THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. April 3, 1941. Page Two ETI Echoes os \ Aw w * » ——" = ‘From the Past br. Fifty Years An effort is being made to have Gen, Hastings deliver a lecture on his “Reminiscences of the Johns- | town Flood,” for the benefit of on? | of our organizations, The Gen could entertain an audience upon | such a subject Mr. Henry Wian died on Sunday at the residence of his brother, Daniel, in Spring Twp, where ho had gone to visit about eight weeks ago and became {ll with consump- tion. He was about 48 years of age and was a resident of Bald Eagle Valley. The interment occurred on Tuesday at Pleasant Gap Ex-Deputy Sheriff Wilson, Bellefonte, has been employed a head clerk in the office of the Cen- | tral Hotel at Philipsburg. He is a pleasant and exceedingly accommo- dating man, and Mr, Ashcroft was fortunate in securing his services The guests of that hotel will be well attended to by the Sheriff and Landlord Ashcroft. 11 the licenses granted at recent session of court were lifted but one, that of Hicklen and Lamb, of Philipsburg, as wholesalers. The sum total of money paid into the county treasury from this source of revenue gmounts to $2375. This is distributed in four parts. The state treasury receives 8661.25; the boroughs of the county receive $990, the townships $262.50, and $461 re- mains in the county treasury, The small saw mills which are being erected on the mountain streams in this section of the coun- try are likely to be the means of destroying most of the trout which have been put in streams and their tributaries. The saw dust from the mills is most instances is allowed to fall into the water and is said to be sure death to trout. There is a law against cutting sawdust into mountain streams and proceedings should be commenced against some of the parties who gre violating the laws, Dr. Jacobs, of Centre Hall, was the victim of a very singular acel- dent a few weeks ago whereby he had several ribs broken and was otherwise bruised. He was alight- ing from buggy when his foot slipped {rom the iron step and threw him out, which (Irightened the horse and it made a sudden spring forward, the whee] striking the Dr. in the side with the above results The Dr, moves around with great difficulty and we hope he will . recover from the effects of cident Mr. Emanuel his new gheny Street assisting Mr, Brown and is him some valuable pointers....T? Knights of the Golden Eagle, Bellefonte, celebra‘ed their first an- ‘mversary on Tuesday evening. Their Jodge here numbers one hu dred strong——Post Master Peidier had a big ¢t h the grippe last week and was confined to the house for several days. ...The new electric clocks are being put up this week They are guaranteed to give correct time within one-fourth of a second P. T. Barnum, the great showman. died on Tuesday at his home Bridgeport, Conn Ol +) the Hi ais u u Eg On Tuesday morning Mr. Martin Garman died at his home in Phila- delphia. The deceased was a re- cent visitor in Bellefonte of his brother, Mr. Daniel Garman. Two other brothers are still living: Sam- uel Garman, of Renovo, and Henry Garman, of Jersey Shore, who is in his 83rd. year. The deceased was afllicted with asthma and bronchial complications which caused his death, He for many years was proprietor of the “Blue Anchor Inn” near the Delaware River and located In a business portion of the city. In histime he amassed a for- tune of over $100000 to which 2 fifteen-year-old son, Martin Gar- man Jr, is the only heir. The in-| terment occurred on Tuesday, {ing house of Mr, J 4 ks It is not likely that Bellefonte will expend $2000 to have the town written up in the New York World Our present debt is plenty large | enough for the taxpayers, Sunday morning, the dwell- Ryan, in Cur- tin township, was destroyed by fire. The fire was caused by a defective flue and so rapid was the spread of the flames that nothing was saved. Marriage licenses were issued 10 the following couples: Alfred Beez- er. Alloona, and Miss Mary Tall, of Spring Twp. W. E Tate and Miss Chestie 8S. Tate, both of Bellefonte; George H. Barnes and Miss Hannah K. Gault, both Bellefonte Mr R. C. Leathers of Mt. Eagle, was in town this week with a force of men painting buildings and roofs with his patent water and fire proo¢ preparation. Garman's Hotel and opera house and Gen Beaver's build in town were treated with a coat of paint Robb, YOUng On f ol roofs IES { the most Nittany tsburgh to before the commi’- one oO men of Nelson promising left on Saturday for examinaidon Examining He is an applicant for a cleri- position in the postal depart- ment at Washi nm. Nelse bright and able Young man no doubt will be On Monday mo » ¢ a an Ser ana ring of this week Miss Jennie Rog died at the home of her paren at Nittany She was in {ll health [or some time her tem seemed to break down ra suddenly in the last few week The deceased was 2a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L Rogers and was highl thought of by all who knew her. The Inter- ment occurred in the Presby.erian cemetery at Jacksonville on Wed- nesday; her age was about 37 years A A ter { 18 and sy shy Pletcher has closed hig win- of school, just across the Clinion County, and has ded to leave soon for Erie, Pa Osborne Company, manufac- ders, mowers and {arm have engaged bh as a and director for in the northwestern He is the kind of d to make gs id he locate there per- manently alker township wil loose a good democratic worker implemer general of Lock Haven, inter’s storms r tOIrmSs; SNOW 48 January of rain storms and 5 { sn fall of snow ng month, 11 inches. February 8 days rain storms and 5 days storms: fall of snow during 14 inches. March had 11 storms and 3 days of snow all of snow during month Total fall of snow was r storms; #) had snow month 20 YEARS AGO While working with a gasoline blow-t0 at his blacksmith shop near Lemont W. H, Rishel suffered severe burns about the face when tl ch exploded and showered ith liquid fire The will of the late Perry Gentael filed in the Centre County Regis- ter's office left the entire estale valued at about $30,000 to his wife, under the condition that she never remarried. In the event of her re- marriage or death, Mr. Gentzel's three sons were to ghare the estate. The last cigarette and cigar was s0ld and the last pool game played in Carpeneto’s place of business on Saturday, April 2. Part of the equipment was purchased by the Y. M C. A. The business was dis- continued and the room was to be occupied at once by the Index Book Btore. George Carpeneto, proprie- ine Ty | tor of the business planned to en- TRY THESE MEDICINES NOW FOR PLEASANT PAIN RELIEF If Rheumatic-like Pains, Irritated Urinary Passages, Gassy- Stomach Cause Sleepless Nights, RUX Compound and Williams Formula Are Recommended By Your Own Neighbors Who Have Used These Fine Medi- It is a plivilege for us to tell you what so many of your neighbors say about RUX Compound and Williams Formula. It is grand to be able to secure such g and reliable medi- cines right here at home What Are These Medicines? RUX Compound is a highly efi- cient, prescription pure, liquid prep- aration for the relief of common every-day aches and pains that may come from Rheumatic-like attacks These pains may be in your limbs, arms or neck muscles, or you may frequently feel them in your back. WILLIAMS FORMULA is a mild kidney diuretic, mild laxative and Stamigehie Jeo mtnded for the re- of gas v ting, and acid- food rising that so often results from delayed bowel e . It Is Got a drastic laxative, but is mild and gentle in its action and often brings relief, acting in many ways to bring about the desired results and the mild diuretic helps promote urinary flow and thus relieve acid-irritated urinary and bladder passages. Your Neighbors Delighted! In telling of ber experience with RUX Compound, Mrs. Anns Berta, 348 Atw 8t., Pittsburgh, Pa Bay: “Indeed. T want to recommend X Compound. 1 have been with’ Rheumatic-} calves of my legs and feet which have been my sleep cines With Most Gratifying Results! / N\ MRS. ANNA BERTA think so much of RUX that I have | rear of the seat. been telling all my friends about it.” Wasen't Disappointed! m htly glad 1 took m or it is helping to relieve distressed rh roo Bs ea : Jethe has also improved, and Facts eel tired and weak from the Joss of : "am Williams Por- sleep which was due to dista i gst pains I'm Sind to renomIng | Science Adds New Terrors to War illlams Formula.” ula, | | | | appearances | Was | around the machine ter the same business in a new lo- | cation, Miss Pearl Royer, stenographer at the Bellefonte Fuel and Supply 0 ce, had purchased a new Ford roadster, Lemuel Bierly, of Milesburg, was winner of an electric sewing ma- chine given away by the Electric Supply Company, of Bellefonte, The new pastor of the Aarons- burg Reformed church was Rev John W. Albertson, of Jennerstown He was extended a call after several | before congregations | in the charge were favorably re- celved, John Neff, of near Tusseyville, had the bones in his right forearm injured while assisting John E Rishel taking some colts from the barn. One of the animals struck out with its feet striking Mr, Nef! on the arm George Doll had sold his ce plant along the highway leading to Pleas ant Gap, to George A. Kelley, who had been operating the plant for a year. The consideration was $10. 000. Mr, Kelley planned to enlarge the plant to some extent, Having closed out his hotel busi- ness, Henry Kline opened a first class meat marke: in the room on Allegheny Street formerly occupied by the Lyons meat market. Barney Bilger, an experienced butcher, was to be in charge of the shop Margaret Shaffer, fifteen-mon old daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Shafler, of State College, { from (AEE fell the third-story window of her home to a cinder driveway, a distance of more than 20 and escaped with a few minor scratches Lioyd Glintz narrowly death Saturday night when he fell from a second story window in the rear of the Garman Hotel. His in- juries included a sprained ankle and shoulder and possible internal injuries. He was undergoing treat- ment at home, Mrs. John Meese and daughter, Mrs, J. Will Conley, returned Bellefonte from Pittsburgh with the intention of opening their home on Logan Street for the summer. They had spent the winter with Mrs Conley's daughter, Mrs. William Wallis, of Pittsburgh. Charles A. Duck, Madisonburg- Millheim mailman went to Akron Ohio where he purchased a second- hand Jeffrey automobile which he drove home. He was accompanied the trip by J. M. Crouse, of Aaronsburg, who visited Harry, a resident of Akron. Dr. W. K. McKinney, pastor the Bellefonte Presbyterian church who had been acting chaplain al Rockview prison in the absence of Rev. Thomas Young, delivered the Easter sermon io some 500 Rock- view inmates. The Wetzler Band of Milesburg was present for the 5 ter services feet escaped { on of f Sergeant Rober. H Steitz, of Philadelphia, had been stationed ai Bellefonte as 8 Sergeant Instructor in cavalry, and was in charge of the troops at Bellefonte, Lock Ha- ven, Tyrone, Lewistown, Lewisburg and Boglsburg. He had been the Army for three enlistments and during the World War served in ihe Secret Service, round! up propa gandists and eliens Mrs. Wilson Romig fell down the cellar steps of her home on Bishop Street, and suffered lacerations and bruises of the head and neck, and sprains of one shoulder J. Eilis Stine resigned his position as plumber with A, E 8chad and ac- cepted a post ag fireman at the new schoo! building, taking the place of Alex Morrison who had resigned lo become caretaker of the Union cem- elery nt «43 neg ng 3 were issued 0 William C Marriage licenses the following couples: Simmers, Greencastle, and Verna Craig, Clarence, Edward H Smeltzer, Bellefonte, and Edna R. Neese, Spring Mills; Prederick W Myer, Sunbury, and Elva N. Lim- bert, Spring Mills; Samuel T. Koch, » aa Salem, Ohio, and Orace C. Ecken- | roth, Pleasant Gap; Jacob D. Au- man and Jennie Mae Shafler, both of Smullton. Bigene M. Coxey and Maude A Rockey, both of fonte, John Pascovick and Mary! Krasnovich, both of Clarence '" Hie A Chevrolet touring car ownegd by Edward Thompson, of S8onw Shoe, who had as hi driving goes's George Hall, Hillary and William Casher, Friday Auman, Victor Wat- son and James Swartz, failed to make the turn at Snow Shoe Inter- section, plunged through a fence. narrowly missed a house and rolled over several times before coming to rest. All the occupants crawled ou. unassisted, and a check up revealed that all had escaped with a few minor scratches. It was believed that the car, in coming down the mountain road, was going too fast to make the curve at the intersec- tion of tha Snow Shoe road and the Bald Eagle Valley highway A new Buick roadster parked on the Diamond became the center of interes: when a liquid discovered dripping out on the running board found t» be mconshine. A large crowd of spectators gathered to see whai { would happen when the owner ap- | peared, but police arrived and | Sheriff Harry Dukeman confiscat- ied the car alter a search revealed | that there were two cleverly hidden | { | | | | : 71% gallon copper tanks built in the | One of the tanks | had sprung a small leak, allowing its contents to escape. The whiskey | «| was draibed out of the tanks and placed in the depositary in the post | Office bullding. The owner of the car hds apparently learned of its confiscation, for he failed to show | up. i How hellish brews of chemistry in the April 13th issue of The Amer. can Weekly, the big magazine dis- tributed with the Baltimore Sunday | American. On sale at all von) stands, | self was not damaged but the thief | Jay Vonada, Mr. | Alters, Paul, Bernice, Vraficls ’ Over The County News The Millheim Fire Company will sponsor a minstrel show, put on by the Bellefonte Elks Club, on April 10, in the Municipal Theatre Fur- ther and most complete announce- ment will be made later John CGraMus, Philipsburg, a member of Centre County's Janu- | ary 22 draft quota ls now In train- | ing =t Ft, Benning, Ga. A tank driver and mechanic, Private Graf- | flus soon expects to be sent to Flor- ida for special training He has been at Ft. Benning since February Patricia Waite, 18-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill | Waite, of Willowbank street, Belle- | fonte, was treated last Baturday af- | ternoon at the Centre County Hos- | pital for Injuries to the left thumb! when it was caught in a closed door, | The child was able tw return home | the same day | Forrest Flick of near Jullan was retirped to Centre County from Piitsburgh last Wednesday bY Sheriff Edward R. Miller to serve 390 days In the county jall on charges of passing worthless checks Flick was released from the West- ern Penitentiary after serving three-year on a worth chetk charge Investigation tnu=g In the $867 from Lhe Pen: Stale Tuesday night Patrol member cash drawer eo. Was Gis checkup said truck operated by Freedman, Lock Haven driven by Willlam ¥. Desmond of Renovo were involved a wreck near the Mt Bagie underpass late last Thursday noon. Damage to the two vehicles was approximately $75 No one was Injured. Motor police reported that the car hii the rear of the truck which was stopped on the highway “ sentence were being con- apparent theft of drawer of tw library In ording to Campu The theft {rom which bad been overed after the nignt, investii- asd College ac the for finai that gators A Morris J ang a ca in 84] saves only Represen- that “if it ole i worthwhile tatives Kenneth G. Haines of Cen County and Harris J. Breth pe Declaring ie it is learfield county introduced a bil the State House of Representa tives at Harrisburg last Monday The bill requires a bright red cap or the front or back of hunting coals to be worn by hunters in the state during the various seasons les Bheirer was elected exalt of the Biate College Ek officer; were named {Or a meeting last Tuesdas He succeeds Robert M Other officers chosen were Reed, esteemed leading Carl Briggs, esieemed lec knight: James Silevenson secretary Bar! Houtz, treasurer 1 Meyers, ler; and Harry Duffy hundred (ro last he Creek from ng ranged i ¥ a fiream length © About seven load the Lrown and rainbow specie were distributed in Peng Creek from Spring M to the tunnel be- iow Coburn during the past several mon hs—and they also same average length falchery a from six {0 twent were spread over about four miles inches of were of tic Cars operated by Emory White of Bellefonte, R. D. 3 and Edward Kent of New York City were dam- aged last Wednesday allernoon in a collision jus: west of Pleazan' Gap. No one was injured in the accident which resulted in a total of $125 damage the two cars One of the drivers was making a turn from the highway when the other crashed into the rear of par. Mrs. While sus a passenger in her husband's sedan +) The Bale College Kiwanis Club plans to send between 20 and 25 boss {0 a summer camp for a peering of two weeks this supper with the proceeds from the Kiwanis Commu- nity Sale. The sale will be con- ducted by E. M. 8mith, auctioneer al Shoemaker Brothers on Satur- day Apri] 12, The {friends of un derprivileged children in State Col- | lege are helping the good cabge by | the generous contribution of houge- | hold furniture for the sale. Others! who have something to contribute, may telephone McKee's Marke! Cook's Market, Frank McClellan, or Dewey Krumrine, and trucks will be sent around to gather up all con- tributions A 1938 Dodge Sedan, the property of Lynn Breon, of Centre Hall, was stoien last Baturday evening from in front of the Claude Wert farm near Tusseyville and found Monday evening at Frackville. The car it- | i had removed the spare whee! and had taken Mrs, Breons hat, and pocketbook with a small sum of money when he had aban- doned the car. A youth who had! stopped at the Claude Witmer farm adjoining the Wert farm is suspect- ed of taking the car. He mention- ed to the Witmers while being given supper that he was hitch hiking to Hazelton which is but a short distance beyond where the! car was found. Mf, Breon drove 0 PFrackvilie on Tuesday for the car and brought it home. i Members of Woodward Camp No. | 184 P.O, of A. held a farewell party for two of their sister members. Hattie ang Bernice Alters, on Pri- fay night of last week. Refresh- ments were served. The y : were present: Mr. and Mrs, law- rence Alters and daughter, 08; Mrs. Mary Sheesley, Mr, and Mrs. | and Mrs, Charles | Dress and daughter, Vera: Mrs George Schaick, Mr. and Mrs, Boyd Sheats, Mrs, Flora Wingard, Mrs. Media Guisewite, Mr, ang Mrs, Ei- mer Musick, Mr. qand Mrs James tire and | ES , El Richard Glenys and Dale Alters, Mae Hosterman, Curtis’ llgen, Dean Noll, Willlam Danielson Florence Auman and Winifred Sheats, The aflalr was planned as a surprise Last Saturday's Philadelphia Re cord society page contained the following item “Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Jean Margaret Lewis daughter of Daniel W. Lewis of that city, and the late Dr, Lewis, to Mr. Alvin C, Hopkins, son of Mr and Mrs, O, Mitchell Hopkins, of this city.” Miss Lewis has many friends in the Miltheim area, due to her frequent visits in that com- munity te pp or BENNER TWP. Guest the Ira Benner this week and on Sunday were Glen Glasgow and Francis Benner from Maryland, Harold Fauzey from Penna, Purnace and Samuel Rider wife and son George ang two daughters, Lydia and Marjorie from Tyrone Lester Marshall spent with his sister's fami a Bob Walter's Roy Crusis was largels nded on Thursday and « brought good Ww note Lhe vy who w cemetery Home at Sunday ly at Houser- vile Mr: ot Na yer Myer Friday Emberton has from Eagleville liam came down attend Harry better known moll aionhg the Waddie Buffalo Run John Tressier moved on the upper Green farm the first of April Waddie: Joe Spoils moved m the Mrs. William Ishler farm 10 the Fred Heckman farm Buffalo Run; Dave Tressler from Penns Valley to the Spotts vacated: Wil- from Eagleville Heckman moved is farm 10 Bellefonte; Eman Buf. r farm Embertion ike: Fred jel Fike moved from Rock to Run Benner has 4 acres of groun . zoe Mr. Benner at his Jarues Marshall unele of Lester Marshall and brother of Mrs. Harry SBhivery. from Niagarm Falls here on Wednesday brother-in-law Bhivery caretaker and will the Myers ceme- Buffalo Run, Any graves dug call is home a! Rock spent Monday falo Ira a R ang arrived lend H Benne: graves ai & ¢ isd au arry ia ——— - MILESBURG (From last week) and Mrz, Donald Plaher Pisher of Tyrone Cuyer Fisher home ternoon and evening We extend our sympathy to th varents, family and the many rel ives of Mrs. H WW. Rabert whos ng hag brought sadness to their homes Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert King and sons of Valley View were Sunday afwrnoon oallers at the Ceorge Smith home 1: has been sald that no one can cep a secret. Bul Patsy and Mal- im can, (Congratulations) We are glad to repory Mrs Cath. arine Walker betler. Mrs Walker was quite il jasi week, being threat ened wilh pneumonia Mrs. John Allen quietly celebrat- Mr Rei a yard visited SuUnNGary ied her birthday Thursday of last werk Mr and Mrs children, Harold, Janice Rae, and Mr Carter of Philipsburg, called at the Guyer Fisher home Monday afternoon Among those who atlended ser- vices for Mrs. Rabert Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Dell H. 8hearer of New Alexandria. The latter be- ing a niece, Mr. and Mrs, Lester Bairg are residing in Philadelphia where Mr Baird is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pisher have Clair Jimmy Boob and lee, and | named their new daughter, June { Lee. Mrs, Pisher was a former re- sident of our town, Mr. and Mr: lexander have moved [rom the Miss levy cottage to Mt Eagle. The April meeting of the Miles. burg Woman's Club will be held in | the Presbyterian church on Monday { Aprii Tth. The business meeting is called for 7:30. Atl 8:15 the annual Lenten program will be presented. Easter music, a pipe organ solo, two vocal selections, and an address on Easter in the Holy Land. will be given by Mrs. J, Shibil of State Col. lege. This is an open meeting to which the public is most cordially invivied. ODE TO SPRING. Spring, Spring, beautiful Spring, When early In the morn the birdies sing, | And ane woodpecker high up in a and play, : Happy dim free the R—— | - | Porgetting wintery storm and snow, | | shining When the warm sun is winds blow Now as a poet I'll never gain fame disapopintment came Jut what Spring never - and Sunday School Lesson L.8 CHRIST PROMISES POWER iritu- the Lord; they P enjoyed the mt REAL ESTATE al fellowship, they observed the pac rament which reminded them of tik Savior deat! they met fre wntly for prayer and praise wer d Joyed they and good International Sunday School es son for April 6, 194) hey they that GOLDEN TEX] YW? W cheerfyu] a ntented I 1 he [one another rvently Te pon you, | 80ld Lheir } TRANSFERS | "2% Paul R Longwell Speariy, « M of Bellelo dellefonte, Bouth Ward, Bodtor! Centre $l alr, et Catherine Weaver, of Potter Twp R. Russell E. Garbrick, et ux tract in Bellefonte ! LeRoy M. Reese M. Reese, of E POTT F » Bellefonte visi ame { f B. Paimer Dan bet E forge: Miss Verna Aumar ployed at Mexico visite al the home of her Mrs. Ira Auman Mf. Bovd a few week: shinny i with hz w Merrill Helen t the Mr. Charles Mr. GB home thal he Sweeney heirs lights, Mr. G Centre Hall i Delnsor Workinger Wor paar wired Frank doing u - When you find a mer ant about advertising locale a business that going oul of business UA, RS MI Parenis, M71 ows i 4 ' on H as returned howe Bitner is chased bolh | witness ull, according i! The Bpirit ING these believers ino ir ith and and parted } Judara ne ut Hugh ract in A) I All ANY nan hi nee ni $l Lhe of Christ b : ‘ ye iniveg an; OV 4 sLrang« regard- not VILLE hil Woe K COLE From 1 LLS Mrs. Ea MART eotis HA whe ad o — spent several |) ome of her ler B H Wi- fe tn Shick Missionary Rev. Wa Boliva Buys Plane Herron, mission spendin Ome Lime y purchased learning to iy. He from the oepied Christ wil VOT say wil] tie ane back Boliva for electri where he Smith {ron wili be able Ww work Ih work done in a week taken him six months to Government officials y use planes and cone there are many airports hat d fam ale visiting kinger home an ¢ poy VY Q ver: and ha having io umn ane he ~ ” al + ‘ speech; i in the dally lif These early Chris to seek for in chant, ignor- found previously values, you y is gradually tans continued Lruc- from the men who really knew + fru ——— Lowest repair cost of any lowest price cor! More money when you trade in! Champion « . « $695 and vp Commonder . $985 ond up President «ss SINS and vp Thoes sre delivered prices st fostery, South Bend, Tndignn, a of Marvel 28, 1041 qubjont to ohange without moti Federal ta instuded. CI.T terme. TORSELL & SPENCE MOTOR CO. ALLEGHENY ST. AND CHERRY ALLEY ™
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