VOL. LXX.
COURT PROCEEDINGS.
THE REGULAR AUGUST TERM NOW
IN SESSION
Civil
Tried —The Usual Number of Trivial
Rasult of the Criminal and Cases
Cases Brought Out
The regular quarter sessions of the
peace, in and for Centre county, con-
vened at Bellefonte, on Monday morn-
ing at nine o'clock, with Hon. John Gi.
Love, president judge on the bench.
The several members of the Bar pre-
sented a number of petitions and mo-
tions. which were duly passed upon
by the court.
The auditor appointed by the court
to distribute the funds in the hands of
the sheriff, arising from the sale of the
real estate of Samuel Grove, a lunatic
in the hospital at Danville, filed his re-
port with exceptions renewed.
The list of grand jurors was then
called, and twenty, out of the twenty-
four answered to their names when
called. J. M, Paiker,
Roland, in Boggs township, was chos-
en foreman, whereupon the court very
ably defined the character of the sev-
eral crimes, alleged in the several in-
dietments likely to be laid before them
in his charge, after which the jury re-
tired to the grand jury room to delib-
erate and pass npon the indictments to
be laid before them by the district at-
merchant at
torney.
The constables of the several town-
and borouzhs of the county then
to the
ships
made their quarterly reports
court. *
The list of traverse jurors a'led and
absentees noted, and several excused,
The following civil cases were then
disposed of as follows:
Henry Kech vs. R. C. Gilliland, ad-
ministrator of ete. of Mathias Kech,
late of Burnside township, deceased ;
verdict in favor of the plaintiff for
$1606.70.
The Lewisburg, Centre and Spruce
Creek R. R. Co, use of L. J. H
H. Vandyke vs. John B. Musser. Net-
tied.
Simon Sellers vs,
and
P. Blair, |
Blair, de- |
Frank
sole surviving heir of W. H.
ceased: continued.
Kern Lauderbach &. Co. va. [.ouis
Doll and George Doll, ls
Louis Doll & Son; settled. |
At this juncture H. Y. Btitzer, sq. |
resolu-
ate trading
as |
chairman of the commitiee on
of Ira C. Mitchell, |
a member of the Bar, presented the
Centre |
County Bar Remarks |
were made by Mr. Stitzer and Hon. A.
tions on the death
minutes and resolutions of the
Association.
O. Furst, and at eleven o'clock court
adjourned until two o'clock in respect
to the deceased.
At two o'clock court convened with
Judges
bench. and the hearing of petitions |
1
Love and Faulkner on the
and motions again taken up. i
Several young men under sentence |
for betrayal were finally discharged |
from custody.
The sheriff gave notice of several re-
turns to be read on Tuesday afternoon
2 o'clock.
The case of L.. Schaeffer vs. J. H. |
leifsnyder, was continued at the costs
of the defendant.
The list of commonwealth cases was
then taken up.
Com. vs. John Guisewhite, charge
betrayal; prosecutrix Mary Jane Hart-
man. The defendant plead guilty and
the usual sentence at the hands of the |
at
eourt in similar cases.
Com. vs. Allen Wagner; charge, bee
trayal; prosecutrix Clara Shawley.
Neither the defendent nor his bonds-
man R. 8. Wagner appearing, when
this case was called, the recognizance
was forfeited and directed to be sued
out by the court.
Com. vs. Sarah Weaver, charge, as
sault and battery; prosecutor W. T.
satton. This prosecution grows out of
M. T. Weaver and his family remov-
ing a temporary fence, the material of
which was worth about fifteen cents,
from a lot in the village of Port Matil-
da, on the 220d day of April last, used
by the Weaver family by permission
of the owner, but who sold it to J. H.
Patton on the 21st day of April last.
Verdict not guilty and W. T. Patton,
J. H. Patton and BR. A. Patton 16 pay
the costs of prosecution.
Com, vs. George Hoganeamp, charge
two counts, first count larceny, second
count receiving stolen goods knowing
the same to have been stolen; prosecu-
tor W. R. Haynes. This prosecution
ia for the taking of a case of Bartholo-
mew beer from the wholesale liquor
store of the prosecutor, at Clarence, in
Snow Shoe township,on the night of
the 15th day of June last, Verdict on
Tuesday morning of not guilty, and
the prosecutor, W. R. Haynes to pay
the cost of prosecution.
Com. vi. Wm. Harkins, indicted
first count larceny, second count enter-
ing dwelling house in day time to com-
mit a felony; prosecutor Jonas Auman.
This prosecution is fof the taking of a
of the value of about $2, from the house
of the prosecutor in Penn
a nolle prosequi as to the second count,
| |
Com. vs. J. Lawrence Bathurst, in-
tor H. R. Curtin. The defendant was
prosecuted for cutting and removing
the Miles
tract in Boggs township belonging to
timber trees from samuel
the Curtin estate. The question of ti
tle to the land arose, which question
could not be tried in the Quarter
At the close of the evidence the
nolle
Nog.
sions,
Com. suffered a vo.untary pros
qui.
Com. vs. Amos Garbrick and
rence Gessner, indicted for cruelty to
Lockard.
h day of
animals; prosecutor Frank
On Sunday afternoon the Z5t
July last, Mr. Garbrick was informed
that there were some hogs in his corn,
ol
eville,
he
put
the
at or near the village of ( a
ith
the
a suburb of Bellefoute, when
to
Ww
several others
proceeds d
hogs out, and by so doing as de-
fendents allege, overheated one of them
from the
the
abused by
the property of Mr. Lockard,
eflects of which it died, but Com
|
alleges that the hog was
beating it with a stick and with stones,
Verdict,
Amos
the cost
The hog was worth about $5.
defendants not guil (iar-
guilty and
brick to pay three-fourths of
and the prosecutor, Frank [.ockard, to
pay one-fourth of the costs.
Com. vs. Joseph Sellers, indicted for
malicious mischief, prosecutor Thom-
The defendant was
the divi
ipied by
as Taylor.
prose
cuted for cutting down
on
fence between the lots occ the
efendant,
12th
ide fone
prosecutor and the d
boro of Milesburg, on the
July last; jant
guilty and divide
between the defendant and tl
cutor.
Wm. Garner and Jeremiah
(iarner, charge
Cot. 3
irety of the po
yrosecutor Emanuel Sunday,
he Overseers of th
he d
bachelors, keeping “baci
Poor of
ownship. efendants
helors
or near Rock Springs, and have
father, Henry
th
ty was rife with rumors o
ment that the sons were
er the
plained to a ls
Arye
he
neglect and il
number
ip
nt |
it il
citizens of t township of
I-treatime
ceiving at the hands of his son
and decided to take ti
hands, and petitioned t
the matier
He Overseers
the township to cause an investigation
by presenting to them a petition,
ing the names of fifty-three ot ti
citizens tow nship,
proj
wr oO
ths prose
of the
ition was insti
tuted.
Court without a jury.
tified that he
choke and kick
last; Wesley Thomas he
The case was heard by the
John Gates Los
Jere (rarner
March |
Saw qniah
bis father in
ard
“ather
that hie
would not stop much and blow his fa
ther's d Mrs,
cursing and swearing at his
the house and heard him say
brains out Thomas
ly last and the father wanted to go to
to Lis
Ole ected
going, and Jeremiah said, “don't
go, I don't
there’ and “where I don’t
want people that I board to go.” John
church and the boys
or
gO
Dunlap, the constable who made the
arrest, testified that Jeremiah said that |
they had “made a mistake in having |
the doctor called when he was sick
Claude B. Hess testified that these sons
lived the property to |
Henry Garner, and that com- |
plained how his sons
him, and that Jeremiah bad choked
him a number of times and hit him
over the head with a board, and that |
the boys would wet his
then make him put them on, Heaory |
C. Campbell testified that Henry Gar- |
ner was at his place during corn husk-
ing last year and that he was afraid to
go home, and that he told him that
the half had never been told of the
abuse and neglect that the boys were
inflicting upon him, snd described how
the boys would choke and kick him,
and thatJeremiah would earry a revol-
ver for a half day at a time for him,
and that he was afraid of them. The
defandants denied all the ch f
in belonging
Henry
were abusing
clothes and |
argos
the Com., and Henry Garner, the in-
jured party, went upon the stand and
denied all the charges in toto, and
stated that he was not being abused,
he was receiving all the attention from
his sons that was required, and that
he was not afraid of them, and farther
stated that he had never complained
to any one about his sons, and if he
had he could'nt remember. This dis
posed of the case as the very party
whom the citizens of that community
desired to protect, swore that he was
not abused, which left nothing else for
the Court to act upon, whereupon the
Court discharged the defendants, after
reprimanding them, and directed that
the county pay the costs of prosecu-
tion, The sentiment of those who
o
foot rule, pocket book, and a pipe, all
heard the testimony was that these
HALL, PA. TH
their
|
gons had been abusing
shamefully.
The trial of James Cornelly, charged
with setting fire to the armory, electric
wins
{light plant and the court house,
| begun Wednesday morning at eleven
o'clock. ‘The court room wns crowded
| with people anxious to hear the pro-
| ceedings. The legal talent both
sides is the foremost before the Centre
On
{ county bar, and there is unusual inter-
trial, District
| Attorney Singer is assisted in the pros-
W. F. Reeder. The de-
fense have employed Furst
and Hugh 8. Taylor. The selection of
| a jury took up consider ble of the time.
by
of wit-
est manifested in the
| ecution by
ex-Judge
The case will be hotly contested
A large
heard.
number
As
press this morning, the «
tried.
t both sides.
ore
2 Lo
nesses will be we
Mee 18
be
LOmorrow. Both
It is not likely that it can
i f
concluded before
sides ure sure of a victory and the pub-
le sentiment ses in doubt.
LAS
-
Weather
-
ediciions
Helin gave forecasts of Lhe
storm wave to cross the continent froin
2th to 31st, and the next wi 1 reach
the Pa
Cross Lhe
ls
ific coast about September 1st,
Rockies ©«
wntry
t central valleys od
th.
Dy cl ¥
ALON!
IL ple -
6th
and
ip two hundred tents
{ tent.
1ith,
13th.
one-fare
Re-
ducted on
those desirio
Saturday the
mn Monday
Will
open
and the exhibitie the
All
excursion rate during the
Lae rans vila give a
wu will be ¢
liglous servic
Sunday, and probably the most iater-
§
esting and instructive enls rtainments
will be given in the auditorium that
were ever held upon the ground.
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Marriage Licenses,
The following licenses
marriage
Seely Hardigan and H. Ammerman,
both of Boggs
David N. Emig, of Logan Mills,
Elsie R. Lee, of Rebersburg.
Claude A. Gettig and Anna M. Ha- |
mer, both of Philipsburg. i
of Huston twp. |
and Jennie Frantz, of Worth twp.
Lemuel Poorman, of Coleville, and |
Florence E. Bhook, of Bellefonte. i
Wilson Boon and
both of Romola.
Jacob Williams and Mary E.
MITE.
AIR Mo REA
twp.
and
James E. Davis,
:
Bessie Brickley, |
Cole, |
Handreds Lost Their Work
The Valentine iron company on Fri-
day last temporarily banked the fires
in their large furnaces at Bellefonte,
and as a result several hundred men
are thrown out of employment. The
suspension is only temporary and was
caused by the recent decline in iron.
This is to be regretted ; but it tells
that the Dingley tariff is not a pros-
perity breeder.
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Heavy Shipments of Grain
Kansas farmers are rushing their
wheat to market, and the railroads are
almost blocked with grain trains.
sa MI SAAS SR
—Lewins, Bellefonte, is making the
greatest cut sale of all lines of summer
clothing in the country, and every ar-
ticle offered is a genuine bargain. The
prices have been cut in half and the
goods are going rapidly. His count.
ers must be cleared for new stock and
price cuts little figure when a clear-
ance sale is on,
- — whens
COURT HOUSE REPAIRS.
PROPOSED PLANS THAT WILL BE
SUBMITTED
An Extension to be Built to the Front,
Will Give More Room. Fatimated Cost
Placed ut 830,000.
This week. the writer was shown the
drawings being made for the proposed
repairs to the Court house, says the last
Demaocs The
presented to the grand-
week's Bellefonte al.
same will be
jury, at court next week, for cousider-
ation. The plans have been |
by Robert Cole & Co,
sre pared
architect of
Bellefonte. The proposed repairs con-
sist of an addition of about siIxXiy
of the
which would
to the front present structure,
bring the same down
within a few feet of the fountains,
This addition would be about
feel
wider than the present buil
and built of a white sand
as the present jail.
county
of
hitecture would be In
with the jail,
ity in the appearance oO
public buildings. The front
building would have a large,
massive tower, with the {to
WI
top and a spaci
I'he
Wis room
south corn
ition would give
sither side
four in aii.
f more ©
Fiarger Erratic
with ¢l t
YOLK
be a library
and witness
OHNVeHenoes,
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f§ 11 OPE
i MALIK
would
a moderate
Considering
he large
ne
traverse i
fi
OF Deed
unillagze, that
ference.
every liti transact. |
House |
benefits
y person
the Court
the
At this
believe it would be
a Wise
this
new Too
the grand-jury to give
sonsideration.
i
iy
TIOUs «
A
is absolutely necessary and
the oourt
room is in an unsightly condition. The !
question is whether more patch work
be done, or permanent and
needed repairs be made.
thinks
ments, as will be proposed, should be
If the grand-jury improve- |
made, they should not hesitale to act |
to their judgment. |
: |
Some people would never favor any |
according bres
deteriorate |
and rot. Ou the other hand there are |
and small purses, who would
the county into a heavy debt.
plunge
In this
tter the grand-jury should act with
the same time
have a bit of local pride, for the condi-
tion of our public buildings.
It will not be necessary for the com-
missioners to have the approval of the
grandjury in order to make repairs,
They can act on their own authority.
ma
— TY —————
Death of Rev, Dotlarer.
Rev. John Dotterer, a member of the
West Susquehanna classis of the Re
formed church, died last Friday fore-
noon at his home near Clintondale, in
Nittany valley, aged about 50 years.
He is survived by his wife and six
children. The deceased some years
ago was pastor of the Rebersburg Ref.
charge.
oii, si pi Mp
Good News,
No other medicine was ever given
such a test as Otto's Cure. Thousands
of bottles of this great German remedy
are being distributed free of charge, to
those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneu-
monia and all Throat and Lang dis
eases, giving the people proof that Ot
to's Cure will cure them. For sale
only by G. H. Long, Spring, Mills
Sampies free. Large bottles 50¢ and
Ze,
THE NEW
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i
he Act Signed by Governor Hastings Pro
GAME LAWS
tects the Game
|
The last Legislature completely re
vised the game 1
| The bill
| Hastings.
aws of Pennsylvania,
was approved by (fovernor
The
| the game law are given below:
No person shall catch, take or kill
any elk, deer or fawn save
Deer
captured
important points in
during the
month of November, cannot at
{any time be killed or
f nay
while
in the water o streams, ponds or
lakes not be used
or fa
Dogs must in
hunting elk, deer win
seen pursuing a deer can be
| the o
I'he penalty
sight
and wner cannot
for offending against
fine for
0" o
oiensd 4 } Yin jail jor
Pp
| above provisie 1s 1 £100 enct
lar of fine lo poss
It is unlawful
trap or pursue deer
the purpose of sale,
Or corporal 1013
December 15,
The hunt-
srrets is forbidden |
" 2 > 4k
offenders is §10
the penalty i
i rp
ret
Persons having ferrets it ir posses-
$
} §
sion are liable to a fine of §25.
No person shall Kill, wound, trap, |
ilar substance, poison or drug any bird |
song or any warbler, linnet, tit-|
mouse, bluebird, spacrow, yellow bird,
thrush, downy woodpecker, red-head- |
ed woodpecker, tabbird, pewee, virego, i
martin, tanager, tiltup, bluefinch, in-|
digo bird, oriole, shripe, kildeer, gnat
hairbird,
hippoorwill, cuckoo, chewink, chick- |
ww, snowbird, gosbeak, |
humming bird, cow bird, shore lark, |
wren, swallow, robin, grackle, mead-
ow lark, unthatch, least bittern, swift,
night hawk, starling or bunting. No
person shall purchase or have for sale
any of the above named song or wild
birds. Song birds may be kept in cag-
es as domestic pets. Penalty $10,
It is unlawful to take or destroy the
nest or eggs of any song or wild birds,
except in cases where certificates are
secured allowing persons to take birds,
their nests and eggs and game mam-
mals for scientific purposes. These
certificates are granted by the State
Board of Game Commissioners to any
properly accredited person fifteen years
of age. Two wellknown scientific
men must vouch for the fitness and
character of the applicant. The board
must be paid $5 for the ceriificate. A
bond of $100 signed by two citizens of
the state must accompany the applica-
tion. If the person holding the certi-
fioate violates its provisions the bond
is forfeited. The certificate is good for
one year and is not transferable.
Birds not protected by this act are
the English house sparrow, kingfisher,
cooper’s hawk, sharpshinned hawk,
duck hawk, pigeon hawk, great horn-
ed owl, green heron and alight heron.
Any person may have in his posses
mals mentioned in this act for fifteen
me limited for killing
the same has expired and shall not be
liable to penalty.
_NO, 5
LOCAL ITEMS,
More
from Everywhere.
Cullings of than Ordinary Tuterest
Curwinsville has «
phold fever
The
F.ongland.,
price
Bible wats
miles away,
vind the
one-half
G. 1
on Hoffer st
’ : ¢ ’
Peter Breon, we regret to
| on the sick list and seriou
Will
y A enlargement « !
fandlord Runkls
ward
tding
SGIUE.
4
by
for
of Rebersburg, i
aati en v0}
ARLUR Burke
ing old home and frien:
t's stay in our
J and
shin Krumbine
their residences down sireel
4 §
should be a few more
£iyy
we ion ti
Creorge Koch
quoted him in the
to the Boalsburg reunion, it
REPORTER, is a liar, ar
he kpows who the liar is,
The Cameron House, at Lewisburg,
has again changed landlords. Mr. 8
0. Watts, of Jersey Shore, bought oul
Mr. T. F. Moyer, (formerly of Madi
sonburg,) and took charge of the hotel
ten days ago.
John Meyer killed a snake last Sun-
day on the mountain which was over
three feet in length, It looked likea
rattler, but had no musical appendage
attached. John bad the snake skin
ned and will have it tanned for a
belt.
For a period of eighteen years back
there has not been a year so favorable
for mountain springs as this year.
The supply has kept up from the fre
quent rains we have had, and the sub-
terranean reservoirs supplying the
springs have been replenished right
along.
Every farmer in the valley, with few
exceptions, has had a good crop of
wheat harvested, and the recent ad-
vance in price has renewed the activi-
ty ou the farm. They are more hope
ful than for years past. With good
prices the conditions in cur valiey will
return to the good old times of the
past.