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Bellefonte, Pa., January 11, 1929.
P. GRAY MEEK, Editor
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BELLEFONTE’S FIRE LOSS
VERY SMALL FOR YEAR 1928.
Less Than $20,000 Though Firemen
Responded to Many Calls.
The Watchman has always eom-
mended the work of Bellefonte’s vol-
unteer firemen, as they are always
quick to respond to every call for
their services, and the effective work
they do is shown in detail in the fol-
lowng annual report of fire marshall
John J. Bower, as submitted to bor-
ough council on Monday evening.
Bellefonte, Pa., Jan. 2, 1929
To the Officers and Members of the
Town Council of Bellefonte, Pa.
Gentlemen: —
Pursuant to the ordinance govern-
ing the Fire Department of the bor-
ough, I beg to herewith submit my
report for the year 1928.
During the year the Fire Depart-
ment responded to 59 alarms, of
which 27 were general alarms, 19
still alarms and 13 out of town calls.
In response to these alarms the De-
artment laid 12750 feet of 23% inch
ose, raised 270 feet of ladders, used
225 gallons of chemicals, traveled ap-
proximately 265 miles and were in
service 35 hours.
Of the 46 alarms within the bor-
ough, the value of the buildings in-
volved was $416,400.00, contents
$218,100.00, or a total of $634,500.00.
The insurance carried on the build-
ings was $290,900.00, and on contents
$164,500.00, or a total of $455,500.00.
Loss on buildings was $10,420 and on
contents $9,010.00, or a total loss for
the year of $19,480.00, being .0308
per cent. of the values involved. .995
per cent. of the fires were confined to
the point of origin, and those that
were not so confined were almost en-
tirely involved before the alarm was
turned in.
‘The causes of all fires in the bor-
ough were determined, as follows:
Burning flues, 21; short circuits in
electrical appliances, 6; cigarettes, 3;
spontaneous ignition, 2; undetermin-
ed, 2; false alarms, 2; sparks from
cupola, 1; overheated kiln, 1; incendi-
ary, 1; overheated stove, 2; defective
oil stove, 3. The false alarms were
not turned in maliciously but by par-
ties who had reasonable cause to be-
lieve that a fire existed.
During the year 1650 feet of hose
has been purchased so that the de-
partment now has on hand 4500 feet
of serviceable hose, which is near the
amount required by the underwriters.
A new combination chemical and hose
wagon has been purchased by the
Logan Fire company without any cost
to the borough. I find the equipment
of the department in good condition,
with the exeception of a 50 foot lad-
der, which I believe unsafe and
should be replaced with a modern
trussed ladder. The Undine steamer
should be placed in working condition
so that it could be used as a reserve
in an emergency. Until recently I
Was under the impression that such
years ago.
repairs had been made but find that
the steamer is not in workable shape, !
but that it could be placed in good |
condition for a very small cost. i
The cost of repairs during the year
has been $334.42 and for gas and oil |
. J ee ——
his home at Pine Grove Mills at nine
o'clock, Saturday evening, January
5th, of valvular heart trouble. His
illness covered a period of more than
two years. During that time his con-
dition was variable. Last summer
he enjoyed many short trips about
the country. In October he had a fall
and since then had been confined to
his room. About three weeks ago his
condition became serious and a grad-
ual decline began until he quietly and
peacefully passed away.
He was born in Lancaster county,
Pa., on April 7th, 1846. Shortly after
his parents, John and Amanda Wade
Miller, moved to Centre county and
settled at Shingletown. He was
scarcely fifteen years of age when
Fort Sumpter fell, but in response to
the president’s call for 300,000 volun-
teers, he was the first to enlist when
an effort was made to organize a com-
pany at Boalshurg under Captain Mec-
Farlane. He served as a member of
Company G, 148th regiment until the
surrender of Lee at Appomatox. He
was seriously wounded at Gettysburg,
returning to his regiment in Septem-
ber after being cared for at the Chest-
nut City hospital, in Philadelphia. He
saw service in most of the major
battles in which the Army of the Po-
tomac took part. He was one of the
detail of eight men from Company
G who made the successful assault
on Fort Crater in front of Petersburg
on October 27th, 1864. On the twen-
ty-ninth of May, 1865, the order was
read that made the survivors of Com-
pany G the same as other citizens,
save for the service they had render-
ed their country. Among his most
cherished memories were those that
related to the days of service he gave
in support of our flag.
On November 30th, 1871, he was
united in marriage to Mary Ann
Cooper who preceded him to rest in
June, 1917. His active life was spent
on his farm near Pine Grove Mills
where he has since resided:
Politically he was an active and
loyal Democrat. At various times he
served Ferguson township as road
supervisor, school director, and jus-
tice of the peace. In 1914 he was the
nominee of his party for the Legisla-
ture.
In early life he became a member
of the Presbyterian church and until
illness prevented he was regular in
church attendance. His life was one
of trust and devotion to his Master.
He was the last of a family of four
boys and three girls. He is survived
by two sons, Samuel C., of Chester,
and John G., at home; also two grand-
children, Russell C, of State College,
and Elizabeth, of Chester.
Funeral services were held at his
late home on Wednesday morning at
10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Samuel
Martin, of State College, assisted by
Rev. J. Max Kirkpatrick. Burial
was made in the Pine Grove Mills
cemetery. =
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COONEY.—Michael J. Cooney, a
native of Bellefonte and a representa-
tive of the days of half a century ago
when life in the county seat was more
active than that of today, died in a
hospital at Valdasta, Ga., on January
2nd, as the result of an attack of
pneumonia. He had been ill in the
hospital since last October but only
recently developed the disease which
caused his death.
He was a son of Lawrence and
Mary Flynn Cooney and was born in
a house that stood where the Bush
house is now located seventy-one
The early years of his
life were spent in Bellefonte follow-
ing his trade as a shoemaker. His
shop for some years was located in
the old McCafferty building on Rail-
road street, where the wholesale
building of the Potter-Hoy Hardware
company now stands. He left Belle-
$122.96, and the borough has receiy- |
ed for out of town es $86.67. Dur. fonte about forty years ago, follow-
ing the year I succeeded in securing, 'ing his trade for a number of years
through the State Department, a gas- | but twenty years ago joined up with
oline tax exemption for the fire and the Sheasley Carnival company, of
street departments of the borough | Valdasta, Ga. In the years that he
which will reduce the cost of gasoline | had been with that amusement con-
Louise Elizabeth McMullen, at her
home at Hecla park, at 1:35 o’clock
on Sunday afternoon, was a distinct
shock to her many friends in Belle-
fonte, many of whom had no knowl-
edge of her serious illness. She had
not been in perfect health for several
years and about a year ago was a
surgical patient in the Clearfield hos-
pital. In fact she had been under the
care of Dr. Waterworth during the
year and last week contracted a bad
cold which, on Wednesday, developed
into influenza which resulted in her
death.
A daughter of Ambrose and Emily
Johnson McMullen she was born in
the old Irvin homestead at Hecla
which stood on the site of the pres-
ent Nittany Country club house. Her
entire life was spent on the McMul-
len farm, at Hecla, with the excep-
tion of two years spent in Bellefonte
during which time the family occupied
the McClain house, on Curtin street.
Having been educated in the Belle-
fonte schools, and being a member
of St. John’s Catholic church, of
Bellefonte, she was closely allied with
the social life and activities of the
town.
A younger brother, Ambrose Mec-
Mullen, died in 1909 and her only im-
mediate survivor is one brother, Law-
rence A. McMullen, at home. Funer-
al services were held in St. John’s
Catholic church, at 10 o’clock on Wed-
nesday morning, by Rev. Father
Downes, burial being made in the
Catholic cemetery.
Among those here for the funeral
were Mr. and Mrs. James C. Johnson,
of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. George
Richers, of Elmira, N. Y.; Mr. and
Mrs. James Brethe and Misses Kath-
ryn and Nellie McGrath, of Altoona,
and Miss Mary McMullen, of Rose-
dale Farms, Morlyn, Pa., all cousins
of the deceased.
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RHULE.—George M. Rhule, for
many years a well known contractor
and builder, of Philipsburg, died at
his home in Altoona, last Friday
morning, following a brief illness with
pneumonia.
He was a son of Jonathan and Jane
Rhule and was born at Williamsburg,
Blair county, on September 20th, 1854,
making his age 74 years, 3 months
and 15 days. As a young man he lo-
cated in Philipsburg where he start-
ed work as a carpenter, branching out
in later years to a contractor. He
was a member of the Baptist church.
He married Miss Ella Peters, of
Blue Ball, Clearfield county, who sur-
vives with the following children:
W. D. Rhule, of Little Rock, Ark.;
Mrs. W. D. Woodring, Mrs. Charles
er, of Port Matilda; Mrs. Rex Gange,
of Johnstown; Mrs. Charles E. Dean,
‘George M, Rhule Jr., and Miss Bertha,
all of Altoona.
home in Altoona, at 9 o’clock on Mon-
day morning, by Rev. Carey S. Thom-
as, after which the remains were tak-
en to Philipsburg for burial.
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HOLDEMAN.— The remains of
the Altoona hospital on Monday of
last week, from injuries sustained
when she was struck by a motor car
earlier in the day, were brought to
Bellefonte last Thursday afternoon
and taken direct to the Union ceme-
tery for burial, Rev. Robert Thena
officiating.
Mrs. Holdeman was hit by a car
driven by M. L. Kuny, of Duncans-
ville, as she stepped from the curb
right in front of the machine. She
was 66 years old and was born at
East Buffalo, Pa. Since the death of
her husband about twenty years ago
she had made her home with her son-
She is survived by two sons, George
B. Holdeman, of Washington, D. C,,
and Lester, in California. She also
leaves one brother and three sisters,
Uriah Housel, of Altoona; Mrs. Rich-
ard Lutz and Mrs. Calvin E. Gates,
of Bellefonte, and Mrs. G. E. Harp-
ster, of Warriorsmark.
Woodring and Mrs. William H. Turn- .
Funeral services were held at his
Mrs. Laura Holdeman, who died at’
in-law, John F. Ferguson, in Altoona.
native of Centre county, died on
Thursday of last week, at the home of
his son Asher, at Stevens Point, Wis-
cousin, as the result of general debil-
ity.
He was a son of William and Re-
becca Hess Harter and was born on
the old family homestead, near
Aaronsburg, on January 3rd, 1846,
hence was exactly 83 years old, his
death having occured on the anniver-
sary of his birth. He was a tanner by
occupation and on leaving Centre
county went to Rockford, Ill, where
he worked as a tanner for many
years. He was an active member of
the Lutheran church from boyhood
and a number of years ago was elect-
ed an honorary member of the church
council at Rockford.
As a young man he married Miss
Mary Ruhl, of near Mifflinburg, who
died many years ago, leaving one son,
Asher Harter, mentioned above. Mr.
Harter was one of a family of twelve
children, only four of whom survive,
as follows: Daniel Harter, of Ster-
ling, Ohio; Aaron, of Harrisburg;
Thomas H., editor of the Keystone
Gazette, Bellefonte, and Mrs. Samuel
M. Campbell, of Millheim.
Funeral services were held at Stev-
ens Point, on Friday, after which the
remains were placed in a receiving
vault where they will repose until
spring when they will be taken to
Rockford, Ill., for burial.
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RIDER.—James M. Rider died at
7:30 o'clock on Tuesday morning at
the home of his son Roy, at Cole-
ville, following a year’s illness with
heart disease and dropsy.
He was a son of Abner and Caro-
line Rider and was born near Valley
View, in Benner township, about fif-
ty-five years ago. A good part of
his life was spent at Coleville where
he worked at times for the Bellefonte
' Central Railroad company and also
operated a truck wagon. Some five
or six years ago he moved to State
College where he engaged in concrete
business. His health failing he re-
turned to Bellefonte about a year
jago and several months ago went to
; Coleville to make his home with his
son.
{He married Miss Maude Eckley,
, Who has been a patient in the Dan-
. ville hospital for some time. He also
‘leaves the following children: Earl
Rider, a teacher in the Easton High
school; Donald, at home; Roy, of Cole-
ville; Gilbert, at home, and Verna,
in New York. He also leaves five
brothers and one sister, Wesley and
William Rider, of Bellefonte; George,
Clay and Abner Rider, and Mrs. Har-
ry Emenhizer, of Coleville.
Funeral services were held at his
late home at 2:30 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, burial being made in the
| Meyers cemetery.
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SHAFFNER.—Mrs. Ann S. Thomas
Shaffner, widow of the late Charles
Shaffner, died at her home at Sum-
mit, N. J,, last Friday, from the ef-
i fects of a fall sustained last Thanks-
giving day.
She was a daughter of Jacob V.
and Letitia Thomas and was born in
. Philadelphia on January 6th, 1848,
“hence was within two days of being
eighty years old. When a child her
parents moved to Bellefonte and her
girlhood life was spent here. On
reaching the advanced school age she
went to Philadelphia to conclude her
education and while attending school
made her home with her aunt. It
was there she met her future hus-
band, Mr. Shaffner, and they were
married shortly after she completed
her education. Ever since then she
lived in Philadelphia until about five
years ago when she moved to Sum-
mit, N. J.
Her husband died many years ago
but surviving her are two daughters,
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MILLER.—David W. Miller died at! McMULLEN.—The death of Miss HARTER.—Andrew J. Harter, a WALKER.—Mrs. Catherine Powers
Walker, wife of W. Miles Walker,
passed away at her home on east
Linn street, Bellefonte, at four o’clock
on Tuesday afternoon, as the result
of double pneumonia, following an
illness of about ten days.
suffered an attack of the grip and ap-
peared to be recovering when pneu-
monia developed.
She was a daughter of John and
Nancy Kearns Powers and was born
in Bellefonte on July 30th, 1860, mak-
ing her age 68 years, 5 months and 9
days. She married Mr. Walker forty-
six years ago and all their married
life had been spent in Bellefonte.
She was a lifelong member of the
Presbyterian church, a regular at-
tendant and active worker, was a
member of the Eastern Star, the
White Shrine of Jerusalem, the Cor-
inth Shrine and the Civic club, of
Bellefonte.
A splendid wife and mother, giv-
ing to her home the best of loving
care and maternal protection, she
vet found time to take an active in-
terest in the social affairs of the town
and had a wide circle of warm friends
who sincerely regret her death.
She is survived by her husband and
the following children: Lee H. Walk-
er, of Puerto Lunon, Costa Rico; Mrs.
Albert H. Numbers, of Trenton, N. J.;
Mrs. William G. Smith, of Wilming-
ton, Del.; Ivan, of Bellefonte; Milon
P., Miss Elizabeth and Cecil A., at
home. She also leaves one brother,
John Powers, of Lebanon.
Funeral services will be held at her
late home, at 2:30 o’clock on Friday
afternoon, by Rev. W. C. Thompson,
burial to be made in the Union cem-
etery.
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HUNTER.—MTrs. uly Hunter,
widow of the late Steel C. Hunter,
for many years residents of Belle-
+ fonte, died at her home in Pittsburgh,
on Tuesday, as the result of general
debility.
Her maiden name was Amanda
Stitzer and she was born at Laurel- |
ton, Union county, over eighty years
ago. A portion of her early life was
spent in lower Pennsvalley, but all of
her married life in Bellefonte, mov-
ing to Pittsburgh about eleven years
ago. She was a member of the Meth-
odist church since girlhood.
She was the second wife of Mr.
Hunter, who died twelve years ago,
but surviving her are four children,
Mrs. Margaret Iliff, of New York;
Mrs. Mary Alexander, of Pittsburgh;
William, in Oakland, Cal.,, and Miss
Bertha, at home.
The remains were brought to Belle-
fonte on the 1:20 p. m. train yester-
day afternoon and taken to the Meth-
odist church where funeral services
were held by Rev. Homer C. Knox,
burial being made in the Union ceme-
tery.
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HOOVER.—Miss
died - on Saturday afternoon, at the
Masonic home at Elizabethtown, as
the result of an attack of influenza.
She was a daughter of John T. and
Mary E. Hoover and was born in
Bellefonte seventy-one years ago. Her
entire life was spent here until going
to the Masonic home some ten or
twelve years ago. She was one of a
family of five children and her only
survivor is one brother, A. M. Hoov-
er, of Philadelphia. She was a mem-
ber of the Presbyterian church all
her life. The remains were brought
to Bellefonte on the 1:20 p. m. train,
on Monday, and taken direct to the
, Union cemetery for burial, Rev. W. C.
| Thompson officiating.
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O’NEAL.— Mrs. Laura Anne
O’Neal, wife of Thomas D. O’Neal, of
Johnstown, and mother of Mrs. Ar-
_thur C. Dale, of Bellefonte, died last
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' Saturday morning, following an ill-
ness of six weeks with a complication
"of diseases.
Being confined to her
She first
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Belle J. Hoover
Miss Anne, at home, and Mrs. How- own home in Bellefonte with illness
ard Bishop, of Summit, N. J. She Mrs, Dale was unable to go to Johns-
also leaves two sisters and a brother, ' town to see her mother or attend the
Miss E. M. Thomas and Mrs. James funeral, on Monday. In addition to
B. Lane, of Bellefonte, and Clifford her daughter, Mrs. Dale, Mrs. O'Neal
S. Thomas, of Lewistown. Burial js survived by her husband and an-'
This column is to be an open forum.
Everybody is invited to make use of it to
express whatever opinion they may have
on any subject. Nothing libelous will be
published, though we will give the public
the widest latitude in invective when the
subject is this paper or its editor. Con-
tributions will be signed or initialed, as
the contributor may desire.—ED.
WESLEY IS GRATEFUL.
As we reported last week Wesley's
Christmas was so full of unexpected
brightness that he was quite over-
whelmed. He has asked us to thank
those who sent such material evidence
of friendship. He said: “You know I
want to thank them, but I just can’t
say the words that would tell them
"all it means to me.” We know Wes-
ley’s handicaps and we know the drab-
ness of his life so well that we know
those who made this Christmas for
him could have done nothing for oth-
ers of their friends that was compar-
able in cheer giving results with what
they did for Wesley.
Below are the names of those whom
we believe will ever be emblazoned
in the heart of a poor soul who “didn’t
know I ever had so many friends.”
Louise Valentine
Mary Gray Meek
Helen Mingle
Mrs. Harry Keller
Mrs. Harold Kirk
Charles M. Scott
3 M. Cunningham
J. L. Blackford, Huntingdon
Geo, Valentine ,,........c.......,
M. I. Gardner, Clearfield .........
Mrs. Mary Broderick, State College
Mrs. Gregg Curtin ..............
{| Winifred Meek-Morris, Pittsburgh
vRBev. Homer C. Knox ..."........
Mrs. Henry C. Quigley
Hugh Quigley. .....................
Elmer C. Straub
Miss Louise Rine
Dr. J. L. Seibert
Fdwin F.
Harry C. Yeager
Q. Oscar Gray ..............
Henrietta Quigley
Total
Linn Graham, Philadelphia ...
, Mrs.
Mrs.
Mrs.
Miss
Philadelphia, Pa., 12, 22, ’28
Democratic Watchman,
Bellefonte, Pa.
Gentlemen:
Before our family left the pret-
tiest little town in the State (Belle-
i fonte) I used to see a very poor boy
driving an old horse, hitched to a
broken-down wagon and altho twenty
years have elapsed since we came
here I remember his name as Wesley -
Jarret. Is he the one you refer to, in
your excellent paper, in the Ink
Slinks.
i Enclosed find my
tion.
: Wesley, in those days struggled
to support his mother and an aged
grandmother. When we who knew of
them consider his physical handicaps
we agree with the paragraph in which
you called him “heroic.” For, indeed,
he was just that.
Do write the story of poor Wesley.
It will make mighty interesting read-
ing. Ribs *
little contribu-
J. LINN GRAHAM
Huntingdon, Pa., December 22, 1928.
Mr. George Meek,
Democratic Watchman,
Bellefonte, Pa.
Hope you don’t wait until “Wes-
ley” has started down the long, long
trail, to give his message to the
world. I have not seen “Wesley” for
fifteen years, but even then, as you
say in your little item in “INK
SLINGS,” I thought him “an heroic
figure,” for the very same reasons
you had in mind when you wrote
those few lines for your paper. In
those days it gave me a lot of pleas-
jure to ease “Wesley’s” burdens once
in a while, and I am going to get a
big “kick” out of the thought that the
enclosed ‘iron man” may help to
make his Christmas a happy one.
I am sure Wesley will remember
me, and if you do happen to see him
just tell him that “Tiddley’ Blackford
wishes him his Merriest Christmas—a
day filled with all the joys anyone
ever knew and a New Year as happy
and prosperous as the most hopeful
could wish for.
Sincerely yours,
J. L. BLACKFORD
se reece freee.
Pack Eggs Securely for Shipping to
I each department three cents a gal-
on.
While some progress has been made |
during the past year toward reduc- |
ing the deficiency charge made by |
the insurance companies, yet no defi-
nite action has been taken and I would
respectfully urge that the matter be
given attention, especially as to the
adoption of a building code and a‘
modern fire alarm system, so that we
may be in a position to ask for a re-
rating of the borough. It is the opin-
ion of the officers of the fire depart-
ment that if the above and a few min-
or changes be made that the deficien-
cy charge could be reduced eight or
ten cents, which would mean a very
material saving to {he citizens of the
borough.
Among the requirements of the
underwriters is an annual inspection
of fire apparatus and appliances, and
at present we have no accurate meth-
od of determining whether the pump-
ers are in condition to deliver their
rated capacity. This could only be
accurately ascertained by the use of a
nozzle gauge. Such gauge, I believe,
would be a valuable addition to the
department, as it would enable us to
test both pumper and hydrants as to
their delivery capacity, and such
gauge could be secured at a cost of
approximately $25.00 or less.
I wish to express my thanks to the
officers and members of the Fire De-
partment and to the members of
Council for their cooperation through-
out the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN J. BOWER, Fire Marshall.
——The United States treasury is
paying for refunds a considerable
part of the money it is taking in for
i Carrolltown.
cern he had traveled over a great por-
| tion of the United States, through
the north in the summer time and the
southern States in the winter.
While still in Bellefonte he married
Miss Kate Bradley, and of this union
one son survives, Joseph Cooney, of
He also leaves two
brothers and a sister, Martin Cooney,
of Bellefonte; Lawrence, of Pasadena,
Cal., and Mrs. William Dillon, of
Braddock.
The remains were brought to Belle-
fonte on the 1:20 p. m. train, on Sat-
urday, and taken direct to the Catho-
lic cemetery for burial. His son Jo-
seph and sister, Mrs. Dillon, came to
Bellefonte for the funeral.
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TUSSEY.—Mrs. Margaret M. Tus-
sey, wife of R. Edwin Tussey, died
at her home at Boalsburg, last Thurs-
day morning, following a brief ill-
ness with pneumonia. She was a
daughter of William and Katherine
Woods Goheen and was born at Tus-
seyville about 38 years ago. The
greater part of her life, however, had
been spent at Boalsburg. Prior to
her marriage to Mr. Tussey she
taught school several years and was
an active worker in the Boalsburg
Presbyterian church. She was a mem-
ber of the Bellefonte chapter D. A. R.
In addition to her husband she is
survived by three children, William,
Mary and Katherine Tussey, all at
home. She also leaves one brother,
Matthew Goheen, of Boalsburg. The
funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock Sat-
urday afternoon burial being made in
taxes. 20
the Boalsburg cemetery.
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ZERBY.—Mrs. Catherine Zerby, I fl
widow of the late H. T. Zerby, died ~HERD.—John Herd, for many
on Sunday, December 30th, at the years a well known business man of
home of her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Philipsburg, died on Saturday after-
Gibson, in Lock Haven, as the re- noon following an illness of some
sult of an attack of pneumonia, fol- months. He was 72 years old and a
lowing a brief illness. i native of Huntingdon county, though
Her maiden name was Catherine he had lived in Philipsburg since boy-
Baltz and she was born in Sugar val- hood. He was an accountant and
ley 88 years ago. Many years of her bookkeeper by profession but for
married life were spent in Aarons- a term of years was a member of the
burg. She was twice married, both hardware firm of Graham, Herd &
husbands having preceded her to the Co. In recent years he had been em-
grave. She is survived, however, by ployed in the Philipsburg office of the
two sons and four daughters, Mrs. | Atlantic Refining company. He was
Gibson, of Lock Haven; Edward Zim- a2 member of Moshannon lodge No.
merman, of Millheim; Mrs. Sallie 391 F. & A. M. He never married
Hosterman, of Wolfe's Store; Mrs. but is survived by one sister, Miss
U. Grant Stanley, of Nesbet; Charles Nancy Herd. Burial was made on
Zimmerman, of Aaronsburg, and Mrs. | Tuesday efisenomn. :
William Ziegler, of Rebersburg. She | BIERLY._Dr. Alfred N. Bierly,
brother, William ' L
ng Le oe an) oy author of the Oratorio Immanual and
{ was made in Philadelphia on Monday. ' other daughter, Mrs. Charles Miller,
| of Windber.
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| MEISS.—George
R. | Metss,
for many years a merchant at Col-
. yer, died on Monday, at his home in
| Lewistown, following a week’s ill-
i ness with pneumonia, the result of an
| attack of influenza. He was past 73
years of age and was a son of Jacob
‘and Nancy Meiss. He married Miss
children, Mrs. John Jordon, of Colyer;
Mrs. R. F. Boal, of Altoona; Mrs. A.
Roy Martz, of Lewistown, and Miss
Ella, at home. He also leaves one
brother, Jacob Meiss, in Montreal,
Canada. The remains were taken to
Colyer where funeral services were
held yesterday afternoon and burial
made in the Zion Hill cemetery.
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MASDEN.—Miss Rosanna Masden,
seventy-five years old, was found dead
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for
Anna Bair who survives with four
Show.
In preparing eggs for shipment to
the State farm products show, wrap
each egg in white paper, urges coun-
ty agent, R. C. Blaney. Newspaper
should not be used around eggs as
the ink often discolors the shell. If
a wrapped egg breaks it will not leak
‘and soil the others. Each egg should
be packed firmly. Bran, excelsior
and loose paper are good for packing.
If there should be some broken eggs
it is well to have a few extra ones
‘along for replacements.
| For single dozen entries parcel post
{cartons can be used to advantage:
| For shipping five dozen or more, the
"ordinary 80-dozen crate can be used.
| Either use the whole crate or saw the
crate in two and use one end. Place
'one or two excelsior pads between the
adjacent layers until the crate is fill-
made at Loganton on Wednesday of
last week.
Il
MORROW Page Spaulding Mor-
row, young son of Mr. and Mrs.
James S. Morrow, of north Allegheny
street, died at an early hour on Sun-
day morning, of pneumonia as the
result of an attack of the flu, follow-
ing only four day’s illness. He was
born at Oakfield, N. Y., on April 30th,
1921, hence was not quite eight years
old. In addition to the grief-strick-
en parents, two brothers and one sis-
ter survive, Wayne, Martha and Keith.
The remains were taken to Spring-
field, N. Y., on Monday morning,
where burial was made on Tuesday.
many melodic music books, died on
| January 2nd, in Philadelphia, as the
| result of an attack of the grip. He
"was 81 years of age and was born at
Madisonburg, Centre county. After
attending the public schools of his
home community he took a course in
the Conservatory of Music, at Bos-
ton, Mass. Following his graduation
he devoted most of his time to music
writing and his music was known all
over the world. He never married
and all members of his immediate
family preceded him to the grave.
During the past three years he lived
at the Presser home for Aged Musi-
‘cians, at Mt. Airy. Burial was made
there on January 4th.
in bed, on Sunday, by her brother, | ed. Nail the lid securely at the end.
James Masden, at their home near If other containers are used be sure
Beech Creek. An attack of the grip they are strong enough to withstand
was the cause of death. Her brother : shipment. Each egg should be wrap-
is her only survivor. Rev. David
Nelson had charge of the funeral ser-
vices which were held in the Disciple
church at Blanchard, on Tuesday af-
ternoon, burial being made in the
Hayes-Fearon cemetery.
——Rarl K. Stock, principal of the
Bellefonte High school, was taken to
the Centre County hospital, last week,
with what was believed to be an at-
tack of appendicitis but such did not
prove to be the case and he is now re-
covering.
ped separately and the bottom and
| sides of containers should be well
protected. In packing eggs always
| place the small end down, Blaney
lurges. All packages should be dis-
tinctly labelled “Eggs.”
——One of Hoover’s most difficult
; problems is to keep Andy Mellon in
the Cabinet, notwithstanding opposi-
tion of the Senate.
——The Watchman gives all the
news while it is news.
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