THE CENTRE REPORTER ISSUED IWEEKLY, CENTRE HALL - - PENN’A, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1921 SMITH & BAILEY . . . . «+ Proprietors B. W. SMITH . « + « « « « + Bditer BEDWARD B, BAILEY { nd Entered at the seoond Class mall TERMS. The terms of subscription to the Re- porter are one and one-half dollars perjyear, ADVERTISING RATES—Display sdvertise- ment of ten or more inches, for three or more in. ertion 15 cents parin Jot sachs Imus. Bis {nohes and for ons Than. three insertions, from twenty to twenty-five cents Roe Jueh for each issue, according to composi Minimum charge, seventy-five cents, : Local notices sccompanying 4 advertis ing five cenis per line Nach > ; other. , elght cents per line, minimum charge, twenty-five cents, Legal notices, twenty cents line for three insertions, and ten HY por Tine for each ad- ditional insertion, Post Office In Centre Hall as matter, _ CHURCH APPOINTMENTS. PENN'S VALLEY LUTHERAN CHARGE REY, MELVIN C. DRUM, Pastor Services for SUNDAY, MAY 15, 1921 Centre Hall, 10:30 a, m,~*'Christ and the Comforter.” Tusseyville, 2.30—* Christ and Comforter," the Spring Mills, 7:30 p. m.—*Epitaphs in the Graveyard of Failure? Prayer Meeting, Wed, evening, 7 o’- clock. Teacher Training class 8 p. m. Catechise as follows ; Saturday, May 14— Georges Valley,-——2:30 p. m, Spring Mills, 3 p. m, Centre Hall, 7:30 p. m. Reformed.—Union, morning ; Spring Mills, aftérnoon; Centre Hall, evening. SPRING MILLS. Andrew Rote and wife made a trip to State College on Tuesday, Dr. Braucht is making preparations to paint his property. Rev. and Mrs. C, F. Catherman at- tended the reception given Rev. Kirk- patrick, the Presbyterian minister at Centre Hall, on Tuesday evening. Quite a few of the young people at. tended the circus at Bellefonte on Mon- day. The J. A. Wagner family attended the commencement exercises at Centre Hall on Friday evening. Preparations are being made to build an addition to the Vocational school building to accommodate the ‘other grades. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. King visited relatives at Centre Hall. a ——— POTTERS MILLS. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith went to Mil- roy on Saturday. Pete: Boal is making his home with his son George at this place. Jesse McClenahan is on the sick list, Rev. Catherman preached a grand sermon on Mother's Day. A large crowd gathered at the Eutaw House on Saturday evening, Mr, and Mrs. Fultz and two children, of Reedsville, are visiting Here. Mrs. McClenaban spent a few days in Milroy. William Smith, wife and daughter, Miss Lee and Miss Dennis, of Spring Mills, were visitors at the ‘Michael Smith home on Sunday. A ————————— GEORGES VALLEY. C. W. Lingle and F., M. Ackerman are baving the telephone put in their homes, Mrs. H. M. Lingle spent the last two weeks with friends in Lock Haven. D. S. Lingle, of Decker valley, is in a serious condition with blood poisoning. Elmer McClellan and family, of near Tusseyville, were welcome visitors at at the James Foust home on Sunday. Mr, and Mrs, E. L. Lingle spent Sun- day at the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Ripka, The stork visited the home of M. C. Barger last Thursday and left them a 9-1b, baby girl, I a —— What the Knights of Malta Are. This order was founded about 900 years ago, to defend the Christian relig- ion against infidels and the Turks, ang to promote Christian unity, Today the order stands for nothing less, The principles are all taken from the great Book of life, As Joseph was sold into Egypt and there did good to all men 3 As Moses brought the children of Israel out of the house of bondage ; As the disciples went about minister- ing to the sick, relieving their afflic- tions ; Such the Knights of Malta practice, We invite all to a futher investigation of the order, Feed the hungry ; give drink to the thirsty. We will show you that we mean to do this if you come to Boals- burg on Memorial Day, for we will have good things to eat, Look for further announcements later, and posters, — Committee, S———————— : Unclaimed letter in Centre Hall post - office for Harry Johnson. 80,000 two-year mountain and brook trout were distributed in the streams of eighteen Pennsylvania counties, incjud- . ing Centre, during April, ‘THE DEATH RECORD. Hennig —John Hennigh, brother of of our townsman, S, P. Hennigh, died at his home at Atchison, "ansas, on the 17th ult, of blood poisoning. He had attended the funeral of his brother, David Hennigh, at Sabetha, Kansas less than a week previous to his own death, and was at that [time suffering much pain due to having cut his thumb under the nail with a piece-ot glass. Blood poisoning developed. Deceased was a son of David and Mary (Mingle) Hennigh and was born near Centre Hill seventy years ago, go- ing west fifty years ago in March of this year with A. C. Ripka, of Centre Hall, Mr. Ripka returned East shortly there- after, but Mr. Hennigh adopted the West as his home, coming East a few years later to claim a bride, nee Miss Nannie Lytle, of near Centre Hill, and then returning, He was a prosperous farmer and leaves a son and four daugh- ters ; also two brothers and two sisters, Burial was made in Atchison on the 20th, Boar.—Mrs, Rebecca Boal, late wife of J. G. Boal, of Colyer, died at her home on Saturday morning, soth ult, She was the daughter of John and Polly Bubb, both deceased, and was born in Dauphin county, about 82 years ago. Her death followed a stroke which she suffered a month ago. When she was a girl her family moved to Centre coun- ty and settled down ; later, about 52 years ago, she was married and her husband, who is 82 years of age, still survives her, She was the mother of eleven children, four of whom are living: John, of Huntingdon ; Eugene, of bt. Louis, Mo. , Jonas, of Potters Bank, and Mrs. Catherine Boal, of Houser ville. She also leaves to mourn her death, one brother, and one sister : John Bubb, of Millheim, and Mrs. Livioa Martz, of Centre Hall, The deceased was a kind woman in every respect and loved by all who met and knew her. She was a member of the Evangelical church and an active worker in her community. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, from her home and interment made in the Zion ceme- tery. HarTMax,—Mrs. Ida Brown Hartman, wife of Willian M, Hartman, died Mon- day of last week at her home at William- sport, of pneumonia, aged 57 years, She was a daughter of the late Henry Brown, of Millheim, and spent most of her life in Millheim, the family moving to Williamsport about fifteen years ago. The husband, one daughter and one son survive. Three brothers and one sister also survive, as follows : Charles R. Brown, of Millheim ; Ellery O,, of Akron, O.; Edward, of Bellefonte, and Mrs. Annie Neff, of Mingoville, Jurial was made at Williamsport on Friday afternoon, —————— A A ——————— Circus Day Brings Death to 13-Year Old Girl. A fatality roarred circus day in Belle- fonte. Monday afternoon, as a big crowd was leaving the grounds where the Walter L. Main shows had exhibited, an automobile driven by Thomas Gill, of Julian, one of the visitors attracted to town by the exhibition, struck ®Mrs John Shuey, of near Lemont, and her daughter, Helen, aged thirteen years, They had stepped from behind another car when they were run down, Both were taken to the Bellefonte hospital, where the little girl died at 6.20 o'clock. Mrs. Shuey was slightly injured and returned to her home, Mr. Gill was placed iu jail to await the ac- tion of a coroner's jury, Farmer Kills Sef By Jumping from Top of Silo. Carl Cleveland, aged forty-nine years, committed suicide Friday afternoon at his home about three miles from Mans- field by jumping trom the top of a silo to the concrete bottom, He was in- stantly killed, His brother, Mert Cleveland, and he lived together on the homestead farm, Friday afternoon they were engaged in sorting potatoes in the barn. Carl seemed despondent and finally left his brother without explaining where he was going, After a fw minutes Mert Cleveland called him but receiving no response he went to look for him. After a long search he found his brother's lifeless and mangled body in the bot tom of the silo, which was thirty-five feet high. The de ceased had been suffering from a severe illness from which he had not entirely recovered, and he had been in a melancholy mood for some time. a ——— A —— w Band Concert in Grange Hall, On Saturday evening, May 21, the Milroy band of two dozen pieces will be an attraction in Grange Arcadia, Centre Hall, under the auspices of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. An excellent program of music—both instramental and vocal will prove well worth the admission price, which is 15 and 25 cents ; reserved seats, 35 cents, The Milroy band is a real musical or. gauaization and promise an evening of real enjoyment, so don't misé their con cert, ° HA A AANA. 1 NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that the law in regard to speeding and the use of cut. outs will be enforced in the borough of Centre Hall. By order of the Council, Will Form Catechise Classes, Every one who wishes to be success- ful in life and enjoy a happy eternity to come should avail themselves of every opportunity to acquaint themselves with God's will and God’s plan. All this is revealed to man in the Bible, One of the best ways to learn more of the Blessed Old Book is through the Catechetical Instruction given free of charge by the ministers of the charches, All denominations are realizing more and more the fact that we must have a reason for the faith that is within us ~(I Peter 3:15). Catechise classes will be organized as follows : Georges Valley Lutheran church, every Saturday at 2 p. m. Spring Millis Lutheran church, every Saturday as 3 p. m, Centre Hall Lutheran church, every Saturday at 7.30 p. m, Other classes will be organized to meet the requirements and needs ot the people. These will be announced later, All persons without church homes and all those who wish to learn more of God's Word and better fit themselves for service are welcome to attend these classes, Take astand for Jesus Christ and learn how best to serve Him and your fellowmen, Yours in the service of Christ, Rev. M. C., Drumm, Pastor Penns Valley Lutheran charge. ————— A ——— Auction Sale at Meiss'. Saturday evening an auction sale will be held at Meiss' store, Colyer, to which all are invited. . tii - McAllister Scholarship Examination. Each year, five scholarships in the Pennsylvania State College, which are known as the McAllister Freshman Scholarship, are awarded on the propor- tion of the number of students in the college from any county to the popu- lation of that county, They are of the value of $go and are awarded after a competitive examination, Centre coun - ty has been assigned one of these schol arships for the year 1921-23, The examination, covering English grammar and composition, plane geome- try, algebra (to quadratics), American history and Civics, will be given at the college by the Committee on College Entrance, June 16th and 13th, 1921, Candidates, on arrival at the college, will report at the Registrar's office for any information desired. Ss—— REBERSBURG. Samuel Hubler, who has been em- ployed at Pittsburg the past year, has returned to this place and is sojourning under the parental roof. Mrs. Flora Limbert, who spent rome time in the the eastern part of this state, returned to this place to spend the sum- mer, Mrs. George Brachbill, who spent the past month in Pittsburg with relatives, returned home Friday. Quite recently George Wolf bought ibe Garret home, situated one mile east of Smullton. ' Wilbur Dehl and family, who resided in Pittsburg, arrived at this place last week and will make their future home in our town. Mr. Dehl is at present clerking in the Gephart store, while Mr, Gephart is compelled to hop around oa crutches, on account of rheumatism in bis ankle and hip, James Carson bought a new Chevrolet car from the Decker agents at Spring Mills, Last Saturday Wm. Bair had light. ning rods placed ot his dwelling house, This building has been twice struck by lightning in the past year, William Freece, of Pittsburg, is visit. ing his sister, Mrs. Fred Fehl, at this place, The recent heavy rains and cool weather have greatly delayed our far. mers in putting out their spring seeding. Lloyd Walker and son Charles, of Pitcarin, are spending several weeks at the home of Mrs. Howard Miller, Wm. Zeigler is making preparations to build a barn which is to take the place of the one destroyed by lightning a few weeks ago. The Winkleblech saw-mill, which bas been in operation at Smuliton the past year, has been sold to a party of Belle. fonte men and will be taken away in th near future, : PL A—— MILLHEIM. {From The Journal) Miss Grace Musser has been taken on as supply operator in the local Bell ex- change. The home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Has- singer, Water Street, was brightened Thursday afternoon by the arrival of a baby girl. An official American Legion grave marker will be placed by the local post on the grave of James Auman, whose remains wera recently returned from France and interred in the Union cemetery at Rebersburg. L. E. Stover on Monday accompanied his son, Franklin, to Philadelphia to consult a specialist concerning a ner- vous affection the boy has been afflicted House. A nearby doctor made a neat rejoind- er to the appeal to a western mail order house which sought to get his trade, The mail order letter was well written and full of persuasion, Itclosed with the words : . *'If there is any reason why you do not buy from us, please give your reasons in the inclosed stamped en- velope and we will strive tg remove the cause.” The doctor polished his glasses and wrote as follows : “Your letter of recent date asking why I bad not traded with you for a long | time, received, and you ask me to tell you frankly why. I will give you a few reasons. “First :—I am in business in this community, with its varied industries, for my support. 1 caunot ask the mer- | chants of this town for their support if 1 do not give them mine, “Second :—In looking over my books | I fail to find the the names of any mem- | ber of your company, which reminds ms | that none of your officials has ever giv- i en me a penny's patronage. this? Am I too far away or has none ot i you needed a physician, or are they | afraid of the mail order plan when it| comes to the practice of medicine. 1] can cartainly give as good saisfaction | as your house can and would appreciate | a call from any member of your com-| pany when in need of a physician. | **Third :—~In looking over the sub- | scription lsts for improving our public | streets and highways, I have failed to! find the names of any of your company Bown for a penny to assist in the work, | Also, 1 have failled to find the names of | any the charity lists, where help has| been rendered the poor, In fact in all] the movements for the benefit of poor, and for the relief from other con- ditions. Your names are not in the city tax books, nor dol find that you| have paid a single city license to do a mercantile business in competition with our home merchants.” i our | NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. LOST. —~Hubodometer to Ford Truck lost on road between home of the under- | signed and Coburn. Liberal réward to | finder.—8, E. SHARER, Linden Hall, | Pa. 3tpd i 1 PASTURE. —Pasture may be had for | young cattle on the Bear Meadow Boal farm. Plenty of running water in pas- | ture land, Inquire of S. D. Neff, Boals. | burg, Pa. Beli phone, 3:1R3 Boalsburyg, | : FARM FOR SALE. —The undersign- ed offers for sale his farm in Georges Valley.-—8S. P, HENNIGH, Centre Hall, ’ ~ WANTED —Eugergetic, reliable men to follow up trade and solicit new busi. ness in this territory ; full time or part time | permanent position at good wages to successful men ; knowledge of farming helpful. 600 Acres in Nurse ries, Established 67 years. —-HOOPES, BRO.& THOMAS COMPANY, Step bea Girard Building, Philadelphia, Pa. ad MAY COURT JURORS. Those Who Have Been Summoned for Jury Service at May Term. May term of court in Centre county convenes on Monday, May 16th, The following are the jurors drawn : GRAND JURORS Herbert Auman. printer. Bellefonte George W. Barton, farmer, Union Charles Dan, foreman, Spring Walter A. Dudley, minister, Liberty John Ellis, gardener, State College G. H. Flamson, instructor, State College Clay M. Hall, yardmaster, Rush Miss Anna Holter, Howard Boro Edward Hummell, teamgster, Rush Wm. Hollobaugh, merchant, Rush Edward Harpster, farmer, Ferguson liane Miss Annie King, housekeeper, Gregg M. N. Keller, farmer, Potter, C. B. Musser, clerk, Howard John N. Mokle, marble cutter, Howard Chas. Mothersbaugh, farmer, Harris George Reed, farmer, Ferguson Willis Weaver, laborer, Ferguson J. L. Woomer, mason, State College Miss Ella Wagner, seamstress, Boggs James Wigley, laborer, Bellefonte Andrew Young, printer, Bellefonte D. L. Zerby, bank clerk, Millheim TRAVERSE JURORS, 0. 8. Acker, farmer, Taylor Robert Boob, blacksmith, Haines J. K. Baru} WwW. E W. W. Bracht, farmer, Penn t, bank cashier, Bellefonte iracht, teacher, Penn Miss Viola A. Bower, housekeeper, Penn P. Carl Bradford, cl Charles Beatty, George Cox, ge Dr. Carl Ding Raymond Andrew C Henry Earon, |. o t. teacher, Ut r. farmer, | Mary A. Faust, teacher, Potter Mrs. M H. M. Harm, agent, So John E. Homer, ret 1. C. Holmes, gentleman, Miss Grace Ishler, teacher, P Keller, farmer, P. F. Kei Charles Lambert, Charles Lose, Harry Leathers, fa Hunter Meyer, farmer, David Miller, laborer, Sg Charles Miller, laborer, R. V., Miller, laborer, Mrs. P. H. heim Mrs, (reorge ps William Myer, laborer, Harris » Kline Neti Jellefonte Musser, he Mill usekeeper Miller; Philipsburg 5 . farmer, Walker . ASR SRN Sn Sat vs lle John B, Rossman, clerk. Bellefonte Joseph Reese, farmer, Union Jos. W, Reifsnyder, laborer, Millheim Berpard Stover, carpenter, Spring D. E, Strunk, clerk William H. Smith, dealer, Gregg H. M. Showers, farmer, Walker David L. Welch, blacksmith, Howard State College Timely Reminders from The Pennsylvania State College : i i a FA “sy y GARDEN.—~Many i like lime, bt add i Even rad much. if +} ms an & it the lima bean a among them. | melion are not g ! - » ishes do not relish it very i i best to use lin with COL ser {the garden, because of the vi | mand for it by ommon vegetab! | crops { CTOpPS, DAIRY. of the le 3 ite mtg —That HUH | HH eR te " | ment of our stock. to the newly arrived term as wonderful. GOATS (ALL THE LATEST MEN'S ALL-WOOL SUITS merchandise, our A FEW EXAMPLES : - - MATERIALS) - - - (NEWEST MODELS) ’ - $10 and upward $14.50 and upward - $8.50 and upward $16 and upward DEPARTMENT STORE
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