\ CENTRE HALL. PA., THURSDAY. JULY 1
Special Court,
Judge Clinton R. Bavidge presided | It was with a view of bringing be-
over the special session of court In | fore the church people the justuess of
Centre county which lasted only a day | local option that Rev, F. A, Gaupp, of
and a half. Over half the cases on the | Du Bois, district superintendent of
docket for trial were continued and |the Anti-Siloon League of Pennsylva-
NDE
NO. 26,
parle
. 1909.
TOWN AND COUNTY HEWS,
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTER}
FROM ALL PARTS.
William Meyers opened his buteher
VOL. LXXXIL X
PENNINGTON MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
The Burying Ground and Site of First Methodist Church in
Penns Valley, East of Centre Hall, Again Made Pre-
sentable,
Loeal Option Hefore Church People, From 11inols,
Each week of late we behold re
minders of by-gone days—sketches
from all conceivable sources in this
broad country—signed by persons who
began their career in old Centre
3T
Wednesday morning, 23rd ultimo,
opened with rain and until eight o'clock
it appeared as though the Pennington
Methodist Memorial exercises announce
ed for that day would have to be post-
poned until another time, but by nin'e
o'clock the clouds began to break @way
bled so that by eleven o'clock the friends
generally had arrived at the old church
site.
After a brief de-
cided to have luncheon first and begin
the memorial exercises at half p
twelve. The General Commiftee select.
ed William H Bartholomew, of the M.
E. church, presiding officer for the day,
and James A. Keller, secretary. Dr. W.
H. Schuyler, of the Presbyterian church,
opened the exercises with prayer. The
singing was conducted by the M, E
chureh choir of Centre Hall, assisted by
singers from other churches, and lead by
Rof. P. H, Meyer.
Rev. J. Max Lantz, pastor of the
Methodist church, conducted the formal
opening, reading the f
Proverbs from t
old church, the text vhich
Doolittle preached the dediecs
sermon ninety five years ago
Bible used was the one from which
same. minister read
the Penns Valley
conference it was
ninth chapter
storie Bib! {
from
} bh
ae 0k
introduced and spoke 3
past, present and future of Methodism
paying a high tribute to the
tons and founders of the first Method
church in Penns Valley, only
years after the introduct
ism in America. The
plete with many interesti
paid high tribute to these pioneer
Methodism in the central part
state. The address would be well w
publishing if that were
would be read with interest.
During this address, th
was largely increased
hundred were present.
Rhone followed Rev.
teresting historical address w
published in last week's f
Centre Reporter. Miss Katie Moore
Tyrone, followed Miss
pleasing address, paying a tribute of 1
spect to the Penningtons and
settlers of this Valley.
Mrs. Flora Fleisher, of Philadelphia
wife of Isaiah Fleisher,
pressing her appreciation
with the friends on this
sion, and the inter
this early land mark of the church.
father was James Wesley Pennington
and in his youth
Pennington church.
Rev. Lantz then gave a brief .
of the growth of the Methodist churel
in Penns Valley, and also expressed hi
appreciation of the restoration of this
land mark of Methodism.
An interesting communication was |
read by M. A. Sankey from Judge R. A. |
Sankey, of Wichita, Kansas, giving
many early reminisences the Meth
dist church in Penns Valley
membered it in his boyhood days, the |
Sankey homestead being a station o
the circuit prior to 1830. He paid
high tribute to the noble character and
heroism of the young men who entered
glowingly of
ion of
ion of
Of
possible,
e atten
nti sey
Miss Flor
Weeks with an in-
u
ied i
wsue oO
Rhone wit
read a paper «
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AKON
worshipped
of -
as he 1
from Aaronsburg to Pine Grove Mills
and beyond. He recalled with pleasan t
remembrance his association with these
heroic young men of the ministry,
Dr. Schuyler followed with a few re-
marks expressing his appreciation of
being able to be present on this
occasion,
Hon. Leonard Rhone, who superine
tended the work of improving the come-
tery, made his financial report to the
meeting, giving a detailed statement of
the money received and money paid for
labor, which report was referred to the
general committee.
The entire grounds were cleaned of
stones, underbrush and rubbish, and
leveled, the graves being filled up and
re-marked with headstones. Every
grave was decorated with an American
flag, there being one hundred and eighty-
two in all.
The cemetery is beautifully situated
being surrounded by growing timber
and is enclosed with a suitable fence
and convenient gates. It is located
about a hall mile east of Centre Hall.
A sign board has been erected at the
entrance. [he church site is distinetly
preserved, the corners being marked
with stones and the entire foundation
filled several feet above the level of
the surrounding ground. A very
pretty temporary marker was then
where the pulpit was located,
with suitable inscriptions on the four
sides.
A movement was inaugurated to erect
a permanent marker on the church site,
sell to raise the balance needed for the
If it is proper to mark im-
portant battle fields it is more import-
ant to mark the historic places in our
country the early christian
churches were founded.
The people of the community are
cordially invited to contribute towards
Rev. Lantz, of
will be glad to receive
or you can send
them to the Penns Valley Bank.
Mr. Rhone did his work well and com-
Noth-
ing was overiooked from the speaker's
and seats grouped
eC of the trees,
purpase,
where
Spring Mills,
your contributions,
mendation was freely expressed.
stand to the tables
under the shad
1
resolution the general committee
to take care of the
general feeling of good will and
ithy pre among all in
ymp prevailed
attendan
OT} AND COMMENTS
in
iti
rested person
Mrs. Isaac
Bellefonte, She is the
daughter of Isaac Pennington, by his
trst wile Sarah Keller, and was the only
i lant in attendance that day who
not father buried there.
tiller, and Mrs. Lizzie Moore, of
nd the latter's daughter, Katie,
nt. The latter two are
jater and granddaughter, respect-
of Mr. and Mrs. Miller.
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SAaNY Ol
Tea
Probably the mos
te
+ ¥ ¥ ow + }
in the assemblage was the
A i f+
Milter, of near
ther or
3s
the Reporter readers will re-
Campbell, and will re-
a jolly school girl, a
in the Centre Hall Academy at
Hall had the lead
towns as an educational
She is the daughter of the late
{ Ferguson township,
being Mary Pennington.
« now Mrs, Proffitt, and
She went
igo and “ grew up with
locating first in Kansas,
and finally settling in
Her husband
Der as
wen Centre
LHITY
£1
James Campbell, «
Colorado.
above
+3
th
Mrs
her
19 v icinity
tin with
t Campbell, at Penns Cave,
Mrs.
wccompanicd by a sister,
h Williams, the wife of a re-
ceryman, of Tyrone, and
Miss Mrs. Williams,
lier. was one the most
cash and
e the burying grounds put in
ndit Mr. G. B. Camp-
hurch, and daughter,
of the ladies
; We was present,
Wee f Rev. J. Emory
ks, and Mrs. Lantz, wife of Rev. J.
of Spring Mills, although
descendants of the Penningtons, took
a deep interest in the ceremonies, and
ware pleased over having the old land
reserved.
of Philadelphis,
Henry Pennington,
and relatives,
Rose.
of
Supporters in
ion,
tha, also a brother
iy, BO
ks, wile ¢
1 1
STE.
Isaiah Fleisher,
whose grandiather,
rd,
took a part in the program of the day.
She is the daughter of James Wesley
Pennington and Msry Van Valzah, who
many years ago moved to Philadel phia.
Fleishe? is native of Potter
township, and is a salesman and comes
to Centre Hall occasionally.
a
Mrs. Sallie Kamp, of Lock Haven, a
granddaughter of James and Rebecea
Pennington Sankey, who freqtently
comes to Centre Hall and Potters Mills,
the latter her old home, she being a
daughter of John Wolf, of that place,
took more than a passing interest in the
occasion,
It was only within the past few weeks
that Mr. and Mrs. William Brenen, of
Altoona, learned that there was such a
place as the Pennington cemetery, and
they made it a point to be here. Mrs.
Brenen {s a daughter of Thomas Pen-
nington, who for many years lived in
Buffalo Run. Mr. Brenen is employed
with the Pennsylvania Railroad Com-
pany in the Altoona Station, and is not
worrying at all-—so far as pertains to
himself and family--over the present
business depression in that railroad
town, as he whirls through the country
in his auto.
The seventh generation of the de-
scendants of Robert Pennington, the
elder, was alone represented by Master
David Lucas, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Lucas, of Potters Mills. There
are at least three others in this genera
tion, and perhaps more.
Mrs. Robert Campbell, of Bellwood,
and Mrs. Margaret Hutchinson, of
Bellefonte, both wives of descendants of
the Penningtons, were present, and
greatly enjoyed the oceasion to which
théy contributed to make a euocess,
ie 4 lyse was pated by the
those heard were as follows :
C. M. Bower, administrator of ete.,
of John Fetzer, deceased, use of (. M,
Bower, now use of W. B. Mingle
Joseph M. Feltz iv, three caves, De-
fendant confessnd in the
sums of $200, §1,000 and $17 54 respect-
ively.
Frank P. Blair va. the Glen Harris
Lumber company, two cases, an sction
in ejectment. Verdict for the plaintifl
in both casa,
George A. Beczer va,
Bellefonte, an in
This case was brought by the plaintift
to recover damsges on account of the
VE,
judgment
he Borough of
action trespass,
livery stable. After a jury was called
and sworn the case was amicably set.
to compensate him for raising
stable to the present street level,
A —————— op
Ferguson Bchool Teachers.
ers were elected : Pine Grove
grammar, Harry Walker:
ser; White Hall, i
Pine Hall, Harry Rossman; Glades,
Edna Ward; Kepler, Psul Mariz :
Samuel
primary, Nancy Heberling; Centre,
rine, John Homan. No
Bieifm———
No Paper N+xt Week.
The custom in vogu
county for many years
issue during the week of July
will be continued by
consequently no paper will
from this oWee next Thursday,
e in
fo
the
be jssucd
date the
If youc
your
again be issued and on that
Pink Label will appear,
label does not indicate that
re ad | the recarganizstion of
| the corupany will realize very little,
| notwithstanding property was
in their interest by Mr. Steven.
I'he price realized at the sale
| was merely nominal, but as all the ma-
| ¢ hinery is in a fairly good condition it
in bell
you may wish to have it made
that way sand can do »
the cash before July
» by forwarding
15th.
FPienle In Falrmoant Park
The Centre couunly association of
Philadelphia held sun
at Belmont Mausion, in
Park, Baturday. The
tion in the morning prevented a |
gathering, yet there were about
seventy-five present,
The officers elected were
Cartin, M. D., presids
man, vice president ;
M. D., treasurer ;: J. C
8., secretary.
Rebekah OfMicers,
Z Mollie Moy, of Bellefonte
Rebekah Lodge, installed the follow-
ing officers of Lady of the Valley Re
bekah Lodge, No , at Centre Hal:
Noble Grand, Mrs Carrie M 5
their isl pi
Fairmount
i
hig t
west lie Cone
5
(iar.
Roland
i Ira D
tt
C. Beale, D. D.
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Viee Grand, Mrs. Bell
Secretary, Misa Kisle B. Moor
Treasurer, Mrs, Annie Put
Right Bupporter to N. G., Miss Brishin
Left Supporter to N. G Minnie Burris
Outside Goardian, Mrs Walker
Inside Guardian, Mr
Chaplain, Mm. Henney
Right Alter Bearer, Mus Til
Left Alter Bearer, Mrs. Lizzie
Right Bupporter to Vice Grand,
Left Supporter to VicoGrand, Mrs
Ss —— A
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SIM SAP PAIS SNA.
Married,
John E. Bubb, of near Colyer, was
married to Mary E. Jordan, of near
Potters Mills, on Wednesday evening
of last week by Rev. Daniel Gress at
the Reformed parsonage,
man
ure
Tale
ie Keller
Emith
Mrs. Crawford
Al
ia Bloom
about 1863. The structure was razed,
the timbers sawed into four-inch plank,
and with it was constructed the dwelling
houses for years occupied by the
Harpsters in Centre Hall, ‘The dwellings
referred to are the two on the south side
of the Reporter office, now owned by C.
D. Bartholomew and D. A. Boozer,
Daniel Wion, a resident of Centre Hall,
assisted in taking down the church, He
was then living on the Harper farm in
a house on the south side of the road,
just opposite the present dwelling on
that farm,
There are a number of people now
living in this vicinity who attended
the old church, and others who assisted
in burying the dead there. Druggist
J. D. Murray, about 1855, helped to ex-
cavate the nine-foot deep grave that
holds the remains of Moses Felmlee, and
with a pick ehiseled the initials © M.
F.” on the headstone that marks the
resting place of that well-known
i
§
who have any connection with the
t
| liquor laws who are favorable to local
[ option. his phase of the
{ problem was presented in a clear and
| foreefal manner, aud it is safe to say
{ that none of his hearers differed with
| him on this point,
Another point brought out by the
weaker was the revenue problem. The
(juor forces everywhere, and in Cen-
Hall especially, have given the
problem much attention, and
narrow minded
ud penurious have been led astray,
The actual figures show that the rev-
enue received by Centre county is not
uflicient support the prisoners
om this county who are serving in
ie western penitentiary. To support
another fact must be
consideration, Gireen
no thirty
popuistion almost as
three
prisoners in the penitentiary in 1908,
it
i
i
{ 5}
tire
| revenue
1 sone instances the
to
figures
into
y, with
years, with
| large as that of Centre, had tut
license for
I's Ha
fron Cen-
been
| agalinel sevenieen prisoners
tre copuly, where license has
atinually granted,
prc
End of Migswart Zine Co
The interest of Centre and Clinton
otintaing iu the Missouri Z ne business
terminated Harry Koller, as
sold at publie the two
#2, including all machinery, and
when
| trustec, wale
ghite and title to one mine of the
Mining and Manu.
near Granby, in
The
M.
thie
In
he ri
‘ennayivania
Tin
©
{a § pany,
{that Hiale, says the Watehman,
i property in by T,
Haven, in
bondholders. It
ardly necessary to asy that the stock-
wit bought
of Lock
tinterest of the
It
| Migvenson,
{holders will not realize ane cent upon
H{helrinvestment while the bondholders
f
or
who stood
the
bought
CSTE
eved that more money will be re
i posing of it now at private
wi LY dis
amie,
Jz
The
a A A SOCAN
‘otter Eleols Sch al Tenchers,
Potter township school board
to elect teachers, The full board, ccm-
posed of the following directors : JA.
Weav:r, president : W. R Nefl, sec
retary ; John A. Heekman, treasurer :
A. C. Ripka, C. W, Black and James
Runkie, being present. The fifteen
schools in the township were
supplied from among the forty or
more applicants, The teschers elected
and the achools assigned them follow :
yville
Tiree Eimer Miller, Potter top,
Foy Decker, Hablersburg
Wm. Heckman, Poller top.
shet's Gap : Charles Hon 1, Potler twp.
1 Springs : Boise Rrows, Potter twp.
Potters Mills Grammar Wetzel, Rebersh'g
Primary : Nellie Mingle, Asronsls'y
ane: Ba Merxinger, Potter twp.
Centre Hill Bruce Ripka, Potter twp.
Nevin Hoy, Hublersburg
Ross Bashman, Centre Hall
H.C. Musser, Rebersburg
Mable Arney, Contre Hall
T. L. Moore, Centra Hall
Jolin C, Bailey, Contre Hall
a ———— ————
The Housemans mold Reunion,
The Housemans, earlier in the
history of Pennsylvania, formed =a
large percentage of the population
about Pine Grove Mills, but now they
Lave scattered to all parts of Pennsyl-
vania, with Blair county as the center.
The various branches of this family
held a reunion at Lakemont park,
near Altoons, and spent the day most
delightfully.
OMicers for the ensuing year were
elected aud the president is W. H,
Houseman, foreman of the Juniata
carpenter shop, and the secretary-
treasurer is W. H. Houseman, Jr. Miss
Ida Houseman was elected recording
secretary and the executive committee
is composed of Grant Houseman, J,
A. Houseman and Mrs. Bheets,
A HAAN
Biguaests to Lutheran Institution,
The Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary
will receive a $50,000 legacy from the
estate of the late J. Harry Frits, who
Tussey Sink
ie0y
(
Fit
On
Crome
Fee HY
Fiam (irove
Earigstown
Manor Hil
Pine Btu ip
Pine
Grove
distributes an sstate estimated at be-
tween $50,000 and $100,000, and the ad-
ditional beneficiaries are as follows :
American Bible Boclety, $300 ; Ameri.
can Tract Pociety, $1000 ; Free and
Accepted Masons of Pennaylvania,
$200 ; National Lutheran Home for
Aged, District of Columbia, $500 ;
Deaconess Board, Evangelioal Tather-
an Church, Baltimore, $700 ; Treeslor
Orphan: ' Home, Loysviile Farm, cost
|
county, but are now engaged in the
pursuit of happiness and the rewards
of faithful endeavors elsewhere, They
still retain pleasant memories of the
friends and former associates who still
reside in their native state,
A few weeks ago the writer saw
mention made of Mrs. Eveline Mc
Claskey, of Plainfield, Illinois, now
ninety-seven years of age and yet in
full possession of her faculties. Many
times have we erjoyed the hospitality
of their always most hospitable of
homes, but we were more than pleased
to learn that this venerable lady of
ever generous impulse is still aliye and
well for her years, Bhe was sn in
spiration among the young people of
Sprucetown and Potters Mills forty
odd years ago when the writer was s
mere boy. It was through her kindly
influence and her activity in the fleld
of a Bunday Behool worker that many
young minds were lead into nobler
ways of doing and thinkiog. She is
certainly kindly remembered by any
of the Reporter readers as one of the
best of souls,
We had a rather backward spring,
8s the saying goes, but since the
middle of May crops liave been doing
fine. Corn is well along for the BEAROD
except on the low lands, where it je
weedy snd small, on account of wet
weather. Last week it rained five
days, and nearly five inches of wate
fel. We also bad some very heavy
rains in May. Corn on up lsnds is
being worked for the fourth time and
will soon be finished. A good stand &
everywhere noticeable. Bmall grai
and grass are very heavy. Barley and
timothy are heading out. Fruit i
scarce excepl berries which are a fair
crop. Prices on all commodities of
the farm are high. Corn retails at 80¢
outs, 60c; barley, 700 to 75¢; hay $8 to
$10 per ton; eggs, per doz; butter,
Ze per pound for dairy; pork on hoof
is worth about $8 per cwt,
Our city trembled from the throes of
old mother earth, who must have had
& bad spell of indigestion on the morn-
ing of May 26th. We fail to scoount
foritin any other way. Yesterday
we viewed wilh interest the partial
eclipse of old sol,
eo,
J. M. ETi¥rLER,
Freeport, Il.
ne rps
From Holldaysbarg,
These lines are from W. E. Hunter,
for some years a resident of Allconss
but formerly from upper Penns Valley
“1 have recently moved from Al-
toona to Holidaysburg, where I have
had a good position as sigosl repair
man, and have charge of all the electro
pneumatic switehivg plants or towers
in Holidaysburg yards of the Pennsy,
ever since Lhe yards were opened three
yeara 8go. These yards were not used
much since the hard times began »
year and a half ago, but business is im-
proving and we expect to be busy
soon.
“I notice times are brisk in Centre
county, where farmers are getting
$1.40 for wheat. I would gladly see
these prices continue if it were not for
the poor working men who must pay
from §1.75 to $200 per sack for flour,
and plenty of them do not have the
money and consequently must go
hungry. The country people do not
see their conditions as we do living iv
the larger towns,
“1 would not want to do without
your excellent paper, and wish it
success,
une 18,
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Wine With the News,
The Philadelphia Record, now en.
tering upon the fortieth year of its sc-
quaintanceship with the world, seems
to have won its great prestige by a
stubborn refusal to be dragged away
from the simplest principle of journal
ism. Sirange as it may seem in these
days of vari-colored emanations from
the printing press, the Record has
never been able to disibuse itself of the
notion that the main duty of a news
paper is to print the news, ;
From its famous first page, whic is
p\tterned after by all newspapers
throughout the land, to the last line of
ita Inst page, the Record is always
chock full of news just simply news.
Aud its countryside news, as well as
its dispatches from afar, has the virtue
of being reliable, :
NS i ——
Grove Meeting.
The members of the Evangelios!
Christian charch, Rev. Bradley, of
Bellefonte, officiating, will hold a
Grove Misting, In Moyer's grove, near
Colyer, Batu evening and Su
morning, st 10 o'clock, F ey
cordially invited to participate in
these services,
The early haymakers found Satur
day a bad day on whioh to cut grass,
us rain followed Ba and Monday,
shop at Bpring Mills Saturday .
A six weeks course In music
taken at Belinsgrove
Musser, of Milthein.
Miss Jessie Kerstetter, a nurse in the
Bellefonte howpital, is at her Lome in
Miliheim on a short vacation.
Dr. G. A. Harter, of aylowr,
transacted business st Coburn, d
home town, several days Isst week
=,
i beifg
M ina
ho
J Mee
Mi
ile ©
Postmaster John W, Kluart
| College, purchased four thoron;
heifers of the Guernsey breed fro
W. Ott for $1 000,
Mr. and Mre, J. C. Collis i. 0
nesburg, and H. C, Johnso:
are visiting friends
guests of the Bpring A
Mrs, George A.
burne, last week, for
a guest of Mra,
Young was a
time ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Walker
Centre Hall, are visiting
daughter, Mrs, H. Vallimont at
Glen, who is seriously ill
writing.
ge
LATS
y Ie
resident here a short
of
their
Pir
Lis
©
Baturday morning Mr. a:
A. Boozer went to Pitis
they will remain wit
Ralph Boozer, snd other ;
friends for ten days or m
An sutomobile line bet we
burg, Millheim sud ¢
started July 1. Two aut
CArTy sixteen passengers ea
put on the line sand make
iny.
Ward Fleming, w
the past school pern
Bellefonte High sch
the position of inetry
ties In the Harrisburg
the next school yes
Mrs. B. P. McAles
with her mother
mings, south of Cen:
and will remain
McAlees is conducting
in Chicago, und ren;
Progress Grang i
regular meeting Saturday evening
7.80. A special program has be
pared, among the speakers being
C. R. Nefl, whose topic will be
interest to sgriculturalists and others
Mr. and Mrs. Harry KE.
Altoons, spent several days
parents in Poller townshis Mr.
Bible is chief clerk in the Brum sugh
general store. He thinks work shout
the shops is picking up, ind cating
that business is growing betier.
w (Reiie
Wilh the
It would be very agreeable to & y
and yet nicer to realizs that the farmers
are about to cut a fine crop of hay, but
the truth is there is not mere than a
half hay crop in this immediate viein
ity. There are some fislds that sre
good, but the mos! of them
Mrs. Domer Emerick and little
daughter Beatrice, of Spring Mille,
were iu Centre Halli last week guests
of Mr. and Mra. M. L. Emerick. They
are visiting while Mr, Emerick is mak-
ing a hand with (he Hagen carpenters,
who are putting up the dwelling
house for L. L. Bmigh, in Centre Hall,
There are many more applicants for
schools in all townships than the
teachers needed, while two vears ago
it was difficult to secure enough teach
ers to fill the places. Tris condition
is due largely to the scarcity of em-
ployment in the centers of industry,
and again, to the incresse in salsry
provided by the state two years ago,
Among the graduates of Pennsyl.
vania State College was Harry P.
Burkholder, of Centre Hill. He took a
fall eourse in Mechanical Engineering.
While at the institution he gave his
studies close attention, and theve is
every reason to believe that he will be
heard of in the fafure in 8 manner to
reflect eredit on his Alma Mater and
Penns Valley, :
For a beginner ou s farm to lose
one of two horses is a serious blow
these days when horse flash js so b igh
in price. That is the bad luck Roy
Shaffer had, who last spring began
farming on the Hauney farm, east of
Old Fort, William Homan and Harry
E Fye, living in the same neighbors
hood as does Mr Bhafler, also have
oad a hospital in their stables, and the
result was one horse dragged out by
Mr, Fye. :
Catebing a trout seventeen and one
half inches in length in a mountain
stream is what makes a fisherman fos!
Joyful without having his bait in a
corked bottle. This good luck came to
John Wilkenson, of Potters Mills,
who knows all the ways of the speckled
hyanties. The trout ( a rainbow ) was
to weigh three and one-half
pounds, and was captured in Laurel
are not,
Run In the vicinity of the dam above
Potters The smenta
get