wi Ar ——— THE CENTRE "REPORTER. CENTRE HALL, PA., THURS, Mar, 256 THE NEW RACKET No. 9-11 Crider's Exchange, Bellefonte. Butterick’s Delineator (lass of Fashion and Patterns for April—just in. ANOTHER SECTION BARGAIN COUNTER DRESS 600D3 Came in this week, prices from 10 to 50¢ per yard. Speci ial Novelties for 25¢, not to be found elsewhere in this city. Nickle Plated Ware, Extra values—Crumb Trays and Scrapers, Crumb Tray and "Brush, new patterns, 15¢ to 5c. Tea Steepers, 10c. Tea Kettles, small ones for gas stoves, sizes from 02 to 8's. Berlin Coffee and Tea Pots. Ask to C this line. Turkish Towels and Wash Rags and a A nice large Towell for 10¢, 2 for dandy tor 23c. Wash Rags, 5 and 5 centers. Loads of goods coming in now as fast as steam will bring ‘em—at prices to “beat the band. GG. R. BSPIGELMYER SHEM SPIGELMYER, Jr. Bellefonte, Pa. LOCAL ITEMS, Incidents and Events about the Town and Country, Straw hats will soon be lifted from your heads by the spring breezes. Dandelion “seekers will soon scour the fields—and it makes a dandy mess. Election to bond the property of our town for $5000 to erect water works, on April 6th. Our grain fields have not suffered a great deal from the freezes of the first two weeks of March. At a sale in one of the lower town- ships 8. “took in" four rounds of grub. It was 8., but now guess, Our well-known townsman, Henry Boozer, has not been improving any from his pulmonary compiaint. James Runkle, formerly of near this place, has opened a meat market in Middleburg. Success to him. Trout rods are getting impatient for a cast, and worms are wriggling with delight over the season soon to open. Dr. Leitzel, a young physician, and late a student of Dr. Van Valzah, has hung nut his shingle at Spring Mills. A goodly number of our people are of the opinion that an additional pub- lie school is needed in our town. The by-roads during the mild and wet weather of the past two weeks have been far from fine, and in some parts horrible, Wm. H. Dale, of Benner twp., died on evening of 17 inst. aged about 40 years, He was a son of John Dale, of Benner twp. Even around this vicinity the Cor- bett and Fitzsimmons fight was the topic of interest among men, women and children. Congress has the tariff, the legisla- ture has the Swallows, and a good ma- ny folks have nothing to do. And yet this is a great country. The weather of late has been as un- steady as the gait of a toper ; within the past ten days it has changed about from anything to everything. We had thunder here last SBaturday ; with a thunder gust passing along at noon ; it was an old-style rattler with hail in its lap as large as ox-heart— cherries. Who ean beat that? The repeated references made in the colums of the Reporter to Centre Hall's steady growth, has attricted much favorable attention abroad and other eyes are fixing themselves upon our town. On Saturdry morning, 13 inst., the widow of Jeremiah Mayes, died at Fillmore, aged 77 years, 4 months ; her husband died 30 years ago. She was the mother of ten children, five of whom are dead and five living. —— A —— Recent Mifflin County Deaths, At Kishacoquillas, A. B. Garver, aged 40 years, In Menno tp., wife of Yost Hartzler aged 67 years. In Union tp., Jonathan Hartzler, aged 60 years, In Yeagertown, Agnes Newman, age 60 years. 3 Hi I MA SR. He Did'nt Saw, A Tenth street woman sent a tramp to saw wood for his breakfast and then went into the house to set up the lunch. Bhe returned soon to invite him to the meal, when she found the following on the saw horse: “Just tell them that you saw me, but you did'nt see me saw.” Tyrone Herald. mins i fn A SA ns —A larger and better line of storm coats no store in Centre county ever carried than do Lewins, at Bellefonte. The stock will be pushed out at 4 live. ly rate the next few weeks. Prices will ik hm go. GOOD PRICES, Live Stock, Farming Implements, &c , Sell Well. The “knock offs” at this spring's public sales thus far, have been at un- usually good prices, for horses, cows, sheep, implements, ete., and sales well attended, Daniel Krader’s sale in Gregg, was one of the largest in the valley. Bam’l Durst’s sale, at Earlystown was quite large. Horses went at good prices, al- 80 his horn cattle ; his sheep averaged close on to $10 per head, nice sheep of the common breed. ence of tangle-foot, which they turbances. flask was thrown into the one on the barn floor. hit Geo. Stover in the face, ugly gash below the eye, also hit the eryer, and then broke on the head crowd The It seems much tle's ricocheting. an empty whisky bottle has as about it as a full one. of all requests to form a ring and af- ford all a better chance. avail until a young bull was loosed in his stall to be sold ; excited, he made a dash out of the stable and towards the crowd in his path ; there was no need to cry, ‘form a ring !"”’ ty’'s sudden appearance had a ring-ing effect in less time than you can Jack Robinson, and taurus proudly say air all around him-—he formed a ring nose, sienna Mifflin County Losses By the decision of joint commission representing the counties of Hunting- don and Mifflin, Huntingdon ty has awarded erable slice of its neighboring territory and its most valued portion. A controversy extending over years, over the dividing line of two counties is now about to be tled, and the decision of the joint com- mission just rendered makes Hunting- don county vastly the richer. The awarded territory embraces thousands of acres of the hest agri- cultural land in Pennsylvania, includ- ing the celebrated Nittany valley, and the town of Allensvillee. Mifflin coun- ty's attorneys have filed exceptions to the award, and Judge Bailey will make a final decision on April 5. ifn Things Back in 1876 cot n- been a consid- county's these Set. ric Our valued democratic friend, Mich- of Pleasant gave left some 1876 ael Kerstetter, Gap, us call, and chronicling the stealing dency from Tilden by John and the Returning Board ; ing of the Brooklyn theatre Markets : Wheat 1.35 25, corn 40, potatoes $1, egus a papers, the loss of lite, 5) this was in Dec. 15876. Mike thinks the pr ty is a little coming the which he is only one of -) om ised around, hundreds ad yA vid slow of thousands waiting for the agent of prosperi work plenty and wages highe Mike, du kounsl sell kumpt, y io make ge ong it noch ig Worl Wp Nearly Asphyxiated. Monday night Clyde Smith had a narrow escape from asphyxiation his father’s store Clyde was sleeping in the store at build- the coal stove came apart, filling room with gas. He awoke about four | o'clock and in making an effort to get | out of bed, fainted and fell the floor. He struck breaking his nose and badly skinning his face. He was found a short ofterward and revived on being taken | out into the air. sOme A Appi Relieved by an Operation. Hall Bottorf, a son of Jacob Dottorf, of Lemont, who occupies his father's farm pear that place, found it necessa- ry to go to Philadelphia, some two weeks ago, for appendicitis treatment. An operation was performed in his case and the trouble removed, since which young Bottorf has greatly im- proved, and is expected home in a few days. , Takes Another Line, Wheel maker Boob has added anoth- er line of trade to his business, and is now dealing in bicycles and bicycle re- pairs, He bas a wheel on display along with the necessary parapherna- lia that goes to keep up a wheel. He has done considerable busitess already in that line. An Important Decision. Postmaster General Gray has decid- ed that the policy of that department will be to continue as far, as possible the four year term of office for all post- offices including the fourth class. This determination is a very important one and will be hailed with joy by the thousands of postoffice officials. ~You certainly need a new equip- ment of underwear or a good dress suit, Call at Lewins, Bellefonte, and you will appreciate what he has in that lio i i i i § ] i COAL SURE ENOUGH, Found in Nippenose—Hope for Centre Co, Belng un Fleld yet, The reported find of coal in Nippen- ose Valley has been confirmed, and the test by burning has proven satisfacto- ry. The coal is not of the anthracite variety but is a good quality of bitum- inous, similar to the Woodland. The vein has been opened and found to be about 3} feet thick, and will be worked at once to supply the local market, The coal is near the summit of the mountain, When burnt in stoves the coal pro- duces great heat. Squire McKague is the owner of the land on which the coal is found, says the Cl. Republican. To the Reporter this should look hopeful for coal in Nittany, Brush and Penns vallies, being so close to Nippe- nose, Geologists who gave it as their opinion there was no coal between Snowshoe and Shamokin may have been mistaken, Wo fp Sudden Death, Mary J. suddenly at North street last Mrs. Fisher, nee Rishel, her residence on Saturday night of Deceased moved to this place from Rockville, Miles township | about ten years ago, and managed by | bard work and strict economy a family of nine whom, three sons to raise children, eight daughters | woman who | 0 and five She was a in her life had more than trouble and survive her, which she bore with markable patience and fortitude. re. age was 50 years, when services United Evangelical church, by Lohr. Interment in Union cemetery. ~Millheim forenoon, were Journal, ly -. 10,000 Trout Fry Nine or ten cans of trout fry here last Baturday morning, by at once taken to the ‘to up with Two cans were emptied in- pike Two in were ta aud were ent country.” sireams grow to the brook that runs along the in the gap two miles from here. cans were empl ie d into the stream Neveral cans of Penna Loop stream. McBride's gap. ken to the head two cans the can contained 1000 young trout the thick: f jess Of and Es about creek, to wh adarning needle and § fan inch in length. —- -> - Minister Arrived, We learn fre the Un, Ev. minister for Hall charge, Rev. W, W, rived on Saturday last and . Houseman that the Centre Rhodes, ar- taken his guest for mn Fag n. Was Houseman's as brief period uunti The a I the parsonage can be occupied, Reverend for a few personal ly be present to fill til his family appointments un- brot bither, held conducted by Mr. Houseman. is and - - yy New losuraunce Company. An effort is being made to organize a new mutual fire insurance company with office amount in this valley, of insurance wen promised when an organiza- considerable has | There is much which compan ies unin- yy other on count of contiguous risks already tak- We liberal in its rates to stores than other companies and thereby se A Ay Death of a Minister Well Known in Penna Talley, Re M. J. Carothers, recently of Newville, Cumberland county, died at | | his home in that place Friday evening | last, aged 72 years. He was presiding elder of this district at one time, in this valley. was one of the leading members of the Evangelical conference, and had been century. A daughter of Rev. Caroth- United Evangelical church. Arbor Days. Gov. Hastings has fixed upon Fri- day, Aprih9, and Friday, April 23, as Arbor Days for this year, In his proclamation the governor says in this State, which claims the honor of having originated Arbor Day, more than three hundred and fifty million trees were planted during the first five years, bas A Moves to Centre Hill Ex-County Commissioner, James B. Strohm, will remove to Centre Hill from Bellefonte this spring, and ocecu- py the family homestead with his fa- ther. Jim recently purchased a farm near Centre Hill, and will give his at- tention entirely to his interests in this valley, and for ounce in along term of years retire from public life. ~~ For Rent. Four nice and pleasant rooms suita- ble for family purposes will be rented after April ist, in the Dinges building. Apply to Mrs. M, A. Dinges. ow ~As usual during the month of March W. & C. have reduced prices on some of their Dress Ginghams, Prints, and Delean. You may find it to ot" an MINISTERS PLACED, Appointments Announced Tuesday at Clear. field by Bishop Ninde. Following are the ippolntaients ot | the Central Pennsylvania M. E. ference: ALTOONA DISTRICT, David B. Monroe, Altoona, presiding | elder. toona—Chestnut Avenue, N. Schenck; Eighth Avenue, J. Bell; Epworth mission (supply, C. A. First church, Martin L. Ganoe; C. M. Hoke; Walnut Avenue and view, W. R. Picken. Bellefonte, A. Btephens; Bellwood, Samuel Clearfield, A. 8. Baldwin; and Irvona, W. P. Bhriner; Curwens- ville, John A. Wood, jr; ville, 8. M. Frost; Glen Hope, J. Forrest. Half Moon, R. W, Hastings, G. F. Boggs; Hollidaysburg, E. E. A. Deavor; Houtzdale, min B. Hamlin; ton; Karthaus, Edmund White: ber City, Wilbert C. Cadle; Mahaffey, Hugh Strain; Martinsburg and Wood- | bury, Joshua K. Lloyd; McKee's Gap, | J. R. Bhipe; Milesburg and Unionville, i Geo, E. King: Morrisdale, Samuel | | Blair, New Washington, William J. heafler; Osceola, T. Gray; Patton, Charles W. Wasson; Penn's Valley, Theodore 8. Faus; Philipsburg, T. Ww. I N. H. Whit- Chas. W. Rishell; Asbury W. Guyer; Ty- First church, Horace 1. Jacobs: i Columbia Avenue, Vaughn T. | Wallaceton, F. W. Leidy; Warriors { Mark, Ralph W. Illingworth; West | Clearfield, Lyons M. Brady; Williams- { burg, G. A. Binger; Woodland Bradford, Jas, 8, Beyer. plied; Port Matilda, loaring Spring; Nnow i State College, Henry nigh; E. an; Shoe, i rone ue: and WILLIAMSBPORT James H. din DISTRICT, lack, Williamsport presi- aks Alfred 8B, Bowman; M. N. Walker: Blackwell, Daniel M. Grover; Cameron, F. G. Sleep; Clarkstown, 8B, J. Sarven; gan Salley, Marion J. Runyan; Castello R. T. Whiteley; CrossFork, Rollin 8. Ta Ek g elder, enezette, Coe lo Duboistown, A. B. Hooven: James F. Jonston; F. Glass: (sreat ay miporium, view, James Flemington, Island, George W. C. Wal- Hesser; Hy- Jamestown, T. First Epworth, B. A. Lepker; Laurelton, J. K. Kinsley; Frownfelter; Hoytville, Hughesville, W. ( H. Campbell; McKenty; Jersey Barnett H. Hart: Kedron, George Laporte, John W. Leavh; { Henry W. Newman; iam Moses; Liberty Valley, J Lock Haven { Benscoter; Trinity, Mimi B. hattan, to be supplied; Mill Hall, Jno, . Wilhelm; Milton, W. GG. Ferguson: outer a Adolphus D. McCloskey; Montgumg, KR. Mallalieu; Montours- Heckman; Muncy, Emory Swartz; Muncy Valley, J. J. Nelson's Run, E. E. Maulliner; ply; Penfield, Jonathan Picture Rocks, Joseph H. Price; ton, Robert I. Armstrong; Hiles C. Pardoe; Reese: Salona Robbins, Einnemahoning, Marshal C, Run and Cammal, Morgart; St. Mary's G. W. Faus; John A. Miller; Waterville, supplied; Watsontown, H. H. Crotsley; IT ie. ner, WwW. chureh, { shore~ 3 arnill; J. Nireet, Isaiah Main M. Fi Evans: MecEl Heeser » L ter, K pie nburg, 8. ville, Isaac I tesh: Ul pe Guilding Rals- Renovo, Wm. W, Wm. Nalladsburg, and Lamar, Niate win, | Fourth Street, Joseph F. Anderson; Grace, William V. Ganoe; High Street, Frank W. Curry; Market Street, Alvin | 8, Williams; Mulburry Street, G. W, | Stevens; Newberry, Richard H. Col- { burn; Pine Street, Joseph B. Shaver South, Samuel Ham: Third Street, J. H. Dougherty oy Wm, PF. Humes Alter a Flaum, It is That any one should puzzle their head over the question as to where shoes can be che We think we have an estab- bought best and apest, lished reputation for selling We we sell on close margins. good footwaar. These facts being self-evi- longer ! Calf, in all the new toes, Mdies’ Button and Lace, Viel Kid, . fine MINCLE'S SHOE STORE, | BELLEFONTE, Do you want to bu WwW An | To Come and see the ideboard, Mirror, tique ( 5 Swel 14] Ps rr) JArri stock. W. R. BR af §) SIL, Ares. Telephone 1 If We ‘Could Pin a Sample of Dress Coods to This Newspaper, Our store would be too small to hold the crowds eager to seize the oppo.tunities now of- fered to liven Februafy busi- ness. Perfect goods without hurt or flaw. For a starter. A number of patterns never offered for less than 50e, to go at this sale At 26 Cents, New patterns in Percales and Seersuckers. Always Up To Date. GARMAN'S STORE, Allegheny st. Bellefonte. y Furniture ? Brachbill’s. Jak For $9.75 I choice of w offered in Baby ACHBILL, BELLEFONTE. ee As our Millinery Opening " we promise « ibit this season will far ont-doa ‘and will be t he fo it looked “The friends aid patrons that our ward to as HAT 18GY nything we have heretofore shown, We heve had as models for die of the our ope ning eplay some Humes, of Bellefonte, called i President McKinley a few the latter of whom is a candidate for | the office of commissioner of railroads, now held by ex-senator Wade Hamp- | ton, of Bouth Carolina. To the President and advance agent | of prosperity, the Reporter would say, give Wim. P. Humes the appointment by all means, he will be a credit to the board of railroad commissioners, Ss A A The Sick List, \ Our townsman, Henry Boozer, Is still in feeble condition from consump- tive trouble, The venerable Peter Hoffer, is still confined to his home and frail of body and mind, Mrs. B. H. Arney has been laid up some ten days from a severe attack of rheumatism. Mrs. D. F. Luse is laid up with grip and rheumatic trouble. Daniel Brungart, an old and highly respected citizen of Rebersburg, is se- riously ill. Married at Lock Haven, Miss Lena Callahan, of Linden Hall, was married to John Raymond, of Lock Haven, on Tuesday evening. The ceremony took place in the Units ed Evangelical church in, the latter place. «L. C. Wetzel; Bellefonte, has he repalr shop In 1 your advantage to see them Wolf & lop Orawford. better than even the originals, Remember the dates, Thurs the American taste much lay and Friday, April 1st and 2d. We will coming season. It embraces everything that Our line of Fancy Silks for for the ¥ is new and stylish for this season. Waists is especially good. j Wash Silks, - 25 cents per yard. KATZ & & CO. Bellefonte,
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