The Centre Bemocat “THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1892. GHAS. | R- KURTZ - - EDITOR THE RACKET HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, SANTA CLAUS, Has taken possession of The Store and proposes to run THE RACKET, in his own sweet way, for the next twenty days, We are satisfied of course, because we can't help it, but there is one thing we insist on and that is that the customers of the store must be treated all right. Fourteen clerks ready to wait on U, STOP—THINK—ACT! LOCAL DEPARTMENT. —The next attraction in the opera house will be * Fabio Romanio,” Friday evening, Dec. 16th. This play will be largely attended. —A reception at the Wheelmen’s club house, Philipsburg, on Wednesday eve- ning, was quite a scocial event and was attended by a number from our town. —J. Linn Harris. while out hunting in the vicinity of Beaver Mills, back of Julian, shot a large deer last Thursday. He also brought with him a lot of small game. —A life insurance policy, amounting to 5.025 in the Berkshere Life Insur. ance company, held by Prof. D. M. Lieb, dec’d, was paid to his sister Miss Kate Lieb on Saturday. —~Miss Mary Murray, residing near Buffalo Run. was found dead in her bed one morning of last week, the result, it is thought, of heart trouble. She was about 60 years of age. —Arb Katherman, station agent at Centre Hall, has been tendered a posi- tion in the company’s offices at Wil. liamsport. He will move his family to that city in a short time. —Prothonotary L. A. Schaeffer left for Philadelphia, on Tuesday, where he will remain for several days. Deputy D. R. Foreman is doing the elegant, in his stead, in court this week. —The Bellefonte Minstrels will make their first appearance in the opera house during institute week. They are re. ceiving invoices of new jokes and songs | daily. It promises to be immense. Marie formerly of | Williamsport, and who is known lo many in Bellefonte, has gone upon the stage. She made her first appear. ance the other evening in New York in the ‘Black Crook.” —Henry Redding, formerly of Snow Shoe, for the past two years located in West Virginia superintending coal oper- ations, accepted a similar position at Hastings, Pa. He left for there on Fri- day. —J. Milton Furey, of Lock Haven, is a candidate for supertendent of the pub- lic schools of Clinton county. Mr. Furey was formerly a resident of Pleasant Gap, where his parents still re side. We hope he will succeed as he has the ability for the positionand is a deserving young man, ~Mr. C. G. McMillen, of Dayton, Ohio, arrived in Bellefonte on Wednes. day morning for a short visit among his many friends at this place, Mr. Me. Millen was the former proprietor of the Brockerhoff house. He is engaged in the same business in Dayton, where he is the present mayor of the city. James Nolan, Esq., of Philipsburg, was admitted last Thursday morning to the practice of law in Centre county courts, Mr. Nolan was engaged about a year ugo in the grocery business at this place. He thinks there is more money and less work in the legal pro. fession, He will open an office in Phil ipsburg. — Miss Jishop, ~Sam Gault returns from Hastings, | Pa., once every two weeks to visit his family here. Mr, Gault has several large contracts for carpenter work build- ng large coal “tipples.’’ He says car penters are in demand out there as there is plenty employment fur men who want work. Wages average #2 per day and board. Good carpenters get 3.50 ~Standing at the post office and look. ing up and down High street one ean count over a dozen filthy old ash barrels, garbage boxes, a big pile of serap iron and other truck, in that vicinity, Such a sight gives visitors a good Impression of the town. Standing on the corner of Allegheny and Bishop streets about twenty such garbage boxes, free lunch counters for the cows, can be counted. Then most of the stores have plies of boxes in front, all of which makes our town appear so neat or. derly and clean. GREAT BEAR CHASE, Three Large Black Hear in Perry Gentzel's Meadow, Perry, Benjamin and Henry Gentzle, brothers, occupy three fine farms in the heart of Nittany valley, about one mile west of Zion. Perry lives on what is known as the old Lyon homestead and close to the edge of Nittany moun- tain. During the past few weeks, hunt- ers in that vicinity have been chasing bear in the mountains near by, and this fall some five or six were killed and many more escaped, Every hunter in that valley has his rifle well filled with cartridges in case any deer or bear might be driven from the mountains in- to the valley, as very frequently hap- pens. Several years ago a large bear wandered into Benjamin's corn field, where he was at work, and after wound. ing bruin, he had a hand-to-hand en. counter and had not his brother Henry come to the rescue in time the Gentzle boys would haye been short one brother and poor Ben. by this time would be ‘“‘up with the angles now’ or in some other famous sea port. That time Henry saved Ben's. bacon, and he vowed that hereafter he would not tackle bear alone. ANOTHER EXCITING ENCOUNTER, We have been departing from our subject. Tuesday of last week another very exciting bear chase occurred near the same place that Ben had the en- counter, Early that Tuesday morning Perry Gentzle.was going from the house to the barn to feed the stock. By chance he gleanced to the south and to his sur- prise and astoniShment his eyes fell upon three large black bear, down the meadow. The sight of such large, valuable and dangerous game almost | paralyzed him for a moment. He looked again and again, but there they ia they could be, even indifferent to the ous territory by being within gun shot of the well known hunters, all of whose | aim is unerring and fatal. Perry debated in his mind what to do. He realized his danger in attempting to go after thegame alone. Then he might only get one of them and he was anx. the three; that would make bear meat for all winter and a fine black robe foreach. An idea struck him. All the dogs were chained at once in the cellar so they would not ious to scoop in the meadow. He got his rifle ready the best horse in the stable and soon went on a dead gallop down the lane The n their horses, This attracted the attention home, again o | run, on, not saying a word to any one. They soon dismounted and slowly crept down towards the meadow, along the fence, {80 as not to frighten the game, w still there. As they approached they moved very | fearing even to breathe loud. Perry was ahead and when within fair range he signaled to Ben. to get ready. The next instant two rifles went up— careful aim was taken—bang, bang, and {again bang, bang-—the report of their | trusty rifles rang ouf their deadly fire through the misty hoursof the morning. Their aim proved sure—dead the three | bruins never moved from the spot where | they apparently were sleeping. Over the fence they piled. With rifles in one hand and hatchets in the other they rushed forward to finish their game where it lay. All at once Ben. was seen to stop suddenlly, in surprise. It is said he only swore a little at his brother Perry, who plunged abead with uplifted hatchet in his right hand, to do up the first one that moved. All at as nearer cautiously— and hatchet, and then looked h brother in great dismay-—he was hu. miliated to find that while their aim was dead sure, they had been shooting at three old, black stumps that had stood there in his meadow for overa generation, and about which he had plowed summer after summer. The hazy, misty condition of the atmosphere in the early hours of the morning along with a craving appetite for bear meat, and an excited imagination, is what caused them to see three big, black bear in the meadow, and plug those old bleek stumps full of rifle balls, The abaye story was related to us by one of their neighbors who knows all about the occurrence, He says that con. sideration for Perry and Ben's. former reputation as hunters, and the fact that they are such good neighbors, this little bear hunt should be kept quiet, because if it gets out, and the people hear of it, | the boys will never let them rest, Now don't give it away. at 8 Clinton County Taxes The tax return of Clinton county has been received at the internal affair de. partment showing that during the last flscal year that county expended #16466 Bos the maintenance of its poor, #51, 2 for roads and bridges, #55 214 for the — of schools, #54720 for other county purposes, making a total of $168,374. The county collected $425.21 tax on real estate of rallroads, and #13. 852.50 tax on the real estate of all other corporations except railroads, ~The Cextre DEMOCRAT and the Philad, Weekly Times, one year, for ' #LAS, in | were, big as life and as unconcerned as | fact that they were occupying danger. | frighten the bear, which were still down | and then rushed to the barn, saddled | and across fences to his brother Ben's | two brothers came back | riding on a dead | of | some of their neighbors but they rode | which | once Perry | stopped too in surprise, dropped his gun ss Sb — ee —————————————————— REACHED A RIPE AGE, rs—— The Venerable Bartrim Galbraith passes from Earth, On Wednesday night, of last week, al about 8 p. m, after a short illness of a week, Bartrim Galbraith died at lis home, on Howard street, His illness was caused by a cold, from which other complications followed that could not be overcome by a man of his advanced years, The funeral exercises occurred on Saturday afternoon and were largely at- tended. The members of the Bellefonte Bar Association attended in a body. The I. 0. of O. F., of which the de- ceased was a member, were also in at- tendance. The funeral exercises were conducted by Dr. Laurie and Rev, Hoshour, at the residence. The inter- ment was made in the Union cemetery. The funeral was attended by all the older citizens of the town among which being ex-Gov. Curtin, E. C. Humes and others, Bartrim Galbraith was born and spent the early years of his life on his | county. When a young man he came to Bellefonte and was engaged at cabi- net making with James Armor, Later Harris. making at Todd & Duncan's foundry. In 1860 Mr. Galbraith was appointed court erier and given charge of the He was known throughout the county, {and was a man who won and the respect of his fellow men, { Galbraith was an ideal man in many | respects; always faithful in the { mance of his duty; thoroughly upright {and honest in all his dealings; hearted and generous and with a happy | disposition he was always congenial, and will be missed by many. Having | been born in May 1810, he lived the ripe good, old, of 82 years, | months and 1 day. H 8 wife died about la year ago at the advanced age of 7 | ye wars. Three children Miss Mary, William, the plumber, and Frank the jeweler, per for- 30. ze ] survive all living a t this place. Wile Deserter Last week a man who traveled about | by the name of Wm. | arrested at Snow Shoe | I'hecomplaint made | selling silverware, Robinson, was by constable Lucas. | against him was by a woman claiming to be his wife and charging with | deserting her Their | home was at U him about a vear ago. tahville, Clearfield co. Mr. Lucas started on the his prisoner for Bellefoute. | train was running at its and passing by what is known School House crossing, Mr. Lucas was { engaged in conversation, and his prison. er skipped to the platform off and took to the made good his escape. His wife is determined to find him if she must follow him for years. train with When the regular speed and jumped woods, tobinson Snow for this Winter It the weather.-wise a weather, hed rule with those who forecast is a long establis and to occur during the winter is always h the fiist snow falls, As the first snowfall for the winter of 1882 was re- corded on November Oth, it necessarily follows that in accordance with this ave nine genuine old. whic rule we are to) fashioned stow before the setting in of Spring. rule, it is said, is very rarely to be found at fault, and its accuracy will be closely | watched by many skeptical persons dar. ing the ensning winter, Death of Martha J. Lane. On lust Friday noon Mrs. Martha J. Lane, died at the residence of her son | John N. Lane, this place. She was 73 | youn of age: her husband James Lane, | died in Lancaster, Pa. thirty years ago. Three sons survive: John N fonte; James B., formerly of Bellefonte, now at Philadelphia; Elliot E, Camden, | N.J. The deceased was a niece of | President James Buchanon, The re. mains were taken to Lancaster, on Monday for interment. Death of James MeOliney On the morning of November 20th Mr. James McCliney, his home, after an illness of about one year at the advanced age of years, 0 months and 7 days. There survive kim an aged widow, five sons, four daughters, fifty-six grand children and thirteen great grand children. The re mains were interred at Marsh Creek cemetery December 1st, — LE The Best Welght Mike Condo, for Wm. Bartholomew, of Centre Hall, that dressed 2300 Ibs, That 1s the best in the pork line that has been heard of yet. No affidavit was made to the above weight, but since Mike weighed them it must be so, A Mig Stecr, Wm. Lyons, the Bishop street butcher, killed a fine steer last week thal was purchased in Ugion county and had been on exhibition at the fair in that county. The animal's live weight was 1900 pounds and dressed 1200 clean beef. That is the largest killed in this place by any of our butchers for a long time. fathers farm, at what is now known as | Galbraith’s Gap, near Boalsburg, this | he was employed at histrade by Samuel | Afterwards he took up pattern | court house by Judge Linn, which posi- | tion he held until the day of his death. | retained | Bartrim | kind | to | 61 as the | that the number of snows | l, determined by the date of the month on | ¢ storms this winter and | This | + Belle. | one of the oldest | residents of Marion township, died at! the boss butcher of | Pennsvalley, killed four hogs last week SECOND WEEK OF COURT, | On Monday morning the second week | of November court was called. The | attendance was small as there are few cases of special interest on the list for | trial, { In the absence of J, Frank Condon, er. of Huntingdon county, was appoint- ed to fill the position for this session. James H. Rankin, Fsq., then read resolutions upon the death of Bartram Galbraith, dec’d,, late court erier, whose death occurred on Wednesday evening of last week, As no cases were ready for trial court acjourned until the afternoon. At the opening of the afternoon ses- sion Sheriff Ishler presented deeds for acknowledgment. official court stenographer, R. H. Fost- | The first case M’Meen’s admr. Joseph Green's Exr. Defendant confessed for 83,060 in open court, Swartz and Graff vs, J. G, Jury called and verdict { plaintiff for $144.17. John Leichty vs. James Moyer, { Ejectment for a lot of land at Tussey- ville, on which the defendant's black. smith shop is located. Verdict for the plaintiff, land described in the writ, land to be released upon payment of | 873.68, B.& B. R. The plainti vy wien | case was continued at the called v8. was W. L. Newland, rendered for M'Coy & Linn, surprise and the of the Co. vs, cost plaintiff, James { admr,, ete. At the close of the | testimony, the { compulsory non suit { the court. Jones & Landon vs. Wm. H. {ton., Verdict for plaintiff, $142.20, J. 8, Houseman, admr., of Eliza beth Grossman vs. Joseph, and G. W. Grossman. Verdict 82068, to be levied on Grossman, deed. , defendent or his death, subject to an opin W. Sankey vs. C. P. Hewes, decd. plaintiff's defendants move for a was granted ele, Ira for plaint f (34 any lauds of heirs at law jon of the court upon certain evidence Jno. Leathers vs. N. i members of the Christ Mt. Eagle, to recover debt. | plaintiff for the sum of $263.55, Philip Collins vs, J. D. Shugert. C day at 4 p. m. j for this trial i journed to Thurs NS. Sanders, et al ian church Ase All jurors not d harged Gael and cot ay mormi Ig. The Whistle to be Blown. At a meeting of tl i" ouncil, on M: nday evening d of blowing the fire 3 eal t! que st whist) we glectric lig A petition was pres list of signatures from f ‘1 emer i 3 4 $ ni ve iti not tos op it as As posit srosecutions damages the boro assuine sibility. Th hereafter it will be bil Weare not informed y have been doin the kicking this slarm, but they must be citizens living in the north ward and principally those on Linn street. It seems that some of the refined element of our town do not like to Le awakened at night in such an | unceremonious manner, and are not much concerned whether other people in the town are burned out of house and home, and all that they possess, though lijtle it be, is consumed by fire and dis- { appears in smoke. These Linn street | aristocrats, who have been causing all | this trouble, we doubt if they ever turn | a band or do anything when a danger. {ous fire breaks out, exce pt to stand | around and ridicule the fire departments for not doing this or that. The man who comes foreward to | prosecute the boro for the blowing of | that whistle at the next fire, as we are | informed has been positively threaten. i ed, will find such a rising of public sen- timent and condemnation for his sel. | ishnees, that he will wish he he had kept his mouth quiet, Bellefonte can’t be selfish individuals, ¢ motion was carried and wn as to wi g all about ran by a few Grand Jary Report The report of the grand jury, last | week, was filed too late for our last is {sue., In substunce it is as follows: { Found eighteen “true bills” and ig. nored seven; the sheriff's office should | be located in the court house; minor repairs recommended in the jail, and about the public buildings: an exten. { sion should be built at the rear of the | court house for the better accommoda. { tion of jurors and witnesses, Charley Nan Skips. Charley Nau and wife recently de- parted suddenly from Tyrone and left behind unpaid accounts to the amount of about 83,000. He was running a hotel and had license and appeared to be doing a good business, but he could not stand prosperity and became reck- loss, A few years ago Charley run a little restaurant around the corner, ut the Bush House, and a great place it was, ~Have you scen those elegant crayons that are being turned out by Fink. binder, the Photographer? Call at his i gallery and get his prices. i2=8§ of estate of Samuel Sankey, | by | at ! Verdict for Frank McCoy and taken up Wednes. | liscussed | i ArOse, nted bearing a long All respon | judgment (Clothing as cheap Wig- | ifr, | which decended to the at his | Of course you can buy your as your neighbor, but you must buy them of PA UBLES Brockerhoff House Block, awn | MARRIAGELICENSES IssnedPuring the Past Week Taken From the Docket alarm | James W Cathering Rupp, - s Mowery James E. Zeigler, Annie Klinefelter - Harvey Cornelis, Sarah Withirs, George F. Jodon, Bessie Cain, Aaronsburg Wolf 8 Sore lew isburg Howard Spring twp Bellefonte Bellefonte Walker twp , Ramey, Clearfiel co Half Moon twp Geneva, N. Y. Zion, Pa Bellefonte Irvin Barnard, Mary A. Markle, Joshua Nearhooff Em E. Downing, - Elliot J. M. Belle H.M. ( Alice 1. Bogert, - tupers, ‘owdrick., Garbrick, New Schedule the Pennsylvania railroad, Sunday, De. cember 11. It is stated that many | changes will be made in the schedule of through trains; more than has been | made in any schedule for years... Ready made clothing for men, bors and children. little people, in abundance. Tailoring a specialty. MoxtaoMeERy & Co., Bellefonte, Pa. SH COW, WWANT ED-~FRE A fresh cow wanted: with second or calf preferred. Inquire at this office SANTA CLAUS ACHENBACHS BAKERY ! Go and TREE DECORATIONS, FANCY XMAS BOXES, | CANDIES and FRUITS, ->{HOME MADE CANDIES!}s- We will have several hundred pounds of good, pure, wholesome, delicious and toothsome assorted candies of our own make, for the Christmas season. They will be sold as low as 10 Cte, Por Pound, and on up, according to quality de- sired, We will be prepared to furnish Sun- day Schools and church festivals with fine candies and choice confectionery at wholesale rates. Remember the place to buy your Xmas supplies, ACHENBACH'S BAKERY BELLEREONTE, PA, A new schedule will go into effect on | Suits, overcoats and stormers, for the | Christh ne of B ne day last an Gingeric) oalshurg’s Whe K same place and wh years is reported to bed Bel efonte Grain Market Jackson &Co Wh ‘ wheal, per bushe Ak Red wheat per b Rye per 1 OTS. GAFS Por bas Corn, shelled per | new pet bushe Barley, per bushes Buck wheat, pe: Cloverseed, per b ‘ Ground plaster, perton { rrecied weekly by Geo. WB ) ysl Oats Milo #8 x Sg he PROVISIONS, GROCERIES & As corrected weekly by Bower & Co Apples dried, perpound Cherriesdried per pound seeded Beans per quart | Onlons, per bushel | Butter, per pound | Tallow, per pound Country Shoulders Sides Hams | Hams sugar cured. | Break fast Bacon... Ard, per Eggs per Jung. " arm Potatoes per bushel... -— Dried Sweet Corp per POUDA mercer GARMANS. ( HRISTMAS OPENING Ma Bee Th ™ Hagges { SATURDAY, Moxpay and TUesDAY, December 10, 12 and 13. Everybody invited whether they contempiat | purchasing or not third | 1 Ladies Coats, Misses’ Coats, Childrens Coats, Babies Coats, At all prices and in all styles. Dress Goods for everybody, in all colors. An elegant Cloth Dress in blue for $2.706—worth far more, An all wool blue flannel fordresses at 25¢ a yard. Underwear—try our celebrated Fleeced goods, Better goods and at far less than you ever bought them. GARMANS.
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