; VIR EL VOL. LXXVII. CENTRE COUNTY IN THE CIVIL WAR, 148th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, thy 1. P. Meyer, Sergeant Co. A., 148th Jlegiment, P. V. {To be Continued | Joving Bo we see that when the smoke of the great conflict lifted, over hundred thousand Union soldiers dead, while fully as many more were iay maimed to a greater or less degree for life, in the Union army alone. Ou the morning following ing of the articles of surrender, orders were aleo issued (April 10th) for the homeward mares of the and gone of the troops started at once. The 145th P. V, ward march, with its Corp naon April 11th, eight or ten miles, and camped near Prospect Station, about fi «t of Farmville, Va., on the and Lynchburg R. R. tw :reh ; rained all day. Oa April 12th marched about fiflecn be sign- army, started on the homes 4 end at on and marched mirteen miles Hard Ww burg nits east, by way of Hampden Syd. d Prince Edward Court House, crossing, during the day the Bi the Briery, Bush ri esmped near the latter, Next day, April 13th, vast about twelve Fiery Hi Fal ini }. and ver we marcoed miles, USSIBR Lue indy river, and went iuto camp near Burkeville, Va, fifty miles of Petersburg, and fifty casi of Appomattox Court the Petersburg and Lynchburg R. It On April 18th we moved to | regular west iiss “ House, On e wiler ping ground, about o: Liurkeville Junction, up ou permanent f i Cain ¢ 3 u Helds, biere very extensive hospitals put up, and the sick sud wor $ both armies from along the route of Livis campaign, were gathered up and trought bere: sll whose eonditios fl I vwed were at once gh pped north Here we Jed 12y life ; ‘Red tape wns ignored, and at nil Kinds of duty. cuiupanies out to drill, Ww! LO® en growled When we we took si se drill toward aud nto the wo da, would would stack arms, lay around on the ground sleep, till the bugle would sound the ute! when out of sight Woe aud recall, then come to camp. Here our honorary promotions were nisde, in the Regt. to date back April 1st, 1865, fo CHAPTER Now, as we have voted events with tiv Union army, it will add interest 1X. to the closing chapier of this narrative to learn how the Confederate artny nid people fared during the last days of the “Confederacy.” fore add ; Full of Richmond, as told by Miss S6- pia Blaughter, a school girl at the occasional whirr and whiz of a shell would startle us with a strange thrill, but, soon becoming used to all unusu- al sounds, we went about our daily du- tiesand pleasures as if the day of peace had dawned. At night, howev- er, we were again reminded of the mil. itary aepect of sffairs by visits from soldier friende, who were glad enough to geek relief from the monotony of a Railroad, camp life, in the society of the gentler sex. In spite of its days of terror and its days of privation, there was many a sunny hour in the experience of the young of the Houth, where, with eager hearts, they seized the pleasure of the present moment and looked forward only with hope, and when, i it hours, busy hands min- istered to the wants of the needy, snd the sufferings of the wounded. It was indeed a privilege to care for those who were shedding their blo our pe ople gu wl in de- fense, Un my return to Richmond, 1 fully resized te fact vhich 1 had taken that family bad sheridan raiders, noe pote while Petersburg, in wit} the fay prospect of * Diy Ee Circumstances returning ens for the pres. I de- termined Dir Hobs until far as my friend, quietly bide my Monday, the day set for my We know not what shall sunday, April 2od, ¢ and we prepar- snd time, further sage April 3, Mr Was departure, ; De on the morrow dawned falr s1:dd “Eres ed for ebhure 1 minds ss eslm and « Wil | um sky. + - —— F Thought of It ry town during ask ir exceplion to doctor, |G but ouce in fias fo un cape tilelime, at least, every man | ran to go ton NeWs pa per L LO have a certain e put iu i i + & mar- s certain piece 5 name printed some item. It interest to treat ays exchange. would rather Wrong thing, but if you give him » kick, the dent of it may be found at the lop of your own hat some day and you will never know gol there. Don’t think you are immune ; dou’t think that provi. especially favored you, Your time will come and when it does come, it will be a fine investment if You have a friend in the editor's office, pie ice age notics iar craitied om therefore wu your the Hq Gesires tot fia § fie i= editor fa an do the right than the how it dence has ecm From Millheim Journsi Miss Edith Bair, of the Commercial telephone exchange, is spending her vacation with friends in York county. Chas. F, Kerstetter, Penusylvania | his parents, Mr. and Mrs | Kerstetter, Emanuel near Coburn, severs) days week, wx will be noticed by the general tone. Fhe article will also show with what unbounded willingness the Bouthern people made unparalleled sacrifices for their cause, Richmond, April 1865 —ku January I eft our temporary abode near Scott- \ ile, Va, for a visit to Richmond and tecured the following pass: “Confed- «role Blates of America.” Richmond, Va., March 13th, 1863 Vermission is granted Miss Sophia Hilsughter to visit Chariottaville, Pa., t pon honor, not to communicate, in writing or verbally, for publiéation, a) fact necertaived, which, if known lot eenemy might be injurious to the Confederate States of America, J vi to the discretion of the military uuthorities,) E. GriswoLn, Provost Marshal, I had been staying for two months at he luxurious and hospitablé howe of cur friend, Mr. John L. Bacon, in R chond ; only leaving his sgreea- b e domestic circle for a week, that I might see for myself bow fared the good people of the besieged town of Poterburg, I could searcely realize, afier reach- i g our old home, by ways new and strange, and being quicily domiciled amuug friends, that an evetny was surrounding the walls, At first, the Orvis Meser and Miss Bertha Ker- steller, both of Coburp, were united in marriage at the Untied Evangelical parsonage of this place, by the Rev. I. N. Bair, Wednesday evening, August “4. The groom, who is the son of Philip Meyer, is a student at the Pierce Business college in Philadel. phis and is now home for his summer vacation, The bride, a bright and at- tractive young lady, is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, W. Ketstetter, a A MA ——— Decker Reanlon, The home of John Decker, in the | Beven Mountains, beyond Poi ters Mills, recently was the scene of a fame {ly reunion sud a surprise to the head of the family, The participants, con. | sleling of J. A. Decker and family, of | Pine Grove Mills; 8. EK, Decker, Al {toons ; Misses Martha, Ella and Edith | Decker, Bellefonte ; Miss Alice Decker, Land Alexander MeCUny, Potters Mills, | gathered at the howe of Mr, MeCoy, {mud from there drove to the ex-com- | missloner’s home, The day was pleas- antly pent by indulging in various | sports and soetal chats, and, of course, [the partaking of the well prepared [meals was ho small part of the pro- gram, Bend the local news to the Reporter, HALL, C. E, COUNTY The 12th annual convention of the Centre County Christian Endeavor Union convened in the Presbyterian church, Centre Hall, at four o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, August 21st. Rev. Daniel Gress, of the Reformed church, made the address of welcome. Rev, 8B. 8. Bergen, of Petersburg, re- sponded, since Rev. Walter Harnish, of Lemont, was unable to be present. With the appointment of committees the convention adjourned until even- ing. Wednesday evening Opened at 7 with praise service, after which an appointment of committees was made, This was followed by an address by Rev. A. C. Lathrop: “The Secrets of Strong Lives.” On this subject Rev, A. C. Lathrop spoke at some length A brief outline is given: I'bie duties of life are go varied and many that strength needed to discharge them. We are commanded to '‘be strong in the Lord and in the POW er of his might.” Neither physical tal ability will itself in the truest sence make strong. BRoul strength, spiritual vigor, go ily charac- ter essentially stamp lives strong in being, resistance, action. Nome lives are stronger than others, We ir quire aus to the resson if it may be so termed First erets of strong lives from strong personalities of the testament. The lives of Enoeh, Abra- ham, Moses, David, Elijah, Issial, Daulel, Paul snd Christ, words of seripture were in turn made to fold the source of their sire ngth Second—By analogy we the secrets of strong lives things that make one strong. These are, : clean habi igs, protec. tion agains without, proj food, suitable training, exe reise, We sum up these secrets A Christ ; in Christ, of the Divine yp word PA., NTRE 30 is ‘ ¢ strengt of ves $4, HOr men- ti strani us ong secret Let us Inquire us to the of and new Hite : IEE 15 | il inthe Un infer thie Hy may from plivsl 3 8 healthy ts and surrounding $ ti HIDES fas {oll vr. bie new cleansed life--cor The presence of God, experienced ia the rit in us edge of his Obedien os prayer and conseor: on the Ix for ing purpose, vincible ene res » ing at the Lord's we ing to direct itis ma dn lo grow strength it able to * tian experien sin vi Address by “The devo rid moun servies fr £. E Yor. ga: cant transi niprese; the great sii the battle ge id the minds Vite our gold is Christian clusion, Christ experience, { The Christi encircled fa sage we find that “Expects every man to do iv words, sets’ and thoughts Christ excludes vile falseness. These mystic us “The of Peter the ts this dross refi n eooeniru ? int exere: ristint everywhere ness ‘Hdeavorer ing deeper for its mes Christ, like Et 2 Christ. giana 8 duly ¥ A . i AREAL RAaUiLy., teach things iene i $d letters greatness little Hermit's badge of Seared cloth on the left arm has crept the left breast of the Christian Endesvor- er and ir e geariet blood of the living alonement he writes the Hermits watch word, “God wills it.” After the benediction a meeting of the executive committee was held Thursday morning Opened with the sunrise prayer-meeting at six o'clock, which was very largely attend. ed. The lesder was James A Pratt, president of the county uni He read 2nd Kings, 4:1.7, and drew a very heipful lesson from the miraculous in. crease of oil, which he likened to he inexhaustible strength to be derived from Christ, Many others followed and the hour was fully occupied. The next session began at nine o'clock with the quiet hour, led by Miss Nannie Fisher, recording secre- tary of the union, This was followed by Rev. D, A. Artinan, eorresponding secretary. He spoke on “This Grace Also showed is one of the most important graces of the christian life. Give ge Paul directed the Corinthians : “Lay biy on the first day of the week nas the Lord has prospered you.” Give grate. fully, give religiously, give adequate ly, give continually, give enlighten. edly. In the abeence of the paper from the Snow Bhoe society on “The Open Door,” the time was filled by Mr, Stanley Bergen. The prayer-meeting may be conducted by Endeavorers in the absenes of the pastor. Much may be done in the Mabbath school, Look after newcomers to the saeiety. Do personal work among non-Christians, A paper on “How to Develop the Latent Talent in our Hocietien,” was read by Miss Goss, of the Pine Grove Mills Lutheran society, Encourage the weak members and do not «sneer at feeble efforts, As there was no LO i Li paper from Philips burg, Dr. J. W. Boal spoke on “The Beat Consecration Meeting.” The leader must be thoroughly consecrated, Bometimes distribute slips of paper with sevipture references, or short are ticles Mr. Frank Fisher Spened the paclia- ment on “Our U, E. Prayer-Meeting,' Begin to prepare for it a week before with prayer and study, Belect fami Ine bymus in the spirit of the topie, Rive the verse readers little toplos to give In their own words. Rov, Art man emphasized the importance of se lecting bymne appropE te to the top- le. Rev. Laufler spoke of giving esrn- ently. Berge men i SE] CONVENTION. the meeting—communion with God Rev, Bergen spoke of the earnestness of societies with small membership, Miss Fisher said that to lead effective. ly the leader must get the members to take part, instead of occupying much time bimself. Mr. Pra emphasized the necessity for long and careful prep. uration, A paper from the Blanchard Chris tian society on “Christian Endeavor and Temperance” was read by Miss Bumgardner. If the meetings are poor look for the fault in yourself, B idly temperate by your example, ev. Shultz spoki the Lemont e rige v 34 for Evaugelical society on “Christian Eu- deavor and Sabbath observance! 1 hie Subball is endangeren by those who are professing Christians. Do not go driving or on pleasure excursions, Miss McKnight, representing the Buflalo Run Presbyterian society, read an interesting paper on “Christisg Endeavor and Missions,’ showing the great work done by Christisn Endeay- orers at home snd abroad, The session closed with the reports of the county officers. Uhursday afternoon WIR service, foil AB practical talk by Rev. 8. the word Comfort- wy i, based on clhinplers of John' I'he word trans - om fi menus called to be 3 LO rier side of, | side of other. sails called called to Io be Ibe Holy | LAUsWer one thing | sled, oug Lis called nlong Ue what we We are called called to suff Fhe Holy Rong side of us to lo sutler, to ser reely oftere 1 to us in prayer of faith, lo travsform us in ist make us he us, cannot bt are pirit is help us iO Ar ) BETVE, Le snilits, Wee fr ts me ve, Spirit is fr to 14 Lhe gl we need othe | ithinge of f , Bnd so t and helpful » Rev, Art. ] ocleties | Presby le re Howard, | nan, to which the follo responded oward, Nate Col Evar i ii HB alabu Luther | rer. | 8 Consists Parents are iiie ern Lies Ln . ¢ We of Lhe ale Lhe seed iro # Of Lhe thes I great =i idie LIE Cas FJERts instruction in righteo Evil lies in wait “iMissarivs of griedd or t ba 1s r the Mabt bemicle are never aud tiasn Ley «alan neglectful we a Bolive uni the Missi § tideavor, ath school aud especial- the home the children may be so i that sig shall bave no power | thes Toexhaustible persever. | indomitable patience, infinite laut prayer—with these | kes Pp Lhe children safe sand full - trast . nese Lhiree ponte should be emphs- zed: Ist, Know the child ; 2nd, have ideal for him : 3rd. train him that he may resch it. In heathen lands and even in many portions of otir own land thousands of | Christ's little ones look to us for the good tidings that shall give them “The oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for the spirit of heay- let us not be found wanting Trio by Rev. Artman, Mr. Johnson. | Mr. Stanley Bergen, Hawilion, of read paper, as follows : “How to ial ne | lain a successful Junlor Society.” My | experience in work with the juniors has been very limited, but from the few months I have worked among them I came to the conclusion that there are five points essential to the maintenance of a successful Junior society. Isthink first and foremost comes the need of a superintendent who will be faithful in the work, who will be found at her post regularly Sunday after Bunday-—example is better than precept—it is no use to urge the chil dren to attend if our places are to be found vacant, Then again I feel that the work is left too entirely to the superintendent, I find it makes a great difference in a meeting when one or two of the com- tuittee have been present, and spoken a few enocuragiog words, thus show. ing their interest in the work done hy the children, So have a faithful cominiliee, Let us go to our meetings with » thoroughly prepared lesson, We must master ihe subject ourselves first bee fore we oan hope to fostil it into the minds of our hearers. I think our ef- forts wo often end iu failure because we fall to apply the lesson, to bring it home to each child ; we need more to cline our subdects 5) that every one present may esrry away with him #ome thought which will act as a rule of life for the ensuing week—this should be our aim, and not to cram as much of the Bible into their heads ns possible, It seems to me very essential that those in charge of the Junior socivty should show a personul Interest in esch child. It is not enough just to know thewn ss they are on Sunday af ternoons, but try Lo get to know them In their homes, sympathize in thelr title troubles, seek to n their temp. tations, and what obstacles there are in the way of their ylelding their lives We | a high wy Fen . stil “ei Qs he Sinte Cuollegs while they are young to Him Who wid little olilidren to’ cote : 8, 1904. ed will more than compensate for any time spent or trouble taken, But however regular the superin- tendent, however helpful the commit tee, however well prepared the lesson, or however much personal interest we show, all will be of no avail unless we #pend much time in earnest prayer for God's blessing on the work He has given us todo. I fear we too often go lo our meetings trusting in our own strengih, and come away discouraged, feeling that it has been an afternoon wasted, The reason is not hard to find. We have been trying to work by ourselves when without Him we can do nothing. I try to makeit a practice to spend the last ten minutes before going to the meetings in prayer for God’s b a ingon them : I find this plan a very great help, and would earnestly recom. mend it to all my fellow-superintend- ents who are nol in the habit of do- ing ro, Mins Margaret Evans, of Willian s- port, read the C. E. pledge and made some interesting and instructive remarks. In keeping the pledge we trust, promise and do. We need sirength to enable us to faithtul- ly keep the pledge, and strength comes by service. There should be a special Ume for prayer ; a faithful attendance upon ali religious services. Take an sclive part in all the meetings, and take all our excuses to the Lord. Mr. Btanley Bergen on “The Line of Euvlargements,” urged a personal ex- amination ; look forward and have a purpose. Buggested different ways of COLA uC meetings : consecratvn Voluntary exercises : gpecial music ; make prayer for the absent members - Log Business session conducted by Frauk sheer. The following officers were ected : President, James A. Pratt : Vice president, Mr. E. C. Johnson : View president + Miss Cornelia 3 recording secretary, Miss Nan- Fisher ; corresponding secretary, Vv. DD. A. Artman ; treasurer, H. G. us; superintendent quiet hour, Miss nie Fisher : Chairman lookout Miss bart ; superin- vor Bierly ; su- rk, Miss Mar- Wwmmities, te sent KB, Mra OW Hight. SRY evening followed Ly the f 4 opened with song +k 4a i fF awarqing of emont received banner t delegnt] pre , Bnd received banner for the resent in propor- | + (Arges "i met tion § oi “inbership. sid ress of the o wy, F. E Wi Christian e It very Keep the pledge. rers vetning was Lauffer, of ing the ul- | Eadeavor,” inportant All Clirist- should be juterested | missions, Ve must move E. will become a back “Religion is the light of the with the Di- get persons “eon TT iL We ndeave foreig: vard or BUmber human spirit in contact to Do all possible TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS. HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS, Clean up the streets and alleys, and repair the walks—encamnpment time is approaching The Union County Fair to be held Bept. 28, 20 and 30 at Brook Park, will be a hummer. Mr. aud Mrs. Clark Gramley, of Rebersburg, Thursday of last week wenl to Waynesborough for a brief visit. Prof W. D. Hosterman, of Bpring Mills, recently returned from a trip to the Dakotas. He Fair, also visited the Mrs. Phoebe Yearick Friday after. noon of lust week, went to Rebers urg and for several days was the guest of her cousin, Mre. Daniel Bru: gart, Joel Kerstetter, of Laurelton. was in town last week, having come here to deliver a driving horse purchased from him by Wm. H. Stiver, of this place, H. G. Btrohmeler fas employed a skilled marble cutter to assist him in getting out numerous tombstones, ete., weather approaches, mong before ment the A fine granite monument was erect. ed in the Bprucetown Cemels ry in memory of Adam Smith, late of Hill. The work was executed by H. Gi. Btrohmeier, of Centre Hall Centre N. B. Weaver, who for a number of years lived in Williamsport, moved to Philadelphia, and is the sue- cessor 10 Fred Becker as proprietor of the Becker hotel and restaurant has Mrs. Shannon, wife of Rev. Samus (i. Shannon, of Phils- present. Norwood, near ig Mills at death notice appears elsewhere in this issUe, The North American tannery. Lewistown, last wes k, was sold by § ins, of Boston, for nery has been an in Lewistown oh, 000 tan- important industry The spectacle of the cabinet who ought to be public servants. rt officers, it~ Bing around the country day and night making speeches in favor of their own relention in office is not edifying, to say the least, ¢utiitude 10 scoept Jesus Christ, persons become sa- | them selection L common 1 God i= in ther send] asing was lant COW of snd Bergen and Messrs bergen and Clair Ch a oollection {le LiLIAL Kreamer, | Was r BNnouncement made that t ill meet at Lemont next year. rt of mmitiee was read by chairman, N= Bergen, and adopted. . ¥. Walker, principal of the ysburg Seminary, made the 8 address, his subject being, Takes Higher Plane.’ As a nation, difficult problems face us. whieh you It is possi. { help to solve, the poorest boy to reach the of honor Fhe first is how bold our children plane, Becondly, how are *si nen to be interested in poli- Some say Christisns should not ii poiitios ; others that it inter. with their business. God pity when the man of the ‘0 Rule says, “I will have none Fhe cleanest raen should take he | : the © 311 res is Lis 5 §.4 ius Holi L position to 11543 is free institutions, The third problem the government of our cities. Be- factures, the population of our cities must copstantly increase, The convention moved to extend a vote of thanks to the Penna. RB. R. for DELBGATER Boalsbuirge Anns Sweeny Irene Bogner Fisie Peters Mary Homan Sarah J, Keller Clara L. Keller Margaretta Goboeen Gussie Murray Marion A. Murray Rev. J, 1. Stonecypher Pine Grove Mills Sadie B. Goss Phetta Ward H.B Ward Unionville James A. Pratt Nannie Fisher Margaret Rowan Bess Prag Warriors Mark Emma Byivas Mra. Mary Gatos Harry Fisher H. G. Ebls Frank P. Fisher Agnes Eves Howard Rev, D, A. Artinan Chas. E. Holter Mes. Clare Dunham Elmer Schenck Belle fot tow Anna Corman Martha McKnight Emma Henderson Mame Henderson Bertha Henderson Damarie Knox Jennie Longacre State College Eleanor Marshall Helen Holtt Atherton Anne T. Hamilton Bossie Lane Maude Bailey J. 1. Thompson Tato Lo Kila M. Glenn Cornelia Dale Nannie Herman Mabelle Thompson Mabel Armstrong Mary Glenn Day A 0. Getz GW, Ralston HH. Long Lewis Book John Rathignte ling Mle Blanchard abel Al . Chrisie Bomgardner . Rev, G. W, Mellnay Martha Johnson Ward Gamioy x Hho em Oak Hall « artha KK. hey G. Mae mL. M, Walke Be » He Mary Mover Jackson ville - rr sie Shen . IHamsport. John I, Moore abr Allee Walter Bernice Wallace Rev. A, C, Lathrop Mra, A. C, Lathrop Port Matildm Lena Rigle Mr. Jennie Henny ARTOnbarg Kathryn Ki Alta Vearlok ™ That practice makes perfeet is de Ai= oustrated by the Russian army when i comes lo retreating. Even the rapid than the Russian retreat “in The Seaboard Air Line Railway has vVertise its routes through ithe south. Those contemplating a southern trip will find the SBesboard Air Line & well equipped road. See their adv, Local news reporters from Centre Hall are erroneously credited with cast- ing reflections on Centre Hall through communications that appear in some of the county papers. Even thedirtiest resident puppy in the town since 1900 wouldn't be guilty of the deeds re ferred to, Au item of news that will be gladly received is that Will B, Fischer, son of Dr. W. E. Fischer, of Shamokin, is rapidiy recovering from a rather se. vere illness he experienced during the early part of the summer. He and his sister, Mise Marian, are now in Berlin, Bomerset county, John and Samuel Kimport, who for several years jointly conducted meat markets at State College and Boals- burg have dissolved partnership, and hereafter Samael Kimport will do business at State College and John Kimport will bave exclusive charge of the busivess at Boalsburg, Henry Wilcox, the well known oar- penter and contractor of Philipsburg, met with a very serious accident Wed- nesday of last week. He fell a die tance of fifteen feet while building a coal dump at Houtzdale, Mr. Wilcox is aged seventy-three years, which makes his recovery uncertain. In the past twenty months Belles fonte Lins lost seven of its most promi- nent citizens and politicians. W. E. Gray, Esq, died in November, 1902; in January, 1908, both Henry Brooker. hoft and ex-Governor D. H. Hastings died, nnd since that time O. M. Bower, Esq., Geo. L. Potter, Esq., J. M. Dale, Esq., and Col, Wilbur F. Reeder pass ed away. And in the case of each one death came quite suddenly. A large number of people along the L. & T. took advantage of the last sea shore excursion, which started Thurs. day morning. One coach was filled before reaching Centre Hall, Among others east of Centre Hall who joined the excursion were Merchant H, F. Romo: Tania ahilip Drumm and wi Orpha Gramley, Kd. T. Jamison, Spring Mills; Mis Alice Nestle Madisonburg ; Eilis