THE OENTRE REPORTER.
8.W. sith, | Editor and Proprietor.
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CENTRE HavLn, . Penw’a,
THURSDAY, J JUNE 4, 1908
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CHURCH APPOINTMENTS.
Lutheran—Centre Hall, morning; Georges
Valley, afternoon ; Union, evening.
Presbfterian—0 entre Hall, morning and
evening.
Reformed—Tusseyville, morning, communion,
Ke Sparaiory sot vice Saturday afternoon ; Centre
1, afternoon,
Methodist—Centre Hall, morning ; Spruce-
town, afternoon ; Spring Mille, evening. Com-
munion at all appointments.
WANTED. —A good yonrling colt,
W. Smith, Centre Hall.
Apply to 8.
Dates of Fairs,
Williamsgrove, August 31-Bept. 5.
Grange Encampment & Fair, Centre
Hall, Bept. 12-18,
Blair County Grange Fair, Holli-
daysburg, Sept. 28 Oct, 2.
Milton Fair Association, Milton,
Bept. 26 Oct. 2.
Union County Agricultural Bociety,
Lewisburg, Sept. 22-25.
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Memorial Sermon.
Bunday evening Rev. D. Gress
delivered a memorial sermon to the
veterans of the war of 1861-85. The
sermon was one of great interest not
cnly to the veterans present, but to all
hearers. Another feature was the
singing of patriotic songs by a class of
children trained for the occasion by
Prof. P. H. Meyer.
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Harris Township,
George Dale and brother William, of
Pleasant Gap, spent Friday at the
home of Mrs. Henrietta Dale.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Meyer and A, B.
Kimport and family, of Bellefonte, at-
tended Memorial service in Boalsburg.
Mr. Meyer delivered the address. It
is customary to have the speaking in
the cemetery, but as it had been rain-
ing the greater part of the afternoon it
was considered best to repair to the
Boal Hall, which was crowded. Those
who were fortunate enough to get in
the building were highly pleased with
the address,
The funeral of Mrs. David Boyder
on the afternoon of Memorial Day,
added to the solemnity of the day.
Hon. Cyrus Woods and wife of
Greensburg, visited relatives in Boals-
burg from Friday until Monday.
Mrs. Julia Bartley, of Bellefonte,
spent a few days with her sister, Mrs,
Wm. Btover.
Miss Annie Kaup, of Lemont, visit
ed in Boalsburg.
Mrs. Jennie Forshey and little
daughter, of Altoona, visited at the
home of her brother, John W, Btamm.
Alvin B. Myers and family and Mrs.
J. P. Wagner came from the Mountain
City for a short visit with their pa-
rents, Mr. and Mrs, D. W. Myers,
Miss Rose Woods returned on Mon-
day from sa visit with friends in Me-
Kean county.
At a meeting held in the cemetery
Monday evening, Austin Dale and R.
B. Harrison were elected trustees,
Mrs. Katharine Durner and grand-
daughter Ruth, of Oak Hall, were
guests at the home of John Durner,
Friday.
Misses Mary Stamm and Elizabeth
Rapp, of Altoona, are visiting here.
Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Kuhn and
daughter were visitors from Rebers
burg.
Holy communion will be adminis-
tered in the Reformed church on Whit
Sunday, 10 a. m., continued by a serv-
ice of song in the evening. Prepara-
tory and confirmation services on Hst-
urday afternoon,
The guests entertained at the Bosals-
burg tavern on the evening of Memor-
ial Day numbered seventy-two. The
refreshments furnished by the ladies
in the town hall were first class, but
as ls generally the case with some-
thing very good, they were all too
soon, as their supply did not meet the
demand.
Miss Margaret Mothersbaugh ex-
pects to leave here today (Thursday)
for a visit of several months in Illi
nols. She will spend some time in
Pittsburg before journeying farthe:
west,
Mrs. Daniel Weaver and daughter,
Miss Mary, of Lemont, were guests at
the home of Cyrus Confer on Me.
morial Day.
John Fisher and family, of Belle
fonte, were over Buuday visitors in
Boalsburg.
J. B. Golieen, of Rock Springs, psid
a short visit to his brother and sisters,
in Boalsburg,
Fred Franklin, Misses Katharine
and Margret Weber, of Btate College,
enjoyed a fw days in Boalsburg.
Miss Dorn Meyer and brother, Rob-
ert, of Centre Hall, spent Baturday
snd Bunday in this place,
Miss Margaret Knox, of Cherokee,
Iowa, wiio spett tue past year in this
state, is at present enjoying life In
Boalsburg.
Mr, and Mrs, Wm. Corl wero visits
‘ors from Plessant Gap, last W
Miss Effie Glenn, of ** The Branch,”
erjoyed a day with Mis« Anns Dale.
a, aud George Swartz, of Tuna | dw
ville, visited their grandparen
and Mrs. Adam Kramrine,
EIGHT MONIHS SCHOOL TERN,
School Board Re-organizes and Re-elects
Former Teachers The Finances,
The Centre Hall school board bad
its annual settlement Monday night,
and after finishing up the business for
the school year closing June lst, the
board re-organized by electing D. A.
Boozer, president; 8B. W. Bmith, secre-
tary, and John H. Puff, treasurer.
The other members are G. W. Bush.
man, H.G. SBtrohmier and John G.
Dauberman, the latter two belong the
members re-elected.
The former teachers, Prof. C. R,
Neff, principal of the High School ;
James B. Btrohm, Grammar Grade ;
Miss Helen Hosterman, Intermediate
Grade, and Miss Maude Bechrist were
again elected for the coming school
term. The principal was elected for a
term of three years, and the others
for one year. The salaries remain the
same, $75.00 for the High school and
$50.00 for the other grades.
The school term was lengthened
from seven months to eight months,
the board being of the opinion that
the additional expense on account of
this month could be met without add-
ing more to the tax rate, which was
also fixed at seven mills for school pur-
poses, and two for building purposes,
being the same rate as was in force
last year.
The finances are in good condition,
The expenses incurred during the
school year 1907-1908, can be cancelled
with the available funds, and leave a
small balance. The appropriation due
on account of the board having estab.
lished a High school, which will be
from $300 to $450, need not be touched
for expenses already incurred, but io
reality will be a surplus from the
school year just closed. In addition
to this, the school board holds a bond
for $500.
One item summing up to about $150
was for roofing the school building.
This, of course, is a permanent im-
provement and will not recur next
year.
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Hebekahs install Uffigers
Centre Hall, installed their offi ere,
the installing officer being District
Deputy President Roxanna Brisbin.
The officers are : Noble Grand, Mrs.
Maggie Crawford ; Viee Grand, Mrs
Alice Nearhood ; Becretary, Miss Elsie
Moore ; Treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Bar-
ris ; Right Bupportee to Noble Grand,
Miss Roxanna Brisbin; Left SBup-
portee, Mrs. Frank Bmith ; Warden,
Mise Katie Zeigler ; Conductor, Mrs
Anos Barris ; Inside Guardian, Mise
Lizzie Zeigler ; Outside Guardian, Mrs.
Frank Shait ; Chaplain, Mrs. John
Pufl ; Organist, Mrs. Thomas Moore ;
Altar Bearer, Mrs. Wm. Tate ; Left
Altar Bearer, Mrs. Wm. Walker ; Vice
Grand appointment, Right Bupportee,
Mrs. Susan Lutz; Left Bupportee,
Miss Carrie Frazier,
After the installation ceremonies an
elaborate spread was served for the
Rebekabs and members of the
5.0.0 PF
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The Reporter's Register,
G. W. Harter, Stone Mill
G. M. Harter, Stone Mill
A. M. Harter, Stone Mill
Mrs, 8 M. Goodhart, Johnstown
Mrs, ¥. A. Foreman, Spring Mills
C. L. Gramley, Rebersburyg
Daniel Callahan, Centre Hall
Clement Dale, Bellefonte
Arthur C. Dale, Bellefonte
John B. Foster, Tyrone
James Durham, Tyrone
James Galbraith, Linden Hall
George W. Gingerich, Centre Hall
Ldoyd Bmith, Potters Mills
G. H. McCormick, Potters Mills
Lester Baird, Centre Hall
Daniel R. Stover, Centre Hall
Jewett F. Brooks, Centre Hall
Anna 8. Tressler, Spring Mills
Bertha Weaver, Linden Hall
Warren Homan, Centre Hall
Ralph Homan, Centre Hall
Frank L. Walker, Centre Hall
Wm. M. Lucas, Spring Mills
Oscar Homan, Centre Hall
M. F. Rossman, Toseyville
D. G. Fortoey, Tumeyville
J. A. Edmondson, Tyrone
J. 8, Lingle, Centre Hall
F. Gordon Lysle, Williamsport
Charles Smith, Centre Hall
Ray Durst, Centre Hall
Mrs. F. H. Young, Bellefonte
Martha Morris, Scranton
Mm. G. A. Young, Centre Hall
Florenos M. Walker, Contre Hall
C. C. Ramsey, Pleasant Gap
Ray Charles Ishier, Pleasant Gap
AI SAINI.
Georges Valley.
Preaching at Locust Grove Sunday
morning.
Sunday school was well attended
last Bunday.
A crowd of young girls’ from Bpring
Mille spent Bunday afternoon here.
James Lingle, formerly of this place,
was in Bpriog Mills, Saturday.
E. CU. Decker was the guest of W, H_
Matter, Bunday.
Thomas Davis visited his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Davis, Sunday.
Mise Ella Decker starled, Monday
of this week, for New York City,
where she will be employed during the
summer,
Logan Decker spent Bundsy with
E. D. Foust
John Foust snd wife, of Mifflin
county, were guests for several days
of the former's sister, Mrs. James
Reeder, .
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data te So Wet, 18 Jane, aod
y {armors devoted the first June
days to the preparation of the flelds
and the planting of corn.
The Principals " the Longest
Duel on Resory,
IT LASTED NINETEEN YEARS.
The Way the Quarrel Between These
Two Hot Headed Frenchmen Began
In 1794 and How It Was Continued
Until Finally Settled In 1813,
The following duel story presents a
striking cotirust to those we are
gecustomed to hear and gives us some
fden of the character of those dash
ing beaux sabreurs by whose ald Napo
leon became the scourge of Europe,
In the city of Strassburg at the close
of the eighteenth century soldiers of
all ranks had ample opportunities of
pleking quarrels whenever they wish
ed. A captain of hussars named Four
nler indulged In this amusement to his
heart's colitent and became celebrated
for his’ aggressive temper and his ad
dress with arms, Strassburg had to
reproach him for the loss of her sous,
and especially for having challenged
without any plausible reason a young
wan named Blume, whom he killed
without the slightest pity.
On the very day of Blume's funeral
General Moreau gave a ball, to which
lvited all the members of the
bourgeolse, It was desirable to
the scandalous scenes which
pot fail to take piace between
low townsmen, perhaps the rela-
of the unfortunate deceased
ugeressor, who was styled his
HIN rGerer General Moreau therefore
detired his alddecamp. Captain Du.
pond prevent Captain Fournier
from entering the ballroom Dupont
stutioned himself In a corner of one of
hiambers and Immediately he
sight of him accosted him ab
DOW
Wore
Ligh
#yvold
conld
the Tel
fis
and the
io
the nile
canght
ruptls
“What
“Ab
evenit
aw doing !
Ale you
the very
are you going to do here?’
that you, Dupont? Good
‘urbleu! You see what |
natn come to the ball”
not ashamed to come
: day of the funeral
Bir wor fellow Blume? What
his friends and relations say 7’
“They mw what they please; It
to we But 1 should like to
what business that Is of yours?
body's business. Every-
king and talking about It."
is wrong, then. 1 don’t
like to poke thelr noses into
my affais And now, If you please,
et ie pass”
“You shall vot go into the ballroom.”
“Indeed! Why not?
“You must take yourseif off. The
general orders you to return to your
own apartments.”
“Am | turued out of the house?”
Dupont shrugged his shoulders,
“Are you aware of the cousequénces
of turning Fouruler out of doors?”
“1 don’t want to hear any of your
rodomoniades Just have the
ness to take yourself off.”
“Listen!” sald Fournier
*I canuot have my:
general Lex he is my superior offi
eer, but sou are my equal. You have
presumed to take your share In the In-
sult, and you shall pay for the whole
of It. We will fight”
“Listen in turn” sald Dupont “i
have long been out of patience with
you 1 am disgusted with your bully.
ing ways, and | bope to give yon a
lessgn you will long remember.”
« Folirnier would have gone mad with
vexation had be not been consoled by
the hope of killing Dupont But the
result of the combat was not what he
expected. for Dupont gave him a
frightful wound.
“You fence well” sald Fournier as be
fell
“Not badly, as you see.”
“Yes. Bot now | know your play.
You won't catch me another time, as
I will soon show you”
“You wish for another encounter?’
“Parbien! “That's 8 matter of course,”
In fact, after a few weeks’ nursing
Fournier for the second time was face
to face with bis adversary. It was
now his turn. He gave Dupont a
bote thrust, with the comment: “You
see you hold your hand too low to par
Ey properiy After sour lunge you
gave me time to stock three Inches of
cold iron between your ribs”
“This is ouly the second act,” cried
Dupont. “We'll come to the catastro
phe as soon as possible.”
At the third meeting they each re
ceived a trifling scratch. So these two
fire eaters, annoyed at such a negative
result, agreed to recommence the strug
gle until one of the two confessed him.
self beaten. They therefore drew up
a treaty to this effect, and whenever
the madmen were able to meet they
fought. ‘Their persons were marked
with numerous scars, yet they contin.
ved to cut and slash at each other In
most enthusiastic style. Fournier used
to observe now and then, “it Is really
astonishing that |, who always kill my
man, canbot contrive to kill that devil
Dupont.”
After these eocounters had contin
ved some years Dupont, now promoted
to the rank of general, received orders
to join the army of the Grisons. lle
was not expected and was trying In
valn to find a lodging when he per
celved a chalet, through whose win:
dows a light was gleaming. He knock:
ed at the door and entered. A wan
was writing at a bureau. Fle turned
his head and, recognizing his visitor,
ix
{0a
of
will
ny sap
lie
it
bhady is
“iver
“yer
thin
Yianly
rani
good
in a fury
revenge on the
Hse
We will
paut or the chalet, and they set to
work, chatting between the passes
“1 thought you were employed im the
Interior.” sald Fournier.
MThe winister has promoted me to
the Fourth corps.”
“Veanhnent! What a curious ceincls
dence! 1 command the cavalry there.
And so you have only just arrived? |
am delighted.”
At last General Dupont's swerd, aft-
er plercing Generar rournier's shoul:
der, struck the wall.
“Saprist!” shouted Fournier,
“You didn't expect that.”
“On the contrary, directly 1 left my
guard | knew I was caught. But 'tis
you who don't expect what Is going te
happen.”
Duying the little dialogue Dupont
kept Fournier pinned to the wall as a
naturalist would a butterfly.
“Well, what will happen?”
“The moment you stir 1 shalt give
you a thrust In the belly. Yow are a
dead man,” sald Fournier,
“1 shall parry your thrust.”
“Impossible.”
“l shall keep you pinped till
throw down your sword.”
“1 shall not do that. 1 Intend to kill
you."
Fortunately the nolse made by the
two generals was heard by scane offi-
cers,” who separated the combatants.
Dupont, the more reasonable of the
two, sometimes thought of the glmurd-
ity of a quarrel which still weat om
after so many conflicts and at mst de-
cided to make an end of the matter.
Oue morning he called on Foursnler.
“Are come to fix a day for a
watch? inquired the latter
“Yes, but first of all let us talk a iit.
tie fisten 1 Intend to get married,
and before dolug so | should like to be
ith you”
Oh!"
“Our quarrel has now
you
you
done w
“Oh!
lasted for nine-
I do pot wish to comginue a
which my wife might con-
exactly uble, and
propose a
the the cosnbat
friends has at Neuilly an
* pl auted with trees, surr rund
with two doors, one at
At the hour agreed we will
separately. armed
with our two holster pistols, to take a
with each will try
ind the other, and whoever
of the other shall fire”
iden.”
Thursday
tec years
of life
not
style
glider
therefore |
change In
One of m 5
fe
ol bis
each end
go to the inc
comfort
io
mode of
am Coote
lost
walls
losure
single We
which car
catches sight
*That's
will that do?”
“Agreed Adieu till Thursday.”
Thess punctual at thelr rendez
vous, aud as were lnuslde
the Ind they sought cach other
cant They advanced shwly,
in their bands, ou
tention Al
perceived
themselves
couple nd wailed
last Dupont resolved to act ie
aved the tall of his coat just outside
the tree which protected Lim; then he
protruded his arm, drawing it bask In
stantly Immediately a bullet sent o
large plece of the bark flying Four
nler had lost a shot
After a time Dupont recommenced the
same wanecuver on the opposite side of
the tree triink without. however, draw.
lug his adoersary’s fire. Th tiolding
his hat Ie his band, he layed It
as far as tl im. In a twisnkiing the
Lat HWHs Fortunately
there bead it Four
nler, had wasted his second
bullet
Dupont then sallled from his fortress
and marched up to his opponent
awaited him in the attitude of 8 brave
man for whom there Is wo further
hope. When Dupont was close to him
he sald: “1 can kill you If 1 like -it 1s
my right and my privilege—but 1 can
not fire at » human creature In cold
bloxl. 1 spare your life”
“As you please.”
“1 spare you today, but sou clearly
understand that | remain the master
of my own property, of which 1 allow
you the provisional enjoyment. If ever
you give me any frouble, If ever you
try to pick a quarrel with me, | shall
take the liberty of reminding you that
I ams the lawful owner of a seule of
bullets specially designed to be Wdged
in your skull, and we will ressiue the
affair exactly at the poiut where |
think proper to leave It today.”
Bo ended a duel begun in 17M and
finished In IRIS. Chambers’ Jouroal
Mer Ancestor.
Au Australian woman of great eharm
and tact tells many amusing stofies of
the strange questions put oy by
people with a thirst for Inf ution
about her native land
“It 1s a very common thing for me to
be asked if the bushes are stil! thick
where | lve or whether our Louse Is
In a ‘clearing. ” she says plaintively,
“and | know they often regard my
veracity as a doubtful quantity when
I tell them Australia is not ali ‘bush’
by any means. Bot an old lady asked
me a new question one day. Bhe evl-
dently supposed that all the dwellers
In Australia were descendants the
criminals transported to Botany
“Is It possible for the convicts to
educate their children so well ordi
narily ? this terrible old Englishwom-
a droll
morning
ciock on
were
soon as they
tomgre
jousiy
rocked
the and ear all a
the turn of alley
each other threw
behind a
At
pistois eye
watch
an they
They
of trees a
wii
ing
was
was inside
therefore,
io
who
of her friends about my school days.
“But my father was not a convict,
madam,’ 1 sald, with natural surprise.
“'Ab,’ she sald meditatively, ‘then 1
"
| Aaronsburg,
Mr. and Mrs, Clayton Wyle, of Lew-
lstown, were visiting their son, Harry
a few days last week.
CO. A, Weaver and family. of Coburn,
snd Thomas Weaver and wife spent
Memorial day with Mrs, Effie Weaver,
Mr. and Mrs Ezra Hurd, of Coburn,
James Bwabl, rf Latrobe, nod Miss |
Ruth Bwabb, of I+ ¢: Haven Normal,
spent the sabbath wi hh their mother
Mrs. Bwabb,
Cort. Karner, of Hublersburg, took
Mrs. Charles over to her home, Her
many friends are always ready to wel-
come her in their midst,
Mrs. Clayton Thomas aud daughter,
of Green Burr, visited Z D., Thomas
over Bunday.
The Ladies sewing circle, of the Re
formed church will have a sociable
come and help the ladies along.
T. W. Kreamer sud son, of Renovo,
Potter's New Fehool Board,
The Potter township school board
met at Old Fort Hotel Monday for
settlement. The board reorganized
by electing John A. Heckman, presi-
dent ; W. R. N«fl, secretary, and A.
T. Weaver, trea-urer. The other men:
bere of the board are M. F. Rossman,
A. C. Ripks, and ', W, Black.
a
Childrens day will be observed in
7.80 o'clock.
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Woodward.
Wilson Ard, Jr, of Buffalo, N.
is visiting his parents, Dr. and
W. P. Ard.
Famuel Orndorf, wife and daughter,
Miss Kdna, are guests of the former's
mother, Mrs. Phoebe Wise,
Perry Bmith and family, of Fiedler,
epent the Mabbath with Benj. Cohen,
Y.
Mre
and Mre. Tate, of Bellefonte, were the
guests of A, 8. Btover, Saturday.
Prof. R. U.
a few days with their
Pleasant Gap snd Lemont
Perry Adams and family, of State
College, visited at the home of E
Miogle a few days.
Mrs. Maria Deshler spent one day |
last week at the howe of Al. Bariges,
at Millheim.
Mrs. Margaret
spenda few days
at Mures.
Mr, and Mre
line Mayes and daughter, Mrs. Mar-
garel Eby took sn sutomoblle ride
Bellefonte o .e day last week.
Frank Guisewite sud family,
Feidler, and Mrs. Ella Meyer sod son,
of Coburu were the guests «f George
Weavers, Batu:
Loyd Stover, of Lock Haven Nor
mal spent Memorial day with his
parents st this piace
Miss Mary Miller, of Bellefonte
the welcome guest of Mr® sud
Thomas Stover, over Bunday
Earnest Btover has sold his sutomo-
bile, but he says he will soon have an.
other one for he can’t g-t along with
out,
parents, at}
Eby has gone
with her
lo
riday
: Was
Mre
Misa Minnie Grimes has gone to
ber home after a fow weeks stay with
Walter Orwig
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Sober.
Bowme farmers are delayed in plant,
fog their corn on sccovnt of the wet
weather,
There are prospects of g vod crops of
wheat and hay.
The Leavy rains have made it very
unpleasant to travel, as the
in bad condition
W. W. Musser expects to raise his
barn in the near future,
Jd. W. Cooler is employed on a lum-
ber job st Renovo,
H. V. Geutzel and fanilly spent a
few days in Mifflin county, lst week.
roads are
Sons of
Williamsport, Pa., Th
Good going on all regular trains June »
within 100 miles of Wil
WOOD,
Pasnenge’ Trafmo Mansger,
A.C slifer, of Lewisburg, was a
| visitor gt the home of Joseph Ard,
{this week
| Miss Florence Stineling spent a few
| days at Laure Hon, visitiog her mother,
| Herviees in both churches Bund y
| morning
Fred Malone ana family, of Coburn,
spent Fundsy st L.
{| Winegardner
the home of J.
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[at Bpriog Mills, Hatarday.
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Veterans
aria, June§i1, 1908
1, and good returning on regular trains
will be sold from all staticns
liamsport, at the rate of
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