Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1879-10-30


grocery firm of S. A: Brew & Son.
"A large funeral took place from one
of the houses in Bush's Row, near the
planning mill, last Sunday afternoon, at
three o'clock. Upon inquiry, We learn 1t
was that Of Mrs. Row. very cstimablc
lady, whose son is employed at Valentines
Forges
--'Steadfast In Christ" IL the subject
FOR consideration next Friday evening al
the meeting of the Y. NJ. G. a. The lee
son is found in Romans s:3s, 80, and Mr.
james Montgomery, of Mann's Axe
Works, is the leader.
On Saturday last, at Howard, Mr..
Aeck Knoll made wonderful escape from
death. He Toll from Atom load of ore
directly in front Of the wagon. Most for.
tunatcly, a chain broke, stopping the
wagon, and allowing friend X to escape
with few bruises.
We have uudcrstood that some trouble
existed recently In the public schools Of
Milesburg, because Of difference in opinion
between the teachers and directors in re-
gard 10 salaries. or the extent Of the dif.
tculty and what measures have been en-
ployed to remedy 1t we are not informed.
We regret TO 4earu iba, our towns
MAN. NJ. Bower, E.q., Of the well.knowu
law firm Of Alexander ~ Bower, has boon
confined 10 hishousc with a severe attack
Of that painful nerve disease called neu-
ralgia. We sympathisc with our uclghbor
in his suifcrings and tru.t he will soon be
better.
Mrs. W. VI Holmes, Of this place, Is
a. present entertaining her soldier brother,
Capt Evan Miles, who with his wife {.
visiting her. After Is long experience In
sighting the Indians, Capt VI has been
given a ten months leave of absence, and
wiil favor his relatives in the East with
visit All around,
Charles T. Huston, Esq, prominent
Democrat, tho has been largely engaged
in journalistic work, il nov employed
upon the editorial department of tho Wi.
Transport Daily Baun>r. lie is an able
aud experienced writer, and the Banner
will doubtless prosper under HE manage
mcnt.
If We mistake not, !. spencer Ogden
wrote q number If locals for the last issue
Of the Republican, In this, a. In every
thing elso, he shows himself to b. very
intelligent young gentleman, and We take
pleasure in recommending him TO the Ap-
proving smiles Of all young ladies who
would like beau with plenty 81 brains,
Parents, before purchasing school
books for their children Just commencing
school, should call a; John G. Miller ,S
Cos They have the ncw series Of books
introduced throughout the county, and OK
change for the old books useI or sell at in
PRODUCTION ratns-and have also all the
school books used in the county, besides
slatcs, school saichels, scholars companion,
crayous, pens, ink and oil the supplies
children need.
The sermon Of Rev. John Hewitt, Of
the Protestant Episcopal church, last
Sunday, was on the topic Of "Sclf.Rcspon-
siblity." II was grand theme discussed
In an able manner. But where ell the
disooursos delivered by the reverend gen.
tleman are So superior, II is difficult TO
say which IL his most able effort.
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Our talented young legal friend,
George Il. Rarrett, Esq, returned from
Philadelphia on Monday evening. lie
expects to make his home In that city after
the first Of January next, and lately went
there for the purpose Of arranging for HE
contemplated change. We are glad to
have George back In time to take hand
in the politics Of the county before the
election. lie will Gil several appointments
to speak at Democratic meetings between
this and next Tuesday.
Gen. james Burns died at his resi-
dence In Lewistown, Pa, on Sunday even
ing last, Of paralysis. He had been affiict-
cd for some years. Gen. Burns was man
Of remarkable energy and perseverance,,
and worked his way up from an humble
position In life until he became we'll
known character throughout the State.
lie was at one time Canal Commissioner
and for many years occupied prominent
place in politics. He possessed kindly i'm
pulses and had many warm friends.
Notwithstanding the late rise In prices
and the fact that almost every merchant.
able commodity is bringing from 25 to 100
per cent more than Ii did three months
ago, have determined to make large
reduction In the retail price Of anthracite