NO. ii VOL. LXXXI1X. BUY EIGHTH LECTURE COURSE, ventre Hall Leoture purse Committee Pay Highest Figure for 1916-17 Senson of Entertainment, A lecture course for the season of 1916-17 was arranged for by the Centre Hall Lecture Course Committee ob Friday evening of last week. This year’s course was purchased from the Eastern Lyceum Bureau, and repre- gents one of the most remarkable courses ever offered in this section of the country. Some of the numbers to be given here will appear in the larg- eet cities in central Pennsylvania, This is the eighth season of lecture courses in Centre Hall and the com- miitee purchasing this year's course paid a bigher price than was paid for any previous one, I'he dates for the several attractions have not been fixed at this time, but will be determined a little later, The course includes two really re- markable lecturers. These are Dr. Philip A. Parsons, of Syracuse Uuni- versity, and Woon Young Chup, a Chinese nobleman, a graduate of Har- vard and an exceptionally good speak- er. Miss Catherine Kennedy, whose readings are said to be of the highest order, will give sketches from the world’s greatest authors. Two really big musical attractions are inciuded in this year's course, One of these is the Hearon Sisters Company. These charming young ladice have appeared here before, and peed no introduction. They are to appear in at least two of the large cities of central Pennsylvania, The fifth attraction is the Kastern Glee Club, and comprises a male quartet and bell ringers of unusual ability, 7. announcement of the engsge- ment of Miss Savilla Rearick to Rev. samuel Moody, of Hollidaysbuig, was given out by the prospective bride at au informal gathering of the members of the sewing circ.e at her home on Monday eveuing. Tbe card bearing the information was concealed in the choice refreshments which were served and ic fell to the jot of Miss Margaret Goodhart to apprise the gathering of her lucky fhe anoouncement came as & surprise to all present anl congratulations were extended, fp A pon, in Announces Her Engagement, find, Rebarsburg Gets Hotel License, After hearing six or more witnesses, all of whom were summoned in the interest of Clarence Long, the pro- GOOD ROADS DAY-MAY 205. Governor Issues Proclamation and Ualis on All Good Citizens to Devote Day to Koad Improvement, Governor Brumbaugh has issued a proclamation fixing Thursday, May 25, as Htate-wide Good Roads Day.” The Governor calls on all citizens to 80 plan their personal duties as to de- vote that day to the improvement of the highways and calls on all those who cannot be present to contribute either money or material to the proper local authorities, The text of the Governor's procla- mation is as follows : WHEREAS, There is an enlightened and greatly universal interest in good roads for this Commonwealth, and WHEREAS, The improvement and upkeep of our highways is now sac- knowledged to be an essential good to our people in traneporting the prod- ucts of the farm to the best markets in affording increasingly convenient means of access on the part of our peo- ple in one part of the State to those iu another, and in laying the foundation for a necessary preparedness, and WHEREAS, Many public spirited citizene, great commercial bodies, civic associations, agricultural organi- zations, automobile clube, and county organizations in the interest of good roads in Washington, Allegheny, Lawrence, Venango, Clarion, Hunt- ingdon, Mifflin, Blair, Chester and other counties have requested that a day be set aside to be known as “ Htate-wide Good Roads Day ’’ and WHEREAS, On Good Roads Day in 1915 above 79,000 citizens gave freely the day to work ou the roads, above 11,000 teams were voluntarily put to use on the roads, while County organi- zations were formed in more than half the counties of the state to promote the movement for the right observ. ance of Good Roads Day, and the Judges in 17 counties joined the Exec- utive in issuing proclamations calling upon the citizens of their respective iistricts to participate in the hearty observance of this day, and many manufacturers with patriotic zeal made substantial contributions of cash and material, declaring in many in- stances a holiday for their employees to permit their workmen to give the day to the highways. Tuererors, I, Martin G. Brum baughb, Governor of this Common- wealth, fully in sympathy with the purposes of this and every movement that holds promise of better road con- PENNS VALLEY YOUTHS WINNERS state Debate at sinte College In May, In the county debating contest, held ants who were selected to meet the best debaters in other counties in a district debate, were central Penns Valley youths, students in Bellefonte Highschool, namely, Lee Frazier and Ray Durst. The other winner was Miles Thomas, of Boalsburg. Three teams of three members each met in this contest and represented the High schools of Boalsburg, State Col- lege and Bellefonte, In each of these places the subject, *' Resolved, that universal peace may be best promoted by extensive war-like preparations on the part of the great nations,” was de- bated and the best three debaters select ed to meet in a county contest, The same subject was used and will like- wise be used in the district and state debates, Of the nine contestants five upheld the affirmative side of the question while four took a stand for the negs- tive, After hearing the arguments upon this great national question in all ite phases the three judges decided in favor of the three mentioned, who, by the way, were advocates of the “ preparedness '’ plan, to be the best fitted to carry off the honors in the district contest and then be eligible to take part in the great state debate, The district contest will take place in either Altoous or Williameport the last week in April while the state con- test will be held at State College the latter part of May. Lee Frazier is a son of Mr. and More, Foster W. Frazler, of Gregg township, snd has won honors before in declam- atory contests. He i a young map of a studious nature and is dgstined tn develop into a strong speaker owing to his oratorical talents. Ray Durst, is the younger son of Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Durst, of Esriystown, and le finishing his last year in the Belle- fonte High school, The Reporter extends congratu- lations upon their recent success and expresses the wish that both may be honored in the district contest in order that they might be eligible in taking part in the final debate. sm——— A, —— _ LOOALS Miss Carribel Emerick spent Ban- Quigley granted a liquor license on Thursday afternoon of last week to Mr. Long. I'his license, with a number of others, was refused by Judge Orvie. When the new court took the reins Long's attorneys presented a claim for a reopening of the case and after hear- jog arguments from both sides, the request was granted, and as stated above the license was granted alter briefly hearing some of the witnesses in Long's behalf, The opposition to the granting of the license were not represented at the fins hearing, their attorney claiming cerned to stimulate in every proper way a Biste-wide interest in good roads, and resolved, even with inade- quate appropristions, to make our state highways safe, comfortable and permanent avenues of travel, do make this proclamation : I'bat each and every supervisor of the townships of this Commonwealth is obligated by law and in good con- science to give this movement cordial support and to make this day memor- able in greatly improved public roads ; That all our citizens, having a patriotic regard for this great Com- monwealth shall so plan their person- and family, in Altoons, On Monday morning the work of wiring the Centre Hall hotel for electric lights was commenced, Unclaimed letters in Centre Hall postoffice April 1: Mre, Blanche Moore, Rev. J. A. Blewart.—8 W, Bmith, postmaster, Roy Puff, who for the past two years has been a student in the local railroad depot, on Mondsy went to MiMinburg where he will serve for an indefinite time in that station, The W,. C. T. U. will not hold its regular meeting on Saturday but will ings. Aun appeal to Lhe higher courts was at ouce filed, Ihis presents several new features which it appears the higher courls have not passed on. There is, of course, cousideravle speculation se to the outcome, At all events, unless the higher court sees fit to advance the case, Lue license case cannot be brought before the higher tribunal until Oc tober, snd in the meantime Long will be abie to dispense rum. 7 Electric + ights for Grange Hall, At a meeting of Progress Grange heid Baturday afternoon 8 measure was passed providing for the lighting of Grange Arcadia with electricity. Both the public hall and the second floor occupied exclusively by Progress Grange will be wired, as will also all committee rooms, The wiring will be done by Mr, Witmer. Er AM ——. Bad Wreck Near Lewistown, A bad wreck occurred near Honey Creek station, on the Milroy branch, last Wednesday afternoon, when the tender of a passenger train left the raile, The engine was thrown over a fifteen-fo. t embankment aud into the waters of Honey Creek. The engineer and fireman stuck 10 their posts and it is considered miraculous that they escaped death. The passenger coaches remsined cn the ralle and the occu- pants were unipjured although shaken up. i Robert D. Campbell, the oldest resident of the Big Valley, in Mifflin county, is dead at the age of ninety yemis. Gangrene was the cause, He was one of origional promoters of the case quently called the ‘‘ Hook ana Eye aod Long Hair line,” Bellefoute has adopted a high school course iu dowesiic arte, the improvement of our highways or contribute to the proper local authori ties such sum in money or such mas terial a8 will add to the substantial good the day should accomplish ; T'hiat all our citizens, living in cities or towne, and owning automobiles go on this day to the country and volun- teer Lheir services in adding to the safety and comfort of themselves and others w hen traveling upon our high- ways ; and That this day may be a Biate-wide, memorable action upon the part of our people in the performance of a great public service, to which the State Department of Highways will most cordialiy give its support and co- operaiive assistance, I hereby desig- pate and set aside Thursday, May 25, 1016, aa Histe-wide Good Roads Day in Pennsylvania. y Odd Fellows Install Officers, Baturday evening Centre Hall lodge, I. O. O. F., installed the newly elected officers for the current term, Deputy Grand Master, Edward that official capacity. officers were installed : John Knarr, Noble Grand John Kreamer, Vice Grand V. A. Auman, R, 8 to N. G. W. E. Montgomery, L. 8. to N, G, W. 0. Heckman, Chaplain C. T. Crust, Warden 0. KE. Laird, Conductor Orvis Weaver, Inside Guardian J. W. Whiteman, Outside Guardian George Heckman, BR. 8, to V. 4, John Heckman, L.8 to V. 6, homas vore, Representa Lodge at Penhsaus Lake, May 16th, I—— IA O———— 22. Bee sd. junction with the “dues” social in the Grange hall, Tuesaday evening. The time for presenting the play, “A Modern Knight,” by the Belle- fonte High school, in Grange Arcadis, has been changed from Friday, April 28th to Baturday evening, April 22ad. Miss Nina Slick, of the Reporter typo force, owing to » alight indispo- sition, hiss Isid sside the composing stick and rule for a few weeks in order to regain perfect health and during her absence her place at the case is being filled by her sister, Miss Elsa Slick. Mre., Howard Bpangler and son Reuben, of New York City, spent a few days last week with Mrs. Susanna Spangler, on Church street. Their visit to Centre county at this time is due to the illness of Mre. Spangler's mother, Mrs, James McCulley, in Bellefonte. The 1916-17 lecture course was pur- chased from Harry A. Reed, repre- senting the Esstern Buaresu. Mr, Reed is not yet out of his twenties, nevertheless he has a record for work which is hardly eqisled by men twice his age. From early years he has business and until quite recently own- ed and published a weekly paper at Mahaffey, Clearfield county. year in that live of work, ¥ Statistica! Report sod Honor Roll for Next to Last Month of School Term, The seventh month of school in the borough came to a close Monday. There remains only one month more to complete the eight months term. The statistical report and honor roll for the various schools follows : Primary echool.—Number enrolled, males 15, females 20, total 44 ; average attendance, males 14, females 26, total 40 ; per cent, of attendance, males 92, females 91, total 92, Those present every dsy during month: Harry Barger, Frank Grose, Ralph Martz, Wilbur MeClellsp, George Riter, Joseph Ruble, Elizabeth Bradford, Elizabeth Breon, Agues Geary, Ellzs- beth Grose, Alma Lutz, Catharive Martz, Esther Martz, Dorothy Packer, Vivian Packer, Helen Runkle, Ruth Ruauvkle, and Isabel Bnyder. Those present every day during the seven monthe—Joseph Ruble, Elizabeth Bradford, and Elizabeth Breon. The boys had po tardy marks during the mouth, and the girls had only five, Intermediate grade.—Number in at- tendance during month, males 18, females 16, total 84; average attendance for month, males 17, females 15, total 82 ; average attendance for term, males 17, feinales 16, total 33 ; per cent of at- tendance for month, wales 97, females 96, total 87; per cent of attendance for term, males 94, females 94, total 64. Those not absent during month: Theodore Breoo, Harry Groes, Albert Emery, Franklin Ruble, John Lutz, Paul Fetterolf, Albert Bmitbh, Daniel Bmith, Clyde Smith, Howard Emery, Harold Breon, Lottie Keller, Edoa Luse, Vianna Zettle, Miriam Foss, Ethel Frank, Anna Garie, Vivian Foes, Gladys Packer. Those not ab- pent during term: Theodore Breon, Albert Emery, Albert Bmith, Howard Emery, Harold Breop, Lottie Keller, Anopa Garis. Two tardy marks dur- ing seventh month, both by one pupil Grammar grade. — Whole number in sttendance during month, males 14, females 20, total 84; per cent of at- tendance during month, males 8, [fe- males 90 ; per cent of attendance dur- ing term, casles 85, females #2. Those who have been in regular attendance during month : Hezel Ripks, Ruth Bartges, Margaret Emery, Pearl Hable, Gertrude Ruble, Luella Ruble, Lynn Bitner, William SBweetwood, Reuben Zettle, Earnest Frank, Frederick Lucas, Isaiah Emery, Harold Keller, Balph Henney, Hhaonon Booger, Bruce Cole, Earnest (Kuhn. Those in regular attendance during term : Pearl Ruble, Gertrude Ruble, Frederick Lucas, Harold Keller. High scbool.— ‘hose not missing a day during month are : Lillian Emery, Rebecea Kreamer, Carrie Mitterling, Esther Parsons, Ethel Rowe, Cath- erine Ruble, Mary Whiteman, Will iam Arney. Percentage of attendance during month, boys 88, girls 98 ; dar. ing term, boys 80, girls 94. Esther Parsons has the distinction of having been present every day thus far in the school term. Number of tardy marks eighty-three, ————— A —————— Steam Holler lor Potter Township, The Potter township board of road supervisors this week unloaded a com- bination engine and roller, with a 800-gallon water tank, at the leoal de- pot, and as soon as the weather per- mite will begin work on the township roads which never were ino a worse state than at the present time. The roller was purchased from a Baflalo, New York, firm at a cost of $2475.00 and it is believed to be money well ex- pended, for besides being used for roll- ing the road it can be used for scrap- ing, crushing and hauling purposes, thereby saving a great sum each year which is paid for horse hire. The board consists of Messrs. W. A, Jordan, of Colyer ; John Kuhn, of Old Fort, and Ira Auman, of Potters Mille, ————— A A —— Letter from Freeport, 111, Guyer W. Grove, ason of B, Gard- ner Grove, east of town, writes the Reporter from Freeport, Illinoie, as follows : “Here are a few lines of what is happening in and about Freeport, Illi noise. I came to Freeport three weeks ago on 30th of March. I am working for the w. T. Raleigh Medical Com- pany, but expect to go to the farm the 1st of April, as a fellow can save more on a farm than working in a factory ; boarding and lodging are too high to save anything. “ Condidops are terrible in Free- port owing to high water, for miles around, sll coming from cousin.” to the State library commissien, OU. H, H 8 Commencemet, May 2, With less than a month remaining until commencement, the gradusting class of the Centre Hall High school ie putting in strenuous hours to com- plete the last year's work with satis factory passing marks and at the same time preparing essays and orations for the one blg day in thelr scholastic lives—commencement, The class this year consists of six members, the girls belpg in the great msjority, ss fol- lows : Ethel Rowe, Ida Bweetwood, Esther Parsons, Marion Royer, Mary Whiteman, and Ralph Luse. Commencement has been for Tuesday evening, May 20d. The class day exercises will take place the evening previous, Prof, W. O. Heck- man hss secured Prof. H. M. J. Kline, of Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, to deliver Lhe commence- ment address, = of Twins Affects = \ f C. D. Mitterling, the young buyer of mileh cows, and who does a side business of taking orders for made-ic- measure clothing, makes a call on you in either of these two lines, you will need make an allowance for any slight plunders that might occur for the next few weeke, for * Cleve! is slightly— yer, exceedingly—flustered since April Ist. That day hes a peculiar eignifi- cance, but it wasn't an All-Fool's day joke that has set “Cleve” in a whirl, no indeed, but the realization that from pow on he will be called * paps,”’ and not by only one but by two little girle, Yes, it's twine, and they're a pair of lively little girls that give promise of developing into rosy-cheek- ed little maidens, The happy mother and ber twins are doing nicely. ————— ——————— set Writes from San Diego, Oal. “ Enclosed find $2.00 for my home paper. I cannot get along, without it when I am eo far away from home and all my dear friende, “I like California very have a grand climate health is fine. I meet a grest many eastern psople here. 1 have been in Sierra Madre, Californis, for the past six months with a friend from Pitte- burgh ss nurse and companion. Her folks own an orange and lemon ranch at this place and in summer go to the seashore. We are now atl Bao Diego snd find ita very nice place. Many tourists come bere and al the present time everything looks beautifal, Miss ELLA M. DECKER. San Diego, Cal,, Mar. 20, 1916.” much, We here and my Last Uhanoe, To subscribe to the Odd Fellows’ programme, See the window cards when irading. The biggest day Belle- fonte ever had will be the 26th of April. Remember the date. Walch for the Bouvenir programune of eighty pages, a story in advertising, s history of Bellefoute and a history of Odd Fellowship. Au adv. in our booklet is a guarantee stronger than the lime- stone in our mountains and a Dever failing source of benefit to our adver- tiser. Last chance to get in. Bee Nichols st Bush House, Are you a subscriber ? If not, why not, do It now. DAVID MILLER, D. A. BABRLETT, V. A. Jobox, Publicity committee. ————— A —————— Schools Pay Visits, A week before the close of the town. ship schools, Miss Mabel Vonads, teacher of the Pine Grove school, near Tusseyville, treated her scholars to a sled ride, J. H. Rishel using his fine team of horees in furnishing trane- portation. The school made a friendly visit to the ‘1usseyville echoo! of which Miss Martha Douty is the teacher. Just before the close of the term the Tusseyville teacher snd scholars Te- turned the visit. Besides the social feature the visite proved profitable to both teachers and echolare, adv. Grange Passes Resolutions, Washington Grange, No. 167, P. of H., of State College, recently passed the following resolutions to support only those candidates at the May primaries who have expressed Lhem- selves in favor of local option : WHEREAS, Realizing that one of the most vital issues confronting the Commonwealth at the present time is the control of the liquor traffic, and realizing that the Grange stands for a high moral life and the conservation of the youth of our land, and WHEREAS, Realizing the looal option is a distinetly American principle in that it makes powibie the will of the majority and gives each citizen the right to express himsel! in a matter of serious im and have a voice in detenalning of she community in the he il and WER EAS, knowing that the National Grange naylvania State Grange have on on men and who have ex the mwel ves equivooally in favor of local option ; and be it KSOLVED, That this resolution be printed in a lege Times, Ke Gasotie, The Bellefonte tat, The Oentre rt I Ounthe. of similar resolutions on MRS. MARY G. MAO, ERX. : TOWN AND COUNTY NEWS, HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST FROM ALL PARTS Henry Potter, west of Centre Hall, is driving a new Ford car, J. P. Heckman, of Georges Valley, wae a caller at this office, Friday, to advance his subscription to 1917. Musser E. Coldron was laid up for several days last week with severe 1ll- ness partaking of the nature of poeu- monis. Mr, and Mre, 8B, H. Heckman, of Johnstown, spent a few days last week with the latter's father, Merchant H. W. Kreamer. Baturday of next week is the first day of the trout season, but the streams will hardly have receded sufficiently to make fishing good, The C. B. Thomas live stock sale, near Potters Mille, sdvertised for Saturday, April 8th, is the last sale of any lmportance in this section thie spring. Peter Mendis, of Bellefonte, who owns a plantation in Tamps, Florida, received word & week sgo that his home with all its contente was entire. ly destroyed by fire, The W. C. T. U. will hold a “dues” social in Grange hall, Tuesday even- ipg of next we-k. All members and associate members are invited to be present, J. F. Roush, formerly of State Col- lege, was a caller at this office on Bat urday. Mr. Roush changed residence Inst week, moving from Btate College to the Perry Gentzal place, near Zion. Mr. and Mie. Morris Kreamer, of Bellefonte, are spending a week st the W. 8B, Walker home, west of town, Mr. Kreamer’s health is impaired and it was thought & short stay in the country would prove beneficial, The borough jail was moved last week from ite old site to a point west- ward about twenty feet, The sale of the foundry property, on which it was located, to T. L. Smith, who contem- plates building, made the move neces BATY. On Friday the Pennsylvania rail- road discontinued the use of the name “dining '"’ car and from now on all such care will Lear the name * restaur- ant’ care, There is to be no change in the quality or style of the “eats” because of the change in name. William F. Colyer lost a valuable cow on Thursday. The animal was purchased at the J. C. Goodhart sale ten days ago and brought the highest figure of any sold, mr. Colyer paying almoet one hundred dollars. The cow was soon to have been fresh and the trip to its new quarters proved fatal. A delegation of Juniata township farmers, near Hollidsysburg, invoked the aid of the Bilale game warden against a drove of eight elk that sre destroying their grain. The elk were brought there from the west by the Altoona lodge of Elks and liberated in the Allegheny Mountains two weeks BRO. Ex