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}
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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Rev,
Mrs. H,
B, FP. Bieber
W. Kreanier
Should it be
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Daniel Gress
W. H. Schuyler
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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