ER i ap DEATHS, Peter Smith died at his home at Chester Hill, near Puilipsburg, of can- Cer of the throat, A native of Switzer- Ia nd, he came to this country forty-one yoars ago. At the time of his death hs was tax collector in Chester Hill, which office he had held for fifteen years. Hoe is survived by his second wife and their two children, Dewey aad Clara, as well as » daughter, Mrs. John L. Davis, of Jersey sShore,;by his first wife, 2 Arcliibald B, Moore, a, well known resident of Juniata, died of paralysis, with which he was stricken while standing walkiag to a friend. He was born at Pennsylvauis Furnace, and was aged fifty-five years. Since living in Juaiata he has been em loyed as a gang leader by the Bi. rail- road company. He was of a retiring disposition, and was a musician of con- siderable repute, being a worker in the organization and training of the Juniata band. He was twice married, both wives being dead. Surviving are two sons by the first wife, and five children by the second wife, John C. Jones, who with his brother William were proprietors of the Cen- tral hotel, in Philipsburg, died in that place of a complieation of diseases, He was fifty-nine years old. Prior to going into the hotel business he work- ed a8 a brakeman and conduct .r on the Pennsylvauia railroad. He is sur- vived by two brothers and one sister. Henry Morter, a former resident of Baileyville, died at his home near Bir. mingham, after a brief illness of ty- phoid fever. His wife apd several children are also ill from the disease, Al the time he was taken ill Mr. Mor- ter was arranging to move back to Baileyville, He was about forty years of age, and a blacksmith by ccsupstion. Francis A. Mengle, a brother of Alex. Mengle, of Pine Grove Mills, died at his bome in Altona, of neu- ralgia of the heart. His wife sud four children, two brothers and (wo sisters survive, Mrs. John E. Furst died at her home at Mackeyvilie, Saturday m ruling, aged forty-six years. she is survived by a husband and seven children. Her maiden name was Barner, ———— — so —— LOCALYN, The fellow who does things on the gpur of the moment is apt to get stuck, Most of us are more ready to lend our ears to fcandal than to lend a hand, Michsel Btover, of Fiedier, one of the well-to-do citizens of Haines town- ship, visited his sister, Mrs. M. L. Emerick, in Centre Hall lust week. Dr. James W. Boal is seriously ill. His recovery is doubtful. Rev. James H. Boal, of Jasper, Mionesots, hie only child, was summoned to his bed- side, and arrived Monday. Irvio V. Musser, who for the past 8iXx or wore mouths bas been with his parents at Osceola, Ohio, came to Cen- tre Hall Tuesday to see his wife and son, Harold. The Mussers, up to the time of the beginning of the panic were located near Pittsburg, but since that time Mrs, Musser snd son have been in Centre Hall, sud ss stated above, Mr. Musser went to Obhlo, POLITICAL, For reasons that cannot be printed, but can be easily ascertained, every self-respecting voter should support J. C. Meyer, Ezq., for assemblyman. —————— A ———————— It looks as though W. Harrison Walker might have a walk-over. The truth is Mr. Walker is running and he may outrun the dear old soul, Con- gressman Barclay. A A — A Democratic board of county com- missioners has never gone out of office with the county in debt, but as a rule the Republican boards have left an in- debtedness. That is one difference in “Democratic and Republican manage- ment of county affairs. Republicans can support Mr, Meyer for the legislature without in any way hampering their party. There will be a large mejority in the legislatare to elect a Republican United States Benator, or carry through any needed party measure. Locally it is simply a matter of fitness in selecting between the two candidates—Messrs, Meyer and Taylor. a —— a —————— The working man, ne matter what his occupation, should consider the case of George F. Weaver, of Gregg township, Democratic candidate for register. He is altogether capable of discharging every duty pertaining to the office, and is needing of the dollars that come ae fees. He is a one-armed man, and when physically able did not hesitate to do any kind of manual labor to earn an honest dollar, His opponent has never had a day of want, In his life ; he is able-bodied and can earn a living auywhere, Itisa hard hearted man who will turn Mr. Weaver down, if he thinks for a» moment, SMarringe Licenses, Orvis M, Bhall, Miliheim Sarah 3. Boos, Silicam, Harris Township, Silas Gibony, of Baulsburg, visited his daughter, Mrs. L. E, Kidder, Clair Btamm and family, of near Potters Mills, spent Saturday evening in Boalsburg, Miss Elsie Osman, formerly of this place, was one of the Altoona ladies who attended the Grange picnic, Mr. snd Mre. J. P. Wagner, of Al- toona, attended the Grange picnic and are now visiting friends in this place. Charles Stamm, of Altoona, attend- ed the Enampment, and also made a short visit to his son, J. W. Stamm, at Boalsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Orie Weaver, with their bright little boy Earnest, of near Rebersburg, visitea at N. W. Meyer's over Bunday. Mrs, Samuel Moore and Miss Bars Danley, of State College, spent a day at the home of their sister, Mrs. J, A, Fortney, George E, Meyer returned to Al- toona Saturday, after spending a va cation of several months with his pa. rents in Boalsburg and other relatives and associates in Centre county, Mrs. L. R. Morgan and little son Louis, of Philipsburg, were the guests of Goheeus and Fishers Saturday, and Sunday Mrs, Fisher and Mrs. 1 ih were the guests of Col. John T. Stuart, at State College. William Sweet and family, of In- stanter, were among the number who enjoyed the dust at the Grange picnic, apd are now visiting the parents of Mrs. HBweet, Mr. and Mrs. William Myers. Among the pleasures while here was a day speut in the Bear Meadows, Owing to a lack of water the state road has been hindered 1 its construe. tion to sous exteut. At preseut the old arch bridge is being rebuilt, and when completed will be the first con- crete structure in the neighborhood. Fhe old wren bridge is, indeed, a land mark. TI'ue oldest residents in Boals- burg recall tbe viidge when they were chilidren, When or by whom the structure was butlt does not, seem to be definitely known, er Mr. and Mrs, Edward Kreamer, for- merly of Boalsburg, who sare now making their home with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Bara Hunter, in Altoona, just returned from a few months’ visit to Philadelphia, where they visited a daughter, Mrs, Mary Kennedy. The couple sare past eighty years of age, but unlike most aged peopie they look on Lhe bright side of life, which ac- counts for the visit having been one of the most pleasant seasons in their lives, Mrs. Lemuel Watson aud son John enjoyrd a drive across the mountain from their home at Mooresville, Satur- lay, returning home Sunday, Mrs. Watson is a sister of Mrs, 8. M. Bell. hey had an enjoyable time together. Chese ladies are comforting each other Mrs. Bell, owing to an injury received by a fall down stairs more than a year 8g0, is unable to walk save by the use of crutches, Mrs. Watson, while not suffering bodily sfMliction, was recent. ly bereft of her husband, He was assisting to raze an old scademy build. ing, and was struck by a piece of fall- ing timber, and was almost instantly killed. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Everhart, of Altoons, are visitiog friends at Boslsburg, The Branch sod Oak Hall, Recently they enjoyed a visit to Phils deliphia and BSerantoo. Fhe great graudparents of Mr. Everhart came from Germany in 1776 and settled ip eastern Pennsylvania. _Ooe of his great-grandsons, Nicholas Fox Ever bart, is located at Feranton, He is the owner of several valusble buildings and others are being built this sum. mer. He is 60 a fair way to becoming a millionaire. He was much pleased to meet his Altoona cousins, and they in turn are feeling elated over the honor of having the same name. Although Willlamm Motuersbaugh bas had enough troubles of his own, thieves continue to pester him, A large number of chickens have been stolen at various times, and now since this crop is getting short, the thieves bave turned their attention to another class of goods. A few days ago Mr, Mothersbaugh left three bags of re cleaned seed wheat standing in the barn floor—all to his sorrow, for by the pext morning it was missing. From indications these thefts have been committed by persons well ac quainted with the premises, The readers of these items will Topral to learn of the very serious illness of Miss Beulah Fortney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Fortney, in Boslsburyg, hier sickness being due to an attack of typhoid fever, Asis usually the case the distase aflects the heart, and in Miss Fortney's case this condition makes her recovery somewhat doubt. ful, although her physician has not given Up hope. A trained nurse, Mise Nell Herman, and her sisters of the lodge of Rebekahs are doing all in their power to care for and cheer her. ER uu ama gute ULL Aaronsburg, Wesley Adams, a former resident of this place, but now an officer iu the Huntingdon Reformatory was the guest of his brother-in-law Thomas Hull a few days last week. Misses Mamie and Blanch U'reaster, of Bellefonte, visited smong some of their many friends a few days, Rev. F. E. Laufler, D D.,” a former minister of the Reformed church called on some of his friends bere on Ibursday evening. Mr. Chambers snd family, of Belle fonte, spent the Sabbath at the home of Tuomds Hull, Mr. aud Mrs. John Detwiler, and Mrs. Catherine Barner and children, of Mill Hall spent the Sabbath at the home of Warren Winkleblech, Lisle Acker has gone to spend some time with friends at State Joli . J. H. Crouse and Alice Bright are baving concrete walks put down in front of thelr homes and is the builder of the walks, Robert Mensch has the contract to put a con. crete walk down in frout of the Rie formed nage. After these walks are completed we can walk the whole length of the town on walks, re. Foote, of Washington, D, 0, visited her cousin, Mrs. Frances For. ster, a few days last week. ag Spas ur wil Turns ui mus ° r on Thursday, " IL THE TAX QUESTION. Heptember 4th In reply to a tax- do. One wes to raise more revenue, ayer expatiated largely on county and the other to cut down the expen- ea ; that is it tried to doso. It ditures. The present board did both, will of course be admitted that the In no instances have they, however, tax levied for county purposes by the cutdown any necessary improveme nts, present board of County Commission ‘ This debt,” says the Gazette, “was era is five mills on the dollar, and thal the result of a three mill tax has been the rate during their term of season of extraordinary expenses, and office, Was sel up as an argument for the de- @When the board of County Commis- feat of the Republican commissioners sloners (two of them Republicans ) and which wassuccessfal.” This may came into office on the first Monday of have been plain to the man who wi ote January, 1903, it found a balance on it, but it is difficult for, any one else to hand of $25,001.38, When the sams understand, The debt, the result of a board left the office on the first Mon- day of January, 1906, it left an indebt- edness of §$32517.72, Thus having consumed the balance on hand, the amount realizad each year on a three mills” tax, and created a debt of $32.517.72. sWhen that board was charged with having run the county largely into debt, the Gazette denied that the county was in debt and insisted that three mills was sufficient on which to rao the county. aThe old board ought to have known how much it would take to run the county and raised the millage accord. ingly. Had this been done there would have been no need for aa in- crease in the tax rate at any tims of more than one mill, The assessed valuation taxable for county purposes in 1905 was $11,935,. 812.00, and three mills on this valua- tion would net $35,810.73 while. the auditors’ report for that year was $117,357 64. It looks ridiculous to an- dertake Lo cover so vasl an expenditure with so small an income, The auditors’ statement for 1907, the second year of the present Democratic board shows an expenditure of $08 - 690.95 for thal year, being $18,660 56 less than the expenditure for 1905, What the Democrats complained of in 1905 wus that the Republican board, kKdowiog that the expenditure would uu way above the smonnt raised by a three mills tax were 00 cowardly to meet the situstion, Fbey 80 much desired a reelection that daty. cannot wow be ruu on $60,000 00 a year, he Gazette however in that the county was not in debt as the Democrats alleged, and that if the Re- publican board was continued in power the millage would not be incressad Fhe Democrats also insisted that the expenditure was sway above the in. come snd could not be met within the revenue raised by a three mill tax, and that the millage must, as a8 mastler of course be raised. There being a debt, certified by the county auditors st the settlement of the accounts for 1905 of $32.517.72 which showed without doubt thal the lucome was that much less than the expenditure for that year apd that the expenditure for 1905 was DEATHS MISS MARTHA FARNER Miss Martha Farver died suddenly aear her howe, at Colyer, Sunday at about one o'clock, The lady lived alone, and about that time took a coughing spell. Realizing that the consequences might be serious she elarted for the home of a neighbor, | Mrs. Shadow. Oo the way she had a hemorrhage of the luvgs, and died before help came. She was soon dis covered by the Sbadow family, and inter a number of people gathered to lo what they could for the woman, but ail was Loo inate, Miss Farner was a wember of the Methodist church, sud her pastor, Rev. J. Max Lantz, officiated at the burial Wednesday morning, at Spruce- | town. Her age was sixty-four years, | eight months and seventeen days. Miss Farper was highly regarded by all her acquaintances. She leaves be | hind her io this world two brothers. | oamely, William C. Farner, of Colyer; | and John Tuomas Farper, of Hyde town, Crawford couuly. Adam Decker, one of the best know | farwers in Walker township, died at home near Boydertown. of a complies | tion of diseases, He was born pear! Hublersburg, acd was aged seventy- | five years, five montis, He was a successful farmer, having followed that occupation nearly ail his life. One son, Charles, survives, and two daughters, Mrs. John Devinney, of Lewistown, and Mrs. Hiram Long, of Nittany. J Linden Hall. P. C. Bradford, wife and family spent Sunday with friends in this placé. Mra, Davis Tressler, of Pine Hall, visited at the bomes of J. LL. Tressler and Robert McClellan last week, Mr. aud Mrs. George Heil, of Huntingdon, who have been visiting at the home of Mrs. D.C Hess will return home Monday, | Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClellan were guests at the home of the former's brother, Robert MceClelinn, Sunday | eveniug. The Mission Band of the Uaited Evangelical church of Liudeu Hall will old a festival Satuediy evea- ing on the green in front of the resi dence of BR. UG. McClellan. All are cordially fuvited, Mr. and Mis. William Harter and family took a pleasant trip on Sanday. Quite a large drove of sheep were gathered here on Saturday snd taken to Oak Hall where they were loaded on a car, A A" Georges Valley. M. J. Bartges sold a fine lot of steers to the Spring Mills butcher last week. The tarmers are busy cutting off corn and making cider, John E id a visit to his randparen r. and Mre, Bamuel William T. Lingle has been on the sick list for several weeks. A. C. Confer and family spent Sun at the home of his brother Joseph. ames Gillen of Freeport, 11, is visiting friends in this the Harry Hettinger spent Sun at the re of his uncle, Say William Matter wears a broad smile since the arrival of a baby boy in his ‘Hackman and family, of Mif- tael’s . F, Troxel, of w uty, will move to place Bl i three mill tax, and the extraordinary Sxpense is certainly wonderful, when the taxing power knew in advance that such would be the result. The Gazette mentions as an expen se extraordinary one item, to wit :—the amount paid to the Soldiers monu- ment. It is careful not to say that of the $15,000.00 appropriated in the manner the law directed, $10,000 was paid by the old board giving a note which was lifted by the present board. They shoulder that item of ex traor- dinsry expense, The settlement by the auditors of the accounts for 1905 show that the old board expended for bridges in 1905 $15,850.97 : that the present board in 1907 expended $14,000.30, and beside this they are paying out quite a sum under the laws of the state to help build rotten state roads, that now are going to pleces, Other expenses are io a measure equal. Io the general been much more careful and econ omi- cal. Every bill of costs, constables bill, the bills of justices of the peace who undertake to farm their offices at Lhe expense of the county, are exam- ined and cut down. The old board paid everything that came in. Phere is one other thing that not ouly the Gazette, but all citizens may us well recognize. That is, that by re- cent legislation the county is compelled Lo pay many things that it formerly was not lisble for, For instance, there is the burial of old soldiers running from $1200.00 to $1500.00 a year ;: the making returns of judgments, mort- gages, ete, for the purpose of taxation, icresse io the pay of election of- ficers and aesessdrs, and in many other is put on the county for doing certain things which formerly was not required to be done by the county, and the expense con- nected therewith has all been placed on the several counties, If therefore the Gazetle correspon- dent will read this article he will have ome otelligeot ides of why the coun- ty tax was raised from 3 to 5 mills. Fbhecounty of course has some other sources of revenue besides the amount realized ou a 5 will aX, and were it not for this it would be impossible, when Lhe expenditure runs close to the $100,000 mark to meet tue expen - diture on a 5 mill levy. Harry 8, Meyer Arrested, The present prothonotary of Lycom- ing county, Harry 8B. Meyer, a native of Potter township this county, was arrested in Willlamsport by the Casu- sity Company of America, for which be acted as local agent prior to his election to the office of prothonotary inst fall Fhe defendant waived a hearing and furnished $1000 bail for Sppearanoe al court. After bis arrest Mr, Meyer made a statement alleging that the charge was without foundation. He sald there bad been a disputed account between him and the company. ssf Spring Mills The infant daughter of Thurman Fressier is quite ill, Mrs. Florence Rearick, of Philadel phia, is visiting friends and relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. William From, of MiMlinburg, were callers in town Fri- dey. Alice Robinson, of Philadelphia, J. D. Loug is erecting a new house A. J. Shook is adding -a kitchen to Rev. Mclicay and family, of Lock Haven spent the Sabbath with their many friends bere, Katherine Hettinger is visiting her brother William a few days. Flora Shires, of Altoona, is visiting her uncle, Michael Shires, semaine isa it—— Rebersburg. Thurstan Diehl, who was on the sick list, is slowly improving. Mrs, Amanda Evans, who #pent several months at Erle, returned to her home at this place last Monday. Mrs Grace Jorden and daughter, Ruth, of Freeport, [Il., let for their home at that place after visiting her parents, Mr. aud Mrs, Snyder iller, at this place, Elmer Bierly is visiting his mothe: at this place, Mrs. Mary Briodle accompanied by Mra. Busan Wolf, of Wood ward, spent 8 lew days last week among relatives ere, ~ Mrs. Amelis Landis, of Altobua, is spending some time among friends in town, Noah Corman and wife are visiting friends and ielatives nt Williamsport, Liset Saturday afieraoon the juniors of Smulltov crossed bats with the Rebersburg juuiors. The score was 13 40 in favor of Bmullton. Charles Royer, who Is employed at State College, spent Saturday and saa. day with his wife at this place. We are always glad to see Charles, AMY A SYP AANA. Woodward, ‘Squire Musser and wife spent the Sabbath at the home of James Guise wite, Mr. and Mrs. Oiliver, of I ilinols, are visiting in town, Bie oo on nh rindle nt a few days with frie in Reberabury. Mr. Miller, of Milmont, was a visitor aL the home of Mrs. Mary Mots, on sa . Josapi Aral spending the week in Lew iB : Chiarlos Musser and wife spent Bun. day with William Glantz, Le fow Bulletin on On Monday afternoon Agents, ARE Y0U GOING ? moral show that will appeal to all, W IL LL YOU PY Be «NS The Reporter's Register, { Continued from first page.) Ruth and Grace Bower, Potters Mills Royal O. Miller and wife, Johnstown A Frank Confer, Howard NY itliam Ns Duck, iinet Hall . Gingerick, } ewood Sophie P, Diven, Washer D. C. Flora Owens, Altoona Robert C. Herman ‘and wife, and Fred Herman, Philipsburg Minnie Beaver, Millheim Nettie Jenkins, Lewistown Mps. George Searson, James and Le- roy Searson, Ruth M. Ross, Eva R. Catherman, Marie L, Campbell, Linden John C. Barnes, J. D. Houser, Pleas- ant Gap . ' Mrs. C. U. Wieland and son Daniel, C. P. Wieland, E. W. Sweeney, Charles E. Mothersbaugh Claudia P. Wieland, D. W. Myers, O. Ww. Stover, Boalsburg Johns 1. Dublap. Ma Jus Dunlap, ap, . wson, Mr. Mh Ww. 8. Wicland and children, Frank R. Stover, Mrs. Fred Scott, TH, d wife, Helen . T. Hartnett and wife, Hazel, John A. Bohn, Mrs. G Mary C. 1. Dunlap, pring Mills Jno. F. Harter, Philadelphia Frank R. Pennington, Lewistown L. A, Kolbe, Lorain, Ohio Mrs, Emma Bock, Lewisburg Mr, and Mrs. G. W, Barner, Salona Fiorenoe Bammer, Grace Kerstetter, Salona Mrs. William Kemtotter, Salona ir Lost J th Anniversary Wedaoesday afternoon will wit- The P. O. 8. of ** Philadelphia B23 Ticket oun- a 3 5 Jands and assembled and ADAG 1% ovment of a ciean BE THERE? SL WEAR zel Sheffer, Dewart Stephen Cahoon, North Rose, NY H. H. Bradford, Lewistown Mrs. J. H. Meyer, Boalsturg James H. Boal, Jasper, Minn J. Cloyd Brooks, Oentre Hall Bessie Emerick, Centre Hall J. M. Coldron, Centre Hall CRNTRE HALL Bertha McCormick Roxsnuna Brishin Rev. W. H. Schuyler Luella Bloom Bertha M. Sharor Vera Heckman Vioia and Rae Sharer Florence Rhone Charles B. Neff E. Cinire Kennoady Mm. George Broon Mrs. Wm. Colyer James 8. Stahl Frank L. Walker M. Jane Kennedy Mm. John Sweetwood W. F. Florey Mrs. W, E Tate I FOAL NOTICE~ Notice is hereby given that the followi Re conats will be a to the wourt for oso ir on Wi a iSorismbet a0, 1 exoeptions be fled thereto the Same Sis be Srna a account of Harry L. Hutehin- the person and estate of Jags B, A. B. KINPORT, Prothonotary.
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