Ctnto §moat Thursday Morning, February 12, 1880. CoBREftPoNPBXCItCODUiiiiIug Important now*, Bollclt fd *rotn nnv jmrt of tho county. No c-otnmmikationN lnertnl utilewa *ccoui|>Mtit*l by tli* real imfur of the writer. ' I Local Depart nieiit. Kxtra bargainsin unlaundried white shirts at the Bee Ilive Store. —Tuesday last was Shrove Tuesday, vulgarly cnlled "pan-cake day." —We return thanks to tho Watchman | for a copy of its almanac for 1880. —This is a season of failures, every- I thing fails except Day s Kidney Pad. —The talk about the establishment of glass works in Beilefonte lias ceased. —Gentlemen accustomed to smoking good cigars always buy them of Harry Green. —The pay car of the Pennsylvania railroad made IWUefoute its monthly visit on Tuesday. Miss Bessie Montgomery was visit ing at the residence of Mr. J. J. Lingle, l'hilipsburg, last week. —A calla lily is blooming in all its pure whiteness in one of the windows of l)r. Hale's residence. —J. W. Gephart, Ksq., will conduct the meeting in the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. to-morrow evening. —The music rendered in the Episco pal church last Sunday evening was much better than usual. —Mr. William Cievenstine, of Hub lcrsburg, called on us quite early Thurs day morning of last week. —The Woman's Foreign . Missionary Society met at the residence of Mr. F. P. Green last Friday evening. —The cigars sold by Harry Green equal the "Havana" or any other brand considered peculiarly excellent. —On Friday night last Prof. John Mason Duncan treated "Glass C" of his school to a very jolly sleigh ride. —The usual Friday evening service will be held in the lecture room of the Episcopal church to-morrow night. —Mr. Oscar Smith, of Cleveland, 0., brother of Mrs. J. H. Myers, of this place, is at present paying her a visit. —Another heavy fall of snow is prophesied for Monday, the 16th in stant. Hut then prophesies often fail. —Rev. M. G. Smyser, formerly of this place, but now of Berwick, is at present visiting his friends in the South. —Mr. Scott, of Brookville, Jefferson county, is now assisting Mr. Strayer in conducting the Bush House barber shop. —Miss Gertie McKinney, of Port Matilda, was recently a guest at the residence of Mr. M. G. Gray in l'hilips burg. —Miss Nettie Hancock, of Philips burg, after a two weeks' visit in Phila delphia, returned borne a few days since. —Yesterday being "Ash Wednesday" a morning and an evening service were held in the Episcopal church, this place. —Professor Smith, of State College, while experimenting with chemicals last week, severely burned three of his fingers. • —Newman has moved his tailoring es tablishment to the "Bee Hive" store. Go there and get a good fitting suit made at the lowest cash pricea. C-tf. • —Mr. William Jones slipped on the steps of the First National Bank, on Monday morning last, fracturing one of his ribs. He is able, however, to be around as usual. —According to appointment, Rev. John Hewitt preached in the Iron workers' building at Valentines' Forge last Sunday afternoon, and was greeted with a large audience. —Most of the ice houses in this vicin ity were filled last week with ice which, although not very fine, is thought to be as good as any that the ice dealers will be able to gather this yesr. —We understand that the young folks attending the public schoolable commencing the issue of a periodical school journal. It is an enterprise which will combine pleasure and profit, and we wish it success. —Mr. John T. Fowler is erecting a steam saw mill just above Esgleville, on Marsh Creek. When it is completed he will be prepared to cut and manufac ture the lumber from the Curtin estate, which he recently purchased. —Mr. George Miller of Valentines' Forge, was walking behind a loaded ice wagon, a few days since, when from some cause a block of ice slipped from the wagon, a piece striking him in the face and inflicting an ugly gash. Bob Taylor, of Philipsburg, after a long struggle, has at last succeeded in obtaining s license for hi* hotel. Boh knows how to run a hotel and guaran tees good accommodations to all who will favor his house with their patron age. —Among the hotel-keepers who re ceived license at the present term of court we notice -Samuel 11. Kunes, of Kagleville. Mr. Kuties intends to run a first-class hotel and will be glad to re ceive the patronage of the traveling public. —The unusually lr>c< congregation which listened to the discourse by Rev. John Hewitt, last Sunday evening, wer* much delighted. "Charity" was the theme, and it was treated in a beautiful and touching manner. —Mr. and Mrs. Olnwtead, of Wil liiuiuport, were visiting at the residence of Mr. John Ardell last week. They took advantage of the tine sleighing and drove all the way from Williams port to this place, returning on Monday. —Miss Sallie Rurnside gave a very de lightful and somewhat novel leap year party on Monday night. The young ladies were compelled to invite and call for the gentlemen, and, wo suppose, gallant them homo at the close of the affair. —That young lady who was requested before the holidays, to present us with a dressing-gown, slippers and purse, and didn't do it, may reinstate herself into our good graces by sending us "just the loveliest" valentine on Satur day next. —The next change in fair Luna—the "first quarter"—takes place on Tuesday morning next at 10:51 o clock, Jut seven days, four hours and twenty-eight minutes elapsing between that and "new" moon last Tuesday morning at 6:23 o'clock. Mr. Joseph Cedars, who conducts the elegant bakery on Allegheny street, expects soon to remove to the bakery on Bishop street, Mr. Sands carrying on the business at the old stand. Mr. C. is a first-class baker, and his customers will probably follow him to his now lo cation. —From thirty to forty boys gather every evening in the reading-room of the Y. M. C. A., where they read the very best newspapers published in this country, or play checkers, six sots of which have been provided. The good it does to the boys in this place is incul culable. —Mine. Rents's female minstrels are coming this way and will be here soon. They exhibited in Harriaburg last week during the Republican con vention, and were offered SSOO by the Republicans for the use of the hall in which they had engsged to exhibit. They refused this offer, and their re eeipts amounted to SBOO. —Mr. "Witt" Moyer, a former excel lent clerk in Seebler's grocery store, and now employed on the l'hilipsburg branch road as brakeman, is at present in town carrying his left hand in a sling. His vacation and the condition of his hand are occasioned by a aevere smash which his fingers received some time since while coupling cars. —Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights last the sleighs flew thick and fast. The pike from here to Centre Hall was musical with the jingle of bell* ami the peals of merry laughter from the happ7 occupants. On Thurs day night three large sleds, each con. taining a jolly crowd, were observed passing the hotel at Centre Hall, in a very brief space of time. —Competition is the life of trade, and the trader who keeps the best goods and the neatest store will nlways draw the patronage. Especially is this true of 11. Sechler A Co.'s grocery store. Notwithstanding large competition in the same line of business, they still continue conducting their business in the same successful manner which has always characterized them. —•Economy is said to be the only means that will enable a inan to buy a farm. The people of Centre county can practice economy in buying grocer ies by patronising 8. A. Brew A .Son's grocery store. By doing so tliey will not only be able to buy a farm, but will also find health ami happiness, because Brew's groceries are always the ches|>est and best. —ln consequcrfCe Af the fact that the young Indie* invited Revernl memherß of the Addition Club to n leap-year sleigh ride la.it Saturday night, the club wu left without the necessary quorum for meeting. Me*r. Kllis Orris, Prof, ileebner, Frei. Reynolds and Charles Schroeder were among the guilty ones who deserted the Club on that erening. The ladies take advan tage of leap year privileges to do con siderable harm. —The farmer* who visit thi* place and leave their wagon* for a short time to enter a store are compelled to keep one eye on their wagon* while the other they devote to the btieine** they m*y be transacting inside. The inevitable hungry highway cow i* sure to be on hand, and after taking a sniff at every thing in the wagon* will proceed to make a meal of the hay that the farmer may have brought along. It usually terminates with a rush made by the farmer afttr the cow, which he may have to repeat a half dozen times in half an hour. There seem* to be enough hay stolen from the farmers in this way to feed at least half the cewa in town. —The connection of Mr. Pennßigony with the Hush House as clerk has ter minated, but we understand he will re main in town until spring. —An addition has recently been made to the practicing legal profession als of this place by .1. 11. Vosburg, Esq., who has opened an office with Hon. John B. Linn, in the BroekerhofT House block. He is u thoroughly able und conscientious gentleman, and all busi ness confided to him will be executed in a skillful manner. —The doors of the Presbyterian church, this place, were closed last Sunday, and the immense congregation accustomed to worship in that edifice were scattered around among the other churches. The occasion of this was the departure of ltev. William Laurie, the pastor, in obedience to a sad ami un" expecteil summons to attend the funer al of his brother. —Mr. Austin llinton, of Snow Shoe, has specimens of Peruvian corn which measure three-fourths of an inch in length by half an inch in breadth and over a fourth of an inch through. They were sent to Mr. If. by Mr. -John Lick, of California, in which State this splen did corn has been cultivated with won derful success. Mr. llinton will plant it and see what can be done with this South American product on his Snow Shoe farm. —"There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at its flood leads on to fortune."' The imj>ortant aim is to strike the right tide, which some men do and some don't. W hen the first great swelling tide of Centre county hu manity camo surging into Secbler's grocery store ho took them in a tender spot by selling them good goods cheap, and this tide has ever since been flow ing in so continuously that it is lead ing on not only to his fortune but his fame in the grocery business. —The book so long expected of the late General J. B. Ileod is now just published, and the delay is well repaid by the beauty of the style in which it is prepared and published for the sole benefit of "1 ho Hood Memorial Fund," It is called "Advance and ltetreat—Personal Experiences in the Armies of the United States and Confed- erate States," containing two portrait*; (one a lino heliographic photograph, the other a tlno lino engraving); four fine maps or battle fields ; IJOO pages, Bvo. well printed, handsomely bound. Write to General O. T. Beauregard, N'ew Orleans, for all the particulars, or better, send in a postal order or registered letter, Three Dollars, and have a cojIV sent to you reg istered postage free, and then nk your neighbors to subscribe for it. Why not 1 —Our genial friend,* Uriah Stover, of Benner township, hoe pluck and en durance in the matter of teeth pulling we lind occasion several months ago to commend, on Tuesday with an elegant new set of masticators in his mouth that greatly improved hi* good looks. He felt so proud that he imme diately went to Frank Blair's store and bought a new pair of spectacles and with the new teeth and the new specs he looked more like a judge than ever. BROCK rmiorr lfor*E Gt ESTS. —We can only mention a few of theguests register ed at the ltrockerhofr House this week. The following are from Philadelphia : Geo. 1). I'ifer, A. C. Gansler, W. I). Me ley, C. W. Blum, Cha*. J. Cassaigne, H. D. Van Horn, J. B. Morris, Thomas Foster, If. Jonas, J. Thompson, A. Aarons, W. Fred Monroe. J. B. Mc- Clung, G. S. Malin, W. J. Pyle, Joseph F. Bauer, Simon Nathan, W. OriffHhs. and J. L. Butter. The register also shows the usual number of names from other places.* ENTERTAINMENT.— I.at Saturday even ing Mr. James Milliken, of this place, gave an elegant entertainment to Hon. Elihu Washburno, late Minister to France, at Augustin's, in Philadelphia. General James A. Beaver, of thia place, and many of the notables throughout the State were present. The entire afliir was conducted in tlint rcktreht. and elegant style of which Mr. Milliken is a consummate master. Wr.notii.—The residence of Mr. K. M.. Murdevant, of Philipsburg, w* the scfne of a happy event on Wednesday afternoon, the 4th inatant, it being the wedding of hia daughter, Miaa Carrie, to Mr. Jamea It. Munaon, alao of Phil ipaburg. The ceremony ia aaid to have been noticeably quiejl and unostenta tioua, conaiderir.g the high aocial atatua of the contracting partiea. Rut the congratulntiona of the friend* of both partiea were none the leaa earueat and profuae. DBATR or Wti.aia KNOI.L.—O N Wed nesday of last week, Wilbur Knoll, son of Mr. Alec Knoll, of Howard, expired suddenly while on a trip to Rurnaide township. So immediate was his death that he had breathed hi* la*t*before he could be conveyed from hia sled into the house of Mr. Samuel Rechdol near by. He was afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism, which is supposed to have affected his heart and caused his death. Mr. Harbison Holt, of Snow Shoe, took the body of the unfortunate young man to bis home in Howard. HOWAHI) ITEMS. A correspondent from this good old burg sends us notes as follows ; A protracted meeting is in progress in the borough school-house, under the charge of ltev. Avery T. Long, of the Christian brethren. The house is well filled, and good order nnd close atten tion characterize the nightly meetings. A much-needed addition to the con veniences of our town has been made by the opening of a meat stand by Messrs. Shuey & Allison. They kill an excellent grade of stock, and sell No. 1 meat at reasonable prices. In conse quence, we have lost, to some extent, our appreciation of the weekly visits of your Hellofonte meat wagons. There are rumors current here—with what foundation we do not know—that a portion of the members of the Disci ple church are endeavoring to secure the removal of their old and faithful pastor, Kev. S. J. Mitchell, and sup plant him by a younger man. Mr. Mitchell's self sacrificing services in be half of his church,extending over near half a century, and his long residence und upright and godly life in this com munity, have endeared him to a very large proportion of the people, and the rumois excite much unfavorable com ment and severe criticism. A musical convention openeossible, is sublime both in music and conception. Of course its presentation will not be ex pected to erjual the rendition of a pro fessional opera troupe, hut under the competent superintendence of Miss Onmacbt, and with the twenty or more bright young ladies and gentlemen who are assisting her, it will certainly be the finest musical entertainment ever given in this county. Knowing how willing Bellefonte always is to patron ize home taient, we are rm*nrj—Qeorge Noll. Jacob Shults, 0. N. Poor, Joseph L. Neff and George Noll. Assessors —Austin C. ldding*, Henry L. Rarnhart and Adam Witherite. School Director* —Charles McLaughlin and James Lingle. < on>tMe—John Kelley. Avdt'or —.lames F. Weaver. Township Clerk —John A. Whitebill. A vote wilt also be taken for and against the formation of a new town ship. LOVE'* PLEASANT CONSUMMATION. —The oft-repeatod and always pleasant sound | of the wedding Loll*, tho noto* from 1 which have boon hoard for ronturie*, again wn* liatonod to la*t Thursday evening, a* they rang out even sweeter than usual at the residence of Mr. .lohn M. Wagner, of Central City, near Mile*- burg. Mr. W. is a wealthy and promi nent gentleman, and on this occasion the nuptial* of hi* daughter, Miss Jen nie, to Mr. I'etor F. Keichline, wore ' celebrated. The grooin i the son of j I'eter Keichline, Esq., of Hock spring*. At weven o'clock the relatives of both parties had gathered at the residence > of the bride's father and the impressive ceremony was solemnised by itov. J. It. Shaver, of the Mileshurg M, K. church. The congratulations which ensued were most earnest, anil were . followed by all seating themselves about the festive board and partaking of a most elegant supper with infinite relish. It is to he regretted that Miles burg bas no regularly organized band, but the young folks supplied its place as well us possible under the circum stances by gathering about the residence and beating noisy strains upon drums and kettles and whatever would emit a musical sound. The story as yet is but hslf told, for although the pleasure here was very great, an even more brilliant reception awaited the happy pair at the groom's home, to which they repaired on the following day. Mr. Peter Keichline, Sr., has been blessed with numerous sturdy sons and handsome daughters, the majority of whom are happily mar ried, and have many children growing up about them. These—children and grandchildren—all gathered home to give re/at to the occasion. On Friday and Saturday the groom's paternal borne was a scene of unbounded joy which found expression in funny jokes and merry laughter. This may be called a happy marriage, and is certainly less of an experiment than is often the case. The two fami lies have, as it were, an afhoity for each other, and this is only a strengthening of the tie which was made several years before by J. M. Keichline, E-q,, of this place, a brother of the grooin. also mar rying one of Mr. Wagner's daughters. All unite in wishing them a happy future. THE UNIVERSAL DEMAND —llisastou ishing to realize the |>opularity attained by Power* A Son, of this place, as boot and shoe manufacturers. From all parts of the country come orders for their boots and shoes. We give a few figure*, extending only through the past three Wet •ks, which show that peo ple from all parts of the United State* | send orders to this popular firm. The following are among the order* : F. H. Hevarly, Hasting*, Nebraska, one pair extra fine shoe*; Kl. Legacy, Baltimore, Md., one pair extra tine boots ; Joseph hiias and tieorge Goldenberg. of Wil liamsjrort, each one extra fine pair of shoe*: John Montgomery, of Altoona, one pair of extra fine hoot* ; A. F. Martin, of Cleat field, two pair* of loots, one coarse and one extra fine ; 1. Ging hery, of Woodland, Pa-, one pair of fine shoes; W. P. Duncan, John A. Mull, Robert Taylor, ami K. M. Sturdcvant, one pair of fine shoes for each of the , first three and a pair of double extra fine boots for the latter; H. C. llrew, Tyrone, one pair of extra fine shoe*. Perhaps there is not a retail firm in the United State* that can exhibit figures a* goo.l a* these. The reason for this popularity is because father anil son and all the employes are skillful work men. Their boot* always fit and give the best of satisfaction. s A IhsTiNc.t MIRN VISITOR. To-day one of the most wonderful invention* of the age will he brought to this pllce and exhibited in the vacant store room under Reynolds' Hail. It is a clock which in complicated movement, histo rical, astronomical and Biblical interest far exceeds its famous Strasburg prcde ' cesaor. It should alo attract as much attention, a* its inventor i* said never to have read a dc tailed description of the Strasburg clock until after his own I marvel of ingenuity had been complet- I ed. Already it has attracted the at tenlion of the world, and none should allow this opportunity of viewing it pssa by. The price of admission will involve hut a small outlay, as adults are admitted for fifteen cents and children under twelve year* ten cents. A TOMAHAWK FOUND.— Mr. Xewlin Hall, of Howard, owns some well-culti vated fields from which we would sup pose all traces of Indian days hsd long since disap|*eared. But on Monday of last week, as a stump was being remov ed from one of his fields, a veritable In dian tomahawk was discovered. Some painted savage, with revenge in his heart and a tomahawk in his hand, probably dropped it there as he tied be fore the advancing tide of civilisation, J and this noble tree, gathering the dan gerous weapon beneath its spreading | roots, has hid it there to he revealed at this late day, and hring to eur remem ! branee the Indian wars of an hundred 1 years ago. CENTRE COUNTY POLITICS IN 1821 Mr. John M. Furey recently tore down tho residence of his ancestors, situate at the foot of N'ittsny mountain. j n spring township, and in a crack of one of the logs discovered a political relic in the shape of an election ticket dating way back to the year 1821. It is printed on the rough, coarse paper i fl use sixty five years ago,*and is slightly stained, but the names—even that of "Jackson," written by Jeremiah Furry himself, who died in remark ably legible. Among the names that appear on the county ticket are neveial whose children or children's children are yet among the most prominent pec pie in this county. There is the we||. known name of James Potter, son of brave old General Potter of Revolution ary celebrity, and Potter is yet one of the most numerous and highly respected names in this section. William Bun dle, another name which appear* in the same connection, was the editor and publisher of the old liUrfoni< and uncle of the present distinguished General William Brindle, of Philadel delphia. Two other names- Samuel M'Kean and William Thompson— need hut be mentioned to suggest to all a host of respectable people hearing the same names throughout the length ar.d h-eudth of the county. This interest ing and valuable relic proves that the Divine blessing will descend even to the fourth generation on those who fear God and serve their country. THE CROWNING CONCEIT. —Next WEEK the enterprising village of Centre Hail will he plunged into all the gaiety, l.fe and pleasure incident to the grandest musical convention of the season. \V know it will be the finest convention yet held, as Centre Hall always makes a success of whatever she undertakes. The tuning of instruments, the assem bling of sweet singers, and all the ho*- , tie and life incident to the opening of a convention will commence early on Monday morning ane filled at the spring election on Tue-dsy, j February J", IKBO. MONDAY, January 5, 1880.—Our stock |ot woolen* for the spring and summer : season of 1880 just received. Leave your | order now. Kespectfully, MONTGOMERY A Co., Tsil<>rs ■ MARRIAGES. KEtCHLtRE—WAONKR—On ThoreUv er.siat February i, ISSO. at the rertdoore of the I ri4, • (•' cols at Uu(ht<-r of Jotia M U .t,er. K) BOuM -GARDNER-At Iks M E P*r-nnr' II * *rd. J.no.re h l**o. I.j Rev J. Reneon Akir. Mr W'iilUm C Bonn and Mix Mor-Rety Srllr tlerduer ; Ulh of Centre rtanlj. I.KATIIRR* -RUTAV—AL the mlilnn of the bride's parent*. Fel.ru.ry '. I**o. h* Rev J. Rrnav" Ak-r*. Mr. Jmwph Leathern, of IJentre manty. Otis A. Bryan. daughter of Mr. John Sviu. of M (I* Forme, Centre county. Mt'NHOR— RTCRDEV ART At Ike rerddenre of TH' bride'. rather. Fetvrnarr 4th. HOT. St Ret S H Miller. Mr Zmn H. (Sanson, and lit- Carrie E. Mufdmiil, both of Mi4!tf*txirf: DEATHS. DOVKJE-IW prnr!.l In llnslon townrivlp. Fred crick IIMUM, K|el 10* year. MOVER —On Sand**, Fel.ra.rr t. In Fenn InnnnMr Cfc.rlee A., wn of William Mover. sed T ek* snd S d%j e BRAVELY. — On We.tne.Ur, funer EX. In P" township. Mr. M.rt. So.vely. wife of Jaeob So.'*- IF. SAND Teste, 3 nonlh. .lid 3* day . . MAIZE —On WednesdaT.tb* th lmd.nt.ta Millheim- Allen, son of John It M.ire, afed 10 month.. REAMER.— On (MlartUv. the Stat of J. na.TR it R Aaron.t— RG. David knanet, *PD OS Y—T+, otolith, and IB day. ZKKILER — On W R.lnee.UV JINAARJ 2*. near Arr* harf, of diphtheria. Retire.* Regtna. daaghtr* -f John Eotxtor, Ad T jmn and S3 day.. OBAV.~OB Chrhsma*. (December 3S. 1370.) *1 •" Moon, of diphtheria, John Rarket Gray, little EM Mr and Mr*. Green Gray. OFED 4 year*. 10 months and 14 da). CARRRR— On the ltd nltftno, at HnMeraharr IT !• rmwtj, William Conk.son of John C, and Henrietta Camer, aed year* and T month. • PPRDT'R — On January 4th. Mr. Blmheth THM RWIDMRO OF BTR MO, THOHMM CL MH T MN • B-1 9