THE CENTRE REPORTER ISSUED WEEKLY. ap pt ln A AENTRE HALL - - PENNA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1919. SMITH & BAILEY . . 8. W. SMITH. . . . EDWARD E, BAILEY Entered at t second Class matter, TERMS. ~The terms of subscription to the Re- porter are one and one-half dollars perfyear, ADVERTISING RATES lay advertise ment of ten or more inches, for or more in sartions, ho) oonts pat Inde for each fwsue . a ver ng occupy ety space than Fach aad for loss han thee insertions, from fifteen to twenty-five cents per uch for each fasue, according to oom tion, Mintmum charge, seventy-five cents, Local notices accompanying display advertis- ing five cents per line for on other. wise, eight cents per line, minimum charge, twenty-five cents, 1 notices, twenty cents por line for three Wey and ten cents per line for each ad- ditional insertion. ' + 3 Mi » « = This paper has enlisted with the errrn~nt in the cause of Americz for the period of the war-----+- CHUFCH APPOINTMENTS. Reformed, Union, morning; Spring Mills, alternoon ; Centre Hall, evening. Lutheran Centre Hall, morning ; Spring Mills, afternoon ; Tussey ville, evening, Mail Order Advertising. It is the same old story in a different dress, but impresses some ideas on the public generally and it is hoped that ** keeping everlastingly at it" will bring desired results. The following article is written by the versatile North Tier cor- respondent of the North American, dat- ed at Lawrenceville, and offers food for thoughtful consideration by people of many towns and communities throughout the state **A western mail order house sold during last November goods aggregat- ing in price $24.178,700. A large share of the orders came through the mails. This amount of goods could never have been sold without liberal advertising. And yet alleged local business men will tell you that ** It does not pay to adver- tise. © The name of this house is as well known to the people of Tioga cotinty as an established business firm in it. The same necessity for its advertis- ing exists as does for the local house ; no more. These mail order catalogs used as advertising mediums, used to cost «cents each to make in large quantities. The increased cost of every- thing entering into the book making must have largely enhanced the price. That has not apparently diminished the volume of advertising. Tons of these catalogs come into Tioga county every year, and in r.sponse to them the mon- ey ** goes west ” and tons of goods are shipped in by reason of the publicity campaign. When you take into consideration the transportation charges, the convenience of buying on time, where the western house demands cash in advance, person- contact and local pride of the dealer to make good any deficiency in the article, the privilege of thoro examination be- fore buying, often the rare privilege of trying out the article in your own home before purchasing, the advantage would seem to be all in favor of buying of the home dealer. At times mail order prices can be duplicated by the local dealer. Oft the seemingly higher prices of the local man is sustained in the better qual- ity of goods. The longer one lives the more he is convinced that you get in this world just about what you pay for : that many so- called ** screaming bargains ” are mostly camouflage. Nobody is selling gold dol- lars for gg cents, gaudy catalogs to the contrary notwithstanding. If you watch local shops you may secure as great bargains, even greater, at home than abroad. Shopping is an art, It takes time and consideration. One must be an opportunist. This is not an advertisement. It is a reason. For the benefit of the local consumer his motto should be ** Buy at Home"; for the local dealer, ** Advertise, other “ye “J ———— i ——— Pity the poor packers. They have on- ly been able to make profits of six hun- dred per cent. during the war, which leads an exchange to remark : * Speak. ing of pork, allow us to mention the re- semblance between packer and packed.” In the meantime one of the packer firms has been spending a few thousands in advertisements in newpapers pleading not guilty to the charge of profiteering, claims that the meat trust is a great public benefactor in supplying its prod- ucts at a minimum price above the cost of production. However, a government investigation is under way and facts are being disclosed that are at variance with the claims of the If this investigation is honestly made the public is due to learn a few more things about the barefaced robberies of the trusts outside of the munition, ship- ping, aeroplanes and other holders of government contracts, SL ‘ EO Bh eniorareare EDITOR MEEK DEAD. Da RL Half Century Spent in Newspaper Work—Prominent in Democratic Party and Honored by It. The last funeral rites over the body of Hon. Peter Gray Meek were per. formed on Wednesday, when the re- mains were laid away in the cemetery at Bellefonte, Death occurred at the Meek home Sunday evening, after an illness extending over a long period, Mr. Meek was a son of Robert Meek, who before the Revolutionary war emi- grated from Scotland. George Meek, great-grandfather of Mr, Meek, settled in Ferguson township, and the subject of this sketch was born in Patton town- ship, July 12, 1842. He began life with but a common school education, his first profession being that of teaching school. At the age of nineteen he be- came the junior editor of the Democratic Watchman, His extremely rabid parti- san views expressed editorially in the Watchman forced his employers to ask his resignation to save the newspaper from being denied the use of the mails. This was graciously done by the young editor. A few months later, July, 1861, Mr, Meek purchased a half interest in the Watchman, and it was then he gave free vent to his feelings on political and war subjects, and on three or four oc- casions was put under arrest on warious pretexts. In 1867 and and in and 1871 Mr. Meek was elected by the Dem- ocrats a member of the State legislature, He served with Two well known laws yet in force—the railroad fence act and lumberman’s lien act— became laws through his efforts, Dur- ing the seventies he was a candidate for 1308 1870 distinction, several offices, but was unsuccessful, In 1890 he was elected to the State Senate, and later was appointed by President Cleveland Surveyor of the Port of Phila- y delphia and was reappointed by Presi- dent Cleveland during his second 2 For many term, years Mr, Meek ranked as one of Bellefonte's zens and thro in bringing about of his hom most progressive Citi newspaper mded accomplishments Bills in the State Legislature. A bill requiring 1 Pennsylvania setting forth in English charac quality of material was the House by Mr. Lax must also state whether it or second-hand The penalty for violation is a fine of $100 or three months in jail, The Labor try Department is Mr. Shaffer, Allegheny, soldiers’ burial act to men who served in war with Germany and authorizing an appropriation of $75 for each burial. Mr. Grocett, Philadelphia, establishing a State tax of 2 per cent. on earnings as compensation for giving of, or participa. tion in, any theatrical exhibition, and ' y all clothing to bear labels or brand ters and introduced into York. It contains new material, and Indus- to enforce the act. extending forbidding attendance of any one uader 16 at any shows unless accompanied by an adult, A bill to abolish the State Board of Moving Picture Censors and create in its place a State Bureau of Amusements under a commissioner at $5000 a year was presented by Mr. Bucher, Philadel. phia. A whole new department is cre. ated. Mr. Philips, Clearfield, fixing a six.dol- lar bounty for wildcats, $2 for foxes and $1 for weasels and minks, The theft of an automobile will punishable by a fine of not over $5,000 and imprisonment of not over ten years, ina bill introduced at Harrisburg, last week. A person whois an accessory to a theft of a car or who shall receive purchase a vehicle known to have been stolen is to be considered equally guilty. Six bills of the series drafted by the Patriotic Order Sons of America legisla- tive committee were introduced by Mr. Nickernell, Lebanon. They include the marriage regulation, ** blue sky, " child welfare, mothers’ pension, * loyalty teaching,” and other measures. Senate bills passed finally by the sen- ate include the following Making it lawful for county commis- sioners to repair or build county bridges without advertising for contracts where the cost of the work will pot exceed $500. The present limit is $250. Modifying the scope of the prohibition against levying taxes or incurring of debts for certain purposes while any pro- ceeding for a change of boundary lines affecting any school district is pending. EE ————I SO ——— Marriage Licenses. Robert W, Knisley, Bellefonte Myra V. Aikey, Bellefonte Harry Confer, Muncy Sue V, McCarty, Muncy Lester O, Pletcher, Howard Ruth M. Poorman, Howard A— AAP —— 1,174,545 Discharged From Army. Army discharges in demobilization in the United States had reached a total on Saturday of 1,174,545 officers and men and the total number assigned for demo- bilization was 1,501,000, Of those dis charged 71.235 were officers, C—O SS $50,000,000 Road Bonds to be Sold. A bill authorizing the issue of $50, 000,000 bonds for highway construction, which were authorized in a referendum by the voters at the last election was in- troduced into the House this week. The legislation has been prepared by Attorney General Shaffer, after consul tation with Governor Sproul, be of A Birthday Surptise. Quite a surprise was sprung on Mrs, Harry McClellan, of near Tusseyville, Saturday evening, when she and her husband on returning home from Belle- fonte found some sixty relatives and friends gathered to help celebrate her forty-second birthday anniversary, She was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts, among them being a rock- ing chair presented to her by her hus- baud and children, The evening was spent in a pleasant way, music being a feature of the evenings enjoyment, Refreshment's were served, consisting of ice cream, cake, and candy. At a late hour all returned to their homes, wishing Mrs, McClellan many happy re- turns of the day. Those present were : Mr.fand Mrs. David Stoner, Mr, and Mrs. Willard Smith, Mr, and Mrs. Roy Martz, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McClellan, Mr, and Mrs, William Martz, Mr, and Mrs. Burton Fetterolf, Mr. and Mrs. Joho Wert, Mr. and Mrs, Claude Wert, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Flory, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fortney, Mr. and Mrs. M, N. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Horner, Mrs. Thomas Swartz, Mrs, Jack Weav- er, Mrs. George Horner, Mrs, Elmer Dashem, Mrs. Walker Shutt, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Foust, Sara Frantz, Orpha Fleisher, Florence Weaver, Willa Weav- er, Anna Martz, Britamarte Fortney, Florence McClellan, Isabelle Horner, Winifred Fetterolf, Bruce Horner, Jack Markle, J. Thomas Markle, James Fort. nev, Wayne Shutt, Harold Horner. rm A —— BOALSBURG. A. W. Dale and daughter Ella spent Satusday afternoon at Lemgnt, Miss Sayner spent the week end at Al- toona. There will be service in the Lutheran church, Sunday morning, February 23. Bellefonte, brother, A. W,. Clement Dale, Esq., of was a visitor with his Dale, part of last week, Miss Josephine Remnwald, of of Lloyd, friend, Mrs , was the guest or /. Keller, last week, Altoona, is suffer yn ag attack of influenza at his h Mrs. W. E. Gettig, of Altoona, spent zeverai days last week with her mother Mrs. J. N Elmer Meyer. Brown, of Selinsgrove, has accepted the call givendy the Luth- eran church and will move here the first of April Russell Mr. over Sunday Ishler, y Stover and Breman, of State College, at friend were visitors homes here. Among the Bellefonte here on Saturday were ; Mr (;. N. Fisher and three chil Chas. Seguoer, Mrs. Robert Bailey, Maude Houtz and Paul Coxey. I ———— A opis LINDEN HALL. Harry Keller returned to his old posi- tion at Rock View on Monday. Mrs. J. H. Ross Monday from a three weeks’ stay with her daugh- Mrs. Lewis in Braddock. Mildred Wieland and Mary came down from State College for the week-end at the former's home here. On Monday morning Dr, Kidder and Charles Faxon accompanied Harry Hess to Philadelphia where he entered a home returned ter, Swartz, x4 (slenn friends and neighbors he home of Alfred Lee, g. to celebrate Mrs, Lee's refreshments were served and a very enjovable evening was spent by those fortunate enough to i ) E on ice be there ———————— GEORGES VALLEY. Rev. Miller dined at the C. W. Lingle home on Sunday. Mrs. H. M. Lingle returned last week from Lock Haven where she had been visiting for several weeks. Mrs. C. F. Auman spent last week at Spring Mills with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Dunlap. Mrs. W, F. McClellan and daughter Ruth returned home on Tuesday from Union county, where they spent a week visiting friends, Mr. and Mrs, Hobert Barger, of Tus. seyville, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Barger, of State College, spent Sunday at the home of their parents, Mr, and Mrs, ]. C. Bar. ger. ———— A ——— AARONSBURG. Harry Crouse, of Selinsgrove, is the guest of his father for a few days. Frank Miller, of Lewisburg, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hull, Harry Boob and family, of Loganton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs, J. Hol Crouse for a day. The ladies of the Reformed Mission- ary society rendered a splendid program on Sunday evening. The small children did especially well in taking their parts. Miss Meda Bower, who is teaching a successful term of school at Dix Run, accompanied by five of her friends, auto- ed to the home of her parents to partake of a good dinner. The sad news of the death of Charles Rupp was received by his brother, Wal. ter Rupp, in this place, a few days ago. The deceased, at the time of his death, lived in Milwaukee, Wis, He had many friends in this place, Thomas Miller and nephew, Sterrel Bressler, of Spring Mills, spent Sunday in this part of the valley, the latter as the guest of Master Paul Krape, in this place, while the former found greater interest at Woodward, DID NOT HEDGE S——— Carried Out Contract to Limit, Disdaining Offers ft Escape. “The war Is over; I'm not going to buy any more Liberty Bonds.” This Is a remark you may have heard, Many persons are makipg It thoughtlessly every day. Mayhe you have sald it yourself. If you have, surely it is you forgot contract you made with those partners Jumes Yaeger and 1. Berry, Wo years ago. You never had men First, refresh your mem. regard to Yaeger, let's April, 1017, vou agreement with The Very you. brave because of yours, less than What? as partners? those ory a bit in see, it was In that him. 10 training, made that terms were favorable Yaeger was to go in submarines, bullets, shells and gas for fn month, You com- Yaeger's an unlimited period, for £50 to protect you and your family, to remain In comparmtive guaranteeing that all expenses incident to his paid nsk- ¢8i0n should he At that, you this were not money outright-—only rate partner, at a good of interest Berry. him, Fifth Ma cement « Your other % yom have forgotten 100 Heute (ers , even to the you were (0 siriner de. font ihe tag, into the hours he fed COMm- e, gul his men 1 died chance of re rs offered orfned the stretcher bears in tag” the riner of these men. pt faith wi h you the hitter from your prom Come. whose “Do you battle? tag’? Ke Their spirits t Beyond to fuifi Their mil partners ask out ery to you ‘ 1 é Gren i 3 &¢ fo inhem ong of rades-aleo your Ye% were saved, you: was of the an word worth?” seek Do you covet What is your In April you will he asked to carry out the final part of your stipulation by subscribing to the Victory Liberty Loan, Of course, you will meet your ob. ligation! An easy ‘evacuation “MISSING IN ACTION" All through those days of the growing casualty lists one feature of the reports was the number “missing in action” Many of these found to be in fRome had been victims were German prisons, wounded. Some, overcome hy weight of numbers, had been taken prisoners outs right. Many were more dead than alive, A lot of folks here at home have been “missing in action” without having done anything at all, Simply laid down their arms and surrendered without firing a shot, * None of us can afford to be in that list, Every one of us can be on the ligt of “those present” instead of “missing In action,” if we do our ghare in the Victory Liberty Loan. Bill lived for one thing-—just to spend Couldn't even spare money to lend Bave? Bill couldn't do it. And he—Well, you knew It, ROTICE.» EP eal. al y a » . & 3 on . | AS DMINTgTRATOR'S ala Administrator i Gro. B. Black, inte of Fortier township, Gecessed, Letiers 0) administration on the above estate LO AN PURPOSE themselves indebted 10 the evtale 10 wake Imme- | diate peyrent, snd those baving claims against | HARRY KELLER, Attorney ELLER, roey Your Liberty Loan Subscriptions Will Help Pay For Saving letters of administration on the estate of having been duly granted to the undersigned, he would respectfully request sll persons knowing {the mame 0 present them duly suthenticsted | without delay for settlement ¢ : DEFIBABLE HOME FOR BALE, situsted in Georges Valley, contsinlug twenty scores; there. on erected 8 iwoslory house, barn and rut baiid ings; wood neverdailing weiter sod plenty of fruit, For partdcu’srs and terme sce W. HARRI! 500,000 Yanks. —————— BON WALKER, Belielonte, Ve, or address MM. J BARGER, 210 Florida Ave. Lorian, Ohio, FOR BALE~House snd lot on Frame house, seven rooms; outbuildings; well | located, Bale will be msde on reasonable terns Vossession first of April. For fur her julormstion ie eof MES BELLA WHITEMAN, Centre Pa. é1 pd Hofler street Liberty Victory Loan of saving the lives The will pay of more than 500.000 Yanks and thou- coming the cost Pa. sands of our allies, according to Lewis B. 1 War Loan Orgs “The fe d and bravery of the Amer affected Gern front line more than FOR BALF Three brood sows and 19 ples some ull calves, bred from Registered Holstein bull and seven eighis grade Haneln cows: also ge fewshivep—M. A, BANKRY, Centre Hali, Ps Bell phone RZ 5 ranklin, Director of the U, 8, nization, i $008 ' yor} ean ‘dough boy’ the is he H. E. Shreckengast :: Auctioneer HALL, on the men at German Mr. Amerien val generas ers,” states Franklin, fact mustard gas 1919, to ev the fact tank CENTRE PA. that had ten Rates BO 8S Good Service at Reasonable ready for shipment ton that Germany Everybody. No sale too large ; too small on Bell phone sK4 a -e) A very I'mited supply of HIGH ROCK quality Underwear yet remaining, Also a Quality Bed Blankets Sweaters and few pairs of Sweater Coats for men and women. H. F. Rossman General Merchandise Spring Mills WN We WN WN WN WN. OVERLARD CAR five presenger oat running order ; would make 8 good truck I. eYONADA. Centre Hall, EB 2 FOR BALE #2 has good ergine sand in Belle phone 78 4 AN VN BN WD BSN DN De WW NWN “AN BH BY BV BD BDO DD BH OD ODVW VOD NN OH STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! Carload of Tractors. a ; 4 i The International Harvester Co.'s 8-16 4-cylinder kerosene burner Tractor can plow on land or in the furrow. Why buy a tractor that burns twice as much fuel ? Why not buy from a reliable firm where you have some protection? A firm that sells 35 different kinds of farm machinery. The L H. C, Tractor is the only tractor built that carries on springs, and the price is only $975. Tractor Plows & Tractor Discs We don't only want your trade on Tractors—we ’ are not here to-day and gone to-m:rrow, but we are here to stay. HANDLE THE FULL INTERNATIONAL LINE. rload of Keystone Loaders & Side-Delivery Rakes DE LAVAL CREAM SEPARATORS, D. W. BRADFORD Bell Phone CENTRE HALL |
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