CHAS. R. KURTZ, Ed. and Prop. IT MAY BE JOHN WILSON An Interesting Clue That Will be Investigated. The Slayer of Harry Waterhouse Believed to Have Been Located- -Answers the Descrip- tion and may be Identified. The following article appeared in the daily papers during the past week and naturally has aroused much interest the matter about Bellefoute ‘John Wilson, the man who shot and killed Harry Waterhouse here in Belle fonte September, 18go, and made his escape from the Bellefonte jail December 24 of the same year, has been located in the western penitentiary, according to an ex-convict who has come from there. Wilson is serving a seven-year sentence for shooting a man in a quarrel at New Castle shortly after his escape from Centre county jail. After the New Castle episode, in which Wilson himself was shot twice, he made his escape to Ohio, and getting into trouble there he was sent tojail for two months, when the New Castle authorities had him brought back on a requisition. He was tried, con- victed and sentenced. That was 18g3, so that over two years of his time haye been served. The Bellefor thorities will investigate, and if vict proves to be the right man, he be brought here as soon as released, ¢ here is little doubt that he will be Ricted of murder in the first ree,” Inquiry at the county jail information. and he affair. in de bH District attorney was seen was rather After and upon conditi reticent some » for nce was related The item is correct. who recently returned from the Pittsburg worked Penitentiary, was confined and with a man who in almost every par- of John the ticular answers the description Wilson ; especially so in regard to color of hair, eyes, size, age marks on his arm. The man's sation in regard to Bellefonte suspicion and when accused of this displayed much uneasiness and rassment. It is likely that an effort to investigate this clue. may Pu « oot prisoner. nothing been determined upon, but proper will be by Attorney this matter. Itis proper that thi be settled. It oe “marder will out’’ and in this nr As yet taken District iS an theftime may have come for an unfoldir and detection of the criminal. Death of j B. Fisher On Saturday, December 28, township lost one of its foremost citizes the death of Maj. J enn Hall, His illness began ab sar ago and his system fired. Gangrene in the foot finally sed his death. He was ear. Mr. Fisher came with his family from Berks county in 1842. Was engaged in the mercantile business since, and for most of the time also in the milling busi- ness. He became a member of the Re formed church when 16 years old and has been an active and cousistent mem ber ever since... He was a leading man in that community and was successful in business. Left a wife and four children and one grandchild, a child of a deceas- ed daughter. The two sons, Charles and Frank, have, since they are grown up, been associated with their father in bus- iness. Juterment December 31, the Reformed church, near Penn oi which he had been a member noiting with the charch. His pastor, Rev. F. W. lirown, conducted the eral services, assisted by Rev. D.M. Wolf, D. D., Rev. IL. Kreider Evans, Rev. John M. Evans and Rev. Z. A Yearick. A large nu mber of people were present. by B. Fish bec ame im in his 67th at Hall, since fun Death of Mrs. Robert Foster, After an illnessof about three weeks Mrs. Foster, the wife of Capt. Rolert Poster, died at ber home at State college at 4 ¢'clock Friday morning. The de. ceased was aged about 65 years and had v ay been ill about three weeks when she She contracted an attact of grip and later was stricken down with paral. ysis. The funeral was held on Sunday and largely attended by the many friends of the deceased, Mrs. Foster was a member of the Presbyterian church for over go years. The services were conducted by Rev. Barr, of Princeton, Interment in the Brauch cemetery. Three sons, Thomas, Williga and Robert survive her, flv oster's maiden name was Deli hi, and was born in Beaver town. pyder county, Pa. Married in Robert M. Foster, of Union Co, moved to State College 1856, . Foster organized Company d became its captain. He was July and, 1863. In ¢d to Union Co, College in 1877, ded. Ww IMPORTANT INNENTION, Arthur K 1d-money advocat Almost two years ago the free nage, sous itson, of Philadelphia came to this eyer since has been engaged in experi menting on his invention, a free pit fuel It 18 began work 10 run Mr gas generator, five years since first the worked nig upot DOK of a fortune, ; crowned = lor genet has now been ut im constru {| furnace x here are and no px G- genera. pose of utilizis facture of fuel gas for same plan that power furnished \ by the Niagara Pow mpany. | ie burg, Philadelphia a York man- ufacturers and capitalists are here m large r of firms ha offers for its manufac The Bellefonte Gas Companie some generator of under one am heat plant WOLFS STORE Welcome 18¢6 To Onto Mr gone to Ohio. Whe stay we did not lear: Weaver has has gone to INPHILADRLPRIA Mr. Wallace Krid- er and family, and Miss Lizzie Hoster- man are at this wriring, spending about ten days in the city of brotherly love | (Philadelphia.) WEDDING (A very pretty wedding | took place en Christmas day, at the | residence of Cyris Zeigler. [are Mr. Wm. K The parties Haines, from Haines | township and Miss Ella C. Zeigler from | | this place, Wagrish them a happy life. | REVIVAL Rly. Kepter is at this writing is holding a protracted meeting seckers. The Gilbert Brothers have taken the contract to chopa lot of cord wood for Newton Brungart, each bought a horse from Wm. Douty recently. Mr. A. E. Strayer was to Lamar one day last week on business. Mr. Harry Bair and family from Reb- ersbury were at Mr. James Neese's last Sund | twelfth interest in a lot of ground { one-third interest in Centre Hall Messrs, J. C. and Clayton Auman have | URWYOIT AN 4 / nix BELLEFONTE, PA., THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 1806. LEGAL INTELLIGENCE Gathered From the Various Of- fices. As Recorded for the Past two Weeks—Large list of Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers——Trial List for January Court MARRIAGE LIC 1 Whittaker, eunie C Hampton, Daniel McMonigal Emma Ewing ENSES ‘dwar {1 1] John Barto, . Anpa M Masterson John Slega Anna Haffles John C. Beg Bessie Whipt Wa ALS LoAlLdd Spring Mills Penn Hall TE TRANSFERS Thompson to Jessie 1 Worth townsh fonte borough for $400. Anna Barnhart et Baron to J. B. Hou. deshell, so acres and g4 perches of land n Boggs twp., for §40 Musser et ux to David G. Et 4 Emanuel s 10 ACTes Ol ground in College twp es et ux to Miss Spr Elizabeth, ¥ own ship, rround in john M Walker for £15 Michael Reagan ct ux to Beech Creek R. R. Co., a tract of land in Snow Shoe twp. for $300 i twp, Wagner's heirs to George a tract of land in Union Michael! Rishel's adm's to William P Rishel, a tract of land in Gregg twp., for $2917.65 Henry Boozer etuxto BE. M in same borough, for $2083.13. Luther Guiseyite et ux to Henry T Zerby, 4 tracts of land in Haines twp., for $4150 Susan Bllenberger, to Geo. W. Ellen. | berger, 157 acres and 157 perches of land in Ferguson township, for $4,000. {at this place. Result thas far, two | A. M. Hoover to Bella J. Hoover, one- in Milesburg borough, for fs0. E. M. Huyett et ux to W. G. Rearick, foun- dery and machine shops, for $1750. Adam Heirkheimer ¢t ux to Wilson | Dillen, 2 acres land in Huston township, for $as. Jane Ellenberger et al to Elizebeth Singel, a lot of ground in Half Moon twp for $30. John Sheetz to 8, J. Shunk, lot of Woodring, | Huyett | | and W. O, Rearick, one-third interest in | & half acre of ground in Centre Hal? bor. ough, and one-third interest in lot No. 3 | ground in Hailles twp,, for $20. Wm Hess et ux, to Hannah Cartright, land in Rush tw Aaron Willia Williams, 25 acres Ig in ship. John P. Con 3} bracts al, to G R Worth town- $200 lo, sheriff, to John M Dale, 1 in Snow Shoe and $100. ux, to Ira ian Jurn- side townships. Frank Rudy ct and Calvin £m $175. Ira Gates et ux, $100 Mustray, Gates, land in Ferguson twp. J. C. Gates et ux, to 2 lots of land Laura Mu in Ferguson twp, : Nancy r township for $11 ux, to Nan lor twp, for $58.62 Home Rish Ins. Co Me Dow W. Campbell va Andrew Ly iam Benner. Fred Decker, et al vs tie ager Mig Mich : Co. vs anovan vs. OO. L. Schoonover, John Holand vs. Ed 8. Wi and Hughes, et al pou & Co. vs. Brandman & Gelf Philipsbur T.R. Co or 8 Jos. Ross vs. Cent W. S. Big ough Ww ow va. (). } or J. McGowan, ad ve. Mary Don Barnes vs. LL. C Wm. H. Taylor vs Weaver vs Brnton James A. Linge James | Dwelling House Ins. Co, Susan Miles vs. Boro. of Milesburg Wm. J. Thompson vs. Wm, Parker, | et al W. F. Reynolds vs. Margaret Brocker- | hoff, et al. Thos. Watson vs, J. M. Green, admr McClain & Cook vs. J. M. Green, admr. .——— BAILEYVILLE NrWs James Irvin and family paid his moth. er a visit on Christmas. A quiet wedding occurred at Rock Springs last week. They were expect inga serenading but Jimmy was too smart for them. Never mind, Jimmy, | you will get it if it is a year from now. 1 am sorry to say that some Christmas eve and had a regular bar room racket in the post office. of such outlaws ought to get them a tin rattle so that they can amuse themselves at home, I don't see how Sam got in for a share of rabbits that was caught on Saturday by W. 8. and D. N. But he is always in for anything good to eat, ANNOUNCEMENT. We authorized AHA the name of Jain dr emit SRE SRE an sion of the Lol reid of our | | brightest boys went to Rock Springs on Parents A FARMERS INSTITUTE To be Held at Uuionville, January 6th and 17th. Topics that will be Discussed and some of the Prominent Speakers who will be Present It will be an Interesting Session The following i the Fi: i Methodist church, the n Iss Armer il auspices Board of I riday Meet at Prayer Organization evervone i The interesting part of the If th are any questions co farm in- terests upon which yi ire informa- tion write it out and put it i the ques. tion box. Some one will found to answer il gente Brery subject pre Spe akers will be open for discussion. For additional information address, ’ Joux A. WOODWARD, Howard, Pa Member of State Board for Centre county. a First Wife Caustd His Arrest Robert C. Lyle was arrested in Bell. | SCHOLARSHIP... SEE PAGE # VOL. 18. KO. x». PINE GROVE MILLS Ferguson ‘ersonals, ne to spend m Water of Bell one of pending Miles st energetic hum last tem 1 whole graphes, 5 visit Jal bury to the Jared riman which first of vile and Bellwood, in tic con- try bud school trictly will e- man’s man’s woman's woman's et wor umber of ke his has TCRC- srrow and sce Lmas z § ay ol no the merry, are une by 1 turn out ! Also glctown, and Gap bride several of the niller. Pleasant the quite a about town of late. ur oldest citinens, andiasoldier during both Me xicmn and il war bas been sick for s¢wme but is being carefully looked after wembers of the G the nrades and Walker has had a very y, which co npelied ] for about a week. 1¢ also been confined Mr. Ja severe attack of (ning her to close her schox Mis to the house for Mary Port h TAY eral days coh Weaver is somewhat better - WALLACE RUN RIPPLINGS, Rev. Kelley, the UU. II. minister, started a protracted meeting in this place E. R. Hancock, the Marsh Creek wood last Friday andl lodged in jail here | school teacher, has been confined to the on the charges of desertion, immorality | : and having two wives. In 1888 Lyle, house with neuralgia for a few days. PARTY There was a party at Mx. then a resident of) Centre Hall, this | John Witherite's on last Friday making county, married & fliss Keller, a mem ber of one of the best families in that road and getting wood. Many of the citizens turned out and a large amount place, whom he deserted after the birth | of work was done of a child. He wenl to Bellwood and i NO BETTER : We are sorry to say that married another gif), who has borne | the health of A. C. Witherite is no better, | him three children. JA week ago the | We hope he may | wronged wife learned the whereabouts of her husband, ana warrant was at once issued. The officer succeeded in locating his { man at Bellwood; L¥le secreted him. | self in a house but was finally captured, | On Monday Lyle was released from jail |by giving bail for his appearance at | mext term of court. - -—— i Father Peter Brady. | Rev. Peter Brady, pastor ofthe Roman | Catholic church at Osceola Mills, died early Thursday morning Dee, 26, after a brief illnes, at the age of 45 years. Fath. er Drady was well k throughout this end of the state, . | much suffering. She | and seven children to mourn her | held by t reputation of a improve in the near fa ture. He is one of the oldest and most respected citizens in this neighborhood. DRATH Mrs. Andrew Barret, died at her home in Holts Hotlaw, Monit; y, after a long lines Dee ow. a husband death. The remains were interred in the Mesiah smetery January 1, "gb roo 4A One of our schoo! boys was attending the chicken and waffle supper, Citizens hook & ladder com- He was introduced to one of g ladies, and gi enw oung and progressive cung school teacher, but when he / en, by her side and began tg with her she up and le young lady a ard said not believe that he was a for hie did not look like one. lawyer the pext the, i Eo any. ilesburg’s
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