tre Brmoceat - 1887. » TORR ERPONDRNG a. oontaintag iniportant news, social ¢ from any part of tie county. No communioaticas verted talens ancompanied by | re ren) name of the writer ———— — ————— Locn) Department. eCalicoes—Giarmans, New oalicors—Garmans, —Frait of all kinds at Jacob's. Election day was quite disagree- able. —House for rent—apply at DEMOCRAT office. —A creamery is being talked of at Rebersburg —The cry of “shad, 0!" is now heard in the land, — Last Sunday was Missionary Day in the Methodist church. —The candidates on Tuesday fought hard for ths different offices. —The different ward caucuses Satur- day night were well attended, —Rev. John Hewitt is now at his home at Freemont, Nebraska, — Dress goods in all the mew styles. In black goods we lead—Garmans, —A short time from now will ness the g'sss works in operation. — Bring in your sale bills, We have excellent facilities for printing them. —Six bundred and eighteen pupils are in attendance at the various schools wit- of Bellefonte, — Edgar Swartz, of Ridgway, son of G. M. Swartz, is spending a few days in town this week. —At Reading over one hundred per- sons, children and adults, are down vith the measies. —lce cream every day at Jacob's, delivered in any quantities to families at shortest notice, is a candidate for the —Harry Hale coloneley of the 5th Regiment, N. G, I. The election will take place to-morrow, —Mrs, J. W. Wentzel of Cartin town- ship, a very intelligent and agreeable lady was a caller at our office on Satur- day. ~From nearly every section of the country comes encouraging reports of building operations, a sure sign of bet- ter times ahead. — Engineer Duke Cox of the pay train B. E. V. R. R.. Was badly burned on Friday last by hot coals being blown out of the fire box. J. W! Weaver will conduct a musi- cal convention at Unionville, commenec- ing February 224. A concert will be given on the 26th: we 1) offers at , Garman private sale several horses, buggies a spring wagon, sleighs and harness. Call at his hotel and secure a bargain. —The Republicans of the south ward Mrs. D. F. Fortney director but lady nominated for school that very promptly declined the honor. Mrs, J. returned from Williamsport Saturday, where she had Mrs S. visited friends at Lock Haven. ~~Thos. A, Shoemaker, superinten- | dent of the Bellefonte & Buffalo Run | to the Yocum farm on the Milesburg pike. — Howard Mitchell, of the Philipe- burg Journal and Miss Mary Batchelor wers marr H. Sands been visiting friends, also railroad, has with his family, moved od at Philipsburg last week. The happy couple have our congratula- | tions, TN 224 224 inst., W. D. Holts. worth will give an illustrated lecture in Hume's Hall, on the Battlefisld of Get- He will the tysburg, we a double calibre sciopticon, ~The trains on the Bellefonte and Juffalo Run railroad are most always »ell filled with corsequence the wagon road leading to town is very little used, passengers, and as a ~Ir Clinton county fitty-seven appli- filed of which twenty-three are from Lock Haven, and twenty from Renovo, county would not now think of presenting a list of that length. ~A young man named Drancker, whosa home is in Milesburg, had the misfortune to fall from a scaffold at the Bellefonte Iron and Nail Company's works, and break his arm. This acei- dent occurred on Thursday afternoon. «Mr, Wm. Jones, a respecled eili- zon of this place, is lying dangerously ill at his residence, Mr. Jones attend- ed the inauguration of Gov. Beaver laser month and there contracted a heavy eold, from which it is feared he will not recover, — Allegheny street on Saturday last presented a soene of great activity from Bishop street to Beaver & Gepharts office every hitching post on both sides was ocoupied and the street was full of ousy people, Then too the politician was out in full bloom looking after = nom'nation which he doubtless got. ~The Battle of Gettysburg, illustrat ed and described by the celebrated battie-field guide and lecturer, of Gettys- burg, James T. long, in Humes’ Hall on the evening of February 22nd, prom- isos to be a grand entertainment for our people, The lecture is for the benefit of Gregg Post and should be well patronized, Tickets 25 and 35 cents. On sale at Sourbeck’s, cations for license are Centre | Lime. | 5 » i large hotel at 25 cents {or a pair Ladies wool hose ~(iarmans, —Tmst Friday was pay-day on the Tyrone division of the B. E, V. R. R, —(juggenbeimer will pay the highest price in cash for hides and furs of all kinds ~D. A. Musser contemplates build ing a» new banking building on Main street, Millheim, this coming summer. ~—A large number of our people went to State College on Friday evening vo witness the entertainment at that place. —James Derr, of this place, offers bis services to the public as an auctioneer. Jim can ory a sale in good shape and understands how to run prices up to a good figure, Give him a trial. ~The club that occupies the old Hale law office on Allegheny street, will in the near future, give a very spicy entertainment, and no doubt it will be the best of the season. —Amos, Garberick of Spring town- ship was taken by surprise by his neigh- bors the other night, when he had fin- ished a half a hundred years of his ex- istence, His triends had a good time and all expect to be at his centepial. The Clearfield Demoerat has changed hands, John F. Short retiring. His brother, W. A., has assumed editorial charge of the paper, and will continue it as the excellent local news dissemina- tor it slways has been, We wish Mr. Short long continued success, —In the Senate on Thursday the late Lieutenant Governor Black was pre- sented with a testimonial, consisting of a handsome solid silver pitcher, bowl and salver of besutiful workmanship. Senator Cooper made the presentation speech which was fittingly replied to by Mr. Black. wt, Kyle McFarlane & Co. chestout posts which they have a lot of fine will sell very cheap. They are also receiv ing large invoices of the celebrated link | ce w barb fen 1 : | 1 Lind ow TH i} ar sively Inst vear and whic gEave their customers such excellent satisfaction, It is the cheapest and best wire made. James Schofield the harness | . best harness a is selling the duced ates, Before where call and get pri t a man a life Nchofiel is harness will las There is no economy in Buy nome of shoddy ety harness, goods and you get the worth money. Dr. H. K. Hoy who has been in New York city returned to The doctor the city for a special course upon eases of the ellefonte Monday evening. was wo and ear. He was under the charge of some of the most eminent physicians and instructors in the city We have no doubt he is treat all such cases very sucosssfully. Dr: Clemens, specialist from town. will be at the Brackerhofl House, | March Sth and } frig Bellefonte. Wadnesday of examining Tuesday, , March 9th, for vhe purpose All yme., Examiaoation patients, the sick {roe are invited 0 © to those who take treatment 3 wv ns iargeiy. CAREER KB SPE iaily. We regret to learn that that popu- | { reaching the ground o'er lar landlord, W. G. Rook, of the ing ‘this county, he Berwick, Pa., where he April 1st. Millheim losses an excellent gentleman, filled by Mr. H. G. Shaffer who now occupies the Spring Mills will remove sbout place will be House, . Noll of Noll » Spring township who will gra J uate this n of Henry summer fron Franklin and College, has been elected Ivy orator by g : deserved distine- hisclass, This is a tion, and we congratuiate our young He will the Ivy business up right, Centre county boys against the world and this one is Democrat. Here's our hand friend on his honors, do a solid boy. -The Lutheran church Zion caught fire on Sunday last, and but for timeyy assistance would have been des- troyed. A defective flue ignited the building, and the flames, creeping un- der the floor and between the studding and walls, made it extremely difficult to suppress them, Samus] Decker did heroic service, and it was mainly through his efforts the edifice was saved. The damage is about §100,00, «Miss Mattie Vickers, Bellefonte's favorite, supported by Mr. Chas. Rogers, and n strong compuny, is now travelling eastward from the far south-west ana is booked for hers for Thursday March 3d. Miss Vickers will appear in her new drama, “Cherub, or the Pearl of Serpents Mountain,” one night only. This is probably the last opportunity eur peo- ple will ave to see Miss Vickers, there. fore do not fail to attend. «A verdict of not guilty was render- ed at 12 o'clock Saturday night in the onse of the Commonwealth against Jno, Roether, on trial at Bedford last weak, for burning the bara of Jackson Stuckey The jury was out two hours, There is another indictment against Roether for poisoning horses, which will be tried at the April session, The verdiol mat the approval of a great mejority of persons who heard the trial, and the old Ger. man received many congrtulations on bis acquittal, atl ~Tesrivontar Buwerir,—The testi- moninl benefit on Staurday night was given in ald of several of the members of the late Sterling Comedy Company. A good programme was prepared, and at 8 o'clock Humes Hall was partinlly filled with people ready for the fray. The entertainment was opened with a piano solo by Prof. Neu, followed by a song by Hurry Hoffman, Ed W. Robin- son, gave a recitation entitled “The bagabonds.” Both these gentlemen were members of the late Sterling Com- pany, aod acquitted themselves accept- ably in all their parts. Mis Helena Weaklah who was also a member this company rendered a song entitled “Annie Lyle,” in a most excellent manner, Mr. Roland Irvin delighted the sudience with a humorous resita- tion Mr, Irvin is a favorite with Bellefonte's people which of course ac- counts for the hearty spplause accord- ed him. Wm, Derstine snd John Swartz brought down the house with a song and dance which did them credit, A piano solo ended the second act. Act third was opened by a recitation bo Mr. Francis Speer, entitled "Barbara Fritchie." M:. Speer recite, and the manner in which of Itis a pleasure to hear he handled the above poem could not but call out the hearty applause accord- ed him. Io regular “Peek-a-Boo” Harry Imitation of Lawrence order followed Eoffman. Ed. W. Robinson, and parlor acrobatics by by Jmirett by Messrs Swartz and Derstine, A farce “The Awful Dodger” by Miss Weaklan, and Messrs Hoffman, Downing, created a great deal of laugh ter. Robinson Wm, Derstine, in act three gave an exhibition of clog dancing that was | Original 3 "” | Charge, | Eccentricities'’ | | sughable ment. from roofs of houses, { now able to | f being crushed in, | having rented a | {of bay, st | Bush's add but his | | hay and all. : A " | were blown down all over Marshall | » highly appreciated. Fd. Robinson's declamation, “A Splendid was good, of Nolan seems which they sold exten- | slage, spprec There | tendance » buvine i OOCasion 2' 5B! ks | made | & $= Di your { was not much of a henefit Dus : use offset by § A heavy wind storm struck mie on Friday last, the boar {surrounding the old Metho ilding lifted up and oarr { and the fence pros trated, Bishop street ¢ rick residences on { y Mr. N. aged, the upper story of Bauer, was considerabl the mekily no one in that part of the buildin; occupants of the building { damaged, some sentl down Mr. W. 1 and several § Toitmire | were W {church when the wind e gentlemen had narrow es National Hotel, Millheim, intends leav- | HOWHR several Marshall was bringing to town = i when ad td tion. the storm load completely Milt Johnson met with the B Fortunately there were no overia similar experience on yalal pike, ous results from these accidents, Fen the county and a portion of the roof on the I'hos was Reynolds farm, Buffalo Ran blown ofl, On Friday morning lst a son Joaathan Harper was sent to Reynold's mill for a load of flour. While wagon was being loaded the passenger & N. dering along al a rapid rate. Aas Willow Bank street train on the B road came crossing at starting for the railroad at a rapid rate, The engine and horse met on the cross. ing, snd 80 great was the force of the collision that the animal was thrown into the air the height of the engive and forward a distance of forty feet, landing in a lot adjoining the railroad, The horse received which resulted in death in about half an hour. The wagon was left standing on the opposite sida of the road minus The ruaniag gears were badly twisted, and the ‘box and top damaged* This is the second acoident occuring at this point, and yet the borough ordinanos regarding the speed of trains, is daily violated: It is said Mr. Harper will claim damages from the company. «The State Fooampment of the G, A. R in session at Harrisburg last week, adopted among others, the follow. ing revolution © “Asking the Legisla- ture to pass a bill prohibiting any but members of the G, A. R, from wearing the badge of the organization, under the penaity of fine and impreonment,” Maj. Samuel Harper of Pittsburg was elected Depertment Commander, He retained on his staff’ assistant Adjutent General Hastings, internal injuries the shafts, Raat sod Bpring Election, The regular spring election occurred on Tuesduy last, The day was anything but pleasant, rain and sleet falling nimost all day. However, this did not deter the various candidates, as they were early on hand, and made hot contests in some in. stances, For Chief Burgess Feank Gal- braith, D., gave Mr. Hale, R., a lively chase, being defeated by only 27 votes, while Smith, Republican candidate for Assistant Burgess bad a majority 98, Mr, Bonner, R., was re-elected Borough As- John Keichline, D., for Tax Col- lector, made an excellent canvass and was re-elected by » majority of 47 votes. Mr, Harshberger, his Republican spponent, made » gallant fight, but John is] quite popular with our people and a nomination is 'almost equivalant to an election for him Mr, Montgomery was re-elected Con- stable, Delige paralyzed Britton to the tune of 90. Perhaps one of the most hotly contested fights was thet for the office of Poor Overseer. Wm. Bpeer D. Samuel Gault, B.. were tho candidates. Both gentlemen worked bard but one had to be defented, sand that fell to Gault, In the North ward, ths homes of both candidates 136 alected BORROT, and a tie vole was cast, each receiving Messrs. Pontius and Kline were Auditors, the former by 62 voles, and the latter by 64. The total vote cast for Poor was 668, a falling off of Overseer of the bl cast last Bpring for the BE COM = pared with tnat same offi ce snd | the | the ] CN { the hour of was | the hour reached the engineer blew the whistle, | which frightened the horse, the animal | Miller; | Rinesmith The borough is sgnin officer : anoth. or year and sll the pgentlemsn selected are worthy doubt work hott fn lerosts IN THE owing are Lhe namo « thun- | m nly districts as received by going to pres Soring. —Judge of Iaspector, Wm. Harrison; Justice of the Pence, J. J. Musser; Supervisor, D ¢mith; School Directors Wm. Bilger; H Assessor M. F iwetor, John Roan; Constable, J gor: Au DD. Shearer; Treasurer, J Ino, Dubbs: Poor Overseer Ki ne H Clerk, R. elertion, ¥ i" ite Inspector, Jno. Kaufman G. B. Hennigh: School Director, Car; Supervisor, a1 of the Poor: J. B. Roan; Tex i. K. Hoy; Auditor, 8 § Clerk D. Heckman; Constable, Frazier, Burnside. Judge of Elections M. F. Ios; Inspectors Wm. Craft Nelson Watson; Supervisors, Frod Carson, Wm, Bowers; Bohol Dirsctors Wm, Stewart Jr. Martin Viehdorfor, Osonr Holt; Ase wasor, Wm. Stevens; Overseers Wm Hip. pie, J. H. Beater; Constable Thos. Beigh. w!; Collector Jacob Craft; Justice of che Posen J. B. Newcomer; Auditors EK. Mid am. Ham Beats, Miles, Justice of the Pence W. J. Oar. Hn; Tax Collector, 0. 0. Loose; Judge of Kirotions A. Ocker; Inspectors Jas, Mallory J. OC. Norrie; Aessssor, Jasper RB Drumgard; Constable Elias Breon; School Directors, Jacoh R Hazel, R D Bistly; Sapervisors Henry W. Shell, R Grsmiey; Overseer, Jon Hosterman; Auditor, Adam Shaler; Twp. Chirk L. B Frank, Additional Election News in bth poge. Wm Alexander; sidor, Benner, Judge of er; Acsmssor, lobert Siow; Oversoor Collector, Bathgate; Thomas Dunkle, and her capable, and will no | | the carriage at Mr. Dunkles residence | away, beiag anable to find lo« | hundred and twenty-three signed | pledge making a total of 1,329 | the mestings, | Houtzdale, and Mr Rhine. | Ritdle; Tax Uol- | Oli | : | fuse to lifi a county paper, sfter taking So RA A SRA AR A AI ASS Gina Post Resravnaxr.—A most cordial and pressing invitation is ex- tended to all citizens of this place and of Centre county, to come to the Room and have a good time, on the 224 of February, Binrupay, Meals wilh be served st all hours through the day, and until 10 o'clock at night, MENU, Oysters in all styles, Cold turkey and chicken, Cold meals and other dishes in variety, Chicken salad, relishes, pickles, Deserts, cakes, lee cream and jelly, Wasuinarons Ten and Coflee, As there will be no cenvass made to solicit supplies, it is most earnestly hoped that friends will contribute vol- untarily something they can supply to belp make up the bill of fare as herein mentioned, cold meats, Turkeys, Chick: ens, Ducks, meets of any kinds ae wanted, lots of cream, for lee cream. All receipte, under an old rule of the Post, taken in through any entertain ment, on February 22d, go to the bene- fit of needy and deserving soldiers Now we all know what a variety of dishes may be included in a restaurant bill of fare, therefore you cant miss it, Send anything and everything and thereby do a good deed. Yours Fraternally, R. C. Invi, Ent, Com. bDécrelary. {3 Friday afternoon Mrs, Thos. J sister Miss Hughes, | decided to enjoy a buggy ride. A horse was procured snd the ladies entered Jail hill, Just as the ladies the horse 1 the steep 3 4 Liat HOVE; to stop the runaway. sieht by gu HIZO, Wash Post | | were | Personal. Mr. W. 8, Philips, of this place ex- pects to depart for California some time next month. E. A. Skelton, representing the Camp: bell Printing Press Company, was in town several duys last week, Rev. Chaos, T. Steck spent Sunday at his former home in Indiana county, in the Lutheran church on that day, Grant Ginter, formerly of Weaver's cigar store, has accepted 8 position in Bpanglers cigar factory at Renovo. The Messrs. Spangler will find Grant a steady upright and competent young man, Miss Minerva Harmon, formerly of this place but now of Pittsburg, arrived in Bellefonte on Saturday evening. The mother of Miss Harmon, who wss also at Pittsburg, has gone to Mifflia county where her husband is lying dangerous- ly ill with pneumonia, Mr. Clyde Wetzel of this place, will next week depart for the west, Nelson Nebraska, being the objective point, He will however stop at Dskota [lls at that place, Clyde will seek his for- tune in the west, and we trust he will be successful, Dr. O. W, EcEntire, of Flemington, spent Saturday al the home of his par- ents at Fillmore, The doctor reports that he has worked up a good practice at his present location, snd we learn he {has good results in his treatment of leases, He is a Centre county lad, snd to {we are glad to be able chronicle his | BUCOPSS We had the pleasure of | Friday m wok. of Renovo. roing, our or of the Pres! lace for about « prized by rregation. harge the beens of tem- is be said wolh were received table PH ople of 0 the entertainment sv claims srred his spor by mslicions- he had { long since joined the benediots, but girls Will st jiiating the report that § | revels in single cussedness, "and there is still some chance for you. meetings , conducted by A 2, losed Monday Despite mud and rain wils have at- ht s Lime, Iarge or Mon opera house was packed: many shily, and lay nig the turned sorts, Une the during This bas certainly been witnessed in Toes the greatest victory ever Rankin left day with the most flattering endorse ment from a!l who heard him. ~The Lewistown Free Prem gets ofl the following : A pearson who is mean enough to re it three or four yesrs without paying anything on it, is too contemptible to live, and should he ever die, and Le | likely will some day, there is DOL much Such 3 his getting to heaven. ht in the peniten~ _ ance of ravi la Og to be Liar) it js evident that Centre county is not the only county inflicted with the fellow who will take a paper as long as he is not asked to pay for it, but who quickly refuses to lift it when a bill is sent in, The Lock Haven Erpresg notes the arriesl in that place on Sunday after noon, of the fivet raft of the season, {i is of pine, owned by Aaron Patehin, of Patehiaville, forty miles above Clear field where it was put in and rafled. The pilot was Daniel Fry and had six other men on (he raft with him, la 1585 Mr. Fry landed about the same hour of the same day of the month with the first reals that came in that season, Flo states that Has Jittle rafting bias been done yet and thinks that few rafts may be expecied on the present flood. which 3 ss at Houtzdale for i The highest cash price n beef h but will ges ol quote prioes « deceive you, at all ou the highest in cash HEINER. hams and calicoes—Gar- New ging 10 cents for a pound of good cotton ~(Jarmans, Sate. - No, 1. we Horses 1 Union township, of U s axD Lots rom about one nionville, six acres of land, with a good frame dwelling house able and other outbuildings erected Price $400.00 Situste in Huston towaship, {| thereon, No. near Ju lian Furnace, one acre of land, | i 3 with a good frame dwelling house and other outbuildings, Price $375.00, No. 3. Situate in Unionville borough, a new frame dwelling house and other outbuildings. Price £550.00, For information om on or address, A.J. &T. E. Guinsy, 3-1, Unionville, Pa. «Fresh bread and rolls in time for breakfast every morning at Jaeob's. —John Powers has re-opened his skoe shop and repair department (n the rear of the room of E. L. Powers, where his customers will find him ready to | supply their wants, Custom work is a specialty with him, and satisfaction is [always gusranteed, Jxo. Powsns, ‘ DEATHS. DIED «Mra. Pegey Meckloy died Fob 8 1877 at ber botne nent Vitlmere, aged TE yonre 5 months and 7 duyw, of dropey. Funeral services by J. I Welch } fms HRISTIE'S SCHOOL OF BUSI- Nps On and alter Jun, Bd, 1887, wo shall enter puplis for our regeiar sour ot Ue Blowing special mates Theee Nouthe, 530. Four monte, $85, Toaithon, bite, stationery and bord, three months, If paid on saiming, TACO. he Cr Bend Por clrtwinre and make Fonr arrange ments te enter wt Lie bap ioning of the few year, 8 N. CHRISTIE, Principal, LL AAS baek Harem, Pa, years, and g consequently, there was no preaching g* for several weeks, he having a brother » ———
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