RE A RRR = THE OENTRE REPORTER. THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1908. i 490000090002330000000008 Everybody’s Shoes Are Here .... Every kind of Boot and Shoe for everybody--men, women, ‘children and the babies, and for every business, every dress and every sport and pastime use, Whether you walk or ride play golf or ball, whether you fish or hunt, dance or go a-bieyeling, or whether you like to be dressed up and keep =¢, we have Bhoes for all these and for all these purposes Qur Boots and the very best, sud Gur prices the very least Agent for W. L. Douglas’ $3.00 and $3.50 Shoe for Men, and Queen Quality the famous $3.00 Shoe for Women. If you want correct Footwear, come to headquarters for it. Mingle’s BELLEFONTE, PA. 000000000000000000000000 uses Shoes are Shoe Store, S0000000000000000000000000020200000300000000 f000c0000008 2000000099 CHURCH APPOINTMENTS. Lutheran Valley, Un afternoon; Centre Hall, even i nize Hall, Georges morning 17 8 Wr, United Evangelical— Hill, afterhoon: { Rev. E. Crumbling, presiding elder of Centre District, will preach at each of these places, Communion will also be held at the same time usscy ville, morniog; Egg evening 300 Bushels Potatoes Wanted. Three hundred bushels of potatoes wanted by C. P. Long, Spring Mills, Highest cash price paid. rem ——r New Jewelry Store Jewelry and silverware for sale, Re- pairing of watches a specialty. Work guaranteed. Eyes tested Best quality lenses. Dinges store room. W. B. KRAPFE. N——————— co ——— Prize for Mz free, Zeigler Irvin W. Zeigler, of Linden Hall, son of Emanuel Zeigler, was awarded the Gruber prize of $15.00, at the Al- bright College, Meyerstown, for the best examination in English Litera- ture. — EE — A—— Married at Tyrone, William Clark Barr aud Miss Ber- tha Scott Lightner, of Tyrone, were married Thursday evening, June 18th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Lightner, The groom's cousin, Rev. Alfred H. Barr, of the Jeflerson Avenue Presby- terian church, Detroit, Michigan, of- ficiated. The groom is assistant secre- division Pennsylvania Railroad. Barr is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Barr, of Tyrone, and a nephew of W, H. Btiver, of this place. ————— A A ——————— Pennsylvania Chautanqua. For the Penusylvania Chautauqua, to be held at Mt. Gretna, Pa., July 1 to August 5, 1603, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell special ex- cursion tickets fromm New York, Phila- delphia, Chestnut Hill, Phoenixville, Wilmington, Perryville, Frederick, Md., Washington, D.C., East Liberty, Butler, Indiana, Connellsville, Bed- ford, Clearfield, Martinsburg, Belle- foute, Waterford, Canandaigua, Wil- kesbarre, Tomhicken, Mt. Carmel, Lykens, and principal intermediate points, to Mt. Gretna and return, at reduced rates. Tickets will be sold June 25 to August 5, inclusive, and will be good to return until August 13, inclusive. For specific rates, consult ticket agents, A —————— LOCALS, Childrens’ day services will be held in the Egg Hill church Bunday evens ing next, J. C. Goodhart, of Centre Hill, offers for sale two young brood sows. See adv. in this issue. Mr. and Mrs, William Homan and baby boy, of near town, visited friends in Boalsburg over Sunday, Prof. E. M. Brungart, of Rebers- burg, has been re-elected principal of the MifMlinburg public schools. He has been unusually successful as an instructor, E. L. Runkle, of Johnstown, son of J. L. Runkle, of Tusseyville, is home on a vacation until August Ist, Mr, Runkle two years ago went to Illinois with several young men from the south side, but some time ago he came back as far as Johnstown, where he engaged with M. Luther Bmith, as collecting agent, for his installment concern. John Gordon, son of Judge Cyrus Gordon, of Clearfield county, who graduates from the medical depart ment of the University of Pennsylva- nia, won the hundred-dollar prize of- fered in competitive examination to the member of the fourth year class showing the greatest proficiency in clinical medicine, Some time ago, in ‘a like examination, young Gordon ‘was selected as resident physician of ‘the Philadelphia Presbyterian hospi- tal, standing at the head of the elas ~~ of applicants, cb co sermon WE THE DEDICATION The Dedicatory Secviees wore Performed Sunday Near the Noon Hour, There was a distinctively Lutheran | air at Spring Mills last Bunday, the | occasion being the dedication of the St | Mark's Lutheran chureh, a beaugjful | structure, nestled at the foot of Egg Hill. Long before the hour for the services to begin the new church was sur- rounded by a group of people discuss- ing and prognosticating the weather conditions for the day, and each tried to outdo the other in praising the various agencies whose combined eftorts for dedication, Every part of the church was filled when the services were begun by the stood before them ready singing of an anthem by the choir. Dr. D. M. Wolf read ascripture lesson, and prayer was offered by Dr. Fischer. The dedicatory sermon by Rev, I. H. MeGann was of the highest order. At the close of his sermon, Rev, MeGapn that it raise about nine hundred dollars before the edifice could be His methods for were original and unique. ed number of youug gentlemen to solicit funds, to whom announced wus necessary to dedicated. securing money He had appoint “ ladies and he gave privted cards upon which the giver could write the of his or in in- in which it was to be paid. of the dollars was the amount gift and manner-—cash stallments The greater hundred thus see cured after which the dedicatory was performed by Rev. J, the pastor. Iu the Rev, MeGann school, That pledged itself for $50.00, aud a pum ber of inp dividual classes for $5.00 each. The XY. M. C. A., which held regular meeting immediately after the Sunday school self for a neat sum, The sermon in the evening livered by Dr. W. E. Fischer, after which the balauce of the church debt, part sui, over seven $ i M. Rearick, no afternoon Dr. Fischer aud addressed the Sunday Organization its hour, also pledged it- was de- and a surplus was raised, NOTES. i Orphs Gramley, May Smith, Mabel Zones, Carrie Gentzel, Bertha Duck. The people of Spring Mills on this occasion like on all others, exhibited a very hospitable spirit, and their only regret seemed to be that there were not more people to whom they could show favors. a—— ————————— HISTORY OF ST. MARK'S CHURCH. The Organization, Membership, Ete, Spring Mills Lutheran Church of In the early history of Bpring Mills it so happened that very few Luther- ans occupied the town, and there never was a Lutheran church in the place. The Presbyterians, Methodists, Evangelicals and Reformed all had their respective churches in the village while the Lutherans occupied the sur- rounding country, baviog a ¢hurch one and one-fourth miles south, an- other one and one-half miles east, and still another two and one-half miles northwest—all in Gregg township. As the town grew and its inhabitants changed it became occupied by more Lutherans, who were obliged to go out of town one and one-fourth miles to attend the church of their faith. There became a universal longiog for Lutheran services in the town, and accordingly in 180], after due and care. ful deliberations, the Lutherans of Spring Mills determined to have ser- vices occasionally in the Presbyterian church by the neighboring pastors, which created astill greater desire and longing for a regular congregation. This desire grew into a determina. tion to organize, and April 16, 1802 the following thirty-five persons organized the St. Mark's Lutheran congregation, under Rev. W. E. Fischer, pastor of the Penns Valley charge : FIRST MEMBERS OF ST. MARK 'S John F. Breon Mary A. Breon Willis P. Breon Anna M. Breon Ida M. Breon Sadie E. Breon M. B. Duck Lila Duck lanche Duck Bertha O. Duck Florida R. Duck T. B. Jamison R. D. Musser Maguie Bitner T. M.Yiramley Aggie L. Gramley R. D. Runkle Maggie L. Runkle These persons withdrew their mem- bership from the neighboring churches who in turn, as was but natural. at first opposed the new organization, St, Mark's, however, was received into and became a part of the Penns Val- ley charge January 1, 1803, and formal- ly received as a distinet Lutheran con- gregation by Central Penn’a Bynod, September 28, 1863, Not having a church of their own the new organization rented and wor- shipped in the Presbyterian church for five years, until Jaouary 1, 1807, when they rented the Reformed church and worshipped regularly in it for seven years, or until January 1, 1908, since which time they worship. ped in the new church, PRESENT MEMBERS OF 8T, MARK'S, Ida M. Homan J. W, Haze! Emma Hazel T.BJ ( Bertha BK. Ka Jnmos H. MoeCool Mra. JH. M * Al oem newt kde Rebeca MeCool sarab HK. Heim Mary A. Stover Amelia Hettinger Lucy A. Hettinger Henry M, Hettinger Clara Musser Lydia Neese Alice Neese I. B. Heckman Abram Alters Barbara Alters Amanda D. Stover John Swarm Alice R, Swarm Bertha BR. Krape Mary C. Crawford St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Spr i PENN The “The » ’ Aral Penn's Va official Council Luther f thie bod cal zation « 30, 1854, Tusseyville, a “Loop' chur The organization ch, Congregations Were of Tusseyvill Georges Vall | Hal Lut +f John's, of Farmer At the meeting at aflected a# tion was tury ago, Were repre sented the vari b} not personally known represent familiar family names Emanuel’ Irieh, 8 Was Pet Hoyer, Smith represel ted by Prirst i of chael | er John er, Jacob Henry R. Holy Cross Finkle, Fred Zattle, BOIL. Fred Z Jt f { i Jobn Ih, ¥y 11 I 3ellefonts jamin Hartman, Baney, Henry Lutz. st. John' Weaver, Willian Swartz st Law 3 “ F ty Luke's rederick ver, John ter. The first offi known h President, Michael U Wm. A. Kerlin ; Rishel. The ass ly in regular session re ! aa 1 . As i § § Ciati gpeasion as often as sary t nual meetings were Kept } 8 remargsnie how th HD &#Ver sitice H er si lasting during the entire day, with frequent the session ofte n i night Bie sions and several times the Whil functions of the associat fzedd was the minutes show that the extended thi { thus organ vill regan. ¥ 0 second day main legislative snd executive, devntio: inl neglected, inent ii is Be ng being igregation on the part was not part of the proceedis reports from each pr i ale or state of religion and the spirituality of the members. The erection of a caused much deliberation from the beginning and the first apportionment of the cost was Emanuel’s, four-elevenths ; John's, Holy (ross and Bellefonte, each two-eleveuths ; Bt. Luke's, one eleventh. From these figures it may be inferred that Emanuel’s was the strongest congregation, while 8t, Luke's was the weakest. This is also substantiated by the apportionment of the pastor's salary. Rev. F. Ruthraufl was the first pastor, at a salary of $00. During this year, 1854, Rev. Ruthrauft resign- ed, and Rev. J. T. Williams was elect ed pastor, at the same salary, His pastorate continued until 1856, or two years, During 18556 the parsonage located at Centre Hall was erected at a cost of §1,- 800, During the period of 1855-1850 the officers of the association were President, John Stover, Bt. Lukes; parsoaage st. Treasurer, John Nefl, Centre Hall, In 1856, Rev. P. P. Lane became pastor of the charge; salary, $600. His pastorate extended to 1860, and during this time John Rishel, Eeq., was pres ident ; J. W. Rhone, secretary ; John Nefl, treasurer, Rev. William N. Porr was pastor from 1860 to 1867, salary, $600, During this period the names of J, Heinbach, 8. Royer, P. Fleisher, Emanuel’s; Jacob Koch, Wm. Wolf, 8. Gi. Shannon, Joseph Dasher, Wm, Emerick, Centre Hall ; John Rishel ] i i ing Mills, Pa. Dedicated June 21. John's: Daniel Gift, John M Miller penr =anitel saidcdition fF in mentioned, wlio mention wines of vine He id war succeeded by H « Served ing iE tae Y¥ JL + me rick, og # . Joh 1 ’ i Eungard Martz, Emanuel et eas Elias D Mark's, iy, R nuve ( 7k ttle, Andrew © CLATE® I8 iL DATIDOLS Lis i i Or love ¥ a f olent otjecis ol ported pci DESCRERIPTIOX OF EDIFICE Gothic in Styie Furnished in Oak fhe presenls i a ut i fe f 3 DEARTRIICS It is Got it vie. audience room Jex40 is fre I'he tf eal UTR iet ceiling The Wiiic ir led floor with a rich carpet, bL tt 3 brick, resting on foundation of blue | be i i B lime stones roof is slate tower is En basil ili rom the ground ' ja france gained through the tower, from which doors lead the main auditorium and into infant room. The accom- pany ing ground floor plan will PR serve to give an GROUND PLAN. I. R.~Infatit room. 16x20 Auditorium, 3x40 P.R.~Pulpit T.~Tower, ¥x9 idea of the gener- al plan of the edifice. recess, 16X20, The altar farniture is of osk, neat in design and handsomely carved, and was made and presented to the congre- gation by the pastor. This gift in- cludes all the furniture within the chancel. The pews are arranged in a semis circle and are constructed of solid oak, the seat and back being beaded, Three tripple and five single win. dows shed light on the futerior. These | windows ure all memorials, and were | presented by the following : i { { : Trinity Lutheran church of Shamokin, gift to | Rev. W. E. Fischer, D. D. FiguresChrist the | Good Shepherd; dove, descent of the Spirit; | faith, hope, charity. Mrs, Catharine Bitner, by hor children, In Memory of Rachael Fetteroll, by her children, Mrs. Lydia Nees, by hor sons. The latter three windows are surmounted with a large figure of Martin Luther. Ladies’ Mite Society, gift fo the Infant depart. ment. Figures~Christ blessing the children, embleni of ton commandments and shield, Emanoel's Lutheran church, Tusseyville, Fig: ure=Dove, bringing tidings. in memory of Sarah R. Helms, by hat husband, In memory of Della K. and Lizzie V. Bariges, by their hustmnd, Jacob and Rebecoa MeCool, by their children, George Emerick, John Emerick, St. Figures Cross and Crown, THE ‘STAR STORE. - . - PROPRIETOR. Full to the Brim Out stock has never been more complete than at presen When y fl an article quick, goto the “Daylight Store” at the station and get it. Oar customoers say it is & grest satisfaction in dealing at the “Sia tore” because you seg what you are gelling and t lower than you getelsewhere for constantly adding new thiug wm plete sock and would be g¢ ome one of our regalar customer gis a list of some of the article judd st Lhe Star Binder tw caps, barb and smooth win is and track, heavy hinges, picks and , nails, babbit, iron, bellow juieys, sereen doors, sSLAples, ©« r, plastering hair, roofis meket and chain pumps, oils chalga, ratchels sCythes and snaths, bros As rind Ee The Ce and 'y si RE ntre Hall BOYS’ DRESS f rie Of All sty ao a ————— Bargain Store. SHIR] nid Boys [rie i Je Shit at vied I. our} itl Samnier | SHOES 3 LADIES’ ei i na MEN'S, WOM) HILDREN': OXFORD BHOESR. A very fullline. Examine the | HATS—Full Line, all st prices. | Farm Machinery, Twine and Barb Wire [7 [0 th sear | » » { HO ‘ vipe { Y iKS, v 11 1he id HAIN "J. F. SMITH. The New Cash Store | Diet 1 A 54% ne 3 { Did n ) HARVESTING MACHIN] Centre Hall, Pa. OLD DUNCAN STAND. SPRING MILLS, PA. B. W. RIPKA. G W.Bushman, , . Centre Hall, Pa. WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELRY) and a Complete Line of The Genuine “1847 Rogers Bros.” Spoons, Forks, Fite, Pr oarefully examined and properly Bien to We Dest grade of glneses. SRD. B. He Shoal of wheat 3 Fine epairing J kinas children THE REPORTER THREE MONTHS FOR THE ASKING. You can have the Centre Reporter A marble slab, bearing the inscrip-| from now on until and including Sep- tien “St. Mark's Lutheran Church, tember 3, by sending a postal ecard to organized 1592," was presented by H. ghiq office, asking that the Reporter G. Btrohmeier, Centre Hall. be went you until that date. The only The corner stone was the gift of J. condition being that prior to Septem- B. Mayes & Sone, Lemont. ber 10th, provided you do not wish to The bell, weighing eight hundred | pesome a regular subscriber, at one pounds, was purchased from the C. 5. dollar per year, you will notify this Bell Company ; and the windows mee. were secured from the 8, 8, Marshall! Remember this offer will give you Art Glass Company, Allegheny. the Reporter from now on until and The structure is lighted with the | jneluding the issue of September 3, for Sober and Porter acetylene light. The | the asking. plant is located to the rear of the —————————— church, in a walled cave. A chande-| Michael Smith was deputized to look lier with ten burners, three brack-| after Geitwalt until removed to Belle ets with one burner each furnish the | fonte, fight for the main suditorinm, while loo two burners in the infant room and ai el Wad le beings ised io many one in the tower amply light those | a. Kansas City was among one quarters, The lighjing plant was] . oa ond beral ‘donors purchased from J. Frank Rearick, of |g 0 el. le Spring Mills, ———— Mrs. Wm. J. Finkle, (nee Catharine Burglars. Meoot) vi Pottsgrove, was the guest st Laura Runkle, of this Mrs, Rose DoWoodie nat week vin. [oy in0 of thin weeks Mr. Finkle ited at State College aud Lemont. Hi 1 in the milling” business at Henry, a son of Charles Homan, of | Pottsgrove, Zion, is ill at a Philadelphia hospital. Altoona is suffering from the lack of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and | hotel accommodations. Men who are children were guests of the latter's | willing to pay fancy prices for beds brother, M. M. Miller, in this place. | are obliged to sleep ou chairs. Mr. Miller Is engaged in the wood | traveling men go to Holldaysburg works of the Renovo car shops. nightly for entertainment. A Hillstrong organ, a beautiful in- strument, with fine and great volume, is the gift of T. M. Gramley. tone
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