So Thursday EA SWAVELY, = Loeal Editor, a A ee ———— DAPI SBA —— “ in A Ho ————— pomnintt’ Al Gunuprentins hyeniaising le rortant news, social om . Ld C—O cn —— art of the coun o communications : bee Ao accompanied by Tie real name of the Local Department. «Book Bixvixe—We are mow pre- to do ull kinds of book binding at reusonabie rates and will guarantee all work. Send in your books, papers, . magazines, ec, and have them bound. —Bunnus at Jucob's. The Quien's Jubilee is in full blast is London this week. Send in your little dollar and a half tor the DENoORAT, — Fhe walis of Reynold’s new build- ing sie going up rapidly. — Centre H 11 will celebrate the faarth of July on a grand scale. — Tyrone aud Renovo are going to elebente the fourth in great style. —When brother Feidler goes into a side show he should not play with the mom keys. — The other day a lady at Lewistown killed » bleck snake, which measured over six feet. —The Washington Legue club tlayed the Altoona nine on Monday, deesting them by a score of 6 to 3 — lee was recently discovered on one of the piers of the bridge at Lewistown, where it was deposited during the floods. — It is said Forepangh’s show, circus, menagerie, wild west aggregation, etc. will visit Bellefonte about the 27th of Jaly. —Jacobs’ Ice Cream! Lovers of good crest know what it is. Go no where else. Delivered to all parts of the town. —~Candididates complain of the lethargy of the voter. Keep cool dear voter and let the candidate do the —On Monday the Beech Creek rail- road company placed on its road sleep- ing cars, which run between Clearfield sand Philadelphia. —The teachers and students of the Bellefonte Academy will picnic at Snow Shoe Intersection to-day (Thursday) provided the day is clear. —An excurson train will be run from this and other sections of the county on the fourth of July to Centre Hall, where s grand celebration will take place. —July 4th, 5th and 6th, 1888, is the date, and Gettysburg the place selected for the next annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans of Pesasylvania —AQuite s number of gentlemen from State College were in town Saturday, the object of their visit being to inspect the new iron furaaces in course of erec- tion. —A young girl named Huntley shot and seriously wounded a man named Bonsa at Lock Haven on Monday. The affray grew out of a family quarrel. Both parties are under arrest, ~The report about snails infesting the lower end of the county is contra. dicted by the Millheim Jornal. Some of the county papers, and others, were badly taken in by thie sell. —A normal school is proposed for Millheim, and earnest efforts are being made to begin the first term Jay Sth, We trust the gentlemen baving the pro- ject in tharge will meet with success. —Philipsburg is having a building boom, but then the average Philips- burger blows so much about that little village, that an outsider can't tell whether he is getting the truth or a fish story. Our merchants should remember that but one more issue of the Duxocear will appear before the Fourth of July. Thowe having specialities to bring before the public should band in their adver ments early. —~W, R. Camp, the farniture dealer has an elegant stock on hand, and sells at prices that are astonishing. His es tablishment is on Bishop street, where he will be pleased to show his goods, even if you do not wish to purchase. Ralph Beaumont, a distinguished speaker traveling in the interest of the Knights of Labor will deliver an addres —J. F. Krebs, of Ferguson toanship, is a candidate for Treasurer and his an- nouncement will be found in this week's Desoorat. Jos, L. Neff, of Boggs twonship, an- pounces himself this week as a candi- date for Sheriff, Mr. Nef!’ is well known in the county and is in dead earnest. —We haven't noticed that any of our exchanges have said anything on the weather, By way of variety permit us to say that the man at the crank under- stands his busin ess, —Rev. Charles Stowe, son of Harriet Beecher Stowe, filled the pulpit of the late Henry Ward Beecher last Sunday aod will probably be appointed perma- nent pastor of Plymouth church, ~Persons having books, magazines, papers ete, to be bound can’t do any better than to go to the Bellefonte Book Bindery. Blank books made to order. Workmanship guaranteed. —Those persons holding trade dollars should remember that after July lst the government will not redeem them at their face value. After that date they will be worth only their weight as bullion, ~The game of base ball at Lock Haven last Saterday between the State College and Lock Haven nines resulted in a victory for the former. Score 4 to 1. Is there any other nine desirous of playing thé College boys ? ~At A. Beezer & Son's meat market you can get the best quality of meat to be found in town. A patent cooler keeps their meat in a good and fresh condition all the time, and you ecan- not go smiss by purchasing of them. Their market is on Allegheny street. Our friend Mr. Cal. Johnstonbaugh has been distinguishing himself at Col- lege. Cal. greduated from a Me dical College at Cincinnati recently, and in a class of sixty-two, carried off first hon- ors. His many friends in the county will be pleased to learn of his success, —A correspondent of the Millheim Jownal says, on last Saturday Rev. Shambach while going to his Mountain charge, thought to relieve his horse, and accordingly got off snd walked behind the buggy, when the mograteful brute ran off, leaving the Rev. in the lurch. The buggy was somewhat damaged. ~The Commencement exercises of Pierce College of Buisnes will be held st Philadelphia on July 1st. This is an excellent jostitution and is meeting deserved success, The invitations. one of which we received, are beautifully en- graved and reflect credit upon the ar- tist. ~Rev, Charles Biddle was yesterday snited in marriage to ene of Coal- port's fair youbg ladies, but whose name we have not learned. Rev. Bid- dle is a son of Mr. John Biddle, a resi- dent of Patton township, this county, and at whose residence a reception is being held to-day, a complete report of which we will give next week. —An eloquent sermon was preached by Rev. Frank Wetzel, of Dakota Ills, in the Reformed church lsst Sunday, which was listened to by a large congre- gation, Kev. Wetzel is accompanied here by his family, on a visit to his parents Mr. snd Mrs, John Wetzel. He is & successful preacher and has charge of a large congregation at his western home. ~A heavy rain passed over this place Sunday afternoon about 4 o'clock. It was accompanied by high winds, and hail stones rattled a tattoo against the window panes. Portions of Bishop street were flooded, owing to the inlet to the sewers becoming clogged up. The gratings placed at these inlets are poor concerns at any rate, and every heavy rain clogs them up and floods the street, ~The aonouncement of Jacob Emerick of Penn township, as a candi date for County Commissioner, appears this week. Mr. E. was a member of Co. A. 145th Regiment, P. V. and was wounded in the battle of Chaneellors- ville. He bas been a Justico of the Peace in Penn township, for the past ten years, is a sterling Demecrat, and has good business qualifications. He will make » strong fight. At » special meeting of the Belle- in the Dismond on Friday night. . His | N68 subject will be “The Declaration of the Primeiples of the Order of Knights of Eabor. «~The gsme of basebsll announced tobe played between the Ti llores Cigar- makers and Printers last Seturday, did not some off, owing to the former being unable lo secure players enough. Prob Bably some time in the fulure & game a ‘ease of Risuhard was in all probabiilty — Brooks —Berr.~The home of Rich- ard Brooks near Pleasant Gap, was the scene of a happy event on last Thurs- day evening. Cupids dart had pierced the heart of two young people, and the pleasant duty of applying the healing lotion devolved upon a minister of the Gospel. Promptly at O o'clock Miss Belle Rupert, of Zion, seated herself at the organ and struck up # beautiful wedding march. Rev, Sarvis occupied a position in the parlor, and in a few moments the party appeared before the devine. Miss Annie Brooks was the bride. She was attended by Miss Annie Bell of State College, and Miss Annie Wagner, of Bellefonte, The groom, Mr. T. C. Bell, was stiended by Mr. James Williams and Mr, Samuel Brooks. The marriage ceremony was performed in Rev. Sarvis' usual happy style, and then congratulations were showered upon the newly made husband snd wife, A sumptuous supper had been prepared which was greatly enjoyed by the forty or more guests present. Miss Brooks or rather Mrs, Bell, is an accomplished youg lady, of charming and lovable disposition, and has hosts of friends. The groom, Mr. Bell, is well and favor- ablp known throughout the county, and will make a good busband. The bappy couple, accompanied by a num- ber of friends, immediately after the supper was over, entered conveyances and proceeded to State College, where a house had previously been elegantly furnished and prepared to receive them. The Dexocear extends its congratula- tions, —~Wallace and Co.'s show exhibited in Bellefonte on iast Friday,and we can say a more gentlemanly set of showmen never visited this town. No boisterous conduct was witnessed, no barsh or profane language used, either outside or inside the tents, the attendants were polite, no swindlers connected with the concern, and everything pass- od off pleassatly. The parade was very fine, the wagons being cleanand bright- ly painted, sod the horses in exceeding- ly good condition. A large crowd gather ed in the tent during the afternoon to witness the performance, which was first class, The flying sailor act, lesp- ing tournament, and horizontal bar performance, are feats rarely witnessed in large shows, but which were success- fully performed here. The jockey riding by Charles Ewers, was also a fine feature, as was the dancing barrel and table by Frank Pierrung. The Walton Brothers, acrobats, elicited great applause by their superb acting, and the serial acts by Dunbar and Vernon, in which the latter made the “leap for life,” were dificult snd thrilling. The other features were equally good. The fact that a large crowd was in attendance in the evening, in the face of a hard rain, is evidence that everybody was pleased with the performance. Should this show ever return, the tents »ill not be large enough to hold the crowd that will greet it. Mr, Harry Valentine, the retiring Superintendent of the Valentine ©re Land Association is greatly admired by the employes under his charge. Last month the puddlers presented him with a gold-headed cane. On last Thursday the miners were paid off by Mr. Valentine, this being his last of- ficial act. About two hundred of their pumber gathered aboul the office and surprised the gentleman by presentiog him with an elegant gold watch with the inscription, “Presented to H. C. L. A., 1887." The presentation was made by Thos. Dunkle and James Simmonds. The recipient responded in fitting language and thanked the donors in appropriate language, C. A, Harte, secretary of the Association made the closing remarks. Hi Walton, ene of the members of Wallaces' show, while attempting to turn a double somersaull over an ele- phant, several horses and camels, ang twe men on top, missed his calculations and fell, hurting bimeell quite badly, Several physicians were summoned, and he was 5090 on his feet again, With the pluck characteristic of this class of performers, the young man in a few moments re-appeared in the ring and executed some difficult sets. The feat in which he failed during the afternoon wis accomplished during the evening sisting of braid, embroidery ete., in your sanctum, Joe, But how the duce do Valentine from the ore miners of V. 0. em- | ly free from debt. The Democratic Com- Personal. ——— Miss Mary Bradley is at Lock Haven, attending the commencement exercises of the State Normal School. Michast Confer, of Howard was in town on Monday. He gave us a pleas- ant oall during the afternoon, Master Willie Bible, our young typo, visited Penns Valley last week, and came back well pleased with his visit, Charles Tripple, who is winning lau- rels for himself at Tyrone, circulated among his friends here on Saturday and Sunday. Prof. Atherton, of the State College, delivered one of the principal addresses at the commencement exercises of Amherst College last week, Miss Nellie Bradley, who has been spending several months at Henovo, returned to Bellefonte last week, to the delight of her many friends here, Charles Schroeder, Esq., who several years ago made Bellefonte his home, but who is now located at Reading where he holds a lucrative position in a large hardware store, ia visiting his sis- ter, Mrs. Col. D. 8B, Keller, Rev. Charles Steck delivered his pop- ular lecture, “The Hero Recognized and Unrecognized,” before a large and apreciative sudience at Spring Mills on Saturday. Wherever Rev. Steck pears he delights his hearers. Miss Mabel Van Voorhis, of Newark, Ohio, is the guest of her school-mate Miss Annie Meese, Miss V. is a hand- some and fascinating young lady, and has numerous sccomplishments, We trust her visit here will be fraught with great pleasure, Marcus Padolsky, a clerk in Lyon & Co.'s drygoods store, departed on Monday for New York city from whence he sailed for Europe yesterday. He will go to Rumia, his home, and ex. pects to return to this country about September, We wish him a safe and pleasant voysge. Will Keller, son of D. 8. Keller Faq. was last week examined for admission to Franklin and Marshall Colledge. The young man made a good record, and in some branches making a grade of 100, and in others almost as high. In Latin and Greek he stood one of the best examinations ever passed at that institution, He will enter the college at the beginning of the next term. Daniel Bible, Eeq., of Philadelphia, grandfather of the senior editor of this paper, Is visiting in Centre county and spent Saturday and Sundsy with his grandson, Mr. Bible is over eighty three years.old and a hail hearty old gentle man, with bright prospects of many more years before him. He spent the winter in North Carolina. His sum- mers he bas been spending in Centre and Bedford counties, Mr. Bible is well-known to the older men of Belle- fonte, Ap~- Willis Cobb, E«q., Press manager of Wallace & Co's. Great Railroad Show, is one of the most genial gentleman it has been our good fortune to meet, fe & an sttraction in himself, and being well educated and thoroughly with the show business in all its details, it is pleasant to fall into his hands Many members of the newspaper frater- nity in town and their friends are un- der abligations to Mr. Cobb for courte. sies extended to them during the time the show was here, conversant — For proof of the truth of what we stated last week concerning the Repub liesn publications of Bellefoute, one needs only to read their replies, The ring figurehead boils over and gets quite wrothy, even calling us hard names. The Court Jester's duty is to amuse his superiors, and we are indeed amused. It is quite evident the Republican Commissioner eares nothing for the said Jester, and that fact exposed is what made him so uousually amusing last week. The other publication, after taking a day in which to get up something rex! Cute, comes out and says we are 100 narrow minded to give Republicans credit for any good they may accomplish. The truth is they never accomplished any- thing, except to burden the Borough of Bellefonte with debt, as the report of the auditors just issued shows an indebt- edness of over one hundred snd six tousand dollars, For many years this borough has been under republican rule, and its officers are welcome to ihe credit of the large debt. Centre county is under Democratic rule, and is entire. missioner are entitled to and receive placing the county on its sol- ~The name of Orin Vail of Rash township appears this week as a candi- dute for Sheriff, Mr, Vail will hunt vp the democttic votes alllover the county and advocate his claims to recognition. He is a pleasant gentleman, well quali fied and means to make a lively canvass, Look out for him, ~The Lock Haven Democrat says George W. Thomas of Bellefonte, is a guest of the Irvin House to-day, on his way to Ridgway, where he expects 10 remain until fall, He brought his sister Mrs. Burnside, with him, the lady in- tending to visit friends here for a few days. —Under the High License Law which goes into effect July 1st constables are required to make written returns monthly, based dn personal visits, of all licensed places in their bailiwicks where the law is violated, with the pames of witnesses, The licenses al- ~The Daily Commonwealth of Fond du Lac, Wis, gives the following ac count of a double wedding which oc- curred there recently, The first groom is « son of ex-Postmnster John T, Jobn- son, of this place ; At the residence of Geo, W; Kellond, corner of Fourth and Harney streets’ Fond du Lac on Wednesday, June 15, st 2p. m, Miss Kate Kellond was married to Finley E. Jobnston, and Miss Tillie Justen to James Kellond, Rev. 8. T. Kidder officiating, [Ihe parties to the double contract are well known in Food du Lae, and bear the good will of their friends. In marriage it is hard to outline a future, but in these cases it is safe to say the sterling qualities exhibited by the young peo- ple united would indicate not only « happy but progressive and successful future, The first named couple have ready granted are good for the year, and this is the only provision of the law which will be enforced until that time is up. —H, I, Barnes, one of the Boalsburg merchants is erecting two houses on Bishop street, and as his presence is re- quired here a great deal, he has con- cluded to reduce his immense stock of goods, To that end he is offering the people of Boalsburg immense bargains in dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, clothing, ete. Great reductions sre being made ou his entire stock, and the people of that town will do well to give him a call. —W. F. Reber, Esq., and wife, Wil- bur F. Reeder, Esq., snd wife, Miss Kate Jackson and I. N. Gordon, em- barked on the 2 p. m, train Wedpesdsy for Weicher's Run on a fishing excur sion. The party took tents, provender and all necessary accompaniments of fishing tackle, flies and worms. The party will come back ladened with the speckled beauties. Reber will catch his trout short hand, Reeder “on the fly,” while Gordon will stick to the worm. They took their wives along to clesn the fish and do the cooking. Cut the wood, ete. ~The first re-union of the 148 repi- ment, P. V., was held in Gregg post room on Wednesday. The first meet- ing was held at 1] o'clock a. m., when these brave soldier boys greeted each other, many for the first time since the war. What recollections, both pleasant and unplessant, most have been re- call upon this occasion. At 2 o'clock another meeting was held, when the regular business was transacted. A camp fire was held in the evening, when the boys made themselves at home snd enjoyment was their only purpose. We trust the old veteraos who attended this meeting may live to enjoy many like gatherings. | Mr. Richard Thomas, sonof Mr. and Mrs. J. V, Thomar, of this place, which | occurred at Vhiladelphia on Monday moraing, was received here with mary | | pangs of regret. “Dick” as be was fa- | miliarly called, was born sud raised here. Almost every resident knew him, | if not personally, by reputation. He had a kind heart, noble sims in life and was everybody's friend, besides havieg excellent business qualifications. His early loss of mental powers, and subse quent sickness, hastened the death of a young man in tne prime of life, and whose prospects bad been exceedingly bright. His remains were brought to the home of the sorrowing parents on Tuesday night, from whose residence the funeral will take place this (Thure- day) morning at 11 o'clock. Deceased was aged 32 years and 4 months. The bereaved family have the symphathy of the cummunity, —Tuesdsy was the longest day in the yaar, «Owing to illness, Judge Cammin was unabie to reach Bellefonte on Mon day. Court was called to order with Judge Furst on the bench, sad ad- journed after transacting the following business : In the ejectment of Philip Keller, vs, Fords heirs and James A. Beaver, a continuance was had, Owing to the illness of J: W. Gephart one of the attorneve, the case of Chas. Whitmer, vs the B. & B, Railroad Co, was continued, at cost of defendant. A settlement was bad in the following eases, A. Williams Esq., being Attorney for plaintiffs, and D. F. Fortney Eq. for defendants : lease Merryman va. William MeHam- mond, surviving executor of John Brett, deceased; fine for plaintiff $250, 63. J ha Archey, Sr. va. Same $720.90, Andrew Merryman ve. Same $149.95 Robert Hammond ve, Same—8§1163.40, James Oliver wa, Same $1184.32 J. H, Gates va, Same ~$446 52, Elizabeth Archey ve. Same $357.45 gene to their home on Superior street, and will enter upon their hou e-keeping |W wk at once. Mr. James Kellond left | the city last evening for a week's tours after which they return to their home on the same street only a block away, and enter upon like duties, st the marriage were family guests only. ROLAND, Mrs. Joseph Candor of Lock Haven is making a short visit among friends at this place, Howard Walker who recontly moved from Philipsburg to this place, is now clerking in Curtin’'s store. Childrens Day was observed here on the 10th, in the M. E church. The morning being a beautiful one afforded an opportunity for the children to come from all parts, which they did. The decorations consisting of the most beautiful ferns, mosses, and flowers, were tastefully arranged, and moch ad- » . Present » mired, An address by H. H. Harsh- 4 burger, of Bellefonte was listened to with marked attention. This gentle man is much interested in Sunday School work, and in his gevisl winning manner does much for the cause, A choir led by M. McClintic snd J, W, Neff made the singing a success, In the evening Bible reading, recitations, singing and an address by Austin Car. tin were all appreciated by the large congregation, A festival, the object being to assist in gathering funds for the M. E. church will be held at this place on Fridsy and Saturday evening, 24th and 25th inst. All are invited. loe cream, cake csndies ete, will be served by the bands of some of Rolands fairest ladies. D. [We would be pleased to hear from “D" often—Ed.} —INrPoRTANT TO SroxvsMes,—Seines, nels and tents all kinds and sizes; fish- ~The sad inelligence of the death of | ing tackle of every description. Guns revolvers amunition. Send for price list to Great Western Gun Works Pitts- burgh Pa. SPRING MILLS, Rev. Charles Steck, delivered Lis | famous lecture “The Hero Recognized and Unrecognized,” in the Presbyterian church oa last Saturday evening to a small but appreciative audience, the cream of the peace, as the lecturer re- marked. Miss E. Gertie Spiglemeyer, presided at the organ, Miss Phliger of Baltimore is visiting her sister Mrs. Windel who resides here, Miss Shoemaker, deughter of Frank Shoemaker, formerly an attorney in Ebensbuig is rusticating at this place. John Hoover who has been working in the car works at Milton, has return- ed, and is now in the employ of Land- lord Bibby. Willis Rishel, son of “Judge” Rishel is still assisting Land lord Rubl, Henry Shaffer our former hotelist, pow of Millheim, since he failed to got license comes to the Creamery for battermilk., He takes it away by the barrel fall. The Creamery Company purchased lately, 50 additional feet of land which gives them now 180 feet of front on the the mountain. Superintendant Allison also purchased the remainder of land, several acres, of R. H. Duncan lying between the railroad and the foot of egg hill. A small tract of about 7 scores snd the lot and store building oecupied by Wm. Poser is «ll that remains of the Dunesn property that has not been disposed of, Rev. James Wilson D. D, is rastionting at the old homestead. He expects the family in «couple of weeks, L. we Arrexrion Fraeanax. «Toots Ssines Bets, fishing, tackle guos, revolvers very cheap at Great Wedern Gun Woke Piusvurgh Po. Write for price list. To - railroad and runving up to the foot of _
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