SE Sen 3 HE CENTRE "REPORTER. UENTRE HALL, PA. THURS. Feb, THE RACKET, No. 9-11 Crider's Exchange, Bellefonte, RACKET STORE NEWS HAVE YOU 75 CENTS In your inside pocket ? and have U O friends that have JO cents in their in- side pocket 7 If U have and come to The Racket ay time between this and March 1st, I will show U how U and your § friends buy $3.50 worth of any goobs in the store, U for nothing, your friends for 19 cents. And when y tame to an ad., CG R. Spigelmyer.. URING the next few weeks you will find unusual re- ductions in many prices. It will be profitable for you to visit us. ‘Wolf & Crawford. 300000000080 00000000000 Centre Counitinns Back from dike. the Kilon. of of James FEucas, a civil engineer Philipsburg, and Albert Hughes, Jersey shore, who in February, 1808, accompanied Harry T. Bush, of Belle fonte, to the Alaskan gold fields, have returned, aud tell a tale of great disap- pointment. Seattle to Dawson City. On their ar- rival at Dawson pot even a vacant piece of land was to be found for miles around on which to loeate a claim, while husdreds who had gene before thronged the town, many of them act- ually suffering from starvation, Pri- ces of everything were ruinous,” Though wages for manual labor were good, there were ten men for every piece of work to be performed. The Center county trio knocked sbout the city and .prospected far out in the mountains, but failed in striking even pay dirt, Finally Lucas and Hughes, completely discouraged, started for home Iafe in the season. Bush then departed for 8t, Michaels, Since that time no word has been received from him. Lucas aud Hughes assert that the stories of the wonderful gold finds, as well as the large output, are greatly exaggerated. Employment Hureags. A new feature has been introduced in the work of the Odd Fellows of the state in the shape of do employment bureau for members only, and the same has been opened in the temple in Philadelphia. All the lodges in the “state will have the advantage of this, and every meeting night a bulletin of men wanted will be displayed in the lodge room of every lodge in the state, Recent Mimin County Deaths, Belleville, Catherine Royer, age 51 y. Reedsville, Ellen, wife of John H. ~ Coulter, aged 40 years, Reedaviile, John Morrison, age 84 y, Decatur tp., Wm. Wray, aged 70 y. Lewistown, G. W. Goddard, age 70y. Killed by cars, John A. Kurtz, of Allensville, aged 40 years. : Allensville, Dr. John Metz, age oy, Mattawanos, Anna, wits: of D. R aged 54 F BOROUGH NOMINATIONS, The Democrats aod Repablicans Pat up Their Tickets, The Democrats of the boro made their nominations for local offices on Baturday evening, and put up a full ticket. The caucus was held in the council room, and there was a large turnout. The proceedings were of such interest that many Republicans were sprinkled through the crowd get- ting pointers. About fifty Democrats took a hand in the caucus. There had been quite a hustle among some who were hungry for office, the hardest being done for constable and school di- rector. A few declined to run and al- low their names to be used for seeking, following: Judge of Klection—Johnu Krumbine, Inspector — Ollie Stover. Sehool Miller, Johy year, J. W. Smith; 1 year, Jere Couneil—3 years, John Puff, Dauberman, C. W, Luse: 1 H. Bartholomew. Treasurer, Goodhart. Constable—Wm. Auditor—Frank Crawford. Poor—Byron Garis. High -John Geary. The Republicans held on Monday evening in W, 0. Hear ick’s office. Although greatly in the minority in the boro, sionally electing one or a part of their their except about three. Their ticket the following: Inspector—A. P. Krape; —R. A. Krape; Behool years, W. O. Rearick, H. year, C. J. Bhafler. J. B. Boal; Council Odenkirk, Dr. W. Smith; 1 year, Geo. —W. D, Shoop; Treasurer—J. O. Dein- inger; High Constable—~John Show- ers Constable directors; f. Wise: Uverseer poor— -3 years, W. A. A. Jacobs, W. J. en Gov. Hastings Firm Dissolved, C. P. Hewes, of Erie, the estate of the late George W. Jack- son, banker, of Bellefonte, has made application to the courts of Centre county for a dissolution of the partner- ship of the banking firm of Jackson, Hastings & Ce., Governor Hastings is a partner. application will be contested by H. C. McCormick and W. F. Reeder, attor- run ten years from the date of making and that the time has not pired. The main reason sired dissolution on the part of the Jackson heirs is to get tied up in the bunk. the property mss A lr Reward for Stolen Horses. in the status of Pennsylvania, #tolen the county commissioners must pay a reward of $20 for the arrest the thief. No other personal property is protected in this way. No reward is provided by law for the arrest of cow thief, or a chicken thief, robber, or any sort of a thief special inducement is even «ered the arrest of a murderer, unless the commissioners see fit to do they have no choice in the horse thief, No “iy jut —————— A ST Lutheran Chureh Statistics issued the The Lutheran year book jus by the general synod shows that Lutheran church in this eonntry 8872 ministers, 7.102 members, 23 orphans’ homes, logical seminaries, 7 deaconess houses, 11 homes for the aged, missions, 15 hospitals, § youog ladies’ seminaries, 44 colleges, 46 and 169 periodicals, of which 64 are in English. fon 4 6 — et i fmm —~— For a New Ballot, OFFICIATED UNDER DIFFICULTIES, A Wedding Ceremony with the Minister Propped up in Bed, On Tuesday of last week Mr. John E. Rishell, of Farmers Mills, and Miss Carrie B. Gingerich, of near Centre Hall, were united in marriage, at the Lutheran parsonage, by Rev. J. M. Rearick. The ceremony was peiform- ed under the greatest difficulties by the minister. Rev, Rearick was quite ill, being confined to his bed with a severe attack of la grippe. When John and his bride-elect called at the parsonage and announced their pur- pose, they were informed that the Rev. gentleman was too ill to leave his bed to perform the ceremony. Noth- ing daunted, the couple requested that minister officiate in his room, Rearick was bolsters and couple | they were escorted. Rev. propped up in bed with pillows, and the contracting and the ceremony formed. John is the Rishell, dustrious and energetic was quickly per-| sou of M "Squire man, and | young Mr. Mrs, George Gingerich, east of Hall, a handsome young lady, fully | qualified to share the cares of this life, They will reside at Farmers Mills, purchased Mills creamery route outfit Nerhood, of Cenire Hall, on pl Spring from Ed. i — Free Library for State Colleges, the of Andrew State is likely to | have a splendid library building. Mr. ! Carnegie offers to donate £100,000 for the edifice, provided the State wlll ap- propriate $10,000 annually for the maintenance of the library and muse- um to be connected with it. There now a library of more than 14,000 vol- umes in the college. The college trustees, atl their annual meeting a few days ago, appointed a to the Legislature, setting forth Mr. Car- and describing the a building. An liberality College Through is negie's offer neces. sity for such act has it will be Introduced this The Btate College trustees have been informed that President MeKinley ant matters do not interiere. ns sn i : i : A Bunday School Convention will be held in Bellefonte for the sehools of Centre county under the auspices of vides for the marking of a cross for each name to be voted for, and does away with the party circle at the top of the ballot. It is much to be desired that the ballot shall be as simple in its construction as possible, and the large blanket sheet done away with. A Church Dedicated, The new United Evangelieal church near Greengrove, was dedicated last Sunday. The cost of the edifice was $1400. Five ministers were present, namely, Rev. Dubbs, D. D., Revs. Sto. ver, Woodling, Brown and Lohr. The amount of money subscribed at the day and evening services was sufficient to pay off the church debt. Easter Day, Easter is always the first Sunday af ter the full moon which happens upon or next after the 21st day of March, and if the fall moon happens upon a Bunday, Easter is the Bunday after, it may occur as early as the 28d of March or us late as the 25th of April. This Year Easter falls on April 2d. Died at Tyrone. Fannie L., wife of Wm. OC. Luce, died at ayant: evening of 23 ult, of Ky wr BEM March i 24. The attention of each Bunday School and Sunday school workers is hereby other meeting. Your eroperation is earn- You making your school better and in mak- | bet. That address desired. are interested in county there may be mailed to programmes YOur and olher interesting and address and the pame of your] Bev. A. 7 Myers, Philips | Pa. n appointed President. 0 who has bee gs The brick Evangelical Church Union county, ut I'ie Esherites and Dubbites had been in dispute over the ownership of the church for some time, and it had not for several months Fire was discovered issuing from the and the first persons on the ground interior of the church ablaze. The church was Hironimus, which was also destroyed. The cause of the fire unknown, There was no insurance on the church, The Swelling » was insured for $500, iw i ca — Hecent Union County Deaths, Allenwood, wife of John H. Else, aged about 40 years, Lewisburg, Mra. Susan Hodenbaugh aged 00 years, 6 months, Near Laurelton, the wife of Frank Boop, aged 41 years. Hartley tp., Susannah, widow of Pe- ter Kleckuer, ag: d 80 years. Lewisburg, the wife of J. L. Wine- man, aged 67 years. A AS Feast of Masie, The musical jubilee proniises to be a success. The ladies In charge extend a cordial invitation to all singers in the town to join the class and would kindly request as many as find it con. venient to be with them on Monday evening of jubilee week, beginning 6th, Death at Pleasant Gap. Wm. Bimmons, a buckster, who oft came to this place, died at Pleasant Gap Inst Friday morning from an at- tack of grip. He was a veteran of the rebellion and a faithful soldier. His age was O68 years. He loaves a wife and six ohildren, RANGE MEETINGS, Fuso For the Benefil of Sabordinnte Granges bo the Uoanty, At the meeting of Pomona Grange, | held in Milesburg, December 2d, 1808, | after hearing. reports from the Bubor-| the loeal organizations in ditlerent | parts of the county during the of February. Victor —Tuesday, and 1.50 p. m. Wasehington—Wednpesday, 10 a. m, and 1.30 p. m. Benner—Thursday, m. and 1.80 p. m. Logan—Friday, Feb. 16th, 1.00 p. m. Madison-~Tuesday, Feb, 14th, 9.30 a. Feb, 7t h, 10 Feb, Sth, | 1 3 Feb,” 0th, 10 | m. Miles—Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 1.30 p. m. | Providence Wednesday, Feb, 15th, 10 a. m, and 1.30 p. m. Good Will-Wednesday, 00 p.m Spring Milig~' 1.00 Pp. Fairview mn. These meetings will not be open tol | the public unless specially Feb. 15th, Phursday, Feb, 16th, -Friday, Feb, 17th, 1.00 p. requested, to enlist Lhe active co. operation of the entire membership, It Lis hoped the Granges will make a specs | fal effort to have a full turpout of the members, A number of the officers of the Coun- ty Granges, and other able and well known Patrons, (ladies gentle men) have invited, several of whom will be present at each meeting. Gro. DALE, Master. Sec'y. the object being and been J. B. GiLLILAXD, ccs fess Robbery at Heedasville, A bold attempt was made a few days bank in Reedsville. Four open the railroad tool Juen broke chest below the ceeded to the station, broke in took therefrom a lamp, then their way to the Wagner carriage shops, forced an entrance and, secur- ing two brace and | sledge, they went to the bank, { with the aid of the various tools forced the front door open, and having got inside three of them broke open the {cash drawers, but got nothing for their pains. No sigos are visible that they tried the vault, A A chisels, bit and Death of sn Aged Lady Miss Catherine Harshbarger, who has been a most faithful servant and general housekeeper of W. W. Potter, ex-congressman, long deceased, after- ward io the same capacity with the late Mr. E. C, Humes, president of the First National Bank, died in Belle fonte, last Sunday morning, in the 91 year of her age, at the same residence, still occupied by Mr. Wm. P. Humes { and sister. She had been in these two i i { families for over i Years, Wl " Joffaraan Co. Man's Discovery. A Big Run, Jefferson county ! tinoer, i by the name of Beam, has discovered {a method of demagnetizing the horse | shoe magnet, which, when brought in je ontact with other magnets with the same force with whieh it tracts. This problem | minds of scientific netism has been discovered, repels 8 i occupied the men ever since mag- This in- vention when once completed will rev. | olution ize the world, a i i New Rales for Hegailers, en orders that hereafter the sender of registered letlers is required to write ' his or her name across the back of the | letter, similar to an endorsement on a check. This is to show if the package bas been tampered with. If a signa- ture is not placed across the back the sender is required to seal the same with sealing wax. ® A MS Fell on a Sharp Stone, Last week one day, James Stover was working in Colyer’'s woods, east of the railroad station. He tripped | heavily forward. In falling his left haud struck a sharp stone, and he cut a ragged and deep gash in the fleshy nursing the wounded member, Not Many Pablic Sales, The public sales on this side of the county from present indications, will be fewer than for many years past. The changing around on farms is on the standstill, and most of the tenants are remaining where they were the last year. Like the conventions, the free meals will be scarce. AS ef MP SB A Odd Fellows to Celabrate, The Odd Fellows lodge of Bellefonte are making extensive plans to cele- brate the 78th anniversary of the es. tablishing of Odd Fellowship in Amer jena. The day for the celebration is fixed on April 26th. A big parade, with thousands of visitors, will be the principal feature of the anniversary. Loss by Fire, A entpenter shop art F. Kenne- dy, at State Coliege, containing a lot of lumber, burned to the ground last Thuteday afurucon, Lows about $600. by THIRD WEEK ~OF OUR ‘BARGAIN MENU AND CLEARING SALE ! Let's talk it over with a minute. A little figuring is all After you have you you'll open “WwW hy ¢ didn’t I look into this be- to mend. money. In earing sale are offering you values that vou would do well to take advantage of. Following is our Bill of Fare, prices of which 4 id But its never too late We can still save yon i £ i Our ¢ we hold good only until next issue this paper, ib. pack Corn Blarch..... i pack soap ine {dirt killer) 0 qt. Bleel Enameled Dish Pau... oe i gt. Steel E hamelod (1 overed ‘Hoc ket | Hat Trap, usual price 10¢c......... Double Face W ashboar 4. shoe Repair outfit —— 8 75 Oak Hall made pet pair... o S. M. SWART TUSSEYVILLE, - PA. 4 Wool B ank ots, v WE CARRY The Largest Stock of Furniture In Penns Valley to select from AT LESS MONEY... Than can be bought elsewhere. A to We ery pay the toll or car fare f Suit sold. JOHN SMITH & BRO, Spring Mills. E. C. NERHOOD'S BAKERY 8 Centre Hall. 6-30 Now prepared quantity all ki FRESH BREAD CAKES, ETC. At reasonable prices, Lunch Room in connection. Fresh Oysters always ot hand, xii Smoke Hones Parned Tuesday afternoon the smoke house and excitement around A bucket bri- gade got in its good work until the fire laddies made a run aod got a stream on the building from the hose, The damage was slight, and Keller lost some good meat. sesamin A A The smallest things may exert the | greatest influence. De Witt’s Little Early Risers are unequaled for over- coming constipation and liver troub- les. Bmall pill, best pill, safe pill; for furnished a little i a a wT a # om ow lt 9 fo aM we FE NR sale by Smith & Crawford. s6000090 fr Bee the New Mottled Gran. ite Ware. _- Carpets woven in one called piece—newest designs — Pro Brussel, - Druggetts and Art Squares, - On ®n average new goods every day. Don't come here for old stock. New and mod. i ern goods at much less than old stack. -_ Garman's Store. lef ¥ ¥ Bellefonte. Pa. Q002000C000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000008 0000QP200CYVIIBRIOBOGBGOMOe ADMIRAL DEWEY... Still continues to be e¢ he- ro of the Spanish. American war, and the leading 1 1b. box of BAKING POWDER Admiral Dewey, pre pare i: expressly for our cus- tomers for the low price of 10 cents. If not satisfae- tory, money will be refund. ed. Quality unequaled and warrantied to make light nu tritions bread, biscuits and cakes. Saves eggs, milk and shortening, and makes forty Ibs. more bread to the barrel of flour. G. H. LONG, Spring Mills, s th IR erors Pa. re ae “0 eR ES Hd Ree wey Yd a, I our Friends and - trons. : a wll 8 x w « a Re o, LS aaeae ® ml GES i * Before you send your me © °3 x 1 mail order house, or buy g1 of goods trom some we 1 d Te 3a Et WE Swe ev out of the county to dratate Ea esse EARS groceryman or dry SE good Ca - ele RE We be fin wlesale ; and you or = th 3 . on Mig at dler that elaims to retail at - i tote e prices, come in and se f the if bring a list gc wlannot Es AT ATRL RAT TH ae Ah want, and see BIE # sell you the same ar ap or we a " SP I at cheaper for gpot 4 than they will, and at ie same time yon will be ® of get- ting nothing ts reliable goods. + » vm nes i“ oo BL ne ¥ ® » a» 4 H. F. R¢sman, B SPRINGILLS. a x) Ce *, ® oe os Se so Tw i
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