usssmm— “Bellefonte, Pa., December 24, 1926. Editor P. GRAY MEEK, - - x To Correspondents.—No communications published unless accompanied by the real mame of the writer. Terms of Subscription.—Until further notice at the following rates: Paid strictly in advance - - $1.50 Paid before expiration of year - 17% Paid after expiration of year - 2.00 Published weekly, every Friday morning. Entered at the postoffice, Bellefonte, Pa., as second class matter. In ordering change of address always given the old as well as the new address. It is important that the publisher be no- tified when a subscriber wishes the paper discontinued. In all such cases the sub- sgeribtion must be paid up to date of can- cellation. A sample copy of the “Watchman” will be sent without cost to applicants. MEEK.—Eloise Meek, M. D., died in the Clearfield hospital at 11:30 Sun- day night after an illness of eleven weeks, following an operation for ap- pendicits and other involvments. Pneumonic conditions occurred twice after the operation, so affecting her lungs that though well on the way to what was believed to be her permanent recovery an acute lung condition de- veloped and she was gone almost be- fore any one knew that she was other than the hopeful patient of a few moments before. She was the fifth child of the late P. Gray and Susan M. Meek, was born in, Bellefonte and lived here until she located permanently in Johnstown for the practice of her profession. After attending the public schools here she went to State College and entered the private school of Miss Cooper, where she was prepared for College. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State College with the class of 1892 and, that fall, entered the Woman’s Medical College of Philadelphia. After graduation from the latter institution she served as in interne in the Phila- delphia General hospital, leaving there for a second year of practical exper- ience in the Massachusettes State hospital at Tewksbury. Then she lo- cated in Johnstown, Pa., where she en- gaged in the general practice of medi- cine for some years. It was while there that she accepted a call to be- come head of the Hoyt Memorial hos- pital, an institution maintained as part of the foreign mission work of the Presbyterian church in Jhansi, India. After her return from India she did post-graduate work at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and during the war did special medical work for the Federal government ‘ amohg the women employees of the larger indus- tries of the country. After the Armis- tice she specialized in this line of her profession at Cornell University and with the Firestone Tire Co., at Akron, Ohio. Then she went to Alaska where she spent two years in medical work for the government and as associate with Miss Ruth Reit in her rather daring rein-deer raising venture. Her last active professional work was at the Woman’s College at Rock Hill, South Carolina. Since that time she had been trying to recover from the undeniable strain on her former rug- ged constitution caused by the ex- tremes of the heat of India and the cold of Alaska. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Gray and Elizabeth B. Meek, Mrs. Winifred Meek Morris and her broth- -er, George R. Meek. Funeral services were held at the home of her brother on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30, conducted by the Rev. Homer C. Knox, of the Methodist church of which she was a member, and interment was made in the fam- ily vault in the Union cemetery. Not as a sister whose unexpected go- ing leaves scars all our own, but as one whose stories of travel all over the world we know have contributed much to the interest the Watchman has had for most of you in past years, we add a word of tribute. For a woman she was unusual in her self reliance and democracy of spirit. Storm clouds and blue skies, stolid determination and ineffable tenderness all welled up in a nature so restless that she was ever wander- ing. In the heat of far off India she worked as a medical missionary and “mushed” hundreds of miles through Alaskan snows that she might save a' life in the cabin of a hapless pioneer. The trail of her travels over the earth is charted by the flares of friendship she kindled in the hearts of all with whom she came in contact and their messages to her while she was fight- ing for life and to us since she has gone are monuments to her memory and finger boards pointing to her dis- tination on her last great journey. Il i LABE.—Mrs. Emma W. Labe, wife of Cyrus Labe, of Altoona, died at the hospital in that city on Tuesday night, following an illness of brief duration. She was a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Wian and was born in Belle- fonte on August 10th, 1866, hence was in her 61st year. She married Mr. Labe in-1912 and had been a resident of Altoona since that time. She is survived by her husband and the fol- lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs. Wil- liam Gehret, Earl Wian, ‘Mrs. Elmer Breon and Mrs. Mary Jane Kane, all of Bellefonte, and George Wian, of McKeesport. Burial will be made in the ‘Fairview cemetery, Altoona, this (Friday) afternoon. { | JAMES SCHOFIELD. HON. SCHOFIELD.—In the passing away of Hon. James Schofield, at his home : on south Thomas street, at 8.15 o'clock on Tuesday morning, Belle- fonte has lost another of its citizens who helped to make the town famous throughout the length and breadth of the State. Mr. Schofield has for some years been a victim of arterio-sclerosis and during the past year other com- plications developed eventually con- fining him to his home. His once ro- bust constitution finally succumbed and he passed peacefully away on Tuesday morning. He was born in County Monahan, near Belfast, Ireland, on March 20th, 1848, hence had reached the age of 78 years, 9 months and 1 day. He was educated in the public schools of his native land and as a youth learned the harness-making trade. In April, 1867, he traveled from his home near Belfast to Londonderry and set sail for America, the land of his dreams. He reached New York on May 10th, and proceeded to Birmingham, Hunt- ingdon county, where for nine months he worked at his trade for his brother William, who had a shop in that place. That was the year the present Centre county jail was built and the con- tractor urged Mr. Schofield to come to Bellefonte. He did so and secured a job with the elder Harvey McClure, working for him two years when he decided to go to New York. He re- ained ‘there until 1871 when he re- turned to Bellefonte and opened up 2 saddlery shop of his own in the same room where the well known store on Spring street is still located. The in- troduction of the automobile drove many saddleries out of business but the Schofield shop continued doing business and today is still a monu- ment to its founder. Notwithstanding the fact that Mr. | Schofield applied himself with untir- | ing zeal to his business he found time to study the economic conditions of his home town and State. He was especially interested in the public schools and in the eighties was elected school director from the West ward, serving one term of three years. He then was elected overseer of the poor, twice re-elected, serving almost six years, having resigned before the ex- piration of his third term. In 1892 he became a candidate for the Legisla- ture on the Democratic ticket and was elected, serving during 1893-94. He was defeated for re-election in 1894 but again became a candidate in 1896 and was elected, filling the office of Representative during the years 1897- 98. A rock-ribbed Democrat of the old school he stood steadfast with his party on all partisan questions arising’ in the House and his voice was always to be heard in stentorian tones of pro- test against anything that savored of vicious legislation. While a member of the minority party he won the re- spect of every Republican member on the floor. Possessed of a fountain of Irish wit and a jovial nature he na- turally enjoyed the social side of life and was always a genial host and a most welcome guest. He was a mem- ber of the Bellefonte Presbyterian church. It was on Christmas day, 1872, that Mr. Schofield and Miss Ellen Fleck, of Philipsburg, were married at the bride’s home, in the latter town, by Rev. Thomas Barnhart, pastor of the Methodist church, and for almost fif- ty-four years they traveled life’s path- way together. Four years ago they celebrated their golden wedding on Christmas and had with them all their children and a number of relatives. Surviving are Mrs. Schofield, one son and three daughters, Edward Scho- field, of Bellefonte; Mrs. G. Ross Parker, of New Brunswick, N. J.; Mrs. Charles Larimer, of Bellefonte, and Mrs. M. L. McGinness, of Pottsville. He also leaves one brother, Allen Schofield, in New York city. Funeral services will be held at his late home on Thomas street at 2:30 o'clock this (Friday) afternoon, by Rev. W. C. Thompson, of the Presby- terian church, burial to be made in the Union cemetery. Il Il HARLER.—Mrs. Ida M. Harter, widow of John Harter, for many years a merchant at Rebersburg, died at her home in that place, on Tuesday of | | eral years. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wolfe and was born at Rebersburg sixty-six years ago. She was a member of the Luth- eran church and always took a lead- ing part in its work and activities. Her husband died twelve years ago but surviving her is one daughter, Mrs. Harry Hubler, of Pittsburgh, and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Moyer and Mrs. Mary Frank, both of Rebersburg, and Mrs. E. M. Brungart, of Selins- grove. Funeral services were held in the Rebersburg Lutheran church at 10 o’clock last Friday morning, by Rev. Stephen Traver, after which bur- ial was made in the Rebersburg ceme- tery. I GAMBLE.—George Matthew Gam- ble, for the past quarter of a century a resident of Bellefonte, died at his home on west Linn street, at 5:40 o’clock on Tuesday morning, as the re- sult of complications following a stroke of paralysis he sustained some four or five years ago. He was a son of James and Rebecca Gamble and was born at Jersey Shore on March 13th, 1865, hence had reach- ed the age of 61 years, 9 months and 8 days. As a young man he learned the milling trade and in due course of time became a mill orperator at Antes Fort. In 1901 he purchased from the late F. W. Crider the flour- ing mill operated for so many years by the late C. T. Gerberich, continu- ing in charge of same until declining health compelled him to quit work when he sold the mill to the present owner, Frank M. Mayer. Mr. Gamble was a member of the Presbyterian church, the Bellefonte Lodge of Masons, both the Blue lodge and Chapter, Constans Commandery, the Williamsport Consistory and Jaffa Shrine Temple, of Altoona. He was a member of the Bellefonte Lodge of Elks, a director of the First National bank of Bellefonte and the Sutton-Abramsen Engineering com- pany. On January 28th, 1889, he married Miss Amelia Flook, at Cedar Run, who survives with the following chil- dren: Mrs. John Ostertag, of Lancas- ter; George McClure Gamble arid Elizabeth, of Bellefonte, and Mrs. W. T. O’Brien, of Philippi, West Virginia. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Jacob Gamble, of Linden; Willard, of Antes Fort; Mrs. Nathan- iel Blackwell and Mrs. Eliza Junod, of Jersey Shore, and Mrs. Mary Bubb, of Antes Fort. Funeral services will be held at his late home at 1:30 o’clock this (Fri- day) afternoon, after which the re- mains will be taken to Jersey Shore for burial. Il Il NOLL.—Ralph W. Noll passed away quite suddenly and unexpected- ly at his home at Pleasant Gap, at 5:20 o’clock on Sunday morning. He had been troubled with an affection of the heart for some time past but worked up until Wednesday evening of last week. Thursday morning he did not feel able to go to work but his condition was not considered alarming until a sort time before his death. A son of William H. and Catherine Tate Noll he was born at Pleasant Gap on October 1st, 1887, making his age 39 years, 2 months and 18 days. He was educated in the public schools at Pleasant Gap and as a young man went to work for the Whiterock quar- ries, eventually being promoted to plant superintendent, a position he fill- ed some six or seven years. He left Whiterock to go to Rockview peniten- tiary to superintend the opening of their stone quarries and later was made superintendent of farms, and during his ten or more years of serv- ice had been regarded as one of the most dependable men at the institu- tion. His success in life was due in the main to his skill as an organizer, his power as a disciplinarian, his fairness and integrity in dealing with his sub- ordinates, and his unbending courage and force of will. He leaves to his home community the sweet fragrance of a name which will be ever honored by all who knew him. He is gone but never will be forgotton. On November 29th, 1907, he mar- ried Miss Edna Keller, who survives with no children. He leaves, how- ever, his father and the following sis- ters and brother: Mrs. Paul Keller, Misses Emeline E. and Beatrice Noll, of Philadelphia; Ray C., Helen E., June and Ethel L. Noll, all at home. Rev. W. J. Wagner had charge of the funeral services, which were held at 2:30 o'clock on Wednesday after- noon, at his late home at the Gap, burial being made in the Pleasant Gap cemetery. Il I} CARNER.—Miss Naomi Carner, a nurse in training at the Philadelphia General hospital, died at 6:30 o’clock on Tuesday morning following a brief illness with peritonitis. She was a daughter of Paul and Helen Carner and was born at Hub- lersburg on November 21st, 1908, mak- ing her age 18 years and 1 month. She was a graduate of the Walker township High school and on Septem- ber first of this year went to Phila- delphia and entered the General hos- pital as a nurse in training. She was a member of the Reformed church. In addition to her parents she is sur- vived by two sisters, Pauline and Shirley, both at home. The remains were brought to Belle- fonte on Wednesday morning and tak- en direct to the Reformed church, in this place, where funeral services were held by Rev. Robert Thena, burial be- ( last week, following an illness of sev- ing made in the Union cemetery. ROBINSON.—Walter Robinson, of Howard township, died at the Centre County hospital at five o’clock on Sat- urday morning as the result of blood poisoning. It will be recalled that on November 29th, he remained at home to help his father shred corn fodder, got his right hand caught in the rollers of the machine and so badly crushed that it had to be amputated. Instead of healing the wound became infected and a second amputation failed to stop the course of the poison which finally caused his death. He was a son of Albert and Dorothy Robinson and was born in Snow Shoe eighteen years ago. For a number of years past, however, the family has lived near Mt. Eagle, in Howard town- ship. Walter was an employee at the Bellefonte silk mill but remained at home on the day he was hurt to help his father. He is survived by his parents and the following brothers and sisters: William, of Avis; Helen, Blair, Donald, Lyle, Doyle, Vera, Alfred, Emma and Laura, all at home. Funeral rervices were held in the Kennedy Methodist church at one o'clock on Monday afternoon, burial being made in the Kennedy cemetery. i i BOWER. Viola A. Bower, wife of Luther P. Bower, of Penn township, passed away at the Centre County hospital, last Friday night, following an illness of some months with internal cancer. She was a daughter of John and Frances Jane Bubb and was born at Potters Mills on April 4th, 1880, hence had reached the age of 46 years, 8 months and 13 days. Practically all her married life had been spent near Millheim. She was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran church, of that place, a member of the Valley Queen Rebekah lodge and the Royal Neigh- bors of America. In addition to her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Summer Frankenberger and Mrs. Bland Frankenberger, both of Mill- heim; Charles, Bertha and Randall, at home. She also leaves one grandchild and two sisters, Mrs. H. H. Leitzell, of Millheim, and Mrs. H. E. Bible, of Altoona. Funeral services were held at her late home at ten o’clock on Wednesday ‘morning by Rev. F. H. Daubenspeck, burial being made in the Fairview cemetery, Millheim. | SHIRES William Theas Shirk, for many years a resident of Belle- fonte, died at 5:20 o’clock on Monday as the result of a chronic heart di- sease. He was a son of Peter A. and Esther Shirk and was born at Bris- bin, Clearfield county, on December 15th, 1853, hence was aged 73 years and 5 days. In November, 1875, he married Miss Mollie P. Irwin, who passed away some years ago but sur: viving him are two children, Edgar A. Shirk, of Bellefonte, and Mrs. Myrtle Huber, of State College. He also leaves one brother and a sister, Harry Shirk, of Curwensville, and Mrs. Perry Copelan, of Philipsburg. Brief funeral services were held at the Huber home, at State College, at one o'clock yesterday afternoon after which the remains were taken to the United Brethren church, of which he was a member, where final services were held at two o'clock by the pas- tor, Rev. J. A. Mills. Burial was made in the Unionville cemetery. Former Centre Countian Takes Own Life. Carl John Long committed suicide by shooting himself in the head, at the home of his sister, Mrs. George Haywood, at Gearhartville, Clearfield county, on Tuesday of last week. He had been in poor health for some years which was the probable cause for his act. A son of John F. and Amelia Long, he was born at Snow Shoe on Febru- ary 10th, 1892. When ten years of age the family moved to Philipsburg and it was there he grew to manhood. At the beginning of the World war he volunteered for service but was re- jected because of disability. In March, 1923, he married Miss Lillian Shimel, who survives with a nine months old daughter. He also leaves his mother, living at Gearhartville, and the fol- lowing brothers and sisters: Miss Em- ma Long, of Bellefonte; Mrs. J. F. Collins, of Warren; Dr. Bertha M. Long, of Rocky Mount, N. C.; Mrs. George Haywood, of Gearhartville; Fred Long, of Chester Hill; Clara, Olga and Edward, at home. Burial was made at Philipsburg on Friday afternoon. Real Estate Transfers. J. D. Keller, et ux, to S. G. Rote, et al, tract in State College; $1. J. D. Keller, et ux, to Jennie V. Rote, tract in State College; $1. Edward L. Orwick, Admr., to John T. Beckwith, tract in Taylor Twp.; $2,100. Mabel G. Valens, et al, to Neil M. Fleming, tract in State College; $15- 000. May Gramley, et bar, to W. H. Bressler, tract in Gregg Twp.; $3,000. Edward T. Grundhofer, to Armilla Heberling, tract in State College; $1. Hayes Run Fire Brick company to Christing B. Page, tract in Curtin Twp.; $25. Christing B. Page, et bar, to Mary L. Orvis, tract in Curtin Twp.; $25. Eugene H. Lederer, et ux, to Paul C. Boeger, et ux, tract in State College; $1. Paul C. Boeger, et ux, to Eugene H. Lederer, et ux, tract in State College; $1. . PINE GROVE MENTION. A Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everybody. N. C. Neidigh and John B. Goheen were jurors at court this week. Themometers were down to 14 de- grees below zero on Sunday morning. W. F. Thompson and wife made a trip to the county seat last Saturday. Miss Olive Walker visited relatives in Lock Haven the latter part of the week. Miss Edith Corl spent the latter end of the week visiting friends in Al- toona. Joe Gilliland and wife, of Bailey- ville, spent the early part of the week in town. C. M. Dale, who has been laid up for some days with an injured leg, is on the mend. Mrs. Allen Bechtol, of Millheim, will spend Christmas with her son Harry, on the Branch. Russell Port and wife spent Sat- urday in Tyrone doing some Christ- mas shopping. The Baileyville school will have a Christmas entertainment this (F'ri- day) afternoon. Mrs. Roy Barto and two daughters, of Tadpole, were in town Friday on a shopping tour. The new arrival at the Raymond Poorman home is a son, who has been named Kenneth Eugene. ‘Squire E. H. Auman and Miles Walker motored to Muncy, on Friday, for repairs to their flour mill. D. M. Cresswell and family left for Harrisburg, on Monday, where they will spend the holiday season. Miss Grace Fye and Miss Elizabeth McDowell are home from Greenbriar College for the holiday vacation. Our high constable, H. M. Walker, was a business visitor at State Col- lege, the latter end of the week. Brooks Corl, who spent the past year in North Carolina, came north for the yuletide season with his moth- er. Mrs. Lydia Sunday has closed her home on Tadpole and will spend the winter at the H. A. Elder home in town. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Fry motored to Altoona, last Thursday, to look after some business matters and do some shopping. John S. Dale and wife attended the State Grange meeting, at Lancaster, last week. Mr. Dale was one of the auditors. Frank Grazier, one of the hustling business men of Tyrone, made a busi- ness trip to this section the latter end of the week. J. Milo Campbell attended a meet- ing of the Farmers’ Mutual Fire In- surance company, in Bellefonte the fore part of the week. Eugene Hoy, a member of the U. S. army in Hawaii, is home on a fur- lough to spend Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Ammon Hoy. The holder of ticket No. 283 won the turkey in the turkey molasses con- test at the Dunlap store last week. By presenting the ticket the holder can get the gobbler. Becoming quite ill at the Wilbur Dodd home, last Thursday, John Mec- Clain was taken to the Centre Coun- ty hospital. Latest reports say that he is improving. Earnest Spicher has leased the J. E. McWilliams farm for next year and the present tenant will move onto the Clement Dale farm, at Houserville, John Hess will take charge of his father’s farm at Shingletown. Last Friday afternoon a collision ec- curred between the Shoemaker truck | and Percival Rudy’s Page car, on the state road down Spruce Creek valley. Six ladies in the Rudy car were some- what shaken up but no one seriously batt, though the car was badly wreck- Among the lucky shots at the close of the deer season were J. Foster Mus- ser, Mr. Graham, William Gummo, Harry Peters, Joe Shoemaker, Davis Hillard, Pete Grove and J. A. Gum- mo, each of whom bagged a buck. Those who were fortunate in secur- ing a deer during the doe season in Huntingdon county were Charles Hof- fer, M. C. Wieland, James Kline, William Deitz, George W., Charles and Roy Louck, Elisha Shoemaker, Harry Gearhart and Prof. S. C. Mil- ler. The latter took his kill home %o Chester, Pa. PLEASANT GAP. Mr. John T. Noll left on Thursday for Philadelphia, expecting to be gone for several months. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Reish will spend Christmas with their son and family, in Allentown. Mrs. Henry Noll entertained the members of her bridge club at her home Saturday afternoon. Miss Mary Shuey will leave to-day (Friday) for Altoona to spend Xmas at the home of her uncle, Roy Reish. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Rimmey and Miss Bertha will spend Christmas at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Fred Roush, of Altoona. The members of Mr. Hoover’s Sun- day school class held their Christmas party at his home last Thursday even- ing, and presented him with a beauti- ful bath robe. OAK HALL. Miss Katherine Shaffer spent the week-end with her parents at Belle- fonte. Mrs. Margaret Sunday, of Tadpole, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. E, Homan, in this place. Miss Marguerite Schenck, of Boals- burg, was an over night visitor with Marian Dale this week. The Oak Hall school rendered a fine entertainment, on Tuesday evening, to a full house of eager listeners. Mr. Wm. Folk had his foot slightly injured while at work on the new house being built by George E. Mey- er, at Boalsburg. Scenic Theatre Presenting the Better Class Photo- plays Matinees Monday, Wednesday, Satur- day at 2 P. M. Each Evening at 6:15 P. M. MISS CROUSE ............. .. Organist WEEK AHEAD PROGRAM Friday and Saturday (This Week) First National Presents LEWIS STONE! DORIS KENYON: — N— “The Blond Saint” Here is a picture with two great stars: need no introduction, and a more beauti-- ful show could not have been selected for the year's greatest holiday. The story was taken from Stephen French Whit- man’s Novel “The Isle of Live” and you cannot go wrong in choosing the enter- tainment. Also a first run two reel comedy" ‘“Babes in the Jungle’. Imagine only 10 and 25c. Matinee Saturday at 2 P. M. Monday and Tuesday Producers Dist. Corp. Present “Marie Prevost” and ‘Victor Varconi’™ —N— “For Wives Only” Listen to this—‘“Can a man safely en- trust his beautiful wife to the care of his best friend?’ Here is a picture clever enough for the entire family, for it con- tains plenty of laughs and who would get tired watching sweet Marie Prevost and what lady would object to seeing the: handsome Victor Vanreoni, It's the best holiday show we could find. And to top it off we will Have an ‘Our Gang Comedy” called ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin’. As advertised the admission is: 10 and 25c. Matinee Monday 2 P. M. Wednesday (ONE DAY ONLY) Producers Dist. Corp. Present “Risky Business” “Vera Reynolds”, “Ethel Clayton”, “Ward Crane”, “Kenneth Thompson’. All men love her, but she found the cost of loving equally high in the poor: man’s home as in the rich man’s palace. Duty was first for him, pleasure for her until Cupid made them both surrender to love. See this show by all means as it is: a screen treat. Also Fox News and Screen Snapshots. Matinee at 2 P. M. 10 and 25c. Thusrday (ONE DAY ONLY) Matinee at 2 P. M. : “Almost A Lady” “Geo. K. Arthur, “Marie Prevost”. She was a Modiste’s model, but her heart throbbing wildly for the man she loved, leaped to lofty heights when the so-called Duke of Lankersheim zealously courted her, until—well take a tip: and you won't be disappointed in this one. Only 10 and 25c. Friday and Saturday First National Presents “Harrison Ford”, BEN LYOIN: ‘“Lya de Putti”, “Lois Moran’ wf Ne “The Prince of Templers” The finest talent of made this big show for you. week’s paper. two continents See next Moose Theatre Where You Always See a Good Show COUNTRY STORE EVERY WED- NESDAY NIGHT. This Friday and Saturday James Oliver Curwood’s “The Gountry Beyond’ Olive Borden, Ralph Graves, Gertrude Astor. From the North: West. Novel Broadway and the 10 and 25c¢.