She Contre Bemocrat, xh akan ‘Mem Ing, ——— #3 PEERE - Swans LY, = Loeal Editor. BE doh ‘ weRBAPUN DEN Lorbmining tm porsant news, sos ial part ot me coanty. No communion ee vctowmaniad hy 1 10 real name of the ; of == Chestuui pATLICS Br@ DUIErous now day=. ; : —Don't fail togee “Haman Nature" to-morrow night. ~The Coun v Commissioners are in sess'on this week. —Do you want a dargain 7 If so eall at the Novelty «tose on Spring street, where bo reasonuble.offer is refused. —About all these who went to Phila- delphia from B:llefonte, have returned home, alter having been royally enter- tained, ~The room occupied by the Tele phone Exchange people is being re- modeled, and whea €aished will be quite handsome and cosy. —Ounly four members of the town eouncil were present atthe regular meeting on Monday night. There was no business of importance transacted. ~The Harrisburg Evening Star has been purchased by John Robertson, a well-known Harrisburg bpewspaper man. The con-ideration was $6,000. —lIt is said while Gov. Curtin was standing in the Lafayette hotel at Philadelphia on Saturday night he was relieved of his gold watch by a pick- pocket, —John Hamler, who was arrested for the murder of Mrs. Foster, near Philipsburg, last spring, was last week tried at Clearfield and acquitted. We presume the suicide theory held good. ~The State College band held a festi- wal onSaturday evening which was quite ssuwecess. A special train conveyed many persons from this place to the College, where an enjoyable time was bad. ~The Grangers picnic on Wednesday and Thursday of last weer, may be conceded a grand success, having the Jargest crowd in attendance that ever sssembled on Nittany Mountsin, Mu- sic, however, was conspicuous by ils absence, ~The Milesburg band passed through town early Saturday morning, enroute for Cliniondale, where they had been engaged to furnish music for a gather ing of some kind at that place, They discoursed some fine music while pass. ing through. ~— Five hundred and thirty-four pen- sioners from Centre county have their names on the pension rolls at Washing: ton, who each quarter draw $15.24]. This would make $72,064 distributed among the soldiers and their widows yearly averaging nearly $137.00 to each, ~The Tyrone Daily Herald says : Charlie Sharrar left town Monday morning for Bellefonte to take hold of an assistant clerkship in the freight station at that place, His many friends in Tyrone will be glad to hear of his success in this new field. ~The new store room ia Crider's Block whichis to be occupied by J. Kyle McFarlane & Co, hardware deal- ters will be pushed to completion as rapidly hs possible, as this firm de. sires Lo vacate the rooms they now oc cupy to make room fora gentleman who probably will establish large furni. ture store in that place of business, —A new county bridge is being placed scross the creek just above Snow Shoe Intersection. It isa much needed improvement, and when com- pleted will be a substantial structure, James McCafferty of this place, has the contract, and work was commenced Taesday. He expects to complete it in sboutl three weeks. James is thor- oughly familiar with bridge building. ~The attraction at Humes’ Hall on Friday evening, Sept. 23d, will be that masterpiece of Yankee comedies “ Hu- man Nature,” It will be given by a splendid company headed by Richard O'Gorman, the great character actor. Throughout the play a number of re- fined vocal, musical and terpsichorean specialities will be exhibited. Special by the company and ~Corman's for bargains. ~A good parlor suit mey be purchas- od okeap upon application at Corman's Novelsy store, Miss Corman will short- ly Yemeve to-Calilornia, and must dis- pose 6f her furniture, — Next week our collector, Mr. Jas., Noll, will visit Lemont, Boslsburg, Pine Grove, State College and other A places da’ that vicinity, Delinquent subscribers will please have the amount of their sréarages randy for him, —Miggie McCann, who was this week A tried in she Clearfield county «court for 1ehe murder of Jacob Boyer, near Phil ipsburg, Iset spring, was soquitted of the crime, This is the second umurder ease disposed of in that county within tem days. —Don'tiil to attend “Human Na. tuce' to-morrow night. Therears no attractions booked for this place after Friday eveing, until the 31st of @ecto~ ber, when semething rich will bapre- sented. Take in “Human Nature" and be happy until the 31st of October. ~The pastor of the Mt, Bethel Re- formed ehurch, east of Clintondale Rev. Shoemaker, has been obliged to post- pone the dedieation services appointed for Sunday the 25th, for the resson thet the seats have not been furnished ao- cording to contract. The seats were to have been delivered by the first of August, —Complying with the request of Governor Beaver, Bev. Monroe on last Sunday evening delivered an able dis- course appropriate lo the centennial of the constitution of Pennsylvania, taking for his subject “What is Emen- tial to the safety of the Republic” We had not the pleasure of hearing the Dr,, but those who did, speak very highly of his address. —Co, B., returned from Philadelphia on Saturday morning, after having par- ticipated in the grést Military parade the day previous. The Fifth regiment, as well as two others, was quartered in the old Pennsylvania depot, where all were well cared for and made comfor- table. They report as having a pleas- ant trip, and all returned safely. ~The corner stone of the new Philipsburg school house was laid on Iaét Wednesday afternoon, amid im- posing ceremonies, About 150 masons, headed by a band, formed in line and marched to the mite, where the exer- cises were conducted by Dr. E. W. Hale of this place. Rev. Monroe delivered the address, which. is highly spoken of. —Onpe incident of the Centennial was the gift by Mr. George W, Childs of an Alderney heifer, eighteen months old, named Grace, to. Mps. Cleveland. - Tt was at Mr. Child's country piace, where the lady did the owner the favor of planting a tree, long to remain a me- mento of the oceasian. A lot of other trees were planted by a lot of other dig nitaries; including Cardinal Gibbons and ex-President Hayes. ~The Thirteenth Annual Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Pennsylvania, will be held October 12, 13 and 14, 1887, in Lewis- burg, Union conuty, Miss Frances E. Willard President of the National W. C. T. U., will be present, and make an address on Social Purity. The number of Unions has greatly increased during the past year, there being now over one thousand in the State, and this is ex- pected to be the largest and fost im portant meetiag ever held. — Notwithstanding the failure of the potato crop in many places, in portions of Centre county that vegetable plenti- fully abounds. The crop in Haines township was large, and they are being shipped away by the earload, 500 bush- ols having been sent to Lima, Ohio, and more are to follow. Why not ship them to Bellefonte ? The prices are as good here as elsewhere and the expense of marketing less, besides there is quite a soarcity of that article just now, wi)n Thursday morning as Mrs, Wm. Utz and her son were as¢ending Nittany mountain on their way to the picnic, their horse became balky, and backed into a team of horses following them. The vehicle was completely wrecked and Mrs. Utz and the boy were thrown out, The lady's head com. ing in eact with the hard road, she was rendered insensible, A carriage was was able to be out the same evening. The boys eseaped injury, —Robert B, Guthrie, who from 1862 to 1884 was captain of Co, D., Fifth Regiment, N. G. P,, at Alicons, but who latterly was a traveling salesman, ~The marriage of Miss Clara Strick. land and Mr. M. |. Gardner , on last Weodnestiny afternoon was witnessed by about fifty invited guests, the capacity of Mr, Sgrickland’s bouse not admitting a larger mumber, The ceremony was performed in the usual happy style by Rev, Wm. Laurie, the bridesmail be- ing Miss Annie Meese, sod the grooss- man Mr. Will Conley, of Milesburg. The quanteste presented a handsome and bappy picture standing before the minister se the impressive words, unit ing Tor life the trials and fortunes ‘of the principals were spoken.” Congratu- lations followed, when the guests were invited to the dining-room where #% sumptuous fesst had been prepared for all. the newly wedded couple to the west: ern cities, pon their return théy will locate at Howard. The presents were very numerous and also valuable, Mr, Gardoer the groom is a very highly educated and respected young gentle- man, aod is chief bookkeeper at the Lauth Iron Works, The bride is one of our most populer goung ladies, and was for many years a successful teacher in the Bellefonte schools. The Dzwo- crar extends its congratulations, and drusts their lives may be full of sun- shine, and that prosperity will ever smile upon them, Mr. and Mrs. M. I, Gasdner returned to Howard from their wedding trip on Monday evening, and on Tuesday a re- ception was held at their new howe in that place. A number of the Bellefonte friends of the bride and groom were In attendance. ~Miss Catharine McCafferty died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Barney Powers, on Lamb street early Tuesday morning, at the age of 47 years, 6 months and 6 days. The deceased Indy had lived with her sister ever since childhood. She had been sickly for many years but it was not thought the end was so pear. On Sunday she intended attending the funeral of the Iste Mrs. Cunningham, and was about to proceed to the church, whea she was suddenly taken with cramp. All possible aid was rendered, but she rap- idly grew worse, and passed away al the time stated above. Strange to say the disease which caused her desth was almost identical with that which ended the life of the lady whose funeral she was about to attend. De- ceased was a devout member of the Catholic church, and had a large nom- ber of friends who deeply mourn the loss of this good lady. 8.x brothers and three sisters survive her, The funeral will take place this Thursday morning at half past nine o'clock, services to be held in the Roman Catholie church by Rev. Father McArdle. —last week while paying a short visit to Unionville, Mr. J. C. Rambar ger was #0 kind as to show us his finely arranged chicken house, where we were surprised to find more than one huo- dred young capons which he js prepar- ing for Christmas markets, Upon in quiry Mr. Rumbarger gave us the histo ry of his success in raising and market- ing all the poultry he is able to handle, According to his experience caponized fowls will become twice as heavy as the ordinary chicken and in city markets are worth from twenty to thirty cenls per pound, He buys them from the farmers and neighbors at the rate of twealy five cents a piece snd by New- year sells them for two, two and a balf and three dollars apiece, thus having a clear profit of at leas: two dollars on each bird. Care must be taken, how- ever’ to select a good stock for this par- blooded stock in his possession are » sure and safe guarantee, ladies and gentlemen assembled at the residence of the late John Barabart, pear this place, on last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, to witness the marriage of Miss Kate Barnhart a hand- some and accomplished young lady, to Mr. William McClure, one of Bellefonte’s most exemplary young gentlemen, The ceremony was per- formed by Rev, D. 8, Monroe, and after the wedding feast, Mr. and Mrs, McClure boarded the 9 o'clock train which took them to Philadelphisa sad other eastern cities, Their many friends wish them a bright and prosper ous future, : MM. L. Beck, who was a son-in-law of Mr. John Derstine of this plage, was The 5.0'clock train conveyed: Personal, AAA ASL AAA Mra. C. A, Swavely, of Roanoke, Va,, is visiting her relatives in this place. John M, Dale, Faq, of this place spent Bunday and Monday in Leck Haven. : J ine ' ‘Mise Maggie Sechlor has entered | } Wilson College at Chambersburg, where she will pursue a course of studies, Y. MC A, Secretary Shaffer is at- tending a general wseéretdries’ confer. ence at York this week,” and while gb sent, his place * is being ably fillell by Mr. Albert Luecss. : Prof.” A. L. Little of Saxton, Pa., who will take charge of the schools at Cen- tré Hall, was the guest of Mr, J, C, Noll during his short stay in Bellefonte, Mr, Little has our best wishes for unbound- ed success ia his school work during his stay In Centre county, Will Hillibish is representing the Logan Hose Company at the Allentown Fireman's convention this week, Mr, Hillibish will make an effort to have the convention moet in Bellefonte next year, and we trust he will succsed, Bellefonte is large and hospitable enough to handsomely entertain all the gallant firemen who will favor us with their presence. Mrs. Susan £eott, and little son Clar- ence, and Miss Louisa A. Spencer, sis- ter of Mrs. Scott, of Winnebago county, Ill, are visiting at the residence of their cousin Asron Williams, Esq. on Howard street. Miss Spencer acoom- panied Mr, Willisms to Philadelphia to witness the centennial celebration, and also attended the President's reception in the Academy of Music on Friday night. The lady pronounces Pennsyl- vanis a great state and greatly admired the splendid Military bearing of our soldiers, ~Mrs. Elizabeth Cunningham wife of Mert Cunningham died at her residence on Beaver street, on last Thursday night, after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was about 54 years of age, and leaves n husband and eight children —six boys and two girls, to mourn her loss, She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother, and her death is greatly regretted by a large sumber of friends and relatives, The funeral look place on Sunday afternoon at J o'clock services being held in the Roman Cstholic church, where a very large number of people bad assembled, The remains werq interred in the Catholic cemetery, twenty five vehicles being in the procession, besides a large sumber who walked, Carp or Tuasxxs. ~The family of Merty Cuniogham, sq recently bereft of an affectionate wife and mother, desire to give expression of their gratitude to the many friends who so generously aided them and bestowed innumerable kindnesses pon them, during the sick- oes of the late Mrs, Cuningbam, snd who. when the gloom of death had set- tled about their happy family circle, taking a loved member from them, did s0 much to sofien this sorrowful pensation of Providence. d in- en— ~The finest square double heaters in town can be seen at McFarlanes hardware store, Anything in the store line can be got here and cheap too. This firm sells the celebrated Apollo Range whose equal has never made its appearance in this place. This range as marvelous cooking apparatus charming all the cooks who use it. The surest proof of its superiority is the fact that none were ever brought not work They operate toa Tin any is back because they would properly. ticular quality. Mr. R. bas egiablished » | reptation of which the fine specimen of | | chasers, «A small but select company of | oi | changedewithin the past few months and all conceivable nooks and corners All stoves are sold on terms to suit pur in which a stove can be set up ~The choir that leads the singing in the Presbyterian church has entirely and instead of it comprising young and old folka who posess musical talent, is now composed of all young ladies and geotleman who have determined to make the singing in that place of wor- ship of a superior quality. On last Sabbath morning they rendered some fine music and with a little patience and practice will make one of the best taht may be found in any church, Parsons’ Piowio,~ The Patrons of Husban« ry pienie on the top of Nittany mountain last Wednesday and Thurs day, was a grand succes. Both days were pleasant, and the attendance was accordingly darge’ Sayers! bands were present, . and added greatly to. the af. fair. The address of welcome was de- livered on. Wedppsday . afterpoon by James A Keller, Master of the County Grange, who ‘spoke st length upon the growing needs of our country, * pointed’ out existing evils antl stiggestéd rémes «lies, - He spoke ina cleur and foreible anasnper, and his address wes full of profound. thought snd wisdom, Senator Brown, of York counjy, State Grange lecturer, was next intro. duced snd replied to the address of welcome, His remarks were timely, aa well as instractive, and he was lisented, to with respectful attention, He spoke of the oppressed farmer; the encroach- ment of the railroad companies, gave a brief statement of the Grange, and doemostrated that he was well versed in in facts and figures relating to the or- ganization, The exhibits were numerous, snd embraced stock, machinery, agricultur. al implements, farm productions, ete., and made an interesting collection to view and examine, About B80 tents were erected and every one was occupied, The crowds of people who thronged the grounds both day and night, were far beyond expectation, and the order maintained was good. An aflair on Weanesday night which threstened to end in a» row, was quickly squelched by the police, Thursday was also a pleasant day and the crowd was immense, fully 9000 persons being present. The ad- dresses of the day were deliyered by Col. J. F. Weaver, who spoke of the “Progress of the Grasge of Centre county,” Col. Downey, of Maryland, Past Siate lecturer of the state of West Virginia, who delivered an able dis- course on the “Growth and future pros- pect of the Grange throughout the couglry,” and Col. R, H, Thomas, See- retary of the State Grange, who made a stirring address on general subjects, Col. V. C, Pioleits, on account of sick- ness, was unable to. participate in the speech-tuaking. The seiopt.con exhibition of views of the battlefiald of Gettysburg during the evenings was a feature enjoyed by all who had the pleasure of witnessing them, 4 The State Grange through its officers bad established headquartets on the ground ; also the Mifflin county, Clin- ton county and the Centre county grangas, snd all subordinate gravges of Centre county. There were over 3000 people in #t- tendance ob Wednesday, and over 9000 enjoyed the hospitality of the grangers on Thursday, sand unasimous. ly pronounced it a perfect success. The grounds were handsomely decor- ated, in comformily with the order, by the ladies, which added greatly to the general appearance and pleasure of the Patrons, «On page 105 Phamphlet Laws of 1X87, recently issued, we find that secs tion 50 of sn 2ot reladiog lo county and township officers, has been amended to read as follows : “It shall be the du.y of assessors and sseistant asses. sors to keep an account of the several dayi by him actually enployed in the performance of his duties and to make return of the same to the commission ers of the coun.y, verified by his oath and for each day employed he shall reosive the sum of two dollars,” Ap- proved by the governor May 25, 1887 or sffirmation, neeciarily so ~Hulburt & Husting's show arrived in Bellefonte on Wednesday morning and pitched their tent in the open field at the east end of Bishop street. A} 11 o'clock a street parade was given, and Mr, Hulburt gave an interesting ex- hibition driving his team of horses with- out bridles, only using a whip to guide their actions. The tent was well filled during the afternoon and the perform- ance was very good, The exhibition will be repeated to-day. «John Kissamsn on Sunday evening, at Renova, fired a shot at Albert John- son, which fortunately did no harm. Kissaman was an aspirant for the hand of a fair young lady of that place, which had been won by Johnson, hence the shooting. The would be murderer was arrested. «<The report that Mr. Fearon Manu was about to move his axe factory to McKeesport, is false, Mr. Mann bav. ing had no intention of doing so. He will continue 10 manufacture his axes, which are among the very best made, ot the old place, «=D, F, Fortney Fg, is in Philadel ~"Only a Farmer's Daughter, st- tracted a large audience to Humes’ Hali on last Saturday night. The play was well rendered, nod frequently ap. plauded. Marion Abbot, the leading Indy, as, ‘Ligze Bark,” and “Mme, Laurent,” was very fine, her acting be ing almost perfect. Bho was ably sup- ported by 8... Forhan who took the double charaster of “Jack Hartley" and “Philip Bartram,” and whe isTight at home on the ¥age, Mable Elliot, as “Justine the Farmer's Daughter,” played her part to perfection, and dis playedrconsiderable ability. Mik Ne- villa Houston, ss “Mollie,” cannot be excelled. She is quite handsome, and imtaking the part of “hired help,” fur- nished considerable amusement. The acting of Maud Thompson was mirvé- lous she being quite young, yet possess- ing thé qualities aad accomplishments of older actresses. She delighted the audience and received hearty applause. Jean Houston, as “Howard Lennox,” R. A. Fisk, as “Sammy Green,” R, G. Christie, as" Higgine,” and J, Day- ton, as the “Policeman,” all took their parts very creditably, Indeed there was not a poor actor among them, and the large audience was well pleased with this, the opening performance. ~The “Hyppocynagon” entertain- ment given on the Silk Mills grounds on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week was far better than was promised in its anouncement. In addi- tion to the extraordinary horse and dog performances, trapeze and tumbling sols ; Xc., &e. promised on the bills, Frost's menagerie —a collection of sey- eral cages of anima's all in splendid condition was thrown in at the same ridiculosly low price of adwmission, 10 cents. It was well worth a dime to see the lion family alone, & handsome lion. ess with her their three seven week-old cubs. The same may be said of Mr. Harlburt's exhibition of his seven train- ed horses, and his score of thorough- bred, edueated dogs. The company has a fine band both for parade and orchestra music, snd when we add to all this the fact that all hands eonceran- ed in the show, from tne proprietor, Messrs. Hurlburt, Hunting sod Frost's, down to the canvas men are at all times gentlemanly snd courteous, and that no fakirs or swindlers of any discription are permitted om the grounds, we said enough to convince all that the entertainment is well worthy of the patronage which it is reoeiving.—Hon- esdale Daily Observer. ~Jobn Wagner, or “Billy” as be is familiatly known here, recieved a tele- gram from several particular friends of his to &0mse to Huntingdon aad witness the great centennial exercises and dis- play that took place im that city oa Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Joho departed on Tuesday evening, but in his great excitement he forgot his “gun and dog” which are his ocon- stant companions. We grestly sympa- thize with his friends who have taken the contractof furnishing him with chicken and waffles while he is their guest. A preacher would give others a a chanee but John wouldnt. ~J. J. Gramley, of Miles township, called at this office on Monday and in formed us that he has discovered as noxious a weed in some of his fields as the Canada thistle is. It is called the ‘wild carrot” or “wild daisy” and seems to have been mixed with some cloverseed which had been shipped to Coburn from the esst and which was bought in considerable quantities last spring. When in bloom the weed has a white flower, about the size of a silver dollar, He wishes to eall the attention of other farmers to this weed, which may essily be pulled out during wet weather — Journal. List of unclaimed letters remaining in the post office at Bellefonte Centre county, Pa., Sep, 19 1887, Sigmond Arnstein, Wm. Climer, Mrs, J. Davis, Walter Gaintz, Mrs. Heber ling, Miss Mary G. Hall, Mr. Kroop, Dr. A. M. Kalback, John Keller, E. H. Long, John Minick, James Malone, Miss Ellie Miller, Joseph Parker, A. Rummel], W. H. Richardeon, William Schevin, David White, Walker & Co, Axe M'fgs 16 letters.
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