* » bc A g WE EN RE) rs A My THE CENTRE REPORTER. wiisy SUSQUEHANNA ULASSIS, 8. W., SNITH, . . . Editor and Proprietor, A nt Js That Body of the Reformed Churoh Met in Aunusl Sessions In Bellefoute—Rev, D. Gress, President, Welnesday evening of last week, in Bt. John's Reformed church, Belle- fonte, West Buequehanna Classis open ed ita 63:d annual sessions, Rev, A, M, Schmidt, pastor loci, Rev. Bamuel H. Stein, the retiring president, preached the sermon, using as his text, Zashariah 4:6: “ Not by might nor by power bat by my Bpirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.” The Revs. A. A. Black, treasurer of classis, and W. D. Donat, stated clerk, conducted the devotional services. After the sermon the classis was called to order and the Rev, Daniel Gress, of Centre Hall, was elected president for the ensuing year, Thursdsy morning classis opened promptly at 9 o'clock, the Rev, F. W. Brown, conducting the devotional services, Rev. W, OC. Rittenhouse, of Williamsport, was elected Correspond- ing Becretary. After the adoption of the new rules of order, contained in the new constitution, the president announced his list of standing com- mittees. Rev, W. F. Curtis, President of Allentown College for Women, then addressed classis giving a very enceuraging report of the condition of the college since he entered upon his work there, The rest of the morning was taken up with reading of the parochial reports of the ministers. Thursday evening addresses were made by Rav. W, (C. Rittenhouse, of Williamsport, on ** Deaconess work in the Reformed church,’ and by Rev Frank Wetzel, of Rebersburg, “ Ministerial relief Friday Classis was opened with ligious services conducted by Rev, Wetzel. The report of the treasurer, Rev. . Entered at the Post Office in Contre Hall as Second Class mail matter, Centre HALL, . . . PENNA. THURSDAY, MAY 0. “i, 1909. TERMS. ~The terms of subscription to the Re- porter aro one dollar per year in advance. ADVERTISEMENTS. -20 conts per lines for Ehreo insertions, and 5 conts por line for each sub- sequent insertion. Other rates made known on application, CHURCH APPOINTMENTS. United Evangelical —-Lemont, morning ; Lin- den Hall, afternoon. Reformed Union, morning ; Spring Mills, af. ternoon ; Centre Hall, evening. Children's Day services in Centre Hall, Suhday evening, June 20th. Children's Day services ‘n Grace Reform: ed chureh, Spring Mills, Sanday evening. June eth, Presbyterian—Centre Hall, morning; Spring Mills, afternoon. Lutheran— Spring Mills, morning ; Tussey vile, afternoon ; Centre Hall, evening The Reporter's Register. Verna I. Hagen, Sarah Scholl, Mary Blegal, Mergaret Bradford, Spring Mills Ruth 8mith, ‘Ethel Colyer, Potters Mills Wm, C, Barber, Joliet, Illinois J. M. Decker and wife, Bellefonte 8. F. Powers, Cleveland, Ohilo R. H. Stewart, Lock Haven Percival Klinger, Lewistown F. D, Hosterman, Penn Hall Mrs, 8. A. Reitz, Mrs. W. A. George Horner, Pleasant Gap Etters, State ( ollege Bohn, Oak Hall D. 0, I 8. Showers. Youngdale Mr, and Mrs, Perry Krise, Potters Mills Theresa Rachau, Spring Mills J. L. Faust, Pottert Mills Bruce W. Hagan, T. J. Decker, C. (i. Decker, Era Decker, Spring Mills W. R. Neff, Tusseyville Mrs, L. Mothersbaagh. Roslsburg Charles I. Leaster, Spring Mil Aune Condo, W. A. Krise, Mrs. H. J. Lambert. Ruth Lambert, Mrs. Jeremiah Smith, Mrs. J B Sayder, John H. « Philip Micgle, J. T Potter, J. H. Detwiler, George H. Gingrich, Mrs, 5. F. Snyder, Rebdces F. Snyder, Gertrude R Floray, Mary Whiteman, Clarence M Decker Mrs. Fra: recker, Mrs. T, I. Moore, Ik Hall, Cent e A. Black, was ss follows : Afids M. Rothrock, Mrs William Homa Missions Boalshary Forelan ¥, Centre Hall “rb on at re. F. rn ce Brouse a Memorial Day Services, Memorial Day falling on Bunday is responsible for services being held on both Baturday and Monday, as best auits the jocalities in which the serv- ices are held. The time of the services in the various points in Penns Valley, together with the speakers, are ap- pended : Bos han Homes. nary Ald mn Total benevolences for Classical year gs 20 Several charges failed to pay their apportionment in full, Boalsburg, Lewistown, Beaver Springs, Lewis burg, Selinsgrove and Busquehanns The reports of the Committees on Minutes of General Bynod and East ern Bynod were read and many items referred to committees for action. Ray H. Dotterer, of Mill Hall, a recent Speaker. | graduate of the Reformed Ti eologics) Speaker, Rev. | Seminary at Lancaster, was examined F, 9 o'clock, and duly licensed to preach the goupel, o'clock. Speaker, | ond dismissed to Somerset Classis, Pittsburgh Byodd. During theafternoon the Committee on Minutes of Classis made its report. Buperintendent C. E. Schaefler ad- dressed classis on the work of the home mission board and also its needs Friday evening was the Laymen's meetiog. The address was delivered by W. H. Keller, Esq., of Lancaster A list of twenty questions had been prepared and distributed among the e'ders, Prof. C. F. Dewire conducting the meeting. Baveral brief addresses were made by ex-Governor Beaver, Judge Orvis, Hon. J. C. Meyer and oihers. This meeting proved to be a very interesting and profitable one There was a large attendances, Saturday morning sessions opened at 8:30 o'clock. Dr. R. L. Gerhart con- ducted the devotional exercises, and president appointed several specis] committees. The report of the stand. ing committee on overtures was given and-disposed of, During the afternoon Superinten- dent W., F. More addressed classis, as did also Dr. J. P. Moore. Services preparatory to the holy communion were conducted at 2:30 o’elock by Rev George K. Ely and Rev. M. G. Behucker. The sermon was preached by Rev. Elias 8. Noll, at 3:30 o'clock. Business was again taken up. Several special committees reported, The report of the Committee on Re construction of Dallefonte and Nittany Valley charges was received and a lengthy and sffecting discussion followed, Classia voted to make Bellefonte congregation a distinet and separste charge. The Zion congregation and Hublersburg another distinct charge, snd Mt. Bethel, Balona, Emanvel’s Eden and Howard a third distinet charge, thereby forming three charges where formerly there were two. A third charge will likely be made from Belinsgrove and Liverpool in a short time, A committee was 8p roloted to organize a new congrega- tion in State College, also at Dry Valley Cross Roads. . The president and stated clerk of classia and an appointed member, ac cording to the new constitution, were made an executive committee, which shall attend to the business which needs attention between the annual sessions of classls, : This committee consists of Revs. Daniel Gress, W. D. Donat snd K. Otis Spessard, Ph. D, sua shall have power to dissolve a pastors! relation, to dismiss or receive a minister or a licentiate, to confirm a eal!, to appoint committees to ordain and install, to authorize the organization of new Jobs gutions, to aid in the amicable adjustments of disputes in an Br AE 1 LE onday, 6 o'clock. tney. Saturday, 2 A. A, Dale, Bag. Jisouburg, Saturday, 10 Rev, H. C. Bixler. Millhetm, Satorday, 6 o'clock. Centre Hall, Saturday, 5.30 oelock. Rev. J A ing Mii Speaker, Col o'clock, Speaker, o'clock. Speaker, Speaker, liso Monds 530 o'clek. + 10 o'clock. Farmers M Eprucetown, Satur « J. Max Lantz, A ——— i —— A ———— The Pink Label, The Pink Label appears in this issue. If you have paid subseription since April 7th, the credit will appesr for the first time on this Pink Label. Please examine the label, and report if proper credit has not been made, a ————— A ——— Death of a Young Girl, uth A., daughter of John and Amanda Foreman, died on Bsturday afternoon st the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Foreman, near Bauflalo Run lime stone quarries, Bhe had been an invalid all her life. Her age was fifteen years, ten months and eighteen days. EE ——— A —— LOCALS Yesterday was show day in Belle fonte, The oats, need rain, Outside of being a bit cool, the latter May days have been fine, The Centre County Pomona Grange meets today (Thursday) In Logan Grange Hall, Pleasant Gap. Merchant W. H. Kreamer, Mrs, Kreamer snd granddaughter Rebecca Kreamer, Tuesday, drove to Rebers. burg, making their annual trip there prior to Memorial Day. Mrs. A. Miles Arney, of Niagara Falls, accompanied by her children, came to Centre Hall Wednesday, and will be the guest of Mr, and Mr, B. H Arney for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Arney drove to Bellefonte to meet her. Dr. W. H. Schuyler, secretary of the Centre County Bundsy Behool As- sociation, is attending the sessions of that body being held: in Philipsburg, Mrs. BF. Bieber and Mm, 8. W. \ wee.” delegates, are also in attend. wheat, grass and corn ance, : Mies Alice Robinson is at the home of ber parents at present, but will re turn to Philadelphia Friday. She is taking a course in the hospital econ. nected with the University of Penn. sylvania, and will become a trained nurse, Among the prosperous farmers in the viciniiy of Centre Hall are Messrs, Frank P. Floray and Harry Fye, noth of whom purchased new carr The former also secured a set of double harness, making his entire purchase from D. A. Boozer, a local dealer. Mr, Floray is located on a farm that prior to coming into possession of the Florays was regarded as unproductive, but by skillful farming, it has sinee been brought up to a tilth that is attracting attention. Lime and ¢om- mercial fertilizers is undoubtedly the secret of the success on the Floray farm. oo NAN ~ NEN AE NE Q bm - y N i Do a A sae co Sh iw a —— A IRI 6. nol ML ona de ile BT rh ob The form of closing : All ministers | and elders gathered about the chancel railing, repeated the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord's Prayer, sang the Long Meter Doxology, and the president pronounced the benediction, Munday morning Buperintendent W. F. More, of the Bethany Orphans’ { Home, gave a long and interesting ad- dreas to the Sunday School. #plendid | Holy communion wes celebrated by {the attending ministers, elders and | congregation, at eleven o'clock. The and Rev. R. L.| sermon was preached by Rev, Daniel D. D., “The John Calvin | (Gress. Bunday evening Rev, Jairus | P. Moore, of Tokio, Japan, addressed nine tou large audience on “The World for Christ.” These services closed the anuual meeting of classis, ——————— Rev. B. F. Bieber, accompanied by "hilip F. Auman as delegate, attend. Classis adjourned | o4 Lutheran conference held at Dreis- j baugh’s church, Mifflinburg charge. The committees on the state and morals reported a the mem- The committee Iostitutions gave on- evening two was held from regular RUGS, OIL CLOTH, &C. 25, 35 and 50¢ Ingrains 25, 39, 50 to 70c yd. Stair Carpet - 18, 25 and 38¢ Linoleum 80 and 95¢ (2 yds, wide) Rag Carpets ee An Ae Ann 3 If there is any- thing in the Carpet or Rug line you want that I don’t have in stock I will get it for you and save you money. I have color plates showing colors in rugs and carpets from four of the largest dealers in the business. Dorit invest in a carpet or rug until you get my prices, GIG ee Store Closed Decoration Day (Monday) =A TUSSEYVILLE, PA. x . RR TERMAA NNN Khe SUMMER TRIPS AFAR AND NEAR. 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It is home and education, choice Free transportation to anyone buying a lot in the next Jo days, LEATHERS BROTHERS STATE COLLEGE, PA. *‘ The Best Investment on Barth is in the Harth Itself.” SICER VII RNID VEIN BS BINION S FRIEND PARMELR : We wish to call your attention to the Weber and Columbia Wagons we have been offering you for the last few weeks through the columns of this paper, In referring to the good qualities of these wagons we wish to say that nothing but the best of material enters into their construction : this combined with the best of mec hanical skil 1, and the latest improved machinery designed especially for the construction of wagons, goes to make up these most complete and perfect wagons ; not even the small- est details are overlooked The lumber used is selected by experienced men and is four years’ seasoning, The axles are of the + ery best grade of hi xory, The hubs are the very best quality of white oak, I'he spokes are strictly A 1 grade of oak and hickory mixed and driven in hot glue, The felloes are oak and are thoroughly soa before tires are set, and are joine I with improved ’ ‘ ¥ cy oii ked in boiled 1 dowels which prevents clipping at the joints, They are exceptionally well ironed. light running and sttract- ively painted, and in all a wagon that will g rs of service, We very cordially invite vou these Dow ofr not d examine are contemplating a purchase » step in an splendid wagons whether you ! ; We want you to thoréughly understand their ox and mstraction 2 where they are better than the ordinary + ehicle, ihe important thing in buying a w agon is 10 know before hand what service it will give you ; the important thing in selling them is to show you that, as well as we can, and then be sure that they are 1 as good as we lead you to expect FOREMAN & SMITH WE ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF STANDARD FARM IMPLEMENTS Which we offer at the lowest pos- sible price. 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Patent Kid, Colt, Gun Metal Calf, id She ia Tans, the new leathers in Brown, Ox Blood, Wine, Supds, Chocolate, etc. Button, Lace or Blucher. Perforated tips and short Mediam or toes, Cuban or vamps, narrow French heels. The perfect fitting of a Shoe is as important as the style. We are ex- peits at fitting feet exactly as they should be fitted. and we're at your ser- ' vice, Madam Mingle's Shoe Store, - - - Bellefonte, Pa. THE 19009 IMPROVED De Laval Cream Separators Are Now Ready for Your Inspection. A A TS A E36 Ten New Styles Te Ny Cogs he ome me te pent © OE RC EE GRIN A Size for Every , from the Smallest to the D. W. Bradiond, saw iis CENTRE HALL, PA.
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