he Centre Demon, Tontedsy Morning, June 30, 1887, A —————— i A ——_ 5 WA Ji A SWa rT So uun taining tm Jortant news, social & somany part of the vaunty, o communications sated Aniess accompanied by tae real name of the a VELY, = Loeal Editor. SO Da TT Local Department. No Paper Next Week. Acedrding to custom, no paper will be issued from this office nex, week, it being the Fourth of July week. The printers expect a little rest or recrea- tion, and of course they must have it, The « flice will be open at all times, for the transaction of business, and those wishing job work dome can be accom- mo lated, Our next issue wiil be on July i4th, — Book Bixpixg—We sre ncw pre- pared to do all kinds of book binding ad reasonable rates and will guarantee ail work. Send in your books, papers, magazines, ¢ic , and have them bound. —Bannas at Jacob's, ~—Watemelons are on the market, 10 cents lor a pound of good cotton ——iRrme ns, —For fire works, fire crackers, paper cape sod pistols, go to Jacobs’. —lce cream delivered ic any quanti- ty on the Fourth by Jacobs. Give yourorders early. —Dinner tickets will be distributed to only those Knights of Labor whe participate in the parade on the Feurth, —Jacobs' [ce Cream! Lovers of good cream know what it is, Go no where else, Delivered to all parts of the tawn. ~The Chief Burgess has issued a proclamation, in which he requests dealérs not to sell fire works until the Fourth, ~The commencement exercises of the Pennsylvania State College are in progress this week. The attendance is large. ~Owing to inclement weather the Academy picnic was not held until Faesday ct this week. An enjoyable time was had. —Main's circus at Milesburg last Fri- day wtracted a large number of people to that burg. The performance is said to have been very good. —~—A iwo.years-and-four- months-old child of Michael Lallinger, was acci- dently drowned in the canal at Lock Haven on Friday morning. — Nearly all the glass cutters employ- ed in the Bellefonte Glass Works will leave for home on Saturday, not to re- turn again until September, ~The Knights of Labor propose sending up a balloon from the picnic grounds on the Fourth. The scene will be enhanced by the explosion of fire work's attached to the air ship. —Miss Emma Anderson, daughter of John Aoderson, and Mr. William Cassidy, foreman of the Gasele office, will be married in the Reformed church this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. ~Persons having books, magazines, papers eto, fo be bound can’t do any Better than to go to the Bellefonte Hook Bindery, Blank books made to order. Workmanship guaranteed. ~Be sure and be on hand at Jacobs’ on the evening of July 4th ta see the megs exhibition piece, “July 4th,” and thie balloon ascension. A 25 foot bal loon will be sent off besides a large dig of other goods. lay of vibe on Phosphates,” an article read by Hon. C. C. Mussleman, before the State Board of Agriculture, which held ite meeting here the e=r'v part of June, will be found on the inside of this paper. Farmers and others will be beo- efitted by a careful perusal of the same. Al U3 8 care house in the show window of Garman’s store is ingenious An ga A : Late oath —Ask for Jacobs' ice cream. — Flags of all kinds at Jacobs’,! ~ Fruit of all kind for the Fourth a Jacobs’, Have you seen those large crackers at Jacobs’ ? over one foot longonly 25 cents each, ~The Collins Furnace begins to loom up snd the work is being pushed with great vigor. ~Mr. F. W, Curry of Clearfield Co, who has been attending the Lock Haven State Normal School spent several days in Bellefonte, and at State College attending commencement ex- ercises, ~~The planing mill of Bunker and Rhine at Altoona, was totally destroy- ed by fire on Monday morning, together with a large amount of lumber, The loss is about $11,000, on which there was an insurance of $4,500, ~The Post Office Department at Washington has made some changes in the salaries of postmasters, Postmaster Dobbins, receiving an increase of $100, his salary now being £1,900, This would indicate an increase of business here. ~The Logaos are making big prepar- ations for attending the celebration at Milton on the Fourth. The people of that town will find them an orderly and handsome set of gentlemen, and we doubt not but that they will carry oft the honors of the dey. ~[t is altogether probable that the cir- cular announcing the excommunica- tion of Dr. McGlynn will be read from the pulpits of the Catholic churches in the arch-diocese on Sunday, July 3d the forty days allowed him to go to Rome haviog expired, ~-A barn used for stacking hay, situ- ated on the farm of E. C. Humes, just outside the borough limits on the road leading to Zion, was burned to the ground on Saturday sflernoon together with a small amount of hay. Aboutone acre of grass was also consumed. ~The ladies of the Unionville Baptist Church, will hold a festival in theG. A. R. Post Hall, on Saturday afternoon and evering, July 2 and on Monday July 4th afternoon, and even: ing. Ice cream and other refreshments will be furnished. Proceeds for the general expenses of the church. Turn out and give this church a rousing bene- fit. ~Secretary Edge, of the State Board of Agriculture, says the wheat crop of this state will be the smallest for many years, Itis estimated that from the 1,250,000 acres put out, 10,750,000 bushels will be raised, The same au- thority says the corn crop will be fair, and that about 1,115,500 acres of oats have been put out. ~Mr. James Stott, of this place, and Miss Laura C. Lucas, of Snow Shoe, were united in marriage st the resi. dence of the brides father, William Lucas, at the latter place, on last Thurs- day. Both the young people are well and favorably known in the county, as well as being highly respected, May their pathway through life be one of roses, ~We noticed in the office of Orvis, Bower and Orvis, an elegant steel en. graviog of the late Senator Alexander, nicely framed and bung on the wall, Senator Alexander was The law partner of Judge Orvis and C. M, Bower and his pleasant face will recall the many good qualities of heart and mind with which nature had so richly endow- ed him, It is a graceful tgibuie to the memory of the dead Senator. «lu our columns this week will be found the name of M, 8. Feidler of Haines, as & candidase for Commission- er. Mr. Feidler is one of the Demo- cratic leader of Pets Valley and a very deserving man, Should he be nominated he will poll a very large vote, and would make an excellent commis- sioger, having the necessary qualifica- tions for the position he would be a strong man before the people. ~The closing exercises of the Lock Haven State Normal School took place last Thursday evening. Out of a eles of 28 only five failed to graduste. This is an excellent institution, and having received a state appropriation of $15, 000, the building will be finished, which will make it one of the finest in the State. A corps of thorough instructor, excellent location, and reasonable terms make it & very disirable institution, and those who comtemplate taking such a course would do well to write for a cata- tin Love oibpilug omathip we vofortunste enough to lose his cow some time ago, the animal getting into some persons chop box and foundering man but a hard it the loss of his who had ~B8TATE COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT, The commencement exercises of this ex. cellent institution are progressing finely this year, elaborste preparations having been made for their success, The Baceal- sureate sormon delivdred on Sunday after noon by Rev. Willism H. Campbell, D, D., of New Brunswick, N. J., was & mas- terly production, and held the strict atten- tion of the large sadience. Rev, Campbell took for bis subject “The Providence of God.” his sermon is said to have been very interesting and one of the best ever delivered upon a like occasion. He is an excellent speaker, and the college Is to be congratulated upon ts selection, On Monday evening the Rov, Lemue C. Barnes, of Pitsburg, delivered the an- nual address beforesthe Young Mins Ohristinn Association, his subject being “Christian Ambition.”” This was discuss. ed under three hesds: (1) be smbitious to pleases Christ; (2) develop self to the highest degree; and (3) devote yourselves to the help of the needy and destitute, Although the time occupied by the speaker was considerably over an hour the audience was not wearied in the least, and seemed willing to listen longer, The subject was a good one and the lessons to be learned from it are many. The points were brought out forcibly, and that the speaker had his subject well in hand, was evident, At 10 o'clock Tuesday morning the candidates for admission were examined, and at 3 o'clock the annusl address before the Washington Literary Society took place. The address was delivered iu the Washington Hall, by Mr. Harry M. Mor. row, of Wilmiagton, Del., who took for bis subject, “Human Happiness.” The speaker vividly portrayed the bright side of life, as also the dark side, and indicated how the desired end could be attained. It was an excellent address, and greatly pleased the hearers. Music and other ad- dresses helped make the reunion pleasant sad. successful, At B o'clock in the evening a large su. dience thronged the chapel to listen to the Junior Oratorial contest. After prayer the orchestra favored the audience with some excellent music, Then the contest began and the participants made noble ef forts to gain the prize. We cannot give the pames of sll the contestants nor their subjects. Each and all bad prepared un- ususlly good orstions and were entitled to favorable notice. The Judges, Hon, John H. Orvis, Benator Hood, of Indiana, and Rev. W. K. Foster, awarded the prize 10 George M. Downing, of West Chester, Pa. Wednesday st 9 o'clock 8. m, the usual artillery malute was fired, and at 10 o'clock the meeting of the Board of Trustees took place. At 12 o'clock the Alumni Dinner, always looked forward to with pleasure, took piace, and many hun- gry candidates partoox of the good things sot before them. CU. G. MoMillen. of the Brockerhoff House, furnished the meal. At 2 o'clock the meeting of the dele- gates 10 elect trustees was held in the chapel, and st 3 o'clock the Cresson Lit- erary society held is renuion. The ex- ercises were interesting and the addresses of a high order. The exhibition drill by the College Cadets at 430 o'clock was an interesting feature. The cadets went through the mili. lary tactics with the precision of regulars, and received hearty applause:’At 8 o'clock the Annual address before the Aluming Association wes delivered by Major J. W. Pewell, Director of the United States Geological Survey: Time nor space wiil not allow us Ww follow the Major through his excellent address, but the large audience was greatiy pleased with it, The chapel was packed and many had to be turned sway. To-day the closing and perhaps most interesting exercises occur: At 9:30 o'clock the graduation exercises of the class of '87 will take place. The commencement address will also bo delivered, and at 8 o'clock this evening the President will hold his recep- tion. The exercises will consist of the slutory, validictory, recitations, essays, orations and the presenting of certificates snd diplomas. There will also be plenty i pefif pots as a rule last from 8 to 10 only. gi Gi 1nd i ~Bomoor. Boanp Mrerrive.—At s special meeting of the School Board, beld on Tuesday evening, President Fortney announced the following standing som- mitloos : Finanee.~C, U. Hoffer, John P, Harris H. D. Yerger. Accounts.—~Jno. W. Moors, W. B. Rankin, 8. A, Stover. Grounds—Wm. Long, Jno. P: Harrls, Joo. W. Moore. Repairs—H. D. Yerger, 8, A. Stover, David Haines, Snpplies'—David Haines, 8, A, Stover, C. U. Hoffer, High Sechool.—W. B. Bankin, H, D. Yerger, D. F. Fortney. The Board then proceeded to elect tench. ers for the next school term. None were assigned to grades that being left ww the direction of Prof. Lieb. Following is the list elected : Prof. D. M. Lieb Prof. D. O. Etters. Prof. G. W. Johnstonbaugh, Miss L. E. Laning. Miss Bella K. Rankin. Miss Elis Levy. Miss Osrrie M, Humes. Miss Lizzie Shortlidge. Miss F. Knute Howes, Miss E. Bottorf, Miss Aone McOuffery. Miss Carrie A. Weaver. Miss Laurs Wright, Miss Kate Powers Mr. J, Milton Furey. Of this list of teachers Prof, Lieb is a graduate of New Jersey College, Princeton Now Jersey. Prof. D, 0. Etters, G. W. Jobnstonbaugh and Mis Lizzie Bottorf are graduates of the Pennsylvanis State College. Miss Lizzie E. Laning is a graduate of New Jersey State Normal School. Ella Levy, are graduates of the State Normal School st Lock Haven, and Mies Laura H. Wright isa graduste of the Mountain Female Seminary at Birming ham, Ps. Miss Ells Levy had the very best of recommendations and the belief is that in her selection the board have secursd & first class primary teacher, Hereafter Prof. Lieb will be required to of bis time will be spent in aiding snd supervising the other schools. —On the train on Friday morning we overheard a Lock Haven young lady say that she expected to “see all the Bellefonte boys at the depot as that was their usual loafing place” and in the openness of ber heart she mention- ed the names of three of our promi- nent society young men. To our own gratification and her intense disgust the aforesaid young men were not to be seen, The fact is since the lady men- tioned their names so that Bellefonters in the car heard them, we will say that when Rolly, Will or Newton go to the train it is generally to escort or receive, some forlorn Lock Haven maiden. A | Prof. J. Milton Furey and Miss | put in part of his teaching such branches | ss may suit his convenience, and the rest | | Miss Becky Gardner, one of the hand- ous friends who severely regret her death, She leaves » kind and loving husband, and one little deughter to mourn the loss of an effsctionate wife and mother. The funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon st 5 o'clock, un very large number following the remuios to their lust resting place, ? | Personal, C.G, McMillen was st Lock Haven, on Monday, Mr. and Mrs F, W, Crider spent Bun. day at Lock Haven, the guests of re- latives, Miss Jennio Jones, one of Philips-. burg's charming young ladies, is the guest of ber friend Miss Blanch Straub of this place, Charles W. Beott of Williamsport, dropped into town onTuesday evening, interviewed his friends and dropped out quietly next day. Miss Annie Speer who pleasantly | spent the past three months among | friends in Lock Haven, returned to | Bellefonte Tuesday, | Our young friend, J. L. Roush, of | Rebersburg, was quite fortunate at col- lege, having won a valdable gold meds! | for the best German essay. Prof. Lewis Robb, who holds a posi tion in an educational institution at i Meyerstown Lebsnon county, is at his | home at Howard, this county, where | be will spend the summer months, | Prof, G. P, Bible, of thel.ock Haven |! Normal School accompanied by his wife, | arrived here on Saturday evening, The Normal closed on Thursday for a two | months vacation, and during that time | Mr. and Mrs, Bible will spend their | {time in Bellefonte and 3 William Walker of Rebersburg, | on Saturday, and while awaiting the | train to convey him home, dropped in | to soe vs. Mr. Walker is very much | delighted with his wesfern trip, and re ports that county booming. i i : { | Mrs, Linch Gardner, of Roanoke, Va, | is visiting at the residence of ber father W. H. Long of this place. Mrs. Gurd. ver is accompanied by her vster-in-law some apd intelligent young ladies of the same place. The ladies came here unexpected by their friends and the surprise and delight of the latter may be imagined. Mr. and Mrs. George Shimer, of Mil- ton spent Monday in town, the guest of the Isdy's uncle Mr E | J. Swaverly. Miss Mina Moore bne | of Lock Haven's charming young ladies | accompanied them. Mr, Shimer is a member of the firm of Shimer & Sons, iron manufacturs, and besides being = Bellefonte young man is the soul of | chivalry, the darling of society, and the | essence of sobriety, always courteous, affable and gentlemanly, his society is in demand by the fair sex, sod even Lock Haven ladies are not averse to their company, ——— Eh «We had the pleasure to-day of meeting Robert McKnight, Esq, of Bellefonte, one of the best citizens of Contre county and a Democrat from principle. Mr. McKnight is the super- intendent of the gee and electric light works in Bellefonte, and his wife is the aunt of Mr. McClellan, the superinten~ dent of the ges works in this city. We couldn't bave been more agreeably surprised and are only sorry that our excellent old friend was obliged to make such a short stay. Mr. Me- Knight came from Londonderry, and his Irish Scoteh integrity and courage are not to be questioned. He has been A citisen of Centre county for many years ant has the esteem of all classes in Bellefonte, being there considered one of the worthiest and most 10 be tuned citizans.— Lock Haven Jemo- ~The semi-annual G. A. R. encamp- ment which takes place at Gettysburg from the 9th to the 15th of July will be uoususlly interesting this year. Tick- ete will be sold only on orders issued by ! early part of May to Miss Libbie Moor, pleasany gentleman, bas rare busipess qualifications, He was married the davghter of a prominent merchant at Milton. Master David sul Fortney, son of D. F. Fortney, Esq, is visiting his uncle James Forteny of near Pine Grove Mills. Esch summer Paul spends a few weeks with his uncle on the farm and having equipped himself with a broad brimmed hat, a long-lashed whip ete, we have no doubt but that his en- joyment will be complete. He is a bright little lad, and having stodied diligently during the past school jerm, this bit of recreation will do him good. —~Re-Uxtox or tux 184rn. ~The first re-union of the 148th Reg, P. V., on inst Wednesday was quite a success. AL the morning meeting Sergent Jones of Company E. was made temporary chair man, ard Saml. Gsult, of Company G. secretary, Col. Kleckner of Philadelphia, by letter expressed regrets st not beng able 10 be present, and a vote of thanks was tendered him. The Comrades present ware gyi V. Miller, 1st Lieutenant of Co, of Ocl. Keller, of Philadelphia, se Presi- dent. One member from esch company was selected for Vice-President, as follows: Company A, W. C. Evans, of Evereit, Bedford county ; Company B, H. M. Roads ; Company O, Onpt. Hanes ; Come surrounding | conntry. i who | constituted bas been visiting friends in Stephenson | west of Bellefonte lust Friday county, Illinois, arrived in Bellefonte | { school at Lemont July 27th. — : Graxo Disrtay or Lavoe Exwisrrion Pirors :—On the evening of July 4th, between 9 and 10 o'clock, there will be a grand display of fireworks, in the Dismond under the direction of Mr. John D. Sourbeck, Among the larger pieces to be displayed may be mettion ed Washington on horseback. This is a beautiful piece of fire works, and the Father of our Country will be distinet - ly seen riding his war horse, smid fire and smoke of battle, Another in the revolving globe, representing the world in all its grandeur, and showing all the heavenly bodies, The poika dance and polka battery will be in- teresting sights, and should be seen without fail, Perhaps the most besusi- ful display will be the revolving cascade, The sight presented is most pleasing, the falling waters and rising spray | Presenting a scene which beggars | discription, nor Cupid's Triumph and Cupid's Fountain will turprise the be. holder. They sre handsome pieces, snd will excite the admiration of all. Be. sides the shove, Roman candles, rockets, colored fires, and other fireworks wijl be put off, making this one of Pe grandest pyrotechnic displays witnessed in Bellefonte, ever Do not fail to see it, TUSSEYVILLE, L riage W. Kimport purchased a pew car- from Mr. Bariraff, of Bellefonte, last week. “Now look a leetle out.” W. J. Wagner left Monday for Gettys- burg to attend the commencement ut the Pennsylvania College. Mr, Wag- ner expects to enter this opliege next September, Messrs, W, R and 8. D Gettig, J, H. and 8, J, Wagner and W. M. Gobeen 4 party to Mr. Purdue's sale i ® Children’s Day will be observed in Zion's church next Sunday and sn in- teresting programme will be given, Come one, come all. Messrs. William Geltig and Samuel Wagner bought some last week, W. A Wagner will open a select : Mr. Wag- per is a fine young man and a good teacher, ‘ Samuel Wecht, of Spring Mills, was = throogh here last Thursday buying shesp. Miss Emma Lee, of Indiana, is here visiting her many friends, She is an accomplished young lady, The singing at J. B, Spangler's last fine young catile | Sunday evening was well attended. Mrs, Elia C. Mersinger closed a very successful term of school last Friday. Miss Mersinger bas proven herself to be a good teacher, Sadie M. Ife and Maggie A. Keen, wers off to Spring Mill last week. Messrs. C. C. and G. I, (ettig were to Linden Hall last Sunday. Mise Avna F. Colyet is home from Bellefonte, where she is learning the millinery trade. Her mother, Mrs. Fannie Colyet is sick. The citizens of this place would like to have the time changed for the mail leaving Centre Hall. It would only make it half an bour later, and in this way we could get the Western mail the same day that it leaves Bellefonte. Prof W. J. Wagner will open a select school at Boslsburg July 11th. Tuition reasonabie, Misses Lizzie Hosterman and Lydia A. Spangler were 10 Pine Grove Mill last week. Frances Smith and family of Linden Hall were here last Sunday. William Mertz is back from the west where he went early in the spring. M. D. Poorman of Centre Hall was noticed in our midst last Saturday. Daniel is a fine young man and is liked by everybody. N.B. Spangler is home from Pine Grove Mills, where he has just clored a very successful term of graded se bool. Glad to see you Newt, Samuel H. Ditzell is trying to rise » select school at this p'sce. Hope he may succeed, this will aflord a fine Ope portunity to prepare for teaching. Board and tuition very reasonable. Mary A. Love of Oak Hall was here A Hull on Thursday Taly 20h, for he
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