PORTER PREENIN, Val, LXXIV. 1901, —— NO. 19. room. CENTRE HALL. We are prepared to do all kinds of general repairing in the blacksmithing line at very reason- able rates. Woodworking, both repairing and new work, is receiving atten- tion. The work is guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. Special Attention is given to the Serrive or Tirk. We hold trade to-day that has pat. ronized this establishment continu- ously for many years, because of the correctness of the work done. A Lost Liae, “It may unprofessional tonduct,” sald the civil engineer, “but I ncted on the spur of the moment, and I hardly think that there was any harm done, 1 was out in the country one day have been as 1 was about to leave for the depot to catch a train for the city farmers came to me with two old a line fence dispute that they wanted me to settle for them. i had bare Is my train, and 1 told them that 1 did not care to bother with it. It was only a matter of six inches or so that was in dispute, and 1 advised them to split it up between them But they wouldn't listen to my fr of them declared that If 1 dida’t find the line for them he wouldn't let his son drive me to the station as he had promised. As 1 had no other way of reaching the depct 1 unpacked my instr n sigh and a mental resolve to end the thing as soon as possi " ‘Wal, drawled both of the old men as 1 took my eye away from the instru. went, ‘whar's the line? “Gone, said 1 solemnly “ “What? they both shouts “ “You can see for yous time to cateh i: GL ments with men,’ sald 1, making way for “By gosh, I can’t see 17 them as he squinted through the 2 . “TH be darned If 1 kin either’ sald the other one as he, too, through the glass “It seems to have disappeared, gen. tlemen,” sald 1. ‘Sueh cases are ox- tremely rare, but they are known to happen.’ “When I left, they were ace using each other of having stolen the line.” — Detroit Free Press. squinted The Boatman's Turn, A boatman In the north of England gentleman over a rough part of a river, was very much annoyed at the manner be was addressed by the cole rEyinan, the conversation commencing thus: Clergyman—-My dear man, have you ever studied “geology ¥’ Joantman-—No, sor; Aa hevn't. Clergyman—Well, my friend, that's part of a life lost, but you will proba- bly know a little “theology 7 Boatman (turning quite No: Aa knaw nowt aboot that either, Clergyman—Well, that's another part of a life lost. my man Nothing more was said, as the water was turning very boisterous and they were In great danger, when suddenly the boat gave a lurch and was cap. { sized. The boatman, being an expert swim. | mer, took the situation quite coolly, | while his companion, who knew noth- ing of the art of swimming. was strug. The boatman, who was making good progress toward terra firma, accosted the clergyman with the following: “Aa say, mister, do ye know onny- irritable) : “No, my man; I don’t.” “Wey, what a pity.” said the boat. man; “there's a whole life lost.” Pearson's. Mistaken For Shafts, A story Is told of a pair of feet that in their day. One day a party of men, Including Jackson, the man of big feet, were preparing to attend a political meeting. | It was soon discovered that there was | no way of conveying Juckson, as all “Let me ride that horse over there?” “There isn’t a man in the world that He'll work to a bis back.” “I'll try him, anyway.” And the deter mined man instructed several men to ecateh and hold the horse. i The animal plunged and kicked, but | finally Jackson secured a seat in the saddle, | i Every one expected to see him dash | ed to the ground, but the horse looked | round, saw the man's feet and Walked { peacefully away. He thought he was i between wu palr of shafts.—London i Standard, { R.D FOREMAN WM. PF. FLORAY FOREMAN & FLORAY PLUOCORSOTE 10 Geo. WW, Ocker,) DEALERS IN ” Crain (nal Ji Gdad, Vida, Salt Fariilizere Farming Whey & Va llddaVi vv, 4 GL a ~ Imolamanta &¢ Sasa MiVase Woe vwy WV. We pay the highest each prices the market will afford for»! kinds of grain, and at the same time will offer you goods as mentioned above at the low. est possible prices consistent with the quality of gooda, We make a fpecially of FLOUR and carry in stock the best brands to be obtained anywhere, includ g both Winter and spring w heat varieties, Inthe line of farm implements we offer only the best, including Cham- pion Binders and M wers, Superior Grain Drills and Bucher & Gibbs Imperia Plows - - - Spring Tooth Harrows and One-horse Cultivators, The ( hampion Binders and Mowers, as well as the Superior Drills, have an established reputation for durability, lightness of draft, ease of operation, and perfection of work. Bucher & Gil bs' Plows have been pop- ular since 1830, as the best general pur- pose plow made. Shares for these plows always on hand. These shares come direct from the factory and are far superior to the home-made ones, both in fit and quality of material, We most respectfully solicit at least a share of your patronage, PHN DDned § JULIAN A. FLEMING, ¢ Centre Hall, Pa., ‘ ¢ Agent for the ¢ Johnston Harvester Co's 4 full line of Harvesting Machines. SELF BINDERS. MOWERS. RAK ES, ETC. Repairing Binders a Specialty, for a period of eighteen years with farm and other machinery aud I feel that money can be saved to many farmers by hav. ing their old machines looked over and repaired by a practi eal man. BDV VVBOUN 0 T YD Y DAD ee GRAIN MARKET. BUSE unssnns rs nicessnsins Paras .. lard... Pod wtews Hide Meat shoulder ........ SPRING MILLS GRAIN MARKET. Corrected every Weanesday by Allison Bros. Wheat... ..cocecenionnea... ow Corn Oals nye cone Barley LINDEN HALL MARKET, Corrected weekly by J, H., Ross. red ‘ i. white, Shelled Corn Hye vam Osis, Bos Bariey.......... woe New Potatoes ....... . SPRING MILIS-O. T CORMAN. In exchange for goods, Cash also paid.) 15 14 i hickeus / Pork 4 Dried Apples Beef ....... { Potatoes .... Ham — 12 Onion sets... shoulder . Large Onions... ——————— VV ANTS. LD GENTS WANTED. — Agents sre wanted in “he every town in Centre County to sell * The Church Member,” by 8, H. Deitsel Ph. D., the author, Cavetown, Md. The book is dedicaind to Rev. W. H. Groh, formerly of Boalsburg, and will find ready sale. Price fifty cents OUNG MEN WANTED, WITH FAIR EDU. Cation snd good character, to learn iraphy, RBallroad Accounting and Type riting his is endorved by all leading railway tompanics as the only perfect and reliable jnsti- tution of its kind. All our gredustes are nanisted io positions, l-dies also sdmitied. Write for free catalog. Pall term opens August 15th. GLOBE TELEGRAPH COLLEGE, lexington, Ky. Miss “ohm ANZ ANTED AGENTS To sell our Teas, Coffees, Spiess and Bakin Powder to consumers. Libera} oomimission pad Address, GRAND UNION TEA OO, nu 35 N, 3rd Etreet, Harrisburg, Pa. Save your good money by saving your good wife. Save your good wife's back by Patronizing the Laundry. HANDLES all grades of mcfing slates. Esti. mates made per square. Work done by e gles and far su Bdecly. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE eo sanding a skeloh and 4 Hous s ono Th eoon on Pru: nnn Fimerican, ‘Goods shipped ‘Wednesday; i ‘Delivered Friday ‘and Saturday. TED BAILEY, Agent, Centre Hall, Ps, -
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