THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA., FEBRUAR &he Centre Democrat, S———— CHAS, R. KURTZ, - - - PROPRIETOR FRED KURTZ SR. {en TORS. CHAS. R. KURTZ, } CIRCULATION OVER 2830. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION ; ROBUIAE PTIOB.cvscsrrccreinss vesvicsss sone $1.50 per year MH Paid in AQvance....ovue. « JO © With N. Y. 3 ta Week World....... 1.65 * EDITORIAL, COUNTY FINANCES. One of the gratifying features in the Financial Statement issued last week by the Commissioners of Centre county is that the assetts over liabilities is £25.737.- 03, with a cash balance in the treasury of $11,672 76. During the past year there was a decrease in the assessed valuation of about £200,000, which cut down the available revenues cousiderably. Then the county had two upexpected, rather unusaal, bills to pay during the year, The first was the Sheriff Condo item for the destruction of the Ettlinger property at Woodward of $1,805 03, and the cost of the turnpike condemned between Nittany and Brushvalley, amounting to over $1800. The liabilities of the county are now about four thousand, while last year they were nine, and the previous year were over thirteen thousand, Another good showing is that all out. standing duplicates, exceeding the 2-year limit, have been settled by the Commis. sioners insisting upon prompt work of collectors. When they came into office there were 32 unsettled duplicates on hand from the former republican board. Such delinquency is not to'erated now. For this they highly. In the last statement of the republican board aggregating $400 were found for extra clerical hire for a single year. board bas paid only $10 for that purpse Quite a difference. are to be complimented items about In two years the present During the years 1900 and 1go: the present board has paid off outstanding notes to the amount of over $5000 vearly. were 04 ; This careful management again; de- The expenditures during 1899 $64,023 76 ; 1900 dropped to $62 502 and last shows spite the decrease in revenues, extraordi- nary expenditures, the balances every time show that the present Democratic Board of County Cmmissioners bave been careful and prudent, and conduct ed the public affairs with integrity, wisdom and discretion. It is seldom that complaint is beard from the pub lic in regard to their treatment at that office, as these officials are always court. eous and obliging, yet firm in the per- formance of their duty, and ever guarding with jealous care the trust reposed in them by the public. The tax rate has been 3 mills, which is among the very lowest in the state. Sev. eral years ago it was 3'5. It is not like. ly to drop below 3 mills as the appro- priation for the soldier's monument, of $10,000, will have to be met in the course of a few years and at a 3 mill rate there should be a surplus on hand, under care. fal management, to meet the same. The tax pavers of Centre county can congratulate themselves that they have no County debt and the tax rate is among the lowest in the state, year were $61.061 41 SPRING ELECTION. Next Tuesday, 18th, is the day for holding the regular spring election, at which time you elect men to fill your local offices. Most of the taxes paid are applied directly to your local needs, such as for the maintenance of your schools, support of the poor, improve. ment of the roads, etc. These are mat- ters of more importance to the average tax payer than the affairs of county, state or even national government, as they more directly affect your welfare. For these reasons it is highly import. ant that you are interested in the result of the election in your respective dis tricts. See that only good men are chosen to fill the positions where your taxes are disbursed. Often men, who are vo! qualified, by some bad manage. ment at the caucuses, are nominated, This happens on both tickets. Where men are notoriously unfit for public po- sitions, it proves a misfortune to elect them. At our spring elections local jealousies and petty spite too often prevail. Many men go to the election and work diligent. ly all day for the simple purpose of gratifying some small personal grudge, thereby often defeating the best men on “& ticket. All this is wrong; it is a grievous mistake. Rlections are held for securing good men to ill the import: | ant offices, and should not be allowed to | degenerate into a contest of bitter fac- tions which engender feuds that cause continued tarmoil and strife in a com. munity, Blection day is the oce time in the year when sound judgment should con- trol the actions of men-—good citizen. ship should prevail, Keep these thoughts in mind and next | Tuesday exercise your right to vote ac. cording to your best judgment, and you | will have done your full duty, People who attempt to re To a re at odds, indulgent husband is all he doesa’t indulge too even with MEEK-HARRIS LIBEL SUIT. The action in the Clearfield county court brought by State Treasurer Frank Harris, of Clearfield, against P. Gray Meek, editor of the Watchman, at this place, was concluded last Saturday morning with a verdict of “Not Guilty, but Mr. Meek pay the costs.” This case | attracted considerable atteution owing to the prominence of the parties and the loiig 31st of state politicians summoned by Mr. Meek to testify as to the corrup. tion in the last legislature and in which Mr. Harris was a very spicuous figure, The hope that some body con. spicy testimony would be adduced from these on the stand kept all attention on | the result of the trial. The case would have but there trouble in getting the various witnesses come up sooner was to Clearfield and bench warrants had to be issued. When the trial was taken up on Friday there was a legal battle as to the admission of testimony but the court's ruling prevented Mr, Meek from getting any of the noted politicians on the stana and the sensations expected did vot ma. terialize. The verdict is a surprise to Mr. Harris and his politi al backers who are finding much trouble in the job of character building, by prosecuting democratic pub lishers. Mr. Meek feels that he has been vindicated by the The docket costs in the case amount to about verdict, $48 while the expense for his numerous witnesses may be quite large, if all who traveled there on passes should charge him full mileage. The result of this case establishes a fact that men who do not want to have their former careers ventilated had bet. ter not aspire for office or punish and persecute a newspaperman for performing a duty to the public, — . : Tag the 148th, known as the Centre county Regiment, Wednesday Thursday of next week, will be a notable affair, at the be present, and have a good time what Bellefonte On reunjon of hetter on 19th and 20th, and which many of survivors will d that's has in store t there ve page give the regiment, and a complete roster of the The this as a which bas been running through our issues for terans our front we an interesting history of seven companies from this county Centre Democrat publishes chapter in its Historical! Review over a year, and it constitutes matter de. serving a large space in the history of Centre county, hence we devote almost an entire page to it. Read the deeds of the 148th, and lay by the Democrat for reference in the fate re, valor that crown as the facts as given are accurate and have been compiled with care MAxv of our exchanges note the fact that the financial statement of Centre county shows it te be We feel proud of it too. Follow the example of the voters of this county, brethren, and elect honest and competent officials and the same results will follow. Econo my-—not stioginess—is the aim of the county fathers that old Centre has been choosing. out of dein THR papers bave had little discussion this year on Bellefonte boro politics. The people are personally acqgaainted with the various nominees and comment is hardly necessary. It is up to the tax payers 10 vote for what they want. They should know who are deserving support. Trouble at Clearfield. At the inspection of Company E, Fifth regiment, National Guard of Penasylva. Ba, ou Wednesday evenirg, sth, at Clearfield, about ba!f a dozen members of the company appeared at the armory under the influence of liquor and dering inspection became insubordinate, refus ing to obey the commands of the officers They engaged in a fisticuff a fair, and the proceedings were altogether dis. graceful. General Gobin, commander of the third brigade, was present, and 80 was Maj. John 8. Bare, commander of the first battalion of the Fifth regiment, The resignation of Captain Johns I. Wat son has been received by Col. Burchfield commander of the Pifih, who approved and forwarded the paper, and issued an order directing First Lieutenant John F, Weaver, Jr, 10 take command of the company, The extreme penalty that can be imposed in this case, is a Boe of one hundred dollars for each of the of. ' fenders, or go 10 jail for thirty days in defanit of payment, and be dishonorably discharged from the service, Oa Monday H. 8. Taylor, Capt. of Company B, this place, received orders from the head officers of the regiment to | go to Clearfield on Friday to open al “Summary Court” at Clearfield and take | testimony in the above affair, ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Centre County Demooratio Primary Kise. tion wil: be held Saturday, Mm convention, Tuesday, June wa, oe; Yount Rares: Congress #4, Senate 87. iatn w, Swerit i Tromsures ¥ Sa 40 hagistatur missioner positively in advance, Candidates publishing announcements under this head m alo Rote nine coun ehalrman and pay — foe, il ud : pa Sthlog in Jlerogation of any Sandidate will tment not " Toth thei? AS Mdver line each issue, ath A w | Grim, | Howe MEMBERS 148th REGIMENT. Continued from Ist page. Deininger, A. O. Dale, Sqlomon Deckert James Eymier, William D Emerick, Jacob Edleman, Ellas *ulmer, Isaiah Fulmer, WHiliam Fulmer Levi H Fleck James M, Fenny, Nelson Furley, Samuel K Grim John Adm Guelser, Mathias Glibert, Moses Gilbert, Kamuel Grove, Martin | Garret, Grin Gilbert, Noah Held, Charles H Josiah Heckert, Tobias T, Helman Henry Hanley, Wm. M Harper. Simon Hatley, John W Johuson, Jacob D Kreamer, Gldeon Kreamer Kileinfelter Kora Lanich George W Air san Parks, John I ish. John E Rosenberg, Frank Hoof, John Handall, John H Reeder. John ¥ Roush, Jackson E Strong, John Strayer Samuel Stover, Ellas Shively John W Bionebaugh David Nixes Josiah Smith, Levi H Stover, Simon Stevens, John 8 Troutman, Martin Weiser, Charles 'W Werlich, Thomas G Whipple, A. B Yebb, Jacob J. Wiler Philip Wolf, William Wilcox, Isaac © Womdring Philip ight, William Fi klin Company “B."” Weaver Corp DD. Harper, Mit Lu Min Nearson a Rd 5 oo - Company arner. James artin Henry arson William lark William arner William ampbell William ronamilier Dearm nt Dorman Fulton Fink Jas P Jacob Liwellyn Abraham Martin Abraham KE Abus Grater Robert Gates George Gates Daniel Gill Samuel Her hberger. Jonas Hoover Samuel Hite avd NH Helligstein Johnson Andrew Jowes William H Johnston baugh. J. ( John ton J Jackson. John Kreps David Kine Andrew J Koontz Isiah Lytle. William Lambert William Lyman Herbert W Lee Joseph Lyman A N Lawson, Samus! Lytle Ephraim atts. Fabian Reuben Neigfred WwW Mars le. Henry Mastly Joh Hh Mathews George M Mays Miles M Me Bath, Thomas Melywowell John Melvason John Neil Robert ¢ Nicholas Samuel Norris Wm. H aman | (raamay Lieorge ngton Henry JW Archibald 8 Pottsgrove, 4 Rosa [avid Abraham Heury th Henry William Henry Kherwond James Stickler. William Shields FP Spicher Mi Smith David G Saders J Nwiler Christian Rhriver J W Sherman James RB Mowers J Begnor Simon Neese Jacob Tate EU FP Thomas John Truckenmiller, 2 Vaughn hristian Whitehill! Andrew Will ams Thomas West John BR Ward Anus Yetters Jo.eph Company “D.” Capt. Andrew Musser, Corp, W.P Holloway, A Int Ia F. Musser Mia, = - D. Kurtz Nergt. J R “ REECE A. Rinehart J K Thomas, Burchfield, Eamonds, m Gemmill, J Fleming. Ir LL Kerr, * JH Odenkirk, “ Jt Rote, ’ 8 Vonada C.F. Speaker, DD. Holloway, W. J Mektond, Jacob Cory, t ¥. Johnson, Jas. Oaman, Wm. Bible, Wm Weaver, 30 Holo ‘ 0 ay, * F. Mattern, tal Ary fol Miller, arshal, IW { Ben IW A | George BW T. R. Davis, LL. H Davidson, F. Durst, John Durst, J. Dunkle, DD, Ktters, JL KEvens, W. D Eddy Ww. Elliott, J. it Fortney, A Fisher, ). ¥. Fortney, DH. Harpster, I Hoover, 8. H, Hollaway, A Hull Helm Imboden, hoch Kreamer, G. W, Palsgrove, A.A. Rankin, George Reeser, J.C Relfsnyder, C.D Runkle, W. A. Reed, U. A Ramsey, J. Ree or, J. Y. Stover, J. Stare, T D Rwover, J BShirey 8 Bhuman, C.J. Smith, Stull, nweoney, shirk Bwishiey Muttie KE. Sherman, HB. Bmith, Stover J. Stover Namuael Shanon H. Blaymen LH oJ. | 5) H | 8) I) LF I » i Company Frees Lompany “'G i frinsaner, ohn Glibert Geo A Gilbert Wm N Gross Jackson Hartley, FF.» Hess Jonathan Hoffner, Holahan amin Housel, Samuel Hamer, Ishler Ishler I. Johnstoubaugh samuel Kelley, eorge Koon Roonsman Martin, Miller uben Page ' Pittman lumbarger, Nueetwoosd VV, Mtarliper, PF Stariipes CC. Sellers W Shires H Swinehart, DD. Shoemaker SH Sayder PI A TY sn peon W. A Thompson George Wasson George A Went, WwW. Wingard John WN yiand Jd A Williams William Williams 8 WW. Webb H.H Yarnell George WW. Yariett, J.T. Young John E. Yontz Company “H." Capt. G Istit J. 1 JB Alex o 14 W Cook, Gibb i. A . Bayard Ist Sergt. J bi SK. McKinley, Wm Ward H. K. Miller, 1. loden Corp. KE. Klinger, A. Fairlamb, G. A. Bayard H.H. Montgnt'y, Johnson H. Stephens, A. Fugate, » Sanders DH. Bagmg'd'r, * 8. B. Wyland, : John Freeze, Wik. snyder Farosier, hards kburne, Corp he jes A. Fleck No Randers, "8 Hi M. B. Lucas, Mue FRIVATE® Butler, 8 Beals, J. RK Cassady, R Carlton J. W Crissman J. A Close a Clapp ( openhaver, W.B Clark M Garrett, o', Gahagan, J WW, Gunsalius 8. Green J. Gephart, T Gosnian 1, Judson anes unter ra . ngram Lewis W, Jones. Bdward P. Jones Yeorgs 1. Johnston n Johnston “ten ol 3 Ine. Hen Hine rid x. Lucas Wm. J Lebkecher. M Ludwig Wm Myton Thos W Miller, Wyrman, 8 Montgomery W. F MeKinney Wm Melntire 8 Mot lellan A. J, Newoumer, Jno. B Oliver William Orvis. William Runk. Osear L. “a M Rankin Jno KM. Frederick, Spotts Jacob Stiner, David Sanders, T. B, Bleere Jumes A, Stonebraker, Vaient'ne Sweetwood Amos Nweetwsod lsane Newart. James Test. James M. Hil dohn 4, “Iriel Samuel Walker. "hip Wen Wh Wittiaine Jon wR A Y 13, 1902. WwW Montgm'y H. Neimaz, ‘vier Frants, MeDonald, R.A. Cassady Wm. Yeager, miliar names : Sloyers, 7: Weavers, 4; Mussers, 4 ; Holluwavys, 4 ;: Ammermans, 6; Portneys, 2; Kurizs, 2; Forsters, 2; Shaffers, 4 ; Wolfs, 8; Williams, 5; Wil sons, 2 ; Smith, 7; Fulmers, 3; Grims, 2; Gilberts, 3; Kreamers, 2 ; Ishlers, 2, COURT PROCEEDINGS, (concluded from last week) Lehigh Valley Coal Company vs. Jacob Folmer, administrator, of ete , of Patrick Ward, Sr., Patrick Ward, Jr., John Gun. salus and Patrick Kelley, summoned in assumpsit, plea non assum psit, This case is from Snow Shoe township and was brought to secure on an estrepment bona given plaintiffs in order to remove timber from a tract of laud cut by de fendants on land claimed by plaintiffs in an action of ejectment, which suit was finally determined in favor of the plain. tiffs, and suit brought on the bond given by the Wards, Mr, Kelley being { ceased, no conld be maintained { against him and plaintiffs suflered a vol. uniary non suit Ww... | liam Boal, trustees for the Centre Hall | congregation of the Evaneelical Associa | Hou ve, Joseph Alters, J. S. Dauberman, J. A. Krumbine and J F. Smith, trust ees de suit {of the United Evangelicai church of | | Centre Hall, summoned in | plea pot guilty, This case is from Cen. ¥ “ ” . yi i Farner, D. G, Tressler, and Wil. ejeciment, | pueLic BALE FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS. One and one hall mile east of Bellefonte iw Boring twp., on Cameron Buroside's farm on the Jacksonvilie road, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12h at § a wm following : 1962 the undersigned will sell the Colts, 10 mile Cows SZ year oid Hellers thoroughbred imported Nehrop shitre Buch LIVE 8STOUK ~ year old Jersey Bull, | Zysar old > Yeurs old } Bhoais Brood sows. | thor 6 Work Horses, 2 Mares with red Tom) Yearling " ’ of \ Pr yi \ mhorthorn dull i J yearling Shorthorn Bull, 25 well bred Ewen, 1} bred Poland China Boar mths old Hg 1 me IMPLEMENTS fiver Chil Albright « od Piows HUIVators Harrows, Roller broad wheel Deering Mower, two wagons, Empire } ders, Corn Plant Ke hay ! all kmnds of Harpess Household goods and cles too numer i% Lo ment new Deering Binder fert “re ZF, grain dri Self ra Aher art ale W. MORRIS FUREY THURSDAY, MARCH 20» wt 1 lowing m., the undersigned w | LIVE STOCK tre Hall and grows out of the division of | | the Evangelical church in nineties, when the 1 church was first organized after the sep the early | united Evangelical aration growing out of the split of the | General Conference of that denomination, | one thereof meeting in Indianapolis and | the other in Philadelphia and after con | siderable litigation the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania decided that the Indian apolis conference was the which also gave properties in trust for the Evan. : he t ference, decision church Relic al the Indianapois congregation to adherents of confer oe, i " was included the Centre Ha ROD § par Was never the As me rented the an when iefended Al not show ths trustees of the church records s * not allowed to show after their juror and the case was making strong efforts to evidence fivally withdrew a » at the get in costs of the plaintifis IMPORTANT VIECTMENT CASE, last week an important ejectment was tried before Judge Lov ing the title 10 the lands of a number of farmers iu the vicinity of Zios and Hecla. The trial of the case occupied three full days and was desperately fought, inch by inch, during the entire progress of the tri The question in- voived was one of location, and the tests. Chm ny 1egular con- | the | d FARM IMPLEMENTS Flows, Harr r ering Mower, Gy wa, Cultiy mony of the surveyors was the principal evidence adduced The plaintiff, Richard |. Gibbs, claim. ed title to the land in dispute ander a survey in the name of J. J. Liogle, and the defendants. H. A Brungard, Wm B. Shaffer, Isaac Stover, Wm Bilis Yonada, A. G Hoy and Isaac in the name of warrant of 1854 and Gerbrick, J. A William Wistar. The located m 18¢cs, that in 1793 and located in 1824. The de. fendants having the older utle, even if both tracts were located on the same ground, would be entitled to the land, but the plaintiff claimed that the Wil ham Wistar, the defendants’ tract, was {originally located about a mile south and east of where defendants claimed it to be located, and that where his tract | was originally located the land occupied by it was vacant, The question raised involved the loca: {tion of all the lands between Zion and | Hecla, north of the Main Nittany valley road and south of the valiey line on the | Marion township side of the Middle | Ridge | The jury, by this verdict, on Saturday | afternoon sustained the location cuntend. | ed for by the defendants. Ex Judge A | O. Furst and Reeder & Quigley repre. | sented the plaintiff, and Clement Dale and Orvis, Bower & Orvis the defendants, UBLIC SALE FauM STOCK AND INFLENMENTS 1 wile north of Fiedler, in Haines twp. on THURSDAY, MARCH ath, 1002 At Sa. m. the following estate of J. 8. Arney, deo'd LIVE STOCK 7 Good horses, span of good mules abont % yrs old. 12 milch cows, 2 Bulls, I§ head soung cattle, several Mellers with ealves, Brood sows with pigs, 16 Shoats, ot of chickens, IMPLEMENTS 1 Binders, 2 Mowers, # h p Empire Separator, Clover Huller, Thrashing machine apd Shaker, 0M leather belting, ¢ fanning mills, Grain Drill, 24h wagons, Tb wagon, spring wagon, buggy. cutter. 2 Bob sleas | Cuitivalors of them good as new with Corn Planter attached, ? Spring Harrows, 4 Plows, May Rake | afth chain and cable chains, ¢ sot of good tug har ness set of light harness, single harness Collars, Bridles and Fiynets, Grind stone, 2 grain eradies, May Fork with rope and pullies HOUSEHOLD GOODS Cider barrels and vinegar, some applebutter, fron kettle, meat stand, cream separator in €o0d condition, steel banger. oook stove, coal sove, lot of tubs, washi ine, Jot of ear pet, chairs, tables sinks CHARLES SMITH, Adme URLIC SALE: FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS In Haines township, | mile north of Pledler postoMan, on TUESDAY, MARCH 10th, 1, 5 Good 1 fine Brood Mare. § mules, 11 0d ot ass Pall. IT Yommtie — \ Hay Sakes, | Reif rake new VP A PLANING MLL MACHINERY: B. Yonada, | P. Bickel under a survey | the plaintiff was issved in | under | which the defendants claimed was issued | SAL¥ MSTOCK AxD Iv : P BL Far EMNEFTS on shat is known as the Dr. Bate's farm | mile east of Gatesbr re SATURDAY, MARCH 2204, 100 Gates w sell “ head of horses Ine I Day mare 5 yours oid mare 7 yours d years old bay horse 12 years old. 1 bay mare years old bay mare 15 years ola bay hose years od, bay colt 2 years old. 5 mileh cows will be fresh about time of sale | Hearford bul, I8 head of young | callie and calves, lot of sheep, 2 | Chester white brood sows, | Jersey | shoats, : | IMPLEMENTS 1 &horse wagon 4inch tire, | new Conkiis wagon wise Kramer wagon. Jseated pri wagon, | Jop buggy, 2 pair of bob sony { sleigh. rw tuckeys Eran drill, Hower grale drill, Champion binder. 2 Champion MOWers, Penna. cultivator with corn planter attach ment, American cultivator, steel land roller. 8 Oliver plows, £ spring tooth harrows | weader, 1 fanning mill, bay rope and tackle 2 sets harness, | set chain harness, | sot double driv Ing harness, single driving harness collars, bridies. ete , full set of butcher tools, 2 cook stoves, | hard ooal stove, iron kettle. 1 Key. stone dehorner. Geo. Waite, Auct LA GATES udir I» r—. 1 gray mare § ed boar, 1 UBLIC SALE FARM 8TOOK A¥D INrFLENENTS 2 miles east of Bellefonte near the Advent church on WEDNESDAY MARCH ®t at fam. LIVE STOCK f work horses. 2 Symar old, 21 mileh cows, some will be fresh by time of sale |} hailer, § shoats, Smo old, 17 shoals ‘me. old sows 1% head fine sheep, IMPLEMENTS: Deering binder with truck, 1 Ohle ROWer Hagerstown viain dnl with fertilizer, Whille bd RUM Spring grain drill, Alber ght suikey oul tivalor, double walking cultivator, i re planters: ope Is double row Albright planter another is Orntre Hall planter gosd as new, 2 top buggies p'arform spring wagon with pode, 2 palr Bob sleds—one new. J hay rakes. " new, 0.1 C. hay tedoer, fanning mil, 2 Mar oon bay forks with and pulleys, 2 Oank in wagons —one is new 2 pair hay adders 2 ft long. land roller, 2 spike 100thed has spike hariows, potato plow, corn ser South Bend plows - metal beam plow 1 Bess, trace harness, sel double driving ness with flynets, single driving harness fiynets, 6 air dey) fynets, oo dlrs, Br forks takeh dou And single trees corn, o1y-tal er WIEN 47 gal glass ans, 2 large dinner bells 2 eopper (3 rhe has pot stirrer, eros cut saw, olover reed sewer cook stove. parlor steve, cloek , sewl chine, lawn mower, grind stone and household furniture, 5 Goheen, Auct GRO, W, GruBRIOK., 2 year vie, f igre wruod UBLIC SALE, Fans S100K A¥D IMPLEMENTS. 8 miles Kast of Bellefonte. sale at # 5. m. FRIDAY MARCH 30h, 102. 3 Wark horses, 10 m blooded short. hin | Th tw G. W. WOLF, Fiedler, Pa. .
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