DRA CHS, i REV, JAMES W. BOAL, D. D. tIRev. James Welch Boal, D, D., was born near Bellefonte, July 11, 1888. While preparing for college, in vari- ous private, academies, he taught a number of terms in the public schools. He entered Lafayette College, Easton, in the spring of 1865 and graduated from this institution in 1868, His theological course was taken at Prince- ton Theological Seminary, being com- pleted in 1871. His first pastorate was with the churches of Saxton and Yel- low Creek, Bedford county. From this he went to Allenwood where he served about twelve years ; then to Newberry. From this pastorate, on account of failing health, he retired to Centre Hall for a few months, supply- ing part of the time the churches of Binking Creek and Spring Mills till called to the church of Port Carbon This was his last charge. Poor health compelling him to resign this, he came to Centre Hall again, where he died Beptember 27, 1908, While living here in retirement for four or five years he took much interest in the Penns Val. ley Ministerial Asso diation, and often preached for the various pastors in the valley. iL Dr. Boal was a man of the intellec- tual order, fond of study, and during his many years in the service of the Master he was always careful to re Serve some time for study beyond the Immediste requirements of his pulpit work. His specialties were dogmatic theology, philosophy, and language. Having a capacious memory and a ready flow of language he could for- cibly state from the pulpit or in pri vate conversation the results of his in- vestigations. Bo long as strength was given him he pursue. his calling with the fear of God before his eyes and with the love of the work in his heart Now he has gone to render his sccount to the Judge of all, relying for acc ep- tance not on this but on the shed blood of Christ alone. Dr. Boal in his retirement retained his connection with Lehigh Presby- tery, one of whose members, Rev, John H. Eastman, D. D., of Potts ville, his nearest neighbor in his last pastorate, had charge of the funeral services, assisted by Rev. W, H. Schuyler, of the local church. These services, which were private, were simple in character ana were held at his late residence Tuesday evening The vext day the body was taken to the Bellefoute cemetery ani interred beside his daughter who passed to the other woild a few years since, Miss Elizabeth Wilson Raum, snd by one child, Rev. James Hamill Boal, pastor of the Presbyterian church of Jasper. Minn, MRS. JULIA ISHLER, Friday of last week, Mrs. Julia Ishler, one of the oldest ladies inn Pot. ter township, died at the home of he son, John Ishler, near Tusseyville Iuterment was made Monday, in the cewetery at Tusseyviile, Rev. D. Giress, of the Reformed church, offic iating. Mrs. Ishler’s maiden name was Arma- gast, and she was aged eighty-four years, six months, fourteen days. Sur- viving her are two children—Johun, at whose home she died, and George, aleo of Tusseyville. Two brothers and two sisters alsosurvive, namely, James Armagast, Missouri ; Samuel Arma gast, Los Angeles, California: Mrs Ballie J. Bhirk, Seymour, Missouri. and Mrs, Henry Rossman, Tusseyville, Mrs. Ishler was the daughter of Michael and Elizabeth A rmagast, She was baptized by Rev, Rossman, and her marriage to Mr. Ish.er was by Rev. Fisher, December 22, 1544. In the death of F. Peebles (Greene Bellefonte lost a respected and well known citizen. For a number of years his health has been poor, and about a month ago his illness developed into bronchial catarrh, which finally caused his death. He was born in Hunting- don county, and was sged seventy- three years, seven mouths. He has been a resident of Bellefonte since 1870, and for a number of years he was mes. senger and night watchman in the Centre county bank. In 1857 Mr, Greene was married to Miss Levins E. Berris, who died a number of years ago. Burviding are a daughter, Miss Ida May, at home, and two sous, Ed- gar B., of Altoona, sand Elmer C., of Erie. He belonged to the G. AR, having served duripg the war as a member of Company D, 205th Regt, Thomas J. Geary, » native of Centre county, died at his howe in Lock Haven, ss the result of old age. He was born at Nittany, and would have been eighty-two years old on the 18th inst. He was an ardent Demoorat, a member of the Lutheran church and a model citizen in every way. He is survived by his second wife, two sons sand two daughters, A brother, Will lam survives, also a sister, Mrs, Ben- Jamin Hall, mother of Hon. J. K. P, all, of Ridgway, and Judge Harry all, of Lock Haven. Mrs. Maude Gertrude Woodring, - wife of Harry C. Woudring, of Port Matilds, died in the Bellefonte hos pital, after five weeks illness of catarrh LOOALS, This week the Milton fair; next week the Centre county fair, The first killing frost came along Tuesday night. Mr, Radle from Howard was a visit. or in town over Bunday, The man whe is always standing on his dignity might take a tumble to himself, 48t week a son was born to Mr. and Mrs, Milton Bradford. He will t once be trained for railway service & Farmers are giving, present attention to the apple crop which is quite large in many orchards in Penns V alley. Rev. G. W. Melinay, of Jock Haven, came to Centre Hall Tuesday evening to attend the funeral of Dr. James W. Boal. «Mrs. Lucy Henney is in Philadel- phia this week and is making her pur- chases of fall millinery goods. Her opening days will be announced next week, Mrs. Ada V. Runkle and daughter, Mrs. Pearl Rankle, accompanied by the latter's two little children, were guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Conley and other friends in Centre Hall last week. Mr. and Mrs. Benner Shirk, of Springfield, Missouri, accompanied by the former's mother, Mrs, Hallie J. Shirk, of Seymour, Missouri, who had been east for some weeks, returned home Tu ssday afternoon, «Last week, it was announced that Mrs. Elizabeth Bartholomew came to Centre Hall to visit friends, and now the Reporter regrets to state that she is ill at the home of her nephew, Charles D. Bartholomew, in Centre Hall, By eating too large a quantity of apples a number of head of cattle own- ed by John H. Williams, at Pennsyl- vania Furnace, were foundered, and one cow died. Mr, Williams, a short time ago, also lost a horse. These losses were greatly felt by him. aThe Reporter is about to send to Germany an order for ten thousand post cards, six views of which were taken of the Graoge Encampment and Fair. The others are local views through Centre Hall. The workman- these cards will be of the ship mn highest class, After being housed up for a number of weeks, William H. Keller is beg n- ging to walk out among the neighbors, I'he wound on his great toe has almost healed, this coadition is very gratifying to Mr, Keller. His whole life was oue of sotivity, snd the en. nid Samuel Rowe this week, was pot regarded favorable at the time set for the journey. It be remembered that through an accident while setting up a stone crusher plant, Mr, Rowe Was 80 seriously injured that amputs tion of his lower limbs was Necessary. A little daughter of Mr, and Mrs. William M. Bweeney, of Centre Hill, hia the misfortune to fall down several steps, sud ss a resuit has beep delicate since. When picked up the little one cried, but after awhile play- ed about as ususi. Tost night she became ill, a physician was summon- but it appears relief cannot be Was expected home condition but his will of one el, Kivel, Almost eighty-eight years young is Jobn Allen, of near Tusseyville. He was in Centre Hall Monday, and was almost as spry as when the writer learned to know him forty years 8go, Mr Allen says he enjoys life as woll as ever, and can eat with the same relish, sleep as soundly, and read ordinary newspaper print quite easily, Mr, Allen for many years followed the milling vusiness, aud was the miller at the “Red Mill,” south of Centre Hall, for a a lovg time. seven years, nine months. Her mar riage to Mr. Woodring took place on Christmas, 1879, He survives, with five daughters and one son. Mrs. Bessie Heaton, wife of William Heaton, of Houserville, died in the Bellefonte hospital Tuesday of last week. Bhe underwent sa very serious operation, from which she seemed to be recovering, but early in the week she grew worse until death claimed her. Her age was twenty-three years, five months, and hers was the first death in » Jarge family, she being the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. James Huey, of Filmore. Mrs. David Bechdol, of enst Nittany Valley, died in the Lock Haven hos pital Monday of last week. Bie bad been ili for a month snd bad recently undergone a serious operation. She Is survived by her husband, five sofis and two daughters, Radford, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs, Willis Stephens, of State College, died of gastritis. He was taken ill while only partially recover. ed from an injured knee, rec ved in a fall and which was so severe for a time he was threatened with tetanus, —— At the residence of her son, Hon, P, F. Womelsdorf, Philipsburg, Mrs, Rebecos Amelia Womelsdorf passed to rest Saturday morning. Interment was made at ati, her former of the aac Her maiden i) EI dicnsommsmst mms sions ‘Harris Township, Up to this time Charles Corl has cleaned 700 bushels of cloverseed, George D. Fortney Is attending court this week as on of the jurors. 2 Edward Glenn and sisters Ella and Margaret spent Sunday afternoon at the hillside farm, John Charles made 2200 gallons of cider last week. Mrs. E. E. Brown departed on Mon. day for a month’s vigit in Philipsburg and Clearfield. Miss Annie Myers and her nephew, John Andrew Myers, of Millheim, visited in Boalsburg from Wednesday until the following Monday, & Miss Barah J. Keller visited at Cen- tre Hall for several days, and over Sunday she was the guest of her nephew, Harry Keller, in Bellefonte John Kuhn, the little son of Joseph Kuhn, while playing :in the school yard, fell and broke his arm. The accident occurred Wednesday of last week, Mrs. Alfred Fisher and daughter Besse, of McAllisterville, and Mrs. Philip Fisher, of Zion, were visitors at Mrs. KE. A. Fisher's Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Neidigh, of Pine Hall, and daughter, Mrs, Minnie Baldwin, with her children Esther and Kenneth, of Chicago, spent SBatur- day and Bunday in Boalsburg, at the home of A. H. Hosterman. The iong-expected rain came Mon- day. There was a fine, gentle rain during the forenoon, and storm and thunder showers in the afternoon. The farmers are all busy now prepar- ing the ground and sowing the grain. Prof. E. H. Myers and family were visitors in Boalsburg, having come there from Hazelton, where Mr, Myers bad been professor in mathematics in the Academy, which position he re- signed and accepted a call to McKees- port, with a higher salary. Mr, Myers left Boalsburg for his new field of labor on Monday, His family will follow a8 8000 as & house can be secured. The members of the Rebekah Lodge will serve a ‘‘conundrum supper’ at the Boalsburg hotel Friday evening Oct. 2ad, from 6 to 10. The “bill of fare'’ contains twenty-three! kinds of autritious food, For twenty cents, five kinds can be selected. If more than five different kinds) desired, three cents additional will be charged for each kind. Ice cream and cake will also be served at the usual price, 10 cents for cream and 2 cents for cake, All are invited to comegand haves good social time, William Emmert, of Freeport, 111., is ®initing here, with headquarters at the home of Charles Kuhn, Mre. Kuhn belpg bis niece. Last week he visited the home of his birth ino Lebanon county. He was only four years old when his parents moved from there to Centre county. He now seventy: five years of age. In 184% he went west from Centre county, and al though making frequent visits to old Centre, this was his firet trip to Leba- non county. He told his relatives there that he recollected quite plainly what his old home snd the surround- ings looked like, and they should let him tell where to drive and he felt sure to hit the right place, and he did. are in - life Georges Valley. October 7th, pastor of the Wednesday evening Rev. M. I. Jamison, Prinity M. E. church, York, Pa., will preach at Locust Grove, There was preaching Isst Sunday evening and there was too much noise in the church but lookout boys for more than fun. Boys this is leap year, take your girls home, and io Steking a buggy ride don’t turn out side of the track or it will go down over the bridge. AThe members of the Locust Grove church are getting a new church bell, Well it needs it so they can take the farm bell off, The K. L. C. E. business meeting was held last Saturday evening and it was well attended. The fthreshers are in our corner again, and they will try the new road, AAP SA AAAI Marriage Licenses, Norman R. Btiver, Martha Blanche Williams, Martha John N. Corman, Zion Nellie B. Shaffer, Zion James Foreman, Bellefonte] Ellen Jorden, Philipsburg William F. Harpster, Braddock Elva J. Roop, Pasadena, California Thomas P. Brett, Perry, Kansas Alice 8. Neff, Curtin ———————— A —————— The Reporter's Register, R. B. Moore, Petersburg Peter Fink, McCally Floyd L. Palmer, Linden Hall Gegrge Searson, Linden Hall Warren A. Homan, Centre Hall T. W. Simkins, Lansdowne George Mul) Hosterman, Lancaster Bumner V, Hosterman, Laneaster Flora Shires, Johnstown Mr. J. F, Kramer, Contre Hall Mrs. W, F. Bitts, Pittsburg a ————— oY ——————— Free Tickets to the Fair, A free ticket to the fair ground on every cash sale of $5.00 from Beptember 23 to October Oth, inclusive, MONTGOMERY & Co. Bellefonte & Btate College. Mrs, Lucy Henney went to Phila delphia Monday to participate in the great celebration of the founding of the city, and also on business, —— ———— “The Philadelphia Record, TAFT— t to "The Ph Aaronsburg, Harry Wyle moved into part of Mrs, Sara Leitzell’s house, Tuesday. Charles Acker has come to spend a few days with his parents, at this place, Harry Wyle ana Ed. Fehl are im- proving the appearance of Mrs. For- ster’s home by repainting the same, Mise Bertha Sheeder has returned to her studies in the seminary at Me chanicsburg Homer Zerby, of Spring Mills, spent the Sabbath with Miss Bessie Btover. | George E. Btover who was employed at Windber all summer, returned to his home on Monday. Mr. and Mra. C. D. Flickioger, of Chicago, Iil., spent part of their vaca. | tion with her parects, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Acker, Mrs. Wm. Guisewite returned home after a pleasant trip to friends living! in Allentown and Philadelphia, Miss Mabel Crouse returped from | Philadelphia, where she had been the | past months in a millinery establish- | ment, getting the latest styles in la | dirs hats. Bhe orought with her a! number of ready trimmed hats, and is | now able to please both young and | old in the millinery line, i Mr. and Mrs. Luther 1. Stover at- | tended the Allentowu fair and came | home much pleased with their trip. | Mrs. Clyde Boob spent a few days | with her parents at Millheim. Miss Ida Bell and nephew, Pomroy | Brooks, of Pleasant Gap, visited at the | home of Prof. R. U. Wasson a few | days last week. Lloyd Kreamer, of South Forks, { visited his parents a few days last | week. | Miss Nellie Burd has gone to State | Coliege where she will spend some | time with friends. | Mrs. Rebecca Charles sold her home | to Wm. Haffley, for $250, | Hs I Ot A AIO. Woodward. | | | Calvin Stover, having spent a few months with his father, D. M. Stover, left for Hosterman, W. Va, Friday, | Joseph Ard, wife and sons, Wilson | and Harold, spent a few days with friends in Lewisburg, last week. Mrs. Tammie Meyer, of Coburn, vis- ited her parents one day last week, * Miss Minnie Grenoble, of Bellefonte, spent a few days with her parents, 4 Mrs. Noah Eby and Mrs. Lewis Winegardner are visiting friends st Dunlo, this week. Mrs. Busan Hanns, of Spring Mills, was a visitor in town several days last week, . Wm. Fultz, having fpent a few months with his family, has again re turned to Harter, W. Va, where he is employed, A number from this place attended the Lewisburg fair, A. C. Blifer, of Lewisburg, was's vis. itor st the home of Joseph Ard on Bunday. Guy Von Nelds, of Buffalo, N. Y., spent a few X dase with his aged grand. ote, father, 8, Found on Grange Park, A child's coat and horse blanket were found on Grange Park Sonny the E “And Fair, former is at'this office and the nel oe ih for demtitenion, | er By Tie WM TTIRINESS] HN, Mr. Bryn: Grander, Greater Than Ever! THE JREAT CENTRE COUNTY FAIR Wil be fia at BRTTRFONTE, PA. OCTOBER 6, 7 8 & 9, 1908. ARE THE NINTH YEAR of The Great Centre Coun ty Fair promises a more Gorgeous and Instructive Ex hibition of Farm Implements, Farm and Garden Products, Dairy, Poultry and Fruit Displays, Domes- tic and Art Works, Free Shows, Bands and Amuse- ments than has ever before been assembled on any grounds in Central Pennsylvania. GOING The Racing This Year Will be Finer Than Ever, bat bear in mind that there Will be no gambling. Meet Your Friends at the Fair They will be there to enjoy the many new and novel sights and spend the best days of their life in the full and free enjoyment of a clean moral show that will appeal to all, WILL YOU BE THERE? All Railroads will make special excursion rates, and as the price of admission is only 25 cents the Great Show is within reach of all, fae we Nn I HAVE A NICE LINE OF lh «Work and Dress Shirts... a AND - te sms sib tl AT VERY LOW PRICES F. E. WIELAND, Linden Hal a 6,8 18 ut 4. on So owl be ania 7.8 = id Fog wl O10 Special’ ™ oa Ri He TOR Cred tits ti remngec Fue Shsnge
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