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Barn Barned,
The large barn on the Ricker home-
stead farm in the east end of Nittany
Valley, in Lamar twp., Clinton Co.,
owned by Samuel L. and Charles L.
Ricker, the dairymen, with eight
head of horses, one cow, a number of
farm implements, and 200 bushels of
barley in the granery, unthreshed
wheat from forty acres and about
twenty acres of oats, besides a large
quantity of bay, was destroyed by
fire, from some unknown cause, Bun-
dry morning between four and five
o'clock. The fire is altogether unac-
counted for. The loss is about $5000,
$2800 insurance was carried in the
Sugar Valley company.
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Classis Committee Work,
The executive committee of West
Susquehanna classis will meet in the
Reformed church, West Milton, today
{ Thursday ), to transact business rel-
ative to several pastorates in the class.
is district, among which will be to
confirm, if found in order, the call of
Rev. H. I. Crow, to the new charge| Tuesday of last week, at 12 o'clock
consisting of Hublersburg and Zion | Doon, John B. Crissman, of Naginey,
charges; to dismiss Rev. 8, H, Deitzel | and Mies Myrtle M. Treaster, of Mil-
to Pittsburg Synod; to appoint a com- | roy, were married at the Evangelical
mittee of supply for the reconstructed | parsonage, Spring Mills, by Rev, D, C.
Nittany Valley charge. The com-|Caris. Mr. Crissman is an energetic
mittee consists of Rev. Daniel Gress, | young man, and the bride is the ac
Rev. D. W, Donat, and R. O. Spess- | complished daughter of James R.
ard, Ph. D. Treaster. The bridal couple departed
on a tour including Buffalo and Niag-
ara Falls,
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JOHN MERSE.
John Meese, one of Bellefonte's most
prominent aud highly respected citi-
zens, dled very suddenly Tuesday af-
ternoon at 2: 30 o'clock. At about
two o'clock that morning Mr. Meese
was suffering from illness, whizh was
thoaght to have been due to bilious-
ness. Later the sickness disappeared
to a large extent, and by noon he felt
“as good as ever,” as he expressed it.
During the afternoon he remained at
home, and just a few minutes before
his death, Mrs. Meese had been in his
room and thought him in fine spirits,
Bhe had occasion to leave the room for
a few moments, and when she return.
ed her husband was still in death,
Death was due to a clot of blood form-
ing on his heart.
Mr. Meese was born in Bellefonte
almost seventy years ago. From there
he removed with his parents to
Howard, where he remained until
sixteen years of age. He then came to
Bellefonte and entered the store of D.
M. Wagner, then a prominent general
merchant. Later he engaged with
other merchants, and twenty-seven
years ago he began business for him-
self, continuing the same until his
death, He was highly regarded as a
business man, and was successful in
conducting his business affairs.
Mrs. Meese, nee Luticia Lucas, also
of Howard, survives, as do also a
daughter, Mrs. J. Will Conley, and a
granddaughter, Miss Nellie Conley.
Both the dsughter and the grand.
daughter were absent from home when
the father died, having been in the
south.
The following brothers and sisters
also survive, namely, Jacob, New
York; George, Washington, D, C.;
Lewis, Pittsburg ; Mrs. R. H. Ruther-
ford, Zanesville, O. ; Mrs. Nancy Hol-
lar, Pittsburg ; Mrs. Andrew Morri-
son, Williamsport ; Mrs. Shuman
Pletcher, Howard.
JOHN, K. HOSTERMAN, \
The death of John K. Hosterman
occured at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Clayton Weaver, ar Woll’s Store,
where he bad made his home during
the past five years, Tuesday evening, |
aged eighty-three years. Death was |
due to the ravages of age. |
Interment will take place Friday |
morning, Rev. Welzel, of the Reform- |
ed chuich, to cfliciate,
The deceased lived in the com.
munity in which be died for many
years, having gone there from Mill-
heim when but a boy, His wife
preceded him to the grave five years
ago. There survive seven children,
namely: Mrs. Uriah Spangler, Heston,
Kaness; Dr. G. W. Hostermap,
Centre Hall; Edwin (Gi. Hosterman
Woll's Btore; Mra. W. B. Shaffer,
Madisonburg ; Mrs. Wallace Kreider,
Madisonburg ; Mra. Clayton Weaver,
Wolf's Store; and Dr. Thomas CC,
Hosterman, Lincoln, Nebraska,
MRS. ADAM NEARHOOD.
Mra, Nearhood, widow of the late
Adam Nearhood, died Wednesday
afternoon at the home of her son,
George Nearhood, in Centre Hall
She was well advanced in years, and
had been confined to the house for a
number of years on account of illness,
MADE
The remains of Bruce Underwood,
son of Zeph, Underwood, of Bellefonte,
were brought to Bellefonte for intei-
ment. He was working in the rail.
road yards at Duluth, Minnesota, and
was killed by a train striking him,
You are cordially bid-
den to survey the au-
thoritative New York
AUTUMN and
WINTER
FASHIONS in
BENJAMIN
CLOTHES
Mr. Underwood’s sister, Mrs, Joseph
Twitmeyer, of Bunbury, sccompanied
by her eight year old daughter came to
Bellefonte to attend the funeral. Oop
the way there the child grew sick, and
Tuesday she died from diphtheria.
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Orissman Treaster,
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Birthdays Bemembered,
ann bestim—
Ladies’ Gun Metal button
wing tip, $250, at Yeaget's,
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Ladies’ patent colt button
2 00, at Yeager's,
Monday evening the home of D. C.
Krebs, of State College, was taken by
storm during Mr. Krebs’ absence. His
daughter Margaret arranged the aflair
to a successful surprise, though it was
her own birthday as well as that of
both her parents. Many valuable pres-
ents were brought and elegant refresh-
ments served.
On the same evening Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Lytle, on the Branch, gave a
birthday party to the younger set in
honor of their eldest daughter, Verns,
who attained her sixteenth birthday.
Many fine presente were presented and
of course there was an elaborate spread.
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Marriage Licenses,
Albert F. Lingle, Spring Mills
Emma Walizer, Bmullton
shoes,
For Men and Young
Men now on exhibition
at the
NEW YORK |
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or
shoes,
ARM FOR BALE-Th«
in Poller township
private sale. It conts
mountain land, ad)odh
the most productive
For further particuls
sep
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purch
wit
od clothes chest. A liberal price v
—
The grace and good form of
Benjamin Clothes will im-
press you at a glance, but
it takes wear to demon- Fired Bemjersino atin
Strate their real worth. oe
Benjamin Clothes owe their surpassing distinction, emphatic grace and exquisite finish to the lact that
they are made in New York, by the highest talented designers and tailors. They are moderately priced.
» Ens ~
George L. Johnston, Williamsport in Clot hes
Lula McQuillen, Williamsport
Raymond R. Fisher, Wingate
E'sle Boob, Wingate
James A. Burrell, Pine Grove Mills
Mary B. Randolph, Pine Grove Mills
Harry G. Brownstein, Puilsdelphis
Leah Tress, Philipsburg
James M. Hawkins, Philipsburg
Mary Miller, Philipsburg
Oscar M. Zong, Beliefonte
Bertha M. Garver, Pleasant Gap
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Reformed Chareh Struck by Lightning.
During the storm which passed over
this places Thursday evening, of last
week, the Reformed church was
struck by an electric bolt. Beveral
openings were made in the slate roof,
and the wood-work of the tower
slightly damaged.
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LOCALS,
A MANURE DISTRIBUTER
MRS. SARAH HELLER
At'the advanced age of eighty-seven
years, eleven months and seventeen
days, Mrs. Sarah Heller died at her
home at Rockville, near Rebersburg,
Friday of last week. Interment was
made Tuesday, Rev. B. R. M. Bheeder
officiating.
The deceased was the widow of
Peter Heller, and was the mother of
nine children, two daughters and
seven sons, four of whom survive,
HANDLED BY
JOHN T. NOLL,
PLEASANT GAP, PA
Boys’ high cut moose hide shoes,
$3.00, at Yeager's.
For FALE~A car load of salt and
sweet potatoes, C. P. Long, SBpriog
Mills, Pa.
The Centre Hall Evaporating com-
pany is prepariog to handle the apple
crop in Penns Valley.
Mrs. B. G. Wolf, of Bpring Mills,
has gone to the city for her fall and
winter millinery goods and will re-
turn Monday.
Mrs. Lucy Henney went to Phila
delphia Wednesday morning, to pur-
chase her fall and winter goods, Bee .
her opening announcement elsewhere i
"ses 1 00TWEAR
guest of her mother-in-law, Mrs Sarah
Stover, in Centre Hall, and will re- |
main until after the sale of the latter's :
person al effects, Saturday, For Ladies, Men
an
For real Hve news of the football :
Children
world read the Philadelphia Press
every day, for they publish a complete —
Golden Brown Snede
Gun Metal
report of all big games, as well as the
“te Box Calf he
Also Painting and Decorating of
all kinds, Paints, Window Shades,
kept in stock.
furnished,
etc, Estimates
ALL, WORK DONE IN
FIRST-CLASS WORK-
RACHAEL MEEK, MANSHIP MANNER.
Miss Rachael Meek, eldest daughter
of ex-Henator P. Gray Meek, died
Tuesday afternoon. Hhe had been in
delicate health for six or more years,
but during the most of the time was
able to be about. Eaturday she was up
street, ministering to the needs of a
sick friend, but Bundsy she took
violently ill, became unconscious and
remained in that condition during
that day.
For a number of years, Miss Meek
was a valuable assistant on the Demo-
cratic Watchman, editing one or more
of its special departments with ability.
Interment will be made Friday,
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Ruth Pearl, aged two months and
seven days, daughter of Mr, and Mre,
iT MAS THE ABOVE PULVERIZING AND DiS
TRIBUTING MACHINERY TO WORK WITH
"WRESULTS” OUR MOTTO
ame mm——
Mrs. Ina Stover, of Alloona, ia the
The NEW IDEA Manure Spreader is only one of first-class farm machines we handle. The
name of this spreader represents what may be expected of it. You may be using a manure spreader, but if
you once see the NEW IDEA work, observe its light draft, and its general make-up for durability, you
will agree that there is a higher degree of excellence in spreaders than you were acquainted with before.
The NEW DEA Spreader presents new ideas in manure spreading.
smaller games from all nearby loeal-
ties.
William A. Roush, one of the old-
time citizens of Howard township,
J. H. & S. BE. WEBER,
CENTRE HALL & OAK HALL, PA,
Joseph Baylor, of Reedaville, died on
14th instant. Interment was made at
Bamuel Lyon, in Curtin’s Gap. He
was eighty-two years old and during
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Oar Rubber Line is Composed of
SNAGPROOF
Charch Hill cemetery, near Reedaville,
Rev. W. Bhafler, officiating.
* We had a little treasure once,
i VATE SALE —
Funes AL at private sale the Jacob
near Farmers Mills, in Giegs sown,
wy Bh in a Ton,
The Reporter's Segls or,
Mrs. Ada M. Runkle, Potters Mills
Mrs. 8%. La Gron New York City
Grace Armbruster, Bellefonte
the war served as a private in com.
pany I, Fifty-firet Pennsylvania
Volunteers,
| Noose farm,
| ship, containing
#he was our joy and pride,
We loved her, ahi. perth too well,
For soon she slept and died.
All Is dark within our dwelling,
Lonety are our hearts today,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
Miss Lizzie Btalker died at Wilkivs.
burg, and the remains were interred at
Graysville Tuesday morning. Bhe wes
aged seventy-six years, snd died Fri
day from stomach trouble, Bhe wee
one of the early settlers in the glades,
and was a member of the Presbyterian
Miss Anna Mitterling at present is
visiting friends in Altoona. After
spending about two weeks In the
Mountain City she will stop oft for a
short time at Pittsburg before leaving
for Chicago, the home of her brother,
Charles Mitterling, with whose family
she will remain for some time,
After the regular meeting of the
Masonic lodge, in Centre Hall, Mon.
day evening, a number of the mem-
MISHAWAKA
~The best lines on the market,
Pleased to have you call,
C. A. Krape
Spring Mills « « « Pa.
Fe a i I lB
Mr. and Mre. J. W. Dashom, Tussey-
ville
Mrs. Della Reesner, Pittsburg
Charles E. Price, Madison
Anna B. Condo, Centre Hall
J. F. Bituner, Spring Mills
Arthur H. Shank and wife, Typane
George B. Spohn, Huntingdon
gle, Louise Brachbille, Elsie ‘Rankin,
Rose Fauble, Edna Meyer, Bel lefonte :
Bula Dundora, Reading
Mrs. El {za Smith, Centre Hill
John M. ¥line, McCline
Charles ( I. Muck. Lewistown
Mrs. C. L.. Tho. mas, Spring Mills
Henry 1/ingle, Tusseyville
G. W. Sinith, M.omganza
Chas, 8. Smith, C. ntre Hall
Clara M. Lob: wagh, 1 ‘hiladel phia
Belle Byers, ( ‘hamber. burg
Mayme Zorby, Nittany
3 tre Hall
Mrs. E, 8. Rip ka, Cen Centre Hall
os. There are
and outhes
JOHN W. NEES!
A.B. HOMAN,
No. 1004, 15th Ave, Altoona, Pa.
that he ls a practices
of nr
1. F. ROAN,
Lemont, Pa,
Bell ‘Phone, (0.50p. 10)
Me, hd Ne Benj. Yocum, ‘Shamokin
r. A. L. Richards, Freepo rt. Illinois
Katie Zong, Milton yo
Mrs. Agnes Meyer, Linden Hall
Esther Raymond, Linde ;, Hall
H. E. Shirk, Centre Ha |
Mrs. J. A. Dailey, Sau’ sburg
C. ¥. Rossman, Sighe ills
Leo. H. Kemper, Shar okin
8. M. Campbell, Milt gin
Wilmer Harter, Millr qont
J. Dv Houser, State
M. Ww. Yoder, ;
Hazel and Bye rs Ripka,
Mrs. B. ¥. Roe jor, Potters Mills
| 3 Mrs, Ada M.. Runkle, Potiers Mills
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bers and their wives and ladies took
supper at the Old Fort Hotel. The
party consisted of Mr. and Mes. A.
Walters, Mr, and Mrs, William Shel.
ton, Mr, and Mrs. William Groff, Mer,
and Mrs, J. H. Hoffman, Dr. and
Mrs. John Hardenberg, of Millhelm :
Mr. and Mrs. H, F, Ross Mr. an
n Mil;
Wanted !
nn
Local Agent to advertise and
introduce the new educational
work,
WEBSTER'S
UNIVERSAL
DICTIONARY and
ATLAS of the WORLD.
Must be educated and able to (amish
good references as to ability and character
The SAALFIELD PUB, CO,
; AKRON, oM10 |
TDER PRESS NOTICE =~ The .
announces that he will ha oder
pres A Scat, every Tues, wo further
J. ¥. TREASTER,
church, Two sisters survive,
~ An infant child of Mr, and Mure,
Newton Boyer, of Asronsburg, died
Inst week. Interment was made Sat
urdsy, Rev. B. R. M. ¥ of-
ficiating.
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Wanrep—October 2, 4 and 5, a car
Joad of wind-fall and shaken apples, Boozer sud Mi Paha MoCormick,
_ Alko, car load of hand-picked apples. | yo, o raveling In automobiles driven
D SOWS AND HEIFER POR SALE —
ERE
Mauy ar aan will swear to & thing | of the best cows Ri ENAV
that he wr juldn’t be ' OO. Spring
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