VOL. LXXXIV. THE ORPHEAN MUSICAL CLUB, The Third Number in the Centre Hall Leo- ture Course Will Appear, Tuesday Eve- ning, [Oth Instant, The Ophean Musical club will ap- pear, in Grange Arcadia, as the third number in the Centre Hall Lecture Course, Tuesaday evening, 10th inst, Thisjis the last musical number in the course, and is of such a quality that it should not be missed by any one who can at all get into the hall on that night. They have had phenomenal suc- cess in their past seasons and are more generously equipped than ever to please the public the coming season. They are versatile, artistic, capable of giving a widely diversified pro- gram, consisting of vocal quartets, horn quartets, solos, illustrated songs aud impersonations, They have an extensive repertoire of vocal music apd in the classie,] humorous and comic selections are equally at home, their voices blending in a perfect harmony, giviog the effect of a deep- toned organ. In) the pathetic they excel, as their sympathetic rendition gains the heart fof their audience, while their comic songs are true to life and are sung with vim. They are to be especially commended for their perfect articulation, the story of each song beipg clearly brought out. —————— Dettz-Kamp, The bome of Mrs. 5. R. Kamp, in Lock Haven, [on the evening of the 21st ult, was the scane of a quiet but pretty wedding, in which her daugh- tor Miss Edna Clair Kamp and Tor- rence Leroy Deitz were the principale, The ceremony was performed by Rev, Jacob Diehl, pastor of the Lutheran church, in which the bride has a prominent connection, The young couple were unattended, but there were two ribbon bearers. The wedding march was played by Mrs. P. BR Kamp, and as the minister and the bride and groom were engag- ed in golog through the ceremony, “ Take The Ring,” by Beallini, was played. The Kamp home was beautifully decorated with Lolly, ground pine and flowers. The supper was a bountecus aflair, The bride is known to a number of the younger people in Centre Hall and throughout the valley, where, wilh her mother, she frequently visited, The groom is an energetic young man and is a esslesman for W. W, Dampsy, a wholesale lumber dealer in Johnstown. Nex! spring the couple expect to begin housekeeping in Harrisburg. The wedding trip will take Mr, and Mrs. Dietz to Clarksburg, West Vir- ginia, Washington, Baltimore and other poiots. \ The Marray Froperty Sold b —r— PR Druggist J. D. Murray sold his dwelling house and the furniture store room on an adjoining lot to Bawm- uel W. Moore, of Germsutown, Phils- delphia. Mr. and Mrs. Moore, during last Beptember, for several woeks were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John C, Rossman, in Centre Hall, and while here they became so attached to the place that they determined to locate here permanently, provided a suitable property could be purchased, which was done through Mr. Rossman, The Murray house was partly built about 1854 by a Mr, Klepper, and the shop probably a year later by Mr, Murray, and for many years was occu. pied by Mr. Marray, who by the way in the oldest person in Centre Hall and also lived here continuously for a longer period than any other former or present resident, Mr. Moore, for twenty-two years, was one of the real estate agents for the Real estate Trust Company, in Philadelphia. He is a native of Lan- caster, and Mrs. Moore when a girl lived in Williamsport, I —— A po —— Installation of Rebokah OfMoars, Mrs. Mollie Hoy, District Deputy President, installed the following persons in offic: of the Lady of the Valley Rebekah Lodge, December 6h. Noble Grand, Mm, Tammie Keller Viee Grand, Miss Bertha MeCormick Secretary, Miss Elsle Moore Treasurer, Mra. Lillie Moore Warden, Miss Tillie Keller Conductor, Mrs. Lucy Henney Chaplain, Mrs, Susan Lutz Inside Guardian, Miss Mary Potter Outside Gaardian, Mra. Bell Whiteman Right and Left Altar Bearers, Hattie Walker and Nellie McCormick Right and Left Bupporters to N, Puff and Mrs. J. H. Weibly Right and Left Supporters to V, G., Mm. Anna Puff and Miss Roxanna Brisbin Mrs, Hoy was accompanied by Mr. Hoy and Mr. and Mrs. Hazel, of Bellefonte Rebekah Lodge. After a social period was en) ryed, re- freshments were served, G., John The postoffice at Bucknell is to be discontinued, which means that Bucknell Ualversity and surrounding country will bave free delivery service irom Lewisburg, W LETTERS FROM NSUBSURIBERS, Reporter Subscribers’ Correspondent Col umn--New Department. Dear Edito! Reporter : For several issues of your very in- teresting paper I have not seen any articles in the ‘' subscribers’ column,” which Is the fist one looked for by the writer whose memory goes back to the time when an old biacksmith shop standing on the northeast corner, where the Brush Valley road crosses the turnpike, was all there was to be seen of what is now Centre Hall. The old stages, drawn by four horses from Bellefonte to Lewistown, were all the attractions in those days. They carried the mail, and the post office was at the Old Fort, as I have mentioned in a former letter, This reminds me of an event that occurred in later yeara when Centre Hall was booming, The Reformed church was built aud a conference of ministers was held in it. After the synod was over the ministers returned to their homes, and the old stage was loaded with them. As the coach was going down the hill near the Od Fort, a burr was lost from the front axle ; the wheel came off, upsetting the coach and spill- ing the occupants promiscuously before the team was stopped. After learn. ing that no one was seriously injured, one of the ministers made the remark that the driver had a new way of “HBpreading the Gopal,” Bome of the old residents will probably recall the occurrence. Oa Decembar 23, 1881, the Centre county teaches institute was held in Thomas Holihan was the county superintendent of schools, and the witty remarks made by him through the sessions were highly appreciated by those in attend- ance. Toe writer recalls the names of a score or more who were present and would like to hear from any of them through this column. Prof. Holihano had charga of tha Centre Hall schools at that time, and between eighty and piuety scholars were enrolled. J. D Murray was then president of the school board. The death of James moved another old friend and former neighbor of the writer, In“1850 he was one of his papils st the Pium Grove school hodse. He was a stu- dious schol sr and also took su active part in sioging sod spelling schools held in the same place. In memory he remains with us. Peics to his ashes, Perhaps I am tresspassiog too much on your spaces, but I hope that some of those who were with us io those days, will let us hear from them through the Reporter, A. Keller re Yours truly, HENRY Dasugnr Kalamez ro, Michigan, [ This erlumn, and more if neces. sary, is at the disposal of the Raporter subscribets. We will be pleased to hear from any or all of them ————— A A AI LOCALS, H. G. Hartline, move his bakery Millheim. Mre. W. B. Masser, of Columbia, was io Centre Hall last week, having come to Bpriog Mills to attend the funeral of an aunt, Mrs. Heory Gent. z4ll, a resident of York, Two days after Christmas a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. William MoClena- han, in Centre Hall. The drayman is unusaally proud of the fact that with- in a short time a babe will lisp t» him “ papa. One of the handsomest calendars of all isthe one sent out by the National Stockman and Farmer, Pittsburg, It will ba sent to any one who will send ten cents to pay package and postage. Bend for it. An egg weighing four ounces and measuring seven and seven-esighths inches and six and three-eighths inches in circumference was found among & number of ordinary sizad ones by George B. Btover, in Mill. heim. B. D. Brisbon & Company have commenced cutting timber on the Harper tract, emst of Centre Hall They have a little sawing to do on the Hennigh tract, at Indian lane, and after that Is done the mill will be moved to the tract mentioned above. The following is from the Mifflin. burg Telegraph : Messrs, Glenn and Eugene Leitzsil, who are employed in New York City and their brother Psul, who holds a position In Pitts burg, are spending their holiday va- cation pleasantly with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Leitzell. , A #00 was born to Mr, and Mrs, George B. Black, (at Farmers Mills, Just before the close of the old year, Within a short time they will come to Centre Hall, and will move lato the house in which Postmaster G, M, Boal lives, it being the Intention of Mr. Boal, who is Mr. Siack’s grahd- father, to board with them, and, of will to the baker, from Coburn By HENRY W. Indian legend had it that the Storm God loved a certain beech tree that grew | close beside the banks of Pine creck, in | Penns Valley. It was a slender tree, its | bark was smooth, and its outline so | rounded and graceful that it resembled | the nude figure of a beautiful woman. | Its outstretched horizontal branches | were like the arms and the interwoven | leaves like the heavy mass of hair of | some ethereal creature. The Storm God, | through this love affair, was said to have | shown his favor to the entire species of | beeches by making them immune from | lightning. While the awful strokes | trees remained untouched. When an electrical storm approached the Indians sought shelter under beeches, shunning roeks or caves or oth- er places of safety, for under the beech bows seemed to be the only position which was absolutely safe. The beautiful ’ the beech tree that the a radius of many hundreds of miles. Those who lived near it, worshipped be- appeared to offer prayerful tributes at intervals of increasing frequency. The Storm God was constantly show- ing his fealty to his love by impressive demonstrations of his powers. When sacred roots aw ay the pious up and trees on every side of the beech would be ripped from their by its fury, but would fall in such to i as to cause no danger visitors, After a time every tree in the vicinity of the graceful beech was dead and it and twisted tops of the No one could fail but f 3 - ofl the potency other timber be these evidences Storm God's love. The region where the bee became known the Valley of Beech, aod was famous wherever Indians congregated over the destiny of the in the beech tree a treo grew as Redskins liv OE ay powerful Muntain | vale, was motarch and warrior named liver, was absolute, having been rendered im- preguable by a seemingly endless line of victorious battles and single encounters. His personal appearance belied h valor, is repu- tation for and thin. His face, however, was re- markable, character fairly blazing from | his deep-set black eyes, whi tween an enormous crooked skin very dark, being almo black as that of negro. The had always come off victor in every siz he had had the nose, His Was 9 + gle combat yr iund to lose four sons in duels of rival tribes, SWAY seemed destined to be continued by his soul surviving son, Red Panther. This peculiarly named youth was as peculiar looking as his cognomen. Up- | like h is father, very tall and powerfully made, aad his hdir was as red | as brick dust. skin, and eyes that had a yellowish red glint. He was a mighty hunter, both of | human and animal victims, and wore, although he was but eighteen years old, | one hundred scalps on his belt. He was | haughty and cruel his early success in ! life having appareatly “ turned head." While his father and all the rest of the | tribe, as well as thousands of Indian pilgrims, professed the deepest reverence | for the gacred beech tree, Red Panther scoffed at the traditions that clustered | around it, and often swore be would! some day cut it down with his hatchet, to show his disbelief in the superstition | He was what might be termed an Indian | agnostic, for he openly declared the | world to be the product of the merest | chance. Old chief Mountain River adored his | wayward son, but worried constantly lest he make good his threat and fell the holy beech. He consulted the sooth- sayers, who informed him if such came to pass, the whole valley would be swal- lowad up in a sudden convulsion of na- ture, and that not a soul would survive, | Every time the old chieftain begged his | son to never mention destroying the sa~ cred tree, the younger Indian would throw chips of wood in his father's face and walk away, laughing. One bright morning an Indian runner dashed into the settlement to announce that Red Panther had broken all records for hunting, and would arrive in two hours to celebrate his triumph. The tents and trees were all gaily decorate d for his arrival, and the affectionate old chief, his council, the soothsayers, and the members of the tribe marched out to greet him, When he saw hig father he calmly an- nopnced that he had killed, by driving them over a high precipice into Penna creek, five hundred elk, one thousand wi th young i braves and his he was He had a bronze colored | his | SHOEMAKER hun- dred bears, one hundred wolyes and fifty panthers, as well twenty which had lately strayed down from the Adirondack the buffaloes, one thousand deer, one Hs moose, north, The animals had been collected on the wilderness in brink after days of beating by several hundred tribesmen, and when they were Red Pan- ther stepped foreward, accompanied by all crowded together in peril, a score of his favorite braves, and drove them down to a horrible death, To show his indifference, he had re- fused to allow the carcasses to be touch- Old Moun- embraced him tenderly, were affected by this touching scene, Jut the old ruler's joy was brief, for Red Panther deelaimed in a speech, in which he praised his own skill as a nim- the There was a and old River fell dead in a as revived $ faint, 1:48; Gis ~ with When h With peal of th wed by toing. a hi freak of the jiresent deous Evervone hundred savages WAS ant. When they got heir feet they the lifeless body of ted Panther lying across the newly kin. Mountain River was the first to reach sson's body ten. to as stone } ai | rye { ‘ t side. and lifted up r Not a ma k of any kind was ody, bn + 0 Ww ief assembled rs around him, and it was even if he had been Kiuied rile ra Op hattld 3 “ Tuege, prayers shiowid be offe red tr 11a WOU t vn # WIOUS YOURE Hah 3 In thi st00d, yawns Io th of © i iay it 18 Known Wuresque The : i burn branch of the Sene Panther tere descend have en i thr world, and there) for the chase and the ability to conquer death. It was decided to lay Red Pan- ther’s body in state in the largest of the subterranean chambers and begin pray- ers to have the breath restored to him. a magnificent bier, draped with every manner of Indian At sundown, on deposited in the cavern. Chanting wierd funeral music, the g i of honor withdrew, leaving the corpse alone in its natural sepuich er, In the morning Mountain River was to return with his wise men and priests uard would relent, and restore to life the In- When the procession reentered the cave, at the appointed time, they saw, by their wavering pine torches, that a strange miracle had happened, and that never more would Red Panther appear in their midst. During the night, water, dripping from the roof of the vault, had turned to solid stone, entirely covering the body and the Nothing was visible except the mass of recently formed rock, which preserved the outlines of the body and of the sar- cophagus, though they were buried un- der untold layers of crystals. Fearing another sacrilege, Mountain River and his followers reverently with- drew, leaving Red Panther to sleep his last sleep undisturbed. Later, the mouth of the cave was blocked with heavy stones to prevent intrusion, and it was not until centuries after the last Redskin in the Valley of the Sacred Beech Tree had vanished, that drifts of logs from the s pring floods reopened the entrance. Now travelers climb through a barbed- wire fence, and cross the creck and pass into the cavern, led by stalwart country boys with flaming pine torches, to gaze upon the secure and eternal resting | lace of Red Panther, who dashed to earth the beautiful beech tree, beloved by the Storm God, Ys FUBLIU INSTALLATION, Officers of Progress firnnge will be stnlled Today (Thursday. ) The installation of the officers of Progress Grange, in Centre Hall, will be made a special fea'ure of the meet. ing this (Thursday) afternoon. The members of the order heve permission to iuvite the family aud friends to witness the ceremonies. The officers to be installed are named below ; OFFICERS TO BE H. F. Bitner Harry W, Frantz Soff iW. ( Ouicy . Bamuel Gingerich Amst, Bleward, Christ D. Keller INSTALLED, Master, Dr Overseer Treasurer, George W. Gingerich Becretary, J. T. Potter Gale Keeper, Cloyd Brooks Pomona, Anns Flora, Florence Rhone Ceres, Elsie Moore steward, Mrs, Viclor A Iman D. K. Keller A ——— A — ——— Alrxander Farm Sold, Durst nee Director, The Al xander farm, the property of the estate of Mrs, Elizabeth Al x- ander, of Milroy, decessed, was sold by executor, A. Alexander, of Coburn, to A. P. Lesstar, of Mifflin dounty, who county. The price pald was $5000, the offer at the public sale in Beptember haviog been $4000, and was made by P. W. Breon, of Ceutre Hall. Mr. Leaster will occupy the farm him- The Alexander farm contains one hundred and forty-eight acres, and is located about two miles above Centre Hall, along the raliroad, near Gregg station, - Hemembered Their Pastor. The members of the Boalsburg Re formed charge very generously re- membered their pastor, Rev, C. Stover, who came to that field a few months ago. A sixty dollar sleigh, having top and springs, a losd of hay, and grain constituted s part of the presents the White-bearded Man pok- ed igto the imaginary stocking of the minister. Rev. Btover is showing a due appreciation of the valuable gifts, and is dolog his utmost to accomplish the most good for his flock and the community. = Farmers lostitates. The farmers’ institutes in Centre county will be held at the following places and dales : Pleasant Gap, Monday and Tuesday, Febiusry 20th and 21st, Unionville, Wednesday and Thurs day, Febraary 225d aod 23d, Eagleville, Friday ani Haturday, February 24'h and 25th. py The Floray Property Sold The Floray 1 roperty, at the foot of Nittany Mountain, was recently sold McClenpahan, in Centre Hall, and next spring will be oc ‘upied by her brother, Chatles McCUClenahan, The property consists of a house and stable and sev- eral acres of land. —— Walker Fredericks, Merl J. Walker, of near Centre Hall, and Mies Cora B. Fredericks, of Farmers Milla, were married Saturday evening before Christmas, st the Lutheran parsonage, Centre Hall, by Rev. B. F. Biever. ———— AA —— Mec ling of County Grange, The first quarterly meetiog of the Centre County Pomona Grange will be held at Centre Hall, Thursday, 19ih inst. At this meeting the reports of the various business enterprises con- nected with the Grange will be heard, A A —————— Jewelry Store for Sailr, The jewelry store of the late G. W, Bushman, in Centre Hall, Is offered at private eale. There beiog no other Jawelry store for miles, this offers a good openiog for sales business and re. pair work. All jiwelry, watches, silverware and clocks are offered for sale, and any goods wanted which is not carried in stock will be ordered promptly. Any one having work at the store for repairs will please call for it at once. : D. Ress BUSHMAN, MPI MS. Keep in mind the musical next Tuesday night, in Grange Arcadia, It will be far superior to any musical January Subscribers The Reporter subscribers whose tags indicate January, 1910, will please note that their subscriptions are one year in arrears, and that under the postal laws the paper will have to be discontinued unless the subscription is paid. We kindly ask that a remittance be made promptly, so that the Re. porter may be continued without {nterruption, “It” is but five days old, but you are lucky If you haven't broken it, THE PUBLISHER. — TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS, HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS. Mrs, Byron Garis visited relatives and friends in Milton, Emory Ripka has some thought of moviog from Centre Hall to Belle- fonte, Reserved seat tickets for the third number of the Centre Hall lecture course can be had at the store of Kreamer & Son. Farmers who contemplate moving in the spring have taken advantage of the good sledding to transport the heavy farm machinery. Duniel Wion, who for & number of weeks was confined to his room on ace count of sickness, ate his Chrietmas dinner with the Wion family. The new school building st Logan- ton is completed and is being nceuplied, It takes the place of the old school building which was burned last summer, John Kreamer, one of C, D. Bar- tholomew’s right hand men on his poultry yard, made &¢ visit to his old home in Resding, the first tip there in a few years. Jeremiah Confer will move from the Duck farm, slong Bionkiog ere :k, now owned by Adam Finkle, to tu« Grove farm, purchased some few Years ago by D. Eimer Ripka. Two prizes for corn at the grain show, at State College, were awarded Centre county farmers : White dent cap, J. B. McFry, Bate College, second ; and the third was givea J, J, Tressler, of Oak Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Byers, of Cham- bersburg, came to Centre Hall during the Christmas season. The former has returned home, but the latter will remain for a while longer with her daughter, Mrs. Emory Ripka. W. D. Zsrby, E«q , sold his proper ties on Bishop and Logan streets, In Bellefonte, to Eiward Gherett, He exprets to become the owner of the Chambers proparty on Lion street. In the maantime he is living over Ceadar’s bakery. Mr. and Mre. A. E. Person, snd the former's mother, and Ammon Burk- holder, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, who were guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jsmes B. Strom during the Christ mas season, returned to their homes last week, Kreamer and json have purchased the news agency in Centre Hall from John H Puff, and since the first of the year the daily papers have been de- livered by Floyd Boyder. Papers can be purchased at any time at the Kreamer store. It is the intention, as demands will permit, to add other periodicals to the number now sold. Mr. and Mre. W. A. Reiber and children, of Johnstown, were at the homes of William Reiber, at Colyer, and D. L. Bartiges, near Centre Hall, over Christmas. Mr. Reiber is em- ployed by the independent steel con cern in Johnstown, and was pleased to say that Lhe company has had plenty of orders to keep its men busy at all times, D. Bterritt MeNitt, of Lewistown, = member of the MeNitt-Huyett & Com- pany, a lamber firm, in an sddress before a body of citizens in Newport, Perry county, spoke of the good re sults cf no license in MiMin county. Just six lines of his remarks will be printed : * In the winter of 1907. 1908, the Isst winter under license, the Kings Daughters distributed $3,000 in charity ; in 1908 1908 they distributed $800, and in 1909-1910 they distributed $300." . The sale of the Bartholomew farm to Mr. Osman, of College township, changed the plans of George E. Breon, who had been tenant on the farm for several years. He will make sale of his farm stock and imolements, Thurs. day, March 8th, and shortly thereafter move to Centre Hall, where he will occupy the Bamuel Gingrich property on West Church street. He expects to devote rome time to the eale of cream separators, and will also do haalin z, ete, at odd times, The Bhiloh Lutheran BSBanday- school, of the Boalsburg pastorate, observed the Christmas festival by the rendition of a well prepared program on Christmas evening. The services throughout were sppropriate to the oocoasion, pointing to Him whose birth we celebrate on this day of days. Two numbers on the program are de- serving of special mention: The Pil grim Band,” and * The Crowning of the New Year Queen,” This latter exercise was one ie which acknowl edgement was made to the suprem- acy of the Christian church, The audience room was tastefully decorat- ed. The participants all entered hearti- ly into the presentation of the pro- gram which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Oo the whole it was one of the best services of the kind held at Shiloh for a number of years, *
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