VOL. LXXVII. CENTRE COUNTY , 148th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers. 1. P. Meyer, Sergeant Co. regiment, P. V. : {To be Continued | HAPTERVII, BIEGE OF RICHMOND A., 148th Artillery Toward evening of February 7th the 148th P. V. left the brigade on the new line, and under Col. James F. Weaver, was sent back to our old camp at Fort Cummings to garrison and hold said fort, in the event of an anticipated heavy attack by the at this point. This movement went into history as the campaign and battle of Hatcher's Run, to which our lines were extended permanen ly held During these great vigilance was maintained along the lines; the forces in trenches were doubled during nights : the men were hel! close, and in constant readiness, Every morning was sounded at four o'clock fully equipped and moved out to the snow and frost, and re- confederates, second and activity, all the the periods of “reveille” aud the troops, ready for fight, trenches, rain or hail ; water and mud hindered not, mained till eight o'clock. I'his was early rising and on inclem- ent mornings it required resolution to turn out. On one occasion, when zero wen her prevailed, reveille sounded, sud I hustled out ; but, it very cold I concluded to let Miller, shared this responsibility «ith me, take the company out alone, while I would remain where it was So I rushed along the darkness, and “turn out boys finding Nergt. who not so cold, and sleep. tents, in the midnight called into every teut : to vecupy the trenches” Hergt., Miller's tent, and shouted, wake up to go to the trenches. Yes, came the response. I thought he was fully awake and I returned to my tent, again rolled myself in my blanket and I was aroused by loud calls turn out Company “A sleep on Co. “A.” then a shout and i laughter, I rushed out ; it was broad daylight, and a< far as the ¢xye could reach, the trenches were full of seldiers, save the position of Co. “A” ; I was now wide awake to the situation of affairs, hurried out fifteen or eighteen started on a rush for our position in the trenches ; when we were half way to our post, Capt. Bulton, who was in charge of our part of the live, shouted, “Halt that Company!” Iostantly, I halted the company, ‘‘fronted” and “dressed the line.” “Order arms!’ Cousider yourselves under arrest, came next. We had scarcely done this, when Sergt. John A. Miller came dashing down to join the company, making a clatter on the frozen ground, exceeding the noise of a runaway horse, and also became a prisoner, Hergt. Miller was a good soldier, red faced, red haired, heavy set, tall, gaw- ky, and irritable ; he was ‘‘guyed! a good deal in the Regt. and always re- sented in wordy out-breaks; on this occasion the troops in the trenches shiouted all manner of gybes and com- mands to ur company, aud calling — John A. Miller wake up! John A. Miller, fetch your “rashuns.’” Stand firm John A. Be brave John A, ete. , ee. For a full hour we were roasted and taunted ; none of us made reply, save only Bergt. Miller, who frequent ly shouted, go to, ete., you, ete.; a roar of laughter came up from the trenches, and the taunts would multi- ply in quantity and quality, which amused all but Miller. The troops were dismissed and marched back to | their camps, from where loud calls to | “John A” kept coming. But Co. A! still stood fast, and could not move till I reached yes, soon slept. from the boys in the and, loud trenches, and men, from Col. Weaver commanding the Regt. finally came—to march the Com- fast, and await orders under arrest, We were glad to do this, for we were | half frozen ; toward noon orders from | the Colonel reached me. Without wim, march Co. A to Head Quarters ; 1 did so and reported : Co. A under ar- rest, is in line outside, The Colonel came out and made us a speech, and fn part said : I am sorry that after years of faithful service, on long, hard murches and terrible fields of battle *n camp ; in the hard work of building fortifications ; during all hours of day and night, and regardless of season or weather, as well in the long and dungerous watches of the night, you did your duty promptly and well, I am sorry that even the odinm of arrest was inflicted on a com- of such I do not A who was an wliole I sav, honorable and know of a under brave man of Co up this pany men, nr wt tn in Action. time ; but you failed in the early watch of this morning ; while the lines of battle were formed in the trenches, you were asleep in your tents, and there was a gap in the line which it was your daty to fill. Still, I koow of insubordina- I will be that it was not a spirit tion or mutiny, and therefore lenient with you. I can not at come to a decision, Bergt. (addressing me,) march the company to their quar- ters ; let them take their arms, and be ready for your share of the accustom- ed duties, and when I want you I will send for you. This was the end; the Colonel never sent for us, and we went unpunished. Col. James F. Weaver was not imperious or tyrannical, and had the good will of all men, which could not be said of many Col- onels in the army. once his PET CHAPTER VIIL of and rough tussling contesst in “sock ball,” the parade ground of the 148th, at Fort Cummings, com- rade Benjamin Beck had his spine in- paralyzed, and absolutely uoable to move, or even tury his head. Therefore, Daniel Wea- ver, Maunasses Gilbert and I, who were his our tent aud pulled him in the two he One cold winter afternoon, our wild in one on jured 30 badly that he was him to through door ; Iess-uates, carried aud a half foot high HAllL, PA., DEDICATED MAY 29, 1904, Cross Lutheran [Holy The re-dedieation of the Holy Cross hurch, Georges Valley, took place Sunday, the dedicatory act being per- formed Bunday evening by the pastor, Rev. J. M. Rearick, The services incident to this occasion began Thursday evening previous, with a sermon by R WwW. M. k, of West Milton, and Saturday evening Rev E. Fischer, D. D., the former pastor, held services, Sunday was a delightful day, w hie h gave those interested in this particular Bpirit, The ly it was at this time that Gaon, of dedicatory sermon Rev. McGann is line work, d difficulty t the subs that received AY, Heari service additional mor attended, and Rev, 1. H. Me- delivered the ing service was largs Lewisburg, ve this little wiptions were oth an adept in of and it was with from members and ors of gathering in ap before the le The work became and ff hour f ieasure rather than s ander Ww Doo i d up, to postpone Was AWare come. eoins an min had Dee] which made the summed il necessary dedieatory act until evening. The a ty Sanday aol In the ev A Sermon Bible ternoon services were devoted 100] work Dr. Fi on “why he the Word fluanei ening de livered Was the was again al wi ide of th i taken up, and s0 we sat him ou a | blanket when! night. | was alarm ; we | could fot lie down, block sto fi, aud left bi aud wrapped his about bs 1 sil there we went to our buuks for the About midnight the received “pack up quickly, without noise, be ready to move t once I” The night was very cold and dark ; we put the overcoat on | Comrade Beck, fastened his blanket around him and placed crackers and | water reach then took down the tent, packed up, aud soon | the Regt. moved ofl to the left (south leaving Comrade Beck sit there alone in the abandoned camp. We marched rapidly for hours, formed lines of battle in timber and brush, aud wailed the coming of day. All quiet ; the fore. NDOOL Wore away the bu- gle sounded the to return to our camps. the afternoon when the fe marching orders ; and in his we severa | continued BInlie away orders came It was late in i 148th reached | its camp, and there, within the tent- less walls of our hut sat Comrade Beck on his block, just as we had left him the night before ; he grinned a sickly smile of satisfaction over our return : we did for him all we could, and ina week be was again all right. at——— a— -— World's Falr June 9, 16, 23, and 350 are next dates for great coach excursions to Bt, Louis via Pennpsylvatia Railroad, on account of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, The rates for these excursions have been fixed atsuch alow figure that they afford those of limited means an opportunity of seeing the World's Fair at an exceptionally small cost. The unusual success attending the first Pennsylvania Railroad excur- sion indicates that these will be very popular, Bpecial trains of standard Pennsyl- vania Railroad coaches of the most modern pattern will be run on the {above-mentioned dates from New York, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Al- | toona, and Pittsburg, directly through {to Bt. Louls, with ample stops for ‘meals at convenient hours, Each | train will be in charge of a Tourist | Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The ratés will be the same as for the first excursion, May 10, $20 from New ' York, $18.50 from Philadelphia, and | proportionate rates from other stations, Bpecific information regarding time of special train and connections, and rates from principal stations east of Pittsburg, will be announced shortly, ——————— A ————— The cortected time table for the Pennsylvania railroad appears in this issue, The changes are very slight, and on the branch the old schedule re- mains in force, “recall ;’ time thie wn ity Lots The buildiog commitiee was come Howing “ persot The Penns Evangelical Valley the Was ofr- Charge of Lutheran church 4, January 350, The Holy Cross eh of 8 t Tussey- iTCh was one the appointments this charge, the fal organization Zattle, 7 It were Nr Jacob Jr., and be noted at present Frederick Frederick Jamison Messrs, Fiukle, prominent in the chureh. The Holy Cross church has a mem- MEMORIAL The following were placed : WINDOWS memorial windows A Valuable Pablication. On June 1 the Passenger ment of the Pennsylvania Depart- Railroad Route Book. This work is designed to provide the public with descriptive notes of the principal with the best routes for reaching them, It contains ali the principal seashore and mountain resorts of the East, and over seven binations of routes. The book has been compiled with the greatest care, aud altogetirer is the most complete mer travel ever offered to the public. The cover of the book is handsome | and striking, printed in colors and | the book contains several’ maps, pre- senting the exact routes over which tickets are sold. The book is pro- fusely illustrated with fine half-toue | cuts of scenery at the various resorts | and along the lines of the Pennsylva- | nis Railroad. On and after June 1 this very inter esting book may be procured at sny | Pennsylvania Railroad ticket office at | the nominal price of ten cents, or, up-| oL application tc Geo. W. Boyd, Gen- eral Passeu go r Agent, Broad Street Htation Philac adeiphis, Pa., by mail for twenty cents, ‘ Blood will tell, but it is all in vein. Church, Lreorpe Rev. J. K. Miller, former pastor, by his chil iren. Mr. and Mrs, their children, Mr. and Mrs, their children, Mr. Mrs, their children. Mr. George Gen Mr. Mrs, W. Runkle. Window the Joseph Rishel, John Coldren, and David Finkle, and Mrs. William Gentzel, tzel and Daniel Ripka. Mrs. William Grove, by Harter and Mrs. James and ia tri tie] SRInuel # were placed in honor of i i Zettle, Mra, 's followin Frederick by his children. J. D. Wagner, Mr. and by their son. The Messrs, Zettle, John G:. R. Kennely, Emory Bweetwood, i Mrs, Harter, Carpenters, Jeremiah Zettle, Roland William Ripka, D. Wagner Mr. their chil Foust, Jot in an Bamuel by idren. In memory ireh, i and honor of the past iv Rev. W, E. Fischer pastor, Rev. J. M, it pastor, T names appended : IH the chi Di, f rer and he Are ——— «Lthods of raising mo ud appended are attached : * Nn ney iH pews, a the Haugh M. Lingle Faust Wagner Barger H H. I I. H 3. £ Barger Pine Stump. John Williams went to Bellefonte on Friday. The farmers of this place are replant. ing their corn. C. B. Houser attended decoration services at Houserville, Mrs. Henry Houser and her mother spent Sunday among friends at Oak Hall, George Glace, of Centre Hall, called on his sister, Mrs. Frank Yearick, on Tuesday. ~ Thomas Williams and family, of Lewistown, visited his brother, John Williams, John Tate and family, of Pleasant | Gap, visited at the home of Aaron Lutz on Bunday. Mr. and Mrs, Irvin Burris visited at the home of James Stover, at Spruce town on Sunday, | Samuel Burris, of this place, and lady friend of Axemann, went to | Penns Cave on Buaday, | Messrs. Lance and Charles Burris | gave a flinch party last Thursday even- ing; those present were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Burris, Mr. and Mrs, James Sto- ver, Frank Walker, Miss May Walker, | Miss Ella Moyer, Samuel Burris, Har ry and Archie Moyer, ' Sunday was a beautiful day and many took advantage of it by pleasure driving. - MES, EVA CONSER life of usefulness for Mre, venerable Having lived a | m wre than four score | C ife of the iC of Logsntor [Thur of i fige. she huvitug VERTE, dd HIReT, iiser, firms hie day slay f the i im! of | Lie pighity-first renchivd Nristrans ved for where Grundmot hier Cons year ‘i esteemed for in Mugs nijey, whie nny praiseworing traits of ef Mie her husband us H iry Sunbury fu d three ehil and Dr. TP. © Mrs, Minnis toons : also by chi ion, as foll Joh Gre LE Oliser Mgr ren from a form Prof, James Brig Hopkins Unis Balti Dr. Joh Reber Mary Waltor Hu: ts Owe ; Of " Bright, of {burg : | Mrs. Mre, Mrs Miller, of Annie Huston Glrasont f Mill Hall. HOM 4 & Mrs. Louis Thomas died at her home gletown, Thursday week, 13 Of in snin al no last of heart trouble and dropsy She had been ill two years, I'he was Jennie burg, sixty deceased, whose maiden name Fosler, was born in Peters Huntingdon furs x “AWO Ve county, and was f age. ed by her husband the Branch rother Ars « she is surviy Dice leaves and one Bon, Thomas, of one b WW Fry, watson, of Hunti M. of Bo funeral to She also and three ilson, of Peter of Pittsbu ngdon co £ 1 wr sisters ns follows burg ; Mrs. George Murs. frit Pa, alsburg place morning. Rev, Interment The K Ul aay cypher officiated, jonlsburg cemeter ¥ Wa Sehool Appropriation, Centre con share f n 0 i 3 inty's school appropriati Fer $41.8 The regular ant beginning Monday, $i ual appropriation to schools—the gross amount of which is 8 $0.000, 000 + Legisla- Fre the Legislature deducts the O00 for townshi lade of WR by ture at ils sessions ( bE wn the (TOE AInount d WX for ~lale § = & ow FE, £54) ald $5 gh schools, common he tric is, amounts received bv the several dis is this vear will vary somewhat from those received Inst y ti he fact that ti pr hie aj pre new TC ris 4 $8 dor * iLL As Lhe mon BInous seh last MIR Rppro- large as Year, the msjority of districts thr State will receive less i than io 1903, —— Replanting Corn, The corn ere Pp In were dragged, wp Lins beets r fi Cora regularly between the while still others followed each row and planted by hand. Ouge of the greatest difficulties the farmer bad to seed corn largely inniled, many instances 1% aud the planted ; others planted FTOWS Conte nd with was (o secure that sure of nating It was anticipated by many careful and observing farmers that was reasonably germi- the seed bave been injured by the of last winter, and in of this thuch of the corn was by planting in pots in the It bas since developed that much of this corn that was appareutly sound-—germinated in the house pots —falled to be strong enough to with- stand the unfavorable corn weather which followed the early planting. June corn planting will be thorough- ly tested this year, inp A Good Collector, Snyder township, Blair county, has a model tax collector, who collects taxes from single men having neither personal nor real estate, except that the process is different. Where no property is visible this Blair county official has his man arrested, and be- fore he is released he is obliged to set- tle for the amount of tax and costs of suit. In several ipstances the delin- quent tax payers were put into jail and held there until their tax was paid. Nearly every district has its tax dodgers, and many of these are young men capable of earning. Would it not be well for tax collectors to follow the example set in Blair county ? sl a it Falr Dates, Grangers’ Interstate Exhibition, Williams Grove, August 20.Septem- ber 3, Patrovs of Husbandry Exhibition, Centre Hall, September 17-25, Centre County Fair Association, Bellefonte, October 4-7, MiMin County Agricultural Fair Association, Lewistown, August 80. Beptember 2, Milton Fair Associstion, Mikio, corn might extretue cold View tested house NO. 22, ‘TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS, HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INT EREST FROM ALL PARTS, ' Jd. solhirock head of the slate bureau, has resigned Mre. HW. to Rebersin wit and Kreasmer, k, drove itg to vieit ANG Bcuall ia i “reonal property of Jacob Rip- ceased, will be sold st publi kale 11th inst 4th the Lie fi1ii- local on » ¢ g $ 1 Pre sOyterian church a vilie id & ** On was recently struck by i The flames yi lightly damaged, { was fire, but the Were soon tnguished which located ing =a after- done, 1 ui +B $4 ihe bukding at Millheim in vw B. Blover's jewelry store js atv fier hit 3 or $11 i! MEOVDILE Cur Tht damage uck by avy thunder storm Hold pet Alie ireday No seriou M Wik (seneral Conference st Los Angeles, California, refused to limit of Met} restore In other may siay cple want the time ministers, { ministers the pe ords, 10d is BE JOUR as another column of this paper The N.Y. them and gO position sellin heir t Nursery stock rill see N ft x ye al advertisement of urseries, Geneva, s # wit $ 2 VO Wile 0 3 3 Ww hole roo NCH of noti 10%s The town ox recently sent 134 ik JL umber I'be notices have Every pr rotection, Bs in dr. daughts an r walks, generally been heed- ed y perty owner, for his own p should have his or her wal the best repair, id Mrs, ( Miss Ma ) town | returned fr £. yof P Ihey req and ieasanl Gap, Ramsey r, rs riday ym Lima, ently Ohio, where they ied Lhe funeral of David 8. Ke mp, of Mrs Miner Hamsey, ‘ortney, of Harris. Was au inmate of the city William Krape, a farmer near Clin. tondaie, was engaged at uauiling stone and whiles driving, the owing M ground, bre 4 3 fe it $ On Lis farm, lauding on his WHEON wheel passed over a stump, thr r. Krape heavily to the phil ar bone, Eugene Welch, tite, ate ning by He the em the eu pred suicide Thursday mor g bis throat with a rszor becatue demented worrying over possibility of being ployment. He was American lime w thrown out of “ orks SO0rer at A little sou of John Felker, of Beaver Hpriogs, fell into a rain barrel and was aimost drowned. When taken from the barrel by his father life had ap- parently fled, but by resorting to the usual methods of resuscitation, the lad’s life was saved. In “The Progress of the World,” the editorial department of the Re- view of Reviews for June, the situation of the Republican and Democratic parties, both in State and national politics, at the opening of the Presi dential campaign, are fully discussed. It's a busy season this, but last week the Centre Reporter was in it for pew cash in advance subscribers—probably the best week in four years, and all without effort. People subscribe for the Reporter because they want the paper—the fresh, local news that is in it Among the callers Friday was W. A. Catherman, of Linden Hall, Mr. Catherman wae one of the pursuers of the robbers captured in the Seven Mountains last summer, but he states that he has not seen or heard anything of the reward offered by the post office authorities for the capture of post office robbers. The following is from the MifMin- burg Telegraph : Rev. M, J. Dubs and family, of Centreville, were in town a few hours Monday on their way to Centre county. Rev. Dubs will attend the United Evangelical Bunday School Convention at Coburn and Mrs. Dubs and children will visit Mrs. Dubs’ pa- rents, Mr. and Mrs, Bamuel Fong x Tuseey ville. The additional mail train, east and west, on the Lewisburg and Tyrone railroad is much appreciated by Penns Valley business men and all others who bave occasion to use the mails, Centre Hall, for many years, has had the advantage of a special mall pouch to Bellefonte and Moutandon, but the October 4-7. “ local mail privilege Is a desided oop:
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