Bellefonte, Pa., May 8, 1925. Editor em P. GRAY MEEK, - - - Ln — "To Correspondents —No communications published unless accompanied by the real name of the writer. : oom Terms of Subscription—Until further notice this paper will be furnished to sub- seribers at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance - - Paid before expiration of year - 195 Paid after expiration of year - 2.00 Published weekly, every Friday morn- ing. Entered at the postoffice, Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter. In ordering change of address always give the old as well as the new address. It is important that the publisher be no- tified when a subscriber wishes the pa- per discontinued. In all such cases the subscribtion must be paid up to date of cancellation. A sample copy of the “Watchman” will be sent without cost to applicants. $1.50 Political Announcements. I am a candidate for President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, subject to the decision of the Democratic voters at the primaries, Tuesday, September 15th. Should I be nominated and elected, I wiil bring to the office an experience in the trial of causes and in the general prac- tice of law in our local and appellate courts, of more than thirty-three years; and an administration conducted with fidelity, economy and to the best of my ability. Your support and influence in my behalf will be much appreciated. NBWTON B. SPANGLER. I hereby announce my candidacy for Judge of the Courts of Centre county, stba ject to the decision of the Pemoeratic voters as expressed at the primary election to be held Tuesday, September 15th, 1925. In the event of my nomination, and finally my election in November, all of my time, energy and efforts will be devoted to SERVICE and the best interests of those who may have business before the Courts of our county; and I now, without reser- vation, solemnly pledge a courteous, prompt, honest, economic and efficient ad- ministration. Your vote, influence and friendly sup- port is most earnestly and respectfully so- licited, . W. HARRISON WALKER. McCahill Resigns as Chairman of 2 Penitentiary Trustees. David I. McCahill, of Pittsburgh, last week tendered his resignation as a member of the board of trustees of the western penitentiary, alleging as his reason for doing so that he was not in sympathy with the actions of the majority of the board, and further charging that the inexperience of war- den Stanley P. Ashe was responsible for the recent escape of a number of men from the Allegheny institution. Governor Pinchot appointed Francis A. Keating, of Pittsburgh, as success- or to Mr. McCahill . On Sunday Leo - G. Griffith, another member of the board, telegraphed his resignation to tke Governor. As stated last week a meeting of the board was held at Rockview last Thursday and Friday, but only three members were in attendance. They were W. E. Sankey, Rev. C. R. Zahn- iser and Edwin C. May. Warden Ashe was also present. It was generally believed that the meeting had been called for the purpose of mapping out plans for the building operations to be conducted at Rockview this sum- mer, and Governor Pinchot had been invited to attend the meeting. But the chief executive failed to put in an appearance, and as so far he has not acted on the penitentiary appropria- tion the board could make no plans for any new buildings nor the com- pletion of the big cell block now un- der construction. Consequently their time while at Rockview was devoted to an inspec- tion of the institution and considering with warden J. O. Stutsman and as- sistant warden N. J. McFarland the papers of two dozen or more prison- ers eligible to parole. Caretaker of Airmail Beacon Light Found Dead. Officials at the Bellefonte aviation field were notified early last Saturday morning that William H. Miller, care- taker of the beacon. light at Home- town, near Tamaqua, had been found dead in the building housing the light equipment. At first it ‘was believed that the caretaker was a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning, caused by escaping fumes from the gasoline en- gine used to drive the electric gen- erator, but the coroner's jury decid- ed that Mr. Miller's death was the cause of heart failure. He had just recovered from a rather long illness and this was his first job, and Friday. night was his first time on duty. To reach the beacon light house he had to climb a steep mountain and it is presumed that the exertion was too much for him. Illumination of the beacon light after daybreak caused an investigation which resulted in the finding of Miller's dead body. The Hometown field is the furthest eastern field on the Bellefonte airmail divis- ion. ren fp pi La Belle is Here. The 1925 La Belle has arrived at the High school and will be distributed soon. Those who have seen the book agree that it is far the best number ever published. The makeup is excel- lent and the workmanship excels all other efforts. Due to the fact that only a limited number will be put on sale, all who desire to secure a copy should have it reserved for them. This may be done by asking any High school student to put your name on the subscription list. ms————— A A ————————— ——The Beatty Motor company has leased the old shirt factory, on south " Water street, and are using it as a storage depot for cars, ee ————— SMITH.—Charles Smith, a veteran of the Civil war and one of the best known residents of Ferguson town- ship, died at his home at Pine Grove Mills at 10:30 o’clock on Monday night following a brief illness. On Sunday afternoon he taught his class of young men in the Lutheran Sunday school and later occupied his pew at the preaching services. It was during these services that he became ill and was removed to his home. Instead of responding to the medical treatment given he grew steadily weaker until passing away at the time above stated. He was born in England on July 1st, 1847, hence was in his seventy- eighth year. His father died when he was less than three years old and shortly thereafter his mother, with her little family, set sail for America. Following a stormy passage across the Atlantic they landed in Philadel- phia and it was there Mr. Smith re- ceived his education and learned his | trade as a trimmer in a carriage fac- tory. When the Civil war broke out he was prompt to offer his services but being somewhat undersized was refused enlistment. After several at- tempts he was finally accepted as a musician and was assigned to the 49th P. V. L., Col. William Irvin's reg- iment. He served all through the war and took part in many battles in which the Army of the Potomac engaged. He was given an honorable discharge in 1865 and shortly thereafter made his way to Centre county and located at Pine Grove Mills, where he became a trimmer in the Hess Bros. carriage shops. With the exception of sixteen years spent at Medina, Ohio, and a year or two in Bellefonte when he worked for S. A. McQuistion, his life since the war had been spent at Pine Grove Mills. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran church, a member of the Centre county Veteran club, and Capt. J. O. Campbell post No. 272 G. A. R., of which he was chaplain for many years. He rarely missed a state gath- ering of the G. A. R. and also attend- ed many national conventions. In 1881 he married Miss Viola Hess who is his only survivor. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran church at Pine Grove Mills at 2:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon, by Rev. J. S. English, after which burial was made in the Pine Grove cemetery, his old comrades in arms acting as hon- orary pall-bearers. il I GARBRICK.—Calvin S. Garbrick, a well known farmer of Walker town- ship, passed away at his home near Hecla at 3:30 o’clock last Wednesday afternoon following two week’s illness with pneumonia, the result of an at- tack of the grip. He was a son of Henry J. and Min- nerva Garbrick and was born in Mar- ion township on October 3rd, 1869, hence was 55 years, 6 months and 26 days old, He followed farming all his life, principally in Walker township, and had lived near Hecla the past twelve years. He was a member of the Lutheran church most of his life and a splendid citizen in every way. He was twice married, his first wife having been Mrs. Mary Hartman. They had one child, now Mrs. Nevin Year- ick, of Jacksonville. His second wife was Miss Gertrude Zimmerman, who also. survives. - In addition he leaves two brothers and two sisters. Otis Garbrick, of Dakota, Ill; Roy M., of Centre Hall; Mrs. Joseph Royer and Mrs. Frank Clevenstine, of Zion. Rev. Hartman, of the Reformed church, had charge of the funeral services which were held on Sunday afternoon, burial being made in the Zion cemetery. Il > FURST. Sidney Dale Furst, a well known member of the Clinton county bar, and a cousin of former district attorney James C. Furst, of Bellefonte, died last Thursday night at his home in Lock Haven, as the re- sult of an affection of the throat, with which he had suffered for several years. » He was a son of Cline G. and Jennie B. Furst and was born in Lock Haven on October 19th, 1866. He graduated at Princeton University in 1889, read law in the office of his father and was admitted to practice at the Clinton county bar in 1892. In later years he was admitted to practice before the Superior and Supreme courts and the federal courts. He was a member of the Great Island Presbyterian church, of Lock Haven, and various clubs and societies. He married Miss Ada Dunn, of Lock Haven, who survives with two sons, Dale and Walcott Furst. He also leaves his mother, one brother, Dean Furst, and two sisters, Mrs. Greenleaf and Miss Edith Furst. Funeral ser- vices were held on Monday afternoon, burial being made in the Highland cemetery. i Il SMITH. Mrs. Helen Lucinda Smith, wife of Carlton A. Smith, of Rockview, died at the Centre County hospital at six o'clock on Sunday morning. On Saturday ofternoon she gave birth to a child who died shortly after it was born. Mrs. Smith devel- oped a bad attack of pneumonia which caused her death at the time above stated. She was 31 years and 26 days old and was born at Prebble, N. Y., being o daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wright. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Smith seven years ago they came to Centre county and located at Rockview where Mr. Smith is in charge of the creamery. In addition to her husband she is survived by three small children, Lucinda, Richard and Twila. Funeral services were held at her ‘late home at Rockview on Tuesday i morning and the same day the re- mains were taken by funeral direc- tor Widowson in his motor hearse to Prebble, N. Y., for buriali~ i : 1H i SWARTZ.—Word was received .in Bellefonte of the death on Wednesday morning at five o'clock, of Mrs. Mary R. Swartz, wife of L. G. Swartz, at her home in Ypsilanti, Mich. She had been ill for eight months and her death was the result of a complication of diseases. Deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Markle and was born at Hublersburg sixty-three years ago. Her entire lift was spent in Walker township until her removal to Mich- igan about eight years ago. Surviv- ing her are her husband and the fol- lowing children: Guy E. Swartz, of Detroit, Mich.; Clyde G., of Belle- fonte; Ralph M., of Ypsilanti, and Mrs. Daniel Woomer, of McKees Rocks. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: William and Edward Markle, of Hublersburg; Mrs. James D. Seibert, of Bellefonte; James Markle, of Chester; Mrs. A. P. Weaver, of LaCroix Falls, Wis., and Mrs. May Trevillyan, of Valley Falls, Iowa. The remains will be brought to Bellefonte and taken to the home of her son Clyde, on east Logan street, where funeral services will be held to- morrow (Saturday) afternoon by Rev. Homer Knox, of the Methodist church, burial to be made in the Union ceme- tery. il i! LOEB.—Harry Loeb, of Philadel- phia, a cousin of Mrs. Louis Grauer, of Bellefonte, died last Thursday night on the train while returning to Phila- delphia from attending a family re- union in New York. He was a son of Moses and Pauline Lyon Loeb and was born in Bellefdfite 66 years ago. On leaving here he went to DuBois where he was in the lumbering business a number of years. From there he went to Philadelphia where he became president of a large brewing company. With the advent of prohibition he engaged in the cold storage business. He also had other interests in Philadelphia. He is sur- vived by his wife, two sons and one daughter. Burial was made in Phila- delphia on Sunday. ———— eee. Mount Treziyulny Officially Christen- ed on Saturday. Col. Henry W. Shoemaker, of Mec- Elhattan; Judge C. H. Rich, of Wool- rich; district foresters H. L. Harbeson the Dept. of Forests and Waters; Profs. Fred Lewis Pattee, Isa A. Mar- tin and C. A. Bonine, of State College, and John Armstrong Herman, of Har- risburg, were in Bellefonte dn Satur- also a member ‘of the Department of Forests and Waters, at his home on Allegheny “street for the ‘purpose of above thé Treziyulny - cemetery, in Boggs township. Two members of the committee, Mrs. H. C. Valentine, of Bellefonte, historian, and J. Her- bert Walker, of the Altoona Tribune, were unable to attend on account of illness. Following a preliminary meeting at the Harter home the committee mo- tored to the Union cemetery where a splendid view of the outstanding peak of the mountain could be had and it was there, upon motion of Prof. Pat- tee, that the peak was christened “Mount Treziyulny,” in honor of Gen- eral Caspar Carl Stegner Treziyulny, a famous Polish count and refugee and Pennsylvania surveyor general. . | A visit was also made to the general’s last resting place. A report of the christening of the mountain will be made to the State geographical beard so that it can be incorporated on all future maps of Pennsylvania. . Epworth League Anniversary. Services in the Bellefonte Methodist church, at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday evening, will include the celebration of the anniversary of the Epworth League and the installation of officers for the ensuing year. The following program will be observed: er Prelude Hymn No. 540—Announced by Miss Grace Carson Mr. John Keeler Men’s Chorus 8:1-11 Mr. Donald Conrad Prayer - - Selection - - - Scripture Lesson, Prov. Announcements - Mr. Gilbert Shope Offertory 3 Selection - - Men’s Chorus Introduction of New Officers Mr. Samuel Tressler, retiring Pres. Address—A brief history of the Epworth League, by vice president, Miss Cath- arine Johnston Address—Some things of deep interest to all Leaguers and Friends of the League by treasurer, Miss Jane Miller Address—‘“We Will Carry On,” by presi- dent elect, Miss Isabel Johnson Hymn No. 485. Installation of new officers - Pastor Doxology ‘Epworth League Benediction President Postlude cme—— ees eee —=—A meeting of the High school alumni will be held in the auditorium of the High school building at 8 o'clock Friday evening, May 15th, to consider the question of an annual re- ception and dance for the 1925 grad- uates. A full turnout is desired. — “Temperament” was the sub- the Rockview penitentiary, on Tues- day evening, by W, Harrison Walker, of Bellefonte, -Over fivé hundred men were in the audience and every one stayed to the finish. and H. C. Henry; Prof. J. S. Illick, of ‘day and met editor Thomas: H. Harter: officially christening the - mountain ject of a talk made to the inmates of | BELLEFONTE WINS AGAIN. Snow Shoe Captures First in Class B, County Athletic Meet, - Last Saturday afternoon, on Beaver field, State College, Bellefonte High school won the annual Centre county track and field meet. This victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Belle- fonte boys. The team’s success is largely due to the patient and thor- ough training given the boys by coach Stock. When the association was formed five years ago he took a bunch of boys who knew practically nothing about the sport and produced a winner. By hard and earnest work his boys have come through victor each time, although the competition has become greater each year. Coach Stock and his team have not only won county meets, but last year won the track and field meet at Clearfield. He has producd a champion relay team that was not beaten by a High school last year, and this year won each of the three races which they have run. They beat Lock Haven April 18, won their event at the Penn relays, and annex- ed another victory at State on Satur- ! day. Capt. Shope has been leading scor- er for the team. Saturday he won ten of the local team’s points, and ran the last quarter for the relay team. Jim- mie has won the 100 and 220 yard dashes. for three successive years in the county meet. - McCullough was second high scorer with nine points to his credit, and ran in the relay. “James” is the most versatile man on the team, as he can run in the dash events, broad jump and throws the javelin. The most consistent performer is Emel. “Bunny” can always be count- ed upon to win the 440 and get a lead of from 5 to 10 yards for the relay team, as he usually runs the first quarter of the race. Kaler furnished the surprise of the afternoon when he won the mile run. The boy ran a well planned and heavy race. Bellefonte’s girls’ relay team, made up of two juniors, one sophomore and one freshman, coached by Miss Hol- ‘lingsworth, followed the fine example of our fast boys’ team, and easily won their race on Saturday. Shawley, of State High, was the highest individual scorer of the meet, having 16 points to his credit. He won first place in the discus, shot put, javelin, -and third place in the broad jump. Hellewell was Philipsburg’s star point-getter, with nine points to his credit.” ©. Students from the rural life depart- ment of State College very ably as- sisted the officers by acting as officials of the meet. Charles Morrell, former Penn State runner, performed the du- ties of starter very efficiently. -. - *“ Spring’ Mills, Millheim and Centre Hall deserve much credit for their ef- forts against much-larger schools, Snow Shoe High:«was the ‘winner in their high ‘point scorer, with 13 points to his credit. Detwiler, of Rebers- burg, was the high point scorer in Class B, with 18 points. He won first place in the quarter, half and mile runs. The crowd was estimated at 600, which was very good considering the condition of the weather. The sum- | maries follow: CLASS A—BOYS. 100 Yard Dash—First, Shope, Bellefonte; second, Koch, State College; third, Emel, Bellefonte, Time 10.1. High Jump—First, Hellewell, burg; second, Bower, Bellefonte; Shawley, State College. Height ‘inch. Half Mile Run—First Husted, Philips- burg; second, Myers, State College; third, Avery, Philipsburg. Time 2.17. Discus Throw—First, Shawley, State Col- lege; second, Hellewell, Philipsburg. ; third, Champ, Philipsburg. Distance 101 feet 9 inches. 220 Yard Dash—First, Shope, Bellefonte; second, McCullough, Bellefonte; third, My- ers, State College. Time 23.9. Shot Put—First, Shawley, State College: second Champ, Philipsburg; third, Cable, Millheim. Distance 49 feet, 9 inches. Quarter Mile—First, Emel, Bellefonte; second, Ratowsky, Philipsburg; third, Hodgkiss, State College. Time 54.8. Broad Jump—First, McCullough, Belle- fonte; second, Kanaur, Philipsburg; third, Hellewell, Philipsburg. Distance 19 feet 6% inches. One Mile—First, Kuler, Bellefonte; sec- ond, Husted, Philipsburg; third, Grove, Spring Mills. Time 5.08 2-5. Javelin—First, Shawley, State College; second, Musser, State College; third, Mec- Cullough, Bellefonte. Distance 140 . feet, 9 inches: Relay—First, Bellefonte; second, State College; third, Philipsburg. Time 3.49. CLASS A—GIRLS. Philips- third, feet 1 50 Yard Dash—First, McMann, State Col- lege; second, Hosterman, Spring Mills; third, Scott, State College. Time 6.3. Broad Jump—First, Luce, Centre Hall; second, Hosterman, Spring Mills; third, Jonusion, Bellefonte. Distance 7 feet 14 nch, Baseball Throw—First, Leitzell, Mill- heim ; secony Musser, State College; third, Uzzle, Bellefonte, Distance 171 feet. Relay-—First, Bellefonte; second, Spring Mills; third, State College. Time 2.11. CLASS B—BOYS. 100 Yard Dash—First, McKee, Snow Shoe; second, Robinson, Port Matilda; third, Shank, Snow Shoe. Time 10.6. High Jump—First, McKee, Snow Shoe; second, Detwiler, Rebersburg; third, Kline, Howard. Height 4 feet 10 inches. Half Mile Run—First, Detwiler, Rebers- burg; second, Cunningham, Snow Shoe; third, Wert, Rebersburg. Time 2.12 3-5. 220 Yard Dash—First, Robinson, Porl Matilda; second, Shank, Snow Shoe; third, ‘Whiteman, Snow Shoe. Time 25.6. Shot Put.—First, Lucas, Snow Shoe; second, Russell, Snow Shoe; third. Wert, Rebersburg. Distance 42 feet 6 inches. Quarter Mile—First, Detwiler, Rebers- burg; second, Cunningham, Snow Shoe; third, Watson, Snow Shoe. Time .59. -Broad Jump—First, Shank, Snow Shoe; second, McKee, Snow Shoe; third, Wolfe, Rebersburg, Distance 17 feet 4 inches. One Mile—First,, Detwiler, Rebersburg; second, Stark, Snow Shoe; third, Ishler, Pleasant Gap. Time 5:40.2, Relay—First, McKee, Snow Shoe; sec- ond; Rebersburg; third, Pleasant Gap. Time 4:6%. Baseball Throw—First, Kline, Howard; gecond, Watson, Snow Shoe; third, Smith, Howard. Distance 277 feet. CLASS B—GIRLS. 50 Yard Dash—First, Secrist, .magnitude’ of: one ‘hundred and forty- Class B, with 57 péints. ‘McKee was’ Rebers- | me burg; second, Korman, Rebersburg; third, ! Williams, Port Matilda. Time 7 seconds. Baseball throw—First, Weber, Howard ; second, Shank, Snow Shoe; third, Secrist, Rebersburg. Distance 185 feet. Relay—First, Secrist, Rebersburg; sec- ond, Reese, Port Matilda; third, Danka, Snow Shoe. Time 2:15. . Running Broad Jump—First, Sullivan, Snow Shoe; second, Gheen, Pleasant Gap; third, Martz, Port Matilda. Distance 6 feet 714 inches. Points won by schools competing are as follows: CLASS A—BOYS. Bellefonte High school - - - 38 State College High school - £ 30 Philipsburg High school - - 29 Spring Mills High school - - 1 Millheim High school - - - 1 CLASS A—GIRLS. | State College High school - - 10 Spring Mills High school - - - 9 Bellefonte High school - - - 1 Millheim High schol - - - 5 Centre Hall High school - - 5 CLASS B. Snow Shoe High - - - - 08 Rebersburg High - - - - 38 Port Matilda High - - - - 13 Howard High - - - - - 12 Pleasant Gap Hig - - - 5 That $146,000,000 Check. Last Friday Dillon, Read & Co., of New York, drew a check in favor of the Dodge Bros. for $146,000,000 in payment of their interest in the Dodge | Bros. automobile factory. It was the largest check that ever changed hands in a commercial transaction, ' and even in these days when thous- | ands and millions and billions, even, slip off the tongue as glibly as nickles and dimes and dollars did in our boy- hood days, few people realize the six million of dollars. For instance, if a man were to go to a bank and get the check cashed in one thousand dollar bills he would have to be a strong man to carry the load, as they would weigh 4561 pounds. And should be elect to take it in dollar bills he would be confront- ed with a stack of the long green which would foot up 456,250 pounds, or over 228 tons. This would fill at least ten box ears. A dollar bill is 7 1-4 inches long and if laid end to end the $146,000,000 would stretch out to the enormous distance of 16,706 miles or more than three-fifths of the way around the world. Piled half an inch thick they would carpet a room about half a mile square, and they are all the net result of less than twenty years labor on the part of the Dodge Bros. BL Kiwanians Sponsor Boys Potato Club. The Kiwanis clubs of Bellefonte and State College wishing to extend their hand of good fellowship to the surrounding communities have de- cided to sponsor a boys potato club. The club is made up of boys from the ages of ten to twenty years. A member of the Kiwanis club acts as sponsor to a boy. His duty is to buy 2 1-2 bushels of certified russett seed potatoes for him. The boy plants his seed with his home. grown seéd for comparison: and’ in’ the : fall returns enough’ good grade potatoes to pay the sponsor for the seed he purchased using next fall farm prices as a basis. “The ‘club will ‘wind ‘up in the fall with a banquet and at which time prizes will be given for the best ex- hibit of potatoes. There will be ap- proximately 40 boys in the two clubs. : mel eee In Society.’ Mrs. Gideon Payne entertained with cards last night, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Grauer, on east Linn street. In honor of Mrs. Joseph Cea- der, who is a visitor in town, Mrs. Odillie Mott entertained with four ta- bles of bridge last Saturday night. ——This community will have the opportunity of hearing Jules Falk, violinist, on next Thursday evening. It isn’t often that an artist of Falk's ability can be secured for an appear- ance in a town no larger than Belle- fonte. Whether you care for the vio- lin or not you should hear Falk. Some day you might feel quite superior if you are able to say, when his work is being discussed, yes, I have heard him play. re s—— A ——————— ——The Odd Fellows band was out on parade on Wednesday night—went down to the train to meet “Charley’s Aunt,” who in this instance was John Bower, dressed up to represent the character, and who was taken to Milesburg in a car and came to Belle- fonte on the train. The little decep- tion was an advertising dodge for the melodramatic motion picture being shown at the Moose Temple theatre. e————— A —————— ——A dispatch from Santa Barba- ra, Cal, on Wednesday, announced the death of Miss Harriet Hoke, as the result of exposure following an at- tempt to commit suicide on Saturday. The dispatch stated that she was li- brarian of The Pennsylvania State College, in California for her health. Inquiry of the college authorities elic- ited the information that Miss Hoke was not known there. ——The Centre Oil and Gas Co., has been awarded the contract to fur- nish Texaco products for such street oiling as will be done by Bellefonte and Howard during the season. ——Ray Aldridge, of this place, will be in charge of Hecla Park for this season and is planning to formally open the resort next Thursday. Bellefonte merchants went on their summer schedule yesterday by starting the Thursday afternoon clos- ing. : ———— A ——For good, reliable news always read the “Watchman.” Centre County’s Sunday School Army. Wonder - how many of you know that about one out of every three per- sons in Centre county is a member of the Sunday school. Didn’t know there was such an army of Sunday school folks right here in this good old coun-- ty, did you? The total number of Sunday school folks in the county as giveen by the Pennsylvania State Sabbath School Association is 14,881 and the popula-- tion of our county at the last census ; as 44,304. This is a splendid record and yet it ! does look as if that larger balance, a. large proportion of whom, of course, are church members, should be in the Sunday schools for in the State of Pennsylvania, with its population of 8,720,017 there are 2,174,471 Sunday school members which is a higher av- erage than any other State in the: Union. To man and train and teach this great Sunday school army in Centre | county there is a force of 1,312 teach-- ers and officers. The county has 102 Sunday schools through which the churches of the county last year gained accessions of 311 new members on their active rolls. The Centre county Sunday schools: are staunch supporters of the Penn-- sylvania Sabbath School Association which is doing such a wonderful work: throughout this Commonwealth in di- recting:the* Sunday "school movement and helping to conserve the work of the Sunday school, of the church and the community, for last year we con-- tributed $550.00 to the work of the. State Association. j _ The State Sunday school Associa- tion is the most efficient one in the. world and is now and has always been directed by a board of unselfish busi- ness men who not only pay their own { expenses, but are among its heaviest. i contributors. General James A. Beaver, John Wanamaker and H. J. Heinz are three outstanding figures in the history oi the Pennsylvania Sunday schools; all three were presidents of the Associa- tion at various times. However, they" did not help to organize the associa-- tion, that occurred back in 1862, in the Civil war days. These men typi- fied three great elements in our mod-- ern life. Beaver represented the sol- dier, politician and later was Governor- of the State. Wanamaker was the- world’s leading type of merchant. ‘ Heinz, a captain of industry of world wide repute. Pine Seedlings Shipped from Rockview- Three hundred thousand forest tree seedlings and transplants were ship- ped this spring from the forest tree nursery at the new western peniten-- tiary at Rockview, this county. This nursery is conducted co-operately be- tween the western ‘penitentiary and. the Pennsylvania Department. of For- ests and Waters. The inmates of the. institution . plant and care + for the trees and the Department of Forests. and Waters provided the plants, su- pervised the work, and paid for all. incidental expenses. The trees sent out for planting were: white pine, Norway, spruce, white. spruce, and black locust. They were- supplied to one hundred private land. owners in Pennsylvania tor reforest-- ing idle land and waste places. The State Welfare Department has: been assisting in the growing of these trees, and with its help the forest. tree nursery at the western _ peni- tentiary has been expanded and now covers approximately eight . acres.. The. inventory shows that there re- main in the nursery for shipment. during the next two years, approxi- mately two and one-half million trees. . Figures compiled by the Depart-- ment show that 750,000 forest tree: seedlings were shipped this spring: from the Greenwood nursery in Hunt-- ingdon county. The trees were sup- plied at the cost of packing and trans-- portation to more than twe hundred. and fifty private tree planters, clubs, schools, and municipalities in all parts of the State. They were used for re-- foresting idle land and waste places.. White pine, red pine, Norway spruce, and white ash were the principal trees. shipped for planting. : The Greenwood nursery can produce: annually about ‘two million trees. There are approximately five acres in. seed beds, and the inventory shows: that there remain im the nursery at the present time, three and one-half’ million trees that will be planted dur- ing the next two years. ——The Commercial club of Great. Falls, Montana, has been exploiting: a fresh water spring at that place as the largest in the world. Some time ago some one questioned the accuracy of the claim, stating that “at Belle- fonte, Pennsylvania, there is a larger one.” The Great Falls club has writ- ten here to ascertain the flow of our: Big Spring, but as ours flows only 14,600 gallons a minute and that at Great Falls 270,000 gallons in t e- same time the unknown champion of our fountain will have to take water. in A ——The Altoona Tribune is arrang- ing to put en a truck service for the. delivery of its papers within the radi- us of its circulation. Bellefonte is in- cluded in the schedule and papers are to be delivered here in time to read at the breakfast table. ee sc————p pe ——————— ——William H. Garman has been: secured by landlord M. A. Landsy as chief clerk at the Brockerhoff house to fill the position made vacant by the recent death of R. Finley Stewart. He will begin his duties next Monday morning. x
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