DEATHS, MICHAEL J DECKER. One of Potter township's most highly respected and foremost citizens, Michael J. Decker, died at his home east of Centre Hall, Tuesday evening about six o'clock, after a brief illness, Interment will be made Friday, services at the house being at 9 30a m., and burial at Bprucetown. Rev J. Max Lantz, pastor of the Methodist church, the charch of the faith of the deceased, will officiate. Mr. Decker had been in rather poor health for some time, but his family never anticipated tnat life would pass from him so quiekly. In addition to his geveral ailments Mr. Decker took a severe cold, and finally severe paine developed in his stomaeh and bowels : and then the end. Six children survive Mr. namely : Nannie, Mrs. J. R. Bible, Phoenixville; Barbara, Mrs. W. 0. Rearick, Milroy; Frank W. Decker, Centre Hall ; May, Mrs. Hiram Lee, Phoenixville; James L. Degker, Cen. tre Hall; Maurice J. Decker, Phila delphia. Ouage sister, Mrs. Margaret McNeal, of Chicago, Illinois, also survives, Mrs. Decker died during 1900, The deceased was aged seventy-five years, six months and six daye. He was raised in Georges Valley, but about fifleen years ago he purchased the farm where he died and moved on- to it, bringing it up to a state of culti- vation excelled by none in Penns Val- ley. Mr, Decker was held iu the high- est esteem by his neighbors; he was conscientious, and in all his dealings was honest. Decker, CYRUS FRANKLIN MILLER. | The death of Cyruo Franklin Miller occurred Bunday morning at flve o'clock, after an illness of only ten days of acute indigestion. He was the second son of George and Mary Miller, and was born August 11, 1846, thus being aged sixty-two years, two months snd seven days. For the past twenty years he made his home with his brother, J. H. Miller, of the Glades, at whose home he died. Besides this brother he is survived by his aged mother and the following brothers aod sisters : Howard, of Rebersburg Mrs. R. M. Wolfe, of Woodward : Mrs. J. W. Keller, of Linden Hall : LOUALS, Mrs. Margaret Bedlvon, of Potters Mills, widow of the late Amos Bedl- yon, was granted a pension of $12.00 per month, George CC. Meyers, the coal and grain dealer at Lemon, has purchased a site at Btate College, along the Bellefonte Central, for coal sheds. Mra. Avoa M. Emerick, of Farmers Mills, who recently sold her property ~persounl apd real—will make her home with her brother, M. P. Musser, at Zion. Earl Tuten, owner and publisher of the Bell-fonte Republican and Daily News, also candidate for Register of Centre county, hss had evough joy for 1908, Sunday afternoon a gil baby was born in his household, Ed. I. Bartholomew and Miss Helen Bartholomew, both of whom hold positions in Altoona and Tyrore, respectively, are in Centre Hall with their brother, Charles D. Bartholo- mew, and will remain for a short time. D. K. Keller, east of Centre Hall, took suddenly ill while in the corn field Tuesday of last week, He went to the house, and at ones to bed, He has since been seriously ill from pneu- monia, aud for a time his condition was considered dangerous, His pres ent condition is somewhat better. The latter part of last week Miss Sabra Faxon, daughter of Landlord Faxon, of Rebersburg, sailed from New York for Gorgona, Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama, where she ex pects to join a sister, Laura, who went there A year or more ago, and since was married to Earl Whipple, a Kansan, Mr. Whipple is one of the head draughtsmen on the canal. The November Everybody's is an election number. That is, three out of the seven articles in it are particu- larly pertinent at this time. First of all, a real national election issue — “The Independence of the Philip- pines’’—is discussed by William H. Taft William Jennings Bryan, while Ele Franklin Egan tributes a pisin statement of the that has by States io the Islands. and ROOF con. work the United been done The Reporter is pleased to note that much of the great success of the con- vention of Ind pendent Order of For- esters, which wet recently in Lorsig, James, of Lena, Ill. ;: Robert and Mrs. James B. Crawfora, of Freeport, III. : Charles, of Williams, Iowa, and Mrs, J. H. Williams, of Pine Grove Mills Fuperal services were held at the home of his brother Tuesday morning, by Rev. Campbell, of the Presbyterian church. Bix nephews of the deceased acted as pall bearers, viz Nomuner and Blair Miller, Harry and Nedson Keller, Ray and Fred Williams. The remains were taken to Graysville for interment, DARIUS BECRI®T After an illness of several weeks, due | to the infirmities of old age, Darius! Becrist died Tuesday morning of last week at the home of his son, George W. Becrist, in Millheim, aged seventy- eight years and two days. Deceased lived most of his life in Lock Haven, where be followed butchering for many Ohio, was due to the family of Eugene Z. Miller, formerly of Centre Hall An elaborate program contained the hsif-tone cuts of Mr. and Mrs. Miller, the former being chairman of the pro:ram committee, and the latter as- of the informatio ermmittes, sud a full page cut of Miss Edna Miller, chairman of the recep- tion committee. The latter will be remembered by many of the readers as a little tot when living in Centre Hall, but on ceveral occasions since growing to young womanhood she has visited friends here sistant chairman Continued from Previous Column, ) law, Charles E. Gilmoure, in Belle. fonte. Mrs. Humes was one of the older residents of Bellefonte, having come there as the bride of the late William H. Humes sixty-one years ago. Five children survive, namely : years. Since the death of his wife, | several years ago, he has been making | his home with his sons at Johnson- | burg and Millheim. He was a veteran | of the Civil War, being a member of | Company E, Seventh Pennsylvania! Cavalry. The following children sur- vive : William and Charles, of John- | sonburg ; George W., of Miliheim, and | Carrie, married #0 Wilmer McClosky, i of Ridgway. Interment was made in | the ** Soldiers’ Ring’ in Highland | cemetery, Lock Haven. Mrs, Luther 8. Roberts, of Pasadena, Mrs. Archibald Allison, of Bellefonte 3} i § SAMUEL STROHECKER. The death of Samuel Strohecker oc- | curred Thursday afternoon of last week. He became suddenly ill on his way to the Bellefonte fair, several weeks ago, and was taken to the hoe- | WILLIAM F. JORDAN, William F. Jordan died at Xenia, | Ohio, at the age of seventy-two years, | He was the second son of Joseph Jor- dan, dec’'d, of Aaronsburg. He was a resident of Potter township for many years, having lived on one of the Hoffer farms west of Centre Hall, and went to Ohio during the early seven. | ties. His wife was Eliza Fleisher, a | daughter of the late Daniel Fleisher. The few last years he resided in Co- lombue, Obio, but moved to Xenia, whete he bad purchased a home, when death called him away suddenly, He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters : Mrs. Rev. 8hoemsker and Mrs. Emma Hess, of Lock Haven, and Mrs. Maria Deshler, of Asrousburg. His wife and son, . Howard, and daughter, Mrs, Grace Bebring, of Xenia, also survive. Jacob Grenioger died very suddenly Monday afternoon of last week in Re bersburg, aged about seventy-six years, He had left his home about 1 o'clock In the afternoon and gone io his shop nearby to make some baskets for nis grandchildren, After school *4e chil dren went to where they thought he was working and to thelr amsasment found him lying dead os the floor, Mr, Greninger was a cablost maker, which trade he followed Pu Rebersburg for many years, Thre sous and two daughters survive, : George and Mo: Clelland, of Orargeville, Ill, ; Edward and Mrs. Georgs E. Wise, of Rebers. burg, and Mr. George Winkleblech, of near Aarousburg. The dealh of Mrs, Catharine Humes His age was sixty-three year aud he is survived by his wife, ne Barah Moyer, aud one brother, Will- ism Btio! ecker, of Milton. Mr. Stro- hecker was a member of the Lutheran churcl. Interment was made at Re bershurg Bunday forenoon, Rev. H. C. Bixler Miociating. Col. E. A. Irvin, of Cuarwensville, well known throughout Centre county, died in Atlantic City Tuesday of last week. He wae known all over the! sate ne having 'een the commander | of the famous * Buektail regiment daring the Civil War, and his death | waa no doubt the result of a wound re- ceived ut that time, and which had been troubling bim for years, Had he’ lived until next January he would have been seven'y.one years of age, He served one term in the Htate senate. The body was taken to Cur wensville for interment. Jacob Breon died Satu rday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. CO. Coufer, in Georges Valley, of diseases incident to old age, beingseventy-three years old, Interment was made in the Heckman cemetery, Wednesday, Pwo daughters survive : Mr, Confer and Mrs. ED. Ripks, of Spring Mills. Mrs. Charles Cronemiller died at her home at Pine Hall of acute Bright's disensw, having been ill only about three weeks. Bhe was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MoUlelland Rossman, snd was twenty years old last May. In addition to her husband she Is sur LOUALS, Insurance Agent Harry N. Meyer, of Millhelm, was in Centre Hall the latter part of last week looking up his Interests. Mrs. Mary Van Valzah, of Pauls boro, New Jersey, is at the home of Mra, Elizabeth Jacobs, and will re. main her guest for several weeks After living at Graysville for about two years, J. Roy <hafler has con. cluded to begin farming on his own hook, and has rented the Haney farm, along the pike east of Old Fort, now tenanted by Nathaniel Zeigler, and next spring will move there, While in Bellefonte visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. H. Gettig, Miss Mary, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Ulrich, of near Penn Hall, was taken ill and was admitted to the Ballefonte hospital. It wae found that she appendicitis performed, Mrs. T. H. Martin and Mrs. Leoni- das 8. Hunt, of Washington, D. LL, were L':e guests of their uncle, Isaac C, Smith, in Centre Hall. The ladies stopped on their return from Strattonville, Clarion county, to which place they were called on had and an operation was here the sad mis sion of burying their mother, of D K in by The residence Centre Hall, is beiog repainted John T. Noll, the Gap painter, and several assistants, Mr Geiss had his dwelling house reroofed, added a kitchen wid otber improvements within the past year. When the painting is com- pleted, the home will be more con- venient and prettier than ever. (Gelsa, Pleasant and bathroom The clothing stolen from the Manu- facturer’s Outlet Clothing Company, at Bellefonte, beginning of this month was found about a mile east of Belle foute in a culvert on the Nittany Val. ley Railroad. The clothing consisted of twenty suite, a doz2n shirts, a bun. dle of socks and sweaters, and was packed in burlap sacks. The goods ruined from the mud water in which they bad lain since stolen were all and ever I've saw mill of Dale snd Henpet!, near Gleon Harris, caught fire and was burned to the ground early the other Baturday morning. Heven bundred feet of lumber and one thous and feet of logs were also burned. The proprietors had no insurance on the mill or Jumber so that their Joss is considerable. They have not decided whether to rebuild the mill or not, How mystery, Mr. sod Mra. Walter M. Karlin and little son, Milton, of Ulncloosti, Ohio, yel the fire originated js a are al the bome of the former « mother Mrs, Surah J. Kerlin, in Centre Hall Mrs. Kerlin esme east several months 8g0, but her husband arrived bat two weeks ago, and the latter part of this week they will return home Mr. Kerlin, for about five years, hes hid s position with the Boob Whee! Com- pany, ln which concern he also holds an interest. The firm is doing a good SH mid RR EL SE TES: \ The Reporter's Register, Gertrude Dresher, State College Mr. and Mrs John A. Martz, Centre Hall 1. B, Bhowers, Centre Hall T Newton Davis, Williamsport M.H Frank, Ch'cago, Illinois Mrs. J. H. Puff, Centre Hall Mrs, J. W, Whiteman, Centre Hall B. 8. Long, Potters Mills John R, Strong, Potters Mills Mis. Jos. Lutz, Centre Hall Harry N. Meyer, Millheim AR, Zimmerman, Potiers Mills Benjamin Cohen, Pittsburg J. Paul Reéarick, Bate College W. R. Neff, Tussey ville W. C. Lauck, Centre Hall H.T, Weight and wife, Renovo Mrs. Mary E. Blover, Berrien Springs, Mich, U. A. Blower, Berrien Springs, Mich, Bara M. Neff Centre Hall James BE, McNeal, Lancaster Mr. W. F. Fetterolf, Centre Hall George W, Tressler, Penns Cave Georie F, Weaver, Penns Cave Mrs. Thos, H, Martin. Washington, D, C. Mrs. L. F. Huut, Washington, I, C. KE. L. Bartholomew , Altoona H. 8B. Taylor and son Hugh, Bellefonte E'sle Boal, Centre Hall Anna Auman, Rpring Mille John A. Black, Potters Mills nesmm————————— LOCALS, There were no applications for mar- riage Heenees during the week, Fetterolf, who for several months was employed in this office us 8 compositor, Is now at the home of William Dale, near Pleasant Gap, where she will remain for the winter, A ten pound wild turkey was killed by D. W. Bweetwood, of Bpring Mills, the latter part of last week. At that time be was the only lucky hunter, so far sa bagging thst much prized game was concerned, Miss (race The third wild turkey reported to the Reporter office as having been killed by hunters, was captured by M N. Miller, farmer on the Grove farm, along Binking Creek, near Centre Hill. A flock of birds were seen on Egg Hill, and Mr. Miller was obliged to take a second aim to avoid violats ng the law by killing two turkeys at =» single shot, Mr. aod Mrs. arrived of H. T. Weight, of Renovo, in Centre Hal beginning week, and while Here were entertained by Dr. and Mrs G. W. Hosterman, snd also visited Mr. snd Mm. D. L. Bartges, near town. Mr. Weight left Rebersburg thirty-five years ago, and located in Renovo, and for a consider able length of time has been employed with the railroad o ympany in the bridge department. Chis about Phat the variety of corn farmers plant bes much to do with the grow- iog of a profitable cron is generally sckuowleaged, and one of the strong believers in this is John A. Slack, of Potters Mills, brought a half- bushet of choice ears of corn to this office Lo show that be can grow corn in seasous quite unfavorable. The corn is of the peg variety, white cap sud yellow grain. Itis rich in color snd hss many good qualities, who Mre. Mary E. Stover, accompanied by her son CU, A. Stover, of Berrien prings, Michigan, came east about The home of Mr, and Mrs, Henry E. Homan, east of Centre Hall, was the scene of a social gathering Satar- day eveniog that was enjoyed by e ‘ery participant. The occasion was the away during the by strategy was kept from her home until the guests had assembled. The surprise was com- The evening was spent most pleasantly, the refreshments being also a very important number on the pro- gram. Mrs. Homan, io recoguition of being highly regarded by her Huests, was presented with a number of pres. ents, and all wished her many more birthdays. E. E. Bailey, foreman In this office, was called on by Union county ball players to pitch a game of ball for the Laurelton team agsinst New Berlin. The combat took place st Miflinburg and was witnessed by a large number of spectators who paid admission. At the close of the ninth inning the score was 5 to 5 The tenth inning closed with a victory for Laurelton, the score being 9 to 7. In commenting upon the game the Miflinburg Tele- graph says: “ For Laurelton the pitehing of Bailey was of git edge order, baving sixteen strikeouts and allowed only two hits.” While at Laurelton Mr. Bailey was entertained by the family of Joel Kerstetter, formerly of this place, who are living ery comfortably in Laurelton. yp ° Hunters are oftimes insensed at appearance of trespass notices being posted in woods adjoining vuildings or studded heavily with young grow. Ing timber, but the recklessness or oriminal acts on the part of a few per- kona warrant such action by the land owner, The fire started on Nittany Mountain Bunday affords an illustra. tion, That fire was the result either of a criminal act or frim negligence — but a shade better. If land owners could stand gver their property st all times and with a club defy the class who are unfit to be given hunting privileges, or even the ordinary privie lege of passing over lands not their Own, trespass notices would be up necessary, but since that Is impossible the hunter who respec'a the rights of others and Is In no wise destructive friends, Mre, Stover is the widow of John 8B. Btover, a native of Haines township, and Mrs. Btover, nee Bismm, was formerly from Tuseey- ville, where she has a number of rela tives and friends living at present, While in Centre Hall they were the guests of Mrs. Sarah Derstine, a cousin. Mr. Btover, who is about eighteen years of age, is making bis first trip among the mountains, and finds many things and scenes of interest, ———— i — ———————, Aaronsburg, Mrs. Tipple and son.and Mrs. Spei- dle, of Germantown, Ind, spent a day with the Kline sisters. Mies Jennie Rapp has gone to visit her brother, Frank, in New York city. C. A. Weaver, of Coburn, made a business trip to town Monday, Mrs. R:becon Charles moved what household goods she didn't sell to Huuvlersburg, at which place she will make her future home. Her friends and neighbors wish her well in her new howe, Miss Mildred Acker has gone to spend some time with friends at State College. Mr. snd Mrs. George Corman, of Freeport, I1l., and Mr. and Mr, Noah Corman, of Rebersburg, spent a day with friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. John Rote, of Axe Manu, visited Mrs. Bue Rote, ' Mrs Clarke Herman, of State Col lege, visited her brother, A. 8, Stover, and family over Nunday. Prof. R. U. Wasson and Saturday and Sanday with Lemont and Pleasant Gap. Mr. and Mrs George Weaver, no- companied by her father, J, C. Htover, 8p nt the Sabbath at Coburn, Clayton Wyles moved from Lewis town (0 their own home, at this place. Mr. Bummers and daughter, of Bhamokin, are the guests of his father, H. K. Bummers. ' Mra, Aaron Weaver has gone to at tend the funeral of her brother-in-law, Mr. Breon, in Georges Valley, Al last the farmers of the United Hiates mre becoming convinced that God has more to do in sending them R004 crops than Government tax rates, This change of mind fs the cause of great anxiety in the Republioan camp, wife spent friends at being denied a’ privilege I ———— fl ——— Tablets, ull sizes, at the Reporter cb Election of Officers for Ensuing Year, Ignorance of the Bible , Paper Conducted ? AT VERY BEST BY ANY TEST and the best test Is its use. / “Family Favorite” LAMP OIL Gives the nearest to natural of sny arti. ficial light known, Burns white, clear, steady and full flame to the last drop, Will pot smoke, “smell” or flicker. Most any dealer can supply you. Linden Hall. Mr. and Mrs. William Markle, of | Nebraska, are moving into Mrs, Hess’ | house, which they will occupy until | spring. Mrs. Hess will spend the | winter with her daughter, in Osceola. | Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brooks spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. A. HS. Fleck, at Pleasant Gap. Mrs. Arthur Fortney relatives in Bellefonte. John Everhart is wearing a [broad smile since the arrival of a little daughter at his home ih Graysville last Friday. George Meyer and two chums, of Milton, spent last week here on a Bunting expedition. Miss Gertrude Wieland, of Oak Hall, was a guest at her brother's home here Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. Annie Noll and four children, of Jeanette, are visiting at the Davis home before going to their new home near Philadelphia, Mrs. R. M. Wolf and brother How- ard Miller are visiting their aged mother atthe home of Mrs J. W. Keller, Ed Confer, after spending the sum- mer with his father, returned to Pit. cairn where he Is employed in the shops of the steel company. Mrs. Charles Weaver returned home Monday after a short visit among old neighbors at Farmers Mills. Mre. J. M. Ross is recovering from her recent illness. ————— I ———— Rebersburg. w= Mra. Carrie Fultz and daughter, ac. companied by Miss Mary Bnyder, of Woodward, spent a week in this place and vicinity ameng friends and rel atives, ; Pauli, the infant son of Charles Zim- merman, who is on the sick list, is getting better. Mrs. Edwin Gramley and son Dale, of Mifflinburg, are visiting friends and relatives in Rebersburg. w= Mrs, Mazie Dunner, of Renovo, vie ited in this place. Mrs. Calvin Mallory, of Pittsburg, is in this vicinity among friends. Henry Royer, of Altoons, after visit. ing his brother in Rebersburg, return. ed to his home last week. George Corman, of Illinois, who is at present in the east, is ill in Re bersburg. Clyde Bhuey, of State College, was in town one day this week. is visiting The Gazette's sole argument against the present board of county commis sioners is that it paid the debt of the former Republican board, and to do so raised the millage. The Gazette would have preferred that the Democrstic board fall in debt, but it was disap pointed. The editor of that paper does not have a display of ribbons for hav. So as NVENTION + Rev. D.M., Wolf, D. D, . « Rev, H. A. Snock Rev, Mrs. H, B, FP. Bieber W. Kreanier Should it be . Rev. J. Max lant: Daniel Gress W. H. Schuyler + Rev, « Dr. =e = PRICES BVDV BBN WV BW ¢ ¢ aN TIME AT THE POLES. it is Practically Any Hour of the Day You Please. conversant with the ye merid- the meet at Those who are 1 y ’ 3 use of globes know ths ti of lo converge i % “ Evpyry ngitude sta irom toward and ig i equator ¢ poles tud ngitude is difference in time. They ow very well that when it is noon in 1 it is about 7 o'clock in the morning in Boston, and that when it is noon in San Francisco it is about a quarter past 3 in the afternoon in New York. Now, as the meridian of London ex- tends to the north pole, it necessarily ensues that when it is noon in the Eng- lish capital it must also be noon at the north pole. In a similar manner when it is noon at Boston, or in S8an Francis. co, or at Pekin, or any 14 situated In the northern it follows that it must also bx the pole, because all the meridis those places unite at the north pols Therefore it is noon all day long at the pole. Thus there is an entire absence of ime at the pole. But it would be just as correct to say that it is a place where there is a preponderance of time, for it is practically any time of day during the whole twenty-four bours or, indeed, through the year. In fact, a resident at the north pole could make it any time of day he might choose to select, with the con- sciousness that it would be the right time. ti ¢ know London ) nci other her MOUNT ETNA. its Wonders as Revealed In Tales of Travelers. Mount Etna has furnished more ma- terial for travelers’ tales than any other mountain on the earth. Aston Isha Englishmen of a century ago who fell into the fashionable habit of climbing to its highest peak—and some did so, to the amazement of the Sicll- fans, even In the dead of winter—have left on record in the exuberant lan- guage of their day the emotions that thrilled their soul. “The man who treads Mount Etna" wrote one of these, “Is a man above the world Every river on the island can be traced from its mouth to its source. “The characters,” the same writer continues, “of all the climates of the earth can be detected-—-the frigid close its vineyards and luxuriant groves. The great ocean around, with the is. lands of Lipari, Panari, Alicudi, Strom- boli and Voleano, with their
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