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EDITORIAL,
CONGRESS being in session President
Roosevelt, if in earnest, can go gunning
for trusts and tariff reform. They are
more easily to be found than the bear in
Mississippi, and they are the game the
people in general, and the good of the
country in particular, desire to have
brought down.
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THERE is much speculation of late as
to whether Judge Peter P. Smith, of the
Superior Court Bench, will resign, jas
desired by Gov. Stone, as his health ap-
pears to be impaired. It is thought
that such a vacancy would mean the ap-
pointment of Hon. John G. Love, of this
county, who is in favor with the Gover.
nor, for services rendered.
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A GRANGER wanted to know what
business *bird-book’’ Warren had at the
state convention of the grangers at
Clearfield, as a member of that order
is Warren a farmer? Yes, and he makes
it pay too, he farms the "‘bird-book,"”
and makes more out of that than is made
on ten of the best Pennsylvania farms.
He just knows how to farm, for he has
farmed the state treasury by his Bird.
Book these many years. When grangers
mix with that kind of ‘‘farmers,’’ you
can bet your next crop that theres
somethizg rotten in Denmark.
HAMILTON.
AFTER
The North American in speaking of
the seekers after appointments under
the Pennypacker administration, alludes
to ex-Senator Critchfield’s failure to ob-
tain an appointment in the agricultural
department, under the Hasting's ad-
ministration, says :
“Critchfieid’s friends now claim that
he withdrew in Hamilton's favor, after
receiving a promise that Hamilton's
salary of $3000 annually would be divid-
ed with hin and that Hamilton subse
quently refused to split.”
If this is true, and there is reasom to
believe it, as it comes from a man of
prominence, it puts our friend Hamilton
in a position where an explanation is
needed. Hamilton, as a rule, when he
gets cornered is foxy enough to keep his
mouth shut.
It is announced that Hamilton will
not retain bis job under Pennypacker,
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IN GOOD CONDITION.
The Lancaster New Era sent out an
article to the effect that the Grange or.
ganization in this state was going to
pieces, that the membership in ten
years had decreased from 65000 to 12000
and local organizations were weak. The
article attracted attention at the Grange
Convention, in Clearfield last week. In
reply to these statements Secretary All.
man issued the following: .
“The order is stronger in members
and better in spirit in this state today
than il bas been for many years. The
receipts from fees and dues have been
considerably above expenses.”
Members of the Grange in this county
also refute these statements and say the
organization is healther than ever.
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BELLEFONTE'S TYPHOID,
THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA., DECEMBER 18, 1902.
XMAS GREETINGS.
In accordance with our custom, ne
paper will be issued from this office dur-
ing the Holiday season and, as Christ.
mas comes next Thursday, this will be
the last copy for the year 1902. After
six months of coustant toil all connected
with the office feel that they are entitled
to a brief vacation at this season of the
year.
This concludes Volume 24 of Tug
CENTRE DEMOCRAT and marks an im-
portant epoch in the life of the paper, as
it to-day covers a greater scope, has a
larger and wider field for usefulness—
has more
since it was founded in
readers—than at any time
1878. The last
year was one of unusual growth and suc-
cess, as over six hundred new names
were placed on our list with hardly any
To-day the
the paper requires the printing of 3600
losses. regular edition of
copies, about 3500 of which are needed
for the mailing list and the balance are
necessary for employees, advertisers
This breaks the record
in Centre county for newspaper work as
and office use.
it is the highest mark ever attained by
any paper in the county--largely ex-
ceeding any other—in fact, there are
very few county-seat papers in the State
of Pennsylvania, according to the relia-
ble
make such a showing by sworn state-
newspaper directories, that can
ment, as we regularly issue:
Under these circumstances we deem it
appropriate, at this time, to express our
appreciation for this liberal patronage
which we have enjoyed; and have reason
to consider it an endorsement frem the
public of the course pursued in the past
by THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT.
While all
at times there have been errors of judg
men are mortal, naturally
ment, but our motives have ever been to
publish a clean, healthy, wide-awake
paper that would be a fit companion for
children and a welcome visitor at any
fireside. We have no predictions as to
the future other than that our constant
aim will be to give our best service to
the patrons of THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT
in the hope of meriting a continuance of
their confidence and approval.
Thanking our patrons for this kindly
consideration we hope that Christmas
tide may have in store for them many
May
earth and good will among men prevail
tidings of good cheer, peace on
as never before.
We close Volume 24 with many rejoic
ings and few misgivings, wishing one
and all, friend or foe, “A Merry Christ
mas and A Happy New Year
THE EDITORS
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STATE GRANGE OFFICERS.
Clearfield
A combine
The state grange at re
elected W. E. Hill, master
bad put up
this county, to defeat him, but he only
polled 58 out of 475 votes, William Bar-
ret was elected overseer and J. T. Ail
man secretary. The other officers were
re-elected.
In reference to the above we note the
following from the Philadelphia North
American :
“BIRDY"’
Hon. James Weaver, of
WARREN ON HAND,
“Dr. B. H. Warren, of Chester county,
better known throughout the state as
“Birdy” Warren has been in attendance
at the grange meeting, ostensibly as a
delegate, but actually in the more 1m-
portant capacity of representative direct
of the Quay machine. At least that is
the way “Birdy” himself put it when
trying to line up some of the delegates
| for Colonel James Weaver, of Centre
The list of typhoid fever cases in
Bellefonte has not been increased in the
past week, and another death that of
Mrs. Rice followed Wednesday.
The local medical frafernity are now
satisfied as to its origin as they find it |
followed a milk route in the community, |
Samples of this milk from the cans was
sent to a bactereologist at Williamsport
and his report was that it contained |
typhoid fever bacilli in large quantities, |
This is supposed to have gotten in the
milk from contaminated well water ased |
in rinsing out the cans. Milk from
cows is absolutely free from such germs,
Samples of the boro spring water
taken out the reservoir were sent away |
for analysis and the report has not been |
received, i
Attention Smokers.
To introduce the “El Decano” a
genuine Key West cigar, I will send to
any address prepaid, on receipt of $2.00,
a box of fifty Cigar. ik risa
grade piece of goods, an offer
4, a limited time only,
“Havana Surprise” will be sent for
$1.50 od hundred. This cigar is made
from cl
and will give entire satisfachion, Kem
to Wirt, R. DAsw, 872 Broad street,
Newark, N. J.
The President sent to the U. 8, Senate
the names of George F., Stackpole,
Lewistown and George C. Wagenseller,
Selinsgrove, as nominees for postmaster,
~-Get your friend a box of fine flowers,
| leader,
| whether he is in league with Quayism,
from $1.50 np, at Teaman’s.
county, candidate for master.”
“The chief argument used by War-
ren was that the Quay people wanted
Weaver elected, and that the Grangers
ought to have sense enough to do as
Quay wished in the matter; that when
the organization wanted anything at
Harrisburg or from the leaders some man
should be at the head who could go to
the right people and get it.”
During the last campaign Mr, Weav-
er was considered as being a Pattison
granger; but on Senate he opposed
Senator Heinle, who stood for all that
was antagonistic to Quayism. If the
article in the North American correctly
states Colonel Weaver's position, other
members of the Grange from this coun-
ty who were there, certainly know of it.
If Mr. Weaver poses as a grange
all grangers should [know
through the hypnotic influence of the
famous Bird Book Warren, who is gen-
erally looked upon asa Quay tool and
a political corruptionist. Persons in
touch with Warren, naturally incur sus
picion of the community. If vot guilty,
itds best to stear clear of men who are
held in public contempt.
Will Bear the Stars and Stripes,
For the first time since 1869 and practi.
cally since the establishment of the
United States postal system the people
will have the privilege of using a postal
stamp bearing the flag of the republic
with the issuance of the new series of
Jogiage stampa wow in process of yatat,
RECENT DEAWAS.
Mrs. E. 8, Kungs :—Jied at Hublers-
burg Sunday evening fit 10:30 o'clock,
aged 76 years, Deceag:d was the widow
of 8. B. Kunes, who preceded her to the
grave in 1876, She is survived by the
following children : C. S., of Freeport:
II; N. M., and G. M., of Altoona, Pa.:
Mrs. Jennie Brickley, of Romola; Mrs,
Nannie E. Gross, Mrs. F va Beiler, Mrs,
Bertha Fouse, of Altoona ; Mrs. Clara
Trees, of Royer P.O., and Mrs. Lerma
Kern at whose home she died.
JERRY STOVER :—died at his home at
Farmers Mills, Sunday forenoon. He
Was many years a respected resident of
that place, and an upright man. He
Was a consistent member of the Luther.
an church, and his remains were buried |
in the Union cemetery on Wednesday.
ELLERY Gummo :—died in Beech
Creek, Tuesday night of inflammation of
the bowels, He was the son of John E,
Gummo and was 22 years old,
DAnigL Yocum :—one of the oldest
residents of Hublersburg, died yesterday
morning. - He was over 70 years old.
Paralysis was the cause of death, The
funeral will take place Friday morning, |
He was born in Germany and was
years of age. Surviving him are his
wife and two children, Louis and Mrs.
Wm. Markle, all of Hublersburg,
Mus, ANNIE Ung RICE :(~Died yester-
day morning in the Bellefonte hospital
between the hours of 5 and 6 o'clock.
She was the wife of Harry Rice of this
place, and death was due to typhoid
fever. Mrs. Rice was born in Bellefonte
30 years ago and was the daughter of
Christian Uhl, dec’d. Her husband sur-
no
77 |
He suffered a paralytic stroke some | Vives her with the following children
weeks ago, which led to an ending of | Micuie, Mary, Blair and Merril, also a
: |
his earthly career, at the age of about |
| sisters :
57 years. A wife and son, Clayton, sur-
vive to mourn his loss. His aged mother,
now up in the 80's, is also quite ill,
Mgrs. C. T. CHRESMAN
Hall, Monday evening, of heart failure,
The deceased was 54 years of age and |
was a short time previous to her death |
{ Post-Graduate
in usual health, She ate a fairly bearty
supper, and shortly afterward told her |
| trouble and an operation was performed |
daughter, Minnie, that she felt weak and
wished to lie down.
and medical aid was summoned but be-
fore it reached her, she was
human aid. Her husband, C. T. Chees.-
nian, has been in a critical condition for
the past few days from heart trouble.
S. D. and A. S. Ray, of Bellefonte, are
brothers of the deceased.
Mgrs. LucixpA HARPSTER :—relict of
the late Frederick Harpster, died at het
home in
afternoon
Aged 77
ceased
last
minutes of
Unionville, on Sunday
at 1g 2 o'clock.
De.
Centre
years, 3 months, 2 days.
lived all her life in
county, She leaves to surviveher
one
son and two daughters,
Mrs.
and
brother S
to-wit: John
of Clearfield; John
Emma at
B. Taylor, of Hunt
Stewart, of Hunting
Wolislagie
of Union twp. home’
Also one
ingdon; and Mrs
don county. She
sufferer and died
was a long and patient
in the full assurance of
a blissful life beyond the grave.
WitrLiAaxm E. GrAY :— Died at his resi
dence, cast Linn street, Bellefonte, Pa..
on Friday evening, at 6 o'clock, after an
iliness of about tem days with typhoid
fever. For several years Mr. Gray, al
though of apparently stromg physique
and in the glow of health, was a sick
He
rheumatism
man. suffered from inflammatory
and wervous affections
which at times cov pelied him to aban
don his and
in recent terms of
professimal duties, seek
rest, and especially
court. For that reason when he became
ill with typhoid fever, from the start,
the attending physicians from Lock
Haven and Williamsport were here in
consultation, several days prior to his
death, which was due to heart
William Ernshaw
Patton twp.,
failure
Gray was born in
Centre county, on June 14
1860, his age therefore being 42 years
and Mrs
His early life was
He was the sou of Mr Samuel]
T. Gray. deceased.
spent at home on the farm. He gradu
ated at Pena'a State College in 15883, re-
ceiving first prize in the Janior Oratorical
contest.
years’ course in the Albany Law School
and was admitted to the Centre county
Bar, August 23, 1886, and since then ac
quired a large practice in the various
courts, and one whose assistance was |
frequently sought in important litigatioa
Mr, Gray was also prominent in political
lines, having been Republican County |
Chairman for a number of years, fre- |
| ber of years he was a resident of Lan.
quently delegate to
conventions as a the local
stalwart forces. He served one term as
Burgess of Bellefonte and for several
years past was a Referee in Bankraptcy
for this section. On October and, 188,
Mr, Gray was married to Miss Ellen
Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.
Dorsey Green, of Briarly, and niece of
Gen, D. McMurtrie Gregg, ex-Auditor
General of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Gray
and one child, Samuel, about ten years
old survive; also two sisters, Misses
Annie and Nora residing at the old
home. A prominent and active young
practitioner in the full prime of manly
vigor, before whom there was a field of
promise; one whose ability and worth
were duly recognized and established by
individual merit; one who had made a
wide circle of warm personal friends,
and about whom thete was centered an
ideal home for which he zealously
labored and fondly cherished, were prom.
inent traits in the career of Wm. E,
Gray, and are reasons why the an.
nouncement of his death came like a
crash, in our community, It was the
unexpected-—it causes us to pause and
reflect,
Saturday afternoon the Centre County
Bar Association met in the Court House,
where brief addresses were made by
Hon. A. O. Farst, BE. R. Chambers, C.
M. Bower, Wm. C. Heinle, John Blan.
chard, Bilis L. Orvis upon the death of
Mr, Gray.
Col. W. F. Reeder, John M. Dale,
Ellis L, Orvis and John Blanchard were
important state
leader of
| stetter,
| Forcey,
Died at Mill |
She grew worse, |
beyond |
{take place in that city this morning at |
{a great shock
{ Citizens in
Next be entered the law office |
of Hastings & Reeder, and took a three |
| patriots,
mother aud the following brothers and
John Uhl asd Mrs, Emma Ker. |
of Pleasant Gap, Mrs. Kate
of Wilkesbarre; Mrs. Lizzie
Fryer, Coleville; Mrs. Lambert
and Mrs. Minnie Long.
Mrs. JAMES A. McCrain: -Died on
Tuesday morning at 1:30 o'clock in the |
hospital at
suffered from
Susan
New York
The deceased stomach |
from the effects of which she never fully |
rallied,
tooua
The remains were taken to Al.
vesterday and the funeral will
10 o'clock. Tbe news of her death was |
to her many fiiends in
the sympathy
general
Bellefonte, of our |
go out to Mr. Mc- |
Clain in this sad bereavement,
and
She was |
The |
deceased whose maiden name was Mary |
a faithful wife and loving mother
Campbell Brown was the wife of James
A. McClain, formerly of this place but |
late of Spangler,
Altoona.
She was a native of
her hus.
Tho.
of
Harvey Lingle, of |
Surviving ber are
band and the following children:
mas, Nancy, and
James Joseph,
Spangler and Mrs,
Patton She was a member of the Pres.
byterian church.
NICHOLAS BAUER
the town,
an old resident of
and a well known merchant, |
lock at
He had
been in failing health for several years. |
The |
The deceased was |!
died Tuesday evening at 11:10 0'
his home on East Bishop street,
Hisdeath was due to heart disease.
end came suddenly
born in Bavaria and would have been 77
years of age Jan. 1, next. He emigrated
to America when a bov, locating first at |
1844 the late W. F
Reynolds brought him to Bellefonte and
Jersey Shore, In
he has been a resident since with
which be
spent in the mercantile business at Snow
ever
the exception of ten years
Shoe The only office he ever held was
two terms which he served in the Belle.
He was an earnest mem.
f the Catholic church
Surviviug him are his wife whose maiden
McCaffery, and
Vincent, Kather.
counc
fonte
ber { this place
pame was Miss Marion
the following children
ine, wife of Hugh 8. Taylor, Josephine
The funeral
take piace Saturday moaning at ten
and Joho, all of Bellefonte
will
o'clock Interment will be made in the
Catholic cemetery
OUR HISTORICAL
REVIEW
have a history as pioneers, revolutionary
and participants in the civil
war
Christian Dale, the progenitor of the
Centre county Dale family, came from
landing in Philadelphia in
1749, at the age of 16 years. For a nam
Lermany,
caster county but in 1772 he settled on a
piece of land afterwards became part of
Colonel Eli Slifer's upper farm, near
Lewisburg. In 1790 he removed to Cen.
tre county (then Mifflin) in what is sow |
College township,
His family consisted of five sons and |
three daughters—most of whom lived to |
an advanced age. One of his sons, |
Henry Dale, served in the Revolutionary |
war, under Washington, at Brandywine,
Germantown, Trenton and Monmouth, |
Henry Dale was born in 1758 and died |
in 1856 thus making his age 86 years. |
He was 17 years old when the war for |
Independence began. His gun, powder |
born and fork, carried by him during the
war are now in possession of Clement |
Dale, Esq., of Bellefonte. He was the |
grandfather of the present generation of |
Dales in the valley and Bellefonte. Christ
ian Dale the elder, died in 1805 and lies |
buried in the Dale graveyard, on one of |
the farms he cleared when first coming |
iato the valiey.
It is a remarkable incident that nearly
all the land he purchased in 1790 re.
mains in the Dale name at the present
time; the fifth generation of Dales are
now living ou the farms,
Henry Dale is buried in the Boalsburg
cemetery; many persons living in that
community still remember him and
speak of his remarkable activity at the
advanced age of fourscore and five
Vears.
Christian Dale, the (ather of the pres
ent Dales, died at his home near Oak
Hall, Nov. 7, 1885. He was born Dec
ember 6, 1806, During the Civil war
four of his sons entered the ranks as vol.
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