©Jit Ctnftt fftttwfrai Thursday Morning, January 29, 1880. CoßKßsroHDßSeE,containing Important new*. solicit •4 from any part uf the county. No com muu I cations iiiNtrt*! unlaccompanied ly the real nniiit* of (lie writer. TAKE NOTICE.—AII those knowing themselves indebted to me will please call and settle, and all parties having claims against me will please present them for payment, as my books must bo closed. Jan. 1, 1880. J. NEWMAN, JK. Local Department. —On Sunday, January 18, four persons united with the M. K. church, of Spring Mills. —The follow who wrote "I've Smoked My Last Cigar," did not buy it of Harry Green. —We learn Hint the musical convention at Spring Mills last week was highly suc cessful. —F. Potts Green has secured the exclu sive agency of the DAY KIDNEY PALI for this count}*. —We noticed Capt. Harry Simler, of Philipsburg, upon the streets of our town on Tuesday. —The amount of tobacco raised last year was larger than ever before—all be cause Harry Green sells such excellent cigars. —Mr. Alfred Nicholls departed on Sat urday last to attend religious services held by tho Friends' Society in C'iearfleld county. —Tickets to John Sourbeck's masquer ade ball for to-morrow night soil at only 60 cents. Go, take your girl and enjoy yourself. —Mr. John W. Getz, of Lemint, ifnfor tunately, cut tho first two fingers of his right hand a few days since while working on sheet iron. —The present moon makes its quarterly changes on Tuesday, it having been full last Tuesday and reaching its last quarter on the same day next week. —The Young Men's Christian Associa tion, of Centre Hall, will hold an anniver sary service in tho Evangelical church, of that place, next Sunday evening. —The Millheim Cornet Band will regale the people of that place with a concert on the evening of Saturday, the 7th of Feb ruary. Of course, it will bo fine. —Miss Nannie Herd, one of Philips burg's most estimable young ladies, has been visiting some of her friends and rela tives in this place last week and this week. —Mr. BaUer Weber, of Howard, gave ' us a few moments of bis agreeable pres ence in our office Saturday afternoon last. Wo hope ho will find it convenient to call again. —A musical convention has been in progress at Boahburg this week, which concludes with a concert on Saturday eve ning. It is under the direction of Prof. A. J. Swartz. —The ice house at Coleville is said to be full of good ice, tho supply coming from the Coleville dam. The thermometer must have reached w lower temperature there than it has in this town. —A literary society has been organized at Spring Mills called the Star Literary Club. An entertainment given by the so ciety on the evening of the 15th instant was well attended and successful. —Mr. Shannon Boal, of Harris town ship, recently lost a valuable horse. Its leg was broken by a kick from another horse, when Mr. B. was compelled to end its life by shooting it. —Musical conventions are so numerous it is really, impossible to keep track of them all. They afford a most appropriate means, however, for people in rural settle ments to employ their leisure hours. •—The Pennsylvania State Temperance Union, of which the Hon. James Blntk is President, will hold its thirteenth annual meeting at Wiliiamsport, to-day and to morrow. All temperanco workers are in vited. —The very latest news from all part* of our county indicate what was all along expected—that everybody is coming to town, with their uncles, cousins and aunt*, to buy groceries of our excellent grocer, 11. Sechler & Co. —The United Brethren congregation in the upper end of Sugar Valley, a few day* since, presented their pastor, Rev. John Land!*, a comfortable overcoat. This was a most acceptable gift at the present time of year. —ln a debate on the question, "Which rendered the most service for this country —Clay or Jackson?" participated in by the scholars of the public school, one day last week, the decision was rendered in favor of Jackson. —The rite of communion will be ad ministered in the Episcopal church, this place, on Sunday morning next. This is tne first time the rector ha* felt himself able to perform the sacred duty since hi* recent accident. —The Underwoods, who have been en gaged for several years past in manufac turing lumber in tho Seven Mountains, with 4ilroy as their shipping point, are now removing their saw-mills and locating them near Coburn Station, in thia county. —Prof. Thorp, a blind vooalist, ren dered some sacred selection* beforo the Episcopal Sunday-school last Sunday after noon. The same gentleman gave a con cert of vocal music, accompanied by reci tations from memory, In Reynolds' nail, on Monday evening. —Tho weekly meeting* of tho Centen nial Temperance Club arc hold <>n Tuesday evening*. —Tho warlike attitude which Russia and Germany have assumed toward* each other is to be regretted. If they resort to arm* one of them will certainly get whipped. Hut then it won't be our funeral, and we will continue buying groceries of Scolder A Co., just as though there was no war. —Next month, though the shortest in tho year, has as many Sundays as any month over had or will huvo—an occur rence which will not la? repeated ugain in a lifetime. It should consequently he an unusually good month for February. Kev. K. I*. Campbell, a young, talent ed und promising minister in the Central Pennsylvania Conference of tho M. K. church, died at his homo in Woodland, Clearfield county, on Wednesday, tho 21st instant. Ills death will lie lamented by his many friends. Mr. Fred. Metr.ger, who left Millheim with his father, Mr. Henry Motzgor, four teen years ago, and has since been living in tho State of Texas, Is at present back again surveying the haunts of his child hood. Time has transformed Mr. M. froin a boy to a handsome young man. —Saturday last was a pleasant day and drew a largo number of people from their homes to-S. A. Frew A Son's store, to pur chase groceries. Brew'* is the favorite store among tho people, because all well know they can buy better ami cheaper groceries there than at any other place. —We regret to learn that Mr. John Swaney,onoof the oldest and most respect ed of the citizens of Spring township, has for some time past been suffering from a severe attack of inllamntion of tho bowels. We are happy to state, however, that he is now recovering, and in a short time will be about again. —-Milesburg borough employes the best talent in her schools. Mr. T. C. Iloutz, who graduated at State College last year, is at present teaching there. Being sum moned to attend court in the capacity of a juror, this week, ho had to adjourn his school, but will make up his lost time at the end ot the session. Philipsburg was thrown into some ex citement last week by the presence and ar rest at the Passmore House, of an eloping couple from Houtzdale. They intended pursuing their blissful journey to California, but the unfortunate denouement was brought about by the appearance on tho scene of the woman's real hushnnd. —R<*v. Jamc* Palmer, of the African M. E. church, conducted the services in the rooms of tho Young Men's Christian Association last Sunday afternoon. The Association were indeed pleased to welcome tho reverend gentleman to a participation in their services, us it was his first appeaf ance before them in that capacity. —We acknowledge the visits, during the past week, of Messrs. Daniel Brumgard, of Miles township, J. 11. Wyle, of Haines, T. C. Iloutz, of Milesburg, Jackson Gor ton, of Phili|sburg, Barnhart Viedeffer, of Burnside township, J. D. Jones. Esq., of Worth township, and Josiah J. Hoy und William Bickle, of Marion township. Such visits a these gentlemen made are pleasant to receive. —The Patrons of Husliandry will hold n public meeting in the Presbyterian church at Zion on Thursday, February o. Extensive arrangement* have been made for that event, prominent speakers will be present to address tho meeting, and the exercises will be interspersed with music furnished by the Zion Choir and Glee Club. All are invited. —We were pained to hoar last week on Friday morning of the death of David, a little son of Mr. John Harris, formerly of the hardware firm of Harris Brothors, this place. The little fellow died of membra neous croup, from which he had suffered for several days. He was a bright little boy about seven or eight years of age. He was burled on Monday at '2 o'clock p. if. We sympathize with the parents, in their severe affliction. —The attention of the public is directed to tho fact that the now patented gate which is being introduced by Prof. Robt. Moore lias merits which make it to any we have heretofore seen or ued. John Roekey, Robert Valentine, Constance Curtin, J. A. Hunter, Dr. Hale, J. Dun lop Shugerf, Major Wm. F. Reynolds, A. J. Shivery, R. A J. Henderson. Needs only to be seen to be appreciated. —We have been requested by Messrs. S. A A. Loeb to correct the statement made in the Watchman,-of last week in regard to a dissolution of that firm. The Messrs. Loebs have not dissolved partner ship, nor haVe they any present intention of doing so. They can bo found at their old stand driving away as usual and we trust It will be a long time before they find it necessary to make a change in their business arrangements. The firm is one of the most reliable, obliging and success ful in our town, and we hope it may long continue so. —Tho large number of persons who make their residence out Water street, be yond the water works, need complain of want of light no longer. Several strong posts have been stationed along the walk leading in that direction, on which oil lamp* have been placed, and all that is necessary now is to light them. Hereafter when people are awkward enough to fall in the creek or go floundering through the mud, they cannot blamo the borough Coun cil as they have heretofore been doing, but must acknowledge that tbey have been im bibing too much alcoholic stimulant*. TIIK DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE. —ln pursuance of a call of the Chair man of the Democratic County Com mittee, that body mot at the office of I>. F. Fortney, K*q., on Saturday January 24, 1 880. Tbo following tnembor* worn pres ont: Bollcfonto borough, North Ward* William (Jalhraitb, South 'Ward, W. C. lloiulo; Milesburg borough, Frank K. Bible; Unionville borough, P. J. McDon nell ; Boggs township, James A. McClain ; Bonner township, Uriah Stover; College township, Hon. Samuel Gilhland; Fer guson township (Now Precinct) O. M. Shoots; Harris township, Samuel Dblcr; Howard borough, David Taynor ; Liberty township, W. H. Gardner; Marion*town ship, John Hoy, Jr. ; Patlon township, George W. Rutnbargor; Potter township (North Precinct), I). F. Luse; Potter town ship (South Precinct), G. W. Hpangler; Bush township, William Cullen ; Snow Shoe, John G. Uzzle; Spring township. K. C. Wood; Walker township, Samuel Decker. The committeeeonsidered the question of substitutions ami, according to precedent* heretofore established, allowed them to take part in the business of the committee so far us representing the feeling of their districts on any question, but they were not allowed to vote. The following named gentlemen wero present as proxies: J. N Cassanova, for C. G. Herlinger.of Philips burg ; Mr. Thos. Jamison, for L. M. Rishel' of Gregg ; A. T. Leathers, for J. S. Fred ericks, of Union ; J. H. Griffin, for John Ward, of Half Moon. James A. McClain,of Boggs, offered the following resolution, which was unani mously adopted: "Ketolvrd, That tho Chairman of the County Committee be authorized, in the event of the ordering of a now election of a Congressman in the 20th district; to call together the County Committee of September, 1870, for the purpose of placing in nomination a candi date for Congress and of choosing Con gressional conferees to meet similar con ferees from the other counties composing the said district." fl was the general opinion among the Committee that the President of the last Convention had the power of re-convening that body, but to remove ull shadow of doubt, the Commit tee authorized the Chairman, J. L. Spang ler, to unite with the President of the Sep tember convention in the call. The meet ing was large considering tbe very short time given, many not receiving their notices until the day before. Mr. J. N. Cassanova addressed the meeting in a short but pointed speech. The re-convening of tho Convention becomes necessary only in the event of Congress declaring a vacancy in this (20th) district. The best of feeling and entire harmony prevails among the members of the Committee, and much enthusiasm was manifested In tbe meeting MECTIRO OR THE AORICUI-TURAL SO CIETY.—The meeting of the Centre County Agricultural Society in the Court House, on Monday night, was small in numbers, but sb<>rt, sharp and decisivo in the busi ness transacted. Hon. 8. T. Bhugert was elected temporary chairman. The Secre tary and Treasurer, W. F Roeder, Esq., being called on, read his report, a summary of which is given below. Messrs. Win. Shortlidge, Andrew Gregg and John A. Woodward were appointed an auditing committee to report at the present meeting. The report of the Treasurer was spoken of as tho best in alt respects ever rendered on any previous year. On motion, the following committee on nominations was appointed : Messrs. John Rishel, William Shortlidge, Samuel Rrugger, J. A. Wood ward and Thomas Burnside*. The com mittee retired for a short time and on again appearing reported the following list of officers: J'renidrnt —Elia W. Hale, Bellefbntc. rice /VMl dent* —John Rishel, Benner ; George M. Boat, Potter; John A. Daily, Curtin ; William Fry, Ferguson. K-reeutire Committee — Clement Dale, flellcfonte; Austin Curtin, Boggs; A. V. Miller, Soring; Wm. Thompson, Jr., College; Dortcy Green, Patlon; Isaac Frain, Marion. Secretary ami Trta surer—W. F. Boed er, EM;. Librarian —J. F. Weaver, Milesburg. The report of the committeo was unani mously adopted. Mr. Dale gave notice that tbe pfeaent occupant of the house at the fair ground intends soon to vacate it and that the new executive committee must see that it is re-ronlcd. The same gentleman also moved that a vote of thanks be tendered to the county paper* which as sisted so largely In advertising the last fair. Tbe following is a summary of the Treas urer's report: - STCSIFT*. T..UI receipt*. - s|,lU 43 AY, January fl, 1880.—Our stock of woolens for the spring and summer season of 1880 just received. Letveyour order now. Respectfully, MORTUOMKRT A CO., Tailort. DKATII or MKH. K. I. KIHK.—No event which wo have been obliged to record ha* been attended with more regret in the performance of that e and contldent expectation of a meeting in lieaven when all shall have passed beyond the grave. Though from thin lif* Iw-alh <|i/th M*vr Frlruili iiii) kindred wliotn *• lOn , We limy meet in th* bright Furerer, In our Father'* home *1 *re. Mr*. Kirk was buried yesterday after noon at 3 o'clock, from the residence of her husband. She was about 3H years of LlOtir FROM THE LITERARY CI.CB Mr. Fred Reynolds and Mr. Harry Keller were unanimously received into the Addi sonian Club last Saturday night, and the Club was much pleased to receive such ex cellent accessions to its membership. The meeting in tolo was decidedly the most lively nnd interesting thus far in the his tory of the Club. The.Junior debate was rendered the more beneficial because of the searching criticisms on it by Mr. Kill* Orvis. The resolution that "the State should encourage, foster and support high er education in the public schools as well as primary education" proved so interest ing that the discussion of it exceeded the limit" of the Club session, and it* decision wa postponed until next Saturday night. Mr. Klli* Orvis made one of hi* fluent speeches in support of the resolution, but Mr. Charles Scbroeder promises, at the next session of the Club, to introduce such eloquence and argument sgainst the reso lution that the efforts in its favof'wiU be entirely eclipsed. As all the members are much interested in the question and prom ise to have something to say upon it, it* decision will be the result of much light and learning, and will form a precedent which will he invaluable even to the State itself should it ever become engaged in a struggle on this important question. TIIK KKULR CLOCK.—WC have all read so much about the Engle clock, that the prospect that it will be on exhibition in thi* place on the 12th*, 13th and 14th of next month it decidedly pleasant. Judging by the illuminated posters, tbo Engle clock is quite a handsome affair, and its attractiveness is further enhanced by the fact that an intelligent lady—Mr*. Capt. J. Heid—stands near it, ruler in hand, a In school-mistress, explaining the mechanical and astronomical mysteries of the wonder ful instrument. If our memory serves us correctly, this clock was Invented after years of patient toil, by an bumble miner living in Har.le ton, this State, and as a result of his inge nuity it excels the famous Strasburg clock and Is termed the "eighth wonder of the world." A NEW PAPER.—Milmburg now issues a weekly journal of her own. It is called the Herald, and is edited by Mr. James McMullcn. It is a four-page sheet, about half thesixeof the DEMOCRAT, and shows great care, wit and ability in its editorial department. It endorse* the views of the three political parties, and is full of real and imaginary local new*. Among the former we notice in it* last issue that a Mr. Fletcher, of that place, who some lime ago injured his hand, ha* entirely re covered and is again able to use it. The price of the Herald is such a* to win the editor of the paper a fortune if he secure* about a thousand subecriber*. It is $24 per year. Y. M. C. A. NEXT SURD AT.— An effort will be put forlh to make the usual month ly meeting in the room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Sunday afternoon next, one of the most interesting yet held. The colored quartette from the African M. K. church, who have pure, rick, well-cultivated voices, have promised that they will he present and render seve ral selections. Besides this attraction, a largo portion of the male musical talent of our town wilt be present to make the con gregational singing better than usual. The audiences which gather on these occa sions are always large, and It Is expected that at next Sunday's meeting the room will be full to overflowing. All are In vited. OOLUTB VH. DAVlD— Bishop Waymari, of Baltimore, In bin lecture, in the Court Hour the benefit of the ladies who were so politely bowing to hirn. The aforesaid ladies would, perhaps, have bowed still more bad it not been that a hungry looking Court House mouse was constantly running across the floor near their feet. Bui*the "hredren and sisters" manifested as much wakefulness as could have been expected, considering the lecture was about Ingersoll, to many of whom he is not a very interest ing subject. TURKEY AND OYHTKKM. —The former for dinner and the latter for aupper, with a few side dishes thrown in, was what the ladies of the Lutheran church gave to re gale those who visited the basement of their church on Tuesday last between the hours of 12 and ft and 6 and 10 r. M. Hither cost fifty cent* apiece, and there were numerous extras which took all the small change one might have with bim. But then ail of these were peculiarly excel lent of their kind. Pretty girls in confus ing and entrancing numbers waited on the table, and were a rare f<-a*t for a cultivated ere and didn't cost a cent—that is, to the one who merely looked at them, though each one was worth her weight in gold. The "rush " to both dinner and *up|ier, not withstanding the wretched weather, was satisfactorily large and the proceed* were doubtless considerable. By using the ice cream, cake and other delicious viand* that remained, the ladies were enabled to give a free treat to the children of the .Sunday school on the following day. We hope everybody enjoyed themselves and that the coffer# of the church were largely replen ished. SiiEßtrr SALE*. —The following are the sale# which took place on Saturday : House and lot of K. G. Ilockrnan, situate in Madisonburg, Miles township, to J. L. Spangier, Esq , for one hundred dollars. Track of unseated land in Kush town ship—.*ioo acres, sold a# the property of Wm. P. Orbisoji to J. W. Gephart, Esq., for thirty dollars. House and lot of J. M. Alters, situate in Walker township, aold to D. 11. Hastings, | for $3Ol. House and lot of John Steifel, situate in Snow Shoe township, sold to D. 8. Keller j for $30.G0, subject to a balance of purchase money amounting to 51ß9.2ff. The property of Andrew Jordan, situate in Potter township—W7 acre* of land, with a frame house, Ac., sold to J. 11. House man for $306. House and lot of Henry Leichty, situate in Potter township, sold to J. W. Gephart, Esq., for $10. Only two sales were made on Monday, vi*: Property of Thomas M. Allen, situ ate in Haines township, to J. W. Gephart, Eq., for S4O ; and property of R W. Jamison, situate in Potter township, to Alfred Hull, of Lewistown, for $32. Since Monday, the following sale* have been made: Property of Thomas M. Al len, situate in Haines township, to J. W. Gephart, for SGO. Property of Calvin Lawver, situate in Benner township, to W. C. Heinle, for $75. Property of Wil liam N. Ncff, situate in Howard borough, to nalser Weber, for $430. Mtitsimo's CONCERT. —Owing to the bad condition of the roads leading to Milesbarg, we did not take advantage of the complimentary ticket* we received to attend the concert given under the direc tion of Mr. L. T. Kddy in the M. K. church, at that place, last Friday night We were pleased to learn that it was a deserved suc cess. In addition to the recognised musi cal ability of Mr. Kddy, a large class com posed of home taient which had been prac ticing for several montha, also gava their assistance. The chorusea, of which the ae lections were largely composed, were well rendered and gave gensral satisfaction. THE DARK ANUEL.—A* will be seen by our death notices, Mrs. Susan Shenk, wife of Mr. Michael Bhenk, of Liberty town ship, passed away from earth, on Friday of last week, at the ago of sixty years. The lllnaaa from which tba diad was long and severe, yet she bora It with great pati ence. Bhe was a faithful member of the Methodist church. Her end was peace. —Mr. Lamb returned from Baltimore to ' this place on Monday hut. COURT PROCEEDING*.—' The regular Jan. uary term of Court began on Monday morning, his Honor Judge Mayer pre t j,j. Ing, with Associate Judges Pratu-k r i Divens on the bench with him. t F. Kline was appointed foreman of lh . Grand Jury, John McDermott, Michael Lamey and Hamuel Foster appointed tj,„ ► taves, nd up to the hour of adjournment —Wednesday at'S o'clock r. m.—the j,.. lowing business has been dispatched Klias Miller vs. John Hpangler, on ih 4 civil list, was disposed of bv a verdict f,, plaintiff of $27.17. The following Quarter Session . were also pasted upon : Commonwealth vs. Samuel Walker for. dilation. Defendant plead guiltv. He, fenced to [.ay a fine of $lO and cost* prosecution. * Commonwealth vs. Frank Davis, fori ~ ration and Isastardy. Plead guiltv. Ken. fenced to pay Hr.e of $1 and co*t of prow*,,, tion. Commonwealth vs. Jame. Bowes, assault and battery. Defendant plead guiltv Sentenced to pay a fine of $lO, costs of prosecution and in- confined in countv ';) ; for twenty days. Commonwealth vs. Emanuel Shuev as sault and battery. Sentenced to pay'fine i of $lO, cost# of prosecution and to oe corn fined in county jail for two months. Commonwealth vs. John Knoll, assault and malicious mischief. Ignoramus and I county to pay the c'. the cases. We would al-o recommend t railing in the Bar to separate the jury frett the counsel and spectator*. Respectfully submitted, SAMUEL F. Kunk, Foreman. BkLLXrONTK, Jan. 2H, IKW. TUEGLA** QUESTION.— WeaUc&JedI&t Lutheran festival and the lecture on Tues day night, hut found it impossible to fo [•resent at the gathering of citixen* called to meet in the Council chamber at 7:80 the same evening, to perfect arrangement, for the re-establishment of the gl* work,. It was, however, largely attended and tk* rcjKirl# from the committee to solicit sub scriptions showed that almost the required amount had been subscribed. The senti ment of those present wa unanimously in favor of their establishment, and every thing at present promise* well for the in troduction soon in our midst of lh busy scenes of glass industry. The nimbly lasted an hour and adjourned to meet sgs-t in the aame place last evening at * o'clock GRANDE MEETING*. —"Union Grar.r* will meet at Unionville to-morrew. an! "Bald Eagle" Grange at Milesburg. > Saturday. The following appointment, have also been made : Howard. Tuesdsy February 3; Jacksonville, Wednesdu February 4 ; Zion, Thursday, February 5 Benner (at Mr. Conley'•), Friday Febru ary fi; Pleasant Gap, Halurdny Februsrr 7. All are invited. - ■ A i ■. i i. - —Some of outahest Htlaens have requeu ed W. P. Johnson, M. D., to visit Bel's fonfe, and he will he at the Bush House February 9 and 10. This eminent pby* clan is not an Itinerant Doctor. He i <** of the Principals of the National Surgir*. Institute of Philadelphia, an institution■' world-wide fame. The Doctor is onerf iU original founders, and the fact that* many ciliaen* from all auctions have • psndsd their means and time to visit Iks institution makes it unnecessary for u* recommend It. Certainly this will be excellent opportunity for ail desiriaf consultation. He makes no charge for - aminations and the specialties treated si the institute are deformities, paralysis rheumatism, crooked and diseased joints, club, reel or crooked feet, diseases and de formities of the spine and hip joint, de formed faces, noses and limbs, female dis eases, plies or hemorrhoids, fistula in ano, male diseases, tumors, chronic disease*, Ac —The attendance at the Wednesday evening service in the Episcopal church last week was quite large—#o unexpected ly large, indeed, as to call forth congrat ulatory remarks from the rector the fol lowing Sunday morning. DEATHS. ADAMS— At CtonrttoM RrM**. CtoariMd roast?, *■ lis* IMh ot Ortntnr. INT*. Mia. Ussto W Adorn*. *ll* of Wllllaia Aitans sad