_VOL. _XCL _ THURSDAY A BIG DAY. Great Number of People and Autos on Grange Park on the Best Day of the Week. Using the words of the man with the hoop game, on the midway, ** One good one makes up for all the bad ones", Thursday of the Encampment and Fair week was truly a delightful day, stand- ing out in marked contrast to the otber days of the week—excepting Sunday— on which, days rain eifher fell or the park was made uninviting to large crowds because of heavy rains during the night previous, Grange Park was probably never visit- ed by so large tended the forty-fifth annual Encamp- ment and Fair, on Thursday. son's guess as to the crowd is probably e a crowd of people as at- One per- as good as another's but a servative estimate the tween course, the automobile reigne con be- Of d supreme. would place number 12,000 and 15,000 people. The acres of ground for use of cars and other vehicles, as never before, and outside the grounds were several h the drivers of which preferred to gates to save the admission fee { on the park, were packed wundred cars, remain outside the Or Cars. the Estimates on the number of cars on park Thursday ran from 1200 to 2000. Early in rning they came from the mo the four points of the compass, and in a short time there was a congestion at the entrance gates, the line of cars extend- ing a half mile in le ng the small admission fee while others had 1 oth , waiting to pay cards entitling them to the grounds for the week. The program as outlined committee the week, and t in the topics was carried out throu = who were ir increased production, fooc nservation, govern had an speakers The under the present on excellent music. maidens is f: utation fori position The several park con shown, thanks a new A system hichar higher paid this given to the ing ti than stricte ment of the various products. list of the be and this 8 face farmers were es labor savin oline and kerosene en- actor uch 1 1 excited 1e farm t was f favorable farmers more general and yn the part of many ts operation. Its 1is section of the ¢ yr aly on ountry is onl Th Th v of the country The prosperity of the country flected in th men money duri was was re- sutlers, business and isement coined ’ places week. The midway lined of stands from the ** hot dog " + Zulu,” the great question, whose silver-tongued manager the purse strings of housands class fake. Everywhere business was done with a hesi. manner vender to opened to pay to see a hirst rush and the war prices caused no tation to buy where a want existed, A —— Boalsburg's Lecture Course. A first-class group ntertainments and lectures are scheduled for Boals- burg's 1918-19 lecture course season. The committee is now offering the season tickets for sale and the liberal support of the communiiy is solicited for this educational movement. Any one of the following numbers is well worth the cost of a season ticket Mason Jubilee Singers, Thursday, November 14th, Maude Stevens Co., will appear Satur- day, December 14th. Dr. William Rader, will appear Wed- nesday, January 15th, 1919, Clarence L. Burgderfer, will appear Wednesday, Febuary 1th, 1919. Jeanette Kling, will appear Thursday, March 27th, 1919 —————— A ——————— Road Work in Penn'a Halts. The State Highway Commissioner has announcad that, unless the National Highways Council recedes from its present position, road construction in Pennsylvania will practically cease un- til after the war,. There are sixty-four roads now under construction in Penn- sylvania. The Highways Council has disapproved, or taken no final action, on all except nine, This means that work must stop, as no material of any kind can be secured unless the Highways Council approves the same, The im- nce of the reads under construction can be guaged from the fact that local authorities are paying one half the cost, of e 1 will appear EXHIBITORS & PRIZE WINNERS, At the 45th Encampment and Fair. Awards Made on Agricultural and Horticultural Exhibits. Live Stock Exhibitors. Penns Valley Stock Farm, W. F, Rishel, proprietor, Centre Hall—Per- cheron mare and colt, 2 Pe rcheron stud colts, 1 yearling Percheron colt, 2 Per- cheron mares. Penna State College, State College— Clydes@ale horses, 1 Shorthorn Hereford steers, 5 Aberdeen steers, 5 Southdown ewes, 2 ewes, 1 Shropshire ram George Immel, Centre Hall—s head of thoroughbred Ayrshire cattle Percheron , Millheim—1 horse. J. E. Rishel,Centre Hall—2 Percheron mares, steer, 2 Angus Marina Horse Co, J. O. Peters, Port Matilda—1 Percher on horse. Centre Hall Percheron Horse Co.,—1 Percheron horse. Mrs. rabbits. George Long, Centre Hall--38 Exhibitors of Farm Machinery, Auto- mobiles, Gasoline Engines, Etc. Coburn—Max g. tru Tractors, W.C well gars : sedan, 4 weather Theodore F. Woolford, Phi Tecktonius silos. Fal McClellan, Centre oil engine mill mig, Krader & Co. 1. 1" ourin UCK, &ii- tor top. ladelphia— Hall— Heavy lard by Stand of Pittsburg. Evey & Son, Scale Co., WwW. Centre 1—Rake, ligger, planter plow, { iltivators. Eung d, Cleve H. Eungard A. Wood manure Spring Ug 4 ter binder, rake, 1 xd ii, anc mower spreader, ( Blizzard ensilage ct Crosse Happy Far L F. Mayes, . Los h, | R. MA. greases Goel kerosen ’ Weav gasoli . Woo ellefonte iw ard. : ~-Ove omobiles Centre Hall — binder, Johns- grain rake, mower, , Mis- tivator, » spreader C. power washer, & plows, potato « ATE LLEGE EXHI Dringold The State College Extension Depart- ment gave a number of domesic science demonstrations at their headquarters at 1e park ¢ ially interesting folks. Th during the week which proved espec to women e men were tr on beef and swine other practical subjects, GRE An interesting exhibit was that of the Gregg Township Vocational Sc Spring Mills, which the boys and hool at of th La the consisted girls girls of work done by school. Winners in Farm & Garden Exhibits. The following is a winning exhibitors at Encampment of the Centre Hall The ex- list the prize exhibition hibits were classifie | according to kind and variety and then judged. The best exhibit in each class was indicated by a blue card, the second by a red card, and the third by a white card on which was printed ** First Premium ” Second Pre- mium ” and ** Third premium ”, respec- tively. t is to be hoped that those who put forth special efforts to select their exhib. its and did not succeed in winning pre mium cards, do not feel discouraged ; instead every one should feel stimulated and encouraged to exercise greater ef- forts in the growing as well as in select- ing and preparing of exhibits for the 1919 display. If your apples, onions, etc., did not receive any award, it is beca use the apples or onions of some one else were more uniform in shape, size, and color, and were freer from blemishes or injuries. Exhits should be of the most desirable market size and maturity ; and the quanity displayed should contorm to the specifications in the premium list issued in advance of the exhibition, The following is a list of those receiv- ing First, Second or Third award in the farm and garden exhibits : and CENTRE MALL Mrs. George Ishler Lettie Kiinefelter Florence Krape 0. E. Laird Mrs. G. W, Long Mrs. C. W. Luse Ralph Lure 400 W. S. S. SOLD ON PARK. Walker Baby Bond Sales - Red Cross and Girls’ County Chairman Boosts Band also Get Attention. W. Harrison Walker, Esq War Savings , Chairman | Committee for Centre proved himself a live wire Encampment and Park, Hall, His first attention was given to the at the Fair last county, Grange Grange Centre of War Savings Stamps, and the to the Ad the in benefit Mil f Of tween times was devoted of the local Red C burg Girls Band, ross an Like the that Chairman ark Walker’ Too everything hand gredit vities touched 'prospered cannot be given hin in Centre count county go over the War Savings Stamp county being $860,000, or each up per for Man, woman sales to date |! Sige 00 § all 53.490, practic ergy to bring Centre county uj mps all of his this wi ally rk and over the top bef year, The actual ales .* rounded out to amount $131 was were not as been, many 1 slaved all the gris payca ail } 3elow will be foun persons who Stamps on the park limit holders S. S. to the lir of the Dis the the names who calle headq names of lers of W. S Encampment Jacob Sharer, Centre Hall D. C. Kensinger, Martins A. R. McNitt, Bell J. A. Heckm Centre Hall David 2. Confer, Or TM. i g Mills E. M. Huyett, Centre Hall Wallace N, ligen, Centre Hall W. S. Brooks, Centre Hall Robert G n, Penna, Furnace C. B. Page, ( A.C. Ri D. Foreman, it W. Scott Crain, Port Matilda C. W. Swartz, Tusseyville Henry Kline, Be lef W. J. Emericl Mrs. Mae E. List of District ings Committee, Encampment anc S. W, Smith, Centre Hall Willard Dale, Bellefonte Jacob Sharer, Centre Hall Samuel Shirk. Bellefonte John Spearly, J. A. Heckman, Centre Hall Mrs. J. J. Jodun, Bellefonte R. P. Campbell, Centre Hall 1. M. Bierly, Bollelonte J. Elmer Royer, Centre Hall T. M. Gramley, Spring Mills F. T. Hunsinger, Bellefonte Charles E. Lutz, Bellefonte C. B. Page, Osviston Jacob Harpster, Penna. Furnace Wm. F. Way, Port Matilda Mrs. M. H. Brouse, Belletonte G. R. Roan, Lemont J. M, Campbell, Penna, Furnace J. H. Bailey, Penna. Furnace C. W. Swartz, Tusseyville C. T. Musser, Centre Hall John E. Bubb, Centre Hall A. W, Witmer, Bellefonte, R. F. D, C. H. Eungard, Spring Mills List of purchasers of War Savings efonte an. vision . 1 5 (rramiey, Spring Gohee rviston pka, nite k. Bellefonte Emerick, Bellefonte men, War registered at the \ Chair Sav he 1 Fair during the week ellefonte { Continued on lnmde page, | (Coptie ued on last NO. 38 4TH LIBERTY LOAN MEETING IN GRANGE HALL, SATURDAY. [S THERE A BLUE PENCIL MARK HERE? LLoan / If So, You Are in Arrears on Sub- scription THREE MONTHS or Are Obliged to Ask Prompt Remittance. Get Ready for the ** Fighting Loan "’ Campaign. Good Speakers to be Here. Centre county must raise $1,000,000 Fourth hich unty ized for the 00 in the Liberty is soon to be Kk 1 i has been thorougl y organ- and begin or Sati ; and beginning Satur. More, and We 1eetings 1 be i task day of this week n held . # ir the next two weeks at various points in the sonsty. » Hall and Millheim are schedul- for (1 FE 1} he opening nicht 2 i B rk Ar mete No publisher may continue subscriptions after three months after date of tions are ecrpiration unless subscrip enewed and paid for. 1ibscriber to the Reporter tn fA A Slack Farm Sold for $6,600. AA I'wo Farms Sold Ww 1 v yWRIKCT HELEN RISHEL PRIZE WINS FIRST IN SCORING CONTEST pM Potters Mills Boys ** Over There" ; : Farmers Mills Girl Wins Out of Boys and Fair Contest. Over Class at Encampment Letter from W. W. Kerlin, at Camp Lee, Virginia. l were as follows Farmers Millis eller, Centre Hall ; . DP eld ring Mills Potters Mil nose Diet ¥ pm epire es withi Hall b istered - We entirely. leads to iniog che } Have + a weal wd « UL A WepK ana , they age no IK ext week are me eV. ’ {hey are saving pits, prune | y 11 1d shells 8 peach for ily equipped with France this of looked fine. They h of az a form of soldiers form made from cocoanut shells of which at present there | is an tage. The | factory substitute for the cocoanut are the above mentioned seeds and pits, There is a campaign on to collect there t pits and nut shells, and in many ilities the Red Cross 1s at the head of movement, Here in Centre Hall local auxiliary desires to have the nade a ** Collection Cen. Parents are urged tp give their children all the fruit pits and nut shells comes a rush to wash the kits, get on they gather from time to time and have our packs, gas masks (packed away in’ 00 taken to school where they will the satchel) belts, bayonets, and rifle yu. tater collected by the Red Cross and and fall in for drill until noon. Then it 4 sa government depot, is rush again ; in fact, the army is one, —r——r—te————— big rush after another. a Will Collect Clothing for the Bel- In the “Big Y Hut” they have a glans. large map, about 20 ft. x 20 ft., of the | i” a fighting area. made of wood and highly | The local Red Cross duriog the pres colored, This map changes every day, = week wil Solleet clothing for the showing the exact changes on the battle \ gang. il kiads of wearing appar- lives. It is yery igteresting and instruc. © hats and shoes for men, women and tive. It is growing quite late and I'll BE Avy ro » 1 have 10 gions, bring or send articles to Mrs, Clyde Smith not later than Friday noon. ruts, or Br To make to gas. The his purpose is hickory, walnu What for necessary were a happy bunt boys ; had been . © uis e nals bere about six This weeks, ¢ a Carovon save our afternoon fi.st athielic E of 1.000, is ow from the German best with a} .¢ carbon for t Fully 80 perscent of those taking part for Co. E were from Centre county, We defeated Co. D, G, and H, then played (H three. meet and Co was champion per cent acute shor most satis- the best } of the The games were tug of war and y camp life very much! fru and it is a great pleasur arise every | morning at § and rush into your grab your belt, bayonet and rifle and get down in time for reveille, After reveille comes a rush for kits and over to the mess hall cany all. lenj e to toc the the 13 clothes, yablic schools mess | ter " I'aen Ww. Kenuin, September 14, 19:8, HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREET FROM ALL PARTS The fall shered lay. fe’e § ' : it's back Lo 1} Season was ‘ fear altura for the t joyable week. George Boozer and week at the vania State Sabb bath School Johnst« YW, credential Waite, Send in 2 sn i » be by applyi Darius unly Sex og to retary, Bellefonte. arly as the atten rege. Mrs. f Manor tingdon unty, was a guest Mrs, J. H. McC for the Dailey had a real war and one of ables grown was a one-half Dailey, « Hu sister. of her ool, past week. Mrs, gar- den at her home this year, the extra large veget tomato weighing two and pounds. Mrs. Sara Reeder, of Spring Mills, visited at the J, L. Tressler home last Wednesday. Mrs. Reeder is one of the Reporter's most valued subscribers, hav. ing read and paid for the paper for a period of over fifty years. She is still mn excellent health and enjoys reading the news concerning her many friends, Dr. and Mrs, S. C. Runkle, their son, Lieut. John Curtin Runkle, also Dr, and Mrs. J. P, Soyder, formed an auto party who came up from Philadelph'a begin. ning of last week for a few days’ visit among relatives and friends of the Runkles. Lieut. Runkle is in the quart. ermaster’s department of the transport service. He has been across the waters three times and 1s awaiting orders for sailing soon again. Mr. and Mrs. F. B, Herman, of Al- toona, were among the tenters on Grange Park last week. Mr, Herman is employed in the shops in Altoona, and is drawing some fat pay envelopes. He has great respect for the administration's way of handling the railroad situation, and especially for Director General McAdoo. Mrs. Henderson is formerly of Georges valley, and while in town last week, the Hermans subscribed for the Reporter.
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