IT 4 THE CENTRE ‘REPORTER CENTRE HALL, PA., THURS. Moy 12, THE RACKET. No. 9-11 Crider's Exchange, Bellefonte. EVERY DEPARTMENT [s bristling with new Spring and Summer goods—prettier and better than ever and at lower prices too. To My Old Customers in Penns Valley, Jrom Woodward to Boalsburg: Itis now 9 years Racket” was started in it has been a success as U kno since the first box was opened. Starting with 1200 square feet floor space, it has grown wo cover 8200 square feet—twice as large as any store in Bellefonte, and IT AIN'T DORE GROWING YET. There is a reason for this and U can probably tell why this is thus. When I came to Dellefonte some of my competitors said “We will that little Dutchman from Penns Valley 3 months before he is aut.” It is now 112 months ar Is am still on deck. G. R. Spigelmyer. since “The Bellefonte, give closed « id Ladies... Gentlemen... We hav Ca Summer Furnishings plete. , Wolf & Crawford. The Growler. growler of him ; make is Never mind the chronie every section has at least one he lies awake to find unkind occasion : fauit and utterances where there no his work he assays to put in in a behind-your-back way ; he always feels bad ; he never thinks there is seen to much at his own door ; chronic close, jealous of be sweeping needed growler his crooked in dealings, betiers, restless, no credit on the side of liberality or public eaterprize, and to him saintly perfection. The attention you accord the growler the greater is his discomfort. desires al accord leas em ——— — i Veteran Made Happy. The Lewistown Free Press says Hen- ry Heinbach, of that place, a veteran the late war, received last week from the government sixteen hundred dollars back pay, with a pension of seventy-two dollars a month granted to him as long as he lives. Mr. Hein- bach Is very infirm, being a great suf ferer from rheamatism, tracted while in cotintry. He has been completely confined to the house for 8 months, most of the time in bed and being in limited circumstances, ps tp Finishing the Term, Prof. George B. Snyder, principal of our schools, having determined to of a disease econ- ting a few lead slugs tnrough the hides mar school was left without an in- structor to complete the term of one week. The board employed D. R. Foreman and he now has the school in charge. This week ends the eight months term, and David is perfectly able to handle the school, having had charge of the Aaronsburg schools the last term. Will Re-Open the Church, Bishop R. Dubs, D. D,, LL. D,, will be present May 20th, to re-open the United Evangelical church in Cen- tre Hall, will preach morning and evening; he will also preach on the evening of the 26th at Lemont, and Tusseyville the 27th, at 7.30 p. m. —Houvenir Bpoons of the Battle ships, Watches, American and Cuban Flags given away by MoxstaoMERY & Co. THE WATER CASE DECIDED, of the Lower Court, finally at an end, and the point over which our citizens have wrangled for years past has been settled, The Su preme court on Monday last handed | of Judge Love dissolving ) the injunc- tion against the boro by the Centre the boro voted 5000.00 to erect a In October last an In April, 1807, bond the town for § new walter plant, who dissolved the injunction. The decided otherwise, and tite was appealed by the water company to the supreme court, The case was argued about four weeks and Mayday the supreme judges handed down their case ago, to erect a plant although private company had previously occupied the field, The decision caused geneggl rejoicing among many in the town, and for a few minutes the whistles on Boob's Luse's and Poulson’s shops blew off a lively time. The erect their new plant, ors will soon be on the ish their work and the expected to be in operation in a month a boro will now go ahead and The ground contract- to can fin- plant be or two. The boro has already contract- ed for about $6200. This is applied to the purchase of pipe and the laying of the same. A reseivoir must ed for which no contract has be en. be erect- an giv- » — The Water Works —~Decree of the Supreme | Court On Monday the supreme court hand- ed down a decree sanctioning the ecec- tion of a water works by our borough. The news woes pleasing to the advo- movement and to the other side. The former instituted an evening jubilee in which America was given full play in ing the welkin ring from throat anvil with the assistance of to lend martial air to the lusty ratifi- racket enthusiastically enthused with enthusiasm and for the cates of the not so young mak- and a drum cation which time being the Spapish unpleasant- was forgotlen, although a thing on The Reporter lustily cheered in several duly ness big walter, appreciated, to it belooging the fluid, which has unstinted recognition. fresh received lively ratificaiion lasted several it is said, with some speeches intermixed with hundreds of applauses, The water directors all received a ser- kind, their services and a of hirty- five years in ranning and then heretofore friends of our water supply were likewise evinced a which was very frie recognition of fri charge for t the town water works ; the complimented, which neighborly feeling. not of all, men's shortcomings were un- eaithed, as it was an occasion good time and cheer, and the boys had the village. ANOTHER STORY. Above pleasant allusions we made | from what we took for granted was the | proceeding without having a looker-on, only hearing the noise at the time. been Oaths and vile language filled | the air best citizens were approached and abu- sive utterances with profanity used to there were women seri- insult them ; the leaders that Mrs, Constable Swab appeared and ssked a similar favor since his wife was not This is the substance of the complaints we heard from many good citizens next some are leading off in setting a bad example to young men here, Prominent" and foremost in this drunken mob were C. F. Deininger, president of the Centre Hall town couneil; John Rider, a member of the town council, and Wm. Gross Mingle, son of Wm, B. Mingle, cashier of the Penns Valley bauk. The good citizens of the town are in- dignant over the drunken orgy, and that half grown boys should be led in- to disgraceful ¢ontiuct and drunks. Gratitude, A short time ago a rich bachelor died and left his wealth to the ladies who had refused to marry him. He said it was to them he was indebted for the happy life he had ied. Festival, The United Evangelical Sunday school and C. E. Bociety will hold a festival in Rearick’s hall on Decora- tion day, afternoon and evening. | A Sunday Find, | Nodittle excitement was raised last | Bunday afternoon, by George Mowery finding a set a human bones in a box [in a clump of bushes a short distance | above the tanyard house occupied by | George Row, consisting of the bones | from thigh to feet and of both hands | and arms, flesh dried on, apparently | from a large person, Calling Dr. Em- | erick’s attention to the discovery he at once informed us that the bones un- | donbtedly belonged to a skeleton he hud but which disappeared In some mysterious way, several years ago, and { which explained the mystery. AA ASA Commencement Week. Commencement week at the Penn- sylvania State College will be from { June 12th to 15th, inclusive. Rev. Dr. Lawrence M. Colfelt will preach | the bacealaureate sermon on Sunday | { morning at 10.50, and the Hon. John | Stewart, of Chambersburg will deliver | | the address to the One of the special entertainment fea- | tures will be a reproduction of “The Rivals’! which was so successiully | played by the Thespians, the Yramatie s ii during the winter, graduating class, college | slim ———— $s ww Beformed Classis, The Reformed church clessis meets | to the espec- doubtless be of interest denomination | In order to | will members of that jally, as well as to others. the opportunity to attend the Sunday ices in the Lutheran church on bath, 22 church and | morning, aiternoon evening of that day. oh blot ——— Old Glory Hang High Across the mountain at in Mifflin county, American | § 27 feet wide and 40 feet long, pended betwen two peaks of the Blue Mountain, 100 feet, by means of a wire eable 1500 feet long. | The flag was made by the of Reedsville, and is suspended higher in an Was Ssus- at an elevation of women the air than any flag io the state, raising on Saturday evening was tended by one of the strations in the history of 4 at- | largest demon-| the county. | a < Foundations Nearly Up. er end of town is being pushed right | The will | many more days to work on along. MASONS not | dation, and with favorable building will be pushed along without The lower floor will have and on the lodge delay. well arranged store rooms, second floor will the nd a large public hall, town is much in need of. be room Coughed Up James M. Bomerville, aged died pear Philipsburg SBuaday He had been ailing and it was supposed until a few ing, 8 for some time, days ago that bis trouble was con- coughing death he weighing near- but during a before vad, | suuplion, spasm Friday EE coughed up a live u ly two ounces, Weipa Sult for Damages. A few days ago attorney J. | filed declaration the Pleas Court of Centre county of Mrs. Mary Fox a in Common Case against ACCIDENT AT A POLE RAIBING. Two of Rebersbharg 's Patriotic Oltlzens Se. rliously Hurt by a Falling Pole, Last Friday afternoon the patriotic people of Rebersburg raised a flag pole, and before the feat was accomplished two of their good citizens were badly injured by the pole falling, A large flag was purchased which was to be flung to the breeze from the school yard, A massive piece of tim- ber was secured for the flag staff. A large number of the people assembled to witness Old Glory being raised to the staff and there were pleuty to as- sist in the heavy work of planting the large pole. To the belfry of the school building a rope and tackle was fastened to as- gist in the raising of the pole. The pole was raised about ten feet from {the ground when the rope broke, | There was a lively scramble of men to were not successful. Scott Kerstetter received the full | weight and was crushed to the ground. | He was insensible when willing hands His in- is supposed of the Calvin Mallory also which kept him After the accident the people went about the work with more caution raised the pole successfully without further and it { spinal columau. injuries and - i ——— Went to Fight the Spaniards last Fri- Hugh Taylor's four of Centre Hall's namly, Prof, Snyder, Clyde Thomas Bartges and James They will make brave soldiers war last long enough to show it. Among those who enlisted were to Taylor on at Mt. along with 36 who enlisted at the same time. (irelna, examination and came home on The other Ix ys Sandoe and Soayder B, 5th Regiment, 12th Regiment. The moved to Tampa, Smith of Co. I, | boys expect to be Florida, in a few days. Democratic Primaries. The Democratic county primaries ty convention to place a county ticket 3 I : {in the field will be held on Saturday, the following Tuesday, June 14 i Fishers of ¥iitas, | For 4 a vehort time only—2-year. Revs. Ryan, Manley, Blair and] ea Lor expounders o "the Gasper 1a old Rose Bushes, 10¢. each—worth different Christian churches, left on | five times that amount. Wednesday for Big Run on a trout | fishing expedition, and returned Fri- day. They reported a catch of eight- | een dozen Yo four trout. All being | ministers of the Gospel, their story, | of course must be accepted as true, — Lock Haven Democrat, Gladiolies, Tuberoses,—bulbs 1c, | each, | Cannas—5e. each. Caladiums, or Elephant Ears, 10¢ Gee ! We have four ministers in Cen- | | each. tre Hall who have often done better fishing than that in one day, and the Reporter will bet the beer for the eight can do it again any day. Organdies. Dimities, Ginghams, in & great assortment, Mattings, Rugs and 5 m———————— —— ———— Art Squares He Swindles Clergymen. -a few choice patterns in Ingrain A swindler who has been victimiz- ing clergymen and other citizens in several towns in the western part of the state claims to an electrician and a relative of some clergyman in a distant city, and to be in hard luck. He is a short, stout man, 28 years old, with brown hair and a short mustache, and rolls his eyes heavenward when trying to “do” his victim. Carpets, Initial Writing Papers—all the be latest in that line, Have you a wedding present to buy? This is the place to get it. Roman Stripes and all the new fads in Linings. Jelts, Neck Waists Set —————————s—— Ribbons, Shirt g, Collarg, Cuffs, ete GARMAN'S 5 STORE, BELLEFONTE, . The human machine starts but once and stops but once, You ean keep it going longest and most regulariy by using De Witt’'s Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for constipation and all stomach and liver troubles. For sale by Smith & Crawford. PA. We Lead, Others Follow. Here We Are Again. A Solid Oak Chamber Suit, large Mirror. Double Tops, {on Bure: an Washstand.) regular Ee, £15.00, CE, OUR PR our large Antique throu gh Bevel 3 §te. IK ron wr ¥ eo rods PRICES NEVER SO LOW IN FURNITURE! W. R. BRACHBILL, Bellefonte, Pa. "Phone 1302. i Bellefonte's Cheapest sellers of all that is reliable. That's all we are, all we claim to be, and ali that we wish to be. ! her husband, Joseph Fox, who { run over by a train | cars at Bellefonte some months ago. nlite Officers Elected Company, an affiliated line Pennsylvania, at the annual | directors as follows: President, t uel Rea; James P. Coburn, NB. OC, Btewart, N. P. Shortridge, H. Barnes, Charles E. Pugh and Wm. A. Patton, A ob house, at Spring Mills, directors, i SE archased the Bibby Heuse and to it. It was built twenty years ago cess, The last few years it has used as a furniture store, ————— A Great Improvement, Druggist Mugray has had a gang of men al work on his dwelling remodel- ing the same. A higher roof with | new windows and other additions will add greatly to the appearance of his home, making it one of the neatest and coziest in the town. AP ————— Festival, The Ladies’ Mite Society of the Lu- theran congregation, of Bpring Mills, will hold a festival on the evening of May 30th, at Spring Mills. Cake, ice cream, ele, will be served; the public cordially invited. A Big Order. The North American Tannery, of Lewistown, has received an order from the war department for 4,075 sides of Teas sole leather to be forwarded to Kay West, for making shoes for troops stationed in that vicinity. The Cuban question and political is- sues sink into insignifieance with the man who ote sign fom reer. De What he most desires, De Witt's Silks at 23¢c. per All new patte rns and fast 34 inch Fancy Novelties in Dress (zoods, in red. green, brown and blue at 15¢. 140 inch yard. COIOrs, Fancy Novelties in Dress 8, all shades including black The same priced elsewhere, (rood - t 4 are al OC, goods 35¢c. 54 inch Broad Cloth, (all the for suits) regular price $1.00, sell at ioe. {It is nearly time Dress Goods. first choice. Jaconets, 12¢c. | Fast Color Striped and Check Lin- ens, 10c¢, Lace Organdies, Figured Lawns and Fancy Mulls at 9¢.. rage we buy Wash buyers get Color Lace to Early Fast New Mattings just received. Is as usual up to date. sale by St The policy of this store is more liberal than other stores. Patrons get just what they want, and if per- chance they should’nt want it when they get home, they know they don't have to keep it. Your money back for the asking. ' ' India Linen as | The New Idea an. Ladies’ Shirt Waists, elegant styles as low as 48¢., all fast colors. Yard wide good Unbleached Mus- lin, 4¥%e. Lancaster Ginghams, Se. Good qualiny Calico, 4c. Good quality Percales, 9c., better quality at 12c. We have the finest Zephyr and Ma- dras Ginghams, just the proper thing for Shirt Waists at 13e. Other stores ask 25c. for them. Ladies’ Black Mohair Skirts, £1.2 It is less than the material in them is worth—we throw in the making. A big box of Buttermilk Soap, 3 cakes for be. Ladies’ ready-made Wrappers, 50c. ow as Se. and up to Paper Patterns. All Patterns just one price, 10 cents. and a Equally as good as those you have been paying from 25 to 40 cents for. We guarantee every Pattern to be abso- lutely correct. Oar customers tell us that our prices are way below our competitors. Our great leaders are, A strictly Half Wool Ingrain Carpet at 87c, BELLEFONTE.
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