The Centre Bemonra, “THURSDAY, JANUARY 1 1904. CHAS. A. KURTZ EDITOR WE HAVE THEM. An immense line of Ladies and Misses Coats and Wraps. Just received a new stock of the latest designs and patterns. You are iavited to come and see them, At the same time we keep a complete line of all kinds of dress goods. Our low prices are the greatest induce. ments, 4-20 tf LYON & CO. LOCAL DEPARTMENT. Some of our business houses observ- ed New Year as a holiday by closing. —A Christmas entertainment will be held in the Presbyterian chapel this evening. ~—Councilmen John C. Miller is oc- cupying his haudsome residence on Linn street. ~John Powers and H. B. Pontius have been suffering from severe attacks of the grip. --Miss Grace, daughter of Rev. Houck, returned last week from a six months visit in the west. —The next chief burgess will be elected for a term of three years with his duties largely increased. ~The Brant House has been dishing up wild taurkey to their boarders, Land. lord Yearger is a gamey fellow. —The rendition of “Ole Oleson,” in the opera house Wednesday evening, was considered among the best of the season. ~— Landlord Henry Robb, of Nittany, after passing through a spell of sickness, is about again and was in town last week. —Squire Samuel Foster was a grip vie- tim and unable to be at his office. Ow- ing to his advanced age he will not dare to risk much. ~—Wm, Curtin, the only son of Hon. A. G. Curtin, spent Sunday at his parents home. He is engaged in busi- ness in Philadelphia. ~Mr. Sam. Cole, who has spent the last few years in different portions of the west, has retured to his former home at Zion, this county. —During the past season John D. Sourbeck, the confectioner and green groceryman, distributed over one thous- & #=* Joaves of bread among the poor. & George H. Wister, of Howard, who hom ei! '¥ appointed post office in- ) # on Mondsy. He ood man for that position. ~A toot of snow and several weeks of good sleighing would be the proper thing at this season. The Weather Bureau at Washington shouldido a little better. ~—Mrs. Sarah Rankin, of Boalsburg, while on a trip to visit her daughter at Altoona, had the misfortune to full sus. taing a severe sprain of her wrist. She returned home last week. —On New Year's day Mr. and Mrs, H. Y. Stitzer entertained about a doz- en newsboys at their residence. A sump- tious turkey dinner was the principal attraction and the boys enjoyed it. ~It is said that in addition to baving a “delightful chase’ one day last week, Prof. James P.Hughes of the Academy, succeeded in capturing a fox. His re- turn home was a “triumphal march.” ~—Edward McEntire, attorney-at-law, and wife returned recently from the west and are visiting at the residence of L. D. McEntire, Filmore. Mr. Me- Entire expects to locate in some eastern point. ~Misses Bessie and Winfred, daught- ers of Hon, P. Gray Meek, left yester- day for New York city. Miss Winfred will continue her studies in a musical conservatory and Miss Bessie will study painting in an art studio. ~The patrons of the Bellefonte tele- phone exchange remembered the young ladies at the otfice by u Christmas gift in the shape of a purse containing #70. Their efforts to accommodate the public are certainly appreciated. =It has been carefully estimated that the improvements in Bellefonte, during 1808, aggregate over $50,000. That sounds well when so many people are complaining of no work and hard times. Our town did well last year. ~Luther Frank, formerly a merchant at Rebersburg, will succeed Sheriff Condo as traveling salesman for the same Philadelphia firm. Mr. Condo bad an extensive trade established and he selected a suitable successor for his place. ~The closing sessions of institute were largely attended this year, At times the opera house was filled to over. flowing. The teachers almost unani. mously voted to have institute held in the court house next year, ~On Sunday morning a little strang- r called at 6 house on Linn street and ae made welcome. It is sald that his pe will be John G. Love, Jr., and here is a happy father in town re. constant congratulations from gy friends. Ph DEATH RECORD. DURING THE PAST TWO WEEKS. Briel Sketches of Departed Ones—Edward Tyson, Mrs, Jared Harper and Others, Death of Mrs, Harper, Mrs. Anoa C. Harper, wife of Jared Harper, died at the family residence on Thomas street, on Thursday morning, Dec, 26th. Mrs. Harper was born on the 24th of November, 1840, having at- tained the age of 53 years, 1 month and 4 days. She was a daughter of Thomas Cronemiller, of Aaronsburg, this coun. ty. She was baptized in infancy by the Rev. P. 8. Fisher, who was then pastor of the Reformed churches in Penns and Brush vallies. In August 1858, she was received into full membership of the Re- formed church by the rite of confirma. tion, under the pastorate of Rev. LC Edmunds. In August 1860, she was un- ited in marriage with Jared Harper, who survives her. This union was bless- ed with two bright and promising boys, Eddie and Thomas, both ox whom have preceded their mother to the eterna) world. During her entire life Mrs. Har- per was an exemplary christian, and an active and earnest member of the Re- formed church. While living at Aarons- burg she and her husband were active workers in the Reformed church and Sunday school, and when they came to Bellefonte in 1868, they at once cast their fortunes with the Reformed con- gregation of this place. At that time the Reformed congregation was weak, nemerically, but Mr. and Mrs. Harper's love for the church of their fathers over came all the considerations of belonging to a strong and influential congregation, and they Cast their lot with the strug gling little flock that worshipped in the little frame church on the corner of Linn and Spring streets. They at once took their places lo the church and Sun- day school, working with a zeal that Indicated that they delighted In the work of the Master Mrs. Harper's constant wish and desire was to see the Reformed congregation of Bellel strong and influential. and with this object In had been ill for some time, died on Wednesday morning, Dee. 27. The in- terment occurred the following Thuis. day afternoon in the Union cemetery at this place. The funeral of the late Mrs. Mary Jane Glenn, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 27, of typhoid pneumonia, took place Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, The services was conducted by Rev, Laurie, Mrs, Michael Keefe died suddenly on Sunday night, at her home on Logan street. She expired while the physician was preparing a prescription. She was an aged lady and leaves two daughters, The funeral occurs to-day; interment in the C atholic Cemetery. Council Sieelg The following is a brief summary of Monday evenings session ; The finance committee reported a bal- ance of $2,527.62 due the treasury Jan- uary 1st, 1804. One year ago the bal ance was $4,280.47 which shows a de- crease of expenses of 81,711.47 which is by all means flattering. Under a recent act of the legislature it is the duty of the borough to havea local board of health, consisting of five members. President Potter named the following : North ward—Dr. J I. Seibert, for 4 years, and W F Reeder, Esq., for 2 years, South ward—Dr, George Harris for 3 years, and Dr. R G H Hayes for 5 years. West ward—Col William Short. lidge, for1 year. Tne appointments were confirmed by council, On January 10th the five year con+ tract with the Edison electric light company for street lighting expires. The consideration of a new contract was next taken up. Mr. Gerberick an. nounced that he was in communication with a party who were anxious to sup- ply the street lights for Bellefonte and that it would be done for less than the present price. After some discussion it mie | was decided to extend the present con- | ) view she was untiring in her labors. She lived | tract with the Edison company for one to see her fondest hopes realized, and to have the consolation that her selldenying labors in behalf of her beloved church were not in vain Her grief stricken husband, the sharer of all her joys and sorrows, has the solace that her life was devoted to the welfare of her family and friends, and to the service of her Divine Master. Her very nature was charity itself, and as long as strength was left her, she went about doing good, and seeking who she could assist and befriend. For a number of years Mrs. Harper has been a constant sufferer, but she bore her afiction with christian resignation, believing with im- plicit confidence that ber Saviour would loving. 1y hide her until the chilly storm of life was past and at last receive her soul safe In the haven of eternal rest. In this hope shellved, and In this faith she died. Her funeral which occurred on New Years day was largely attended. indicating the love and esteem In which she was held by her and neighbors. Herpastor, Rev, Miles 0. Noll, oficiated aasisied by a pumber of min isters of the Reformed church, and of other churches. The last sad rites were performed in the church, to the erection of whieh she and her husband had liberally contributed and sur rounded by the congregation and Sunday school in the success of which they bad been #0 largely Instrumental. Death of Edwin Tyson After weeks of suffering Mr. Edwin Tyson died on Thursday evening, Dee. 20th, shortly after 6 o'clock at his resi. dence in Philipsburg. Tne announces. ment of his death, while it cansed gen. eral sorrow, did not create any surprise, as the sad event has been expected for some time. He was taken sick six weeks ago with symptows of pnenmo. nia, and was seized with nervons pros. tration of 80 severe a character that he pever rallied. He possessed strong vi. tality, which kept him alive, and be might have recovered except for fre. quent nervous chills, each one of which left him nearer death. His physician and friends saw on Wednesday that he was dying, but, although his body and limbs were cold and he was unable to speak, he clung to life until Thursday evening, when his gentle, patient, manly soul took its flight to a better world, and his wasted, racked body sank into an eternal sleep, He was born at York, Pa. Dee. 6, 1834. He was married in August, 1560, to Miss Eliza Henry, who survives him with three adult children, viz., William E., Sallie and Kate. In 1570 he and his family went to Bellefonte, where he followed butchering successfully and profitably and amassed considerable money and property. They were much afflicted during their life in Bellefonte, however, by sickness, which robbed them of six children. In 1882 they came to Philipsburg. His reputation as a business man and a gentleman had preceeded him, and he and his family met with a cordial weleome, and have ever since occupied a prominent place in this community. Ledger, The remains were brought to Belle. fonte on the Saturday morning train for interment. Mr. Tyson was a member of Constans Commandery, K. T., of Bellefonte and a delegation of the yler were present and conducted the la rites, The interment took place Ag Union cemetery. Mr. John Knowles, a brotherin.dw of Col. W. R. Teller, formerly of the Bush House, was recently overcome in the streets of Richmond, Va., and died soon after. He frequently visited Belle fonte and was well acquainted with many of our people. Macy YX. Zellers, of Spring street, who . year. Miscellaneous bills to the amount of #14500 were approved. The Logan Fair The fair held by the Logan fire com. pany daring the Holidays was a success financially, asa handsome amount was realized which will be used in reducing the steamer fund, In the contest among the bar tenders of the town for a handsome dismond pin the following sums were collected : George Schoff, of the Bush House, $107.20; Harry Rine, of the Brendt House, $05.25; Walter Garnty, Haggs House, $4,00, Mr. Schoff was the sue. cessful contestant, but the other gentle man also was presented with a hand- some pin, The tou of coal presented tor-the-eom pany by the Fuel and Supply company was given to the person making the closest guess on the number of peas in a two quart jar at 5 cents a guess, W.H, Runkle, of the High school, made a careful calculation. His number was 8757 and the count of the jar was 8767, Thomas Moore was next at 5780. The jar was at Cunningham’s store who says some came within five and six thousand of the actual number. The New Years ball on Monday night was an enjoyable success. They had good wusic, large attendance and a most pleasant time, The members of the company 2rsire that we express their thanks to the sommunity, and the contributors es pecially, for the patronage extended. Harried at Allentown. Our people were somewhat surprised last week when the news reached here that Miss Rose Sternberg and Mr. Moy. er Lyon, both of Bellefonte, were mar. ried at Allentown, Pa., on Tuesday the 26 th. The ceremony took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Lich. ten, Mrs. Lichten being an elder sister of the bride, and both are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sternberg, of Belle. fonte. This happy event was a surprise for the reason that scarcely anyone in this community were even aware of the young couples matrimonial intentions. Miss Sternberg is an accomplished young lady and will prove a most estim. able life companion for our friend Moy- er. We congratulate him upon the step he has taken, and we hope that good health, prosperity and happiness will be their fortunate lot as the years roll by, Gibson —Thomns, Early on last Thursday morning Mr I. Newton Gibson and Miss Lydia Thomas were married at the residence of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. isaac Thomas, on Thomas street, this place. Only a few invited guests were present at the ceremony after which an vlegant wedding breakfast was served and the young couple then departed on the 9:52 a. m. train for a wedding tour. Their future home will be in a new res. idence on Thomas street, Mr. Gibson has filled the position of baggage master on the Lewisburg rall- road for a number of years and is one of the company’s most faithfal and effi. clent employens, ~You certainly need a new overcoat this winter, Remember that the Philad. Branch keeps them, ~Room too small; goods must go at any price until Feb, Ist ~Cash Tazanr, he pablie schools, after a vacation of two weeks, resumed on Tuesday. ” pie J > y BIRTHS AND DEATHS. THE FIRST REPORT OF THE ASSESSORS. Only two Districts to flenr From An Im- Jortant Resord Twice ns Many Births As Deaths, The last legislature passed an act making it the duty of the assessors to ranke returns of births and deaths in their districts, The records are kept in the Registers office and will in the fu. ture prove of great value in wany ways. At this writing all districts but two are reported, from June 6th, "98, to Decem- ber 1st, '08. The totals thus far are 440 births and 199 deaths. Bellefonte, N. W-—births 3, deaths 10 “ 8. W.—DBirths 9, deaths2. “ W. W.—Births 6, deaths 6, Centre Hall—Births 4, deaths 8. Howgrd-Births 9, deaths 2, Millbeim~Births 7, deaths 6. Milesburg—DBirths 12, deaths 4. Philipsburg 1st W.—Births 7, deaths 3, " 2nd W.—DBirths 11, deaths 1. “ 8rd W. —Births 10, deaths 6, South Philipsburg Births 8, death 4, Unionville—~DBirths 8, deaths 3, Benner—Births 18, deaths 6, Boges E. P.—Births 6, deaths 2. + W. P.—Births 11, deaths 5, i N. P.—Births 8, deaths 0, Burnside—births 2, deaths 2. College, E. P.—births 15, deaths 5, " W. P.—Dbirths 10, deaths 5. Curtin—births 10, deaths 4. Ferguson, E. P.—birtlis 15, deaths 4. " W. P.—births 7, deaths 5. Gregg, N. P.—births 9, deaths 2. “ 8S P— “ E. P.=~births 8, deaths 2. Haines, E. P.—hirths 6. deaths 1. “" W. P.—births 11, deaths 5, Halfmoon—births 9, deaths 5. Harris—births 8, deaths 7. Howard—births 16, deaths 6, Huston—births 13, deaths 5. Liberty—~births 21, deaths 5. Marion—births 4, deaths 2. Miles, E. P.—Dbirths 2, deaths 0. M. P.—births 2, deaths 6. “ W. ¥.—births 8, deaths 0. Patton—births i2, deaths 2. Penn—births 0, deaths 2, Potter, N. P.—births 5, deaths 2. “" S. P.—Dbirths 4, deaths 7. Rush, N. P.—births 16, deaths 3. “ 8. Poo Snow Shoe, E. P.~births 25, deaths 7. " W. P.—~births 12, deaths 4. Spring, N. P.—births 10, deaths 4. “ 8. P. births 10, deaths 8, " W. P.—births 15, deaths 6, Taylor—births 5, deaths 10, Unlon—births 5, deaths 4. Walker— Births 10, deaths 3, Worth—births 9, deaths 3. ————————— a ———— - Ahusive Easonis. People living in the vicinity of Axe. mann informed the writer that a small 18 year-old daughter of David Shawley, of that place, is being zbused nnd neg- lected by her parents, It is related that the poor child is not provided with suf- ficient clothes to decently cover her body. Oftimes during the past momb she has been seen tramping over the ice and snow in her bare feet, or with only old rags tied about them as best she could find to protect herself from the cold. Her garments are mere tatters and dirty rags. In addition to this it is asserted that the father has choked the poor child until black and blue marks could be seen for several days about her throat. At one time por. tions of her hair were tornjfrom her head by ber parents. The poor child's moth- | 5 er is dead and her step-mother is respon. sible for her neglected condition, as the other children of the family are proper. ly cared for. These statements were related in our office by reliable persons from Axemann who inquired as to what course shoutd be pursued by them as they will no longer tolerate such in- human and brutal conduct. If such a state of affairs exist the overseers of the poor should, at once, provide a decent home for this unfor. tunate little girl, and the parents should be haudled before the Quarter Sessions and, if guilty, severely punished. Our Distriet Attorney should investigate this case at once. Decency demands it. Ofoers Elected. On Tuesday the directors of Patrons fire insurance association of this county held tieir annual meeting at the Brandt House. Ihe election of officials for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Pres. ident, James A Keller, of Centre Hall: Vice President, I. 8. Frain, of Marion twp. ; Secretary, C. Dale, Jr., Beoner: Treasurer, W. A. Kerr, of Centre Hill, The abc e gentlemen served last year and were unanimously reelected on see count of the able manner in which they conducted the company’s affairs in the past year, Good ‘News tor Huntingdon. The Iron Car company, a new organ. fzation which supplants the Iron Car Equipment company, announces that the works at Haatingdon will resume at an early date. The chief engineer of the company is G. B.Goofellow, who has for months past completed types of cars that have been accepted by a syndicate in Europe and from which a very large order is expected for cars, The new cars will be built at Hanting. don, which will give employment to several hundred men out of work MAREIAGE LIOKNKES Issund During the Past two Weoks-Tuken From the Docket, § George Harter, . ¢ Nellie N, Gaibrick, » { George Baney, . Pine Grove Mills Mary Ward, - - “ § David T., MeCloskey, t Elsie M, Long, : John T, Bowes, Margaret Kunes, § Jokn Mitchell, - ¢ Frances Bollinger, . ) John H. Detwiler, Anna M, Roush, . $ Ammon A. Stover, - { Mionie O, Stover, . ! Foster W, Frazier, . Annie E. Lee, . . § Sherman L., Spotts, t Dora Gi. White, §{ Luther Campbell, t Annie E. Osman, { Burdine Butler, { Annie MeCable, § Robert 8, Malone, ¢ Della May Taylor, § O. J. Spotts, { Joanna Markle, § William Kelley, ¢ Agnes M. Ulrieh, . (+ Jonathan Shutt, . Aunie Shultz, - ( Elmer E. Taylor, Altoona Maggie Peters, Unionville | A. E. Garbrick, - Zion ( | Marion twp 1 Romola Blanchard Cadiz, O%lo Aaronsburg Aaronsburg Penn Hall Haines twp Tusseyville Unionville Pine Glenn Oak Hall Lemont Howard Nittany M lesb rg Union twp Bellefonte Lock Haven Millheim Potter twp Miles twp Sallie A. Shaffer, Joseph A. Way, Jennie Bush, Fearon Hughes, i, Bella Sheffer, Otto B. MeCoy, . { Ida M. Yarnell, - I. N. Gibson, . Lydia R. Thomas, - f Chas. B. Wagner, Tyrone Union twp Axemann, Bellefonte. . Boggs twp. 1] “ Bellefonte. Liberty twp" Sadie Dellass, " " A. N. Wolfe, i. L Jennie Bare, § Robert B. Montgomery, ! Maggie R. Kane, § Andrew Falaburk, ¢ Annie Haddock, a itn MARRIED—AL the Reformed parson. age at Walker, on Dec. 21, 1898, by Rev. F. W. Brown, Mr. George Harter and Miss Nellie Garbrick, all of Marion township, Centre county. MARRIED—AL the home of the bride, in Zion, by Rev. Diehl of the Lutheran church, on Thursday, December 28th, 1868, Mr. Alf. Garbrick and Miss Sallie Shaffer, both of Zion, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. Rebersburg. - Bellefonte. Axe Mann. Spring twp. A Testimonial, On Tuesday morning Mr. John J. Welch, train dispatcher of the C. R. R. of Pa., at this place, was the recipient of a handsome present as a token of es. teem. It wasa beautiful gold watch and fob from the employees of the Fall Brook railroad with which he was for. merly connected. It was a decided sur prise to Mr. Welch and he certainly afr preciates this testimonial from his for. mer railroad associates, 4. ==lireal reduction sale ut Meyer's Ba zaar for thirty days. If you have any member of your family in a distant state send him or her the CexTRE DEMOCRAT. News from howe is always appreciated. ~Fioe job printing, at reasonable rates at the CeNTRE DEMOCRAT office. Corrected weekly by Geo. W. Jackson 8001 ew wheat, as Donat. ——————————— wheat, Reshel Rye per b — Corn, ars per Vashel, J —— Corn, shelled per bushel. i new | if bunt. ————— ype ———— ——— Bock wheat, I —— Ground p r.perton.... Provisions, GrocRnins 8c. weekly by Baver & Co.) 68, dried, PErPoOunE a ce ee nines Fi 4 Iesdried per pound seeded ....... ——— Beans per quart... - Onions, per bushel... BLOF, POE PORE wercsccc cornea sss Tallow, PAE POI senses cuss soncssrens soians Country [LL LT T—— BUA ss essonsrs sores EE —— (as Hams .... Hams sugar cured... Break dai Bacon. ry Bt pound! Potatoes por b - : per bashel’ HW acre Dried Sweet Corn per pound ue sme 10 GARMANS. Purse Persuaders. LITTLE MONEY COUNTS BIG AT GARMAN'S STORE. SRE LRARER : — > | | ; HH gus HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST from which to choose; just enough to disclose what is being done all through the endless world of merchandise on : JUST IN! We closed a small lot of men’s overcoats; They are worth every cent of $I3, we bought them cheap and you get the benefit. They are on our tables, marked TEN DOLLARS. They are the biggest value we ever offered. They won't last long. SEE THEM. FAUBLE'S STORES BELLEFONTE,
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