Marr! d 50 Yours, \ On Tuesday, May 3lst, Nathaniel | Brown and wife ( nes Anna Dunkle) | celebrated their Golden Wedding at! Farmers Mills. Owing to unavoidable | circumstances the affair was a quiet | one. This couple enjoys the respect of | a large cirele of friends, but are opposed | to any great display. They have lived | at their present home since 1868. | They received many letters and wishes for a great many more years of the quiet simple life which they always have lived. Mr. and Mrs. Brown en- joy good heslth and are a good ex- ample of the old line of America’s best citiz ns. " nf a — Marriage wlcenses, David W. English, Clearfield “thel Crompton, Clearfield Thomas W. Robins, Philipsburg Annie Lobb, Philipsburg Clayton J. Wolf, Spring Mills Edyth KE. Steiger, Coburn Jd. Frank Bible, Centre Hiil Elizabe'h E Lose, Coburn Samuel F. Smith, Philipsburg Laura M. Jackson, Philipsburg Btanley V. Bergen, Coal Centre Nellie L. Hopkins, Howard M. E. Hebetling, Pine Grove Mills Della C. Henninger, McAlveys Fort ———— a ff ——————— N. A, Score Book, Learn how to score a baseball game accurately and scientifically if you want to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of the national game. Ten cents and cupon which appears every Sunday in The North American will bring a copy of this valuable book, which includes also blanks enough to score Lhe season’s games, “7 E. E Haniy, Bu Blanche Moyer, Mrs. J. H. Moyer, C Reporter Reglater, Mrs. George Searson, Linden Hall Mrs J. C. Rehm, Bue Mrs Maud Jor Emily Jordan F. C. Hettinger Elmer C. ager, Spring Mill W. 8 Musser and wile, Columbi W. F. Bradiord, Centre Hall Lizzie Runkle, Centre Hall 3arton Fleming, Burn Nannie Vanalmiin, Burnh W. E. Park, New Milford Mae R. Frazier, Centre Hall Roxanna VV, Kline, ¢ tre Hall Pearl M. Su e Hall Mary M. Kline, Centre Hall Austin Long, Spring Mille 8. J. Wagner, Boalsburg Cyrus Wagner, Boalsburg George E. Wagner, State College I A — A —————————— & 5. graves of the Revolutionary soldiers—Bhadacre and Van Doran— in Indian Lane, east of O!d Fort, were decorated by the Reporter force, sat three o'clock, as previously announced. Two handsome Revolutionary fags, farnished by the Bellefonte Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, were planted on the graves, and flowers genercusly contributed by a number of citizens, were strewn about the marker within the railing. Ap Linden Hall. Miss Mary Gregory, of Huntingdon county, was a zuest of Misses Anna and Luells Ross, last week. Mr. and Mrs, Jacob Lee were in Bellefonte on a shopping trip, the last of the week, George C, Meyer, of Milton, was at home last week to attend the funeral of his cousin, B.E. Weber, Mr. and Mrs, George E. Hall and little Virginia are in Huntingdon this week. Mrs. Mary Williams and sister, Mrs, Nettie Auble, of New Hamburg, stop- ped bere for a few days on their return from Lancaster, where they attended the graduation exercises of the Theo logical Seminary. Their brother, Rev, Frederick Stam, one of graduates, en. tered the ministry of the Reformed church. Clyde Wieland and niece, Miss Le- ons Wieland, left Wednesday morning for a week's visit with relatives In Williamsport, Miss Mary Love Campbell spent a few days in Bellefonte, and attended the Memorial services there, Potters Mills Dr. Alexander and wife, spent a fe days at the home of his mother in Mifflin county, Mr. Close was home over Sunday ; he is a night watchman af Burnham, Loyd Smith is at Coburn employed by the Btate Forestry. Miss Ruth Lohr, of Spring Mille, is visiting her sunt, Mrs. Clark Me. Kinney. Mr. sud Mrs. Willle W. Rishel, o Montgomery, Willlam Risbel, and mother, and Johu Bmith and Mrs Windom Gramley, of Bpring Mille, were in Potters Mills on Bunday. On Saturday evening a8 number of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Krise to do honor to their daughter, Miss Bessie, who had reached an anniversary. It wasa complete surprise to the young lady, Bhe received many handsome and use. ful presents, Mrs, Krise deserves much praise for the manner in which ghe entertaloed, and the refreshments were ¢ nt. he evening was most plessantly spent by the fifty guests, Letters are in the Centre Hall pot office nddrested to Mrs. Ann Mills, Mra. Lillie Kokert. Mry. Rosetta M, Li Mra. J. M, Rev, Ham. bor TL. Boston. uns gi Three weeks ago when Mrs, Amos Lee, of near Colyer, was laid to rest no one thought that the next death in that locality would be her husband, but it was, for he died suddenly Wed- nesday noon: Mr, Lee had been out among his neighbors all forenoon, and apparently was as well as ever. At noon be went home, sat down to din. per but afer partaking of a little food he was obliged to leave the table to vomit. His neighbor, William Lee, was called, who assisted him back into the house, where he died a few minutes thereafter while resting in an easy chair, Death was due to paralysis, Mr. Lee was aged sixty-six years, one month, He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Laura Frable, of near Pittsburg ; aleo, a brother, Ira Lee, of Nebraska, and Mre, Arthur Wasson, of near State College, a sister, The time for the funeral had not been arranged for as this lssue of the Reporter went to press, Another veteran was added to the great majority who have passed to the beyond. It was William Hastings, of Gatesburg, a member of Co, I, 21st Penn. cavalry, who died at Jeflerson Hospital, Philadeiphia, Friday of last week, four days after undergoing an operation. He was aged about sixty. six years, and was born in Blair county. Mrs. Hasting, nee Emeline Rider, two sons and three daughters survive, Ioterment was made at Gatesburg, Bunday afternoon. Rev. Finney, of Williamsport, a Presbyterian minister, died at Will iameport. He was a cousin of Dr, W. H. Behuyler, and has been in Centre Hall a number of times since the Iatter is pastor of the Presbyterian church at this place, and on several occasions filled the local pulpit. He is the father of Rev. G. W. Finney, of Huntingdon county, who is also a frequent visitor at the Presbyterian manse, ————— A A AY ———— LOCALS, June came in with s temperature of thirty-nipe, Farmer William Homan has Iarge straw shed completed. Mrs. Domer Emerick, of Bpring Mills, was the guest of Mr, and Mrs M. L.. Emerick, beginning of this week. Hon. his J. C. Meyer, present repre general assembly, announces himself a candidate for a second term, and asks the support of the Democratic voters at the primary election to be held Bat- urday, 4th inst, Miss Mary Potter, west of Centre Hall, is seriously ill. Her sickness began with a severe attack of eczema and later complications developed. Sunday her physician, Dr. J. V. Fos ter, and Dr. J. R. G, Hayes, of Belle fonte, held a consultation. Compsny L sent a detail of soldiers to Centre Hall to perform the ususl Memorial Day honors over Lhe graves of Mr. Murray, a member of the Na- tional Guard, and John Thomas, =a Spanish war soldier, who died In eamp at Chickamauga, Georgis. Mrs. Miles Arney and dsughters Helen and Mary, of Niagara Falls, New York, arrived in Centre Hall Tuesday eveniog, and will remain fora month or six weeks, the guest of Mr, and Mrs. B. H. Arney. Mr. Arney will be here on his vacation sbout the first of July. Among the Reporter's callers thie week were Auostin Long, manager of the C. P. Loong Co. mercantile firm, of Spring Mills ; 8. J. Waguer snd son Cyrus Wagner, of Boslsburg ; and George KE. Mayer, of State College, the latter a musical dealer in that 8 raw shed to be erected by Albert Hpayed, on his farm at Eariystown tenanted by Jerome Auman, is com- pleted. The material used is conerele and the work shows mechanical skill. The timbers are now being framed by the carpenters, \ Yen, itis our ** Jake ' From who | u the Eastern Penitentiary, in Phila. delphia. He is called “our” Jake not boeause we are proud of him ssa citizen bat for the purpose of identifi sa. tion. The statement on the first page of this issue has been verified by a letter | STROKE OF FORT The Bit of Good Luck That Over- tcok Barney O'Connor. WEALTH THRUST UPON HIM. The Visitor That Called to See the Man Who Had Been Injured—The Sight That Greeted Him and the Hasty Proposition He Handed Out. Several years ago two brothers named McDonald were in business in Halsted street. Among the habitues of thelr ~establishment was a man named O'Connor. A map pawmed Anp- derson then was claim ageut for the Klreel raliway company that connected Halsted with Chicago. Barney meky about OU Counor wus a happy-go- chap who dido't worry much unything. He was partial to bis beer, hud po kith or kin to be re- sponsible for, cared Httle for clothes aid worked only when it was abso- lutely essential, which wasn't often. MeDounnld Bros, liked to have Bar. wey around on account of the wit he bad brought with him from the ould sod. nud so they found little tusks for bim to do. One day Barney was loaf ing around McDonald's about half il luminated and in an extremely rosy frame of mind when they decided they wanted some goods over in the city. Burney was delegated to go after them. He stopped at the corner. buffet, hoisted another oue aud took a car for the loup The car was crowded fore and aft and Baroey got on the aft. He didn't much than baifway ou the when there came a joit. The crowd surged back on Baruey, sud he, with several others, was dumped {nto the street. Barvey suffered worse than the rest, as he was underneath. Hut he wasn't hurt badly. He was kpock ed unconscious, but after they carried him into a store and threw cold water on him be came out of it In good shape. Al that remaloed were a few cuts The conductor. however, ex- cited. He ew at the business, and when he took the names apd ad- dresses of the victims of the crash he considerably ng injuries a get ore step Was was got balled Harney's more grave than After ness he Perhaps fittie be made they really were bis dizzl on upowny and bought his stuff for the McDonalds. He niso visited a drinking piace on Randoiph street. It was there that learved of a clam that was (0 be that night a saloon on lower stew) of this pealed to Barpey, sod be be ob hand He viong sbout Decame superioyoos, i roRe Barney ib LE i VC Counor got over went he held Hail ap resolved to ake nt Celebirntious sort was 3 had a ok bey lovely time th i132 0% ie festivities Arguments midst of forensic numbered sud "es iu the sticulls followed froth, aod the Connor was amang sivin How be cot ¢ explain ent up his room he couldn't He sure was some t do to him tel It was walloping be ever had cobierentis What they did wouldn't take long WW the cotunletest eXperive y ) He slept late ved When he woke up he later. He g undesirable after an at. tempt or two at it, he staved in bed, About 2 ocioek in the afternoon the andiord of the rooming Bouse came up snd told Bar a man wanted 10 see Bim. Seldon bad Barney bad visitors, tod was aroused put { wasnt strong eabugh to induce him got lie told the landiord to hate the man sent up to the room. Anderson, out to settle early and ivekd the came in and took a ouk ut Barney. He nearly faloted. “It | get out of this on less than $1.- 00 I'n ncky,” te told himself hen be proceeded to basivess, “It kind bunged sou up, didn't it? be began ax a feeler. He couldn't fur be had a conscience, “Well, same.” acknowledged Barney, got gv the pertinence of the juestivu, but realizing its’ truth. “You kuow, & sult always involves a Jot of delay and trouble. and the company has better facllities, and it's better for the plaintiff to settle” — “Wot ure sez talkin® about? Barney broke in. “Why, I'm from the street railway, ind we want to see if we can't fix this up for you for getting burt, We want to do what's right; but! of course, you understand” — Barney saw a great light, him forget his woes. “Do yez tiean ye want to pay me fer fallin’ off the car yistiddy ?" be asked. "That's the idea” answered Ander: son. “Well, bere 1 agr™ eaid Barney. “How much am | offered 7 Anderson hesitated. “Uh~er-1 think-er-how'd two fifty wished Lie found could have slept novi #0 fie ¥ Lin ot irlosity tes 5 © up rush, be © sy lexs tad esr ising It made ille, to friends in Centre Hall, The commencement exercises of the Bellefonte High School will be held this ( Thursday ) afternoon. Monday of last week Buperintendent Jonas E. Wagner announced the class honors, and the highest honors were awarded Raymond Jenkins, a iad who frequent. ly comes to Centre Hall as the guest of Mr. and Mr. D. J. Meyer, Mr. and Mra, W. 8. Musser, of Co- lumbia, for several days were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bradford, in Centre Hall, Mr. Muosser like Mr, Bradford, is a raliroad sgent, the for mer having for a number of years been located at Bpring Mills, but since has been at several points, each time securing 8 more desirable plese. Of course, before returning to Columbia they visited among friends in and “1 think It’s worth at least five” be replied, “Now, look here” explained Ander. son, “if you fight this case 1t'll cost you at least $100 for a lawyer. You might get $300 in a trinl, and still agidln you might get nothing. It's al ways n good idea” — “D' yez mean ye'll give me $2507 interrupted O'Connor, sitting up quick: ly despite his aches, “That's it.” replied Anderson, so fas. einated Ly the picture of war's horrors portrayed by Barbey's face that he falled to notice the surprise in his tones, “I'l take it" sald O'Connor In a hurry. “Bring it to me all in quar ters.” ~Chicago Tribune, The period of deepest from 8 o'clock to b. aleep varies and we present to you a “GEARLESS Its name describes it of trouble, or light, on the wagon in bette without tearing off the leaver o as other loaders do. can buy, but it is the best one, asked for them. up onto the wagon ; it does not clogging. The Gesrless is sold The Gearless will pick up and 1 prof those that have gone before, hay freely passes The Lancaster rake is driven frc nothing is lost in complicated n By the use of three sets of rakin The machine will rake JH CENTRE clover few hay tools and assure you that it will be well worth ” HAY LOAD! r shape without chewiog it up, r without threshing out the seel They are worth more than is need a watchman to keep it from on ils merits, because it never fails to perform the work it is sold to d itl, oad winrows and hay cocks which other machines cannot handle. which yin the main axle ; nachivery. the power is all utilized in the working of the g bars there is obtained slow speed, which is especially desirabl clean the shortest blue grass as well as the heaviest timothy & S. E. WEBER HALL & OAK HALL STATION m= J uesday night George B. Harsh barger, west of Centre Hall, bricame seriously ill. He is suffering from san affection of the heart. Sanday evening Rev. Daniel Gress preached a special sermon to the sur- viviog veterans of the civil war, who attended the services in a body. Mra. Mary Dingess has been serious! ill during the past woek or more, suil- ering from erysipelas. Bhe is past eighty-one years of sge, although in very good health until attacked by this disease, The Humane French Boatman and the Dead Englishman. A long expected French lugger was seen making for the roadstead. and | the Lowestoft free traders were on the alert, anxiously seeking an oppor tunity for communicating with her crew, While they waited for a lapse of vigilance on the part of the excise men a boat was lowered from the jug: ger and rowed toward the shore, A | curious crowd of beach men _and ex. cise men aswepibled to weet her, and as she came io on the crest of a roller it was observed that she contained a | coffin, The French boatmen had a mourn- | ful tale to tell. Un board the lugger | had been an EngBshman suffering | from au illness which soou proved fa- | tal. Io bis last moments of conscious. | ness be had begged the captain vot to | bury him at sen, but to keep bis body until a resting place could be found | for It under the green turf of a church. | yard in bis native land. Sympathy with his sud fate sod the knowledge that the hngger was uot fur from the | English const had induced the captain | to consent, and now he had sent the body ashore for burial. In spite of his broken English the Frenchmen's spokestuan told his tale well Both excise men and beach men especially the latter—lowndly expressed their admiration of the captain's con- duct. A parson was summoned, and in a little while a mournful procession made its way from the beach to the churchyard. Even the chief officer of the excise men was present and is sald to have shed tears. That night the local “resurrection. ists” were busy, aed at dawn the churchyard contained a desecrated grave. A little way inland, however, in the midst of the marshes, a smug: glers’ store received the addition of a coflin filled with silks and Ince “Highways and Byways lo East An glia,” by W. A, Dutt. men verrectea: Mr, Struckoll~Thut there | felier says be's goin’ 1o make a bust, of me. Mra , SPRING SUITS For Men, Young Men «and Boys... We are this year handling a class of Clothes that are recognized throughout the land as the best, They are the BENJAMIN, made in New York, and are hand-tailored in more spots than any other rcady-mades. The prices of our Men's Suits range from $8 to $28. As to our Boys’ Clothing it is by far the the very best we have ever had and priced more moderate- ly than ever before. The prices of our Boys’ Suits range from $1.50 to $7. 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