THE CENTFE REPORTER. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1914 SHORTAGE AFTER TREFT, Looting of Unlocked Postal Safe Discloses a Deflolency, Charged with embezzling approxi mately $700 of postal funds, Postmas- ter William E, Cherry, aged thirty- five of East Altoona, was arrested and held in $1000 bail for a hearing. PostofMice Tospector William R. Cal- vert was notified that the East Al. toona postoffice had been burglarizad and $500 stolen from an unlocked safe, He examined Cherry’s books and says he found that money had been taken for three months and false balances carried. Inall $563 had been taken from the money order fund and the balance from the general fund, When Cherry returned from a hant- ing trip he was arrested. He has been postmaster at East Altoona three years. The office is to be abolished December 31 and made a branch of the Altoona office. Calvert believes the robbery was planned to cover up the shortage. $3000 for Nimrod's Widow, During November of last year John Haines, while hunting rabbits with neighbors in Bpyder county, was sc- cidentally shot and killed by M. L Kreeger of Bwineford. Later Mrs. Haines and several children became charges of Penn township, in that county, and as a result of this a suit for $3000 damsges was instituted by the widow, and a jury last week awarded her that sum. ——_—— ——— Linden Hall Mr. snd Mrs, John Diehl of Mil mont last week spent a few days here, Forest Miller went to Pitieburg on Saturday for a week’s vieit among friends. Mra. B E Bharer spent a few days last week with Mrs. James Bwab, Miss Maud Miller wae a guest at bome of her sister, Friday and urday. Carrie, the old2et of the dg Mr. and Mm, W. H. Cuu§¥fgs, baaly 111 with’ Yonsilitis, is able to. Mr. and delphia, ¥ ho we "_~ vin Stover] of Phila ere for {he funeral of the Ia'tery g, ames Sesrson, returngdt bona on" AY. Strunk »* oo'ttie grandson Put a few days In.t week with her sister, Mrs. James Osman. Harry Os man of Harrisburg alsd spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bamuel Coble of Youngstown, Ohio, are spendiog the holiday sesson with their parents here, Mrs. Alpheus Wolf of Baltimore, Maryland, is spending the holidsys with her friends, Mr, and Mra. W. T. Noll. Miss Irene Roes, who recently com pleted a three years’ traioiog courve for nurses in the Altoona hoapital, is visitiog ber parents, Mr. and Murs. J H. Ross, John Reifenyder, the miller in the J. H. Ross mill, while working about the corn breaker, accidentally had his left band caught in the machinery with the result that the little finger was torn off. —————— A —————— Aaronsburg, Miiton Bright and family of Rose Hill, Iowa ; John Bright and family of Nankin, Ohio, are guests of their sisters, Mrs, Mary Bower, Mrs. Acne Bower and Mrs. Minnie Bright. Howard Tomlioson, who spent the past year in the western states, return ed to the parental roof for the winter. William Buommers and family of Clesrfield are visiting Mr, Bummery mother, Mrs. Leitzell, and sist rs, Mrs, Ida Tomlinson, Mrs. Lottie Btoverand Miss Annle Summers. Murs, Bella Btabl Bmith of Milton was the very welcome guest of her aunt, Mrs. Mary Stahl, at the bome of ‘Mire, Deshler, Ihe puplls in the pablie schools have vacation this week and they are making good use of the time. Zwiogli Haffley made a busines trip to Altoona on T: esday. Thomas Hull, who is employed at Btate College, is here to remain with bis family over Christmas, Miss Ardrenna Harman, who has a good poeition in New York City, is spending a few weeks at her home at this place. Mrs. Leroy Mensch and baby of Penn Hall is spending a few weeks al the home of Robert Mensch. Horace Stover came home to spend Christmas with his wife and baby. John Houtz, agent for aluminum ware, has had » rushing business, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Homan, who for several years have been living in California, are visitivg friends in this place. Christmas services this ( Thursday ) evening in the Reformed church, From eleven o'clock until after mid. night there will be prayer service in the Lutheran church, Af The rabbit season will come to a close one week from today (Thursday), It is permisable to bunt on Thurs day. The past season has been a poor one for cottontalls, fewer being begged logally than for a Dumber of yeare, NEWS OF 1881, Notes Taken From Flies of The Centre Reporter of Thirty-four Years Ago. March 8rd—A cold and raw blizzard again on Tueaday. We have again (ost three of our aged citizens within the last few days. Ob the 21st, in Penn township, John Emerick, aged 78 years; on the 26th, his brother, George Kmerick, near town, aged 78 and on the 13th, pear Farmers Mills, John Taylor, aged 69. They claim to have discovered gold up at Lemont. We do hope it will not turn out to be iron py rites, Jobn Emerick, whose death occur- ed on the 26th, had taken ou! an In- turance policy of $1000 about three weeks before his death, Married—On the 24th, at Centre Hall, by Rev. W, E. Fischer, Charles Bradford of Boalsburg and Miss Alice Mitterling of Tusseyville. March 10th—The Y. M. C. A. of this place will hold a public meeting in the X.oop church, next Bundaj evening. A terrible sflliction has fallen up- on the family of John Gingerich of Benner township. All of the children of the family —zight—are down with scarlet fever and two have already died. Albert Mingle, or ** Cap’ as he i= more familiarly called, who has been clerking at the Bee Hive, purchased an interest in Lonis Doli’a shoe store Bellefonte, and last Monday found him behind the counter all ready to serve customers, — REBERSPURG The school teachers 2f this place are attending the teschers” institute jat Bellefonte while the pupiigsre puting in their time coasting. Wilmer Confer, son of Embnuel Coufer, of Woll's store entered K. Buuli’s blacksmith shop as sn appren. tice. Sr. Bmull vpeeds help very 8s he is always crowded witl Jackson Ocker, a firmer this place bat now of Kaneville, 1il, is at present visiting here, Last Monday the stork visited the home of Joseph Beckenbauch and lef a wee little girland on the following day be prescnted a Llump baby boy to Mr. and Mra Lester Minnieh, Thus we see that the stork is not idle these cold winter days. Henry Detwiler, after an absence of several maonths, on Baturday returned to his family. Bamuael Gephart is critically ill at this writing. The smiling face of C. O. Mallory wae seen in town Haturday evening. Mr. Mallory had beens on the sick list for the past two monthe and was up. able to leave his country home, Down's forget to attend the Christmas entertsinment in the U.uited Evap- gelieal ebiurch Faturday eveviog. An excellent program has been prepared, Misses Boealrie Crider, Emma Mey er, Florence Hiz4l, sand Miriam Weave er, who atten ing school away frota bowe, are spending their Christ. mas at thelr resident «f sie vacation respective bomes. Samuel Yoarick of near burg hime rented the Thomas Welker farm, now occupled by Jobn Stoner, ard will moove onto it in the spring. Aulker aud wife cf Pelere- peudiog 8 week at this place smong relatives The ecuple were called here to sltend the fuuveral of Mre. YWalket’s brother. (urtis Bieily wes woester at Hebershurg, pew « fHcial will move the postoflica to the residence of Mrs, Wolfurt, where s room Lise been rented for that purpose Charles Waite, who is employed wt Lewisburg io the milk pending this place. Hams a=) Long of Ono js at present visiting place, Oivia burg are sppointed post. tondensary, le his Christmnss vacation st cld squaintances io thie ——————— IAAI NI PENN HALL. Mise E bel Hettinger is week with ber uvele snd and Mra. William Mueser, bia. James Herriug of Altoona, a retired shop aan, vielted friends and relatives here jast week Mr. and Mra George Bhook, Mire, Kresmer, and Florence Barige visited at the home of Poillp Shook, pear Msdisontburg, un Bunday. Mr. and Mes, Harry Ulrich ol Miles- burg eamue to the bome of Mr, and Mrs, Frauk Musser, wis. Uirien’s parents, sid after being there for a short time 8 big bouncivg boy arrived. Trey are ail wearing a broad smile since the arrival of the sin and grand: oa, While the teachers are ei joying the sesions of Institute the senool ebildien are fully as happy because of the va- cation period, Mra. SBarab Hartman is in W jlllame- port thie guest of Mr. snd Mrs, Swarm, where she will remain for a few weeks tiere ik» elsewhere lo Central Penn: sylvania weanle havirg cold weather, There ds sleo go d sleighing lo this section, Runsor bas it that there will be a double wedding at Penn Hall .In the near future, I A MP SL High elses jib work done sl The Centre Xie porter office, spending a aunt, Mr, al Colom Less 9960e 2028000000 0UREe F you want to buy or sell property in or near Centre Hall consult Chas, D. Bartholomew, before acting. I have several fine offer- ings now on my list, Chas. D. Bartholomew CENTRE HALL, PA, L000 POLEBH60P02H00BO0060 99920000507 08080 02000 See me for best prices on all sizes of WATER PIPES -also- PUMPS and REPAIRS | Everything in the Plumb- | ing Line—bathroom fix- tures, etc., at lowest prices. | S. J. ROWE | Centre Hall, Pa. POISROC PBI IES DONE 298% XT1AS GIFTS If you want a Xmas gift or for your best friend,. neighbor or come and see hat we 202909000 family navy finsed Far von can hing for you, ji» Linen Towels Tablelinens Centerpieces Lu ) Wb mm ich Clothes Manicure Sets Brush Sets Military Brushes Smoking Sets H. FF. Rossman SPRING NILLS, PA, oO r0CO COG POOOSIOQORPOOS oe Fr ap | Satisfaction KRIT cars have always been built for those who demand quality—not bulk. This inbuilt quality is the reason why KRIT cars are giving a host of owners in all parts of the world not only service but complete satistaction. C000PROVOROOP ese BBBOT LEVIS RIT CBLY COPTBIOLPRROOJBOBBIDBE A piano can be kept in tune but its tone may never be satisfactory. Likewise many cars can be kept in service but complete satisfaction may be lacking by reason of their falling short of the mark in power, economy dependability and up-te- date conveniences, Don't buy any car on the strength of alone, a demonstration Investigate further, how it performs after a year or more of service. The reputation for lasting quality is one of the most notable features of KRIT cars, Model O Touring , § 850 Model OKRoadster ©. , 850 Model M Touring , . 995 Model M Cabriolet, , 1208 (J. 0. b, Detroit ) S. C. Brungart Spring Mills, Pa. (Tusseyville) BELL "PHONE 71-73 Wi HASSE PIRI IBIDPIPIBRY Aa =~ § : i Library Tables Davenports Rocking Chairs Buffets We mention a few, but our store Couches Music Cabinets Mirrors Rugs } WRBRHHPBDHPHBDDIDDDBHIDINRDL VDP DBPIPDIINPIY Had THERE. with a capital “T.”” And Prices ? LADIES’ $15, $20 and $25 SUITS A combination of the finest quality, cut and design, ONLY $10.98 Ladies’ Heavy $4.00, $6.75 Sweaters As a gift they will reflect credit upon donor and recipient - $3.20 Ladies’ and Misses’ $10, $12 Caracul Coats $6.79 25 cents OFF the DOLLAR cn every article you purchase, during this sale. So get busy. He who hesitates is lost. Don’t hesitate. MEN, We're Still Selling $17.00 STYLEPLUS SUITS and OYERCOATS $11.98 No need to speak for them. They make the old look young and the young look younger = The quality speaks for itself Kersey, Cheviot, Broadcloth and Chinchilla Overcoats and they're “some '’ coats, for $8 A L only - AND UP The Standard Make Shoe at 20cts. OFF the DOLLAR $2.60 AND UP Walk-over, Dayton’s, Endicott- Johnson's, Nathaniel Fisher's HATS-BEAVERS, DERBIES, FEDORAS, ALPINES 35cts. OFF the 43 cls Caps likewise - ND Up PRESIDENT SUSPENDERS Put up in Holiday Boxes - 4H ofS. Dress Shirts, Work Shirts, Hunting Shirts 50 cs. AND UP Latest make. DOLLAR. Eclipse, Princely, Monarch, Ar- row, ete. - - - - a — i We could go on like this forever, telling you of our numerous bargains, if’ space would permit, but unfortunately we cannot always have things as want them ; but you, my patrons, can have anything you want in the line of apparel, at prices that are fairly staggering. Uuder no circumstances can you afford to pass up a chance like this, Drop in and see me. Let me wish you a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with an abundance of good health, happiness and prosperity. Here's hoping that I may always Your sincere friend, H THE BARGAIN HOUSE THE BARGAIN HOUSE HERR’S rtment Sto Depa re
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