®lie'(CVutM graccvat. Thursday Morning, April 8, 1880. ComtftSPoNDStti't,containing Important new*, lolU'lt* *! from any purl of lit* county. No coiumunlcntioti* Inserted uul(*M AOCom|*nl<Hl by tho ronl nmr( the writer. Koi'xn.—A containing a small sum of money, wi picked up on l!i-hop street, lust Thursday. Tlio owner ■ an ascertain further particular* t>y calling on Mr. Forster, nl the Dk.nuhKxt olHca. April 1, 1880. H-'Jt- Local Department. —A good shoe nl Lyon & Co', for $l.OO. Baird's Minstrel show on Monday evening next. —Have you been to llie Philadelphia Branch clothing store? —"Merit will win," i<s illustrated by the rapidly increasing demand for Day's Kid ney Pad. —New Languedoc laces, at Lyon & Go's. —Mr. Thomas Hicks has been tarrying among his old friends in this place for the past week. —A good hnt at Lyon & Co's, for 35 cents. —Wo noticed Mr. Kdward Humes, of Philipaburg, among the gentlemen in town Sunday. —A tine lace shoe at Lyon A Go's, for $1.26. —The Oliver chilled and Keystone plows recommend themselves for sale by Alexan der & Co. —Mr. Lowin, of the Philadelphia Branch clothing store, will visit the city next week. —The linest stock of ladies' French kid button boots, at Lyon & Co's. —Rev. Frank "Wetzel delivered a sermon in the Lutheran church, this place, last Sunday evening. • —A splendid button shoe at Lyon A Co's, lor $1.25. —Pearl Millet, German Millet, Hunga rian grass and Lawn seed for sale by Alex ander & Co. —The discourse of Rev. John Hewitt on Sunday night was directed to tho young folks of the church. —Big line of linen collars at Lyon A Co's, tor 8 cents. —Tho very best cigars within a radius of twenty miles are those sold by Harry Green. Try them. —A big line of flowers for belts and neck wear, at Lyon ,V Co''. Mr. Amos Oberdorf, an enterprising farmer from near Uublcrsburg, paid us a visit on Friday last. —Just opened a big line of broche border ribbons, at Lyon A Co'*. —lf you would buy clothing as cheap a# it can be bought in the city, go to the Philadelphia Branch. Eleven artists accompanying Baird's Minstrel show. —Lewin, at the Philadelphia Branch clothing establishment, has suits that will tit everybody. Call on him. —Big lot of children's suits at Lyon A Co's, from $2.00 up. —The next time you find a five-cent piece rolling up bill, step in and buy two • of Harry Green's fine cigar*. Wido satin ribbon*, all shades, for 16 cents a yard, at Lyon <fc Co's. —Rev. John Hewitt turned his atten tion to angling for trout last Friday after noon. Ho handle* the rod skillfully. —Three and four button kid glove* from 38 cents up, at Lyon A Co's. —The Bcllefonto Band, under its new leader, Mr. W. H. Ilerr, gave a pleasant serenade on Monday evening last. —Mr. James Welch, of book store fame, who recently ha* been living in Wash ington, i* now visiting in this place. —Tiie finest line of Hamburg, Nansook and Swiss embroidery, at Lyon A Co's. —Oliver chilled and Keystone plows, al#o all kind* of agricultural implement* for *a)o at Alexander & Co's, near tbe depot. —Miss Martha Welch, who has been visiting with friends in tlii* place for Rome time, returned to her home in Huntingdon on .Saturday. —Miss Mary K. .Schnell, daughter of the late Joseph Schnell, ha* departed to reide with her brother Joseph at Bing bamton, N. Y. —Alexander A Co. sell Landretb's gar den seed*, }he best in the msrket. Four live cent package* for fiftoen cents and eight for a quarter. —ln every contest the Ohio Chilled, Plow has been victorious. Hold by George W. Thomas, Brown's corner Alliegheny and Bi*hop streets. —Tbe "Great Challenge Statue Clog Dance," a* performed by eight artists at once, In Baird's Minstrel show, is the great sensation of the season. —Mr. Daniel W. Myers, of Boalsburg, called at our office during a visit to town on Thursday last. lie reports everything quiet and peaceful In that direction. —All style* of rustic and decorated flower pots, hanging and yard vase* at H. K. Ilicks' hardware house. Lowest poesi hie price. Ladle* are invited to call. —Mr. Lehman and family, who have been the guest* of our mercantile citizen, Mr. Lyon, for some lime, returned to their western home yesterday morning/* —Rev. R. C. Crittenden and lady cele brated their china wedding on Monday evening last. The occasion was pleasant, and the happy pair received numerous UHteful accessions to their stock of china ware. —Cayuga'* plaster,* llnely ground, for sale at Alexander's coal yard at eight dol lar* per ton. Also guano and other com mercial fertilizers. A great rush for clothing is now lieing made upon the Philadelphia Branch es tablishment on Allegheny street. The suits which come from there are all very nobby. —Mr. Siney Ilofler had the misfortune to be thrown from a lior-e on Friday Inst ami wh* slightly injured. Even the bravest ami most gallant knight* are sometimes unhorsed. —Mrs.'Lane has hud several workmen engaged during the past week in making tho usual spring repairs and improvements to tlie handsome grounds around her ele gant residence. Rev. John Hewitt, of the Episcopal church, bus been absent during this week on a visit to his father at Ridgway, Pa., and, as u consequence, tho usual service was not held lust evening. Miss Gertie Butts, of this place, is now making glad tho hearts of her friends in Philadelphia by her presence with them. She will remain in the City of Brotherly Love for two or three weeks. —The nights are so dark now that it is almost impossible to find tho way home ; but they will not remain o long, a* "new moon" appear* again to-niorrow morning nl the 10th hour and 1:1 th minute. Below all others: Mackerel, quarter bbl., $1.88; Kits, (15 cent*—weight and quality guaranteed. At George W. Thorn as' new store, corner Allegheny and Bish op streets. Full line of groceries. —We enjoyed a visit from Mr. Andrew C. Schnell, of Junction City, Kansas, dur ing his stay in town, ami also return thanks for a copy of the Junction City Record , a newspaper printed at his home. —Rev. Seigle, of Monroe county, has concluded to accept tho unanimous call tendered hitn to accept the pastorate of the Aaronsburg Reformed church, and will immediately enter upon hi* clerical duties. Mrs. Magee, of this place, entertained the members of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society at her residence last Friday evening. The ladies voted it one of the most enjoyable meeting* tho So cicty has yet bold. —llcv. J. Donahue preached a fine *er nion from Matthew 12:29 last Sunday eve ning. His theme wa* upon the constant contention between the opposing force* of good and evil and the ultimate victory of the former, lie was listened to by a large audience. —The Pleasant Gap literary society still continues its weekly meeting*, greatly to the benefit of those in attendance. At it* last session it debated the question, ffeso/r -fd, That work* of art are more pleasing to the eyo than those of nature." It was decided negatively. —Tho death of Mr*. Phnibs Zeigler, of Marion township, this county, occurred on Sunday the 28th ultimo. She had just rounded her first half century, being ijO years, 8 months and 23 day* old. Mr*. Zeigler wa a Christian lady and possessed many fine qualifies of mind and heart. Millheim Lodge, No. Independ ent Order of Odd Follow*, held It* semi annual election on Saturday evening, the 27th ult., nnd elected the following lift of officers : B. O. Deiningcr, N. O.; R. A. Humillnr, V, G. ; A. O. Deininger, As sistant Secretary; John Long, Treasurer. Miss Clara Lyon has returned to her home in this plkce, after spending a winter of severe study in the city, perfecting her self in music. In the absence of Miss Clare, organist in the P. K. church, Miss Lyon occupied her place on Sunday last, playing the now instrument in that church with unusual power and skill. Mr. Harry Lindsay, last week, closed the little tobacco stand over the Mill Race, which he has been conducting for some time. lie has moved this stock, together with that kept at his Allegheny street store, into tho desirable room in McCafT-r -ty's block on High slroet, formerly occu pied by Alexander & Co. as a coal office. —Among the leap year right* which the ladies are embracing with all the activity which belongs to their energetic nature* is that of purchasing fine groceries ol Scchler & Co. Their husbands, to their joy, Und the food prepared for them is bet ter than ever, and give their good wives a kiss, with the sago advice to con continuo the practice in the future. —The attention ol parties who have un employed time on their hands, i* directed to the announcement of General O. T. Beauregard, of New Orleans, La., in our advertising columns, relative to the agency in this vicinity, for the sale of the great work on the war, by the late General J. It. Hood, entitled "Advance and retreat, Personal Kxperiences in the United States V>d the Confederate States Annies." —A change In the management of the Brockirhoff House took place on the Ist of April by the retirement of Mr. llouseal from the Arm of Mouseal & Teller. The house is now under the exclusive control of Mr. W. R. Teller. Since Mr. Teller has been at the BrockerhofT, be has estab lished an excellent reputation as a hotel keeper. The guests of the house always find him an obliging and courteous gentle man, and with the resources now at his command he expects to do more for the comfort and entertainment of those who favor him with their patronage than ever before. The house is now undergoing thorough renovation and repair, and will soon be in flrst-claas order for the recep tion and entertainment of the travelling public as well of summer boarders. —Most anglers were uncertain why trout were so scarco on Monday last. The speckled beauties passed by all the delusive tlies and bait cast at them by others, and absolutely refused to bile, until they came to those in tho hands of Schroeder and Frank Keller. The large number of trout that those skilled fisher men brought home with them was quite astonishing. Lesson sweet of spring returning, Welcome to the thoughtful heart! .May I call ye sense or learning, Instinct pure, or heaven-taught art ? Bo your title what it may, Sweet and lengthened April day, While witli you the soul is free, Banging wild o'er hill and lea.— Keble. —lf you desire your friends to think that you have just returned from tho city, where you were fitted out in clothing at Wanamaker's establishment or some j other equally famous clothing bazaar, just stop into the Philadelphia Branch store, i where Lewin, who is constantly receiving invoices of the most fashionable goods, j can sell you H complete outfit which is at i once seasonable, serviceable and a In mode. —The school at Plcasunt Gap, which during the past year has been under the care of Mr. W. H. Noll, terminated on Friday lat. The closing afternoon of ! school was rendered more important by special exercises in declamation, essay, oration, &<•., which had received great care from the scholar* in their preparation : and Were given on this occasion. The parents ayd friends of the children were present in large numbers, and everything passed off to the entire satisfaction of teacher, children and visitor*. —The session of the Addisonian Club last Saturday evening was about an hour and a half in length, which time was con sumed with the usuul number of literary ! exercises and the discussion of the proposi i tion, "/fr.-o/rrd, That the President and Vice President of these United Slates should be elected by tho direct vote of the people." The question, however, wa de cided in the negative. The quetion*now before the Club for discussion is, "Itrnohtd Tha* the tendency of modern government* ! is towards centralization of power," Mr. George W. Thomas, well and favorably known in this community, is I about opening a first class grocery estab i lishment, in the building of Kdward Brown, at the corner of Allegheny and Bishop street*. Mr. Thomas has had large experience, and will keep full lines of every thing pertaining to th trade in which he proposes to engage, all of which ho in , tends to sell at remarkably low cash price*. ; lie invito* the attention of his friends to hi* business undertaking and hope* te re ceive a liberal patronage. —The lines of the American Union Telegraph Company will he extended to this place about the first of May—at least, so savs Mr. Bates, the President of the com pany, who, with his handsome lady, was visiting at the residence of his brother-in law, Mr. Bond Valentine, in this place, lat week. Mr. Bates is an exceedingly tine-looking gentleman. The news of the ! advent of the American lino will be re ceive with pleasure, as it will probably rednce the price of telegrams to about one half the present rate* charged by the Western Union line. —Mr. Henry Yiltelani, late chief cook at the Bush House, has now taken the same position at tho Brockorhoff House. But hi* first experience iff his new position on Wednesday evening of last week was i rather unpleasant. While looking through the hotel in company with Mr. Tsller, tho proprietor, he stepped backward through a door leading to the celier, and fMI down the steps, lie was confined to his room for several day* from the injuries received, but in the meantime, has been studying up new and deleclablo dishes with which to regale the patrons of that popu lar hotel. Wo hope he will soon be able to commence his duties. —We taw a gentleman the other day who wore upon hi* placid face that happy tmile of liHwful contentment which it the ture indication of peace and plenty at home and good digestion. "Friend," taid we, "what event has occurred to cast over your countenance that aspect of such great hap piness and peace ?" "Ah, my friend," he made answer, "once my home was rent with constant turmoil; but at a ljappv hour 1 commenced buying my groceries of 8. A. Brew A Son, and ever since my wife and children have rejoiced, breakfast, din ner and supper have all been scene* of peace,'and my wife says that to long as I purchase of Brew A Hon she will be per fectly content. —Mr. Harry Landis, the accomplished machinist, ha* resigned hi* po*ition a* ma*- tar mechanic for the Snow Shoe Railroad Company. ll* will be succeeded by Mr. Martin Painter, wid to be an excellent mechanic. Mr. LandU, who retire* from tbe position, doe* on for the purpoM of engaging more extern! rely In the dutlm of the new partnership In the machinery bulneM, which he ha* recently formed with Mr. Newton Gordon. We hope the uc cee* which be ao well deserve* will attend him In hi* new relation. The firm of which he i* now a member are agent* for a large number of new and Mcond claae machine*, and tboae interested will do well to *end to Gordon A Landit for a catalogue, or call on them at their present business place in McCafferty's block. \ —The Star Literary Society, of Spring Mills, which gave it* last public meeting on tin? evening of the 2ftlh of last month, shows Itself t be a lively institution. All of ill" public entertainment* thus far have been well attendee] and enjoyable. —Mr. Klli* L. Or via conducted the meeting in the room* of the Young Men'* Christian Association on Sunday afterii(M>n last, opening it in hi* tiuul energetic iiiiiri nor. lie read the ltd chapter of the Aid* of the A pontic* and ipoka on the rrult* of the errnon a* preached by Peter and recorded in that portion of Scripture. The exercise* that followed were all *o exceed ingly prompt a* to render the meeting qui^Mntetostihg. —Have you an attack of spring fever? Do you feel lunguid ? Do you *ornetime* think that the world i not using you right, and that all things are certainly going to eternal smash? If so, do not blame the world, or your physician, or your next door neighbor; hut go off a* faat as your feet will carry you to Secbler's store. He can sell you groceries that will make you feel happy all the time, and make your homo aa bright a* a fairy palace. A special court was held on Tuesday to hear the motion for a new trial in the ejectment suit of l'runer against the Houtx heirs. The motion was argui-d before Judge Orvis Hnd Associate Judge* Franck and Diven, by General Beaver for the plaintiff, Mr. Pruner, who •V-ks for anoth er trial of the case, and by Hon. C. T. Alexander for the defendant* against the granting of it. This suit involve* the title to a valuable body of coal and timber lands, including the ground upon which the town of ilout/.dalp, in Clearfield county, stands, and was tried lieforo our court last fall, when tho jury decided in favor of the defendants. —The National Guard of this Stat'- are already thinking of the time and place for their usual rummer vacation, or encamp ment, or "spree," or whatever they may term it. Major General flnrtranft, after carefully glancing over the Hold, Ihut addresses a circular letter to hi* officer* : "In arranging for their vacation or travel, the officer* and men of the Kirat, Second and Third brigade* will consider that a week in the early part of August will (>e a*igned fer their encampment; and those of tho Fourth and Fifth brigade*, a week in the latter part of tho same month. The precise time arid location will he hereafter announced.". The encampment will bring about 0,000 troop* and a* many more visi tor* together, who will all be hungry and consume an immense amount of food, and in view of that fact, and also for the honor of entertaining the "bulil soger boy*,' Wiliiam*porl has already put in her plea for them to assemble in that place. If they consult their own interest, however, they will como to Bellefonte. Centre county i* a region "flowing with toiik and honey" and soldier*, and never fail* to give vifilor* a hearty welcome. Half Moon hill would be a picturesque and desirable spot on which to pitch their tent*. Penn Hull wa the scene of a pleat able concert on the evening of Friday, March 2ft. A large and efficient class bat been practicing under the b-aderthip of Prof. K. F. Smith, and on thta occasion rendered several bright jewelt of music, consisting of antheme, choruses, gleet, quartettes and aoln*. The anthem*, "From hit home on the mountain*" and "Tri umph at the Ked Sea" wera etpecially ad- ' mirablo, at vat al*o "Bletaed are the peo ple." Among the beautiful vongt and chorute* were "Wandering back to the old home," by Birdie Mutter, of Pine Grove Mill*; "Oh dem golden slippers, by C. h. Hunkle ; "I 'm going home to Chloe," by K. F. Smith ; "The old church where you and I were wad," by Klla S. FUher ; "Drifting down to tea," by Mit* Kmtna Hotlerman, and "Finger prinla upon the pane," by Mary Puber. Prof. J. A. Weaver rendered a bat* tolo entitled, "I'm King o'er land and *ea.'' Tlflere were alto aeveral tongt from the little falk*. Mary F. Whitney, aged 10 year#, tang a pretty Hong entitled, "There ia sun thine on the tea." Annie C. lleckman, a little girl of 11 year#, gave the two tongt, "I'm going to write to papa" and "EHtle dimpled hand#.'' Matter Frank Fither, a lad of 12 year#, tang the eomic aong en titled, "Popping corn.'' Thete, with the humornu* long, "Limberger cheese" and the artistic violin tolo, "Scene* that are brightest," by Prof. K. F. Smith, com posed a mo#t acceptable programme, which wa listened to by an interested and de lighted audience. —The collection at the M. K. church, of this place, It alway* taken during the ting ing of the second hymn. In the manner of doing it there la scope for the develop ment of considerable skill. The basket* have long handle*, which the collectors grasp In their right hand* and go to work with a vim worthy of the c*u*e. Mr. Fonte ©rider and Mr. Fleming performed that duty last Sunday night and It waa quite Interesting to wltnea* the prog ret* they made. Mr. Flaming waa ahead at the beginning of the race, but by de gree* Mr. Older patted him, and, although they each had exactly the aame number of seats to collect from, the latter gentleman reached the and of the course ahead. Mr. Flaming, however, may have collected the most money and had the heavier basket, which would account for hla slower pro gress. They each perform the duty very skillfully. A Hill A <; K ClK< I'MSTAXCE— A LLITI.E OIAI. CARRIES A LARUE HIIOE BI'TTOX IX lIEK NOME VOH TWO YEAR*.— Our friend, Mr. John F. Putter, ho* among hi* chil dren pretty Utile twin girls, now about three and a half years of age. When Maggie WHS about a year old, she became afflicted with what her parent* thought to be a bad cold. Thi growing aiirw and the parent* fearing it might develop into catarrh, they summoned the services of the family phytician. lie raid it wm not catarrh, but a* an ulceration had already formed in the right nostril, he prescribed an ointment to be occasionally applied, and also some constitutional remedies. He also udvised a douche to force water through the nostril. The douche was used only three or four time*, as the appli cation teemed to give .Maggie pain- Whe trembled and gave other evidence* of fear when Mr. l'otter attempted to use the don am. The other remedies, together with application* of bacon to draw the serenes* out, were continued without ef fect, and the disease teemed to grow worse, becoming quite offensive. Of course, Mr. Potter was willing to do anything to afford Maggie relief. About si* weeks ago, as Mr. Potter was in '{squire Kunkin's office, he fell into conversation with Dr. It. 1.. I)arlt, who was present. The Doc tor was a>-ked by Mr. Potter if lie ever bad succes* in curing catarrh. The Doctor replied in the affirmative. Mr. Potter informed the Doctor of Maggie's affliction, 'when the Doctor told him to bring Maggie to hi* office on the next clear day. Wednesday of last week WHS a* Ix-autiful as any day could be, and accordingly, at five o'clock in the afternoon, Mr. Potter repaired with Maggie to the Ibsc-tor'# of fice. A strong western un shone through the office window, and the Doctor, placing Maggie in a Inerrable position, commenc ed plying his instruments about her nos tril. "if J cure Maggie of catarrh how much will you give me?" inquired the worldly wise Doctor. "Anything," re plied the affectionate father. "All right; here it goes," said Dr. Darlt as he forced Maggie * nose into a Hat position and drew forth n large shoe button. Her nose bled frcelv. but since it was relieved of the button the otf"nive smell ha* disappeared and it i* now healing. The parents could har-jiv credit the fact that it was the button that had caused ail of Maggie's trouble, but are much rejoiced now that she u recovering. BREAD AXD CAKE*. — Mr. J. H. Hand* opened his bakery on Allegheny street last week, and on Wednesday sent to many of his friends specimen* of hi* new baker's best skill in cake and bread baking. Hi* friends considered this an appropriate and proper manner of celebrating the <><va*ion, and would rejoice to have a similar event occur frequently in the future. The new baker bails from the Vienna bakery in Fhiladelpbia, and makes excellent Vienna bread a* well a* "horseshoe" and "cream" buscuits, two delightful and modern crea tions nf the bakers art. Mrs. Sand* ha* always been known as a champion fancy cake baker, and during tbe year* in wbicb she has not lxen practically engaged in tbe business, has rapidly improved in the beautiful art. She will be the presiding genius over the practical and ornamental departments. They are prepared todeliver whatever you want at your residences dur ing any part of the day. Mr. Bands is to be congratulated on the' auspicious opening of his baker v. pRttBYTKRY or II t'XTI XODOX.— We understand that Tuesday next i* appoint ed Cor the meeting ef the Presbytery cf Huntingdon in tbis place. The occasion is expected to bring together about one hundred ministers and elders of neighbor ing denominations to deliberate upon af fairs pertaining to the spiritual and tem poral welfare of the church. Kach of tbe Presbyterian households in this place will have one or more of these delegate* to en tertain. The first session will be held Tuesday morning at II o'clock, and tbe tmisions are expected to last over the fol lowing Wednesday. All the sesssnns of the Presbytery aie open to the public, and doubtless some of the exercise* will be of touch interest. We trust it may reaull in enhancing the usefulness of this already glorious portion of the earthly Zion. —At the semi-annual election of Centre Ltdge, No. 168, I. 0. O. F., on Thursday evening, March 26th, the following officers were elected for the ensuing term, and in stalled at the first meeting of new term, Thursday evening, April Ist: James Whit taker, N. G.; J. I. Rankin, V. G.; 11. B. Pontiua, .Secretary ; J. C. Brachbill, Assis tant SerreUry ; U. 11. Bonner, Treasurer ; B. Galbraitb, Janitor. Appointment*— H. Beck, U. 8. 8.; John Miller, L. 8. 8.; A. Sternberg, R. 8. N. G. 5 David Paraons, L. 8. N. O.; Cyrus Weaver, R. 8. V. 0. j Noah G. Btover, L. 8. V. O. ; W. B. Rankin, W.; Robert Laird, Con.; Wm, Long, I. G.} B. Galbraith, O. O. H. Y. Btilaer, Henry Beck and D. F. Fortney were elected Trustors for one year, and U. Y. Slitaer was elected treasurer of the Widows and Orphans' Fund.—Repnhlitan —Rov. Georga W. Miller is held in the highest esteem by the congregation over whom he ha* ministered fur the last two years, and on bla departure for Wilming ton the Quarterly Conference adopted res olution* expressive of the deepest regret. Tbe resolutions characterise him as "a faithful, devotod and earnest pastor, and eloquent expounder of tbe Goapel, end one who administered the aflfkira of the church with a mister hand." Trie SfoßM.—lf the thunder and light ning storm which *pnt it* wrath upon tlii* place last Sunday afternoon, about live o'clock, i* a fair indication of what we may exjxret from the clement* during the coming summer, those people who s dread thunder, lightning and wind rn*y well quake with fear, while the few who love to see a confusion of the clement* have rea* ni to congratulate themselves upon the frequent occurrence of uch wonderful and sublime panorama*.. The wind, which fanned all nature with April toft nets throughout the day, quickened to a strong and ever increasing gate; the loud rolling thunder and wild flashing lightning fol lowed one upon another with unusual fre quency ; while the clouds corning together overhead darkened the air, and caused the night to corno before its time, fn the midst of tbis, dashes of rain flooded the street* and chased all travelers to a plate of safely. Much of the storm along the railroad in the lower portion of town. One of the most beautiful shade trees in the handsome grounds surrounding the stone mansion on the Thomas was proitraU-d. A short distance further on the wind lifted the heavy cupula fr-.rn the top of the old glass works, bore it ow one hundred feet through the air, and fered it to dew-end through the roof of t>.. Snow Shoe car shop*. It is said to La\ weighed about one thousand jioun... Near Reynolds mill the boardwalk lifted and carried half way acru,. street. In Banner township the storm rg.-d tremendous fnrv. It hapfe-m-d that J; \ Wright, the pastor of the Freshen r.an church, wa* returning from hi ministers appointment at Buffalo Hun. He riding with Mr. Joseph Marshall in a;, •pen buggy. In front of tle-m i n a ; , buggy rode Mrs. Marshall and a \■ man named Seibert. It is said that a c .-t of wind lifted the lady, young man, bug-V and horse over a neighboring fence J; ; r , the buggies were overturned and wr<, M %! but we believe little other dausg'. < tbo parties escaping with only slight bruise*. A barn mar Kagleville is also reported to havo been demolished by the stortr, {Snow Shoe was visited by a very Uur hailstorm, which broke considerable g a>-. In Brush Valley a spire wa* blown I from the K vangg lica! chur h near Y.-*ri< k In Clearfield county the lightning seem ed to play havoc with jusiice, striking tb dome of the Court House. After an hour * duration, tin- sur.shine burst forth through the and the first Sunday in April closed a* beautil -1 a* it had begun, though the Hasina of light ning from the retreating storm W'T' vi - ' until a late hour that night. BAIRI. a MIXSTRELH-- Belief..nu- s'- sistant Ilurgea* has made arrangement* I -r another fine nterlaiiiment in Reinu.V Hall next Monday evening. The com;.sir is favorably known in Bellefonte, *• th-v exhibited here to a delighted audience lad December. Tbe following from the Johnstown Morning Tr\hunt show- that "Ur neighbor* also think highly of th# company : Baird't New Orleans Mins'rcls pcf -ti • 'ed Saturday night to a crowded audhrce, | many being obliged to content thcinw'ies with standing room, though so cnmj.lM'-iv enraptured were they, that we think ih.'r hardly knew whether they were staruifg or sitting. Tho first part, prewr.ting twenty performer# in a double s> mi- i wa* simply "Immense," "Billy's Re u-t *ung by Conway, being the fonni<--t th:r „• we ever heard. lie responded U> s.sc > cores, and yet the audience were not satis fied. In thssivund part tbe great feature* were the big *ong and dance by eight JT formers and a clog tournament by tbs same number, tbe iiKsst magnificent per formance we have ever had here. Tr-- fsar.jo solo* by Frank Wei, ventriloquism | by Dixon and black-face Irish specialty hr McCarthy were aleo pleasing features. —Constable Gorton, of Fbilipsburg. vie itod this place la*t week, bringing with him a priaoncr whom he consigned to the tender metric* of Sheriff Hpangler. The man—Al. Snyder—bad been entertained during tbe previous Saturday night at the residence of Mr. John Bordraau, residue near that place. Before taking bis d parture, Snyder stole a gidd watch and chain belonging to Mr*. Bordrewu, which he carried off with him. Tbe theft being discovered and information of Snyder s whereabout* being received, Mr. Gorton obtained a warrant and started on Monday morning in search of him. He wa* caught at Woodland, Clearfield county. After receiving a hearing from a Fbilipsburg magistrate and spending Monday night in the "lock-up" at that place, be was attend ed to Bellefonte on Monday by Constat!* Gorton. After transacting bis official bus iness here, Mr. Gorton favored u# with * 11, explaining the occasion of bis presence in town. —A call at the store of Mom re. 8. A A. Loeb, tbe other day, made it* acquainted with the fact that they have completed and are now occupying Use new extension to their business house Thry now have room for a much larger display of mer chandiaa on the fim floor, and belter fitcil iUe* for conducting their extensive busi ness in n convenient and expeditious man ner than formerly. Their enterprise i# making this improvement will therefore inure not only to their own advantage, but alio greatly to that of tbair customers MONDAY, January &, IPSO.—Our stock of woolens for the spriag and summer •easonof HtaOjiut received. Leave your ®rdcr now. Raspectfullv, XoirraOMtßT A Co., Tailors.
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