| The Gentee Demoreat, Phasday Morotng, November 27, 1884, Ay AA ss —————— ATT Bir. { GEO. P. Bl A 4h nn, at ol from any | an had intense irvompal rile. Local Department. —~Thankegiving to-day. Court is now in session, We had our first rabit snow last week, ! «—Finkbinder takes the lead, for fine photographs, —Teachers lustitute Dee. 22d. Don't forget the date. Another new lot of carpet Rockers, at J Brachbill & Sons, —Go and hear Denman Thompson at the Opera Hou-e Dec. 3rd. —Two new oars from the Altoona shops were attached to the east bound texin on Friday. —Protrected meetings and singing sche) are now in progress in different porte of the county. —Qoe of the Philipsburg Journal re- yot rs got' knocked out in one round” a Owrola last week. —DUnion service at the Methodist church to-day 10,30. Rev. S. E. Furst will deliver the sermon. —Mr. Abe Baum took a number of the Sins of Veterans to Lewistown to attend some meeting or reunion of that adr. —Just received ut J. Brachbill & Sons, the largest stock of chamber suits ever brought to this city will be sold at a re- duced price | Mr. 1. J. Grodoble has erected a | grain elevator at Centre Hall, Mr. Hess, one at Lindea Hall and Laurance | L Brown one at Oak Hall Messrs. Benj. Gensel, L. D. Scheck- engast snd several others killed ten deer last week. They were hunting | about ten miles from Karthaus. —~Here at last. —“Peck’'s bad boy" has wandered all the way from Mil- wankos Wis. to Billefonte, and will be at the Opera House December 4th. ~The “Clymer Concert family” have been giving free entertainments in Humes’ Hall during the past week. | They travel with Dr. Des Rober, of Bal- timore, who lectures and sells his med- iine. Why was it ? what was it? Ed. was down to Howard one day last week, and took the evening train for Bellefonte, when he reached his destination be was sound asleep and was quietly wheeled to Tyrone before he awoke. ~The telephone customers of Clearfield held a meeting & short time since snd ak. od the company 10 reduce the priee from $4 to $3 per month, The company re- fused and » great many will now discon. tinge the use of Lhe phone. R W. Alexander a young man who is tarrying st present with friends at Pleasant Gap has written a number of poems of considerable merit for the Daily News. The one entitled “An ad- dress to my old olay pipe” is especially beautiful in sentiment. Mr. Crider, who has been playen the orgen for us for some time, will take his for Bellefonte, his home, about the time this reschos its readers. He is a good organist and has yielded pleasure to lots of people at Karthsus, Come agains some time. — Philipsburg ~Nedward Woods of Spring township, whe Is drawing psy as & jurior this week dropped into our sanctum, with dollar and & half which he bad no use for, and said he “believed he'd take a little lita. tare.” We put him down for one copy of the Dmxocnat. FA. is “brick topped” snd Rapeful and is opposed 1o civil service re- form unless it puts honest Democrats in office. Right you sre. As Wilbur Harris, the gentlemanly and efficient clerk in the post office has sways given the very best satisfaction im that capacity, the prospects are that Wilbur will continue to distribute the mail at the aforesaid office for the neut four years tocome. There could pos sibly be no change made that would wait the people in general, better than the present gentleman. «Howard Bricklay of Howard, by pro- famvion & shoe maker, a very gentlemanly and energetic young man, at present with We. Richardson & Co. of Homellsville New York, manvisciurers of all kind of Boots and shots grasped our hand on the rot un M. , Mr. 2. is a whole sol Witton whobhs jogged sway at the ‘trade for years and wt last determined to travel for bis health. He is now making lots of money for himself and his firm, «A superb orchestra of eleven pieces with the Denman Thompson troup next Wednesday night, ~Retort, is the name of a new post office in this county located one mile southwest of Sandy Ridge, ~Just received at J. Brachbill's Sons the largest stock of chamber suits ever brought to this city, will be sold at a re- duced price- = Little Edith Eurst, » bright, besuti- ful daughter of Judge Furst, died on Mon. day night of diphtheria. We sincerely sympathize with the bereaved parents in this their great trial. ~On next Wednesday evening our citizens will have the pleasure of listen: ing to one of the greatest comedians on the American stage. Denman Thomp son in his great and successful person. ation of “Joshua Whitcomb” the Yan. kee farmer. We congratulate Mr, Sourbeck in being so fortunate as Lo se- cure Mr. Thompson and his troup, as he is always the welcome and favor. ite actor of the large cities and especi- ally New York and Chicago. Those who fail to see Mr. Thompson as uncle Josh will miss one of the best attrac tions of the season, The drama is » true picture of life and acted with the naturalness which is one of the princi. ple characteristics of Mr. Thompsons great success—it is the most laughable plays on the boards, —We are in receipt of a nicely bound pamphlet containing the obituary notice of Hugh Moran Hibler, son of our townsmen, Dr, Hibler, whose death occurred the 15th day of September last at Bradford, Pa. Mr. Hibler's early years were spent in Bellefonte. At an early age he entered the First National Bank where he remained four years, and in 1876 he accepted a position in the Exchange Bank at Parkers Landing, Pa. st which place be met Miss Nellie M. Owen, to whom, after an acquaint Personal. H. M. Snyder, Esq, of Pine Grove Mills, called to see us on Saturday last, Dr. H. K. Hoy whose death was daily expected is again able to attend to his du- ties. Hon. 8, T. Shugert, late editor of this paper, is sojourning in Harrisburg this week, Mr. Amos Garbrick of the firm of Jno & A, Garbrick, ice dealors, returned from a two weeks visit in Ohio, Mr. J. B. Emerick one of the enterpris- ing merchants at Wolfs store Centre coun- ty is attending court as a jurior. Jacob Wyle of Aaronsburg, one of the Desocrar's staunch friends, gave uss pleasant call on Monday evening. Mr. Brooks. of the Daily News spent several days in Lock Haven last week. Abem: Eddie, “why is this thus,” Miss Sweetwood who has been visiting among friends in Centre Hall during the summer departed on the early train on Tuesday for her home in Chicago. Cornelius Stover of Miles township set. tied up his duplicate for Miles township for the year 1883 without one cent of ex- honoration for the whole township. No better showing could possib’'y be made, Mr. Stover Jesorves credit. Mr. Samuel Houser of Sandusky, Ohio, accompanied by his son is visiting his mother at Houserville this county. He will remain east about 8 month, then re- turn to his home in the Buckeye state where be has resided for a number of yoars Mr. Benj. Hoy and son of Lemont, were in town on Ssturday. Ben entered his name as a subscriber to the Dexo- crear He is a good Democrat and rejoi~ ces in the success of his party to pow- er. Mr. Samuel Dale, of Houserville, who now “holds sway'’ over the urchins at Rock Forge school,and for a number of years has been among the successful ance of five years he was married, June | 28 1882, In 1870 he accepted a posi. tion in the Bradford National Bank,and | Mterwards in the First National Baok | of that city. His services were always in demsod, and never wanting for a position. He made warm friends and hosts of them wherever he went, His health began failing and with the hope of regaining the same accepted a posi- tion in the Meridian National Bank, Miss. "in May, 1534, but returned to Bradford last August, at which place he died a month later. He was a devoted Christian and an wctive worker in every good cause. Mr. Harrison Buckwalter of Sterling, Clearfield County in company with sever- al others, while out huntiug near Houtz. dale on last Wednesday shot and instant. ly killed his uncle Mr. Peter Fry of Ty- rone. They had started a bear, and Mr. Buckwalter was following the track while the others were stationed al crossings; near. ing the crossisg Mr. Buckwalter caught sight of what he supposed to be the bear and immediately fired, and was horrified when be discovered the dead body of his uncle. They summoned several men who held an inquest. The remains were taken to Tyrone for interment. The nuforto. nate man was 60 years of age and leaves a wife snd two sons. Mrs. Elizabeth Rumberger, of Gates. burg Centre county, whose deatl, occur- ed on last Thursday about 3 oclock, was one of the oldest residents of this coun- ty. She was over 95 years old, and up to within a fews day's of ber death was | actively engaged in her houshold du- ties. In her younger days, she worked faithfully in helping her husband clear the farm upon which: they resided. The deceased was a grandmother of Mrs. Will Tibbens,of College township, The remains were intered at Gatesburg. ~We clip the following interesting and pleasing account of an event which hap- pened to one of gur faithful and highly esteemed ministers of the Buffalo Run and Unionville circuit: TIST BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. A large company of ladies and gentle. men assembled at the residence of Rev, Wm. Pridesux yesterday aflerncon on the ocession of his 7ist birthday, The fol. lowing ministers were present: Kove. S. M. Moore, of Tyrone, McK. Williams.n, of Petersburg, A. G. Dole, D. K. Free man, J. H. Chambers, and J. B. Kidder, Mr. Freeman, on behalf of Mr. Pridesux’s friends, presented him with an envelope containing $42, Mr. Pridesur’s wife with $20, and their deaghter Martha was also remembered, Mr. Pridesux expressed bis heartfelt thanks on behalf of himself and family for tbe tokens of friendship snd the manifestations of esteem he had ministry, snd united In wishing that his Inst days may be his bet. A bounteous repart was served to which all teachers of this county gave us a pleas ant call on Ssturday. We are always pleased to meet the teachers, as we tried that business ourselves, Our Offer. To all those who are back with their subscription, and who will on or before the 25 of December, pay the same, and two pew subscribers who will pay one years subscription in advavce we will mail you a copy of the finest illustrated Almanac published, It will contain » list of the United States, State, County, snd City officers ; lst of churches snd names of pastors ; beneficial and other societies ; the vote of the State cast at November's election, together with the business announcements of some of our most enterprising business men, aod much other statistical and general infor mation. [500 copies of this work will be fssued. It will be printed on fine tioted paper and will be beautifully il- lusirated A fow leaves containing ad- vertisements will be inserted, and those of our business men who wish to avail themselves of the advantage it offers, will do well to hand in their favors as early ss possible, Dasuax Toonrsow axp “Uxcre Josn™ AT THE Park ~The return to Boston of Mr, Denman Thempeon was welcomed last evening by an sudience which crowded Park Theatre, snd was ae demonstrative w+ it was large. No more cordial greeting has been axtended to an sctor this seston «nn that which was given him on bis « entrance upon the stage, and it was many minutes before be could proceed wiih bis part. It is impossible to sy any. bing new concerning his impersonation of the big-hesrted old New Hompehire fa mer, Joshus Whitcomb. That it has lost none of its popularity was proven by the applause which rewarded him in every scene last evening. * . bd .» Mr. Thompson is mot an actor afflicted with what is known in common parisnce ache big head”, He ie just as careful in bis work now as he was at the outset of his career ns a siar, He does not “play for poirts,” be doss not exaggerate, be hss not become mechanieal. The snallest detaiis of speech and action are as carefully aitoinded to as heretofore, sod still have the semblance of spontaneity. His humor is as unforced and bis pathos is as genuine as when be first appeared here : his sudi- efios believes now ws then that he feels what be expresses, and lsughs when he laughs and sheds tears when be weeps. There Is only one “Uncle Josh," and Den- man Thompson is bis exponent. — Boston Herald. Norton —Mrs, Arvilla Bunnell of Jersey Shore, who is stopping at the reddence of her father, Mr, Goo. W. Minsker on Bes- vor street, will receive orders for stamping, embroidering, lace and other fancy work. Sbe bas the very Intest patrons and dee shgns and will give fnstructions in Stamp. ing. All orders should be left at the above f County Coémmunications. GLENN HARRIS, 1t is about time that I eame in and crowed a little over the victory we gain ed, 1 will try and bob up serenely though, and be staid for a spell. Bat still, if I overstep the line laid down do not censure me but rather be lenient on account of the decisive viciory over cor. porated monopolies that bus been fought and won. Now, then, as I bave laid down rules to guide myself 1 will take off my hat and hurrah for Curtin, The intelligent vote has made itself a factor not to be despised. I think that in the fulure the voice of the people will be respected accordingly. As itis, we will rejoice and make merry, The mill has been running on the 9- hour system, as the stock is pearly all cut, It will necessitate a stoppage that will last until next sesson’s stock is ino. News is pot as plentiful as I would like it. George Spicer, one of the pioneer settlers died rather suddenly on Wed- nesday afternoon. Tbe direct cause is supposed to be palsy. He was buried on Friday afternoon in the Advent church, Michael Wortz and fsmily mourn the loss of a very interesting child which died of catarrh fever, The Reese Bros, are engaged in man~ ufacturing railroad ties to a very great extent, Success attend you, boys, and may your barrel soon be full of solid silver. “Oh, say,” vreathe it pot aloud. but, well we have a new doctor here, and judging from his prescription for a pa tient he will succeed. What was it? Shiner peppermint drops, or Brown's vermifuge, dose at a meal time, Mrs. Daniel Rider has been ill for some time past, bat is convalescing rap- idly. J. McCliney had the misfortune to injure his foot badly, He now limps | sround, Have patience, it will soon be all right. Samuel and Joho Solt are busily en- gaged in getting logs in, They are pre paring to build on Old Hunter Dale property, which they purchased of John Wagner. Well 1 see the Dexocrar bas changed bands, and we wish it success in all things, and hope the present editors will continue to make it what it always has been —a bright, newsy paper. To the retiring editer we extend our hearty wishes for a prosperous future. Mong Axox. LINDEX HALL. Business is booming in this vicinity since the election of Cleveland and Hendricks and it is a mystery to think how hard our Republicon friends die. We pity the poor chaps; and what a cleaning out of corrupt office holders there will be on the 4th of March ; but they must go. Our town is building up considerably, The population is largely increasing. A number of new comers, make the “Dads” happy. Quite a number of hunters are in the mountains at present. Major Hees is happy since the election and talks of sending Cleveland a coon skin robe. George L. Bambardner killed the boss hog—it weighed 500. Hon. W. K. Alexander is favorably mentioned for the post office under the new administration. The grain house is now finished and run by J, Grenobel, Daniel Hess received the appoint ment of station agent, A gentleman from Danville isat pres. ent putting up a steam saw mill near this place. A candidate for the Legislature is al ready in the field for 1856 We readers of the Dasocrar are much pleased to know that Mr. Frank E Bible is the editor, Fellow Democrats give the Democrat a good circulation. We have just returned from Salt River #5 make more room for the Republican” How are you ? The carpenters are busy pulling up Mr.'Geo. Williams’ new house, Harry Williams’ family has increased «it is a boy. The rail road is about graded through town. The grain elevator is completed and they will soon be ready to purchase grain, Our town Is to have a» new barber shop, the old one was turned into a shoo shop and is occupied by Mr. John Williams , Me. Cook has started in the store-room of Me. store . Y. Dale, |B and he sells at bottom prices. A hard. ware store is wanted, yet. D. ¥. Taylor went fo] Kansas lo Se Tampaan bi ‘Wall 8 wo% extent that one fellow had an ugly | gash cut in his leg, Harvy Williams fencing his lot. Young man when you ride out on Saturday night be sure that there is a lock on the stable door eo that you neod not call up other folks to help find your beast, MILLEEIN, Mr. Trompfeller, of New Columbia, moved in the house on Mill street lately vacated by D. I. Browa, The skating rink at this place was opened for the first time on Wednesday night and we are reliably informed that the attendance has been large so far. The rink is under the management of J. E. Sperring. J. C. of B. ssys Miss Helen —— is the best skater that was here yet, others say Lew Frain is sec: ond best, £Jobn H. Miller intends to quit butch. ering after this,week, and learn skating. Fred had been sojourning in Snyder county part of last week, Miss Stephens has returned from her Eastern trip, and seemed glad that lesp year is so near the end. The report that as Mr. Roberts is at present stopping st the National taking orders for Bibles;would advise thesgent referred to in Millheim Items last week to give the gentleman an order and try again, has commenced Some of our town and country boys | will likely be brought to Bellefonte this | week by some expert or deputy. i Will Bollinger snd wife, who left this | place in the spring for Dakota, have again returned and expect to make this their future home, G, H. The death of Miss Lila Fisher, | daughter of Dr. P. 8. Fisher, of Zion, | occurred on Thursday last of typhoid | fever. She was a bright and char- | ming little girl of ten years old, | and was much beloved by all who knew ber. Several other members of the | family are suffering from the same dis— | ease, but we sincerely trust they may | soon recover. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have our heart felt sympathy in this their sad bereavement. | | —Mre. Catherine Gabel, who resides | at Gabelville the western part of this state, will be 100 years old the 10th of | Dascember, ~The funeral of Hon. W, A. Dunoan, member of Congress-elect ook place at Gettysburg on the 16th inst, The four oldest active members of the Adams county bar officiated as pall-bearers, and a congressional delegation of Messrs. Hopkins, Watkine Post aod Ferrell, with Clerk of the House Clark, acting as escorts, ~For Christmas presents, go 0 J. Brachbili & Sons. “Tux Boox-Wonn."—A unique, band. some, and delightfully readable little Monthly Magazine, containing for the year over 300 pages and many fine picta- res, all for twenty-Ave cents a year, is » recent characteristic product of The Liter- ary Revolution. Each member contains attractive selections from some noted book the last present Prescott’s famous chapter on the “Spanish Inquisition.” interest a vast number of book-buyers will be the regular monthly news of the Revs. Iutson’s progress, —an enterprise that has wrought wonders in the book world. A specimen copy of The Book Worm will will be sent free to any address. John B. Alden, Publisher, 308 Pearl Street, New York. Maxz $2000 For Cunirmas —The publisher of Rutledge's Monthly offer twelve valuable rewards in their Monfily for December, among which is the follow- ing’ We will give $2000 to the person telling us which is the middle verse of the Now Testament Scriptures (not the Re- vised Editcn) by December 10th, 1884, Should two or more correct answers be re. ceived, the Reward will be devided. The mony will be forwarded to the winner December 16th, 1884, Persons trying for the reward must Psend 20 cents in silver (no postage stamps taken) with their ane wer, for which they will receive the Janu. ary Monthly, in which the name and ad- dress of the winner of the reward and the correct answer will be published, and in which severa! more valuable rewards will be offered. Address Rutledge Publishing Company, Easton, Penna. «For Furniture & Bedding. go to J. Brachbill & Sons. LIE RN | Paint in the market. | pared Paint is not only superior to any = On Monday I stepped into the large ond well socked warerooms of J. Brach- bili & Sons, snd was surprived 10 see the tpecial inducements thoy now offer and will until Jun, 164 1885, A solid parlor suit ( 7 peices ) in Hair cloth 2500 A full chamber sult ( large glass on buresy j $16,60, and every other kind of furniture offred lower than was ever known, go see for yourself and be convinced that whet 1 sny is true, ~There is solid comfort in Harper & Wenkly's bet cigars. Linvers for wedding presents —Garmans ~~Parlor suits down fo $40, loun in sponge silk at $12, couches, i 5 top tables sll walout for $4, chamber suits all grades from $15 up 10 $275, dl- inder book cases, ward robes and chil fonneres, ratan chairs, and everythi in the furniture line at Spangler & Co's” glove, ~Fall and Winter season of 1884 and 1685. Our new stock of Woolens sll now in. Leave your order to-day. Moxvoomery & Co., Tailors. —~Bubscribe for the CENTRE DEMOCRAT. Subscribe for the Cxxree Dexocrar. ~Oysters at Harper & Weakly's. ~ Now canned goods at Harper & Weak Iy's ~Granulated corn men! st Harper & Weakly's. Buffulo and wolf robes, lap robes and hoarse blankets the largest stock and best selection ‘at GueEsEEIMER'S ~Gents knit jackets of all grades a GreEsneiMen's of ties und silk GUGENREIMERS An immense variety handkerchiefs at ~Try Harper & Weakis's chose. For the best sssortment of gents fursihvh- | ing goods go GUGENBEIMER'S. Good goods or little money at Hare per & Weakly ~)ysters at Harper & Weskiy's, ~Produce good ss cash st Harper & | Weakly's, ~New Buckwhest st Harper & Weak. iys ~Granuisted corn Weakly's st Harper & meal —New Buckwheat at Harper & Weak I's. — Now dried and evaporated fraits st Harper & Weskiy's ~New dried snd evaporated frolic a Harper & Weskiy's. Wilson, MeFarlane & Co, call siten- | tion 10 the only relisbie Ready Mixed The Pioneer Pre. tondy Mixed Paint sold but rivap pure white lead in its smoothness in durability. This paiot is guaranteed by the manulpet- urers not to crack or eel within three years, The gusrantee is not only good for replacing the paint but it will be put on if it should crack or posl within the time specified. It will be te your interes to eall and see Wilson, McFarlane & Co., before purchasing either white lead or any Ready Mixed Paint OR SALE—A tract of timber RB -18 fu high. 1 wil] well a2] for 91 506 dm Wir P.O, Cee LER, ig Grain Market, ] As corrected weekly by Lawnswes L. Baows, What will | Corn, it Hi] 1] if gi il it it:
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