers. Mrs. Ida Witmer received word on Monday of the death of her niece, Mrs. Agnes Shipley, at Philipsburg. Dean Walker and Lemoyne Lucas, of Snow Shoe, spent Saturday at the home of their grandmother Witmer. Rev. G. A. Sparks, L. J. Heaton, Freel and Fay Reese attended the Janeral of Mrs. Miles Heaton on Mon- ay. Mrs. Ida Witmer returned home last Saturday morning, after spending a few weeks with her son, Carl Poor- man, at Johnstown. The grand climax of the White Tiger—Willing Worker Sunday school contest was observed on Saturday night, March 18th, at the U. B. par- sonage. The Willing Worker girls, who lost the victory, entertained the White Tiger boys during the even- ing, the proceedings of which were enjoyed by all in attendance. In the fore part of the evening games were played, in which many participated. Refreshments were then served in a delightful manner after which music was rendered and more games were played. Those in attendance were: Georgianna and Bessie McClincy, Esther and Marie Bennett, Ruth and Louise Reese, Helen Kauffman, Grace Kline, Eleanor Fetzer; Edward Furl, Melvin Kauffman, Walter Bennett, James Parks, Paul Strunk, Raymond Walker, Vincent Lucas, Donald Mec- Millen, John Furl, Miss Lulu McClin- cy, Mrs. G. A. Sparks, and Maynard Sparks. —Get your job work done here. BOALSBURG. John Hess, of Altoona, was a visit- or in town over Sunday. James Reed is making some im- provements on the interior of his res- idence. D. M. Snyder and daughters recent- ly visited at the Korman home, at Oak Hall. Miss Geraldine Hackenberg, of Spring Mills, spent Sunday at the A. J. Hazel home. Robert Reitz and son Henry, of Charter Oak, spent a short time at the home of Mr. Reitz’s parents. The remains of Mrs. Henry Evey, of Lemont, were interred in the Union cemetery on Tuesday forenoon. Dr. Woods, of Pine Grove Mills; Dr. Kidder, of State College, and Dr. Longwell, of Centre Hall, were in town on Tuesday, being called here on account of the many cases of grip. A fire in the residence of Mrs. Jen- nie Fortney raised quite an excite- ment on Saturday morning. Volun- teer firemen hauled the hose carriage to the scene, but fortunately little harm resulted. CASTORIA Bears thesignature of Chas, H.Fletcher. In use for over thirty years, and The Kind You Have Always Bought. Farmers and Others Take Notice. I will insure dwellings at $1.00 a hun- dred and barns at $1.60 a hundred on the cash plan, for three years, as against fire and lightning. | J. M. KEICHLINE, 66-16-6m Bellefonte, Pa. CENTRE HALL. Spring was ushered in on Tuesday with a mild blizzard. Mrs. Myra Miller and little niece, Mary Horner, spent Tuesday with friends in Centre Hall. Rev. C. F. Catherman was returned to the Pennsvalley charge by the Methodist conference which convened at Tyrone. Mrs. Dayton Lansberry, formerly Miss Annabel Smith, spent several days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith. S. C. Brungart submitted to an op- eration on Monday forenoon. The op- erating physician was Dr. H. H. Long- well, assisted by Dr. J. V. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Al. Spayd moved into their new house on Tuesday. Their daughter, Mrs. Roy Dutrow, spent several days with them, helping them to get settled. The “Bake” given last Saturday by a class of the Lutheran Sunday school was well patronized. The eats were choice and the supply was not suffi- cient to accommodate the patrons. Miss Laura Runkle has been very ill, suffering from pneumonia. Her heart, also, is very much affected. She has had the best of care, being attend- ed by Miss Ferma Hoover, as nurse. The spelling contest between Mill- heim and Centre Hall High schools, to | be held in Grange Arcadia on Friday evening is a move in the right direc- tion. A contest in practical arithme- tic by students of the same or similar institutions of learning would no doubt prove helpful and interesting. The best job work can be had at the “Watchman” office. OAK HALL. Messrs. Harold Wagner, Glenn and Carl Zong were recent callers at State College. Mr. and Mrs. James Swabb, of Lin- den Hall, spent Sunday at the J. J. Tressler home. George Lohr had a severe attack of heart trouble Sunday night, but at if this writing, is improving. Miss Levon Ferree, secretary of the Y. W. C. A, of Williamsport, return- ed home to spend an indefinite time with her parents in this place. Quite a few changes will take place in this vicinity about the 1st of April: Wayne Rishel will move his family to the Homan house recently vacated by Frank Brown; Walter Korman will take possession of the Barton proper- ty which he recently purchased; E. C. Radel will move from Boalsburg into the Boal house on Main street, vacat- ed by Walter Korman; James Gilli- land will move his family to the Rock- ey farm, below Boalsburg; George Ho- man will take possession of the® Blue Spring” farm, near Boalsburg. These movings will make pronounced chang- es in this community. “Just Folks.”—A home talent play will be given in the Boal hall, Boals- burg, April 1st. Eevrybody wishing to see a good play, with many home- like scenes, combined with music, should go to Boalsburg on that date. ——Subscribe for the “Watchman? MEDICAL. 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