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COFFMAN.—Albert Guy Coffman,
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= Pennsylvania railroad in Altoona,
1981. died of a heart attack, at his home
ee in that city, at 6.30 o'clock last
Editor Thursday morning, as he was getting
‘ready to go to work. He was stricken
‘while in the bath room and his wife,
‘hearing him fall, hastily summoned
‘a physician, who found him already
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Items taken from the Watchman issue
of May 27, 1881.
—The Brockerhoff House improve-
ments are very fine and will, when
completed, make that hotel one of
the finest in the State.
— Bellefonte fire companies, it is|
dead.
He was a son of George and Katie
Love Coffman and was born in
Bellefonte on November 14th, 1888,
hence was in his 43rd year. While
yet a boy his parents moved to
| Altoona where he was educated in
| the public schools. At the age of
twelve years he became an announc-
er at the Columbia ball park of the
Tri-State league. Later he traveled
with the Frank Catch carnival, the
Solomon and Dorman shows and the
Johnny Jones carnival. He also trav-
eled one year with Jess Willard,
former heavyweight champion. He
was the official announcer for all
boxing shows in Altoona and Johns-
‘town
In 1906 he entered the service of
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
and learned the car builder's trade.
Two years ago he was made foreman
of the laborers in the car shop de-
said, will turn out in full force on | partment. In April, 1920, he married
Memorial day. The Undine Co., will |
air their new uniforms in the parade, Wise Ama ertyman So Jrvives
—John Eberts, of Clearfield coun- raine G., Helen L. and Albert Guy
ty, was married to Miss Susie Mar- jr all at home. He also leaves his
ley, of Julian, on the 18th inst, The |
Cfmony wa pion A el Se tn. Cottman, Mo. ©.
dence of the bride's parents by the q. Reidenbaugh, Mrs. Daniel Ulery.
—John Emerick, aged 67 years |
and 16 days, died at his residence
in Walker township on the 10th inst. |
Bardiysia was the cause of his
eath.
—We have a host of Democrats
who want to be sheriff of Centre
county. Already the following have |
announced their candidacy: John F.|
Twp.; D. M,
Neidigh, of Ferguson Twp.; Thomas |
J. Dunkle, of Rush Twp.; Joseph L.
Neff, of Boggs Twp.; John Q. Miles, |
of Huston Twp.; George Hoffer, of
College Twp.; Samuel K. Faust, of
Miles Twp.; M, Kerstetter, of Spring
Twp.
—The coming week will be the
last of the public school term.
—The first car to be manufactured
at the car works was turned out for |
inspection the fore part of this week.
—John T. Johnston has just re-
ceived his commission ag post-mas-
ter of Bellefonte for another term.
—Berwind, White and Co., have
moved their coke breaker from this’
place to Snow Shoe and will re-erect
it near the coke ovens. This will
make it possible to ship broken coke
direct from the oven instead of ship-
ping it here to be broken and then
reshipping.
. —The people of Milesburg are ap-
parently in earnest about having a
Seminary there. On Monday
fessor Else and Mr. F, P. Green call-
ed at this office with the architect's
drawing for the proposed building.
It is a commodious and impressive
looking plan prepared by . W,
Tate, of this place. Now all they
need is the money to build it and
then they will have the home for the
Seminary they have so much de-
—Millheim is greatly excited over
the contest between F. P. Musser
and 'Squire Reifsnyder for Justice of
the Peace. At the election Mr.
Musser had one of a majority and
‘Squire Reifsnyder contested it, H.
A. McKee is the referee and Alex-
ander and Bower are representing
Musser, while Spangler and Fortney
are looking after Reifsnyder's claim.
—Hon. J. Merrill Linn, of Lewis-
burg, will deliver the Memorial day
address here next Monday.
— Business is brisk in the manu-
facturing department of Powers and
Son, the boot and shoe dealers. All
the shoemakers are busy as bees.
In addition to their home trade they
ship many boots and shoes away.
While a Watchman reporter was in
the shop on Monday he was shown
eleven pairs of shoes and two pairs
of boots that had just been finished,
They were being packed to be ship-
ped to customers in New York city,
Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh
and Woodland, Clearfield county.
THRIFT CO. BANQUET
WAS WELL ATTENDED.
The Thrift company banquet held |
at the Penn Belle, on Tuesday
evening, drew a crowd of fifty-three
people. The primary purpose was to
make plain to the people of Belle-
fonte and Centre county the exact
status of a Thrift company bank,
which is designed to afford loan ac-
commodations to the man or woman
who have no other banking connec-
tions and yet stand just in as much
need of same as the man who has
ample capital behind him.
The principles upon which the
bank is founded and will be conduct-
ed were fully explained by men of
prominence and experience from
Pittsburgh, Williamsport and other
places, and Bellefonte promoters of
the new bank expressed confidence
in the outlook for the success of such
an institution here.
Pro- |
Mrs. Harry Norris and Alden E, Coff-
man, all of Altoona. Funeral services
were held at his late home, on Sun-
day afternoon, burial being made in
Rose Hill cemetery.
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TROUP.—C. Lewis Troup, well
passed away at the Geisinger hospi-
tal, Danville, at two o'clock on Sun-
day morning. He had been a pa-
tient in that institution since Janu-
ary, undergoing treatment for a pe-
culiar blood infection that baffled the
skill of his physicians. His mother
was with him during the last two
weeks of his illness.
He was a son of Calvin and Lida
Bell Troup and was born in Belle-
fonte on November 22nd, 1910, hence
was in his 21st year. He was a
member of the 1930 class of the
Bellefonte High school but was com-
pelled to give up his studies over a |
year ago because of ill health, so fail-
ed to graduate, Last fall he started
to school again but was again com-
pelled to give up his studies. He
was a member of DeMolay. In ad-
dition to his parents he is survived
by one brother and four sisters, Wil-
liam Troup, in New York city; Mrs.
Elmer Way, of Bellefonte; Anna M,,
Priscilla and Rebecca, at home.
Funeral services were held at the
Troup home, on Thomas street, at
2.30 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, by
Rev. Robert Thena, burial being
made in the Union cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Troup express their |
deep appreciation of the kindness of
friends and neighbors in having sent
their cars for use at the funeral.
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'McCUMPSEY.—Frank McCumpsey,
‘a retired employee of the Pennsylva-
nia railroad, and a brother-in-law of
W. I. Fleming, of Bellefonte, died at
his home in Altoona, at 8.55 o'clock
on Monday evening, of acute dilita-
‘tion of the heart, after less than an
hour's illness.
He was born at Martinsburg, Blair
county, in 1849, a son of Joseph and
Sarah Cole McCumpsey, hence was
‘about 82 years old. For many years
‘he was employed as a machinist in
the Pennsylvania railroad shops, at
Renovo, going to Altoona in 1918.
He was placed on the retired list
twelve years ago. He was a member
of the Simpson Methodist church,
‘the Masonic lodge No. 495; the
Knights Templar, Masonic chapter,
No. 163; ' LI. 0. O. F., No. 595, and
Dexter encampment, No. 163, all of
Renovo,
He married Miss Mary Elizabeth
Ward, of Bellefonte, who died four the Hahnnemann hospital, Philadel- |
years ago, but surviving him are two
daughters, Mrs. F. V. Weidler, with
Bellefonte, |
| BRAUCHT.—Dr. H. S. Braucht,
ve of Bellefonte and foreman for many years a practicing physi-
/cian at Spring Mills, passed away
lat the Centre County hospital on
[Zutaday evening, foilowing an ill-
|ness of some months with a cancer-
lous affection.
| He was a son of John and Drucilla
| Detwiler Braucht and was born in
Penn township in 1866, his age at
| death being 64 years, 8 months and
{19 days. He was educated in the
| public schools and at Albright col-
lege, taking a medical course atthe
| University of Pennsylvania where he
‘graduated in 1895. He first located
‘at Milesburg but remained there
only a short time then went to
| Spring Mills, where he had lived
| ever since.
He was a member of the Centre
County Medical society and was on
| the staff of physicians for the Cen-
tre County hospital. He also held
membership in the American Medi-
cal society, the Spring Mills lodge
'of Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen
of America, the Old Fort lodge of
Masons, Williamsport Consistory and
Jaffa Shrine, of Altoona. Locally he
‘had served a number of years as a
‘school director,
He married Miss Madge Allison,
{who survives with one son, Dean S.
Braucht, of Coalport, He also leaves
two brothers, Edward Braucht, of
Coburn, and Newton, of Allenwood.
He was a member of the Presby-
terian church and funeral services
‘will be held at his late home at 2
o'clock tomorrow afternoon by Rev.
'J. Max Kirkpartick, burial to be
made in the Spring Mills cemetery.
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| HENNINGER.—Mrs. Anna Henn-
inger, widow of J. C. Henninger,
died at the home of her daughter,
‘Mrs. Bookheimer, at McAlvey's Fort, |
|last Friday evening, as the result of
‘general debility.
| Mary Shrom and was born at Mc-
|Alevy's Fort on February 24th,
1853, hence was past 78 years of
age. Most of her life was spent
near the place of her birth. Her
husband died forty years ago but
surviving her are the following chil-
of Al |irs. Ramey, of Gary, Indiana, were
dren: William Henninger,
‘toona; George, of Tyrone; Albert, of
Pine Grove Mills; Frank, Mrs. M. E.
Heberling and J. W. Henninger, of |
State College; Mrs. Clyde Smith, of
| Boalsburg; Mrs. Samuel Bookheimes,
of McAlvey's Fort, and Miss Blanche
E. Henninger, of Philadelphia.
She was a life-long member of the
Lutheran church and Rev. J. S. Eng-
lish had charge of the funeral serv-
ices held at 2 o'clock Monday after-
noon, burial being made in Steffey’s
| cemetery.
home at Roopsburg, at 8 o'clock on
Tuesday evening, of convulsions,
following an illness of about a week.
He was a son of Dennis and Cather-
| ine Kane and was born at Axe Mann
65 years ago. As a young man he
‘worked for a long term of years as
| & section hand on the Lewisburg and
5 he worked at
| the Whiterock Quarries and his last
| employment was on the State high-
way.
| He married Miss Mary Hender-
‘shot who survives with no children.
He leaves, however, one brother and
three sisters, Jack Kane, Mrs. James
| Mo and Mrs. Elsie Sunday, of
Bellefonte, and Agnes, in Philadel-
Funeral services will be held in
‘the Catholic church this (Friday)
morning, burial to be made in the
Catholic cemetery.
. Eyer—Mattern—Dr. Alfred Warn-
(er Eyer, of Denton, Delaware, and
f Mr, and Mrs. J. Collins Mattern,
of Halfmoon township, Centre coun-
‘ty, were married in the Messi
| Lutheran church, Philadelphia, on
Monday afternoon of last week, by
the pastor, Rev. Stover. They were
|attended by Miss Jane E. Mattern, a
sister of the bride, and Dr. Joel L.
Boone, of Washington, D. C.
| The bride is a graduate nurse of
| phia, class of 1929, while Dr. Eyer
'is a lieutenant in the United States
She was a daughter of Elias and
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KANE.—Edward Kane died at his!
Miss Sara Emily Mattern, daughter
whom he made his home, and Mrs. navy. They will reside in Washing-
'C. W. Collins, both of Altoona. He ton, D. C.
also leaves one brother, Harry Mec- |
Cumpsey, also of Altoona. | Brewer—Sellers—Rev. Charles
Funeral services were held at the Curtis Brewer, pastor of the Metho-
Weidler home at 10 o'clock yester- gist church at Stormstown, and Miss
day morning, the remains being Inez Gray Sellers, daughter of Mrs.
BELLEFONTE HIGH SCHOOL |
INTER-CLASS ATHLETICS.
By defeating the Juaiors 8 to 7,in
‘Monday evening's game the five year
‘class cf the Bellefonte High school |
won the inter-class baseball cham-
_pionship for the second half of the
!season. The Juniors, who won the
‘firist half championship will now
| contest with the five year boys,
in a series of three games for the
season championship. The pitching
of Joe Gingery, for the Juniors, and
Dick Baney, for the five yearlings,
‘have been features of the series.
Thomas Wallace, catcher for the
five year class, has also played ex- |
cellent ball. i
The inter-class track and field’
meet contests, which began yester-
day, will be completed today. Both
boys and girls are entered in these
contests and some clnse events are
anticipated.
In the volley ball tournament, be-
tween fourteen teams, the winners
were the Challengers, captained by
Samuel Noll.
Twenty-one players participated in
the handball tournament which was
won by Maxwell Kelley.
The class basket ball champion-
ship was won by the Juniors, cap-
‘tained by Joe Knapik.
The girl's volley ball tournament,
in which twelve teams took part,
resulted in a triple tie between the
Orchids, Violets and Blues, captain-
ed by Agnes Kelleher, Mary Bickett
and Bernadine Spear.
The Sophomore girl's basket ball
team defeated all other classes in
every game played,
A tennis tournament is now on
and will be continued until the close
{of school.
UNIONVILLE.
Mrs. Myrtle Craig, of Julian, was
a week-end visitor with friends here’
‘and attended the Mother's day serv-
ices,
Mr. Charles G. Hall is seriously
ill. His daughter, Mrs. Betsy Sult,
‘of Berwick, is home helping care
for him.
Mrs. George Calhoun and Mr. and
| recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs, C. R.
| Eckenroth.
twin
Griest'
eleventh
| Nancy and Jane Wright,
| daughters of Mrs. Mary
| Wright, celebrated their
birthday on Wednesday.
| Mrs. Charles R. Eckenroth left,
| Wednesday morning, for a few day's
| visit with her brother and family,
Prof. Walter Holter, of Lewistown,
Mr, and Mrs. H. M. Stere and]
| daughter Bessie, and Mrs. Ada Wil-
bert were visitors, on Sunday, with
| friends in Phili
psburg.
remained there for a few days with
‘her father.
| Mrs. Hannah Iddings and Miss
| Louise Tingue celebrated their birth-
|day anniversary together, last Sun-
| day, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. B. Parsons. Mrs. Estella Par-
sons and Mrs. Sue McEwen were
also guests at the festivities.
| Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bullock, ac-
companied by their son, Smith go 4
lock and wife, of Johnstown,
Mrs. Pauline Peters, of Tyrone,
| started, Monday, on a motor trip to
| Buffalo, N. Y., where they will spend
‘a week with their daughter and hus-
band, Rev. and Mrs, Robert Keeler.
The Centre County Association of
Post-masters and clerks, and their
assistants, held their annual meet-
ing at Milesburg, last Friday eve-
ning, in Wetzler's hall. Mrs. Ida
| Witmer and W. J.
H. Stere, of Fleming, was elected
| president; W. J. Woodring, of Port
and Mrs,
Matilda, vice president,
Ida Witmer, of Wingate, secretary,
|for this year. The next meeting
| will be held at Fleming. Those who
attended from here were Post-mas-
‘ter H. M. Stere and wife, rural car-
rier
All
especially the delicious eats
‘by the Ladies Aid society of
‘Baptist church. Excellent music
‘was furnished by the Wetzler or-
| chestra.
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BOALSBURG.
time at the home of her daughter,
| Mrs. George Fisher.
| Clarence Passmore and son, Charles
Passmore, of Harrisburg, spent sev-
‘eral days at the E. W. Hess home,
| recently.
the week-end with their daughter,
Mrs. Lee Brooks, near Spring Mills,
and with the Brooks family enjoyed
a trip to Lewistown.
IN BELLEFONTE CHURCHES
UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH.
Sunday School at 9.30 a. m, R. R.
Davison, Supt.
Preaching at 10.45 a. m. and 7.30
. m., by the pastcr.
Pp Morning subject: “The Man Who
Walked On the Water.”
Evening subject: “The Rapture of
the Church.”
Senior and Intermediate Endeavor
at 6.30 p. m.
fering
Mrs. Stere
Woodring were
the yr eipel speakers. Post-master
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Mrs. Annie Rine is spending some |
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyer spent |
' brought to Bellefonte on the 1.20 p. Esther E. Sellers, of Buffalo Run,
m. train for burial in the Union cem-
etery,
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DIXON. william Dixon died at
his home at Mount Pleasant, Worth
township, on Tuesday of last week,
following an illness of two weeks as
the result of an attack of heart
trouble. He was 83 years old and is
survived by his wife, who prior to
her marriage was Elizabeth Ewing,
three daughters and two sons, Mrs.
O. P. Sharer, Mrs, H. 8S. Williams,
Mrs. Frank Walk, David and Ray-
‘mond Dixon. Funeral services were
held on Friday morning by Rev.
| Welsh, burial being made in the
were married at the home of the
| bride's mother, on May 9th, by Rev,
| A. Lawrence Miller, superintendent
‘of the Williamsport district.
lowing a wedding dinner Rev. and Saturday.
Mrs. Brewer left on a wedding trip Mrs. J. M. Wieland, of Palmyra;
to eastern cities which included a Mrs. Grace Wieland Snyder and chil- |
visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. dren, of Cleona, are visiting at the]
| Charles H. Brewer, at Rahway, N.J. home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kling- |
i ler and greeting friends of former
——While an old pilgrim from | Years when the Wielands were resi-
dents of Boalsburg.
Wampus Run was traveling toward
Boenonte on a recent frosty morn- William Stover, contractor and his |
bumble bee got into his assistant, are the Keller
Ing a Coupe me, on Main street. Dr. and Mrs.
Al =n smashed up | (eorge C. Hall, of Wilmington, Del,
a telephone pole. At least who occupy the home during the
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Brotherhood Monday at 7.30.
Prayer and Bible study Wednes-
‘day evening at 7.30.
Junior Endeavor Sat. at 3 o'clock.
Special music at all preaching serv-
Rev. G. E. Householder, Pastor.
ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH.
9:30 A. M., Church school, Her-
man Hazel, superintendent.
10.45 A. M., Morning service; ser-
mon: “The Pentecostal Outpour-
:" Junior sermon: ‘“Banks-Gath-
ered and Guarded Treasures.”
‘ices,
7:30 P, M., Vesper service; Ser-
mon: “The Church Awai Power.”
Clarence E. Arnold, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Church schoel, C. C. Shuey, Supt,
9.30, study—interesting, with extras.
League, 6.30, topic well discussed.
Worship: Holy Communion morning
and evening: keyword for Commun-
ion, “Peace.” Reception of members.
Strangers and visitors welcome. Pas-
tor responds to all calls for his
services. Special Sacramental of-
Horace Lincoln Jacobs, Minister.
EVANGELICAL CHURCH.
9:15, Sunday school, Wm. M. Os-
man, Supt.
10.30, Morning worship with Mem-
orial day sermon.
6:45, Jr. League, Mrs. W. A, Grove,
Supt.
6:45, Young People's League, Car-
oline Smith, leader.
7:30, Evening worship, with ser-
mon, “The Consistent Man.”
A. Ward Campbell, Minister.
—— Governor Pinchot has appoint-
‘ed C. L. Packard, of State College, a
cooperative secretary in the Depart-
ment of Agriculture, at Harrisburg, |
| Bobby Jones and “THE NIBLICK”
at a salary of $2160 a year.
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STATE COLLEGE
FRIDAY—
Jack Oakie, June Collyer in
“DUDE RANCH”
Laure! and Hardy Comedy
SATURDAY
Leon Errol, Zasu Pitts in
“FINN AND HATTIE”
MONDAY AND TUESDAY—
Matinee Daily at 1:30
First Popular Priced Showing of
Jack Holt, Ralph Graves, Fay Wray
in
“DIRIGIBLE”
WEDNESDAY
William Powell, Kay Francis in
“LADIES’ MAN"
Added Attraction
Bobby Jones uses “The NIBLICK”
THURSDAY
Charlie Chaplin in
“CITY LIGHTS”
NITTANY THEATRE
FRIDAY—
Jackie Coogan in Mark Twain's
“TOM SAWYER”
SATURDAY—
“DUDE RANCH”
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY-
For All Who Liked “Trader Horn”
“RANGO’
(By the Producers of ‘‘Chang')
THURSDAY—
“LADIES’ MAN”
FORD BRAKES
ARE UNUSUALLY
EFFECTIVE
four-wheel brakes.
Reliability and safety
due to simple design and
careful construction
ONE OF the first things you will notice when you
drive the Ford is the quick, effective action of its
They are unusually safe and reliable because
they are mechanical, internal expanding, with all
braking surfaces fully enclosed. This prevents mud,
water, sand, etc., from getting between the band
and drum and interfering with brake action.
Other outstanding features of the Ford are the
Triplex shatter-proof glass windshield, four Hou-
daille double-acting hydraulic shock absorbers,
aluminum pistons, torque-tube drive, more than
twenty ball and roller bearings, Rustless Steel,
reliability, economy, and long life.
You save when you buy the Ford and you save
every mile you drive.
THE FORD DE
THIRTEEN
BODY TYPES
LUXE PHAETON
John M. Bullock, chairman of the leasan
stock subscription committee, re- {Mount P " ; cemetery.
ported the following list of stock- REILLY.— Mrs. Mary Elizabeth
holders to date: L. D. Fye, H. E. Reilly, wife of P. J. Reilly, well
Clevenstine, W. J. Emerick, H. B. known insurance agent of Altoona,
Frankenberger, Robert F. Hunter, and a sister of Joseph Massey and
B. F. Ham, N. Flack, B. Poorman, Sylvester B. Massey, of Bellefonte,
Grace Keefer, D. M. Kline, James died at her home in Altoona, last
Knepper, Dr, J. J. Kilpartick, F. V. | Thursday afternoon, following an ill-
Struble, P. H. Dale, Dick Gentzel, ness of one month. She was a native
Levice Martin, Dr. Foster, James of Mt. Holly and was 64 years old.
Harter, H. A. Rossman, George A. In addition to her husband she is
Beezer, Fred Witmer, Hazel & Co. survived by two daughters and three
John M. Bullock, Earl C, Orr, Lucille | sons, Burial was made in Altoona on
Keefer, James C. Furst. Monday morning.
——Among State highway bids to
be opened at Harrisburg, on June 5th,
is one for 1.12 miles roadway in Col-
lege and Benner townships, Centre
county. This is the stretch of high-
Dale's Summit.
| that is what he says. Others are of summer, are expected to arrive in
the opinion that he was casting eyes
on some fair dandelion pickers who
were along the road and forgot all
about the fact that he was driving a
car.
| town the last of this month. i
| The time for the regular church
| services in the Reformed church, on
May 24th, has been changed from
{7:30 p.m. to 10:30 a. m., on account |
of the baccalaureate sermon for the
Harris township vocational school in
the Lutheran church on Sunday eve-
ning.
~The State Board of Education
has allotted an extra $6000 to Rush
way through the penitentiary township for the support of it's
from Peru west toward schools, and $5000 to
Snow Shoe
p.
*430 to "630
(F. o. b. Detroit, plus freight and delivery. Bumpers and
spare tire extra at low cost. You can purchase a Ford on
economical terms through the Authorized Ford Finance
Plans of the Universal Credit Company.)