VOL. LXXI1V. CENTRE COUNTY 8 NS, CONVENTION Will Meet in Milesburg Tuesday, April 23, — Dr, Roads Will be Present, The Aunual Convention of the Cen- tre County Sanday School Associa- tion will be held in the M. EE. Chureh ut Milesburg, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 1901. Rev. Chas. Roads, D. D, Gen- eral State Secretary will address a min 8 meeting in the church on Mon- day evening and have a part of the program of each of the three sessions of the proper. His ad- dresses promise to be intensely in- teresting and very practical. Subjects will be announced with full program Inter. Mrs. M. G. Kennedy, President of the State Primary Council, editor of the Junior quarterly bearing her name and who has written on the Sunday school lessons for about thirty years, will represent the primary and junior work. These speakers with other tal- ent to be added will hold a convention that will be well worth attending. Note the date, and plan, to attend. Each school is entitled, indeed is ask- ed to send their pastor, superintend- ent, superintendent of the primary de- partment and two delegates. All are invited to come. Contributions from individuals from schools, one cent each per mem- ber or more are earnestly solicited by the County Association. In addition to the local expense there is the pledge ot thirty dollars to the State Associa- Schools may help themselves by convention or tion. being fully represented, and the asso- ciation greatly by sending offerings. Gifts trom individuals greatly appre- ciated, seinen The Reporter's Circuintion The Reporter today has a larger cir- culation than it ever enjoyed since its establishment. The Reporter ecircu- lates exclusively among people who pay for the paper because they want the news that is in it. The Reporter is read by all of its subscribers, which mikes it an ideal advertising medium This fact is appreciated by business men, and an examination of the porter’s pages will verify the ment. Lee state cf Easter Service An appropriate Easter service will be held in the Lutheran chureh Sun- day evening. Much of the program will be participated in by children. YOUNG MAN DEAD, Mr. Brown Died from the K Teots of an In. Jury Received in a Stone Quarry. George W. Brown, of Spring Mills, who was employed at the Naginey stone quarry, in Mifllin county for the past four mouths, last Monday, the 25th, while he was trying to pry loose some rock, his foot hold slipped and he fell into the quarry below. A large rock at which he was prying went tumbling after him, striking him on the abdomen and bursting his bladder which rendered his condition eritical. He was removed to his boarding place where his sister Lizzie and brother Wallace cared for him. He remained in this condition until last Friday, at four o'vlock when his death curred. His remains were taken to the home of his futher, at Spring Mills Saturday, from which place the funeral was held Sunday afternoon, interment being made in the Presbyterian cemetery at that place. The services were con- ducted by Rev. Koontz; and were largely attended, (George was a of Emanuel Brown, north of Spring Mills; his age was twenty-four years, nine months fays, OC~ SOD and twents Voluntary Qoscs sw sun Station Centre Hall has been made a volun- tary observation station, and the ap- pliances for such a station will reach the Reporter office within a few weeks, This outfit will be of the most im- proved style, and the observations tak- | beuefit to the said too, | one to en will prove a great community. It might that it will be useless for any write to the department and tell them “not to send’ these fixtures, ‘because, be The appliances will be after by the ete., because,” here and will be looked Reporter. i Word from the “Boys Milton 8B. Benner, of Tusseyville, one of the half dozen young men who went west a few weeks ago, and locat- ed at Wilton Center, Ill., writes that all the boys have secured places and there is room for many more; they are receiving good wages and are living within two miles of each other and with good families, Farm work had not begun on April 1; the roads were very muddy, which means that mud is knee deep. THREE DEATHS AT MADISONBURG, Benjamin Roush, David Shaffer and Mrs, Reuben Grimm Laid to Rest, BENJAMIN ROUSH Benjamin Roush died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jacob Deitriek, in Madisonburg, Tuesday of this week, The deceased was one of the most prominent citizeus in his locality, and daring his life time had accumulated considerable wealth, ana unlike most fathers, gave almost his entire wealth to his children as the time came for them to start out on the pathway of life Mr. Roush spent his early years in the vicinity of Freeburg, Snyder coun- ty where he was born July 19, 1820, and received such educational advantages as the schools of that locality theu af- forded. Under father's instrue- tions he became familiar with the de- tails of the shoemaker’'s trade, which he followed until he was twenty-five years of age, saving from about $800. Ia March 13, 1849, he was married in Gregg township to Miss Margaret Hoy. He began farming on the Hoy homestead at that time and remained there until 1880, when he moved to Madisonburg, May 30, 1880, his wife, a fine Chris tian «~haracter, a devoted member of the Reformed church, died. Five children survive: John H., is a farm er in Gregg township; Sarah J., wife of Adam H. Vonada, of Miles towun- ship; Mary A, wifeof D. D same township; Jeremiah L |, a minis ter of the Reformed church, and locat- ed at Pennsburg, Montgomery county, Pa. His daughters w thout taken positions in life, and make a family of his his wages toyer, of suns and have exception honorable whom any parent would be proud. Dem- io Politically the deceased was a ocrat and held many minor offices the district in which he lived. DAVID SHAFFER David Shaffer, one of the foremost citizens of Miles township, died San. day at 12 o'clock at his home in Mad. The funeral took place His death was caused by isonburg Wednesday. an attack of pneumonia. seventy-five years, The engaged farming until some few years ago, when he re tiredd and moved to the last scene of his death. His age was deceased in THURSDAY. APRIL 4, 1901. He was the father of Grant Bhafler, BRIEF LOCALS, who died a few months ago at Johns- town of typhoid fever ; Mra. Kleckner Roush, of Reading; and Mrs, William Rishel, Farmers Mills, Bunday was a delightful day; Mon- day ditto, John Snavely, of Spring Mills, is | erecting a new stable, —— Mrs, Kate Carson, of Potters Mills, MRS. REUBEN GRIMM, {was in town Monday. Elizabeth, wife of Reuben Grimm, ' died at her in Madisonburg Wednesday in Ladies’ Percal Wrappers for 89¢, 98e, $1.12 and $1.45 at Swartz’s store, Tus- seyville, home morning. health The decensed delicate for Kone for the month or more was confined to bed, sullering from chronic heart trouble, She a member of the Reformed church, and her pastor, Rev. Wetzel, will form the funeral services, The deceased’s maiden Elizabeth Shafter, Her Mr. Grimm took place 1855. The husband and survive: Lewis 8, a jeweler, in Leb. Kansas, Charles I., at home. BShe was a sister of Samuel B Rhafler, of Old Fort; Jonathan Shaf- fer, of Lock Haver: William Shatter, of Zion. Her occurred July 3, 1835 V : : m way Service will be held tonight, Thurs. day, and Friday night in the Reform- ed church. months, and past was Aguinaldo took the oath of allegi- per- ance to the United States on Tuesday, What next? Miss Julia Bweeney, of Philipsburg, Byron Ga- name was toy iy pa Is visiting her sister, Mrs. ris this week. Mm F. M was the guest of Mrs. day of last week, marriage February two children Crawford, of Bellefonte, J. W. Wolf Fri- anon, and Hofter Dale is spending his vacation from Penosylvania State College at and : this place, his home, birth Mrs. Jerre Miller Wednesday return- ed froin Dubois, where spent a week with her husband. she it sald Lots, Wthroek, of Millheim, teed, of Bhiogletown, Hall Baturday signed papers by which the latter be. CGiround has been broken for the erec- tion of another axe factory near Yea- gertown, Mifflin county. Mrs, M. home in Centre Hall at Prof. H. C. and James (0, met in Centre aud offers her private Lizzie Jacobs al a. comes owner of thir Ly-six acres of land Baie, formerly the Mr. Reed r heirs, and owns Ree FO adjoining 3 Bee ad. in another column, misburg, Carter H. Harrison, Democrat, was property of the former. third is one of the Spar oth- chosen Mayor of Chicago for a term by a majority of 30 000, Miss Margaret Gilliland, of New Bloomfield, a student at Pennsylvania of W. OO. er land in the vicinity of Boalsburg, A — Centre Hill. mT : Ty . | Rtate College i Tiles I'be movings are about over for this ite College, 1s the guest year; there were quite a number in this Rearick and family. A snow bank here there indi ther Strohm property and is pwtmaster at the this place; he will be assisted by his mometer has'nt kissed the top of tube since last August, and mercury section. J. C. Bible now occupies the cates that the in Lhe daughter, Miss Lizzie The sale of A. E was well attended Meyer, deceased, Mrs. Linn Murphy, Minnie Crosthwaite, of Bellefonte, nee smounted to wer two thousand dollars. Mrs. Mey- er will move to Centre Hall Thursday. Wit. of Centre Hall, and his cousin Clyde, of Hublersburg, called vicinity at and died in Ja- maica, Long Island, Sunday morning. Her age was thirty-six years. Oe The pike beginning of this week was in good condition. The are drying oft nicely and roads long Cross before will be in their usual condition. in this Saturday enoggnh to had to re evening They were unfortunate break a buggy wheel and turo earlier than they had expected. Bruce W. Ripka his Hambletonian colt purchased at J ’. Bible's sale; he thinks all right. Drover Schwenck shipped a car of miich cows Friday moraing of week. Schwenck is an old buyer and has shipped many car loads of cattle from this place. was seen driving last she is NO. 13. TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS. Jared Kreamer, of Rebersburg, was in town Baturday. Daniel Shillings, of Bellefonte, has been granted a pension of ten dollars per month, Blover Bnook and Randall Musser, of State College, spent a week's vaca- tion at their homes in Millheim. Dr. W. that he has removed his office Odenkirk house, gelical church, C. W. Freeby and family, of Mill- heim, moved to Wolfe's Store Tues day, where they will take charge of J. P. Condo's branch store. E. Park wishes to announce the Evan- to opposite the M. I Garduper, the present prothono- tary of Centre county, announces his candidacy for the nomination for a second term of that office, W. Fred Jackson severed his connec- tion with the Jackson, Hastings Co., bank on Saturday, after pany years of faithful and conscientious service, T. A. Bennage moved from pear the at the upper end of town, and is ready (o give station to Nearhood’s house, his services to any one needing help of any kind. Mrs. Mame Miller the Bitner house, and was assisted by her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edmiuston, of State Col- lege. moved into Jerome Bpigelmyer’s new store and postoffice building, at Millheim, J. W. O. Hous- pushing the ability is nearing completion, man, the contractor, work as a only can. is contractor of his and their Ho wer, re- Millbeim in last James Canter and wife Rhoda home Tuesday evening, after West Virginia and Ohio for four months. grand-daughter, turned to their in visiting the of treorge W. Spangler, Tussey ville, had laid up with grip, made his first trip for months to Centre Hall Tuesday and called on the Reporter to wish it sue- cess, and, (it is the same old story) to who for several weeks been pay his subscription. SATURDAY SATURDAY Inaugural Exhibit of Original and Exclusive Patterns. The best of materials—a most complete display. All are cordially invited. The new Spring and Summer stock is ready, and readiness here means something—the largest variety, greatest as- sortment and best style. With each season's striving comes betterment, and this season's stock is nearer perfection than ever before. For the coming week we have assembled these extraordinary specials in just the lines for which there is the greatest demand. This time of the year is always an important one at this store, but it will be especially so the ensuing week. Unusually low prices (considering the qualities) are quoted on Men's, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing and Furnishings. Biggest values that we can muster—that serves as eloquent evidence of our ability to sell lower and give us a stronger right than ever to the claim of leadership. It's clothing made to wear, not merely to look well. Every little detail is looked after. No expenee is spared to procure the best clothing obtainable. Come and enjoy a first view of this mam. moth stock. AT 3 all wool, others nearly all wool, in stripes, checks and plain colors, tailored with atten- tion to detail that no other garments anywhere near this price get. AT §1.5 AT $10 AT §12 Men's & Youths’ Spring and Summer Suits in cheviots, cassimeres and worsted ; some Men's Stylish Suits. A splendid assortment made np of narrow striped flannels in blue and black, all wool worsteds, fancy and checked worsteds, some finished with cuffs on sleeves—the latest fad of fashion. Men's & Youths’ well-made Tailored Snits in blue and black serges, cheviots, thibets and viennas, fancy worsteds in dark and light grays, with pant stripes and overchecks, Cut in single and double brecsted eack styles, with wide shoulders tapering to waist. Men's Stylish Suits of fancy flannels, stripes and overplaids in new shades of olive and green, gray, drab, fine fancy worsteds, as well as clay worsted, corkscrews, cheviots, ete. SIM, THE Reynold’s Bank Building, Men's Finest Suits that are equal in every respect to £18.20 values at the mer- ' chant tailors. Beautifully cut and correctly shaped —suits that are made by the best manufacturers of high grade clothing. A large variety of patterns. These suits must be seen to be appreciated. SPECIAL FOR BOYS. Suits whose seams are sewed with silk and doubly reinforced. We claim with justifiable pride that no place ean you buy equal style and quality for any- where near our prices, Children’s Double Breasted Suits, sizes 7 to 16. of fancy and plain cheviots, flannels, cassimeres and worsted in checks, stripes, etc. All grades starting at $1.75 Children’s Blouse Suits, sizes 3 to 10, all wool, fancy cheviots, casgimeres and ? blue serges, also the newest effects in striped flannels. Our price, $3.00 Children’s Vestee Suits, made with single and donble breasted fancy and plain vests, removable shield and well tailored, made in all the popular colors. = Our price from $2.00 up. Children's Russian Blouse Suits, materials of red. brown, gray, dark and light blue and fancy flannels. Some have the sailor collar neatly trimmed with silk soutache braid. These are made to button at neck with small standing collar. A large assortment to select from. All qualities com- mencing at $2 00. Boys’ Vest Suits, sizes 9 to 16, single breasted coats with single and double breasted vests in fancy and plain vests, made in faney cheviots, bine serges and flannels. Well made and each one a money saver. From §3.00 to $6.50. Big Values in Furnishings of Every Description, Especially Hats. 33 Samples of 87.50 all wool blue and black men’s and youths’ suits sent upon request. CLOTHIER, dns BELLEFONTE, PENN'A.
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