THE CENTRE REPORTER THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1908, - ¥ TIES LOCALS, Lioueila, the little daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Robert W. Bloom, west of Centre Hall, is seriously ill of pneu- monia. One of the other Bloom c¢hil- dren had just recovered from sickness when the baby was attacked by the disease named, H. LL. Bieber, of Montgomery, came to Centre Hall Saturdsy and until Monday afternoon was the guest of his brother, Rev. B. F. Bieber. Mr. Bieber is a miller by trade and is operating a twenty-four barrel flour mill at that place, John B. Dauberman, one of the oldest and most esteemed citizens of Centre Hall, is seriously ill. No one would have epjoyed the services in- cident to the dedication of the United Evangelical church mote than Mr. Dauberman, had he been pbysically able to participate, The Lock Haven State Normal School has had the most prosperous year in its history, Its equipment hus been greatly improved and its faculty increased. Its splendid buildings and fine location make it an ideal school. The spring term begins April 6th, Write for its bandsome catalog. I'he Lock Haven State Normal Behool is one of the half dozen great Normal Schools. It has graduated over two thousand teachers. It was never 80 prosperous as at the present tine. It ia the ideal secondary school in central Pennsylvania. A few rooms are yet available for the spring term which begios April 6th. e daughters of Mrs. George M. Boul planned a little surprise for her on Saturday evening, her birthday, at Ww i time they and their families cov gregated at the Boal home to con- gratulate the mother. Of course, such occasion would pot be complete an abundance of refresh- ments, and these too were provided. While way to the United ngelical church Saturday evening, arry Hubler slipped and fell on the brick walk in front of the home of Anron Thomas He struck his head on the walk, and for a short time lay unconscious until discovered by Miss Jennie Thomas, Help was secured and the man was taken into the Thomss home, where he was re- vived. Later he was conveyed to the home of his parents. It required several days until tke full eflects of the injury passed away. an wilhout on his young Aaronsburg, From last week. Mrs. Donat, wife of Rev, Donat, bas gone to visit her father at Johnstown. Walter Orwig now occupies his pew home formerly owned by Polly Btover. Mr, and Mrs. Luther Wert visited at the home of James Wert, at Tussey- Yiiie Miss Miriam Kister is in Bellefonte where she is spending the time among friends, Mr. and Mrs. James Meckly, of Mil ton, spent a few weeks here with their many friends, Mrs. Belle Miogle speut a few days with her little granddaughter at Ys oodward. Eben Bower, who is employed at Bellefonte, spent a few days under the parental roof. Dr. Rothermel, of Kutztown, preach- ed a most excellent sermon in the Re formed church. Mrs, Charles Wolf, of Wolf's Chap- el, visited Mra. Stambach. The latter lady is eighty ‘three years of age, and is growing feeble. . Mr. and Mrs, Frank Philips returned to their bome in Akron, Ohio, after month's visit to Lis brothers and other old acquaintances, Ttomas Hostermso, of Centre Hill ; Mrs. Frank Bmith, of Centre Hall ; and Mrs, Thomas Meyer, of Coburn, heirs of Julia Kreamer, deceased, met at the home of Ralph Stover to divide her personal property. The four schools taught by Prof. R. U. Wasson, William Keen, William C. Mingle and Miss Ruth Bwabb gave an exdrcise In the Mensch hall Friday afternogn, February 21st, of an histo rieal character, the msjor part refer- ring to Wakhington. After the exer- cise proper were over, UC, H, Stover, in the name of the P. O. 8. A., presented the school with a large flag. The gift was received on behalf of the school by Prof. ,Wasson in a few chosen remarks, A number of young ladies gave a Washington's birthday party in the Mensch hall. The decorations were patriotic in character, and a most ex- cellent supper was served, covers hav- ing been laid for twenty-eight guests, The table was beautifully decorated with fligs and bunting, the center plece being a large vase filled with American flags. The following are the names f those present: Dora Guise. wite, May Eisenhauer, Ardrenna Har- man, Flossie Stover, Bessie Conao, Mary Kreamer, Bessie Stover, Nellle Burd, Fura Guisewite, Jennie Hills, Rath Swabb, Jennie Rupp, Martha Coll, Marion Stover, Messrs. Lloyd Btover, William Weaver, Lester Feld. ler, Leroy Mensch, Psul Stover, W. C. Mingle, M. P, Feidler, Harrison Fred Btover, Clarence Eisenhauer, Ar thur Weaver, all of Asronshurg; E. B. Bower, of Bellefonte ; H, O. Zsrby, of Bpring Mills, Mrs. R. W. Mensch + Thuperoned the young people. MEETING A CROCODILE. The Animal and the Hunters Were All Taken by Surprise. While looking for a hippopotamus it was the fortune of the author of “Uganda to Khartum" to encounter a crocodile under somewhat unusual clr cumstances. He was following a fresh track leading through the dense under growth from the lake inland. Two men accompanied him, one carrying his camera and the other his second gun, while he shouldered his rifle. Suddenly I heard a rustling noise in front of me and realized that some creature was approaching, but what? It could not be the hippo, because there was no thunderous tread, but I had no time to think, for the creature, what- ever it might be, was upon me in a sec- ond. At two yards 1 discovered what It was—an immense crocodile more than twelve feet long. I was right In its path, and there was no possible escape on elther side, so I stood still with my rifle at shoulder and waited. The “crock” did not walt, however, and in some remarkable way it hustled me to one side, almost knock- ed me over, aud endeavored to make his way to the water. To dispute his right of way would have been folly. 1 realized only a hor rible, soft, wriggling mass pressing against my legs in a most sickening way. Why he did not bite me I do not know. At first I thought he had done so as he brushed against my leg, but 1 found it was only his horny scales that scraped my shin. And he was more taken by surprise than I was and for- got all about his huge jaw and the lasting impression he might have made upon my legs, After he had passed I turned to see bow the men would fare. One had got back to the shore and so was no longer in view. The other man with the cam- era was the funniest sight. His head was stuck fast in the thick brambles, and his legs were in the air, the cam- era of course in the mud beside him. I do not think the “crock” could have seen him, for he had literally taken a header into the bush, and his legs were far above the crocodile’'s jaws. THE SNEEZE in Past Ages It Played a Very Im- portant Part In Life. odd notions still exist as to sneezing, and some persons may be heard to exclaim “Bless, my soul, once!” “Bless my soul, twice!” and so on after each sneeze. But In past ages the sneeze really played a very important part. In ancient Greece the people saluted each other whenever any one present chanced to sneeze. As Xenophon was addressing the Greek army In a mo ment of defeat ou a historical occa- sion a soldier sneezed. The lines of battle were formed at once, for the sneeze was deemed a good omen, and the Greeks were successful. Among the Hebrews when a person sneezed the bystanders would say, “Tobinz chalim"-"A long life to you.” In India eriminals on the rack of tor ture have saved their own lives by sneezing accidentally. A humorous story told in that wonderful collection of oddities, “The Arabian Nights" A schoolmaster was particular in teach- ing his pupils the value of politeness. He also told them that whenever he sneezed théy should clap their hands and say, “Louog live our noble master.” One day master and pupils went out for a stroll. The air was bot, and all soon grew very thirsty. Great was their joy at last to find a well. But the bucket was at the bottom of.the well, and so the schoolmaster went down to brig it up. The boys selzed the rope and tugged for dear life. Just as the schoolmaster reached the top of the well he sneezed. The boys let go fhe rope and clapped their hands, shout- ing, “Long live our noble master! As for the poor schoolmaster, he fell to the bottom of the well, where he may be to this day, for all one knows. — Milwaukee Wisconsin, Many about sneezing is Swords Bent Double to Test Them. If you have an opportunity at any time of examining a sword such as is used In naval and military services you may notice that just below the hilt, an Inch or two down the blade, there is a small disk of brass welded into the blade. The meaning of this brass might well escape any one not possessed of a well developed sense of curiosity. Swords are subjected to very severe tests before being issued, and this brass plece indicates that one of the tests to which the sword was subjected was to have its point bent right back until it touched the hilt at the brass spot. Swords that have suc cessfully withstood this severe test are trustworthy .— London Chronicle. sb * an Tested It. “Willie,” sald the boy's mother, who was preparing to go out, “you mustn't eat that cake in the pantry while I'm gone. It will make yon sick.” Three hours latér when she returned Willie said: “You didn’t know what you were talking about, mamma. That cike didn't make me sick a bit.” Chi. cago News, Too Willing. Old Lady (in tears, to chemist)—Wi- will you poison my dear lit-little Fido? He's In such-—such agony. Chemist (po- litely-- With pleasure, madam. OM nasty, unfeeling man! Then you shan't do itl-London Answers, A Fast Train. - Passenger—Does this train stop any where for dinner? Brakeman-Nah, it don’t. Passeuger~Then I understand for the first time why 1t is called a “fast” tral - Judge. i - Advertise in the Reporter. “ MELONS [i STORAGE. - Mow a Nor! J, P. Decided a Suit Be- tween Ieichoors. LED neni worthy oo Hlomon's aen- ier are often subwitied to these raral arava . Justices of the peace. In the Macon county (Mo) archives is a tase of this sort: Timothy Kain, a farmer of Easley town hip, set out some watermelon vines wiich grew so luxuriously that they trespassed upon the field of his neighbor, Felix Hopper. When garner ing time came Kain's attempt to har- vest his runaway product was rebuked by Hopper and his shotgun. The con- troversy got into court, and Willian Easley, for whom the ship waz vuned, was asked to decide the sip of ten watermelons worth 15 cents apiece. The lawyers for Kain read books to show that his rights of property followed the vines clear into the next county should they travel so far. Hopper's lawyers pro duced equally sound reading to prove that Hopper was entitled by law to anything that camped on his premises. It wasn't Hopper's fault, they said, if the vines wanted to spread out and go visiting. He had the same right to them that he would have to a colony of honevbees that might get tired of being with Kain and concluded to move over and make honey for Hopper Squire Easley let the lawyers spout until they had read through all their books: then Le arose to his six feet and sald: “Mitchell has read books that make it absolutely certain them melons be- long to Kalin. 1 hadn't any doubt in the world about that till Guthrie here, got up and turned Mitchell's law bot- tom side up. There's no question but what there's enough law in the for both Kain and Hopper, and that ought to make 'em happy. The court decides under the clrcumsstances that with the law deciding both ways there's nothing to do but to band out justice a8 he sees It. The judgment of the court is that those are Kain's melons” “Thank you, your honor,” sald Mitch ell, arising and bowing. ~*but that he's indebted to Hopper 20 cents aplece for storage,” finished the justice. “But, your honor,” said Mitchell in dignantly, “you can't do that. They haven't filed any claim for storage. Besides, you're allowing them for their melons than they're worth on the market.” “The court will take judicial notice of the defendant's rights, offset or no,” sald Squire Easley, with some ity. ,“And your own evidence shows Hopper was diligently guarding Kain's property for him. That's worth some thing.” “Guarding it? “Yes, Kain himself testified Hopper was there with a shotgun when he climbed over the fence.” Kansas City Star. Squire town OW books more asper Professor Matched the Boss. Boston and Cambridge people of an earlier day remember well Professor Child of Harvard, a scholar who was likewise a live man. They tell with great gusto a story about his faithful attention to city politics. Professor Child always attended to his duties as a citizen of Cambridge. One night he went to a ward meeting at which a boss began to put forth some of his warped ideas. The college professor was speedily on his feet and scathing- ly denounced the boss and his methods, After the meeting was over the good natured boss, just to show that he bore no ill will, met the scholar on the stalrs and, genlally handing over a ci gar, sald, “Have a smoke, profess?” His antagonist straightened up, took the cigar and sald with great dignity, “Yes, I'll match you in any of your lesser vices!"—Boston Herald. Didn't Get a Patent. Among the strange applications which reach the patent office one filed some years ago was most extraordinary, it being a petition for a patent for an ant guard which consisted in merely draw- ing a chalk mark aroubd a table or other place by which it was claimed the approach of ants was. stopped. It seems that chalk makes an ant's legs slip as soaping a track prevents a rail. way engine from starting: The petl- tion was novel and caused considera- ble amusement. The application, how- ever, was refused bn the ground that there was nothing new in the inven- tion, that chalk had been used for such purposes before and that such ideas were not patentable, AA SAAN Climbing 199 Steps to Church. The only way of reaching the old parish church at Whitby, in York- shire, from the town Is by means of 109 stone steps—probably as curious an approach to a place of worship as any in the kingdom. The church stands on the east cliff some 200 feet above the sea level, and to watch the crowd of worshipers before and after service threading its way up and down the widding stalrway 1s a sight to be remembered. —<London Strand. Forgetful. “Tommy,” said his mother reproving- ly, “what did I say I'd do to you if 1 ever caught you stealing jam again?” Tommy thoughtfully scratched his head with his sticky fingers, should forget It teo. Hanged if I can remember.” — Everybody's. - Mechanically. Judge—And what did the prisoner say when you told him that yon would have him arrested? Compiainant—-He answered mechanicaily, yer honor. Judge— Explain, Complaimant-—Ie hit me on the head with a hammer. Ex- change. The fault is always as great as be it.~French Proverb. CONDUCTED VIA THE WILL. LEAVE ON at 7.17 A. M and from aft r and | § un A Special Train i » will leave CENTRE HALL on on going trip. d return. Connecting at Harrisburg for lun anmocations trom di Th irsday~-three days. Session address Tourist y ariel stl ¢ inglon, ana noted | nner on yor i rior Wins ’ ation appiy 1 Ticket Agen Agent, 50 Public GEO, W Genera: BOYD Passenger Agent Announce- ment... We wish to announce to our many patrons, and to those who have not yet become so, that we are now able to accommodate you better than ever in the way of having a more complete line of Furniture, Since we have more room, we will keep more lines to select from, and are making an carnest ecf- fort to supply our custom- ers with the best for the least money. When you want a piece of Furniture, don’t hesitate, but come at once, and we shall make it worth your while. Rearck's FurnitureStore Centre Hall, Pa. i Great Reduction Sale ..;.. . | ONE-HALF | OF | 100 Children’s Suits at 100 Boys’ Suits at. . . 100 Men's Suits at. . . 1-2 Price 1-2 Price 1-2 Price 100 Boys’ Overcoats at 1-2 Price 100 Children’s Overcoats, 1-2 Price J00 Men’s Overcoats at 1-2 Price The Rush Is On Montgomery >. Bellefonte WN NNW nl dn ASAE A RAI. NN NNW NN We have on hand a large num- ber of the celebrated Keith's Konqueror Shoes for Men. Price $2.50 & $3.00 A full line of Men's and Boys’ Shirts at 50 cents and $1.00. dani Sings fn Kreamer & Son. Centre H » w
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