THE CENTRE REPORTER
ISSUED WEEKLY.
ap pt ln A
AENTRE HALL - - PENNA.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1919.
SMITH & BAILEY . .
8. W. SMITH. . . .
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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on
ice
be there
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 |