VOL. LXXXYV. CHRISTMAS SERVIORY, Reports of Services Held In Various Charches in Ponns Valley. BA number of Christmas services were rendered in the various churches in Penns Valley, A few reports of services were forwarded for publica tion, as appear below : METHODIST--SPRING MILLS, The title of a Christmas service rendered by the Sabbath-school of the Methodist Episcopal church, Bpring Mille, was ** The Christmas Message. ” To say that the Message was cone veyed promptly, uninterruptedly and in a highly pleasing manner, is only modestly expressing a whole truth, The opening number was promptly started at 7:30 p. m. The rythmie strains of au instrumental rendition of the '* Star of the East’ reverber- ated through the room and ¢saght the listening ears of the audience as pe:- fectly rendered by C, C. Bartges, G. C. Gentzel and C. E. Zigler. The word of welcome came from the lips of Richard Lantz, and was characterized by clearness, forcibleness and earnest. ness. Roy Brian, so mach like a little man, clearly told of Father's Escape.” Lester Hauna enthusisstically pro- duced the biggest stocking he could find for the poor boy who never had a Christmas. *“ In a Manger Low" waa beautifully rendered by the Bnook pisters and Hassenplug sisters. ** A Christmas Baobeam,’ by Charles Hackenberg, was acted to perfection in bis own inimitable style, rollicking in boyish gladnessas to call forth from the audience a prolonged burst of lsughter. “Santa's Visit,” by Margaret Zettle, was charmingly, fearlessly and ooyly described. * Santa's Picture,” by Virgil Brian, reflected the picture of the * Pater ” himself and well may he feel proud of his son, Master Paul Zeigler scquitted himself t creditably by his oataral, Qt and fearless manoer of delivery. ** The Soug of the Stars, by Clarabel Bartley, deserves loudest praise and the assembly showed their kean appreciation of her exceptional abliity. Martha Smith with win. some, appealing manner, rendered her selection excellently. Paul Wesgley made his initial bow to a public gath- ering and did it so gracefully, it sp- peared to all, as though he had long been sccustomed to public speaking. A solo entitied ¥ Now Don’t you tell,” by Elizabeth Lantz, was most beauti. fully rendered and her sweet voice captivated the audience. A recitation entitled * A Mind Reader, '’ by Harry Winters, deserves special mention, as he recited with a flow of eloquence. ‘* The Bonow Bhovelers, ”’ by three boys was an amusing exercise yel original, receiving very favorable com- ment. A recitation by Larius Moyer, was 8 very able production and was rendered with marked ability, being a demonstration of the iuculeation of parental trainiog. An exercise entitled * Christmas Tidings "by Misses Bulsh Decker, Emms Bones, Mary and Gladys Weagly, was very beautifully rendered and proved a very entertaining vum- ber. ‘The Telephone Message! proved to be the climax as * Santa!’ answered the call and put in his ap- pearance with a great surprise to all. During the offering * Rizsarot’s Christmas Overture’ was excellently executed by CU, C. Bartges, violin ; Q. Cleve Genlzel, trombone ; and OC. E. Zeigler, oigan, This difficult and classic pomber was much appreciated by musically talented hearers, The musical program was rendered io fine style, Mra. J. Max Lantz, who is an accomplished musician, presided a! the organ, accompanied with sever. al orchestral instruments and a choir of well trained voloes under the direc. tion of G. Cleve Gen!zl, REFORMED SPRING MILLS. Oa Bunday evening, December S4th, the Reformed Sunday School had in the Lutheran church on Christmas eve. The children were given the larger part of the program, and they acted, recited and ssng very well. The pastor confined his remarks to ** Value of our schools to church and State,” a topic assigned him in the program fe* sued by the Lutheran Publication Board, which program was also used with many additions by the Bunday- school, and as executed is here re- printed : Responsive Reading Address of Welcome. sessn cr aerenny Song, Send the aings Song, First Carol No. &...... ocomerersnsones School BOO. screnrie sss ssiis eassminisssrasensns sien TEE ROSH Recitation... Hazel Leitzell Beatrice Emerick Recltation...........cmimmmsivinns Bolen Ream Mr. Banta Claus Man.............Charies Bariges Responsive Reading........Angelic Appearance Solo and Chorus. .....oovivvivn Grace Dunkle Recltation......c.conniimrmeesmamindohn Gramiey Little Ones of Bethlehem... .... Alice Detwiler RECIAUON. ....converrrsemasssernssassirasmnd ODD Myers Bong, "Many Years Ago" ** The First Christmas" Dialogue... Four Girls “The New Born Babe "........... Martha Smith A Christmas Carol... cover. Larins Moyer Bong, * Christmas Wishes *. ..... we FOUL Girls Sanaan tren, Frenartenn sssssssmsnsssansees THE Holy Birth Resp. Beading, His Great Love and the Result Distribution of Gifts Song, ** Glorious Tidings *. .....crmeSCho0l * The Christmas Story "............. Ruth MeCool Responsive Reading Crowning Christmas, Benediction Class of Girls REBERSBURG, Christmas services were rendered in the Lutheran, Reformed and Evan- gelical Association churches in Re. bersburg. The services in the Lauth- eran church was that prepared their board of publication, and while simple, was in keeping with the Christmas spirit as viewed from a strictly religious point of view, The program rendered in the Re- formed church was elaborate and well executed. The suditorium was most beautifully decorated, a great deal of time and thought having been devoted to the working out of the scheme. The services in the Evangelical As- sociation were highly appreciated by every one who attended them. Every number had been carefully pre pared and was well rendered. At the Brungart church, six miles east of Rebersburg, a Christmas service was rendered in a manner to reflect great credit on the little band of church people and Sandsy-school scholars, Christmas services were rendered in both that Reformed and Lutheran churches, on Christmas Day, ia Cen- tre Hall a —————————— +t Backer and Farmer, All branches of bosiness are begin- ning to realizs more and more that the success of the farmer menns success in all lines. The farmer produces a vast deal of the wealth of the country, and be is being encouraged on all sides, as never before, to raise better crops, grow better cattle, horses, mules, eto. that not only his profits may be larg- er, but that other branches of industry snd institutions may sleo profit more largely. The railroad companies, no- tably the Pennsylvania, are devoting much effort in this direction, for the purpose of securing larger freight ship. ments, banks, also, are striving to give farmers valuable informstion so that with the increase of crops they may have a larger surplus to add to their bank accounts. The First National Bank of Joliet, Illinois, of which in stitution Andrew H. Wagner, a na- tive of Potter township, is one of the vice presidents, issues a monthly mag- azine, entided * The Banker ” which is largely devoted to toples calculated to spur the tiller of the soil to grow not only larger crops, but to do so without checking on the reserve fertil ity of the soil, or in other words with- out resorting to soil robbing. One of the methods employed by this institution to seccomplish the end sought le a gorn coutest. Some seven. ty farmers participated, and to judge the corn an expert was employed, and 8 ossh prize of $25 00 and other minor prizes were given. [Che exhibit dis. played io one of the rooms in the bank building was photographed snd repro. duced in * The Banker’ ia the No In its “comments’’ the Banker gives this bit of advice to the boy : The whole country seems to be wak- fog up to the importance of agriculture. As a matter of fact it Is the farmer who has the money and he is probably DEATHS, At the time the last issue of the Re porter in the old year was leaving the Centre Hall postoffice, John W, Btuart, well known In all parts of Cen- tre county passed away. In giving an account of his death, the Btate College Times says : John W. Btuart, one of the foremost business men of State College died sud- denly at 7:30 yesterday morning at his residence on Est College avenue. Mr. Btuart was seen on the street early Wednesday evening sod when he called for his mail just before clos- ing time at the postoifics sppeared to be In good health. During the night he felt somewhat indisposed but did not summon Dr. W. 8. Glenn, the fam- fly physician, until early yesterday motniog, being able, however, to call the doctor himself, Mr, Stuart was alone at the time, his wife being on a visit to thelr son, William, in Oklaho- ws. When Dr, Glenn arrived Mr, Stuart was able to tell him where certain necessary articles could be found, It was apparent, howaver, to the physi. cian that the attack was a serious one, aud his two deaghters, Mrs. Harold B. Bbhattuck and Mrs. Ray D. Gilliland were hurriedly summoned, but before they were able to reach his badside he had passed away, although he was breathing when Mrs, Bhattuck arriv- ed. Hie death was caused hy a stroke of apoplexy. The deceased was president of the First National bank snd the State Col- lege Water company. He was also closely identified with other local busi. ness Interests, The Stuart family has always been priminently connected with Centre county history, his grandparents being among Lhe early settlers of what is now known as Harris township, Mr. Stuart was born August 23, 15844 atthe old homestead. After attending the public schools for several years he entered Pine Grove secademny, which for years was a famous seat of learning jn this sextion of Pennsylvania, He was yet sn boy when the Civili War broke out and in 1882 enlisted in Com- pany G, Oce Hundred sod Forty- eighth P. V. IL, sod served with dis- tinction ootil mustered out June 9, 1865, holding a lieutenant’s commis salon. At the close of the war he returned to Centre county and took up agricui- ture, which he followed for ten years, He then removed to State College and eogaged In the hotel business and later became a general merchsat which he followed for a period of eight yeurs, afterwards engagiog in the sale of coal and wood, He was married to Miss Margaret Ellen Musser, of Boalsburg, December 23, 1869, and to their union five child. ren were born, three of whom are liv- ing: Mm Elsibsth M, Shattuck, William A., and Mrs. Margaret J. Gilliland. Mr. Stuart served as postmaster of State College for sixleen years, receiv ing his first appointment under Gar. fleld-Arthar administration. He wae a member of Foster post 197, Lemont, Union Veteran Legion of Bellefonte, and a leading member of the State College Presbyterian church. Fuveral services were held Tuesday morning after Christmas at 10 o'clock, at his late residence. Interment was made at the Branch cemetery, H. Calvin Vouada died at his home near Zion of cerebral meningitis, after two days lliness. He had worked very hard of Inte aud two days before his death apparently went to sleep. As hours paseed and he did not waken his wile and friends became alarmed and floally sent for a paysician. The doctor at once diagnosed the case as cerebral meningitis and though every effort was made to save his life he died. Complete exhsustion from overwork Is thought to have been the esuse of his affliction and death. He was 8 son of H. D. and Augustins Hoy Vouosda and was twenty-four years and four mooths old. He was a farms by occupation and a very in. duastrious young man. Mourning his death are his nineteen year old wife, his parents and a number of brothers snd sisters, David W. Bhivery, one of the prominent citizens of Benner town. ship for many years, died In Buffalo Run Valley on the old homestead farm, where he was born in 1838, He is survived hy a widow and five children, The undersigned has just received apy Farmer's Week, The fifth Farmer's Week st Penne sylvania Btate College was more larges ly sttended than ever heretofore, The larger part or the * students ” were farmers fiom counties distant from the College, the Cuotre souoty farmers, much to their discredit, not giving the institution much sttention Every section of the state was repre sented, and these representatives were the best types of farmers in their lo ‘oalitles, many of them belong farm managers, or farmers engsged ip some special lines, At the first session on Wednesday morning there were 200 [farmers preseit, but by the close of the week the sttendance increased to 600, HM A Barger-Zettie. The Tiffin ( Ohio ) Daily Tribune of December 21st, coutsined this item, referring to young people known to many of the Reporter readers : The home of Mr, snd Mre, Miles J Barger, at Esst Perry street, was the scene of a pretty home wedding, last evening, when their son, Clayton A , and Miss Mae Zattle, of Spring Mills, were united iu masirisge, The ocsre- mony was performed at eight o'clock by Rev. O. J. Coby, pastor of 8t. Paul's Methodist Episeopsl church. The groom is employed by the Tiffia Con. solidated Telephone Company and his bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Jeremiah Zittle, of Bpring Mills, nM AA ARABIAN. Springer -Ruakie, Guay Pierce Bringer and Miss Pear! R. Runkle were married st Spring Mills, at the Methodist pareonage by Rev. J. Max Lan'z, on Christmas eve, eight o'clock. The bride for sev eral years, has been liviag in Centie Hall, and is a young lady of personal attractiveness aud genial disposition, The groom is a skilled tonsorial artist and conducts a parlor in Millheim, where the young couple are now liv- ing. Their associates snd friends ip their respective home towns wish them a long snd happy wedded life. A AI AM AAAS. Limbort-Mark, " Agoew Elmer Limbert, of Brosh Valley, and Loeda A. Mark, of Penu Hall, were happily married by Rev. J. Max Lantz at 8:45 o'clock on Christmas eve. Mr. Liumbert fs » young farmer with bright prospects for the future and possessed of a kind, courteous and hustliog disposition he always wives. The bride, the only daughter of Henry Mark, Is a young lady of personal charm and pleasing msnners. The young couple have been at home to their many friends since the first of the New Year, on the Limbert farm, lo Brush Valley. Habler- Miller, At the Lutheran parsonage, in Re- bersburg, on Bunday evening, Christ. mass eve, Rev. N. A. Whitman united in marriage Elmer E Hubler, of Re bersburg, and Miss Elsie A. Miller, of Tyleraville. an ff OO SEAN Transfers of Genl Metate. John D. Bower et al to W. H. Phil ips, September 29, 1911, tract of land in Asronsburg. $100 W. L. Foster et al to George W. Campbell, October 17, 1910, tract of land io State College. $450. Martha M. Johuston’s heirs to J. K. Johnston, November 2, 1011, tract of land in Howard twp. $2200, W. KE Hurley, Sheriff, to Robert E. Kech, December 13, 1911, tract of land in Snow Bhoe. $400. Centre Brick Co. to A, Y. Young, November 1911, tract of laad in Howard twp. $1050, Edwin Btrunk et ux to Harriet Pennlogton, November 22, 1911, tract of land in Bate College. $375. W. E. Hurley, Bberifl, to William Tressler, December 13, 1911, tract of iand in Spring twp. $715, William Martin to J. A. Meyers, April 1, 1910, tract of land ia Spring twp. $8800. Joseph Hisey et ux to John Houser, September 1, 1883, tract of land in Benner twp, $500. Fergus Potter to Leos Calahan, Apiii 1, 1998 tract of land in Benner twp. $50. . W. F. Reynolds et ux to T. J. Tress. ler, August 20, 1911, tract of land in Benver twp. $80. Charles D. Moore to T. D. Boal, November 24, 1911, tract of land in Harris twp. $3000. y ———— A MD IBAA, Bince Robert M. LaFollette, the Republican senator from Wisconsin, has sunounced himself as an aspirant to the presidency, he bas made several speeches in the native state of Presi tone NO. 1. 100 MANY CHURCHES IN THE COUNTRY. Communication ITI. . One objection to more than one church in each rural community is that more than one weakens Christisnity’s pever to produce unity and cooperation n a region where they are speciall needed. The tendency of the age A taore and more towards cooperation, a Christian principle. In business enter- prises working together in spirit of mutual helpfulness is found to be more conducive to mutual success and pros- perity than competing is. Farmers must accept the same principle if they are to reap the rewards of industry that they deserve and meet the increasing obligations that sn advancing civilize tion is putting upon them. On ac- count of their isolation and the nature of much of their work there are special difficulties in the way of their seeing the need of and accepting, this principle which is doing so hing for other em- ployments. They need to know and understand and trust one another more, to see more of one another ; but the very iostitution whose services and teachings could do so much to this end separates them into little groups in one of their most vital interests and this dis- integrating force is felt in other mat- ters. Religion the greatest unifying force in the world is shorn, not of ail its harmonizing power by any means, but weakened where it might be specially helpful. Dr. Warren H. Wilson draws this beautiful picture, but it would be a truer description were there but one church in all communities: *“ My friends, worship is the symbol of the community. The church spire out in the fields is the center around which the whole locality revolves. The commen assembly, on Sunday, does more, all over the open spaces of this great land, two organize people in neighborhoods, aod to cultivate a country life ideal, snd to make country life worth while than all other institutions combined. Another evil result of dividing a com- munity into little religious groups is that none of these churches bave the enthusiasm, the interest, the life, the efficiency, and consequently, the sucosss of numbers The church is too weak to undertake many things that io larger orgaaizations have been found most effective in building up Christian charac ter aad the Kingdom. For example, the new Graded ons of the Inter. pational Sunday-school Association which are meeting with great favor among intelligent, alert Suaday-school workers, and which because of their greater conformity to correct psycholog- ical, pedagogical, and theological princi- ples must produce better religious train- ing, cannot be so readily and so success- fully used where the grading of pupils is 80 defectivens it must almost necessa- rily be in small schools. I know that sometimes in these little churches the sense of responsibility is quickened and puts to wok certain in- dividuals, and a character development results, whereas in a large church they would probably remain in the back ground to their individual loss. There is encouragement in this fact for those who tind themselves thus placed. Still this is by no means a full compensation for their icsses, and especially for those cases where the small churches suffer because no one will take the leadership. Again in these divided neighborhoods the cause of the Kingdom lags because the churches do not possess an adequate material equipment —~ buildings, heating, liguting, and ventilating apparatus, libraries, maps, ete. Perhaps in most neighborhoods there is money enough invested in church plants, but it is not wisely invested in coe instead of several plants. Considering church work as now generally understood 1 do not know a church building in Penn's Valley that is in the highest degree adapted to its purpose. lhere are some besutiful churches in the valley, and some aboug as undesirable for their purpose as they well could be. They might do for pioneer days, but certainly are not what a grat ful devout people should erect in honor of God in this prosperous twentieth century, It is quite usual that the church has no place for a prayer meeting, or a meeting of its official board or of any of its numerous societies ; no piace, except the one large auditorium which is ex- pensive to best in winter and is not the proper for some of these meetings. All Sunday-school classes are crowded into one or two rooms where the cone the popular and mising modern Ott are very loth seem to be few TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS, HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS. The Reporter wishes you all the good things in 1012 that you desire. William Behrader, twice convicted of murder, will be hanged in Mifflin coun'y, January 25th. Mr. sod Mrs, Fred Carter went to Altoona for a few days last week where they were the guests of relatives and friends, After several weeks’ visit to Harrls- burgh, Philedelpbias snd New York, Miss Roxanna Brisbin returned to her home, just before Christmas, Mr. sud Mrs. Harry E Bible, of Al. toons, csme to Penns Valley, snd for afew days at Christmas time agsin evjoyed the horass of their parents, Mr. and Mre. N, E. Emerick, of Al toons, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Weaver, of Powelton, were entertain. ed by the mother of the ladies during Christmas time, The large doll, the prizs in the bean guessing contest conducted by Mer. chant E nery, was won by C, D. Bar. tholomew, who guessed the number within six beans, As & result of 8 visit to Nebrasks, George Casper, of Pine Grove Mills, bas decided to make sale in the spring snd Jocste in that state on a large farm, rented during his brief visit there, The farm stock, Implements, ste, sold by George B. Lee, ou the John R. Lee farm, at Colyer, summed ap to $1123.76 Mr. Lee Is now blacksmith. ing at Tumeyville, sucoseding Sheriff A. B. Lee in that businesa, Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Black, of Derry, were at State College during Farmers Week. Tue former attended sll the lectures he could crowd in, and on his retura was sble to talk on many farm topics in a more intelligent manner, -~ Mr. and Mrs. George Nearhood are very much pleased with their work st State College, and flod it a pleasure to take care of the fraternity house in which they are located. They were st their old home in Centre Hall for several days last week. Harry E. Burkholder returned to Loganton, Indians, after s short visit to bis brothers snd sister near Centre Hall. Mr. Barkholder, since gradu. s‘iog from Peunsylvania State Col. lege, has been employed by the Penn. sylvanis Railroad Company, in the signal department, Mr. and Mra. George W. Ocker, of Lewisburg, were guests of friends in Centre Hall, where ten years ago Mr, Ocker was in business. They are of the opinion that Centre Hall is grow- ing more besutiful as each year passes by, and they apparently erjoyed every minute of their stay here, Prof. and Mrs. C. F. Shaw, of State College, for several days during Christ. mas week, were guests of Dr. G. W. Hosterman in Centre Hall Me. Shaw did pot érjry the Christmas season quite ae much as be might have done had it not been for a carbuncle that was doing strenuous business on his lower jaw, Wednesday of last week Mrs. Rebeo- es Boholl and her granddsughter, Rebecca Kreamer, went to Lemont, where they visited David Wagner, and from there they went to Belle. fonte and were entertained by Mrs, Harrison Kline. Ins few days Mrs, Scholl will go to Altoona, and for some weeks will be at the home of her son, John O. Beholl. Bunday night a week fifty leghorn hens were caplured in a poultry house on the Stoner farm, near Tusseyville, and since then John H. Horner fs ”~ stole the hens. Mr. Horner just be gan farming a short time ago, and he is awfally anxious to form an iotimste soquaintance with the man who visit e1 the roost while he was saleep, Before the holiday season a oumber of civil engineers were at work in the vicinity of Miffiioburg, surveyiag un. der the direction of the state road de. pa/fment. They were working ia the direction of Oentre county, and it was iabors sino the beginning of the new year the Raporter does not know. / 1 7 / 7
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