THE CENTRE DEMOCRAT, BELLEFONTE, PA. July 17, 1941, O_O — Echoes From the Past Fifty Years Ago Prof attending United Erie, this week as a juror fessor has not been enjoying best of health the past few weeks and the trip may do him good, States Court at D. M. Lieb, of this place, 1s] The pro- [N. Y the | Mrs. John G. Love, who spent the past few months at Clifton Springs, in the interest of her health, arrived home on last Friday, Her trip to that place proved beneficial A vicious bull owned by James T On Friday, August 7th. Company | Kunes, of Blanchard, gored a young B. will leave Bellefonte for encamp- ment at Arlington station, on the Allegheny Railroad, some distance north of Pittsburgh, Camp will last for eight days and will consist of the 2nd. brigade. Bellefonte's mail feel carriers | | | Zion on bappler and are more prompt than | ever. The reason for all this Is that on July lst, their salaries were increased from $600 to $850. This is quite a raise and the boys are deserving of every bit of it Father Maher, of Harrisburg, 1s now officiating in the Catholic church, at this place, in the absence of Father McArdle. Father Maher Is a brillant and eloquent speaker | and his sermons are highly spoken of by all who have heard him. Editor Feidler and his home circle were made 0 rejoice recently by the advent of a bright baby boy. We are assured that he will be properly cared for and when 21 years of age, if the Republican perty still sur- vives, he will vote like his paternal ancestor, Saturday evening “Randolph” a highly respected colored gentleman employed at the Brockerhofl House, was unfortunate. He was handling a revolver and instead of putting it in his hip pocket, as he thought, it dropped to the floor and was dis- charged, the ball entering his heal and producing a painful wound. The engineer of the Snow Shoe train gave an entertainment at the station last Puiday evening. He had in his possession a live rattle- snake which he kept in a box and allowed it to run on tae streot awhile for the amusement of the crowd. He easily recaptured the reptile by the use of a forked stick. One of the most lengthy legal do- cuments entered on record in Register's office for many a year, is the will of Mr, Moses Thompson Just probated. It is spread over more than twenty pages of legal can and represents an estate valued at one-half million dollars, with few if any encumbrances. The bulk of the property goes to the children On Tuesday another party left for a week's stay mountains. They will tents near Paddy Moun and have everythin hat the most sire. The crowd consists of Robert and Mart Garman Baum, Ed. Harper, John Harri several] other: They have Mr. Cal ifer, the French culinary artist engaged for the week and t live on the fat of the land. Mr. Oscar Duck died at his home near Penn's Cave in Gregg twp on Tuesday morning of last week, inflammation of the bowels con- tracted but a few days previous to his death. He had driven up Centre Hall on Friday evening a binder which he purck He had taken home and was ting it up when he was taken sud- denly ill with cramp, which devel- ope] into inflammation of the bow- els. His age was about 32 years leaves a wife and several small ¢ dren the ain lg AION fa at irteses stvtsl fastidious Cou ol had aag i+ is | wise | scalded horse to death while in a fleld one day last week... Mr, Benjamin Myers, one of Benner township's old and most respected citizens died on Sunday night, being in his 86th year, The interment took place at Tuesday Israel Vonada died at home in the northern precinet ol Gregg Twp, last Priday from an apoplectic stroke. He leaves a wife and two sons; his age was 56 years and 9 months. The interment oe¢- curred at Yearick's cemetery last Sunday, Rev. Vonada was a local preacher of the Evangelical church Marriage licenses were issued to the following couples: Michael Coshou and Roza Bercowech, both of Spring Twp., Martin R, Broner, Union Twp.; and Hannah M. Lucas, Boggs Twp.; George Skyler, and Emma Bame, both of Millheim Danie] Simon and Susan Winters, both of Rebersburg: Andrew Kus- nea and Esrea Arz both Snow Shoe Rev, his 0 On Wednesday morning as the early train which leaves Lock Ha- ven far Tyrone at 4:05 a. m. was nearing Howard, was wrecked with fatal results the engineer and seriously injuring the fireman and express agent. The train was running at a good speed when it struck a cow that was on the track al a point between the furnace and rolling mill, which is located a short distance east Howard. The en- gine and tender were derailed and alter running along for some dis- tance on ties, tearing up the roadbed, they went over an bankment and toppled over. The balance of the train also was de- tralled but remained on the road- bed al ohice went to the front and found Frank Wood, the engineer, of Tyrone, lving be heath the tender, which was almost completely overturned, and was pinned down and covered under- nea h coal. His moang and cries for be distinetly heard the ) came to rends pasistance work Wood Was reieased Was AL Oho that were fatal 1De tones he asked several “How did happen? He tenderly cared for by Drs. Hen and of Howard but ROWING could be done and he died about an hour later He dower and son. he Huddieaged maz: Daniel Wood ] Tyrone 1 fireman William Opyker, and George Waite express Lock Haven, on the the time of AcCciden” COW Was seen but short dis- ahead as was very loggy fireman received a number hat lald his sku ile Was more seriou the it to of th Wie em- Willing hands tons of ! could Oy we wi By and jt mnuries hard Seen Ir au wi sel Lincoln, was was SON a and was a aispat Le rain ne agent of Cngine at The were the a it the scalp down he was with a injuries were Pr. Gam- mel, Tyrone, and the two physi clans Howard. The train was filled with passengers but note of them received serious injuries. from torn back and injured, along hand. Their attended Was other- badly carefully to by of of Twenty Years Ago William Garman, farmer residing near Hunter's Park, suffered lacer- ations and bruises in 3 fall from a hay wagon while loading hay near his home. While handling cream cans at the Western Maryland Creamery, Harry Oakes, of Ferguson township, suf- fered a fracture of the right leg above the knee when a can fell and struck him. The State College swimming pool on the John Dale farm on the Le- mont road over the hill from the Branch cemetery, was to be ready for use within two or three weeks. Boy Scouts and other youngsters from the vicinity were doing the work. The Irvona Coal Co. of which Hard P. Harris and Wells L. Dag- gett, of Bellefonte, were part own- ers, had purchased the John D Decker lands in Potter township The new owners proposed to cu’ the timber for mine props. Mr. Decker was to continue residence on the tract, The wil] of the late John Hamil | ton; of State College, left a sum of $10000 to Penn State for the advancement of Christianity among the student body and for the pur- chase of literature. Most of the remainder of the estate, which was valued at approximately $50,000 was left to relatives and friends. David Steele, of Tyrone, formerly of Bellefonte, was shot in the side by a 22 calibre bullet while walk- ing in a woods past a spot where some youngsters were shooting mark. Steele was taken to the of- fice of an Altoona physician where, Only a flesh wound resulted. The bullet which struck him was believ- ed to have been a stray shot One of the prize horses owned Ly Boyd Heckman, of Hublersburg, had to be destroyed when it became vi- cious and while kicking other ani- mals within reach, broke one of its legs. Miss Rebecca Rhoads of Belle- fonte, was making arrangements to 80 to San Francisoo, Cal. to atten the national convention of the W C. T.U. She expected to visit many places of interest in the be- fore returning home A total of $250 had been coniri- buted to date to a fund for the con- struction of a concrete driveway from Bishop Street around the curve to the Logan Street entrance to the Beliefonte Academy grounds Miss Olive B. Mitchell was treasurer of the fund. west Marriage the issued to Eimer O licenses were following couples | Musick and Ruth Shawver, both of Coburn; Henry H. Hinton, Howard, and Carrie M. Hoover, Pleasant Gap, Raymond A. Zeigler, Rebers- burg, and Marion V. Kreamer Mill- ! heim; Curtis L. Corl and Elsie May Relieving Arms, Legs, Back, Neck of Breon, both of State College. A large truck owned by Arthur “Toots” Wilson of Bellefonte was slightly damaged when its gasoline tank caught fire, The blaze ocour- red when Mr. Wilson lighted a match shortly after he had remov- ed the cap of the gasoline tank, There was a slight explosion and the truck was enveloped in flamés Neighbors soon had the fire under MUSCLE ACHES & PAINS YOU can be happy, when muscles Hired, mchey, wore, are relieved of pain. Ward Se ess musing : the sensible | chances to spoil your day, Wnfoy activities oi friends and family. RR Work and Play with NEW BNT for when pains are follows feved fast with RUX OOM POUND (Liquid). HUX Compound is weady sad 0 49hn envy Nothing to mix. 3 sles costs Just a fonat : to Just say, “I Want Some Compound.” Special at- Mr. and Mrs, George Teaman | 2 | were rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter at the Bellefonte Hos- pital. The little girl had been named Betty Wanda. While digging a well at the home of Charles M. Mapes, near Beech Creek, Irvin Packer was struck on the back by a falling s'one and suffered painful bruises Pau] Mackey, of Howard, phoye of the Lock Haven Chair fac- tory, lost two fingers of the righ! hand when the hand caught a cir- cular power saw. Two other fingers were so badly mangled that it was feared they would have to be am putated. Mrs. Amanda and Mrs Welight' aged B84, Hunter Knisely aged 80 had completed a handsome quilt i which was sent to the former's granddaughter as a wedding pres- ent. The quilt was completed by the two ladies two days after jit had been put in the frame Vincent Bauer, young son of Mr and Mrs. John Bauer, of East Bish- op Street, suffered bruises and la- cerations of one hand when the member was caught in ihe wringer of an electric washing machine His mother was able to stop the machine before more serious injury resulted. Bellefonte Council voted t two new White ¢ bination pumpers at a total cast ol $10,100. Bach of the town's two fire companies was to receive on of the pumpers., Action was taken after a discussion over the respec tive merits of White and LaFrance pumpers Reuben Walizer, a resident of Ju Han, was instantly killed on the highway east of Port Matilda, when the Ford touring car in which ne was riding upset and threw hin under the body. Death resulted from a broken neck and crush in- juries, It was reported that the accident happened when Wallzer attempied to regain the road after turning off to the berm to avoid striking a boy on a bicycle The program for the third d of the annual Chatauqua week Bellefonte was to include an lw trated lecture "The New Power in Southern Europe.” by Drew Person Ed Note: It is supposed that the Drew Pearson of Chatauqua fame is the present member of the team of ace columnists Drew Pearson and Robert Allen, who write “The Washington Merry-Go-Round.” and who are now conducting regula radio programs While en route Frederick Schad Schad of Bellefonte McNerny Has escaped serous injury wh had itudebaker mdster plunged from abandoned stone a distance of abou! A ine po POR ng New 0 pur- triple com- chase ay in McFihattan Pr Edith “harles to son of of Lock ven the on IAITY Se had the forehe aped with COLLEGE TWP. Mr. and Mrs William Neidig sons James and Ronald, guesis Irvin Ko at 1 Thursday th weekend ad bruises Mr: Stella Woomer of State Col. iege. Was a gu on Sunday of he brother-in-law and i Mrs, Alfred Lyle Mr. and Mrs and Sonny Carolina, returned on Bunday after having spent two weeks among Centee County rela- ives in the vicinity of State College Mr. and Mrs. Robert Summers and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kater of Doylestown, Pa. were visitors Friday and Saturday with Mr Mrs. W. L. Spicer Mr. and Mrs celebrated their anniversary on Monday, June Tih Silly Clemson of Boalsburg. of her friend Lois Fourth Miss Naomi Lyle relurned to her home on Friday following weeks vacation with her grandpar- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gross at Struble Station Mrs. ira Richi and children Bobby and baby daughter. of Altoona, ar rived on Friday and is visiting at the home of her father and step- mother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straub Mrs. George Welthaunce was a visitor on Monday with her frieni Mrs, Nelson 8. Jones WINGATE Mrs. Fannie Boone and daughter, Mrs. Amy Glossner of Howard spent Thursday and Priday at the home of their friends, Lydia Irvin and Mrs Lucas. They returned Fri- day evening Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher enter- tained their cousin and family, Mr and Mrs, Blair Ingram of Hublers- burg, and Mrs. Lydi Irvin and daughter at a chicken dinner, Sun- day, July 6th Two car loads of gypsies stopped | in Wingate last Thursday so people better be on their look-out if they stop in business districts what these gypsies might do, although didn’t do any one any harm this time. | We had a good welcome rain last Monday and Tuesday morning, at (ister Baldwir imbia Kenneth Col in Houlh home SON of their on and Jones wedding 8 Nelson forty-first wal Sunday guest July a on A iwo | which freshened up grass and gar- | RHEUMATIC den and flowers. Word was received here by friends {of the death of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. George Moon of Washington, D. C. The little child had been very fll with measles and | developed pneumonia, hour of sadness, adios MIs Guernsey is Sold to Geay bull by the Pennaylvania State Col- lege to M. L. Gray of Port Matilda, This anima] is Pennstate Roses ‘Hannibal 204401. | Use our Classified Ad columns. | al em- | they | The parents | have our deepest sympathy in their | oO - Over the County News Ww A fisherman from Nanly-Glo was fined $20 for using bologna as bait the Fisherman's Paradise las! Monday. Only artificial flies wilh barbless hooks are permitted in the project Dr. and Mrs daughter, Mary, H N of Millheim, turned Sunday rom a sightseeing trip to Canada. They left Millhelm on June 27 and made their head- quarters in Quebec, taking dally ex- cursions to points of interest there Mr. and Mr of Coburn, have Hall, their last place of rv to Jersey Shore, R. D.. where are operating a gasoline and service station. Mr. Lynn, wha ha in {ll health for some time, has r covered to some extent, Brick work JM. Lynn formerly moved from Mill been repair preparing Col- from | | | of | Thissell and | burg re- | | idence, | they | | were lege avenue In State College for aj State Highway Department resurs facing Job was begun Tuesday J. L. Wilson, ¢ontractor in charge said. Present operations, being car- ried on in the 300 block. consist Ing worn-out bricks with con- crete to provide a firm base of the new top coating Member: Club heard the Rotary held : kor PeAKer ol re piad of t Bellefonte Rotary An Interesting talk on International Conven recenily at Denver, Co Prof, F. L. Benl president of th iu tion wa Monday's meeting h by Malealm burg, who over Miley week a pre J Club, succeeding wa fent of th James Proceeding Harrisburg @ > « Howard i Penn dist the yivania County fo de road Rallroad and Centre termine legality of any agr oetween the ment was oncerned eemet road * ranroad A tract of appro aperated Harrisbu over DRY TOP (Boggs Twp.) irrent event aA and her mind Is yens Ww LJ Bit Heleg Charl neg and Donald Kelley all enjoyed Mr. and Mrs fonte, ca H ner nome B hied away for themselves sari Br jee parents Mr. Fleming Hollow, and Blanc Johnstown were the Civde Poorman home Grandpa Ad n Jeph from for Grandma and motared in Snook Th Hic hospital appendicity their grands just an is oomg Mr home the operation fine. Hope he continues Mil has brother-in-law, SON received Mr an Charles jer word his Garrity and auto wreck Mrs. Bessie Ryan, who was in the Gelssinger Hospital at Danville for treatment is home again Mrs. Virginia Saxon and Mary Clements made a brief call in our burg last week. They were convey- ing “old bible records” to Mrs Spangler of High Street ———— i. a am — SNYDERTOWN The Junior Young People's group will have a weiner roast back of the church on Friday evening of this week Mrs. Nevin Stover and son Don- nie spent Thursday at the H M Walizer home in Clintondale Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gingery and family df Rinden called Sunday evening at the homes of Elery Krape and Harry Walizer Mrs. Kate Hoy of Lamar, and Mr that wt in were hurt in day at the Ed Dorman home, Mr: (and Mrs, John Dorman were als) | callers ding. of Harrisburg, received lacer- ations of the right hand Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Marsh, who have been spending some time In Wilkinsburg, spent several days re cently at their farm near Aaron Mr Marsh recently under went a delicate eye Pittsburgh hospital and had turn city for further ment condition Is satislac ory Ammon Rote Coburn, who wi the painting crew of hi Rote on the EW, Molz at Woodward, fell from a last Wednesday morning. No bon ken in the fall M uffered a con iL MW laid up operation al a Lo Ie the treat Her LO of Greenbriar working we wita Ralph bulldings on ladder br b RO .« keep nim Philipsburg | being | after a the nmi Dy Oakley MILLS - . POTTERS From last week) ae i LX § t =UnGa al Lhe it hew Mr. Floyd While. Mra Newma Ce OTRe fay evening from Brad 1a Fleisher Sweet wood Ruth Caskey and Haven visited over the 4th. at Mr. Ed Mr. Ray Sunday home Mr. Franklin Sharer and family from Centre Hall Mrs. Alvin Seller and lady friend of State College vis- ited on al the Mr, E. B Palmer home Mr. Charles Faust and family of Royersford spent a few days at the Mrs. JG. Boal home, Mr. Charles Workinger Jr. wile, Miss Jacobs, Mr. Wotasick and uncie al] of Pittsburgh, visited over the holiday at the home of Mr Charles Workinger, Sr daughter Sweetwood home Goss from Milroy tthe Mr, R M spent Roy a Sunday Harry Hoy of Altoona, called Sun- | Mr. William Krape and Clifford | Rhine motored to Hershey, Sunday Mr. and Mrs Nevin Stover and son Donnie were Wednesday callers at the home of Emory Miller at Hublersburg. Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Rishel and {son Frank were Thursday evening | callers at the Harry Walizer home Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dreese and son Donnie called at the W. W. | Haagen home, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Haagen visit- ied In Avis and Jersey Shore to see The American Guernsey Cattle | |Club, Peterborough, N. H. reports ‘the sale of a registered Guernsey | Mrs. Haagen's sister and brother the jatter in Jersey Shore Hospital Mr. and Mrs, Nevin Beck and sof Elwood, callel at the Prank Bitner hame in Mil] Hall, urday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Orr and family of Bonds and pos Oe, rs 3 wikat fact | | Jacksonville, spent Sunday at the | Leo Orr home, R. D., on 8a'- Man" statue ' AMERICA ON GUARD! Above is a reproduction of the Treasury Department's Defense Savings Poster, an exact the original “Minute duplication of ihe origin : scu Daniel Chester French. ve ied Stamps, on sale at your REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS | Sunday School Lesson G— HE CHURCH AND BEVERAGE Commissioners of Centre ALL ONOL Edward J. Thompson burg 1 Ru Colleg Height Realt Irven Moin n, et College 0 owns International (FET for Sunday July 20 Sebo] NOT 1911 9-13 ituy HOLTS HOLLOW PERSONAL Ben — your back! Mu wile wants you fat USED CAR VALUE You Probably Won't See Again Soon 07 for the the P N ® Now-— while prices are low is the time to buy a good used car. Nobody knows what'll happen next—but it won't be lower prices! Many people today are taking advantage of still existing low 1940 Ford Dix. Fordor. . $675 1940 Lincoln Zephyr Victoria Coupe. $1295 1940 Ford Dix. Fordor. . $675 1939 Ford Std. Tudor. . . $495 1938 Ford Dix. Tudor. . . $465 1938 Ford Std. Fordor. . $425 1938 Ford Std. Tudor. . . $395 1938 Ford Dix. Club Cp. $425 nd LOOK INTO THIS! Because they are built bet. ter in the beginning, FORD cats stand up best. For economy, perfosmance and dependability, shrewdese buyers are Risking USED FORD cars, 1936 PLYMOUTH SEDAN Green finish, all good upholstering. $295 good tires; State in- 1937 Ford Tudor. 1937 Ford Coupe. 1937 Studebaker Coupe $365 1937 Terraplone Coach $225 1926 Lafayette Sedan. . $275 1936 Ford Tudor Tr... . $250 prices on new cars and turning in excel. lent late-model cars that they would ordi. narily drive for another year. By all means sce these bargains TODAY. ve «3313 53015 1940 FORD PICKUP finish. Jooks, drives only a few thousand A real bargain. $500 Maroon like new miles DUNLAP MOTOR COMPANY Phone 155-—Bellefonte, Pa. 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