THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA., AUGUST 6, 1903. BELLEFONTE AND VICINITY The Local Happenings Condensed in Short Paragraphs EVENTS WORTHY OF MENTION What Has Transpired at the County Seat—Movements of our People— Personal and Social Events—Lo- cal Items Always Desired. —The oats crop in this county, on most farms, will be a full average. — The Reformed congregation will pic- nic at Hecla Park to-morrow, August 7th. Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Boal, of Wash- ington, D. C., are guests of Mrs. Long- well. — Blackberries are very plenty in the mountains and fine in quality; they are sold at scts per quart, —Frank Naginey is having a hot water system placed in his new resi dence, on High street. —W. H. Tibbens, adm'r, the farm of Jacob Tibbens, public sale, in this issue. advertises dec’'d, at —Miss Harriet Gilbert and Frank Hall, of Harrisburg, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ross A. Hickok. — Mrs. Thos. Moore and daughter Hel. en, of Philadelphia, are visiting friends and relatives in Bellefonte, —S. F. Reasner, of State College, a pleasant caller, Monday; entre Hall. d Helen {in was also Kerstetter, of Misses R an daughters have been of Tyrone. ~—Mrs, H Emeline, of New of the Misses Benner on High street, S. Cooper and at the 1s —.Strohm Lose, Charles Andersen Fail ured secure A handsome funeral hearse, shippe« to Hardman P. Harris, from Cincinnati valued at $1500, was wrecked on Penn’a railroad, beyond Pittst —J. Warren Wood and Miss Martha J. | Faxon sprung a surprise on the 318t by going qu iscopal rectory Thursday afternoon, ly to the Eg were married. J. A. Garthoff, the new substitute { porch. s } Joel i | for Mingle, | | Locomotive works | tended York City, are guests | and | where | — Mrs. James R. Plerpont is the guest ! of Miss Mary Brockerhoff, ~Rev, Miles O, Noll, of Carlisle, for. merly pastor of the Reformed church at this place, during the past week visited friends here, ~No business of any special import, ance came up before last council, except the offering of an ordinance for keeping our streets clean, Herb Shafler, of Pittsburg, spent several days of the past week fishing for bass in this section. He was not heard blowing about his luck. — Mrs. Witmer Smith and her son, Russel arrived home last Thursday from an extended visit with relatives in New York and Williamsport. ~-Miss Gertrude Confer, of Yarnell, accompanied by a lady friend trom Clearfield, called to see how work was done in a newspaper office. ~—J. S. McCarger and wife left Satur. day for their usual summer outing with the Equitable company’s party. They will be gone about a month, — The coming Centre county falr, to be held Oct. 6 to g, is engaging the attention of the association in an endeavor make it the best fair yet held here. to —Hon. A. O. Furst, wife and son James returned home Saturday from Macanaw Island, where they attended the conven. tion of the Law League of America. —Harvey Hagan, Wilford Luse, and Wm. Hagen, from across the mountain were employed in Bellefonte last week pulling M1 up Garbrick's handsome Miss I Ph with her sie Weaver left on Saturday intends 1 Harry » who are employed tu the tladelphia where she live Ph two brothers ili ilig Bal { Bellefonters at on Methodist The Belle gave gl -—Jaite a number o at Lakemout Park, t Thursday. heir retur n ~-Sheriff Taylor has eight boarders in his castle, ~Al. and Robt. Garman, of Tyrone, spent Sunday in town. -]. H. White adyeitises a choice home, at Hecla park, at Private sale, See ad. -Mr, and Mrs. W. Harrison Walker returned the past week from their visit to Pleasantvtlle, Pa. Remember, we have excellent facilities for turning out all kinds of job printing on short notice, Work on the new stone retaining wall along Spring Creek, is not progres- sing, as might be desired. The opera house is undergoing some needed repairs at present, and will be much tmproved when the season opens. -— James G. Parsons, who is employed in the Baldwin Locomotive Works at Philadelphia, is visiting friends io this city. R.F. Hunter and J.C. Meyer, who are out in the zinc fields of Joplin, Mo., have sent encouraging news home the past week. -Paul Holloway connected with a drug store at Altoona, spent Sunday with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. C. Holloway. — Mrs. A. S. Williams, of Port Matilda, was admitted to the Bellefonte hospital yesterday, for examination, by the physicians. D. family are having a summer outing by | Treasurer Philip Foster and camping at a picturesque nook up along Spring Creek. -Thursday’s heavy did came d rain--Qver an inch not raise the streams, as it own moderately and was absorbed | by the earth Miss Charlotte Mackey and leiphia, are guest n of Mr. and Mrs. W. Harrison Walker Ast Linn sireet of Phila mem js & visiting hi aod gave t call while ir He was accom Dougherty, Saturday frou State College and Bellefonte ly before taking the train at this pocketbook but did not d he lost ber cover her loss until she was on the train of her money the pocketbook was al carrier, has been chasing over the town | the past week learning just how As he has a pair of stout legs he should rood wind 5 thing is done. and make a good one closed the trout season Last Friday for this year. Quite a number of anglers were out with their poll were the event, but the “speckled beauties” very indifferent and independent wouldn't bite.. Rerick s to to make a canvass of — Farmer Lewis ex ect xp start out next week sections of Clinton county for the pur- | pose of introducing his butler package among farmers and dairymen, it an excellent thing. —. A. Garbrick has been elected to a and Ger. N excellent professorship in Mathematics man in Eastern Academy, 700 St.. Phila. The position one and he is well qualified to take it, The gentleman fonte Academy in 189g and from Prince. ton University, Broad is an gradueated from _Belle. Best wishes this year to him. --State College, from 1eliable reports, new hotel to take the Bat the State College hotel has been pur chased not have a ill place of the burned University Inn move the by a party, who will present building to the rear, and erect a large three story building on its founda tion ; the first floor to be occupied by stores. and the second and third floors be This improve meat is to occupy several lots, and have used for hotel purposes. all needed capacity for the accommoda. tion of the hotel trade of the place The Free Methodists haviog held services in this place, in the open air, within the past ten days, and holding a lively camp meeting at Hunters Park, it may be of interest to many readers of the Centre Democrat to learn a few facts of that branch of Methodists. In 1898 there were 1,028 ministers ; 1,229 churches and 28,134 communicants. There are several Free Methodist congregations in Bald Eagle valley. The Free Metho- dists claim they are the real, original Methodist church, and not seceders, as some are of the opinion. «To-day state officials will arrive in Bellefonte to execute papers for the transfer of lands and springs near Belle. foute, for the fish hatchery, the money required from the citizens for the pur. chase of the same having been raised by the local committee. We can now look for work to commence in a short time for the erection of the hatchery. The grounds will be made attractive by or. namentation, and when in successful operation, many visitors, no doubt, will come to Bellefonte to see the fish and modus operandi of breeding “speckled beauties,” and summering a short time in this delightful vicinity, The visitors will be entertained at the Nittany County Club, where the deeds for the property at Pleasant Gap will be turned over to the state authorities, 8 to celeb: ate the | | by the board of who find | the ae | John Swartz h left Si h : f Daniel DOW 12 YEA nce he was her he intends lo remain as grub bold of wh 8 out, ent constantly i | honey.’ Why | following in have Be Mavor Hoyer wi th provisions of the ordisance prohib not “ efonte Times says hea to carry out iting He will also | spitting on the sidewalks. | be asked to give instructions to all patro | men to warn each spitter he catches in the act that he is liable to a fine of $5 | and to iustruct the patroimen to cout nue this for one week, and at the expiration of | using the sidewalk for a cuspid that time arrest every man caught or. Fines and publicity are expected tod -The Free Methodists have been hold | ing sidewalk : rest open air services in town, on the by the fountain, in the even ting ite an attentive crowd der, of relating of experi The Free Metho dists have been holding a camp meeting | ings, attrac qu | Their presiding e with a staf} 1 as- | sistants in song and ences, were present | at Hunters Park some two weeks, and find time to come down to Bellefonte and Their songs are inspiring and of lively verse, to exhort in behalf of Christianity please the ear and awaken the heart, | The Free Methodists have | gregations in this county. several con. | Last week Barber Beck made a trip | to Philadelphia, and that is pot an un’ | usual thing these days, but the fact that a particular interesting young lady re | sides down there has aroused specula- tion. The result is a rumor that Beck “doubled up,” which be denies. Now it is nobody's business what Beck did on the trip and he authorizes us to say emphatically that he is “not guilty,” and just as soon as it takes place he will duly inform all his friends. Just at what stage matters stand, we can pot say, only we notice that Brother Beck is an extremely happy man, Friday Co. B arrived home from their annual encampment near Somer. set, Pa, at 11 p. m. They had five weather for the outing and all were in best of spirits and good health, The boys came home elated for the reason that they took first tank in the sth Regt. for general excellence and on last Thursday were awarded the D. H. Hastings gold medal. This trophy was presented to the regiment in 1582 when the late ex. Gov. D. H. Hastings was its Colonel and ever since has been the object for friend. ly rivalry at every encampment. Under Capt. Taylor's command, our company has always held a high position and the boys now are determined to assist the | not have a May alarming for the nal pother part noticed that ever AS A in Au gust is engaged yd Henrietta *. &% no gentiemen on this tolerated near the place ightial tim e. Any of our patrons who would find onvenient to supply us with any kind ries, such as huckieberries, rasp- r Diackberries, on subscription 3 account can do so, as they will be gladly accepted at current market prices - Prof Wm. T has arrived Mever, of Philadelphia, at his old home at Aarons. burg, and will alse visit here where he His business, the latter of piano ounce resided visit will be ove of pleasure and tuning. He can be addressed at Aarons. burg or Bellefonte The tically insurance isters have prac made a settiement with the owners of which by be Belicionte Glass Fact destroyed several Almost building was ory, was weeks ago fire the full amount on the allowed. | The amount on stock has not been finally | agreed upon. Prof. W Hall, was in town f Penn He is ne of Centre county's leading instructors Hosterman, oun Tuesday baving continually been at the work for the past thirty years and is good for that much more work. At ome | time he successfully taught one of our | public schools in this place. strenuous ~Jobn Blanchard, Esq., who for sev: eral seasons past acted as secretary of the Centre County Fair, recently resign. ed as professional duties engaged his entire time. In his place D. G. Stewart, of Bellefonte, was appointed, who will put forth his best efforts to make the gathering this season a success. Frank P. Bible, Esq., former pub. lisher of the Centre Democrat, was in town on Wednesday. Since he left here he has been located in various sections of the country, practicing law, editing newspapers, etc. He has decided to re- turn to Bellefonte and locate here per. manently and will open a law office «A few weeks ago we printed an item on potatoe raising tests by Isaac Frain, This week Mr. Frain brought to the Democrat office two fine samples of tubers raised from sprouts only, each sprout having two potatoes, of the Early Market variety, From a patch of same variety, 10'4240 feet, he raised 4 bushels and 1 peck, and of these about one bushel were potatoes weighing i ™ each. This patch had no commercial or other fertilizer the present or several years back. The potatoes were planted about Captain in maintaining the same, ! at VARIETY OF LOCAL NEWS Gathered From Centre and Ad- joining Counties SHORT AND TO THE POINT Events That Have Transpired Recent ly and Worthy of Mention—Items of Interest for All—Doings of Neighbors. The Penn Cave property will be sold at the Court House, Bellefonte, Wednes- day, Aug. 12. The ladies of the United Evangelical church of Curtin held a festival in the K. of I, Hall, John A. Young, of New Columbia, a graduate of Bucknell, has been elected principal of the public schools of Centre Hall. Alvie Confer, of near Jacksonville, while mowing cut a seven.foot black. snake, This is the largest snake of the season, The ladies of the Christian Chapel of Howard will hold their big festival on Saturday August the Sth, to which all are invited Dr. John Bouse, of Chambersburg, sor of Rev. Bouse, formerly of this county, is one of the state board physicians for the | Royal Arcanum, The Mechanic af of Mileshurg will hold w y estival | tlesburg, August Ice cream, cake and be other refreshments will All in Frybe re erved Will § er T ined the , son of Capt. C Fryber , of Philipsburg, has crew of young tars on the schoolship seamanship. y of M efonte High f the wt of Pas Oar ga and wil carn es hu ia ary CEEOL Crs at Hecla Park morning, Tice tof Howard, was « including Under the game law as revi last Leguiature, unnatural and noo.residents of the State cure licenses before Pennsylvania. The fee is $id C. Lathrop Mi elt h family, tist chur at eshu by his Delaware, where summer vacation relatives At the United Brethren parsonage Ty- rone, Thursday evening, at Rev.]. E. B mony uniting in marnage Ceo 0 COCK, Rice performed the cere W Shank of Bellefonte, and Miss Mary R. Mosel, of Ironsville, Pomona Grange, of Blair a at park, on Wednesday, August 12t L. Harvey Esq , formerly of this county, en joy basket picnic is acting chairman of the committee of Arrangements A grove t Ev Pastor neeting will be held in the U, church, Bgghill, Rev. 8. | Fri evening and three sessions Sunday 6 and Shaita, Services iay and Saterday Ministers from a distance will assist in conducting the same ed Everybody invit. 0 The Alpha Fire Company College f State is making extensive arrange ments for their fair and festival to be held August 12th, 14th and 15th the 13th Everything promises for fair and i festival to be one of greatest social events that State College had for years The former citizens of Centre County, now residing in Blair County, will hold Jbeir annual picnic at Bellwood, Blair County, on Saturday, August 22, 1903. There is a large number of people living in and around Altoona, Bellwood, and Tyrone, who formerly lived in Centre County and the occasion of their annual meeting is a sotable event, The Quarterly Conference of DuBois district, Oil City Conference, at a session held at Hunter's Park, Aug. 1, 'o3, fh. structed their secretary to express their thanks to the Beilefonte Central R. R. Co. for the free use of their park for camp meeting: also their appreciation of the courtesy of their officials on the train, F. W. Murray, Sec. Abeautiful wedding took place al the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mra. W. Smith, of Arch Springs, Pa., on July 30. The words were spoken by the Rev. W. R. Dillen, of Port Matilda, that united Rdgar Capp, of Wartlorsmark and Olive Smith, of Arch Springs as hus. band and wife. The ceremony was per. formed in the presence of a number of invited guests, After receiving congratu. lations, all were served with refresh: ments. They were the recipients of a number of useful as well as ornamental presents. They have the best wishes of 12 of May and raised August 1st, their many friends, LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. MARRIAGE LICENSES, FE M. Krugh - . Lock Haven Mary Sents - . State College Clarence Gearhart - . Philipsburg Verna Ellenburg - . Charles A. Rishel - Maud M. Bower J. Warren Wood - Martha J. Faxon - . Geo. W, Biglow - Mary V. Stere { Charles Allen - Ida Young - Wm, CG. Grove . t Anna L. Ward - Coburn “" Pellefonte Philipsburg { { Tyrone Philipsburg Altoona Pine Grove Mills Sam’'l H. Griffith Jr - + Axemann Ida M. Grossman - « Bellefonte REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Geo. Campbell et ux to Clara Har. bridge, Nov. 5, 1902; Huston twp. $1. John T, Neidigh et ux to Charles R. Norris, June 2, 1903; in State College. #8 so. O. E. Hosterman’s BExr. to W. E Gray, Oct. 12, 1899; property at State College. $1380. Louisa H. Athertcn to John Botright, July 28, 1903; lot in Philipsbarg. $500. Patrick J. Laughry et al to Abbie G. Loughry, July 25, 1903; tract in Union twp. $1500. Love R. Beck Gur, to Elizabeth Shel. lenbarger et al, June 15, 1903; lot in Philipsburg. #28 57. M. Fauble et July 28, 1903; J]. L.. Mattern to Annie E 190% ; Patton twp. $185 John C. Rowe etal to E Aug. 3, 1903; Philipsburg. Tyrone Mining & man Harms, May twp. r ATW ux to in G, Watson, lot in Snow Shoe. $525. Stine Ang Robinson, Har. Moon $200 James R terday for Park. oe i i KE, i§ Visi e was at ite & | afternoons nly to th Moth West enter a retreat | morning where w or lwo weeks ain whether they wn ~The fonte post this time is Roiden The indis opened without keys, by number that is an img old system The new furnitur admired and especially ecs who find it a great © the former equipment, - hone siy.e a roven Te nyen vey a {1 ladies’ $3.00 1 PAger LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS QRIHANS COURT SALE OF Ki S TATH } f H ’ EFTEMBER f sald day Hn the Des : * J per cent « ne third sale, one-third in one year and one i years: the deferred payments to be secured bond and mortgage on the premises W HH. TIRBRENS Admrs a. bn. eo La of Jacob Tibbens Orvis Bower & Orvis, Atiys on day on confit decd SHERIFF 8 SALE By virtue of a writ of Levar: Faclas, issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Centre county, Fa, and to me directed, there will be exposed to public sale, at the Court House, in thaborough of Belietonte, on MONDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1008, At 1 o'clock p.m. the Inllowing described res estate to wit All that certain tract of land situate in Tay lor township, Centre county, Penn's, bounded and described as follows: ginning at a post and stones being the southwestern corner of the tract hereby conveyed, thence north 51 de. [ress east 7 perches to a post and stones, ence south 430; degrees east 12110 perches toa post and stones, thence north (3, degrees Gast 21 perones Lo & post, thenoe north Tei de rees cast 6 perches to a post, thence south TaN degrees east 22 perohes to a i, thence continuing along public rond north east 242.10 perches to a post, thence north Si, degrees east M600 perches to a chestnut, thence north £7) degrees sast 147.10 perches to a post, thenee north 0 degrees east "410 gore os fo post of chestnut. thence north A agrees east M perch s to a post, thenoe north Alig degrees east 84.10 perohes to a post, Lhenoe north along turnpike 8% degrees west 145.00 [rShes 10 A post, thence north defress east 1 10 perches to a post, thence south 3k de grees west MEO perches to a post, thenee north 3 degrees west 84 perohes to a stone, thenes north Sig degrees sast 18710 hes to a post, thenes north 37 degrees wesl 88°00 p L, thence south degrees west thes 10 A post and stones, thenoe Tees west 57 0 10 parohes to a post nee h A2 degrees 10 minutes " t and Ary ad taining 10 sores 12 perches house. east 35 10 perehes to Pine st stones, thoes south A vd Rp +4 er ches to nee of be Finnie © allowance are i leds, Swallini Hel ry on Tha be ¢ . a A Aeceasnd. | borough of Bellefonte | sald Bishop stiye Marengo | Tees | ALYO All that certain 1ot of ground situate in the county of Centre and Beginning at the of Allegheny and Bishop & westerly direction along iH feel and 4 inches Lo line of land of Bridget Brown, thenes iu a soathier- ly direction along land of =ald Bridget Brown by line paraliel With sald Allegheny street 30 feet tao a post thenee ip a westerly direction along land of sald Bridget Brown by a line parallel with said Bishop street {feet 10 4 post, thence Ina southerly rection slong land of sald Bridget Brown by pe paraliel with sid A thet in a westerly of sad iridget Bro y sald Bishop street thenes na souther sald Allegher thence ju a en Ran street sireet, thenes sald A beginning, » 19% in the Btate of Pennsylvania southwest corner street, thence sent legheny street 8 wi egheny gener and having t rooms used 3 dwelling ho yom, with 4 single store re werhead All that 3 borough of Belieto said bou “rt nd situate in the and state afore. if Bishop street FITY Bl on Lhe Fire company, and on the Miles, being 9 street and extend y, and situate on 1} nded on the fot the south by tind oy enst hy on west by ot feet front « ing y haviz now of [| ; op street fs. Ma ald Bishop rgaret PENNY A WORD ADV be ri Cale e And all R. station nasylvania th. Come address John x32 pant ma Centre Mall MABKET QUOTATIONS, Bellefonte— Produce. The following prices prevailed Thurs. day moming : The following prices are paid by SeCHLER & Co. for produce Eggs, per dozen Lard, per pound Tallow, per pound Butter, par pound........ Side pt pound......... “ ——— Shoulder per POUR... commas umtn ww Potatoes, per DUSHO] comms am Bellefonte Grain, The following prices are paid by ©. Y, Wao: NER for grain Wheat, o)d Onis Rariey - Corn shelled.....wo Corn new SR ee Sa ——— a — —— Coburn Markets. FRODUOR Lock Haven Curb Market. Pricesat the carb market Lock Haven, yesterday morning © Butter, 16 to 18¢, 1b;
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